Scott’s Adventures
These are stories of Scott’s adventures through life, like riding a bicycle around the world, being the Cultural Ambassador to Argentina and… hopefully, many more, big and small. I invite you along for the ride to discover, learn and become a better person and make the world a better place.
As the Honorary Cultural Ambassador to Argentina, here I am sharing my story with an elementary school in Corrientes, Argentina, the same place I got stuck in the mud for 5 days.
While traveling during a time of war, I always thought of myself as the bicycling ambassador, and now I've been honored by the United States Department of State to be the Cultural Ambassador to Argentina for the 2011-2012 school year.
This summer I did a mini bicycle trip from coast to coast in Wisconsin, which means from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan. Well, mini may not be accurate, but everything compared to going around the world seems mini.
Once again I have applied to be a roommate at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Above you see what would be my bedroom. I also imagine my bicycle, the bicycle that went around the world, occupying a very important corner, along with some maps and photos. I considered my journey as an empirical study of the meaning of life.
Here is video application to be a roommate at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
The story that led to being a Cultural Ambassador. Dennis and Scott get stuck in the mud in the Gran Chaco Desert and are rescued by an Argentinian family.
One of the most popular questions people continue to ask me is: "What are you going to do next?"
As a post world tour honor, me and my bike got to occupy first, second and third place on the podium at the Downer Classic race at the Tour of America's Dairyland. I also had the chance to share my story with the crowd.
I've never wanted to measure my life by money, which lately has been an overly idealistic philosophy; nonetheless, I believe in measuring my life by new experiences and new opportunities.
I wrote the first draft of Falling Uphill in Antigua, Guatemala. Often I took notes while atop the roof of my hotel below. Doesn't this look like an author's dream? I recommend all writer's to get of their box and go somewhere inspirational.
Today’s interview is with Scott Stoll, author of the book Falling Uphill, founder of the adventure travel community The Argonauts, and perpetual traveler. He’s currently cycling around the world.
His assistant said, "I can't believe you rode a bicycle around the world and are complaining about the sun in Milwaukee." For the record, I'm burnt! But it is funny how every one eventually says, "For a guy who biked the world, you [insert insult] !"
Interview of the man who bicycled the world on WGN TV Chicago.
