He survived riots, revolutions, civil wars, trigger-happy child soldiers, voodoo priests, jihadists, robbers, corrupt cops, and Cape buffalo. First, he set a record for the longest automobile journey ever made around the world, during which he blasted his way out of minefields, survived a serious accident atop the Peak of Death, came within seconds of being lynched, and lost three of the five men who started with him: two to disease, one to the Vietcong.Īfter that, Albert Podell set another record by going to every country on earth. the most original travel narrative ever written.” -CounterPunchĪround the World in 50 Years is the inspiring story of an ordinary guy who achieved two great goals that others had told him were impossible.
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