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- Description: Christopher McCandless was an American wanderer who undertook a solitary journey to Alaska. In the wilds of Denali National Park, he died due to inexperience and ill-suited equipment for the harsh wilderness conditions. Jon Krakauer published a book in 1997 retracing Christopher's adventures, titled "Into the Wild," which inspired the 2007 film of the same name
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Alexander Supertramp
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1968-1992
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_McCandless
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312005
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Krakauer, Jon. Nelle Terre Estreme. 25a ed. Exploits. Milano: Corbaccio, 2013.
Attention Possible Visitors. S.O.S. I need your help. I am injured, near death, and too weak to hike out. I am all alone, this is no joke. In the name of God, please remain to save me. I am out collecting berries close by and shall return this evening. Thank you, Chris McCandless. August?
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- Description: In the 1950s, McCartney traveled the American roads with a cart pulled by goats
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Goatman
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Wagon, Carro, Char
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Chess McCartney and his Goat Caravan. The man who drives goats
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- Description: August 22, 1928, three friends set off on a trip around the world, a journey of 100'000 kilometers
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Denmark, Danimarca
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: -
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: -
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Verdensrejse
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- Description: Tour of Germany in six years (1926-1932), with a model of the Flettner ship
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Germany, Germania, Allemagne
- 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: Europe, Europa
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Mit der Nachbildung des Flettner-Rotors "Rund um Europa"
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- Description: In 1909, Vic McDaniel and Ray Francisco, just after graduating high school, left Santa Rosa, California, on two second-hand bicycles with the intention of reaching the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: McDaniel Gibb E., Two Wheels North: Bicycling the West Coast in 1909, Oregon State University Press, 2000.
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- Description: Harry Lee McGinnis began walking long distances in 1983 at the age of 55, committing to visit all 50 continental states of the United States. In 1992, he set off with the goal of walking around the world, 129,000 km (80,000 miles) without the aid of motorized means except in cases of extreme necessity
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Hawk
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1927-
- 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
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawk_McGinnis
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5670532
History of the Walk: Original Departure Date: August 28, 1983; From Arlington, Texas. Finished the Fifty States of America February of 1987 (3 years and 6 months).
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- Description: Departed from Amsterdam in 1927, the man and woman depicted on the postcard embarked on a two-year bicycle tour of Europe and Africa
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Netherlands, Olanda, Hollande
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
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- Description: Ewan McGregor, the well-known Scottish actor, has merged his passion for acting with his love for motorcycle travel, becoming famous not only for his film roles but also for his motorcycling adventures. His explorations have been documented in travel TV series that have captured the imaginations of motorcycle and travel enthusiasts worldwide. The most famous series, "Long Way Round" (2004), follows McGregor and his friend Charley Boorman on an epic journey from London to New York, crossing Europe, Asia, and North America. This journey of over 30'000 kilometers tested not only their motorcycle skills but also their physical and mental endurance, facing challenges such as bad weather, rough roads, and navigating through diverse cultures. Following the success of "Long Way Round," McGregor and Boorman embarked on another adventure, "Long Way Down" (2007), traveling from Scotland to South Africa through Europe and Africa. This journey saw them facing new challenges, exploring breathtaking landscapes, and encountering fascinating cultures along the way. More recently, the pair got back in the saddle for "Long Way Up" (2020), a journey from Argentina to Los Angeles, crossing the impressive variety of Latin American landscapes. This time, they chose to travel on electric motorcycles, highlighting a commitment to sustainability and the environment
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Scottish, Scozzese, Ecossais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Motorbike, Motocicletta, Moto
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://www.longwayup.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q165518
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: McGregor, Ewan, Charley Boorman, and Robert Uhlig. Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World. New York: Atria Books, 2004.
From 14 April 2004 to 29 July 2004, Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, motorcycle riding cameraman Claudio von Planta, along with director/producers David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, travelled from London to New York City via Western and Central Europe, the Ukraine, Western Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia and Canada, over a cumulative distance of 18,887 miles (30,396 km). The only sections not undertaken by motorcycle were the 31-mile (50 km) passage through the Channel Tunnel, 580 miles (930 km) by train in Siberia to circumvent the Zilov Gap, several river crossings and a short impassable section in eastern Russia undertaken by truck, and a 2,505-mile (4,031 km) flight from Magadan in eastern Russia to Anchorage, Alaska.
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- Description: The inscription on the cart's tarpaulin indicates the route that the unnamed globetrotter intends to follow: New York to San Francisco and Canada
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Wagon, Carro, Char
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Pioneer Covered Wagon and Pony - Around the World