Ryan Calleja

A Ferry, a Fix, and Forward to Asia

Once in Turkey, Stephen’s first task was to get a local SIM card. He needed it to look up routes, find information about his destinations, and stay in touch with his family without worrying about high roaming charges. With some bike maintenance needed and a tight schedule to keep, Stephen decided to skip Istanbul and…

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Twists, Turns, and Turkey Ahead

Stephen leaves Greece behind as his journey takes him toward the Asian continent, where a new set of challenges awaits. Unlike his travels in Europe, Stephen will now need visas for each country he visits, adding another layer of preparation to his adventure. Driving along winding roads surrounded by stunning landscapes, Stephen soaks in the…

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Crossing into Kosovo

As Stephen rides through Theth National Park in Albania, he’s surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery on his journey yet. Known for its rugged terrain, waterfalls, and pristine rivers, Theth has been on Stephen’s list for six years. Back then, the roads weren’t yet paved, making this visit a long-anticipated milestone. Leaving the…

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Some days in Durres, Albania

As Stephen starts travelling through Albania, his first point of interest is in Durres, where he meets Father Jeffrey, a Maltese priest who has been living and doing mission work in Albania since 1999. Father Jeffrey recounts his experience about the early days of his mission work in Durres, saying that there was a desperate…

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Tourist for the day in Southern Italy

After Stephen’s eventful start in Sicily behind him, he makes his way to Messina in Northern Sicily where he catches the ferry to mainland Italy. His arrival is greeted by rainy weather, which provided Stephen an opportunity to test out how his bike handles in these conditions.  With the weather clearing up, Stephen decides to…

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Grab your helmet and let’s go!

As reality sets in that the start of Stephen’s second big adventure has arrived. we see all the preparations take place in the first episode. From the multiple bike modifications, going over and planning out the details to the luggage packing, Stephen is equally as nervous as he is determined to take off and head…

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Thank you for tuning in for Season 1!

As the first season has come to an end and we kick off the launch of our second season through the vast and varying landscapes of Asia, you can rewatch Stephen’s journey through Africa on Youtube by clicking the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3rlF2IuMpA&list=PL-2iailLYLZ6qwwlHa23YDl0IbMb18gCr&index=1 See you on the next adventure!

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