Solo and duo walks represent the purest form of long-distance walking adventure, where one or two people undertake extraordinary journeys across continents. These epic walks often span years and cover tens of thousands of miles, driven by personal quests, social causes, or the simple human desire to explore the world on foot.

Long-distance motorcycle riding represents the ultimate expression of endurance, adventure, and human determination on two wheels. These extraordinary individuals have pushed the boundaries of what's possible on a motorcycle, covering vast distances across continents, setting world records, and inspiring countless others to pursue their own epic journeys.

Throughout American history, individuals have undertaken the extraordinary challenge of walking from coast to coast, often driven by personal missions, charitable causes, or the simple desire to accomplish something remarkable. These modern-day pioneers have covered thousands of miles on foot, inspiring others while raising awareness for important social issues and demonstrating the power of human determination and endurance.

Group walks involving three or more people present unique logistical challenges compared to solo journeys, requiring greater coordination, international approvals, and complex decision-making processes. These collective endeavors have often been undertaken to promote peace, social causes, and global understanding.

Crossing Canada on foot represents one of the most challenging endeavors in North American adventure travel, spanning approximately 7,000-8,000 kilometers from coast to coast. These remarkable individuals have undertaken this epic journey for various reasons—raising funds for charity, raising awareness for important causes, setting records, or simply pursuing personal challenges.

The ultimate test of human endurance and determination, a pedestrian circumnavigation requires traveling around the entire globe on foot, crossing continents and covering tens of thousands of miles. These individuals have accomplished one of the most challenging feats imaginable, walking or running their way around the world while overcoming geographical, political, and personal obstacles.

The most legendary figures in long-distance motorcycling have redefined what's possible on two wheels, from pioneering global circumnavigations to setting speed records and inspiring generations of adventure riders.

The world of adventure motorcycling has produced a rich literary tradition, chronicling epic journeys across continents, through remote landscapes, and along dangerous routes. These books capture the spirit of freedom, adventure, and discovery that defines motorcycle travel, from early pioneering rides to modern circumnavigations. They offer readers both practical insights and inspirational tales of courage, resilience, and the transformative power of the open road.

The women listed below are or were explorers or world travelers. They include naturalists, sailors, mountain climbers, dog sledders, swimmers, pilots, and underwater explorers.