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Interesting – I didn’t think I’d stumble into a debate, so to speak, about what does and doesn’t constitute a RTW, nevertheless Rebaseaonu’s point is well taken. For me it’s more about getting to a part of the world I haven’t been to before and whether or not it’s called a RTW is irrelevant.

But I also wonder if going through Russia simply because I haven’t been there before is a good decision given that there are so many other spectacular places in the world – India for one. I often ask myself if going back to a place I really enjoyed wouldn’t be better. Maybe someone can wade into the thread and offer their views on traveling through Russia.

Thanks boondoggle for the info. That’s about what I figured. I’m assuming that including Air freight?
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2 years turns into 6!
we (husband and I) decided to 'do' a RTW - take 2 years out. However, here we are 6 years on and still only half-way through....

We thought that -after 2 years- if we hadnt quenched our thirst for travel we may as well continue. We had 'given up' all that we had anyway- so why not continue.

I suppose the real answer to how long? depends on what you feel when you enter a country. Do you feel satisfied with the time you've spent there or do you want to have more time?

What sacrifices are you making to do this trip? What I mean is...are you taking a sabatical or giving up the job completely? Renting out your home or selling it? Leaving a loved one at home? All of these will determine just how much time you will eventually be away on your RTW.
Yes..of course money comes into it...but when you havent got much to start with it doesnt seem to be that much of a problem!

sorry if all this sounds a bit flippant....mindsets seem to change once you get on the road.

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Interesting – I didn’t think I’d stumble into a debate, so to speak, about what does and doesn’t constitute a RTW, nevertheless Rebaseaonu’s point is well taken.
Actually I must apologize that I may have tendency to troll/flame.
While it would be nice to discuss what is RTW and what is not, it was not nice of me to jump into your discussion with this. But I'm aware of the situation and will try to control myself better in the future.
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The definition does not matter. Once you spend a few month roaming around a handful of countries on the bike, you'll be "bitten" by the travel virus for the rest of your life. The additional trips and additional memories are "RTW" enough for most of us.

I only made it "half way" from Europe to Cambodia, but in the back of my mind I'm already planning the North America to South America leg, the trips in Australia and New Zealand etc. Haven't quite figured out what side I'll go up or down Africa.

It's a not a line on a map, that's for sure.
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