the world on two wheels

I traveled the world by bike for twelve years, twice around the world and then, as far as I know, as the first woman alone, around Africa.

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10. November 2025

around Taiwan

Around Taiwan After Japan and South Korea, now the next island: Taiwan. A new country, new adventures, new experiences… My plan is to cycle around the island: down the west coast to the south and back along the east coast. Starting in Taipei and the smooth west coast The journey began in Taipei, where I …
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16. October 2025

Madagascar 2006

Madagascar September 26 to November 2, 2006 Antananarivo (Tana), Tuesday morning, September 26, 2006 “Passenger Dorothee Fleck, please come to counter 21!” That’s how it all started after Regine and Andreas had safely taken me to the airport. I quickly said goodbye and reported obediently. For the first time on all my tours, they discovered …
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23. April 2025

Two pleasant weeks in South Korea

Arrival in Busan: First impressions I arrive in Busan early in the morning on the ferry. I immediately notice two striking differences between Koreans and Japanese: On the one hand, I find Koreans less polite, as they often push in front of others. On the other hand, I am pleased that someone immediately helps me …
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5. April 2025

The last days in Japan – on Honshu

The last days in Japan – on Honshu After returning to Honshu, I found myself in a densely populated area with heavy traffic. I had lost a screw from my front rack. I usually carry spare screws with me, but I hadn’t brought any for this relatively short tour 😉. Since I was back in …
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30. March 2025

Shikoku: | an impressing landscape

Shikoku: A stormy start and impressing landscapes My trip to Shikoku began with a real adventure: a typhoon was approaching! As soon as I reached the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, it started to rain. The water came down like buckets, as if floodgates had been opened. Cycling? Absolutely unthinkable in this torrential rain. …
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30. November 2024

About mountains and megacities

Honshu Part 2 From Tokyo to Yokosuka From Tokyo, I drove along the coast to Yokosuka. One big city followed another, and Tokyo merged seamlessly into Yokohama, the second largest city in Japan. I noticed the difference: Yokohama was more modern and offered luxurious stores. Whether you want to buy a Porsche or a Cartier …
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