Career
Active 2018 – present
Biography
About Noraly Schoenmaker
Dutch motorcyclist and traveler Noraly Schoenmaker, born on June 30, 1987, in Nieuwerkerk, Zeeland, Netherlands, is known online as Itchy Boots. She has been traveling solo on motorcycles since 2018, covering over 130,000 km across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America, through roughly 50 countries. Her YouTube channel features self-produced videos from her journeys and had nearly 2.5 million subscribers by December 2024, with over 500 million views. Schoenmaker is also an author and journalist. She continues to explore new terrains, sharing her experiences with a growing global audience.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2018-present (started around 31 years old; 8 years active)
- Birthplace
- Nieuwerkerk, Zeeland, Netherlands
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 718k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
How did her YouTube channel grow to nearly 2.5 million subscribers?
Her channel, Itchy Boots, features self-produced videos of her solo motorcycle trips across continents. By December 2024, these videos had accumulated over 500 million views, attracting a wide audience interested in travel and adventure.
What is the meaning behind the name 'Itchy Boots'?
The name reflects her passion for travel and adventure, suggesting a constant urge to move and explore, which she has fulfilled by riding through around 50 countries.
Did you know
- She has traveled on all continents except Australia, covering over 130,000 km since 2018.
- Her YouTube videos had been viewed more than 500 million times by December 2024.
- She started her solo motorcycle travels at age 31, having been active since 2018.
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