Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Zenith Irfan to discuss the importance of being the first female Pakistani motorcyclist to ride across Pakistan, and how her father’s dream led her to embark on the journey on a 70cc Honda. Zenith also dives into her top tips for visiting the country, including geography, what to wear, eat, and drink, and what to expect in various regions of Pakistan.
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 284
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Guest Bio:
I am Zenith. I ride motorcycles and seek adventure that is raw and real. Since 2015, I have been traveling across the rugged terrains of Pakistan, carving paths where very few dare to go. “Zulfi,” a LIFAN 200cc motorcycle, accompanies me on my journeys. She is more than just a bike; she is a symbol of freedom, my best friend, and a central figure in the stories I live and share. I vividly remember my first time on a motorcycle, a Honda CD70, a common commuter bike in Pakistan. At 18, I was nervous; the bike felt incredibly heavy. The reassuring words of my brother gave me comfort: “Don’t let the motorcycle control you; you are in control.” Every day, I aspire to live a life worth dreaming about, filled with new stories to tell as a travel content creator, motorcyclist, and raw adventurer.
How To Ride A Motorcycle: ULTIMATE GUIDE for BEGINNERS (PART 1) with Zenith Irfan
Zenith Irfan, the First Pakistani Female Motorcyclist to Ride Across Pakistan
Host Bio
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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