Tom Boerman, a Dutchman, started last May to walk around the world; a trip like that will take many years to complete. We spoke about his fascinating journey, his motivation, and his experiences. In March, he will start his crossing of North America.
What a fantastic story. Alexander, I love your 8 points of interest from Kindness to Moonwalkers! I will certainly listen to the interview, then I will follow and support Tom. Thank you.
Hi Bob, that is nice to hear. Who knows he might pass through Boulder, although his route is likely more to the north. He will very much appreciate your support. I hope you will like the interview. If you follow me on Callin, you will get the notifications for the next interviews (Tomorrow/Tuesday at 10 am ET Erik Solheim, and often on Thursdays at 3 pm with Alister Doyle. More speakers are coming up, Michael E Mann for instance on 31 January). Best wishes, Alexander
So many lessons here - I've been taking steps to reduce the amount of things I own by either giving them to people who need them or donating things to hospitals for children (games, my old laptop since I purchased a newer one, and things like books and clothes). I feel like my house is much more calm without so much clutter.
I have heard the same from people moving into a tiny house: less clutter is less to worry about. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why people like camping or hotel rooms on holidays: you have less things, so less worries and more time to enjoy life.
Exactly! We are looking into downsizing our home as well once we have decided on where and when to finally plant our roots. There are so many options for tiny homes that can be comfortable without clutter and much more environmentally friendly.
I can't get over people in Switzerland calling the police on Tom. So, very Swiss. I promise we're generally pretty nice. Unlikely to invite a perfect stranger into our homes though. I have apologized to Tom.
What an amazing journey he has planned. Fascinating to listen to him. Especially since I can relate to some of the things he mentioned that got him to a point where he knew he needed to make some major changes in his life. I do a bit of walking now and as he says being comfortable with yourself is key when you're walking alone. I can recommend it. Although, walking with a friend can be a nice change as well.
If you look for kindness and beauty, you'll find it. I love his outlook on life and will follow his onward journey on IG. Thank you for sharing this.
Most people are kind, in every country in the world. I suppose that while walking you experience more direct contacts with other people, and there will always be an exemption to the rule of kindness which makes one appreciate the hospitality in the next village even more. Tom speaks in his interview about the advantages of walking compared to cycling; since you go slower, you do really connect with people.
Alex, thank you for introducing Tom and his extraordinary adventure, actually it’s something much more than an adventure or pilgrimage. I agree that most people are kind and we have more in common than not.
I thought it was one of his most striking lessons learned: the kindness he met from complete strangers in so many countries. And I recognise it from my own travels, Greece and Turkey are the first that come to mind, but I have examples from all over the world. Yes, most people are kind and we do indeed have so much in common.
Loving Tom Boerman! Thx so much for sharing him with us. I just donated a little something to keep him going
Thanks Alexis! He will appreciate that :-)
That’s amazing! I love this. Stories like his have a timeless quality to them.
A modern day Shackleton (admittedly so far without the shipwreck, and in the age of instagram, but the Antarctic is still to come)
What a fantastic story. Alexander, I love your 8 points of interest from Kindness to Moonwalkers! I will certainly listen to the interview, then I will follow and support Tom. Thank you.
Hi Bob, that is nice to hear. Who knows he might pass through Boulder, although his route is likely more to the north. He will very much appreciate your support. I hope you will like the interview. If you follow me on Callin, you will get the notifications for the next interviews (Tomorrow/Tuesday at 10 am ET Erik Solheim, and often on Thursdays at 3 pm with Alister Doyle. More speakers are coming up, Michael E Mann for instance on 31 January). Best wishes, Alexander
Wow! Inspiring story!
So many lessons here - I've been taking steps to reduce the amount of things I own by either giving them to people who need them or donating things to hospitals for children (games, my old laptop since I purchased a newer one, and things like books and clothes). I feel like my house is much more calm without so much clutter.
I have heard the same from people moving into a tiny house: less clutter is less to worry about. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why people like camping or hotel rooms on holidays: you have less things, so less worries and more time to enjoy life.
Exactly! We are looking into downsizing our home as well once we have decided on where and when to finally plant our roots. There are so many options for tiny homes that can be comfortable without clutter and much more environmentally friendly.
I can't get over people in Switzerland calling the police on Tom. So, very Swiss. I promise we're generally pretty nice. Unlikely to invite a perfect stranger into our homes though. I have apologized to Tom.
What an amazing journey he has planned. Fascinating to listen to him. Especially since I can relate to some of the things he mentioned that got him to a point where he knew he needed to make some major changes in his life. I do a bit of walking now and as he says being comfortable with yourself is key when you're walking alone. I can recommend it. Although, walking with a friend can be a nice change as well.
If you look for kindness and beauty, you'll find it. I love his outlook on life and will follow his onward journey on IG. Thank you for sharing this.
Most people are kind, in every country in the world. I suppose that while walking you experience more direct contacts with other people, and there will always be an exemption to the rule of kindness which makes one appreciate the hospitality in the next village even more. Tom speaks in his interview about the advantages of walking compared to cycling; since you go slower, you do really connect with people.
Alex, thank you for introducing Tom and his extraordinary adventure, actually it’s something much more than an adventure or pilgrimage. I agree that most people are kind and we have more in common than not.
I thought it was one of his most striking lessons learned: the kindness he met from complete strangers in so many countries. And I recognise it from my own travels, Greece and Turkey are the first that come to mind, but I have examples from all over the world. Yes, most people are kind and we do indeed have so much in common.
Kind of reminds me of Leon Logothetis and his "Kindness Diaries" travels around the world on his motorbike and no money.
Love following your walk Tom Boerman (-:
Your heart is free, have the courage to follow it. Quote from Braveheart
Tom said in the interview: “it’s no problem if you fall, as long as you fall forward.” I like that one :-)
You will enjoy following him, it feels like doing a tiny bit of that epic journey yourself.