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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

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.

©2017 Charlie Walker (P)2019 Charlie Walker
Cycling Travel Writing & Commentary Bicycle Travel
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Authentic Storytelling • Inspiring Adventure • Gifted Writer • Cultural Exploration • Human Connections • Great Voice
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Not merely one of the finest travelogues I’ve ever read; one of the finest books I’ve ever read, period.

Outstanding

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This is an incredibly Inspiring story. Well told from top to bottom scary and funny at times, but always interesting and motivating. I can’t wait to go on my own adventure after listening to this. Forever grateful for Charlie’s courage & openness.

Incredible

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It somehow reminded me of Roald Dahl’s autobiography, Going Solo. Only it is is a modern version, with a bicycle, different setting and each their own great stories that come with travel. I loved the accounts of Charlie finding more adventure in meeting locals, falling in love abroad, getting into hairy situations, more than the things people glorify about traveling. Highly recommend it.

Great story about travel and exploration

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honest, not to self centered, does a decent job of describing the places and people in the journey, so the reader feels connected to em.

epic

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I'll listen to a lot of books through Audible... and this has to be one of my favorites! it is such a great story and very well put together!!. The author did a great job writing and reading this book himself which is always a plus!!

Wonderful book!!

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This book made me want to jump on a bike and start peddling - anywhere!

Loved this tale of adventure!

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So good when the author narrated their book and both are done so well!!
Thanks for sharing the great adventures !!

Great story and narration !!

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A very enjoyable adventure exploring many countries and cultures. I loved hearing about the kind people who took Charlie in and how a common thread of human decency seemingly saved his life countless times. Much more than a bike trip, an adventure of a lifetime.

Incredible adventure

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A wonderful adventure. Beautifully written and excellently narrated. I was definitely sad when it ended!

Loved this

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Im 32 life’s going great i have freedom money to pay my bills friends a great girlfriend and a bit of stability after years of having to take care of my grandma and grandpa in there final years I knew this would be the start of freedom. After listening to the author on joe rogan i think i decided to to follow in the footsteps or more so the peddle strokes of so many. Im glad i found these books, I couldn’t recommend this more to anyone that is bored with life !!!!!! Henry_reef ig lets see if i actually go through with it. Ive told no one but the void and this review i rather be the only voice that doubts.

I think i decided on purpose to listen to the books backwards

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