An around-the-world ticket is a combination of one-way tickets. The only rule is you have to keep traveling in the same direction. You have two choices: east or west.

As long as you don’t backtrack, you can add destinations and keep traveling for up to a year. All you have to do is plan your trip ahead of time and then change your arrival and departure dates as you go.

Some airlines may hit you with a change fee, but it is usually minimal. Say you meet a hottie on the way and want a quickie two-day side trip? Just book an extra round-trip ticket from the city you’re currently in.

“The more research you do on a destination, the more overland opportunities you might find that can really add to a trip.”

Hub requirements

Around-the-world travel agencies work with airlines that sometimes require a passenger to stop in its main hub. This is great if the main hub happens to be Papeete, Tahiti, and your layover is spent drinking Mai Tais on the beach. However, you’ll be a lot less excited if you get stuck in Detroit for seven hours.

Steps to an around-the-world trip

So, my fearless adventurer, how do you plan an around-the-world trip?

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