The wrestler on the world tour: Icelanders inspired with courage and empathy!

The wrestler on the world tour: Icelanders inspired with courage and empathy!

Island - Kristján Gíslason, a 58-year-old Icelandic adventurer, has reached a remarkable milestone in the world of travel. Known under the nickname Hringfarinn, he took an epochal solo motorcycle tour around the world from 2014 to 2015, which attracted considerable attention to the Icelandic public. This was the first trip of this kind that an Icelander did. During his ten -month tour, he covered almost 48,000 kilometers (almost 30,000 miles) by 35 countries to five continents and documented his experiences with a camera.

The trip was not only a physical adventure, but also a journey of cultural exchange. Kristján met numerous people whose stories influenced him sustainably. He found that the encounters with people and the experiences during the trip were far more important than the documentation itself. This deep insight inspired him to write a book entitled "Sliding Through" after his return, which summarizes his experiences and reflections.

charitable initiative and cultural education

Together with his wife Ásdís Rósa Baldursdóttir, Kristján founded the Hringfarinn Foundation. This organization pursues the goal of supporting charitable purposes and in particular promotes drug prevention programs for young people in Iceland and education initiatives for children in Africa. The foundation stands as a lighthouse for future travelers and reminds that travel can change life.

All income from his publications and documentary films flow into the foundation, which provides transformative experiences for people who would otherwise have no access to it. Kristján is also a sought -after speaker who gives lectures on the spiritual dimensions of travel and the importance of cultural understanding. After being known by a documentary series that showed his journey on national television, he spoke in various newspapers, magazines and podcasts about his mission and travel

about Kristján Gíslason

Kristján, born on April 16, 1956, is one of the versatile personalities of Iceland. Before he became known as an adventurer and writer, he worked as a programmer and system analyst from 1976 to 1985. He then headed his own company until 2013, which specializes in maritime telecommunications. Inspired by his father, who always encouraged him not to lose the courage, he originally planned a three -month motorcycle trip, which finally extended to ten months.

Kristján has published a total of two photo -illustrated books and over 15 documentaries that were broadcast on the Icelandic state channel Rúv. These include "Hringfarinn - í Kringum Hnöttinn á Mótorhjóli" and "Hringfarinn - The Africa Journey". With his wife Ásdís he did many of these trips and her three sons Gísli, Baldur and Árni as well as five grandchildren can proudly look back on the legacy, which he leaves with his passion for traveling.

Kristján's story is an impressive example of determination and the pursuit of new horizons. Through his work and his trips, he inspires others to find their own way and appreciate the variety of cultures that the world has to offer.