Sudden Breakdown Halts Ilario Lavarra's Journey... And Kuwait Astonishes the World with Its Generosity

During his legendary trip around the world on a Vespa scooter, Italian adventurer Ilario Lavarra encountered one of his most remarkable human stops after leaving Qatar en route to Kuwait Before reaching the Kuwaiti borders, the main engine broke, temporarily stopping his journey

As soon as the news spread among Kuwaiti youth within the bikers' community, they rushed to intervene and assist. His scooter was transported to Kuwait City for repairs, and he was welcomed with generous Arabian hospitality that embodied the spirit of brotherhood distinguishing bikers in the region The assistance was not limited to technical aspects; he received extensive media coverage that highlighted his journey and the message of adventure he carries Ilario stayed for nearly a full month in Kuwait before continuing his journey towards Iraq and then East Asia, carrying with him a great appreciation for the support and authentic Gulf generosity he found

The Journey Begins

Ilario Lavarra started his journey from Milan on September 16, 2017, aboard a 1968 "Vespa GT," as part of his project he named "Vespanda – Le Grand Tour

His goal was clear: to visit the entire world, from Europe to Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania

Exceptional Achievements

By November 2021, he had covered more than 145,000 kilometers and visited 89 countries -

By 2023, his journey had exceeded 200,000 kilometers, visiting nearly 97 countrie-

In October 2023, he celebrated reaching his 100th country-

A Journey Full of Challenges

Lavarra has gone through extraordinary adventures, from crossing Central Asian                                        countries to the African continent. He faced difficult challenges, such as being                                            detained in Yemen and feeling danger at certain borders, but he continued his                                        path relying on his tent and a simple, economical system. Remarkably, he did                                           not use GPS technology on his journey, relying only on paper maps and his determination,                     which has made him one of the most distinguished and inspiring travelers of the modern era

From Office Work to the Open Road 

After years of office work in Milan, Lavarra decided to break the routine and change his life completely. He began the journey of a lifetime, which turned into a personal epic aimed at testing himself and meeting the real world away from screens

Ilario Lavarra is not just a traveler; he is an embodiment of freedom and determination. He broke the traditional constraints of travel and stripped the journey of its complexities, leaving: a Vespa, a road, a tent, and a map

His story inspires everyone who believes that the world is open to those with passion and courage