Comments on: World’s Most Traveled: Jose Megre – The Father of All Terrain

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:07:00 +0000

Hey Steve, Glad your inspired by people such as Jose Megre. He had a great life, and even though it was cut a little short, he still achieved more than most in his 66 years.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:05:00 +0000

I think he traveled to a point close to his death, and tried to get to Iraq on a few occasions, but his health just wouldn’t let him. It’s one thing I have began to cherish allot more as I get older, and that’s my health. Without it, I can’t achieve the things in life I wish to achieve.

By: Dave from The Longest Way Home

Dave from The Longest Way Home — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:50:00 +0000

Hey Jason, the saddest part of all this, at least to me, is not only did he die relatively young, but it was his health that stopped him. Nothing to do with much else, bar war, and politics.

You can control many things, but unless you are a smoker, heavy drinker and or are eating some seriously bad things, there’s little you can do about a failing health problem.

I hope Jose did went out the way he wanted too.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:06:00 +0000

I always get inspired by the entries you have in this series. He really had an adventurous life and story. It’s too bad that he didn’t make it to every country, but missing only one is still an amazing achievement. And I’m glad he didn’t just go to countries for the passport stamp. I know many people who quickly pass over a border for the stamp just to spend an hour and then cross back so they can tell everyone they’ve been there.

I’m glad that his country recognized him with that memorial. He deserves it.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +0000

Hey Erica, I’m glad you like the Dromomaniac posts, as I also enjoy researching and writing about these extraordinary people. They are sometimes hard to find, but there’s many stories such as Jose Megre’s out there, and need to be told.

By: Erica Kuschel

Erica Kuschel — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:37:00 +0000

This is by far my most favorite part of your blog. While your photography is always phenomenal, I always leave feeling so inspired!

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:39:00 +0000

Hey Dave, Glad you enjoyed it, as I know I did enjoy reading about his life whilst researching this post. I think the language barrier’s of many differnt nations sheilds us from many inspiration charachters in all walks of life, and if Jose was from an English speaking nation, he would have been more well lnown.

I think that’s right with people claiming different numbers, here or there. To accomplish something like what Jose has done takes a lifetime, and not something that can be done in a few years. Just organizing overland journeys through many of these countries would have taken a great part of his life, and thats no exaggeration either.

Once again, glad you enjoyed it and do spread the word on Jose. It’s a story that needs to be told. Once again, thanks for your comment Dave.

By: Dave from The Longest Way Home

Dave from The Longest Way Home — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:10:00 +0000

I took my time in reading this. And, enjoyed every moment of it. Once on my phone on a bus, and once on my laptop. A great find, and a great read.

Excellent story about Jose, a great traveler that makes others pale in comparison. And such an ending. People like this are rarely heard about today. I am glad you have highlighted Jose to your readers. I might just have to do the same later in the year. The man deserves as much recognition for his accomplishments as possible. And, it is good to see his country recognize him with that memorial!

He simply did what he wanted to do. Something no one else could. There are many people, claiming many numbers these days, but they fail compared to someone like Jose.

Well done for Jason, top notch find.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:44:00 +0000

Hey Andi, If you ever make it there, then a quick thought to Jose would be great. As pointed above, he always drove a vehicle when he visited a country. You might be able to take a left over tank for a bit of a spin. lol….Thanks for stopping by.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0000

Hey Ciki, I reckon your spot on when you say he kept going to the bitter end. I have watched a couple of interviews on youtube, and I know he was desparate to get to Iraq. In the end his health would just not let him do it.