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Through Sand & Snow

A Man, a Bicycle, and a 43,000-Mile Journey to Adulthood via the Ends of the Earth

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Through Sand & Snow

Written by: Charlie Walker
Narrated by: Charlie Walker
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At age 22, Charlie Walker left home in search of adventure. Fleeing the boredom that comes with comfort, he set off on a secondhand bicycle. The aim was simple: to pedal to the furthest point in each of Europe, Asia, and Africa. He didn’t train or plan. He just started. The journey was an escape from an unremarkable existence, a pursuit of hardship, and a chance to shed the complacency of middle England. From the brutality of winter on the Tibetan plateau, to the claustrophobia of the Southeast Asian jungle, the quest provided Charlie with ample opportunity to test his mettle. Ultimately, though, the toughest challenge was entirely unforeseen.

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Fantastic honest account of a story well worth telling. Definitely a must read for travellers.

Highly recommend.

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Charlie Walker details part of his round-the-world bicycle trip with humour, self reflection and emotional moments. A must read for anyone interested in travel. Make sure you have a few hours free because you’re not going to want to put it down

Brilliantly written and read

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Charlie walker really knows how to set the scene. His language is wonderful and his awe inspiring stories make me want to set off on a bike trip around the world immediately. Highly recommend :)

Beautiful, eloquent and adventurous!

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