- Description: Gunther Holtorf had a lengthy career with Lufthansa as country director in Argentina, Chile, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Uruguay, followed by a role as managing director of Hapag-Lloyd Flug. In 1989, after resigning his position, he set off from Germany with his third wife Beate in a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300GD G-Wagen he named "Otto", with the initial intention of spending 18 months exploring Africa. The journey expanded into a 26-year round-the-world expedition. From 1990 his companion was Christine, whom he married shortly before her death from cancer in 2010; her son Martin occasionally joined as travel companion from 2007. Holtorf completed the journey alone on 16 October 2014, having visited 179 countries and covered approximately 900,000 km (560,000 miles) across all continents including North Korea, Myanmar and a 25,000 km solo crossing of China - routes he described as "pioneer tours" for being the first time a foreign vehicle had been granted access. Otto ran on its original engine throughout, carrying 400 spare parts in aluminium roof boxes and never suffering a breakdown. Otto is now on permanent display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Untertürkheim, Stuttgart
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Germany, Germania, Allemagne
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1937-2021
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Car or similar, Mezzi a motore, Moyen motorisé
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunther_Holtorf
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18347627
- 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: Dr. August Jentsch and Wolfram Hannig were Austrian long-distance motorcyclists. Between 1953 and 1956 they completed a journey of approximately 120,000 km (75,000 miles) from Munich on a World War II BMW R75 sidecar outfit - a former Afrika Korps vehicle. Their route went south through western Africa - possibly the first motorcycle crossing of that route - and continued through South America, Central America and North America. The companion's name is sometimes rendered in English as "Tungsten Hannig", Tungsten being the English translation of the German name Wolfram. Jentsch recounted the journey in a self-published trilogy: Sterne über sieben Höllen (1957, reprinted 2001), Im Lande des Silberdollars (1958) and Nach Tausend Tagen (1959)
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Austria
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Motorbike, Motocicletta, Moto
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Jentsch, August. Sterne über sieben Höllen. Autopubblicato, 1957. Jentsch, August. Im Lande des Silberdollars. 1958. Jentsch, August. Nach Tausend Tagen. 1959.
- 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: 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.
- 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: Bicycle adventurers, Ivo and Brigitte Jost have been traveling by bike since 1995
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Switzerland, Svizzera, Suisse
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://bikepackground.com
- Multimedia: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/aeschbacher/video/brigitte-und-ivo-jost?urn=urn:srf:video:a3b35148-dde8-4680-9444-e644193a16d0
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