Complete with road trips varying in length and level of challenge, from an epic transglobal route inspired by ewan mcgregor and charley boormans long way round documentary series to a twomile blast around monacos f1 street circuit, there is something for any adventurer. Australia has long been a favourite destination for popular bike adventurer charley boorman he lived here for six months a couple of decades ago, prepared for his long way round adventure with ewan mcgregor here and has visited on many occasions. Long way round is a fairly wellknown tv series documenting the journey undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman in 2004, riding motorcycles all the way around the world from london to new york, across very remote and wild terrain in kazakhstan, mongolia and siberia. Buy long way round reprint by mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley isbn. The book and the video series ride in tandem for most of the journey. Nov 06, 2007 wed just got back from appearing on jonathan ross to promote long way round and i was on a high. For one, in spite of calling their adventure long way round sky. Ewan mcgregor simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. See all books authored by ewan mcgregor, including long way round. May 16, 2005 buy the paperback book long way round by ewan mcgregor at indigo. British actors and bosom buddies mcgregor and boorman produced a surprise hit in 2004 with the funloving travelogue long way round 2004, which chronicled the duos adventures as they cruised around the globe on their motorcycles, making friends and delivering wisecracks along the way. Ewan gordon mcgregor obe born 31 march 1971 is a scottish actor who has had a lot of success in both mainstream and indie movies. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read long way down. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken in 2007 by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, from. Long way round is a documentary detailing the 20,000mile motorcycle trip he took around the world with best friend charley boorman over 115 days. It was jupiters travels that inspired mcgregor and boorman to set off on their own trip. In terms of the journey, there was more of a sense of place in long way round than long way down. They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york. It was a revelation he couldnt get out of his head. Throughout the series, they visit such locales as france, belgium, germany, ukraine, russia, kazakhstan, mongolia and siberia. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor and selfconfessed bike nut noticed that.
The book he wrote, jupiters travels, is a travel classic, a wonderful. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pdf jupiter s travels download full pdf book download. Long way round beginning in london, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, and russia.
After their fantastic trip around the world in 2004, recounted to acclaim in long way round, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Charley boorman and ewan mcgregor reuniting with family members in long way round 2004. This is a great book i really enjoyed it and couldnt put it down. The book is written, i think, on reflection of the trip by both ewen and charlie. Long way round book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. Actor and motorcycle fanatic ewan mcgregor indulged a dream and decided to take off with fellow actor charley boorman to try and ride all the way around the world. Mcgregor and boorman were inspired by motorcyclist ted simons book jupiters travels. Explore books by ewan mcgregor with our selection at. Long way down book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman.
Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new york city on motorcycles. Buy long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman from waterstones today. Long way down ebook written by charley boorman, ewan mcgregor. The actor recalls what it was like to arrive in new york city on the final day of his 19,000mile motorcycle trip around the world. Long way down by charley boorman, ewan mcgregor books on. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. Successfully making his way to enter hollywood film industry, he surely has emerged as one of the prominent actors in the world. Jupiters travels ted simons astonishing 4 year motorbike journey around the world the book that inspired ewan mcgregors long way round in the late 1970s ted simon set off on a triumph and rode 63,000 miles over four years through fiftyfour.
Watch long way round episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. May 06, 2006 long way round by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman nonfiction hardcover. Long way round book pdf download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Long way round is the result of their fourmonth, 20,000mile joyride. I was definitely inspired by charlie boorman and ewan mcgregors journey. Jupiters travels ted simons astonishing 4 year motorbike journey around the world the book that inspired ewan mcgregors long way round in the late 1970s ted simon set off on a triumph and rode 63,000 miles over four years through fiftyfour countries in a journey that took him around the world. Did not enjoy it as much as their first book long way round. Watch long way round online full episodes of season 1 yidio. He lives in london with his wife and two daughters.
Two best friends set out on a road trip across africa. The route on long way round is from london, uk to newyork, usa. After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. But for goodwill ambassador ewan mcgregor and unicef supporter charley boorman, it is the trip of a lifetime an adventure which is helping to raise funds and awareness for children.
