RTW in 12+ Months

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Dates 1 Jul '12 to 31 Jul '13

Flexible? Yeah, sure

Est. Cost 1 - 1 USD (USD United States Dollars)

Type Travel Partners Wanted

Name RTW in 12+ Months

1/8/12 UPDATE: My trip got delayed to July, but still on track. I now have a better idea of what the trip may entail and what it may look like, but I'm still flexible with locations and timing. I'm glad I joined this site and have already connected with some of great people here. If anyone else is interested let me know.
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I'm 35, live in California and have been working too much for too long to build a career, a name for myself and to secure my future, only to realize that I had forgotten to live my life today. I'm ready for the experience of a lifetime. I don't yet have any specific plans and haven't done a lot of research, but I'm hoping to find someone with similar interests that wants to plan this with me. I rather not do this on my own as the best memories are those you can share with someone for years. I'm very flexible and time and money are not an issue (to a certain degree). I welcome all ideas, tips and advice as I've never attempted anything remotely similar. I'd love to find someone to go with from start to finish, but I'm also interested in meeting other world travelers for legs of the trip. Let me know what you guys think.

RTW in 12+ Months

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Fenners
Fenners Hi Damian. How are the plans coming along? I'm planning to travel in July/August and very interested in where you are at with your plans. Like you, I've never attempted anything like this before and I can't wait to get going.
1 day ago
carlab
carlab I want to go to Argentina for 2 weeks in November. Let me know if that works with your plans!
6 days ago
Damo
Damo Hi Damian, you don't seem to be shy of friends on here!! I am sure your going to be well connected where ever you end up going. I have got a trip up also, so as your plans seem quite illusive but your itinary is quite exhaustive give me a shout if you plan to be in any of the places I will be. Cheers Damien
1 week ago
gregski
gregski Hi D I'm doing something similar. Let me know if you fancy doing the trans-Siberian!!
1 week ago
Angel Like
Angel Like I like your introductory write up very much, I feel the same and want to start travelling to some good places within India. I'm around 30, based at New Delhi (India), educated and working in a full time job. Want to take some days off and travel. Anytime post Oct 30 (next week) is fine with me. Are you guys in India by any chance?
4 months ago
Damian
Damian Hi! I haven't started my trip yet. I'm thinking I'll start next year between March and June. I may do South America and Oceania first so it will be a few month before I get to India. Let's keep in touch. I'll send you a message with my info.
4 months ago
utrippin
utrippin I'm taking off from AZ in April on a RTW. Starting in South Africa, then moving onto Asia, ending in South America. Let me know if your route might be similar. Cheers!
2 weeks ago
Blackbird
Blackbird Are you guys passing through canada? If so I'd love to join for basically the entire trip.
3 weeks ago
Carl Jones
Carl Jones All those following I would be greatful of making new friends if you wish to add me on FB carljones51@hotmail.co.uk as sometime around March time I too will be doing this trip and would be good to stay in contact and learn of each others progress's and experiences so please add me people and lets exchange advice!
3 weeks ago
Shazard
Shazard I turn 23 this year and already feel that life is passing me by without sounding like a prick I don't want to get to a later age and regret that I'd left it too long. I was planning on returning to college this year and hopefully get into some training which could tie me down for the next 5 - 10 years. Having read your plans, I think I can hold back, get some money behind me and something to fall back onto.
4 weeks ago
Ariana
Ariana Damien your are so right we are so focused on working to create a life but it’s not really living the life (if that makes any sense). You have inspired me to get my trip where ever that is sorted sooner rather than later. I am so glad I finally found a site where there are genuinely real and honest people with the same free spirit I have. If you and your followers end up in Australia let me know and I will see what my position and may jump on board to your next destination.
4 weeks ago
mrigasira
mrigasira I am in a similar situation as you - 42, have been working for almost 25 years continuously now, loves to travel. I am from India. Unfortunately, it is difficult for me to take off for an year and go round the world. But I love your idea - so please keep me posted. I am planning Europe for a month this summer, so if we are in at the same time we could catch up. And if you need help travelling through India, please do let me know.
1 month ago
Damian
Damian Thanks Mrigasira! I'll send you my contact info so we connect. I don't think I'll be in Europe in July. But we may be able to meet somewhere else. I will be spending sometime in India, but I don't know yet when.
1 month ago
mrigasira
mrigasira Sure...do let me know whenever you are in India. I have travelled quite a lot within India, and can help you with planning etc. I will keep you posted on my Europe plans.
1 month ago
Damian
Damian Thanks!
1 month ago
Lisa
Lisa Hi Damien ... Your definitely right about sharing travel memories.. My friend pulled out of our plans. I'm still going I start in February with brazil (3-4 weeks Argentina 3-4 weeks chile/Bolivia week each Peru 3-4 weeks Ecuador Galspogos islands 2 weeks and Columbia 3-4 weeks. I'm happy to continue to Asia with you ( Just came back from Singapore and have done Thailand but would do it again so cheap!). I'm heaps of fun and very creative with ideas in situations especially when travelling (: let me know what you think.
1 month ago
Lisa
Lisa Btw are the countries you want to visit on the left hand side I'm new on site and little confused?
1 month ago
Damian
Damian Hi Lisa, this is great. Let's connect. My trip is now delayed a few months because of some health issues. I need Spine Surgery, but hope to recover by July.
1 month ago
Lisa
Lisa I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds serious .. Hope you heal well .. Update me in a few weeks I'm following you around (:
1 month ago
Damian
Damian Sounds good. Thanks!
1 month ago
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