Bikepacking through Europe and Southeast Asia- with Emily Sopers (New Zealand)

Hi everyone,

Please welcome with me Emily Sopers from New Zealand. Emily and her partner Hugo are passionate cyclists and decided to go on a 9 months adventure by bikepacking through Europe and Southeast Asia. 

In this episode, Emily shares how they embraced the bikepacking lifestyle, carrying all their essentials on their bikes, and how the idea for this adventure came to life. She talks about their preparations, including test trips in New Zealand and physical conditioning, as well as the highs and lows of their journey— from breathtaking landscapes to unexpected challenges like getting sick early on. Emily also reflects on the deep connection bike travel fosters with people and places, the lessons learned, and how the experience reshaped her perspective on privilege.

She discusses the contrasts between Europe and Asia, navigating cultural differences, managing food choices, and adapting to life on the road. Asia, in particular, presented the reality of poverty, which deeply impacted Emily and Hugo, reshaping their views on privilege and motivating them to find small ways to give back. Emily highlights the importance of appreciating what we have and how travel broadens our understanding of the world.

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Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate every single one of you!

Love,
Hanna