Noraly Schoenmaker

In deze aflevering deelt Noraly Schoenmaker (Itchy Boots) haar meest intense reiservaring tot nu toe: solo op de motor door Afghanistan. Ze neemt ons mee achter de schermen van een reis die ze zeven jaar geleden nooit voor mogelijk had gehouden. Hoe verleg je onbewust je grenzen van 'veilig' naar 'extreem gevaarlijk'? Daarnaast legt ze een vraag voor aan Dai: hoe is het als de groepering waar jij vroeger tegen vocht, nu de officiële overheid is en westerse reizigers escorteert tegen Al-Qaida? Wie is dan nog de vijand, en wie de beschermer? 🎧 “Dan dacht ik: waarom dacht ik dat dit een goed idee was?" Contact & Community Heb je vragen, opmerkingen of suggesties voor gasten? Volg de podcast op Instagram via @daicarter.podcast of op TikTok via @daicarter.podcast. Je kunt ook mailen naar daicarter@dagennacht.nl . Sponsoren: Vodafone: Alleen met Vodafone Unlimited heb je altijd het snelste internet (tot wel 1 gbit/sec). Check voor meer info en alle Unlimited-abonnementen vodafone.nl/unlimited of loop even een winkel binnen voor extra info! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Party of One, Shelby discusses one of her loves - solo travel. She was inspired by a YouTuber, Noraly Schoenmaker, who goes by the handle Itchy Boots. (Check her out!) Shelby then discusses the feminist origin story behind LA's Hotel Figueroa.

Two of our greatest living motorcycle adventurers come together for this awesome episode (and Ben). Charley and Noraly aka Itchy Boots are two of the most recognised bikers on the planet so it was great to all meet up and go for a ride together! Whilst on her UK Book tour, we sat down the the afternoon to chat about her life on and off the road. With some rarely heard perspective from behind the camera it was great to get some real insight into the realities of being a travelling content creator with all the ups and downs. This really is a not to be missed episode with the biggest stars in adventure riding! (And Ben....) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noraly Schoenmaker —creator of Itchy Boots —joins Aaron Calafato on 7MS Presents: The Storytelling University for a deep dive into the art of storytelling, the kindness of strangers, and what it means to document real experiences while living them. She reflects on how her solo motorcycle travels around the world transformed her outlook on life, and discusses her New York Times bestselling book, Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life , which pulls back the curtain on the stories behind her extraordinary adventure. Noraly's New Book, Free Ride Itchy Boots on YouTube : The Storytelling University is created and produced by Aaron Calafato & Brooks Borden

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Noraly Schoenmaker was living a comfortable life in the Netherlands, building a career as a geologist, when her world was suddenly turned upside down. For some, heartbreak might mean retreating inward, but Noraly chose something radically different. She walked away from the life she knew, packed up what she could, and set off to explore the world on a motorcycle. It wasn’t a wild whim — her work had already taken her to far-flung places like Panama and Indonesia, exploring gold mines and studying sand. But this time, it was her journey. Over 20,000 miles later, through countries like Iraq, Iran, and India, she found freedom, connection, and perspective — one road, one meal, one encounter at a time. Noraly Schoenmaker is the creator of the hugely popular Itchy Boots YouTube channel. What began as a solo motorcycle trip has evolved into a global journey, with Noraly riding through remote regions, wild landscapes, and across entire continents — from South America to North America, and from Europe to Africa. Her background in biology and geology adds a thoughtful layer to her travels, and when she’s not riding, she calls the Netherlands home. Noraly is also the author of FREE RIDE . 🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio . 🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out! 💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website. ⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? A 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app goes a long way in helping others discover the show. 📱 Follow Us: Join our growing community on Facebook and Instagram . Let’s stay connected! 🙌 Support the Show: Love what we do? Help keep the adventure alive by supporting us. Your contribution allows us to keep bringing you great content week after week. 📤 Share the Show: Know someone who would enjoy this episode? Share it with them! Word of mouth helps us grow and reach more riders around the world. 📬 Join Our Newsletter: Be the first to hear about new episodes, bonus content, and more! Sign up for our newsletter at Adventure Rider Radio . 🙏 Thanks for Listening! We truly appreciate you being part of our adventure community. Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From backpacking to motorcycling and the original Itchy Boots travel blog to a YouTube channel with 2.8 million subscribers (including me), Noraly Schoenmaker has traveled the world and spent hundreds of hours telling us all about her journey. Add depth to the story by reading her first book, Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life , now available through major retailers and etailers. Chasing the Horizon is a podcast by, for & about motorcyclists brought to you by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America . Get all the links for our guest and the news on the show notes page on chasingthehorizon.us .

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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/2193 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Free Ride Author: Noraly Schoenmaker Narrator: Imani Jade Powers Format: mp3 Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins Release date: 06-03-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings Genres: Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Publisher's Summary: Noraly Schoenmaker was a thirtysomething geologist living in the Netherlands when she learned that her live-in partner had been having a long-term affair. In desperate need of a new beginning, she decided to quit her job and jet off to India. But her plans were dashed when she fell quickly and helplessly in love: with a motorcycle. Behind the handlebars, she felt alive and free—nimble enough to trace the narrowest paths, powerful enough to travel the longest of roads.