Long way round is a mentally and physically exhausting journey made by two friends who wanted a break. This project was inspired by theseries of longway down and long way round, which is a documental about the actors ewan mcgregor and charlie borman traveling europe andasia by motorcycle. Read long way down online by ewan mcgregor and charley. And after an inspirational unicef visit to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. New york, usa, 24 july 2007 riding a motorcycle from northern scotland all the way to south africa may not be the most expedient form of travel. Pdf the real way round download full pdf book download. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. Chasing shadows across the world mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley on. Long way down by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman kirkus. Charley boorman was born in england, grew up in ireland, and currently lives in london with his family. Long way round chasing shadows across the world from london to new york, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia and russia, across the pacific to alaska, then down through canada and america. Read long way down by ewan mcgregor,charley boorman for free with a 30 day free trial.
After their trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor and selfconfessed bike nut noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round the world, with just one short hop across the bering strait from russia to alaska. Id watched the long way round on boxset dvd earlier keen to see it after my own euromotorycle adventure in the summer and loved the dvd set as did my wife who isnt that into motorcycles. Ewan mcgregor books list of books by author ewan mcgregor. Ewans acting talent had been apparent since he was still a little boy.
Ewan mcgregor has made a celebrity reality series thats entertaining without having to be called a guilty pleasure. His restless need for adventure saw the trainspotting and star wars actor travel 22,345 miles by motorbike on a 2004 trip called the long way round with pal charley boorman. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Wolf by wolfs crosscontinental motorcycle race was inspired by the long way round miniseries featuring ewan mcgregor and. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Wed just got back from appearing on jonathan ross to promote long way round and i was on a high. Long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman waterstones. Click download or read online button to get long way round book pdf book now. Jul 21, 2008 promo long way down national geographic channel.
A highly readable and spiritually uplifting book about a dream come true wanderlust touching and memorable. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor and selfconfessed bike nut noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round. Chasing shadows across the world, and long way down. Buy long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman online at alibris. May 16, 2005 film star ewan mcgregor travels around the world by motorcycle with his best friend, actor charley boorman a unique and fascinating traveladventure book from london to new york, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia and russia, across the pacific to alaska, then down through canada and america. On a whim after poring over a map, mcgregor noticed it was possible to complete the whole journey by road with the exception of just one short hop across the bering strait from. Long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman readings. Their trip took them from london through locales such as kazakhstan, mongolia. The series aired on sky 1 from 18 october 2004 1 february 2005 and was repeated on bbc. Film star ewan mcgregor travels around the world by motorcycle with his best friend, actor charley boorman a unique and fascinating traveladventure book from london to new york, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia and russia, across the pacific to alaska, then down through canada and america.
Dec 22, 2014 jupiters travels ted simons astonishing 4 year motorbike journey around the world the book that inspired ewan mcgregors long way round in the late 1970s ted simon set off on a triumph and rode 63,000 miles over four years through fiftyfour countries in a journey that took him around the world. The voices at first was a little unnusual as we all know how ewan and charlie sound however you soon get used to it. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Drives of a lifetime download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Loved ewan and charleys long way round, so its about time i read this. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman have lost some of their naivete in their second world. Long way round by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman nonfiction hardcover.
Apr 11, 20 a highly readable and spiritually uplifting book about a dream come true wanderlust touching and memorable. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor. Jun 02, 2008 after their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman alibris. Long way round is a documentary series that follows actors and best friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman as they travel from london to new york city on the back of motorcycles. An actor who has appeared in more than thirty films trainspotting, velvet goldmine, moulin rouge, and the second star wars trilogy among them he rides an mv augusta f4s and a ktm duke. Buy the paperback book long way round by ewan mcgregor at indigo. Long way round by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. From london to new york, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman chased their shadows through. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining travel book about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realising their dream. May 16, 2005 buy long way round reprint by mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley isbn. They encounter many troublesome situations on the way, ranging from extreme and threatening weather to impenetrable terrain, and face challenges such as caviar fishing in the caspian sea, and riding with the canadian.
Wolf by wolf author ryan graudin interview and excerpt. Long way down ebook by ewan mcgregor 9781416577485. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa, and more on. Long way round had me itching to follow the same route. After their fantastic trip around the world in 2004, recounted to acclaim in long way round, ewan. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and. See more ideas about long way round, ewan mcgregor and adventure film. Ted simon jupiters travels ebook download video dailymotion. As with long way round, i preferred charleys voice to ewans because he moans less though its the opposite on screen. Fellow film actors and bike enthusiasts ewan mcgregor and charley boorman travel 20,000 miles around the world by motorbike. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down. Wolf by wolfs crosscontinental motorcycle race was inspired by the long way. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down to.