I loved this memoir from new-to-me Dutch author, and You Tuber, Noraly Schoenmaker.
I loved following Noraly’s journey across Asia as a solo motorcyclist. I couldn’t help but be impressed by her bravery at riding solo, especially through Central Asia and the Middle East. Even though she couldn’t speak the local languages she managed to make herself understood, as she accepted hospitality and help from local people.
This was one of those books that I enjoyed Googling all the different places she travelled through, some of which were stunning. It’s a shame there weren’t any photos, but as I was reading an ebook it was easy enough to jump between the book and the images on the internet.
I started reading this just to myself, but I ended up reading it out loud to my husband so we could both enjoy together. Definitely a book to be shared with others.
Highly recommended if you enjoy travel writing or just want to do some armchair travel.

When Noraly Schoenmaker's personal life turns to custard she decides to take a leap of faith into the unknown and become a travel vlogger - posting videos on YouTube about her travels. She rides all over the world preferably off road but does ride on the road as well. She has become an internet sensation and goes by the name Itchy Boots. This book covers her first long trip which covers many countries and 20,000 miles. It is full of a lot of information about the places she goes to as well as what happens when she is there. When the book ended she was talking about a future trip to Alaska. It just so happens my partner and I are currently watching season 6 of Itchy Boots on YouTube and it is her trip from Equador to Alaska! When I saw a post that she had a book coming out, I knew I had to read it! Thank you to Canelo, NetGalley and Noraly Schoenmaker for the ARC of this book that I received for free in exchange for my review.