(This photo shows the man who has been traveling around the world for about 8 years with two dollars.)
by Gyoun Goo
Can’t believe it? However, a Japanese man, Keichi Iwasaki, 36, has made his tremendous wish realized, traveling 37 countries for over 8 years. What is more amazing is that he had less than two dollars when he started to hit the pike.
While he was working for his father’s company, an air conditioner manufacturing co., something disconsolate came across his mind. That was about his plain future, working for the company until his death. Then, in April, 2001, he finally got his foot on the ladder to travel all over the world. Having less than two dollars in his hands, his voyage has never been easy.
For over 8 years, he has used five bikes wandering about 45,000 km. He performed a magic show in front of crowds and gathers some money for necessary expenses. However, he was sometimes in jeopardy of his life. Coupled with the abduction by pirates in Tibet, severe trials made him have an iron will. Surprisingly, he has not only kept his journey but also challenged the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest. As a result, now, he has become the first Japanese who conquered Mt. Everest without any means of transportation.
Nevertheless, he does not yet plan to put an end to his voyage for another five years. He will go back to Japan after he conquers his next destinations-America and Africa. His final goal is to publish a book about an account of his travels. “What made me continue traveling despite bitter trials was a strong will. It is will power that makes men achieve unattainable desires.” he said.
Nevertheless, he does not yet plan to put an end to his voyage for another five years. He will go back to Japan after he conquers his next destinations-America and Africa. His final goal is to publish a book about an account of his travels. “What made me continue traveling despite bitter trials was a strong will. It is will power that makes men achieve unattainable desires.” he said.
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I can't even imagine doing that. It would certainly be fun, though. I have met a lot of people who worked their way around the world, but most of them went to a country were they could make a lot of money and then traveled for a while. His is a unique experience.
ReplyDeleteDo you think that you could ever do something like this? Maybe not this extreme, but travel somewhere and find part-time jobs to pay for the next portion of your journey?
Dan
Well, I actually have this kind of experience in that I did part-time job while travelling in Australia.
ReplyDeleteBut, it wasn't that extreme though. :)
Working in another country was very hard, because my English is not fluent enough to communicate well.
Nevertheless, it was the most unique experience in my life so far.