By Carmen Gentile

Tim Burke is a man on an epic adventure that would make Marco Polo jealous. He’s been on the road for two-and-a-half years, minus the occasional hiatus to replenish his travel coffers.

“I've stopped for a few weeks here and there, visiting family and catching up with friends,” Burke told Bike Drop. “This past winter, I stopped for three months to work at a ski resort. Travel takes hard work. Unless you're a trust fund baby or hit the lottery it is going to take some hustling.”

“Hustling” seems to come naturally to Burke, who in addition to being a photographer worked at an airport, saving his money for six years to finance his travels in Europe, Africa and beyond.

We caught up with Tim during the Africa leg of his journey and talked about life on the road, quitting his job to pursue his passion and his stunning photography.

Bike Drop: When was the last time you dropped your bike?

Burke: Two hours ago. No seriously, two hours ago. It gets dropped four or five times a week.