Yes. A 2-3 week RTW works with 4-5 stops and 3-4 days per city. Focus on hubs with good flight connections - London, Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney. You'll move fast, but it beats burning vacation days on separate trips over several years.
Yes. It's a different kind of trip than a three- to 9+ month route, but a focused 2 to 3 week RTW is completely doable and can be one of the most memorable trips of your life.
With two weeks, plan for 3 to 4 stops with at least 3 nights in each city. That's enough time to get oriented, see the highlights, and actually experience a place rather than just passing through. A realistic two-week route might be Los Angeles to Tokyo (4 nights), to Bangkok (3 nights), to Istanbul (3 nights), to home. Three continents, three very different cities, no wasted days in airports.
Three weeks opens up to 4 to 6 stops, or more time in each place. You could add Bali, Cape Town, or London to that same route and still have meaningful time in each place. The extra week makes a real difference in pacing.
The key to a short RTW trip is restraint. Don't try to see everything. Pick the cities that matter most to you and give each one proper time. Two days in Paris is frustrating. Four days in Paris is wonderful. The same flight cost gets you there either way, so spend your time wisely once you land.
A few practical tips for short trips. Choose destinations where the airport is close to the city center (Tokyo Haneda, London City, Singapore) to minimize transit time. Avoid connections that cost you a full day of travel. Red-eye flights can save you a hotel night and maximize your time on the ground.
AirTreks consultants are especially useful for short RTW trips because routing efficiency matters more when your time is limited. We'll find connections that minimize layovers and maximize your hours in each city. The difference between a well-routed 3-week trip and a poorly routed one can be 2 to 3 extra days of actual travel time.