Reader Beware: Because of this book men and women have been known to leave their jobs and take to the road. Over the years it has changed many lives. It could change yours.
In 1973 Ted Simon left England on his Triumph motorcycle. Beginning a four year – 78,000 mile journey around the world. In the length of his travels he passed through 45 countries, across oceans, through mountains, jungles & deserts. This book chronicles the dizzying heights and terrifying lows as he explores landscapes of natural wonder, fear and triumphs & the varied human nature of the many people he encounters across the globe.
This is a great book. Ted Simon relates the course of his travels with charm, humor, and introspection. The reader, sitting on the seat of the motorcycle with him will learn something about the many places visited and gets to share in the journey of personal growth as he examines himself and his relation to the world around him.
Jupiter’s Travels: Four Years Around the World on a Triumph
Ted Simon’s Website: Jupitalia
Ted is cited as an inspiration for Ewan McGregor during he and Charlie Boorman’s 19,000 mile cross-country motorcycle trek in 2004. Their travels were chronicled in a television series, video series on DVD & book entitled ‘Long Way Round’. They met up with Ted in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, during their trip.
Long Way Round: The Illustrated Edition: Chasing Shadows Across the World
See also:Adventure Motorcycling Handbook, 5th: Worldwide Motorcycling Route & Planning Guide (Trailblazer)
