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Tom set off in June 2007 to cycle round the world. He soon realised the limits of such an abstract objective and decided to go wherever the winds of travel took him. He writes regularly on his Ride Earth blog and is currently heading for the Arab world on his bike.

Hitching Armenia to England – Ultralight style

Tom Allen on his way back to England / Photo by Tom Allen

Tom Allen on his way back to England / Photo by Tom Allen

The trip began well, progressed through a lot of self-inflicted suffering, continued into ill health, and ended on a happy note.

I have to be honest – it was a lot tougher than I’d thought it would be. It was also a lot further than I’d imagined. I embarked rather spontaneously on this micro-adventure, carrying nothing but a toothbrush, a poncho and a knife (as well as my wallet, passport, and a cameraphone to record the journey). Hitching is something I believe is worth reviving.

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