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.

I write about my longer and shorter bike tours and other interesting facts here.

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11. December 2025

On my way to Ireland Part 2

🚴‍♀️ On my way to Ireland Part 2: France Finally in France At last, France! After being unsure which language to speak in Belgium 😉 , it was now clear: French. Otherwise, not much had changed at first. I continued along the green canal for a while until I reached the suburbs of Lille, my …
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Europe

4. December 2025

On my way to Ireland Part 1

On my way to Ireland A cycling tour through Luxembourg, Belgium, and France – Part 1 The decision for the route I have cycled almost all over the world. There are only a few countries in Europe that I have not traveled through by bike. “I’ll save these countries for when I’m older!” – I …
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Taiwan

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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South Korea

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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Japan

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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