Adventure Sports Podcast Ep. 173: Encircling Africa by Public Transport with Ian Packham
Adventure Travel: Ian Packham Circumnavigates Africa Solo by Public Transport – 13-Month 25,000-Mile Unsupported Journey, Mistaken for UN Official in Liberia Election, Denied DRC Entry, 2013 National Geographic Traveler Runner-Up, Book Encircle Africa Chronicles Epic Adventure. Ian Packham is a trained medical researcher turned adventurer. He decided to circumnavigate the African continent by means of public transportation. The trip was this first time anyone had done this solo and unsupported. During his 13 month – 25,000 mile trip, Ian was mistaken for an undercover UN official during Liberia’s presidential election and was denied access to the Democratic Republic of Congo. He was a 2013 runner-up for the National Geographic Traveler writing competition and his new book “Encircle Africa: Around Africa by Public Transport” chronicles his adventure.
Get the Book: Encircle Africa: Around Africa by Public Transport
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy