Long way Round (2004)

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Written By Chris Shirley MA FRGS

‘Long Way Round’ is a wonderful British television series (and accompanying book), which documents the motorcycle journey of actors and close friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from London to New York City via Europe, Asia and North America, some 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. The series follows their journey, highlighting the challenges they face, the people they meet and the cultures they encountered along the way, set to a great soundtrack.

 

The series is a mix of travelogue and adventure, and it is a great way to experience different cultures and landscapes around the world. The friendship between McGregor and Boorman is evident and makes for an entertaining and engaging watch as they goof around enjoying months riding their fully loaded bikes around the world. The series also gives a good idea of the logistics and planning that goes into such a journey, as well as the joys and challenges of traveling by motorcycle.

 

Overall, ‘Long Way Round’ is an enjoyable and inspiring series that will appeal to anyone passionate about travel, adventure, and motorbikes!

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Chris Shirley MA FRGS

About the Author: A former Royal Marines officer and advisor to the BBC, Chris has travelled in over 60 countries, is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Guinness World Record holder for rowing over 3500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, a Marathon des Sables finisher, and is the founder of ‘Haus of Hiatus’, a website design and branding studio that designs and amplifies start-ups, scale-ups and special projects around the world.

He has worked with Hollywood actors, world–renowned musical artists and TV personalities, and is delighted to have had his work featured by the United Nations, Red Bull, BBC, and even seen at the South Pole!

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