Torbjørn C. Pedersen is on a journey to address environmental concerns, showing round-the-world trips are possible without boarding an airplane Though the world does seem to get smaller and smaller everyday – thanks to cheaper flights, and more accessible and affordable travelling options – the carbon footprint for travellers and tourists increases on an exponential scale around the world. Travelling, too, leaves an impact on the environment, and can have negative consequences for the climate. It is key to learning about new cultures, exploring different spaces, and having a more open, global mindset. Travelling can help enrich one’s life, and is a perfect way of challenging oneself in new environments. Now, the latest trend is not to stop travelling altogether, but to find new, alternativ
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Thor is challenging convention visiting every country in the world by land
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