Valentin Gain, a 24yearold from France, defied conventional travel by embarking on a 16month, 12,400 km journey on foot across 19 countries to explore and comprehend the diverse ways of life, thinking patterns, and cultures that exist globally. He depended on the generosity and hospitality of local people, seeking shelter in religious institutions and police stations for accommodations. Gain faced health challenges and struggles to adjust to local cuisine and water, but his determination strengthened, and his journey serves as an inspiration for those who aspire to explore the world, free from the limitations of modern travel.
