Long Way Round Chasing Shadows Across the World
Long Way Round Chasing Shadows Across the World by Ewan McGregor is a captivating account published by Simon and Schuster in November 2005. This first edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The book chronicles McGregor’s adventurous journey around the globe, sparked by a daydream while studying a world map. Alongside his friend Charley Boorman, McGregor embarks on a remarkable four-month, 20,000-mile motorcycle trip that takes them through diverse landscapes, from Europe to Alaska and down to New York.
Readers will find a blend of original diary entries, travel maps, and photographs that enrich the narrative of their travels. The book delves into themes of adventure and exploration, showcasing the experiences of two well-known figures as they navigate various terrains and cultures. Long Way Round offers insights into the challenges and joys of long-distance travel, making it a unique addition to the genres of biography and travelogue.
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It started as a daydream. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet Saturday afternoon, Ewan McGregor — acclaimed actor and self-confessed bike nut — noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round the world, with just one short hop across the Bering Strait from Russia to Alaska. It was a revelation he couldn’t get out of his head. So he picked up the phone and called his fellow actor-slash-biker friend Charley Boorman and told him it was time to hit the road….
Long Way Round
Beginning in London, Ewan and Charley chased their shadows through Europe, the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia; across the Pacific to Alaska; then down through Canada all the way to New York. Long Way Round is the result of their four-month, 20,000-mile joyride. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage charts, and dozens of photographs, this is a freewheeling, fully charged, and uproariously entertaining book about two world-famous individuals who chose the road not taken…and made the journey worthwhile.
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