Forrest Gump may have gone for a long walk, but Christopher Rehage did it for real. From November 9, 2007 to November 13, 2008, Christoph Rehage tried to walk from Beijing to Germany.
Rehage's now-released video "The Longest Way" and website of the same title are catching people’s attention--and rightfully so, as Christoph Rehage walked for just over a year. He documented his travels and kept track of miles covered, which were 2,885. He edited an entire year of footage into a 5-minute video that can be found on thelongestway.com
Check out Christoph Rehage’s evolution from day 1 to day 369 in "The Longest Way."
Cross-Country Crusades
Christoph Rehage Walks From Beijing to Germany in "The Longest Way"
Trend Themes
1. Solo Adventure Travel - Christoph Rehage's epic walk from Beijing to Germany is inspiring a trend for solo adventure travel.
2. Long-distance Walks - The popularity of Christoph Rehage's journey highlights a trend towards long-distance walking as a personal challenge and means of discovery.
3. Adventure Vlogging - The success of Christoph Rehage's video series 'The Longest Way' is driving a trend for adventure vlogging, showcasing personal journeys to inspire viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Travel - The trend for solo adventure travel and long-distance walking presents opportunities for the travel industry to tap into an emerging market for travel experiences that focus on personal growth and challenge.
2. Video Production - The rise of adventure vlogging presents opportunities for those in the video production industry to create content that inspires and entertains viewers while showcasing personal journeys.
3. Fitness - The trend towards long-distance walking as a personal challenge presents opportunities for the fitness industry to create programs and services that cater to this emerging form of recreational activity.