Traveling the world is the common goal of many. However, traveling is often viewed as a luxury only the rich can afford, but with the right planning, networks, and information, it is possible to roam the planet for a year in under twenty-thousand dollars. This may sound unthinkable and for others, ridiculous, but it is very much possible and other travelers are there to prove it. The most important thing to do in going on a budgeted trip is to plan. With this at hand, this book will mostly discuss pre-departure preparations. It focuses on giving you advice and ideas on how to go about your adventure in the most financially friendly way possible. Furthermore, it will suggest various options in terms of accommodations, income, savings, and such to be able to help you in making decisions. Keep in mind that as you go along the following pages and as you slowly put your RTW trip together, everything needs to be coupled with research. The more information you have, the more prepared you will be, and this can spare you and your hard-earned cash.