Why One Man Is Walking Around the World With His Dog
Summary
TLDRTom and his dog Savannah have embarked on an extraordinary journey, walking across 35 countries and covering 18,000 miles over five years. Inspired by the fleeting nature of life, Tom left his New Jersey home at 26 with minimal belongings. Adopting Savannah in Texas, they've faced numerous challenges, from harsh climates to Savannah's near-fatal tick bite. Their adventures highlight the kindness of strangers and the universal human desire for connection and family, as they continue their trek from Antarctica to Europe, currently in Azerbaijan with 7,000 miles to go.
Takeaways
- 🚶♂️ Tom and his dog Savannah are on an epic journey, walking across 35 different countries, covering 18,000 miles over five years.
- 🎵 The journey was inspired by a desire for adventure and a deep immersion into different cultures and human experiences, sparked by the realization of life's brevity after the death of Tom's friend Emery.
- 💼 Tom left the comforts of his New Jersey home at the age of 26 with minimal belongings, seeking to be off the beaten track.
- 🐾 Savannah joined Tom on his journey in Austin, Texas, after he decided a companion would be nice during his solo walks.
- 🇲🇽 Mexico was the first foreign country Tom walked through, marking a significant milestone in their journey.
- 🌎 The pair faced numerous challenges, including extreme weather conditions in Costa Rica and health scares for Savannah in Chile.
- 🤝 Tom discovered the kindness of strangers, who often provided help and hospitality during difficult times, highlighting the universal values of community and support.
- 👟 The physical demands of the journey are evident, as shown by the wear and tear on Tom's shoes after two years of walking.
- ⛵ They took a break from walking to travel to Antarctica by boat before resuming their journey in Europe.
- 🏞 The script mentions the beauty and warmth of various countries, including Italy, Croatia, and Turkey, each offering unique cultural experiences.
- 📍 Currently in Baku, Azerbaijan, Tom and Savannah have two more years and 7,000 miles to go to complete their journey.
- 🌏 Tom's reflections on the journey reveal a deeper understanding of the world and himself, recognizing the commonalities among people across different landscapes and cultures.
Q & A
Who is the main character in the video script?
-The main character is Tom, who embarked on a journey with his dog, Savannah.
What was the motivation behind Tom's decision to walk across different countries?
-Tom wanted to experience humanity in the most immersive way possible and to make the most of life after the sudden death of his close friend Emery.
How many miles has Tom and Savannah walked together?
-Together, they have walked 18,000 miles over the past five years.
What was the first foreign country Tom walked through with Savannah?
-The first foreign country they walked through was Mexico.
What challenges did Tom and Savannah face in Costa Rica?
-In Costa Rica, they faced extreme heat and humidity, walking through the jungle without wind, making the walk very tough.
What health issue did Savannah encounter in Chile?
-Savannah almost died from a tick bite in Chile, but was saved with the help of locals who got them to a vet.
How did Tom's perception of the world change during his journey?
-Tom realized that despite the surface-level differences, the universal desires of people to make a living and spend time with family are the same everywhere.
What did Tom learn about the kindness of strangers during his journey?
-Tom learned about the power and beauty of kindness through the help they received from strangers, such as a restaurant owner in the desert who provided food and shelter.
How did Tom's journey begin on his 26th birthday?
-On his 26th birthday, Tom packed a sleeping bag, an extra pair of shoes, and a few essential items, and left his New Jersey home to start his adventure.
What did Tom and Savannah do after their journey in Antarctica?
-After their journey in Antarctica, they took a boat and then picked up their walk in Europe, continuing eastward.
Where are Tom and Savannah currently located, and how much more of their journey do they have left?
-They are currently in Baku, Azerbaijan, with 2 years and 7,000 miles of walking remaining.
