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There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part is, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it.

The narrative explores the transformative experience of leaving behind a conventional job to embark on an adventurous journey on a motorcycle. It delves into themes of freedom, self-discovery, and the challenges faced on the road, highlighting the thrill of exploration and the personal growth that comes from stepping outside of one’s comfort zone. Through vivid storytelling, the journey becomes a metaphor for life's unpredictability and the pursuit of one's passions.

IT SEEMED A TERRIBLE SHAME TO MEET MY END IN IOWA; I couldn’t imagine anywhere more disappointing to die. If I were a betting man I’d have reckoned on the most dangerous thing in this state being sheer boredom. The scenery hadn’t changed for weeks and I was slowly dissolving into stimulation-deprived madness. My current predicament, then – attempting to escape through cornfields from a gun-toting alcohol-soaked rancher – was not something I expected. Just months after graduating from university, Leon received disastrous news: he had been offered a job. Terrified at the prospect of a life spent behind a desk, without challenge or adventure, he took off to cross America on an overloaded bicycle packed with everything but common sense. Over five months and 6,000 miles, Leon cycled from New York to Seattle and then on to the Mexican border, facing tornados, swollen river crossings and one hungry black bear along the way. But he also met kind strangers who offered their food, wisdom, hospitality and even the occasional local history lesson, and learned what happens when you take a chance and follow the scent of adventure.

Leon McCarron takes us on fascinating journey down the Tigris River, full of incredible history and beautiful photography. [Bokinfo].