Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time -
Added: (Tue Nov 28 2006)
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For Immediate Release
28th November 2006
Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time
Australian adventurer and former London Primary school teacher Paula Constant has begun her quest to become the first woman to walk across the Sahara unaided.
It’s the latest stage of a mamouth walking adventure that began with Paula walking from Trafalgar Square in London, in 2004. Since then, she has walked over 7,500 kilometres, through France, Spain, and Portugal, and most recently Paula walked 2,500km with four camels and a Saharawi guide, through the desert of Morocco and the Western Sahara. Before the walk began in 2004, Paula had no expedition or adventure experience.
After her mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Paula chose to use her walk to raise money for Breast Cancer Research, through the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia. “I had no idea what it really meant to walk with a pack before I left. I just knew that I wanted to do something other than remain stuck in the cycle of work and pay, wondering if there was something else out there.” Says Paula. “I read and dreamed of adventure., and was determined to travel in a way that would allow me to be a part of the world around me, rather than watching it through the TV screen of car or bus. There was a rhythm and slow pace to the walking that appealed to me.”
The latest leg of her adventure has been made possible by the support of her Australian Sponsors Dove and Birkenstock, and here in the UK, Utopia Travel Insurance. As well as providing insurance cover for the trip Utopia are also supporting Paula with funding towards the range of equipment she needs, from a military grade laptop to a team of camels. Utopia’s link up with travel and security experts red24 means Paula has access to a host of advice and support both before she leaves and throughout her journey.
She will walk through Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Libya and Egypt. It is the first time a woman has made a solo crossing on foot of the Sahara without backup of any kind.
You can follow Paula’s latest adventure by visiting www.utopiatravelinsurance.co.uk/constant_trek.htm where Paula will be posting regular updates on her journey via her broadband sattelite link.
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Notes To Editor
Utopia Travel Insurance is a registered trading name of JLT Corporate Risks Limited. Lloyds Broker. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority registered under number under no. 310419. Disclaimer: Views or opinions expressed in these reports are those of Paula and are not necessarily those of or endorsed by JLT Corporate Risks Ltd.
Whatever your travel plans Utopia have a range of insurance policies tailored to meet your individual travel needs, so you can relax knowing you’re covered.You could enjoy a host of extra benefits including 24/7 travel advice from red24, concierge services and terrorism cover as standard. For more information on Utopia call 0870 165 2050 or visit www.utopiatravelinsurance.co.uk