- Description: Mark “Monty” Beaumont was a sport-loving kid with a taste for adventure. At 15, he cycled across the United Kingdom, covering 1,670 km from Lands End to John O'Groats. When Monty learned that Steven Strange had completed a round-the-world bike trip in 276 days, 19 hours, and 15 minutes, he decided to take on the challenge. His incredible race began on August 5, 2007, in Paris, where he would return 194 days and 17 hours later, setting a new record. The adventure was broadcast by the BBC in the program "The Man who Cycled the World"
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Monty
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- 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://www.markbeaumontonline.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1165388
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: The Man Who Cycled The World: Amazon.co.uk: Mark Beaumont: Books. ASIN 0552158445
- Description: Sebastiano Bernardoni and Florance Bégué embarked on a bicycle journey from Thailand on January 27, 2015, and arrived in Canton Ticino, Switzerland. From there, they continued their journey to Paris
- 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: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Internet: https://sebaflovelo.wordpress.com
- Multimedia: http://www.rsi.ch/rete-uno/programmi/informazione/albachiara/Fondazione-Amilcare-una-speranza-per-gli-adolescenti-6440602.html
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Dalla Thailandia a Parigi, Intervista a Rete1
- Description: Cathy Birchall was the first blind woman to circumnavigate the world by motorcycle. Riding pillion on a 1990 BMW R100RT with her partner Bernard Smith, she covered 26,385 miles (42,500 km), crossing 31 countries across five continents between August 2008 and 2009
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1957-2013
- 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Birchall
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5053387
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Birchall, Cathy, e Bernard Smith. Touching The World: A Blind Woman, Two Wheels and 25,000 Miles. Panther Publishing, 2012.
- Description: Ana Beker, an Argentine born to Lithuanian immigrants and a lifelong equestrian, was inspired by a lecture from Aimé Felix Tschiffely, who famously rode from Buenos Aires to New York. Tschiffely, known as "Chifeli," detailed his 10'000-mile journey through varied terrains in the New World with his horses Mancha and Gato. Beker, after meeting Tschiffely, shared her own ambitious plan to ride from Argentina to Ottawa, Canada, covering 17'000 miles. Despite Tschiffely's skepticism about her success due to her gender, Beker remained undaunted. However, her journey faced tragedy when her two horses, Principe and Churrito, died in Bolivia
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- 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: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Internet: http://www.thelongridersguild.com/Beker-story.htm
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Ana Beker, The Courage to Ride: One Woman's 17,000-Mile Mounted Odyssey from Argentina to Canada, Paperback, 2001
- Description: Berney traveled in Africa and the Americas. In 1958, he presented a report of his travels at the French Language Circle in Lugano: Henry-Maurice Berney included in his report some curious anecdotes (...) about the difficulties that travelers face in the age of jet engines. While previously the Geneva-New York journey could be completed in just over six hours, it now takes at least three weeks to obtain a visa for the United States. And what about all the tricks used by border guards and customs officers in underdeveloped countries to squeeze bribes out of white travelers
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: -
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: 26'000 km attraverso l'Africa orientale a fianco di un instancabile giramondo, Corriere del Ticino, 6 dicembre 1958
- Description: The French expedition, led by Thierry Montaner and Killian Blais, started on May 7, 2008, with the aim of walking around the world
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: France, Francia
- 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
- Internet: http://www.toutenmarchant.com
- Multimedia: https://www.youtube.com/@toutenmarchant
If you happen to see two backpack-toting white men doing some serious walking, chances are they are the globe-trotting French guys who have been walking for the past six years in a journey of a lifetime through many countries that has now brought them to Malaysia.
- Description: Jean Béliveau set out on August 18, 2000, with the goal of walking around the world to promote 'Peace and non-violence for the benefit of the children of the world'. His endeavor was a success: 75'000 km and 54 pairs of shoes later, he returned to Canada in October 2011
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Canada
- 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
- Internet: http://www.wwwalk.org
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2562469
- Description: Giorgio Bettinelli, a precursor of Vespa enthusiasts, embarked on various adventures using this iconic scooter. A successful writer, he passionately narrated his exploits. In 1992, he started from Mentana (near Rome) to Saigon, traveling 24'000 kilometers in seven months, a journey described in his 1997 bestseller "In Vespa. Da Roma a Saigon." His second trip from Anchorage to Tierra del Fuego spanned 36'000 kilometers from 1994 to 1995. The third journey connected Melbourne to Cape Town, covering 52'000 km in exactly one year from September 1995 to 1996. His fourth, the Worldwide Odyssey, was a three-year global tour from October 1997 to May 2001, spanning 144'000 km from Tierra del Fuego to Tasmania. He detailed these journeys in "Brum Brum. 254'000 kilometers in Vespa," published in 2002 by Feltrinelli. In 2005, the same publisher released "Rhapsody In Black. In Vespa dall'Angola allo Yemen," covering his travels in Central and Southern Africa. His final journey took place in China, where he had relocated and married. Documented in "La Cina in Vespa," this trip occurred in 2006. Bettinelli passed away suddenly in Jinghong, China, on September 16, 2008, at the age of 53
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Vespaman
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Italy, Italia, Italie
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1955-2008
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Vespa
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgio_Bettinelli
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3765290
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Bettinelli G., In Vespa, Da Roma a Saigon, Milano: Feltrinelli, 2003.
La notizia arrivata dal Sud della Cina ha colpito improvvisamente tutto il grande "popolo dei viaggiatori": il 16 settembre ci ha lasciati Giorgio Bettinelli, vinto da un'infezione sulle rive del Mekong. Giorgio, meglio conosciuto come lo Scrittore-in-Vespa e spesso affettuosamente soprannominato "Vespista per Caso" era forse uno degli ultimi grandi avventurieri-esploratori esistenti, quelli che - per intenderci - fanno del viaggio la missione della propria vita e trovano realizzazione nell'incontro con altri popoli, culture e luoghi.
- Description: Arthur Blessitt is a unique figure known for carrying a large wooden cross on a pilgrimage around the world. Beginning his journey in 1969, he has traveled to every nation and major island group for religious and spiritual purposes. His mission, driven by his Christian faith, has been to spread a message of love and peace. Blessitt's extraordinary journey, spanning several decades and thousands of miles, has earned him a place in the Guinness World Records for the world's longest ongoing pilgrimage walk
- 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: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://blessitt.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q325099
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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.
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