Travel Tip: 3 Mistakes to Avoid on Round the World Trips - as part of the expert series by GeoBeats. Leslie Koch: It’s easy to stress out when planning an around the world trip, and I know because I went on one for a year. And in hindsight, there are a few mistakes I made that I would like to share with you so you’ll avoid them. The first one is don’t worry about every single detail of the trip and your itinerary, because chances are, once you start traveling, you’ll change your mind, you’ll want to stay somewhere a bit longer, or you’ll add a new destination to the itinerary. Second of all, don’t worry about pinching every penny. And that’s something a lot of travelers get caught up in when you’re on a long term trip. Personally, I wish I did a few more experiences that cost a bit more. For example, a snorkeling excursion. Don’t pinch those pennies because you’ll regret it later. Third, I’d recommend packing light for the trip. There’s a tendency to want to bring too much stuff, and you might end up throwing a lot of it away. You want the lightest pack possible, so just bring the bare essentials.
