Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World - Paperback

It began as a daydream.

One quiet Saturday afternoon, Ewan McGregor, acclaimed actor and devoted motorcycle enthusiast, was studying a world map when he realized something extraordinary: it was possible to ride nearly all the way around the globe, with only a short crossing over the Bering Strait between Russia and Alaska.

The idea stayed with him. Before long, he called his friend, fellow actor and biker Charley Boorman, and told him it was time to hit the road.

Long Way Round follows Ewan and Charley as they set out from London on an unforgettable journey across Europe, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia, before crossing the Pacific to Alaska and continuing through Canada to New York.

Over four months and 20,000 miles, the two riders faced rough roads, border crossings, unpredictable weather, mechanical challenges, and the emotional highs and lows of life on the move.

Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage charts, and dozens of photographs, Long Way Round is an energetic and entertaining account of friendship, adventure, and the pull of the open road.

It is the story of two riders who chose the long way, embraced the unknown, and turned a wild idea into a journey worth remembering.