Spec me an EPIC round-the-world adventure!

I'm sorry ,I don't understand when people say that. I'm not going to deny North America, specially Canada is very very beautiful. But apart from a few landmarks such as the Grand Canyon or The Niagara Falls, it's really nothing more then what you would see in Europe.

If you like mountains try Italy or Switzerland, National Parks can be found in Finland or Norway with a beauty that will mesmerize you. Sunny beaches and hot weather? Portugal, Spain, Greece (it's much cheaper too).

I don't mean to say that going there is a waste of time, I just mean that, if you gonna work 2 years to save up enough money go to places you wouldn't normally go to, that's why I didn't suggest anywhere in Europe either, you can do that easily as it's so close to Home and the US is such a mainstream place that you can always fly there anytime you want. Go see the Pyramids, the Mayan temples, the great wall of China, Mt Fuji in Japan, tibetan monks. Don't waste your time in a capitalist consumer saturated society, you already get that at home.
 
I have learned that planning things makes them very booring. My suggesstion would be to try and make a plan that can be changed, or completely ignored. Or just randomly go to a place, and do what you feel like.

The adventure is a lot about getting there rather than being there, i've been to a lot of places, i'll talk about, so i went there, i went here, but the few times i have been on a random trip, was the most fun. I have a cool story involving a car, a tent, a forrest and way too much bourbon, that wouldnt exist if i took a plane :S.
 
franco_22 said:
I'm sorry ,I don't understand when people say that. I'm not going to deny North America, specially Canada is very very beautiful. But apart from a few landmarks such as the Grand Canyon or The Niagara Falls, it's really nothing more then what you would see in Europe.
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There is lots of beautiful things in Europe, as well. Not sure I understand your point. If he's going to look around the world, then the USA has to be on the list, as much of it is awesome.


I don't mean to say that going there is a waste of time, I just mean that, if you gonna work 2 years to save up enough money go to places you wouldn't normally go to, that's why I didn't suggest anywhere in Europe either, you can do that easily as it's so close to Home and the US is such a mainstream place that you can always fly there anytime you want.
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You can fly anywhere anytime you want. A flight to Japan is about the price and duration as a flight to Los Angeles.

Your points make absolutely no sense, sorry.
 
For what it's worth, I'd definitely put New Zealand on your list. If you're looking for natural beauty, NZ is hard to match - the waterfalls at Milford Sound, the glaciers at Franz Joseph and Fox, the entire west coast, the offshore volcanoes on the North Island. You could easily spent 6 months there and not see everything.
If you want to avoid the Austravel cliches, head to North/West Australia - a decent spin would be something like Perth - Broome - Cairns. There are some epic group trips that you can do, you'll see the sights and meet a load of new people.

As people have said, with 2 years to burn, you're better off exploring the further reaches whilst you have the time, then pass through Europe on your way back.

I wouldn't miss out on the USA - whilst LA is a dump and best avoided, New York and San Francisco are brilliant stopovers and well worth seeing.

In terms of Asia, I can only comment on Hong Kong (which you only need a couple of nights for unless you go into mainland China) and Tokyo (again, only needs 2-3 days unless you leave the city, head up to Mt.Fuji etc)
 
tres said:
Uzbekistan for sure - incredibly historic country
Pamir Highway
Altai Mountains, Siberia
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This is more my idea of an ultimate round the world trip. Seeing the far flung corners of the world that are still undiscovered by the masses. I would find a few mates/like minded individuals, kit out a couple of 4x4s and drive east. Try to avoid Iraq, Chechnya, Afghanistan and northern Pakistan, but go really exploring through central Asia then work my way down to South East Asia, across to Canada, working my way down the rockies taking in Yellowstone & Yosemite. Then keep going until you hit the bottom of Argentina. Then depending on how money/time was left, across to Cape town and back up to Europe. But to do this you would need a decent amount of money and time to really take it all in, and not have to drive all day every day. Would be a trip of a lifetime though!
 
franco_22 said:
I'm sorry ,I don't understand when people say that. I'm not going to deny North America, specially Canada is very very beautiful. But apart from a few landmarks such as the Grand Canyon or The Niagara Falls, it's really nothing more then what you would see in Europe.

If you like mountains try Italy or Switzerland, National Parks can be found in Finland or Norway with a beauty that will mesmerize you. Sunny beaches and hot weather? Portugal, Spain, Greece (it's much cheaper too).

I don't mean to say that going there is a waste of time, I just mean that, if you gonna work 2 years to save up enough money go to places you wouldn't normally go to, that's why I didn't suggest anywhere in Europe either, you can do that easily as it's so close to Home and the US is such a mainstream place that you can always fly there anytime you want. Go see the Pyramids, the Mayan temples, the great wall of China, Mt Fuji in Japan, tibetan monks. Don't waste your time in a capitalist consumer saturated society, you already get that at home.
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Im sorry dude, but...youre an idiot. First of all, if youve been there for 6 months and dont like it, this means you cant be travelling there, else you would have left. So from this I assume you have been stuck in one place. Not that this would be a bad thing, but it sounds to me like you are judging a absolutely beautiful country based on the bad decisions you have made by placing yourself wherever you are. To call the people rude, I think is just offensive. YOu may have met one or two rude people, but in mine and others experiences, the people I have met there are amazing. No matter what day of the week it is, no matter where I go, the people are smiling, the service everywhere you go is second to none, the people are always happy to offer any help they can, and completely selflessly too. Im lucky enough to live in LA 6 months of there year, and I know exactly which 6 months of the year I prefer...and its not my 6 months in London. I made more great friends in one week in LA, then I did in 5 years in London.

Aside from this, to the OP...get your ass to the US, and take from it what you can. My advice would be...just get a car...and drive. The big cities are great, however...its the little cities you find driving to these that are what makes the place special. For example, I went to the Grand Canyon for the first time last month. Had I not have driven I would have gone from the Nevada side, however...I decided to drive, and went the Arizona route, which would be my advice. The grand canyon was as awe inspiring as you could imagine...however, of the two day, some of the best places I saw were driving to and from. Sedona is a pretty lovely place, just so scenic. Flagstaff is another place, I knew nothing about, except I had to stop for some food, and we happen to be here....ended up spending the whole day. Amazing scenic views, but all the buildings and arcituecture just hasnt changed for almost 150 years, just INSANE to be there..With it not being a too touristy either, everyone there is so nice, and we ended up just spending almost the whojle day in this western styled bar playing cards with the locals all night!

So my advice would be, pick the locations you want to go, but dont just take the quickest route you can there. If you can, hire a car for 2 days, ditch the sat nav, and just follow the signs...see where you end up on the way...as well, its the adventure that counts!
 
Suggest you try a travel forum as you will get the best info there. GapYear or something. What you're asking people to spec, isn't something that can be done in a forum reply.

Oh and stating budget helps. :p

+1 for travelling to non-english countries. Some people love USA etc, and it is nice... but it's not what I would call adventurous.
 
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Brilliant, just what I was looking for.

I wanted to hit the USA parks because there are some great sights there, the mountain ranges and untouched land look jawdropping, and the Grand Canyon is a pretty unique place the world over. I want to see it all. Yosemite looks picturesque perfect.
 
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