Outlines
🚶♂️ Tom's Global Trek with Savannah
Tom and his dog Savannah are on an epic journey, walking across 35 countries, covering 18,000 miles over five years. The adventure was sparked by Tom's desire for an immersive travel experience and a realization of life's brevity after the death of his friend Emery at 17. Starting from New Jersey on his 26th birthday, Tom carried only essential items. After four months, he adopted Savannah in Austin, Texas, and they began their border-crossing adventures. The journey has been filled with challenges, from physical exhaustion to Savannah's health scares, but also with the heartwarming kindness of strangers they've met along the way.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Adventure
💡Immersive Experience
💡Kindness of Strangers
💡Life's Fleeting Nature
💡Walking
💡Camaraderie
💡Challenges
💡Self-Discovery
💡Universality
💡Resilience
💡Cultural Exchange
Highlights
Tom and his dog Savannah are embarking on an 8-hour daily walk across 35 different countries.
Together, they have walked 18,000 miles over the past five years.
Tom's desire for adventure and an off-the-beaten-path experience led him to choose walking as his mode of travel.
The loss of a close friend at 17 inspired Tom to make the most of life through travel.
Tom left his New Jersey home at 26 with minimal belongings to start his journey.
After four months of solo walking, Tom adopted Savannah in Austin, Texas.
Mexico was the first foreign country Tom and Savannah walked through.
Costa Rica presented the most challenging walking conditions with extreme heat and humidity.
Savannah almost died from a tick bite in Chile but was saved by the kindness of locals.
The kindness of strangers was a recurring theme throughout their journey.
Tom and Savannah faced a crossroads in the desert, finding hospitality at a small restaurant.
Their journey has spanned from the desert to the mountains and the jungle, revealing universal human desires.
Italy offered an abundance of beautiful landscapes, food, and culture.
Croatia and Turkey were described as magical and warm places during their walk.
Currently in Baku, Azerbaijan, Tom and Savannah have two years and 7,000 miles left to complete their journey.
Tom's journey has taught him about the world and himself, realizing how much he didn't know.
Transcripts
imagine walking your dog eight hours a
day
across 35 different countries meet tom
and his dog savannah
she's ready they are doing just that
[Music]
together they've walked 18 000 miles
over the past five years
i wanted to be off the beaten track i
wanted to have adventure
walking was the solution to that
[Music]
when i was 17 my close friend emery died
suddenly i realized how fleeting life
was
and how i needed to make the most of
things
what i wanted to do was to travel and
to experience humanity in the deepest
most immersive way possible
on his 26th birthday tom packed a
sleeping bag
an extra pair of shoes and a few
essential items and left the comforts of
his new jersey home
to embark on this journey
oh and day five my ankle
is wrapped up it's all swollen right
there
after four months of walking on my own
camping in strange places and
waking up in the middle of the night i
realized it would be really nice to have
a dog with me
so when i got to austin texas i went to
an adoption center
what's up savannah
[Applause]
there she is from texas tom and savannah
crossed their first border
into mexico mexico was the first foreign
country that i was walking through so it
was an
onslaught of new experiences new sounds
there's the beautiful city after walking
24 miles a day
for 72 days they made their way into
south america
where they faced some challenges
costa rica became the most challenging
walking
that savannah and i experienced the
walk-in has been really tough
super humid down here it was 100 degrees
100 humidity
walking through jungle there's no wind
and then
in chile savannah sneezes and her nose
starts to bleed
savannah almost died from a tick bite
luckily some locals helped them get to a
vet and she recovered
through moments like these tom began to
realize the power and beauty
in the kindness of complete strangers
one evening in the middle of the desert
savannah and i came to
a crossroads where there was a little
restaurant and nothing else around
and when we asked if we could stay there
for the night
the owner gave us dinner and put us up
and so it seemed no matter how far we
were from everything
someone was always there to help us
day 7.99
i am pretty tired she's not tired
never tired she is never tired
this pair of shoes they are fairly
destroyed after two years of walking
they took a boat antarctica
before picking his wall back up in
europe and continuing east
[Music]
italy provided everything in abundance
beautiful landscape and food and culture
every little village is just more
beautiful than the next
croatia was a magical place turkey
it was one of the most beautiful warmest
places that savannah and i crossed
today tom and savannah are currently in
baku azerbaijan
they have 2 years and 7 000 miles of
walking to do
when i began the journey i thought i
knew a lot about the world
i thought i knew a lot about myself i
didn't know how much i didn't know
passing through
little villages in the desert in the
mountains
in the jungle you realize
the surface level things change but all
anyone really wants to do is make a
little money
and spend time with her family that's
universal
you
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