We sit down with Australian hiker, writer, and educator Belinda Coker, who spends up to eight months a year walking across regions and countries on long-distance trails. She shares how moving slowly through towns and villages reshapes her understanding of culture, identity, and community. We talk about multi-day solo hikes from Australia's Red Center to a solo crossing of Greenland, why house sitting lets her "live inside" a place instead of passing through, and how midlife women can reclaim freedom and confidence through real-world adventure.
We also explore what happens when you "meet culture at its own pace instead of on your terms," how Belinda plans her long hiking seasons, and the lessons she's learned as a lipedema warrior on the trail. If you've ever wondered what it's like to walk your way into new worlds, this one's for you.
About Belinda Coker:
Website: https://soultreader.com/
The Housesitting Collective: https://housesittingcollective.com/
Hike It Right: https://soultreader.com/hike-it-right/
Discount Code: HSTravel
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About Rhythm & Roam:
Rhythm & Roam with Benef, Paul, & Trecia explores cultural diversity through the lens of travel—no borders, no limits. We unpack identity, perception, and representation, and share unfiltered stories from around the globe.
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