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This is not a single narrative but a vibrant tapestry of stories that celebrate the essence of global travel. Discover a new book with every episode and let your imagination ride along the paths less traveled.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7171140/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Travel Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b798f4d0dca5a2986430e71771700b6f.jpg</url><title>Around the World on a Bicycle, Vol. 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/around-the-world-on-a-bicycle-vol-2--7171140</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:16:38 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Thomas Stevens</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Travel Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker88@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b798f4d0dca5a2986430e71771700b6f.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Embark on an exhilarating journey through diverse landscapes and cultures as you join the adventure of "Around the World on a Bicycle, Vol. 2." 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