The median household income in Westlake Village, CA – his hometown – is $172,000/year as of 2023. He apparently earned the money and paid for the trip himself but was able to take the luxury of a “gap year” after high school. He had previously traveled internationally with his family. He Dad was co-founder of ProDIGIQ, Obviously, he’s a pretty smart teen who managed a complex travel itinerary and logistics – but he also had access to resources and support that most do not have.