Bitcoin runs the world: Traveling to 40 countries in 400 days with BTC – Cointelegraph

A fast-moving Bitcoiner has run through seven of 40 countries on his Bitcoin-powered marathon around the world.

Paco the Runner, also known as Paco de la India, set off on Sept. 17, 2021, paying for his entire running trip thanks to all the Bitcoiners around the world. Hes showing that Bitcoin gives everyone freedom in the way they desire it.

Paco went from living a lie on the fiat standard to traveling the world living off Bitcoin (BTC) only when a dear friend gifted him the book, The Bitcoin Standard. The reading and subsequent conversations with friends about money and the nature of the world led him down the Bitcoin rabbit hole.

He told Cointelegraph that once you see it, you cant unsee it. Hed been orange-pilled:

From that moment onward, Pacos travel plans morphed into a Bitcoin awareness, mass adoption, and showing the kindness of humans campaign. He documents the journey and every Bitcoin transaction via travel vlogs and social media updates.

He is keen to share Bitcoin with people from different walks of life is a blessing. To be able to share the importance of Bitcoin compared to shit coins with everyone is like one of the best works.

So far, he has successfully lived off BTC through the first seven countries of his travels. He only uses cash for public transport. Nonetheless, the Bitcoin-only journey has not gone without a hitch.

While visiting Sri Lanka, he lost his room keys and the hotel owner was upset.

He also recalls the moment he arrived at the Koh Samui in Thailand, an island known for its anti-Bitcoin sentiment. He was scared, as it was a new island, 100 kilometers big. Panic set in as Paco thought to himself, How I am going to live on such a large island with no money?

Fortunately, he started walking the island, and In 200 meters, I saw a sign that said the place accepts Bitcoin. Like, the universe conspired for this to happen.

He also recounted:

The list goes on and on: a banana bread baker in Cambodia, haircuts, burgers, Tuk-tuk, dentists, even a silver coin paid for with BTC.

Its not easy, but Paco recommends that for other aspirational Bitcoin travelers, its best to start small:

In the meantime, Paco will continue his runs around the world, meeting Bitcoiners and pre-coiners while spending sats. He concluded, Every step you take now will shape your future.

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Bitcoin runs the world: Traveling to 40 countries in 400 days with BTC - Cointelegraph