Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she speaks with Juvena Huang, a Singaporean overlander who embarked on a 44,000-kilometer journey by Vespa scooter. In this episode, Juvena dives into her highest highs, lowest lows, and most powerful lessons learned along the way. Juvena also touches on why she returns regularly to India and the inspiration behind her latest project: hosting motorcycle tours in the Himalayas.
Overland Journal Podcast Episode #292
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Guest Bio:
At 20, Juvena found her ticket to freedom when she bought her first scooter—a decision that set her on an extraordinary path of self-discovery and connection. She rode 44,000 kilometers from Singapore to Europe, crossing 25 countries over 27 months. Through her popular Facebook page, The Wandering Wasp, she shares not only her adventures but also intimate, untold perspectives of the places she visits—revealing sides of cultures and communities rarely captured by mainstream media. Through her journey, Juvena strives to inspire others to break free from self-limiting beliefs and societal molds. She believes in the power of exploration, empathy, and curiosity to foster genuine connections across borders. By sharing her experiences, she hopes to empower others to challenge their own boundaries and discover new dimensions of themselves and the world around them.
44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter :: Interview with Juvena, The Wandering Wasp
Host Bios:
Ashley Giordano
Ashley Giordano’s first foray into overland travel involved a 48,800-kilometer journey from Canada to Argentina with her husband, Richard, in their well-loved but antiquated 1990 Toyota Pickup. Currently cruising along the iconic Silk Road in a 2008 Toyota Tundra, her full-time navigator duties are rewarded with bowls of plov and lagman noodles, hikes in the Tian Shan, and countless cups of fragrant Tashkent tea. As senior editor at Overland Journal, you can usually find Ashley buried in a pile of travel books, poring over maps, or writing about the unsung women of overlanding history, including her enduring inspiration, Barbara Toy. @desktoglory_ash
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