The personification of wanderlust. Loved this so much, couldn't get enough and immediately watched Long Way Down after. I miss the guys now, and have nothing to watch. The show starts of with the guys in pre production. It was fascinating watching what the crew go through before they go. Not just their travels but the amount of work that goes into filming a show of this size is unbelievable. The show has not encouraged me to pursue my dreams of world travel, but has also given me a massive appreciation of motorcycles. I also fell in love with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman (no homo) ;) They are so down to earth and have no egos. The show then goes on to demonstrate the beautiful world we inhabit. The countries, cultures and people all make the show what it is. It really is fantastic and I doubt they will ever top this!

I loved Long Way Round for MANY reasons. But possibly the most compelling element, surprisingly, had little to do with travel... it is the genuine affection and friendship shared by these two guys. I've had many good friends during my wonderful life... but nothing like what these two have. They truly care about each other and have a fantastic time hanging out, and giving each other hell, of course.The video diaries were exceptionally good - they dealt with feelings of insecurity, depression, irritation, worry, fear, and fatigue. I watched many scenes twice and destroyed an entire weekend watching the whole series non stop.

"Posh Spice Moves to L.A.".....or "Long Way Round" Take your pick, they're both self-indulgent crap. In this show, Ewen Mcgreggor and his rich (yet horrifyingly ugly) sidekick ride motorcycles around the world. Don't expect a travel documentary. This focuses only on Mcgreggor and his sidekick as they showcase their adolescent antics in the various countries. The scenery isn't even that great, since they went in the rainy season.It's also a product placement extravaganza. They don't ride their own bikes around the world, BMW provides the bikes and various other companies supply everything else. The pilot episode was like watching two spoiled millionaires win the lottery. I actually found myself rooting against them.

I ride motorcycles so it was a special treat. The guys were great, and good at speaking to the camera in an engaging way devoid of excessive ego or showboating. Which brings me to my main frustration: these guys seem to be mechanically challenged, which is a bit odd considering the remoteness of the areas they rode through. It was unbelievably frustrating watching them get hung up to the point of near-despair on something that anybody with a basic knowledge of machines would have been able to fix. At points like these (and there were more than a few), I started to see these guys as extremely likable, albeit urban and almost useless. However, Ewan is never shy about pointing out his shortcomings. What blew me away was how upbeat they continued to be despite what must have been an absolutely exhausting odyssey of sleeping in huts, tents, and borrowed houses. Despite the small army of support vehicles and an apparent ocean of money, they still managed to make it a true adventure -- parts of Russia drew out the rugged innovator in both of these guys. Like all documentaries, there was a pronounced lack of interest in/ respect for the raw facts: where did those giant six-wheel trucks come from to drag them across rivers? Who changed Charlie's tire when it went flat? How did the camera man's light, cheap, probably Chinese two-stroke manage the rest of the trip after it was purchased to replace his broken $25,000 BMW? And how come the two actor's travails are presumed to be more interesting than those of the long-suffering, somewhat comical Swiss camera man who's logging exactly the same miles, only with a job to do? And why didn't the support group include a competent mechanic???????? Otherwise, a really enjoyable ride. Mongolia and Russia look like places to experience before they modernize. Lucky buggers, I say. Love to see the same film done again, only with a solo rider with MUCH less equipment and less portly motorcycle and a much greater degree of riding and mechanical skill.