The article recounts the author's decade-long adventure to become the first person to travel unbroken through every country without flying, a feat he realized was still possible in 2013. Despite being in his 30s with a stable job and new relationships, he felt compelled to pursue this dream. The narrative offers insights from various experiences during his travels, including a humbling encounter in Poland where a stranger welcomed him into her home, exemplifying the kindness found in unexpected places and the world's breathtaking natural wonders, like Lesotho.
There was a time when satellites weren't whizzing above us and everything had yet to be discovered or filmed.
At 34, I set off and didn't return home until almost a decade later.
A woman opened her front door... She was happy to host me and convinced me there was no point in heading back out into the cold.
Its natural beauty was immediately apparent. The whole state sits above 1,400 metres.
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