- Description: Steve Hely and Vali Chandrasekaran embarked on an endeavor called "The Ridiculous Race," which was detailed in their 2008 book of the same name. The duo challenged each other to circumnavigate the globe overland from Los Angeles, one traveling east and the other west
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Hely, Steve, and Vali Chandrasekaran. The Ridiculous Race: 26,000 Miles, 2 Guys, 1 Globe, No Airplanes. New York: Holt Paperbacks, 2008.
- Description: Mike Horn is a world-renowned explorer and adventurer, born in South Africa. Known for his extreme expeditions, he has traversed the Amazon, circumnavigated the Arctic, and climbed some of the world's highest peaks. His philosophy centers on pushing physical and mental boundaries to discover one's true potential
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: South Africa, Sudafrica, Afrique du Sud
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: -
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.mikehorn.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1391385
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Horn M., Chatrier J.-P., Sulla linea dell'equatore, Cairo Publishing, 2006.
- Description: Naomi James made history in 1978 when she became the first woman to single-handedly sail around the world via the Cape Horn route. Setting off from Dartmouth, England, she completed her remarkable journey in 272 days aboard her 53-foot yacht, "Express Crusader." James' voyage was not just a testament to her sailing prowess but also broke the previous record for the fastest solo circumnavigation by a woman. Her achievement was a significant milestone in maritime history, inspiring countless other female sailors to undertake similar challenges. James' journey is documented in her book "Alone Around the World," which details the trials, tribulations, and triumphs she faced during her groundbreaking voyage
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Boat, ship, Barca, nave, Bateau
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6964651
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Naomi James, At One with the Sea - Alone Around the World, 1979
- Description: Ian Hibell was an extraordinary British cyclist and adventurer known for his epic bicycle journeys across the globe. His travels, spanning over four decades, took him through more than 80 countries, covering an astonishing distance of over 100'000 miles. Hibell's adventures included cycling from the tip of South America to the Arctic Circle and traversing Africa from Cape Town to Cairo. Ian Hibell's extraordinary journey as a cyclist and adventurer was tragically cut short in 2008, when he was killed in a road accident in Greece
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1934-2008
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: -
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Hibell
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5981804
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Hibell I., Trowbridge C., Into the remote places, London, Robinson Books, 1984.
- Description: Ludovic Hubler completed his around-the-world hitchhiking journey in Strasbourg. For five years, he hitchhiked across the globe, covering a total of 170'000 kilometers across five continents
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: France, Francia
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.ludovichubler.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3068055
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Hubler, Ludovic. Le Monde En Stop: Cinq Années À L'école De La Vie. Brest: Géorama éd, 2009.
"Si trattava di realizzare un sogno che avevo da bambino, e di conoscere il mondo” ha dichiarato l’autostoppista professionista ai microfoni di AFP. Nel suo viaggio il ragazzo ha incontrato tantissimi popoli ed etnie, ma anche organizzazioni umanitarie ed ecologiste, ha regolarmente inviato foto ed email per aggiornare il suo resoconto, ha chattato con i bambini di un ospedale francese di cui faceva il portavoce virtuale nel mondo. E ha visto tantissimi tipi di animali, come ad esempio i pinguini.
- Description: Peter Jenkins is an American author and adventurer best known for his walking travels across the United States, chronicled in his books "A Walk Across America" and "The Walk West". In 1973, Jenkins set out from the East Coast of the United States, aiming to discover the country and himself. Along the way, he met diverse people, shared stories and cultures, and explored America's varied geography. His journey concluded on the West Coast, leaving a legacy of inspiration for travelers and readers
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jenkins_(travel_author)
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7174968
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Jenkins, Peter. A Walk Across America. New York: Morrow, 1979.
- Description: In 1958, the Englishman John Hillaby walked across England from end to end, covering approximately 1'000 miles. He published several books recounting his experiences
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1917-1996
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Europe, Europa
- Internet: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hillaby
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6239296
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Hillaby, John. 1972. A walk through Europe. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
- Description: In 1990, Bill Irvin became the first blind person to complete the entire Appalachian Trail in a single season (thru-hike). He walked the 2,169 miles accompanied by his guide dog, Orient
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1940-2014
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Appalachian Trail
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Irvin B., Blind Courage, WRS Group, Incorporated, 1995.
For 26 years I was an alcoholic and lived my life out of control. I never even thought of God much less sought a personal relationship with Him. This is how it is now. Through my youngest son's surrender to cocaine addition, I was able to get a good look at my life the way God saw it and it was not a pretty picture. I was to the place in my addiction that I was drinking around the clock and thought that I would die without it.
- Description: On April 5, 2007, Jeff Johnson began his journey from Port Augusta to Kurumba with the aim of raising funds for charity. He walked for 151 days, reaching his destination on September 2, 2007. On April 24, 2011, he set out again from Cape Byron towards Steep Point
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Australia
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Australia
- Internet: http://www.jeffswalk.com
- Multimedia: https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/06/12/2596687.htm
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Jeff Johnson, Gulf to Gulf - The Long Walk Australio, 2009
Jeff Johnson (age 66) has walked from the Spencer Gulf to The Gulf of Carpentaria. Raising funds and awareness for the Deaf-Blind Association (NSW) Inc.
| Precursori, Forerunners, Précurseurs |
|---|
|
|
| Viaggi stravaganti, Weird travels, Voyages insolites |
|---|
|
|
| Globetrotter contemporanei, Contemporary globetrotters, Globetrotteurs contemporains |
|---|
|
|
| Personaggi fittizi, Fictional character, Personnages de fiction |
|---|
|
|
About us
Museum of Travel and Tourism is a virtual museum dedicated to travel and tourism, founded in 2016. It began as a research platform focused on the biographies of women and men travelers from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and has gradually expanded to include contemporary journeys.
Impressum
Copyright 2016-2026 Museum of Travel and Tourism (MTT)
Source citation "Museum of Travel and Tourism, museumoftravel.org"
Info Developed by www.rhpositive.net. Icons Font Awesome. Translations Openai ChatGPT. Images Midjourney and ChatGPT, unless otherwise specified