How to choose where to fly on a round the world trip

Choosing to go on a round the world trip is a once in a lifetime experience, and deciding where to go is all part of the fun. There are so many exciting places out there and with a round the world trip you really can get a glimpse of all the corners of the Earth. But, unless you have a limitless budget and nothing else to do, there are bound to be restrictions on both time and money and that can make choosing where to go very tricky. Here are some of our top tips to help you get started on planning your round the world trip. 

 

There’s no point listing all the great places you could choose to go on a round the world trip as there’s just too many, but it might help to know about some of the most popular destinations. Most people are keen to make the most of their time by getting as far from home as possible and for those in the UK that makes Australia and New Zealand very popular choices. Stop-offs on route are also popular allowing you to break up the journey in stunning destinations such as Thailand, India, Indonesia or Fiji. Other popular stops on round the world trips include South Africa, Tanzania, Argentina, Mexico, North America and Canada. But really the world is your oyster.

 

A round the world trip is something you could have been saving up for years, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make the most of the best deals out there when it comes to finally booking your flights. Whilst budget airlines don’t generally sell round the world tickets, you can still find yourself some bargain offers with cheap flights, especially if you’re flexible with your dates and destinations.

 

Both online and high street travel agents can offer excellent flight deals on round the world tickets and these will often include the option for free stopovers in places you might not have thought of at first. For cheap flights and a low-cost round the world trip, combining flights with accommodation can be a cost-effective and convenient option.

 

A top tip for making the most of your round the world trip without breaking the bank is to investigate cheap flights to countries closer to home. Booking a cheap flight independently to a European country and doing some overland exploration by train, then starting your journey from there allows you to add more stops to your round the world trip without using up the ones you book with your round the world ticket. Proof that a round the world trip isn’t just for the lottery winners among us.