Miley Cyrus hits the road

Miley Cyrus has announced plans for a world tour.

The 'Hannah Montana' star will kick off her global trek at Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa in Ecuador on April 29.

Further dates are set to be announced with some shows expected in the UK.

'Miley has a huge fanbase worldwide,' a source told Eonline.com.

'She's pumped that her schedule has opened up and allowed her to perform for fans abroad."