It sounds ludicrously cheap, but it is possible to jet around the world this summer - visiting eight far-flung locations - for just over $1500.
A travel specialist has combined five separate one-way plane tickets to create a round-the-world itinerary for a mere US$1161 ($1585).
![The month-long trip kicks off and ends back up in New York (pictured) this January 28. Photo / 123RF](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LUNVSKKHAJW5HV3JQ4ABWPHIVM.jpg?auth=63c011672145312c9eda463c11fe3241a47917e385e0634a47f6d1c43b2cba08&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
The month-long trip kicks off in New York this January and makes its way to Stockholm, Sweden; Bangkok, Thailand; Sydney, Australia; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Portland, Oregon, before returning back to New York.