The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Friday, September 4, 2026
During his extensive travels, Thor Pedersen identified a simple pen as his most essential travel item. He also shared that he carried a National Geographic encyclopedia, despite its size and weight, finding it enjoyable to consult.
“A pen.”
“I had a Nat Geo encyclopedia. It was like a world map or encyclopedia. It was heavy, it was big, and it was a ridiculous thing to carry through the entire world.”