Tom Turcich is the 10th person to walk around the world, and his loyal companion - Savannah - made history as the first dog to walk around the world. She offered a constant presence that helped fill the all-too-common void of isolation and loneliness as he walked over 28,000 miles over a seven year period across six continents. There were no motors and no pedals, just deliberate, human-powered exploration on foot into the unknown over 28,000 miles over a seven year period across six continents.

His recent book, The World Walk, is more than just an account of this adventure; it offers a unique perspective, not just as a traveler, but as a witness to the raw, unfiltered essence of humanity. It’s a profound narrative about resilience, connection, and dismantling pre-conceived notions about the people and cultures along the way, and above all, it highlights the unbreakable bond, and the unspoken understanding, between a man and his dog.

GUEST LINKS

- Website: https://www.tomturcich.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldwalk/

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theworldwalk

- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Theworldwalk/

- The World Walk (Amazon): https://a.co/d/8UzBt56

OUTLINE

(00:00) Introduction

(01:10) Why?

(04:00) Carpe Diem & Memento Mori

(06:40) World Walk stats

(08:25) Mr. Ed vs Rob

(14:20) The Note in the Desert

(19:40) Impact of COVID

(23:55) The star of the show - Savannah

(34:55) A highlight of the trip NOT in the book

(36:35) Defining Adventure

PODCAST INFO

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adventures.less.traveled

- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LpB7vI

- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-less-traveled/id1681357393

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/adventures.less.traveled

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_ALT_podcast

- Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdventuresLessTraveled

- Podcast Website: https://adventures-less-traveled.com

** All photos & videos provided by Tom Turcich with consent