Australian Adventure Rider's Podcast

Ep.2B - Riding the World on a Monkey Bike — Andre Sousa’s Wild Journey

29 min · 28 apr 2026
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In the dramatic conclusion to Andre Sousa’s extraordinary journey, we dive into the two moments that nearly ended his round‑the‑world adventure for good. In Part B, Andre recounts the day he was kidnapped in Nepal, held against his will, and forced to negotiate his way out with nothing but calm thinking and sheer instinct. From there, his story shifts to Turkey — where he found himself in the epicentre of one of the deadliest earthquakes in modern history, a disaster that claimed more than 50,000 lives. Through chaos, fear, and unimaginable pressure, Andre reveals how he survived, what he learned, and why he still refuses to stop exploring the world on two wheels. Join us for the remarkable finale of Andre’s story — a raw, emotional, and inspiring reminder of just how resilient the human spirit can be.

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