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Sandra Sischka shares the incredible story of cycling from Portugal to Cape Town over two years with almost no prior bikepacking experience. From crossing the Sahara Desert to navigating conflict zones in West Africa, Sandra reflects on fear, freedom, hospitality, and the people she met along the way. This conversation dives into border crossings, survival, cycling culture, and what long-distance travel teaches you about humanity. Along the journey, she experienced overwhelming generosity, dangerous moments, and life-changing friendships. A powerful conversation about adventure, resilience, and seeing Africa beyond the headlines.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 - Welcome Sandra Sischka
02:10 - Growing Up With Bicycles in Germany
06:00 - Why Sandra Sischka Chose Africa
10:15 - Planning the Route & Preparing for the Unknown
15:30 - Starting the Journey in Portugal
19:45 - Entering Morocco & First Impressions of Africa
27:30 - Hospitality, Family & Culture in Morocco
35:00 - Crossing the Sahara & Mauritania
40:00 - West Africa: Food, Borders & Daily Challenges
50:30 - Malaria, Recovery & Finding Human Connection
55:00 - Ghana, Travel Advice & Perspective on Africa
57:00 - Nigeria, Conflict Zones & Dangerous Decisions
01:02:00 - The Open Water Boat Crossing to Cameroon
01:08:00 - Jungle Routes, Wildlife & Cycling Through Cameroon
01:15:00 - What Africa Taught Sandra Sischka
# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699
# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================
Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1
Website: https://activehobo.com/
Instagram: @theactivehobo
Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b
# === THE CREW ===================================
Dave @davlewjenkins
# === WORK WITH US ===============================
Sponsorships & collabs: [email protected]
Send a question for the show: [email protected]
#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
By David JenkinsSandra Sischka shares the incredible story of cycling from Portugal to Cape Town over two years with almost no prior bikepacking experience. From crossing the Sahara Desert to navigating conflict zones in West Africa, Sandra reflects on fear, freedom, hospitality, and the people she met along the way. This conversation dives into border crossings, survival, cycling culture, and what long-distance travel teaches you about humanity. Along the journey, she experienced overwhelming generosity, dangerous moments, and life-changing friendships. A powerful conversation about adventure, resilience, and seeing Africa beyond the headlines.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 - Welcome Sandra Sischka
02:10 - Growing Up With Bicycles in Germany
06:00 - Why Sandra Sischka Chose Africa
10:15 - Planning the Route & Preparing for the Unknown
15:30 - Starting the Journey in Portugal
19:45 - Entering Morocco & First Impressions of Africa
27:30 - Hospitality, Family & Culture in Morocco
35:00 - Crossing the Sahara & Mauritania
40:00 - West Africa: Food, Borders & Daily Challenges
50:30 - Malaria, Recovery & Finding Human Connection
55:00 - Ghana, Travel Advice & Perspective on Africa
57:00 - Nigeria, Conflict Zones & Dangerous Decisions
01:02:00 - The Open Water Boat Crossing to Cameroon
01:08:00 - Jungle Routes, Wildlife & Cycling Through Cameroon
01:15:00 - What Africa Taught Sandra Sischka
# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699
# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================
Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1
Website: https://activehobo.com/
Instagram: @theactivehobo
Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b
# === THE CREW ===================================
Dave @davlewjenkins
# === WORK WITH US ===============================
Sponsorships & collabs: [email protected]
Send a question for the show: [email protected]
#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling