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With a university degree in [[Biology]] and specialized training in [[massage]] therapy, this former educator is most famous for traveling to all seven [[continent|continents]] on her [[motorcycle]]. On June 19, 1997, [http://www.benkapulko.com/en Benka Pulko] departed from her hometown of [[Ptuj]], Slovenia on board a [[BMW F650 single|BMW F650]] motorcycle. She returned to [http://www.ptuj-tourism.si/o_ptuju/index.php?lang=en Ptuj] on December 10, 2002, having established the [[Guinness World Records]] for the longest solo motorcycle ride ever undertaken by a woman - in both distance (111,856 miles/180,016 kilometers) and duration (2,000 days). In the process she also became the first [[motorcycling|motorcyclist]] to reach [[Antarctica]], and the first woman to ride solo across [[Saudi Arabia]]. |
With a university degree in [[Biology]] and specialized training in [[massage]] therapy, this former educator is most famous for traveling to all seven [[continent|continents]] on her [[motorcycle]]<ref>[http://incentraleurope.radio.cz/ice/article/47968 Insight Central Europe]</ref>. On June 19, 1997, [http://www.benkapulko.com/en Benka Pulko] departed from her hometown of [[Ptuj]], Slovenia on board a [[BMW F650 single|BMW F650]] motorcycle. She returned to [http://www.ptuj-tourism.si/o_ptuju/index.php?lang=en Ptuj] on December 10, 2002, having established the [[Guinness World Records]] for the longest solo motorcycle ride ever undertaken by a woman - in both distance (111,856 miles/180,016 kilometers) and duration (2,000 days). In the process she also became the first [[motorcycling|motorcyclist]] to reach [[Antarctica]], and the first woman to ride solo across [[Saudi Arabia]]. |
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During her record-setting journey, Benka began photographing the people and places she experienced. Since her trip she has presented these photographs in several exhibitions. |
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*[http://www.benkapulko.com/intro BenkaPulko.com] |
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*[http://blog.benkapulko.com/ Benka's blog] |
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*[http://www.pocestnica.si/ Pocestnica site] |
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*[http://et-ee.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34225734010 Pocestnica Facebook page] |
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Revision as of 16:41, 5 October 2009
Benka Pulko (born May 15, 1967) is a Slovenian world traveler, adventurist, journalist, photographer and author.
Biography
With a university degree in Biology and specialized training in massage therapy, this former educator is most famous for traveling to all seven continents on her motorcycle[1]. On June 19, 1997, Benka Pulko departed from her hometown of Ptuj, Slovenia on board a BMW F650 motorcycle. She returned to Ptuj on December 10, 2002, having established the Guinness World Records for the longest solo motorcycle ride ever undertaken by a woman - in both distance (111,856 miles/180,016 kilometers) and duration (2,000 days). In the process she also became the first motorcyclist to reach Antarctica, and the first woman to ride solo across Saudi Arabia.
Life's Work
Journalism
In addition to being an adventurer, Benka has extensive experience as a journalist, with her articles having appeared in approximately 50 publications in New Zealand, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Japan and USA. In Slovenia, she continues to be a regular contributor to national magazines and newspapers such as Jana, Gea, Delo, Dnevnik, Večer, 7D, Bonbon, Primorske novice, Štajerski tednik, Horizont, Svet in ljudje, and Družina.
Photography
During her record-setting journey, Benka began photographing the people and places she experienced. Since her trip she has presented these photographs in several exhibitions.
Literature
Benka's first book, Po Zemlji okoli Sonca (Around the World Circling the Sun), a large format book chronicling her journey in photos and words, became the fastest selling coffee-table book in Slovenian history. At the 19th National Book Fair in Ljubljana, it took home the top prize for Best Overall Publication, as well as the award for Lithography. [2]
Humanitarian Activity
While traveling through Dharamsala, India, Benka was moved by the plight of the Tibetan children in exile from China. As a result, she launched the humanitarian organization "Believe in Yourself and Kickstart the World". The primary goal of the foundation is to promote, encourage, and support the education of children with limited opportunities in different parts of the world. The organization primarily focuses on providing scholarships to students of Tibetan Children's Village, and ensuring female students have an equal educational opportunity.
Bibliography
- Po Zemlji okoli Sonca (Around the World Circling the Sun) (2003)
- Biseri sveta v očen slovenskih popotnikor (Jewels of the World) (2005) Cover photo and co-author
- Obrazi sveta/ Faces of the World (2007)
- Pocestnica (Streetwalker) (2007)
- Dve ciklami ali Na svetu je dovolj prostora za vse (Two Cyclamens or There is Enough Room for Everyone) (2009) Children's book
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