Comments on: Travel Legends – The Ultimate Bucket List: John Goddard

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:18:00 +0000

Thats spot on Erica. This was in the 1940′s, and when he was only 15. Quite bizarre, when you think about it. Thanks for stopping by.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:14:00 +0000

Steve, keep on pushing forward with your list. I believe if anyone creates a list of this type, the number one item should be, to remain fit and healthy. If you fail at that, then your pretty well stuffed when it comes to achieving the others. Especially if the list is as lengthy and diverse as John Goddards. Thanks for your comment.

By: Erica Kuschel

Erica Kuschel — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:06:00 +0000

I LOVE THIS MAN! How amazing that he set his sights to something that insane at that time. How amazing and inspirational! EEEEEE! This totally made my day.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:25:00 +0000

I agree Steve. John Goddard has achieved plenty in one life time. Some people may not realize, but some of his items in relation to athletic achievements are also quite special. I’m someone that enjoys my running, and item 101 is to run a 5 minute mile. This is also a tough ask, and for most people not possible to achieve without a fair bit of natural ability, as well as many months/years of dedicated training. Even then, most will still not achieve the 5 minute mile.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:20:00 +0000

It is one hell of a bucket list, I know. I reckon that also by making a bucket list, and putting it out there for all to see, puts more pressure on the composer to achieve the items listed. I have vague details in my head of what I would like to achieve before I die, but no real list. I should start working on it I suppose.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:27:00 +0000

This guy is amazing. It really takes guts to do all of these things. I’ve done a few of these, but not as many as he has – of course, he has had a lot more time to do them. His list has given me some ideas of what I want to do now. It is really inspiring to read stories about great adventurers like this. Thanks for sharing.

By: GlobalButterfly

GlobalButterfly — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:23:00 +0000

Coolest bucket list ever! This guys is my new hero!!!

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:17:00 +0000

Wow – Francis, John Goddard seems to have hit a raw nerve with yourself. I’ve heard of your documentary previously, but I have never seen it, and I will now make the time to sit and watch it. I’m not sure on what John Goddard’s financial upbringing was, but I feel that most things he has accomplished (or has said to accomplished as you point out) would be obtainable within a lifetime, to any hard working individual with the complete desire and dedication to achieve. I suppose his adventures took place in an era where it wasn’t as easy as it is today to document, so if you’ve got any further info on his claims, let me know as Im quite interested. I suppose your put out by the fact that he claims to have retraced the footsteps of Marco Polo, when you guys claim to be the first. Lets hope your comment creates a bit of debate and if anyone else has anything to add, don’t be shy. Anyway, I appreciate your comment and thanks for stopping by.

By: Francis

Francis — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:32:00 +0000

Wow – AMAZING ! ! ! If this account is even Half true ? I must get on my knees and kow-tow to a Modern day ” HERO ” . Clearly I would be a lyer to say I wasn’t a bit Jealous ! But two things I’d like to Know .
1.) What’s it like to be Born so rich that one need not work but be totally self obsorbed ?
2.) What Exactly does Retrace the ” Route of Marco Polo ” mean to John ? It seems that just about every westerner that steps foot in China Claims Polos route to some degree ?
lastly as they say ” A Jack of all trades and a Master of NONE ” if the shoe fits………………..
Francis O’Donnell , Explorer , Award Winning PBS Documentary Filmaker , Emmy nominated Director of ” In the footstep of Marco Polo ” and Author of the compaign book of the same name ! Please visit wliw.org/marcopolo