Aideen is planning a year-long trip around the world visiting 8 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and South America on a budget of €12,000. She will spend 2 months each in France and Great Britain in January/February and March/April, Poland and Thailand in May/June and July/August, Ethiopia and Zambia in September/October, and Brazil in November/December. For each country, she outlines accommodation, transportation, currency exchange rates, and top things to see and do.

1. MY TRIP
AROUND THE
WORLD!
By Aideen Galligan!

2. First world countries I am going to
visit…..
France and Great Britain
Second world countries I am going to
visit…..
Poland and Thailand
Third world countries I am going to
visit….
Ethiopia and Zambia
With a budget of 12,000

3. T S !!
S LD IE
R R
I
F O NT R
W U
C O
Great Britain
and France!

4. Currency and exchange rate- €1 =0.80 GBP
Languages spoken there -English
Capital city -London
Religion-the majority of the population are members of Christianity.
Type of government-a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
Culture-British literature, music, cinema, art, theatre, media, television, philosophy and
architecture are influential and respected across the world. The United Kingdom is
leading in science and technology. London has been described as a world cultural capital
and is home to a lot of major museums and other cultural institutions. Sport is really
important in British culture and lots of sports originated from great Britain like football.
Amount of time I will stay there-2 months( January and February)
Flights/travel-Take the ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard
Accommodation-
1.Smart Russell Square
Location: London
30 Nights !st to 31st
Cost:£347.70
2.Journeys Greenwich West Hostel
Location: London
28Nights 1st to 28th
Cost: €372.48
Things to do-
1)Go to the London eye
2)Go see big Ben
3)the River Thames
4)Go to Warner Bros. studio Tour London
-The making of Harry Potter
5)Buckingham Palace

5. Currency and exchange rate-1 GBP = 1.2513 euros
Languages spoken there- French
Capital city- Paris
Religion- Roman Catholicism
Type of government- France is a Constitutional republic
Culture-France has a strong food culture. In France, music, art and architecture all have a high place in the
people's regard. The French are also very passionate about where they came from;so landscape is very
important.
Amount of time I will stay there- 2 months (March and April)
Flights/travel-Drive from Great Britain to France through the crossing tunnel. Dover to Calais
Accommodation-
1.Hostel Villa Saint Exupery Garden
Location: Nice
For 28 nights 28 February -28 March
Cost: €448
2.Villa Saint Exupéry Beach Hostel
Location: Nice
30 nights 29 March 2013 -28 April 2013
Cost: €480
Things to do-
1)Climb the Eiffel tower
2)Visit the Louvre
3)Go to Disneyland
4) Go to Versailles

6. N
D
S !!
O D IE
C L R
E R T
S O
W U N
CO
Poland and
Thailand!

7. Currency and exchange rate- 1 euro = 4.1075 Polish zlotys
Languages spoken there -Polish
Capital city- Warsaw
Religion- 89% of the population belong to the Roman Catholic Church
Type of government- the government is a council of ministers led by the prime minister. The
president is elected every 5 years and cannot serve more than two terms.
Culture-Religion plays an important role Polish culture.
The family is very important too in polish culture. Polish businesspeople usually take a formal
approach to business.
Amount of time I will stay there- 2 months (May and June)
Flights/travel-
Cost:€ 135,99
Duration:07:00 - 08:50
From:Paris, Charles De Gaulle (Terminal 1) to Copenhagen (Terminal 3)
Then : from Copengahan to Warsaw
Accommodation-
1.Emma Hostel
Location: Warsaw
For:29 April-28 May,29 nights
Cost:€ 271.56
2. Kabaty Rooms
Location: Warsaw
For:29 May 2013-28 June 2013,30 nights
Cost: € 387.94
Things to do-
1) Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine
2)Visit Auschwitz
3) City Sightseeing Tour of Warsaw

8. Currency and exchange rate- 1 Thai baht = 0.0251 euros
Language-Thai
Capital city -Bangkok
Religion -Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand
Type of government- Thailand is a constitutional monarchy
Culture-religion is really important in Thailand.The family is a major part in Thais culture.
Thailand is a place were great emphasis is put on courtesy such as politeness and respect.
Etiquette is also important in thailands culture.
Amount of time I will stay there -2 months (July and August)
Flights/travel-
Date From To Departure
29-Jun Warsaw Dubai 14:45
30-Jun Dubai Phuket 12:45
Total price :€645.68
Accommodation-
1. Monkey Samui Hostel
Location:Choeng Mon Beach
For:29 June-28 July ,29 nights
Cost:€ 216.69
2. Star Dormitory
Location: Haad Rin
For:29 July 2013-28 August ,29 nights
Cost:€ 290.17
Things to do-
1) Surfing in Khao Lak
2) Go see Phang Nga Bay
3)Similan Islands
4) Khao Yai National Park
5)Ride an elephant

9. D S !!
R D IE
I L R
H R T
T O N
W U
CO
Ethiopia and
Zambia

10. Currency and exchange rate- currency is Birr and exchange rate is 1 euro=23.25
Languages spoken there- The official language is Amharic
Capital city- Addis Ababa
Religion-The majority of the population are Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.
Type of government- Federal republic
Culture- In Ethiopia respect (especially of one's elders) is really important. In Ethiopia, men and
women have clearly defined roles;men are responsible for providing for the family and women
are responsible for domestic work and looking after the children. The Ethiopian national dish
is called wat. It is a hot spicy stew accompanied by injera.
Amount of time I will stay there -2 months (September and October)
Flights/travel-from: To: Cost: Date: Departure:
Bangkok, Thailand Ababa,Ethiopia. € 486.79 28 August At 10.00
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Accommodation-
1. U Sabai Living Hotel
Location: Patong Total price:
Cost:€ 203.21
For:28 August-27 September,30 nights
2. MVC Patong House
Location: Patong
Cost: € 415.48
For:28 september-27 October ,30 nights
Things to do-
1)Go to the Royal Enclosure (one of the oldest castles in Ethiopia.)
2)Visit Addis Ababa
3) visit the Dorze to see famous huge bee hive huts.

11. Currency and exchange rate- 1 Brazilian real = €0.3783
Languages spoken there- Portuguese
Capital city-Brasília
Religion-the majority of the population are roman catholic.
Type of government-federal republic
Culture-The family is the foundation of culture in brazil. There is a class system in Brazil.
Class is determined by economic status and skin colour. Brazilians also pride themselves
on dressing well .
Amount of time I will stay there-2 months (November and December)
Flights/travel-from: to: Date: Cost: Departure:
Ababa,Ethiopia Rio De Janeiro 27 octuber € 921.54 16.00
Accommodation-
1.Best Rio Hostel
Location:Rio de Janeiro
For:28 octuber-27 novemeber,30 nights
Cost:€ 456.52
2. Bellas Artes Guest House
Location: Rio de Janeiro
For:28 November -27 December ,30 nights
Cost:€ 456.52
Things to do-
1)Go to Rio De Janerio to visit Jardim Gardens
2)Genipabu Beach
3)Man Museu de Arte Moderna