Huw Kingston's story of his extraordinary year-long circumnavigation of the Mediterranean Sea. It's a remarkable account of the people, land and seascapes of the Mediterranean countries of Europe and North Africa at a time of economic and human turmoil.

On 26 April 2014 Huw kayaked away from Gallipoli in Turkey to begin a 12-month and ultimately 17-country journey around the Mediterranean. He spent three months navigating the coastlines of Greece and the Balkans before a further three months walking the full length of the European Alps. He then cycled across Southern France and through Spain before returning to his sea kayak for the journey along the coast of Andalucia to cross the Strait of Gibraltar to North Africa.

Huw continued in winter across Morocco, under police escort through Algeria and into Tunisia. Ever-worsening circumstances in Libya forced an unexpected swap from bike to rowboat. Then followed 1,500 km of rowing day and night across the middle of the Mediterranean although Huw had never rowed before. Kayaking the last 1,000 km, he arrived back to Gallipoli after 363 days, in time for the Anzac Centenary.

This incredible journey is a fascinating story of adventure travel, endurance, and above all the power of human kindness. With the Mediterranean witnessing the worst refugee crisis since World War II, Huw's epic journey raised much-needed funds for the children of war-torn Syria, along the way becoming Save the Children Australia's largest-ever individual fundraiser.

Huw's journey around the shores that gave birth to Western Civilisation is a modern odyssey that reminds us not only of this but also that a real and endlessly fascinating world is still out there… Tim Macartney-Snape, first Australian to climb Mount Everest and only person to have climbed it from sea to summit.

About the author: Huw has spent over 30 years undertaking long human-powered journeys in wild places across the world. He has numerous awards to his name including the Australian Geographic Spirit of Adventure Award and was named as one of Time Magazine's 25 Worldwide Responsibility Pioneers. Huw is also an ambassador for Save the Children Australia and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, www.huwkingston.com

For images, interviews or any further details contact:
Australia Erica Galea, 0409 021973, erica@wildhorizons.com.au
UK/Europe/Worldwide Sue Steven, +44(0)1593 731333, sue@whittlespublishing.com