- Description: One of the four 'Overland Westerners': between 1912 and 1915, he rode to all 48 state capitals in the United States. In total, the group traveled 20'352 miles and to fund their journey, the members made public appearances in cities
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Overland Westerners
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On horseback, A cavallo, A cheval
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: First to ride horseback to all fifty states. George and his horse, Pinto, made their historic ride in 1912. They ended their ride in San Francisco, expecting a hero's welcome. Instead, they were hardly noticed. They both died tragic deaths without fame or fortune
- Description: Sir Francis Chichester was a British aviator and navigator who, at the age of 65, sailed solo around the world. Departing on August 27, 1966, from Plymouth aboard the Gypsy Moth IV, he became the first man to circumnavigate the globe solo while rounding all the great capes: Cape Horn, the Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Leeuwin. His remarkable journey set new standards in sailing and remains an inspiring tale of endurance and adventure
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1901-1972
- 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
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Chichester
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1441448
- 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: Bruce Chatwin was a British author and traveler whose works delved into the nomadic nature of human beings. His renowned book "In Patagonia" (1977), chronicling his journey in South America, is considered a travel literature classic. Chatwin's life was dedicated to exploring diverse cultures and landscapes, seeking to understand and convey the essence of the places he visited. His travels took him to various parts of the world, including Africa, where he wrote "The Songlines" (1987), a work exploring the traditions of Australian Aboriginal people. Chatwin had a significant impact on how travel literature is perceived, blending personal narrative, history, and mythology into a cohesive narrative fabric
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1940-1989
- 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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Chatwin
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q348916
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Chatwin B., In Patagonia, Adelphi, 1999.
- Description: Karman Ludwig, Kollar Toni, Penz Martin, and Helleis Josef make up a group of four adventurous musicians, depicted in the postcard with stringed instruments. Their aim, as stated on the back, is to explore new places and meet new people
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- 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: -
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Unser Ziel und Zweck ist, Land und Volk kennen zu lernen
- Description: In 1901, Henri Turot embarked simultaneously with his colleague Gaston Stiegler on a race around the world, echoing the famed feats of Nellie Bly
- 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://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Turot
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3132097
Gaston Stiegler journaliste au Matin, parti de Paris le 29 mai 1901 à 01h50 du soir, put abaisser le record de Phileas Fogg à 63 jours et 16 heures. Il fut plus heureux que son adversaire Henri Turot, parti dans l'autre sens. Toutefois, comme le fit remarquer Jules Verne, "aujourd'hui ce n'est plus une affaire de tourner ainsi, commodément installé dans un wagon, autour du monde".
- Description: The author of "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail," this book narrates her personal experiences along the Pacific Crest Trail. Her book was adapted into the film "Wild" in 2014, capturing her journey of self-discovery and adventure on this challenging trail that spans over 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. The book and the film alike delve into themes of personal struggle, healing, and the transformative power of nature
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1968-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Internet: http://www.cherylstrayed.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5092780
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Strayed, Cheryl, e Mondadori. Wild. Milano: Piemme, 2012.
- Description: Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz was the first woman to circumnavigate the globe solo. Departing from the Canary Islands on February 28, 1976, she returned there 401 days later, on April 2, 1978. Her groundbreaking journey not only shattered gender barriers in sailing but also served as a powerful inspiration for women around the world, demonstrating remarkable courage, skill, and perseverance
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Poland, Polonia, Polonie
- 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
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krystyna_Chojnowska-Liskiewicz
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6439809
- Description: Christ Pierre, a 22-year-old Luxembourgish boy scout, set off on September 1, 1931, to walk around the world
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Luxembourg, Lussemburgo
- 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: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Un boy-scout luxembourgeois faisant le tour du monde à pied
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