Well, I finally bit the bullet and booked a mini-RTW next June. Going from JFK because I will be in NYC anyway.
JFK-IST - TK J - 5 day stop - B777
IST-FRA - TK J - 22 hr layover - A320
FRA-HND - NH F - 18 hour layover - B777
HND-BKK - TG F - 14 hour layover - B747
BKK-SIN - SQ J - 5 day stop - A330 *Destination*
SIN-TPE - SQ J - 4 hour layover - A330
TPE-BKK - BR J - 9 hour layover - B777
BKK-KIX - TG F - 7 day stop - A380
KIX-ICN - OZ J - 12 hour layover - A321
ICN-JFK - OZ F - A380
215,000 Miles
Taxes = $485.30
Booking fee = $31.50
Total = $516.80
Yes, I know it will be hot and humid but it was the only time I could go (I'm even missing my PhD convocation!)