Jakob Ilets
Jakob Ilets is an Austrian educator and journalist who made headlines in 2023 for hitchhiking from Austria to South Korea, covering over 18,000 kilometers in five months. His journey highlights the resurgence of hitchhiking as a form of slow travel, emphasizing human connection and the kindness of strangers.
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Jakob hitchhiked from Austria to South Korea, covering over 18,000 kilometers.
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