Roberto Helou is a filmmaker, adventurer and storyteller who recently completed a cycle tour across Africa from Cairo to Cape Town, titled Project Africa. He’s travelled to 44 countries and counting and has amassed quite a few fans along the way, with thousands of followers on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. He documents humanitarian efforts through his content as well, producing unseen documentary content in a very unique style.

We chatted about his adventures after meeting for a hike up Lions Head and a game of Padel in Cape Town. Rob has an unquenchable thirst for adventure and I cannot wait to see where his travels take him.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:03 - Padel Sports and Hiking Routine

1:53 - Nomadic Lifestyle and Cape Town

3:10 - Rob’s Early Technology Experiences

6:18 - Environmental Impact and Studies

13:38 - Cultural Experiences and Language Skills

16:50 - Quarter-Life Crisis and Project Africa

35:14 - Cycling Through Africa: Challenges and Insights

50:06 - Filmmaking on the Road: Gear and Techniques

58:10 - Experiences in Sudan and Ethiopia

1:07:09 - Editing on the Road and Content Creation Strategy

1:11:19 - Sustaining the Journey: Funding and Support

1:18:22 - Reflecting on African Culture and Personal Growth

1:32:38 - Future Plans and Project West Africa

More of Roberto Helou:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorob/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @RobertoHelou 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@explorob

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorob/

X: https://x.com/explorob

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-helou-707869137/

More of Me:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattalexander_

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X: https://twitter.com/mattalexander99

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattalexander_