Meeting her Father for the First Time

Devastating Earthquake in Türkiye

The Decision to Cycle through the Middle East

Attempted Sexual Assault in Tel Aviv

Cycling Through Saudi Arabia

Experiencing Pakistan, Culture Shock and Passport Privilege

Cycling Through India

Battling Sickness in the Himalayas

Safety Concerns and Precautions for Solo Female Travellers

Dealing with Sickness - Reactive Arthritis

Final Leg: South East Asia to Australia

Overcoming Obstacles and Journey Reflections

Celebrate our 100th episode with guest Madeline Hoffmann, as she shares her incredible cycle tour from Germany to Australia. I first featured Madeline for episode no. 1 of the podcast, in January 2023, when she had just arrived in Türkiye, having cycled there from Germany to meet her father for the very first time. In this episode I pick up where we left off, and hear Madeline's experiences after leaving her father's home, and cycling all the way back to Sydney, Australia. All up Madeline's journey took her through 23 countries over 15 months and we reflect on the adventures, challenges, and transformative experiences she encountered all along the way.  This journey wasn't all smooth sailing, she faced numerous challenges and setbacks.  When her visa for Iran was denied she instead chose to cycle home via the Middle East, which entailed cycling through the heat and desert of Saudi Arabia. On leaving the Gulf region she then continued in Pakistan and India, and it was while cycling in the high Himalayas that she was struck with a painful illness. She'd contracted  Chikungunya - a mosquito borne virus, which sparked reactive arthritis throughout her body. But despite this Madeline continued her journey through S.E Asia, before finally finishing off the final leg of her journey from Brisbane to Sydney. You can listen to my first episode with Madeline <a href="https://www.seektravelride.com/podcast-ep-1/">here.</a> Be sure to follow Madeline via her instagram account - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iammadelinehoffmann/">@iammadelinehoffmann</a>Big thanks to Old Man Mountain for supporting this episode of Seek Travel Ride. If today’s stories have you dreaming of your own bikepacking or touring adventure, check out Old Man Mountain’s tough, reliable bike racks—designed to handle any journey. Visit <a href="https://oldmanmountain.com/">Old Man Mountain</a> to learn more. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seektravelride">Support the show</a>Enjoying Seek Travel Ride? <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/seektravelride">Buy me a coffee and help support the show!</a> Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out<a href="https://redshiftsports.com/"> here</a> Sign up to the <a href="https://www.seektravelride.com/seek-travel-ride-newsletters/">Seek Travel Ride Newsletter</a> <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/SeekTravelRide">Leave me a voicemail message</a> Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/seektravelride/">Seek Travel Ride Facebook group </a>- <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6VK77eJprbS2TG5viyEsyn">Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist</a> available now on both <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6VK77eJprbS2TG5viyEsyn">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6VK77eJprbS2TG5viyEsyn">Apple Music</a> Follow us on Social Media! Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seektravelride/">@SeekTravelRide</a> Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/bellacycling?lang=en">@BellaCycling</a> Website: <a href="https://www.seektravelride.com/">Seek Travel Ride</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/seektravelride/">Seek Travel Ride</a>

Celebrate our 100th episode with guest Madeline Hoffmann, as she shares her incredible cycle tour from Germany to Australia.I first featured Madeline for episode no. 1 of the podcast, in January 2023, when she had just arrived in Türkiye, having cycled there from Germany to meet her father for the very first time. In this episode I pick up where we left off, and hear Madeline's experiences after leaving her father's home, and cycling all the way back to Sydney, Australia. All up Madeline's jo...

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An Epic Cycle Tour From Germany to Australia: Madeline Hoffmann. 100 Episode Milestone