Cycling South Africa to Italy: A 10,000 km Bikepacking Journey | Giacomo Turc Artwork

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Want more adventure in your life? Hear real adventure travel stories and practical insights from people who explore the world in bold and meaningful ways by bike, on foot, and close to home.

Seek Travel Ride is an adventure travel podcast for anyone curious about travel and looking to bring more adventure into their everyday.

Host Bella Molloy chats with adventurers and everyday people about bicycle touring, cycle touring, bikepacking, long-distance cycling, and other human-powered adventures. You’ll also hear slow travel, cultural discovery and micro-adventure stories that show adventure can happen anywhere.

Expect travel stories, helpful advice and practical tips you can use to shape your own adventures, whether you’re dreaming of world travel, planning your first bike travel journey, or starting small with something close to home.

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Cycling South Africa to Italy: A 10,000 km Bikepacking Journey | Giacomo Turc

July 29, 2025 • Bella Molloy • Season 3

0:00 | 27:18

Ever wondered what makes people take on huge, challenging bike adventures? This update from previous guest Giacomo Turco shares why he has decided to take on a huge journey through Africa so close after he finished his adventure through South America. Giacomo is currently in Namibia - be sure to follow his adventures unfold as he cycles north all the way home to Italy.

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