Adventure & Knowledge - Richard Francis Burton

He is a chameleon in human form when it comes to immersing himself in a foreign world. Richard Francis Burton has perfected the art of disguise and the foreign language to get as close as possible to the land and its people. His descriptions of different cultures fascinate all of Europe, and his scarred face marks him as a determined adventurer. His forbidden journey to Mecca, his search for the sources of the Nile, and the discovery of Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa make him famous as an ethnologist and naturalist. Ilija Trojanow, like Richard Francis Burton, grew up in various countries and has followed in his footsteps across three continents. He has paid tribute to him with his novel "The Collector of Worlds." In 2001, Trojanow undertook a three-month trek of 1500 km across Tanzania, retracing the steps of the English explorer. He shares his experiences from these travels and offers valuable tips for behavior in foreign lands.