Fabien Favre – Take Control Now Podcast

In this episode of the Take Control Now podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming Fabien Favre.
We talked about his career as a teacher, his long-distance travel adventures, and above all his standout project: Un monde sous vide — a cycling journey across Europe without single-use plastic, which gave birth to a documentary film and a book.

Who is Fabien Favre?

Fabien is originally from Vevey, Switzerland.
He is a physical education and history teacher, passionate about sport and travel.
For several years, he has been exploring different ways of travelling, always with a focus on ecology and environmental impact.

Alongside teaching, he has taken on many projects: writing, long-distance travel, and documentary filmmaking.

The Un monde sous vide Project

In 2019, Fabien decided to cycle across Europe from south to north: more than 8,000 km covered in four months.
Two particular challenges guided his adventure:

• Avoiding all single-use plastic throughout the journey.
• Filming and documenting the experience to raise public awareness.

From this expedition came:

• A documentary film, screened in several cinemas across French-speaking Switzerland.
• A book — a detailed, introspective travel account weaving together a travel diary and ecological reflection.

"I'm no Mike Horn, but I believe travelling by bike is something anyone can do."

His Vision and Advice

Fabien advocates for a simple, accessible approach to ecology:

• Rethink consumption: reduce, reuse, recycle.
• Travel differently: favour cycling, walking, and local transport.
• Slow down: take time in a world that keeps speeding up.
• Balance: combine professional life (teaching) with creative passions.

His Inspirations

• Key reads: Vers la sobriété heureuse by Pierre Rabhi, Les furtifs by Alain Damasio, Dans les forêts de Sibérie by Sylvain Tesson.
• Films/documentaries: Home by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, The Shining by Kubrick.
• Quote: Edgar Morin – "We are technologically triumphant but culturally failing."

Where to Find Fabien Favre

• Instagram @Un monde sous vide
• His personal account: @fabien_favre/
• Book: Un monde sous vide, available in bookshops and through Payot, Cultura, FNAC, etc.
• Documentary: screenings in French-speaking Switzerland
• Direct contact via his social media for orders or enquiries

Conclusion

Fabien Favre's journey shows that it is possible to travel differently, combining a love of adventure with ecological awareness.
With Un monde sous vide, he invites us to reflect on our relationship with time, consumption, and the planet.

👉 An inspiring story for anyone who wants to live meaningful adventures while respecting the environment.