Most of us take a plane or train for cross-country travel. But British man Luke Daekin, better known online as @chubbytrekka, decided to do something wildly different — he’s walking from England to Vietnam. What started as a bold idea is now a full-blown real-time adventure. Luke began walking on 16 September 2024 from his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Today, on Day 214, he’s headed to Bolu, Turkey, having already walked through nine countries.
The Route So Far: A Solo Trek From England to Vietnam
Luke’s journey has taken him from the UK to France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, and Bulgaria. From there, he entered Greece and has now crossed into Turkey.
His solo walk spans cities, mountains, farmlands, and everything in between. The aim? To keep going. No shortcuts, no public transport. Just walking. His current stretch through Turkey is expected to take about two months.
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What Comes Next: Harsh Conditions & Remote Regions
Once Turkey is behind him, Luke plans to cross into Georgia and Azerbaijan. From there, he’ll take a ferry across the Caspian Sea into Kazakhstan. This is where the trek gets even tougher — large stretches of land without food, water, or shelter.
Still, Luke plans to keep walking — through Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India, facing unpredictable terrain and border bureaucracy. After that, he’ll move through Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and eventually reach Vietnam. His final route will lead him from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.
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Why Is He Doing It?
Luke isn’t chasing records or headlines. He’s doing this to prove that you don’t need to be a superhuman to take on massive goals.
His mission — walking from England to Vietnam — is all about showing that with determination and grit, anything is possible.
You can follow his inspiring updates and route details on Instagram at @chubbytrekka. His journey is far from over, and the world is cheering him on with every step.
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