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This podcast takes the listener on an adventure-based educational tour around the world. We aim to share our wisdom gained through the blood, sweat, and tears that come along with being confronted with nature and humanity in its rawest form. You will be introduced to bold adventurers who have accomplished inspiring feats of endurance, developed an unmatched level of resilience, and strive to make the world a more peaceful, just place. Whether you are an armchair adventurer, someone who is about to set off on their first trip, or an seasoned veteran in the realm of adventure travel, we guarantee you will have a blast. Sit back, strap on your headphones, and enjoy the ride.

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Adam Swanson Cycles the World at Age 19

December 18, 2022 • George Balarezo/Adam Swanson • Season 1 • Episode 19

Adam Swanson is 19 years old and is 1.5 years into a world cycling tour as a gap year between high school and college. He is traveling to educate himself on the world before going to university, to grow as a person, and to grow his love for cycle touring.

He's toured with his family all his life, ever since his dad and pregnant mom pulled him in a Burley trailer across Mexico as a baby. Since then he's toured the US from coast to coast, Cuba, Eastern Europe and gone on some weekend trips with family and friends. Now he is doing it on his own, free and happy to continue this lifestyle.

He's been on the road now for over a year and has cycled across 19 countries between Thailand and The Netherlands. Now he is continuing his trip Patagonia.

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