Roni Weiss

Roni Weiss – Starting in 2004, Roni began what became a series of global trips. Over the course of less than a year in 2007-2008, Roni visited 6 continents. He has taught English in Italy, Taiwan, France and Chile and has visited 70+ countries, more than 1/3 of the countries in the world.

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1. What countries have you already visited?

70+ countries, including every country in Europe and every continent except Antarctica.

2. What countries are you planning to still travel to?

I would like to do more of the Middle East and Africa. Brazil and Central America, too.

3.  Must see places in world?

Great Wall, London, Paris, New York, Iguazu Falls.

4. How long did it take you to decide to travel the world?

My first solo backpacking trip was in 2004, to Western and Central Europe. I never really thought I’d end up traveling as much as I have.

5. What is your advise to those who are undecided about travelling or not?

There’s always somewhere you can go that’ll be in your comfort zone. If you want to travel, nothing should be able to stop you, as long as you’re realistic and plan to make it happen.

6. Which, out of all the countries you’ve visited was the most impressive?

Every country is different. Italian food is almost always good. That’s pretty impressive.

7. Are there any tips that you can give to help those who wish to travel, i.e what to buy/what not to buy/where to go/how long to spend in a country at any one time?

Don’t take everyone else’s advice as gospel, even if you don’t have much experience. Do the things you want to do, not the things everyone tells you to do.

8. What’s the lowest sum of money you would need to start travelling with?

Zero, I guess. You could hitchhike and dumpster dive. All depends on where you’re going and what level of comfort you require.

9. Any tips for keeping costs down?

CouchSurfing is a great way to have a more authentic experience in a manner that naturally saves you money.

10. Which country is the cheapest for living expenses?

Southeast Asia can be pretty cheap for travelers.

11. You are traveling solo or it’s not hard?

Solo travel allows you a better chance to engage with people you might not otherwise if you’re dealing with the people you’re traveling with.

12. Is it possible to earn enough money from working abroad to keep on top of travelling expenses? Are you working?

I don’t know that many people who are traveling constantly and working. People settle out in one place for a bit or save up in advance. Few and far between are the people I know who are actually working while constantly traveling.

13. What’s in your backpack?

Clothes for every occasion in one, electronics in the other.