Cycling 12,000km Through 16 Countries: Germany to Turkey with Rieke Schmees (re-release)

In 2022, German psychologist Rieke Schmees swapped a desk for a bike and cycled 12,000km through 16 countries. This adventure took her from Germany to Turkey, via Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy and the Balkans. It was the first type of adventure like this she'd taken with almost no camping experience prior to setting off as well. 

Rieke shares the reality of taking this adventure as a solo female, the toughest weeks in Morocco which also became teh most rewarding, and how it came to be that she rescued a puppy in Bulgaria. 

This episode originally aired in June 2024.

Be sure to follow Rieke's future adventures via her instagram - @riekeschm

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