- Description: Catherine de Bourboulon was one of the earliest Western explorers in China during the 19th century. As the wife of the French diplomat Alexandre de Bourboulon, France's general consul in China, she accompanied her husband on numerous diplomatic journeys across Asia. Her letters and travel diaries, filled with sharp observations and detailed descriptions, provide a vivid picture of East Asia during a time of significant change. Catherine was not just a witness but also an active participant in these journeys, significantly contributing to the West's understanding of China and East Asia during her era
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On horseback, A cavallo, A cheval
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Internet: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_de_Bourboulon
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97317477
- Description: Journey undertaken by the Dutch family De Leeuw-Pool with a cart-tent
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Netherlands, Olanda, Hollande
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Il giro del mondo a piedi con una tenda. Famille De Leeuw-Pool J., Andijk, Holland
- Description: In a 1912 postcard, John DeLion and Herman Dehm describe themselves as 'Trans-continental Pushmobile Tourists.' Their journey indeed unfolds aboard a two-seater soapbox, hitting major North American cities: Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Omaha, San Francisco
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Trans-continental Pushmobile Tourists
- Description: In his postcard, De Francisci asks for support for his endeavor: cycling around the world
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Italy, Italia, Italie
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Signore, Sono un ex corridore ciclista italiano, mi ha creato orfano, e sordo muto, colpito da malattia di meningite, e per mancanza di mezzi finanziari faccio il Giro del Globo con la mia fida bicicletta. Prego acquistare una cartolina e oggetti a ricordo, ringraziando chi lo aiuterà in quest'impresa. Viva lo Sport Italiano in tutto il mondo. F. De Francisci
- Description: Journey begun by the De Weille family in the early 1900s, starting from Haye (Netherlands). In another postcard, De Weille appears alone with Ch. Hochegger, still engaged in a world tour. In a third postcard, he is depicted with his wife and with J. Nieuwenhuys and spouse, also involved in a global tour
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Netherlands, Olanda, Hollande
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Le tour du monde
- Description: In a 1912 postcard, John DeLion and Herman Dehm describe themselves as 'Trans-continental Pushmobile Tourists.' Their journey indeed unfolds aboard a two-seater soapbox, hitting major North American cities: Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Omaha, San Francisco
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Trans-continental Pushmobile Tourists
- Description: De Hass was the American consul in Jerusalem: in 1879, he managed to beat Phileas Fogg's record. According to reports from some newspapers of the time, it took him 68 days
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Illustrazione Italiana, January 5, 1879.
Il signor de Hass, console d'America a Gerusalemme, ci racconta un importante giornale geografico di Germania, Die Hansa, non ci ha impiegato che 68 giorni.
- Description: Harry de Windt was a British explorer and adventurer of the Victorian era, renowned for his daring explorations in remote regions of the world. Born in 1856, de Windt made a name for himself with travels across Siberia, Malaysia, and the Arctic. His most famous journey was the Overland from Paris to New York, an extraordinary endeavor that crossed Siberia and Alaska. As an author of various travel books, de Windt shared his adventures with an enthralled audience, vividly describing his encounters with diverse cultures, terrain challenges, and climatic hardships. From Pekin to Calais by Land is an overland travel account published in 1889. The book narrates a journey from Beijing to Calais across northern China, Siberia, and Russia, following routes that were still largely unfamiliar to Western readers. De Windt documents geography, transport conditions, climate, and encounters along the way, offering concise observations on political and social contexts in the regions crossed
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Harry de Windt
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1856-1933
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: -
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_de_Windt
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3783537
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Harry De Windt, From Paris to New York by Land, London: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1903.
- Description: According to contemporary press reports, Demetrio Dann, a Romanian globe-trotter, was undertaking a round-the-world journey on foot. By the time of his appearance in Lugano, he had already covered about 19,000 km (11,800 miles) and claimed to have visited 75 countries. Originally accompanied by four companions, he continued alone after the others died during the journey. He had about 1,000 km (620 miles) left to complete the trip and win a wager. Dann reportedly spoke twelve languages and said he had worn out nearly 500 pairs of sandals. Postcards circulated during his travels portrayed him in distinctive clothing, carrying a large staff, and styling himself as “world champion of the 100,000 kilometers” (62,100 miles)
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Romania
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Gazzetta Ticinese, 1927 June, 11.
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Campione del mondo dei 100.000 chilometri - The world champion - Champion du monde
Il giro del mondo a piedi. Ieri era di passaggio a Lugano il globe-trotter romeno Demetrio Dann, che compie il giro del mondo a piedi. Egli ha già percorso 19.000 km ed ha visitato 75 stati.
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| Globetrotter contemporanei, Contemporary globetrotters, Globetrotteurs contemporains |
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