Hi there
Just a quick question out there on the level of planning other RTW’ers have done on their trips. Now I know there have been millions of posts about how far to plan in advance and everything, so im hoping that my question is a little different from all of those.
Hey Dan,
I just came back from an around the world trip last year, and I have to say, beyond the flight I didnt plan anything until I landed in each place. I found I couldn't think beyond the immediate place either.. and Im not a planner.
I dont think you miss out on anything this way, infact quite the opposite, you get chatting to people about routes theyve done and their highlights and it soon falls into place, dependant on the time you have to do it..
When I arrived in a South America for example, I had no idea what I was planning on doing, I just knew I was flying into Buenos Aires and out of Rio, so on a very bumpy flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu, I planned the whole trip with my Lonely Planet, and although I didnt stick to that itinerary exactly it was a good guide that a researched in less than 2 hours!
Happy Travels South America is AMAZING!!
Fran
I agree with Fran,
dont spend too much time planning ahead before you go except for flights, visas, shots and perhaps first night or 2 in a new place. Other than that, just plan it as you go eg a night or two before your next destination. (although more like 2-4weeks ahead is recommended for cheaper flights)
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