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  • On Roads That Echo

  • A Bicycle Journey Through Asia and Africa
  • By: Charlie Walker
  • Narrated by: Charlie Walker
  • Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (140 ratings)

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On Roads That Echo

By: Charlie Walker
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Having already pedalled 18,000 miles from Britain to Beijing, Charlie Walker’s homeward leg carried him a further 26,000 miles through Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

The two-and-a-half-year journey spanned the mountains and deserts of former Soviet Republics, Afghanistan on the fearful brink of foreign withdrawal, and remote corners of the Congolese jungle. From hiking through sandstorms in the Gobi desert to barreling down rapids in a dugout canoe, this perilous adventure, and Charlie’s many encounters along the way, gives insight into the past, present, and future of often-overlooked places during periods of great change.

©2019 Charlie Walker (P)2020 Charlie Walker
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Amazing

What a story of adventure. Thank you sir for rekindling my wonderment of the world. If nothing else, I saw the fools errand of letting doubt and societal pressure corral us into smaller worlds. Thanks again.

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Inspiring is a overused words but it’s fitting

Listen to the book definitely a traveler’s classic thank you i hope to understand it better in the coming years. 🤙🏾

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Inspiring, emotional, beautifully read by author

I enjoyed. This book made me want to learn more about the world I live in, the people. Beautifully described experiences and thoughts. Some parts seemed skipped over too quickly. Some parts made me laugh, some made me tear up a bit as I lived trough this beautiful journey! Thank you for this book!

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Very good cycling hiking world adventure story

Didn’t expect to like this book as much as I did. Ranks up there with Full Tilt. Author is a very good reader as well.

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What a fantastic story

You really don’t know other countries and there people unless you travel. And not just travel but engage with the people that make up the country. Walker does a brilliant job of bring these people to light. What a journey!

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One of the most beautifully told stories I’ve ever heard.

Narrated by the author. Charlie is precise, pragmatic and poetic with his account of his adventure across Europe Asia and Africa. I’ve never had non fiction make me cry. Truly inspiring, humorous and educational, not for a minute was I bored. Best thing you could listen to.

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Amazing tale of trails that have you wanting more!

What a ride to say the least! From the deserts of Mongolia to the Jungles of the Congo. Mr. Walker took me on a journey that made me look upon myself and set my own journey on it's path!

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Amazing

An interesting and inspiring journey that keeps you thinking and wishing for the best. Some people are just so amazing...

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Cycling focused

Always great when the author narrates. Really felt how challenging some of the terrain was. Just an amazing accomplishment

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Wonder-full :)

Charlie Walker is a phenomenal storyteller! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and did not want it to end. Can’t wait for the next one.

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