Earth

Earth is Peter Wilson's captivating story of his incredible Three Journeys Round expeditions presenting places in the biosphere that are so important and beautiful that only pictures do them justice.

In 2016, helicopter pilot Peter Wilson set out on the first of three exceptional aviation adventures and became the first person to fly solo around Africa, from London to Stellenbosch return, in a journey of 30,750 kilometres. In 2017, he accomplished a remarkable first circumnavigation through equatorial antipodes, completed in 121 days. On his third journey around Latin America in 2018/19, Peter visited a further 23 countries.

Growing up in Africa and witnessing some of the most beautiful landscapes and wildlife that our planet has to offer, Peter has always had a passion for exploration and a duty of care for this wonderful world. His mission with his Three Journey Round project is to inspire, educate and promote the idea of a better planet through sustainable development.

In an R66 helicopter, Peter travelled a total of 122,500 kilometres in 285 expedition-days on three remarkable, long-range aviation journeys, claiming 11 FAI world records. He was awarded the Britannia Trophy by the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom for his achievements.

Viewing the world from above, and often in geographical locations that very few people will ever see, Peter has captured the incredible scenes in his book Earth as he travelled through 86 countries. He has witnessed the mesmeric contrasts and colour of our world including its cold glacial deserts; humid forests; hot desert sandscapes; stunning beaches and archipelagos; beautiful sunsets and sunrises; vibrant wetlands; astonishing mountains and steppes; generous peoples and cultures; and some amazing animals. Peter cycled at least twice through temperate, arid, tropical, continental and polar climate regions, affording him some great scenic moments for this beautiful, photographic record.

Earth is presented in five gorgeous sections: Africa, Round the World, Greenland, Latin America and Messages for Planetary Caretakers. Peter's enthusiasm and understanding of the available science has given him the perfect opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind project, leaving many encouraged by the prospect of a better world through sustainable development.