Episode 23: Living adventurously with Alastair Humphreys

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an adventurer? This week Emma is joined by adventurer and author Alastair Humphreys. Known for his epic expeditions including cycling round the world, walking across India and rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, Alastair is a tour de force when it comes to living adventurously. He chats all things adventure from his inspirations, to what it’s really like to row across the Atlantic Ocean, and his favourite expedition yet (spoiler: there’s a violin). Plus he shares what it’s like to live as someone whose job is an adventurer and we delve into what actually constitutes an adventure. Do you always have to be outside? Alastair also talks about microadventures, the concept for which he was named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and we discuss the adventure industry, from social media influencers, to Captain Scott, Ranulph Fiennes, and everything in between.  

Alastair's passion for adventuring with purpose and outside our comfort zone is incredibly inspiring - time to dig out the tent.

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Alastair has written many books about his adventures and has several newsletters where he shares his musings and wisdom. To check them out visit his website https://alastairhumphreys.com/