Mike Spencer Bown

Mike Spencer Bown, born 24.01.1969, is a Canadian traveler who extensively visited numerous locations backpacking over a span of 23 years, and was said to have been the first tourist to Mogadishu in many years.[1][2] Mike, who is a resident of Canada, Calgary has travelled for 23 years in about 195 countries.[3][4] Mike is most known for travelling as a tourist in war torn countries and getting arrested in some of the most sensitive countries on the earth.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Abdinur, Mustafa Haji (2010-12-10). "Mogadishu's 'first tourist' puzzles immigration officials". Google News. AFP. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  2. ↑ Platt, Michael (2013-10-02). "Calgary man Mike Spencer Bown becomes world's most travelled after finishing 23-year odyssey". "Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
  3. ↑ "The Best Travelled - UN Master List", The Best Travelled Retrieved 21 February 2016
  4. 1 2 Brady, Tara (2013-11-11). "World's most traveled man, 44, who holds title of 'first ever tourist in war-torn Mogadishu' finally unpacks his rucksack after 23 years". "Mail Online. Retrieved 2013-11-11.


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