Alby Mangels facts for kids
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Alby Mangels
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Mangels in Cleo Magazine 1985
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| Born | 16 November 1948 |
| Occupation | Adventurer, narrator and documentary film-maker |
| Known for | World Safari films and “Adventure Bound” series of documentary films |
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Zwier Albertus "Alby" Mangels (born 16 November 1948) is a famous Australian adventurer and filmmaker. He is best known for his exciting World Safari travel films. These films include World Safari, World Safari II, and World Safari III.
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Who is Alby Mangels?
Alby Mangels is an adventurer who traveled the world and filmed his journeys. His films showed people amazing places and cultures. He became very popular for sharing his real-life adventures.
Early Life and First Adventures
Alby Mangels was born in the Netherlands on November 16, 1948. In 1955, his family moved to Australia and settled in Adelaide, South Australia.
When Alby was fifteen, his mother passed away. He left school at fourteen. As a teenager, he worked many different jobs. These included chicken farming and building houses.
Starting the World Safari Journeys
In 1971, Alby Mangels began a big trip with his friend, John Fields. They planned for it to be a single journey. But it turned into a six-year adventure across several continents! They filmed everything they did.
The first film from this trip was shown in Australia in 1977. It was a huge success. Alby kept traveling and filming throughout the 1980s. He made two more World Safari films from these later adventures.
Experiencing Local Cultures
Alby Mangels and John Fields often lived with local people during their travels. They would work for a place to stay or just to learn about the local way of life. This helped them truly understand the cultures of each area they visited.
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Mangels in Cleo Magazine 1985
