Solo Bikepacking Adventures in Europe and Australia | Juliana Fontana

Australian adventurer Juliana Fontana shares her bikepacking experiences having just returned from a massive solo journey across Europe. That adventure began  in Hungary, saw her riding over the Alps, and continuing all the way to Norway. Once there she realised she was having so much fun so she decided to ride all the way back again.

Now back in Australia Juliana has been continuing with her bike adventures and we also discuss her taking on sections of the Hunt 1000 bikepacking route from Canberra to Melbourne through the challenging Australian high country. 

Her reflections on bikepacking in Europe vs Australia, overcoming fear when camping alone, and the generosity of strangers make this a must-listen for anyone dreaming of their first bike adventure or planning a long-distance tour.

You can follow Juliana via her instagram account - @juliana_ft

Other guests mentioned in this episode:

Sheelagh Daley

Claire Wyatt

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Chapters

• 3:54 Growing up in Brazil and Australia
• 9:28 Nursing Experiences in the Torrest Strait
• 13:34 Bikepacking in Europe
• 20:53 Wild Camping and Serendipity
• 29:59 Challenges and Rewards of Bike Travel
• 39:59 Experiences Travelling in Norway
• 43:20 Challenges and Tough Moments on the Trip
• 50:45 Australian High Country Adventures
• 55:21 Comparing European and Australian Routes
• 1:14:05 Trail Magic on the Hunt 1000 Route