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title: "#14 On foot across half the planet – home is just 18 000 km away – Vagabundi na Cestách (again)"
description: "\"You're just lying there, and suddenly a rat keeps stepping on your face – it was horrifying…\" Stories, experiences, and crazy moments – that just comes with Vagabundi na Cestách."
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last_updated: "2023-03-30"
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# #14 On foot across half the planet – home is just 18 000 km away – Vagabundi na Cestách (again)

Authors: David Czempka

Date: 2023-03-30

"You're just lying there, and suddenly a rat keeps stepping on your face – it was horrifying…" Stories, experiences, and crazy moments – that just comes with Vagabundi na Cestách.

"You're just lying there, and suddenly a rat keeps stepping on your face – it was horrifying…" Stories, experiences, and crazy moments – that just comes with **Vagabundi na Cestách**.

After a short break spent licking their wounds from the last battle, the guys are finally on the move again – **from Thailand home to Czechia**. They've covered just over **4 000 km**, and by their estimate another **18 000 km** still lie ahead. We won't drag this out any longer – put on our podcast and enjoy!

## Chapters

- 0:00 Intro
- 1:30 Where are the Vagabundi and what are they doing there?
- 2:20 Comparing the countries the guys have walked through so far
- 5:16 Trekking in Europe vs. in Asia
- 6:44 Walking in nature vs. walking along roads
- 9:17 What they've learned about traveling in Asia
- 10:38 What the guys struggle with most on the road
- 13:50 Choosing a place to sleep
- 16:30 The worst places to sleep
- 21:00 The best places to sleep
- 23:30 Enjoying it vs. suffering
- 27:00 How do the guys keep themselves entertained while walking?
- 28:13 Do they walk at different paces?
- 29:38 A culinary experience?
- 32:35 The worst food
- 34:00 Backpack weight
- 36:27 Favorite gear / items in the backpack
- 38:15 Screw-ups
- 41:32 The best moments of the journey
- 44:07 Health problems
- 48:24 Travel budget in each country
- 51:35 Being a full-time traveler, and dreams
- 53:28 Lessons
- 55:45 What's next for the guys on the road?
- 58:00 When will they finally shave?
- 58:50 How many km to the finish?
- 59:40 A final message for listeners

Listen on: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DyOMp8LaKGGbh0Ll2JnkV) · [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/cz/podcast/14-p%C4%9B%C5%A1ky-p%C5%99es-p%C5%AFl-planety-dom%C5%AF-u%C5%BE-jen-18-000-km-vagabundi/id1612950422?i=1000606755168) · [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCukQhhnAXU)

## Vagabundi na Cestách

- [Gramino ambassador profile](/vagabundi-na-cestach)
- HeroHero – [herohero.co/vagabundi](https://herohero.co/vagabundi)
- YouTube – [Vagabundi na Cestách](https://youtube.com/@vagabundinacestach)
- Instagram – [@vagabundi_na_cestach](https://www.instagram.com/vagabundi_na_cestach/)

## Gear mentioned in the podcast

- sleeping pad [Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sol](/p/therm-a-rest-z-lite-sol)
- Gramino T-shirt [Ultralight / Stupid Light](/p/gramino-tshirt-ultralight-stupid-light-mens)
- cap [Gramino Trucker Hat](/p/gramino-trucker-hat)
- toilet trowel [TheTentLab](/p/thetentlab-dirtsaw-deuce-2-ul-trowel)
- inflatable pillow [Sea To Summit Premium Aeros Pillow](/p/sea-to-summit-premium-aeros-pillow)

## This could come in handy

- [Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol](/p/therm-a-rest-z-lite-sol.md)
- [Gramino Ultralight / Stupid Light Men's](/p/gramino-tshirt-ultralight-stupid-light-mens.md)
- [Gramino Trucker Hat](/p/gramino-trucker-hat.md)
- [TheTentLab DirtSaw Deuce #2 UL Trowel](/p/thetentlab-dirtsaw-deuce-2-ul-trowel.md)
- [Sea To Summit Premium Aeros Pillow](/p/sea-to-summit-premium-aeros-pillow.md)
- [Liteway Pokkie Pack Steel](/p/liteway-pokkie-pack-steel.md)
- [Sea To Summit Wilderness Wash Pocket Soap](/p/sea-to-summit-wilderness-wash-pocket-soap.md)
- [Flextail ZERO Power 10000 Power Bank](/p/flextail-zero-power-10000-power-bank.md)
- [Sea To Summit Airlite Towel – Medium](/p/sea-to-summit-airlite-towel-medium.md)
- [Sea To Summit TPU Clear Ziptop Pouch](/p/sea-to-summit-tpu-clear-ziptop-pouch.md)

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