It was in the year 2009 that ‘The Longest Way' was uploaded to Vimeo. The travel video by Christoph Rahage immediately was a big viral hit! It gathered a total of 9.3 million views in 11 years' time.
Christoph did the unimaginable; we walked for a whole year through China. You read that right, he walked through China. It was a total of 4500 kilometers! He also decided not to shave his beard and cut his hair. That means we get to see how his hair grows by the day!
Everything made for an awesome timelapse video that deserves your time. This great video was also picked as a Staff Pick by the team of Vimeo.
The Longest Way Book
Christoph (you can follow him on Facebook as well) also wrote an amazing book about his journey, filled with amazing stories and tips about his travels through China. A must-read for anyone who desires long long long walks 🙂
Extra: an animated addition to this amazing timelapse. What an amazing trip this must have been! Would you even consider doing this? We would!
Lets join him!
Don´t have a big budget? No worries, you can still travel the world by staying in affordable and fun hostels! And don´t forget one of the most essentials things for your next trip: the right travel insurance! Consider World Nomads or Safety Wings!
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