Ever wondered what it takes to be the ultimate football fan? John MacAllister from Barry has just set the bar sky-high! 🌍⚽️
John embarked on an epic 3,000-mile journey to Kazakhstan to watch Wales play, but that’s just half the story. Inspired by the travel show Race Across the World, he ditched flights for 17 trains, 11 buses, and even crossed four time zones! His journey included accidental stag dos, countless football games, and a culinary adventure he won’t forget—including trying horse served four ways. Yep, horse! 🐴
Despite a few hiccups—like spending 36 hours on a train seat when booking a bed didn’t pan out—John’s kept his spirits high. From Georgia’s khinkali dumplings to Kazakh metal concerts, he’s collected stories and memories that’ll last a lifetime.
Now in Astana, he’s ready for the big match, satisfied knowing he’s made new friends and discoveries along the way. His travel tales have gained him quite a following, even in Kazakhstan. And while he didn’t research much about the country before visiting, he found it surprisingly modern and tech-savvy, shattering his expectations.
John hopes his adventure prompts others to travel a bit more spontaneously, weaving in some unplanned magic into their travels. As for what’s next? After cheering for Wales, he’s off to explore the Silk Road in Uzbekistan before heading back to the daily grind.
Here’s to John’s adventurous spirit and proving that sometimes the best journeys are the ones where you leave a little room for the unexpected! 🚂🌏✨