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On Instagram, Travelers Are Taking Risky Cross-Continental Journeys. What Could Go Wrong?
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Ian Andersen, a 33-year-old cyclist from Minnesota, entered Iran in June 2025 as part of a 10,000-mile bike journey from Portugal to Japan, despite U.S. State Department travel warnings.
- He carried essential camping gear, including a stove, tent, flat-tire kit, and cigarettes, documenting his trip for a growing social media audience.
- Andersen posted videos showing him biking on mostly empty roads while playing a satirical rock anthem about America and commenting on the State Department’s advisory as a chance to discover “hidden gems.”
