What would you do if you were studying in Beijing, just about to turn 26 and possessed a strong passion for photography and exploration?
Christoph Rehage started walking on precisely that day. His aim: on foot from Beijing to Bad Nenndorf in Germany. The journey led him over summits and across deserts, past yaks and camels. He met some good friends and a teacher along the way. But after one year, three pairs of shoes and 4646 kilometers, he reached the point where he had to make a decision.
His video "The Longest Way 1.0" has reached a worldwide viewing audience of over 3 million. German publishing houses Piper/Malik and National Geographic have made travelogues and photo books about this journey. Even though Christoph is not wearing a real beard anymore, he still feels as if he's floating somewhere between Beijing and Bad Nenndorf.