Bikepacking from Germany to Turkey: Madeline Hoffman

Seven years ago Madeline Hoffmann first learnt the identity of her biological father.  Growing up in Germany in a single parent household this was something which she wondered about all her life.  Now, living in Australia she got the news that not only did her father want to make contact, but that he was also Turkish.  It took a few years before Madeline made the decision she would be ready to meet him.  But then the global pandemic shut the world down, meaning there were more delays.  It was during this time that Madeline got the idea that she would take an epic bicycle tour all the way from her hometown in Germany to see her father in Turkey.  What followed was a monumental journey of self discovery or as Madeline called it -a  journey to find herself.Crossing  a total of 11 countries it would take her 4.5 months of cycling before reaching her destination - the house of her father -  in Kayseri, Turkey.  Madeline shares her story of that entire trip during this episode, For more information about Madeline you can read her personal blog here:https://thejourney2myself.travel.blog/ Follow Madeline on Instagram here:Instagram - @iammadelinehoffmann Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I’m an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:👉  CycPlus– ePumps (enter code STR for 5% off!)👉 Zorali 👉 Helinox 👉 Ombraz Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideFacebook - Seek Travel RideYouTube - @SeekTravelRideSeek Travel Ride NewsletterLeave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music