Preparation
Getting ready for a trip around the world.
How to Travel Around the World
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In August 2014, our family of four embarked on what is now known as the Trip Around the World for an entire year. This is the record of that journey.
Our adventure started when we landed in Costa Rica. If you want to follow the whole journey, start with the Costa Rica Recap.
Countries We Visited
Costa Rica
The first stop on this Trip Around the World.
Panama
Canal crossings, city scenes, and onward travel.
Chile
Long-distance landscapes and major South American stops.
Easter Island
A legendary detour with unforgettable stone figures.
New Zealand
Road trips, nature, and family adventures outdoors.
Australia
Big spaces, city pauses, and memorable side trips.
Tasmania
Wild scenery and a distinctive southern stop.
Bali
Temples, tropical color, and slower travel days.
Singapore
Modern city energy with easy family-friendly exploring.
Hong Kong
Skyline views, ferries, and fast-moving urban moments.
Japan
Culture, transit, and one of the family’s standout stops.
South Korea
Historic contrasts, city energy, and travel discoveries.
China
Major sights, transit days, and a huge sense of scale.
Vietnam
Street food, scenery, and memorable final stretches.
Cambodia
Temples, river towns, and the next stage of the journey.
Thailand
Markets, city streets, and family travel moments.
India
Big colors, big stories, and unforgettable stops.
Turkey
Historic sites, layered cultures, and dramatic views.
Romania
Castles, streetscapes, and stories from Eastern Europe.
Spain
Food, plazas, and the rhythm of the road.
Greece
Island light, ancient landmarks, and family discoveries.
Liechtenstein
Alpine scenery and a memorable small-country stop.
Italy
Historic centers, food, and iconic travel experiences.
Germany
City stops, museums, and moments on the move.
Austria
Mountain views, old cities, and family travel memories.
Czech Republic
Cobblestones, skyline views, and stories from the road.
Luxembourg
A few days in the gibraltar of the North.
France
Good food, catacombs and bones, and tennis.
Belgium
Beer, chocolate, and fries.
Denmark
Hygge, smørrebrød, and a vintage arcade console.
Netherlands
Canals, red lights, and a houseboat.
England
A relatively small island packed with adventures.
Scotland
A relaxing few days in the Highlands.
Iceland
Vikings, hot springs, hot dogs, and hamburgers.
Canada
Bagels, poutine, and the end of the road.