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203 countries. A decade of travel. Not a single plane in sight. This is the story of one man's journey to be the first to visit every country in the world without flight.
When Thor Pedersen set out on the adventure of a lifetime, he couldn't have imagined the people he'd meet and the experiences he'd encounter along the way. But embarking on this epic voyage took him to the brink of his sanity, wiped his funds and tested the relationships he held dear.
Over the years he faced grave danger, from encounters with drunken armed soldiers to life-threatening illness and even traversing the high seas, with wild waves destabilising the cargo ship he'd hitched a ride on. He'd sleep on the street one night and dine in the homes of billionaires the next. He visited countries stricken with war-zones, and once had to take an 11,919 km detour, revisiting seven countries, traversing Baluchistan in Pakistan escorted by armed guards because he was denied a visa while in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Life becomes complicated without the luxury of flying.
Yet after years of challenges and milestones, Thor achieved something no other human ever has. The Impossible Journey is a triumphant memoir as he invites the world to share in this once in a lifetime adventure. He imparts the lessons, stories and unique perspectives on humanity he learned along the way.
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The Impossible Journey 9781472149763 Hardback
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Book never arrived
I ordered this book on the 22nd of April and as of 02 June it has not arrived. Investigation by my local post office revealed that, in spite of a shipping notice giving my correct address the parcel had been misdirected to another city and returned to the Guardian, with no notice being given to me.…
I ordered this book on the 22nd of April and as of 02 June it has not arrived. Investigation by my local post office revealed that, in spite of a shipping notice giving my correct address the parcel had been misdirected to another city and returned to the Guardian, with no notice being given to me. Most upsetting after paying so much for shipping!
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The Impossible Journey
A thrilling account of one man's ten year odyssey to every corner of the globe battling border bureaucracy, extremes of climate and discomfort in an account that is brutally honest and that never romanticises.
- Authors:
- Pedersen, Thor
- Year Published:
- 2025
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Hardback
- ISBN:
- 9781472149763
- Number of Pages:
- 320
- Publication Date:
- 24/04/2025
- Publisher:
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Language:
- English
- Place of Publication:
- London
- SKU:
- 9781472149763