Challenging

Preparing for such an extensive journey involves meticulous planning. Dararith has selected a high-quality bicycle capable of carrying nearly 100 kilograms of equipment.This includes camping gear, cooking supplies, electronics for documenting his travels, medical necessities, and clothing to withstand the various weather conditions he expects to encounter. Dararith, 35, estimates that the trip, on paved roads, dirt roads, and mountain paths while overcoming obstacles related to road conditions, weather, and material stress, could take up to 10 months. Additionally, overall fundraising efforts may extend for up to a year before he returns home. “I will be cycling from early morning until late in the evening, setting up camp and editing videos to share my journey with the world,” he told The Post.

His journey is not just a physical one. He will be creating digital content as he goes, hoping to draw global attention to his cause through social media updates, videos and photographs.“I aim to produce good content along the way, as I learn about the traditional culture and lifestyles of people in the areas I pass through. I hope that my short videos and beautiful pictures will encourage the public, both within Cambodia and internationally, to donate money to help children,” he explains. Following the principles of ecotourism, Dararith will focus on living in harmony with nature and producing videos of natural attractions. He will opt to camp and engage with local communities, although he admits he will sometimes require a place to charge his electronics, do laundry or take shelter from the weather. He noted that both his previous cycling trip through Southeast Asia and the upcoming journey to Europe are not suitable for ordinary cyclists, which is why no teammates are prepared to join him. “It is a very difficult bicycle ride. I will have to travel from early in the morning until late in the evening, then set up a tent and video editing equipment to publish pictures and videos every day,” he says. Given the length of the trip and the extensive need for materials, Dararith has appealed for personal financial support before the journey even begins. Once he starts his journey on June 6, donations will be directed to the hospital’s account to support his cause.