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Originally Posted by pheonix
Interesting to read old posts within this thread. I wonder how the cost of RTW travel has increased over the years.
I recently raised a similar question on another forum & was a bit shocked by the feedback. The average traveller estimated I'd spend at least £20k on a 1 yr trip.
I love being on 2 wheels (been riding for 30+ years) but I could backpack for far less. In many countries it can be fairly easy to hire a small bike (or potentially buy one) which avoids the carnet fees. It makes me wonder whether RTW on a single motorcycle is worth it.
Feedback appreciated 
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After a recent 3 month trip in Europe, I came to the conclusion that it may even have been cheaper if we traveled in a motorhome compared to a bike. Granted, we were on a Ktm 990, ie gas guzzler, but did get a respectable 16km/ltr.
The experience would obviously have been different, but by no means not enjoyable. To give you an idea, we camped all the time and made our own food 80% of the time and it still cost us about GBP 45 a day for 2 people.
Edit: Our overall distance would've been a lot less though if we were in a motorhome, but would've had the added benefit of maybe some bicycles which means a complete different experience again.
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