Walking the Americas
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Levison Wood embarks on an extraordinary odyssey from Mexico to Colombia, traversing some of the most diverse and challenging terrain on Earth. This epic 1,800-mile journey takes him through scorching deserts, dense jungles, and high mountain passes as he follows ancient trading routes and modern migrant trails through Central America.
Along the way, Wood encounters an incredible cast of characters—from indigenous communities preserving age-old traditions to those fleeing violence and seeking new lives. His unflinching account reveals the true face of the Americas beyond the headlines: a region of stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and complex contemporary challenges. This is adventurous travel writing at its finest, combining personal endurance with genuine insight into the lands and peoples encountered along one of the world's most captivating routes.
