Great Travellers 5. Charles Darwin (1809-1882) Founder of evolutionary theory Nominated by William Gray, TV presenter and writer: Darwin discovered many species, while his observations during his voyage on the Beagle formed the bedrock of his theory of evolution through natural selection. Travelling style: Argumentative, determined, blessed with an inexhaustible curiosity. Places visited: Across the Atlantic, Pacific, both coasts of South America, remote islands such as the Galapagos and Tahiti; he also rode across the Argentinian plains, hiked up mountains and trekked through the Peruvian desert. Hardships suffered: Stomach pains, vomiting, heart palpitations, boils, storms and revolution in Buenos Aires. Changed-the-world rating: He changed the way we think. #IZIgreattravel #IZItravel independent.co.uk
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