ZAGREB, March 1, 2020 – Members of the Czech expedition “Tatra Around the World 2” in Zagreb on Saturday presented the project and the Tatra truck in which they are travelling around the world.
They kicked off several days ago and Croatia is their fifth destination, after which they will head for Montenegro and then east. On their route, among other places, are Turkmenistan, Chile, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal and Gambia.
The first world expedition in a Tatra truck took place before World War I and the biggest one was in 1987, said the leader of the expedition, Petr Holecek.
The latest expedition consists of five permanent members who can be joined by anyone interested in the adventure, whether for a couple of days or a longer period, he added.
Petr Kasicka, first secretary at the Czech Embassy to Croatia, said the project was supported by many business people.
The leaders of the expedition which, over the next three years, will visit 67 countries and go around the world, are doing a big promotion for the Czech Republic, he said, adding that the embassy and everyone in the Czech Republic would help them.
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