# Ep. 2A - Riding the World on a Monkey Bike - Andre Sousa's Wild Journey

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Podcast: [Australian Adventure Rider's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-adventure-rider-s-podcast-7839606)
Published: 2026-04-28T20:38:18+00:00
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## Resource

In Part A of this unforgettable two‑part adventure, we sit down with Andre Sousa , the man who took a 125cc Monkey bike and rode it across 106 countries , through deserts, jungles, warzones, mountain passes, and some of the most remote places on Earth. Andre shares how a small, simple motorcycle became the perfect machine for a massive dream — and why choosing the “wrong” bike might have been the best decision he ever made. From border crossings and breakdowns to the kindness of strangers and the daily grind of life on the road, Andre opens up about the mindset, preparation, and sheer determination required to circle the globe on a tiny bike. This is the beginning of an extraordinary story of grit, humour, and human connection — the ride that changed Andre’s life forever.

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