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In this conversation, we journey with Alice Morrison—broadcaster, adventurer, and storyteller—as she reflects on what it means to begin, to belong, and to believe in something greater than yourself.

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Alice's pay-it-forward takes us to Uganda, where her heart remains deeply rooted. Through the charity S.A.L.V.E. International, she supports street children—some as young as six—helping them escape lives of addiction, exploitation, and survival. For £30 a month, a child is not just educated but given a future. As Alice shares, this isn’t charity at a distance—she’s met the boy she helped through school. He’s now a mechanic. He’s got a chance. And in Alice’s eyes, that’s what matters: that help actually reaches the hands it was meant for.

Her call to adventure is equally grounded and urgent: stop waiting. Whatever’s been quietly calling you—Snowdon, a parkrun, a solo cycle—say yes to it now. Not when you’re thinner, fitter, or richer. Now. “You are good enough to do it now,” she says, with the kind of conviction that comes from having done exactly that, again and again. And she's right. Most of us already know what our next step is. We just need to take it.

Along the way, Alice teases her upcoming BBC series Arabian Adventures: Secrets of the Nabateans, airing this June. Expect camels, ancient secrets, and Alice’s trademark honesty.

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• S.A.L.V.E. International: sidcn.org/post/s-a-l-v-e-international
• Alice Morrison: alicemorrison.co.uk
• Instagram/X: @AliceOutThere1
• BBC Series: Arabian Adventures: Secrets of the Nabateans (June 2025)

Whether you’re staring down your first wild mile or dreaming of dunes in the Middle East, this one’s a call to act—not later, but now.

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In this recap episode, we meet Mark Agnew—Arctic rower, endurance adventurer, and advocate for mental health through nature. Mark takes us behind the oars of his record-breaking journey through the Northwest Passage, sharing what brought him there, what nearly broke him, and what continues to carry him forward.

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As we reach the close of our conversation, Mark offers a powerful pay-it-forward: the Wilderness Foundation UK. It's a charity that creates structured, thoughtful access to the outdoors for people who’ve never had the chance—often with life-changing impact. Mark’s own recovery from deep personal struggle was shaped by nature, and this foundation echoes that belief: that green spaces can bring us back to ourselves.

Then comes the call to adventure—and it's a beautifully down-to-earth one. Whether it's the Pentlands, the Peak District, or the North Downs, Mark urges us to just begin. No perfect gear. No epic itinerary. Just go. A short walk. A few hours. A moment to reconnect. Because adventure doesn’t start with a summit—it starts with a step.

We also talk gear myths, London escapes, and the quiet resilience of starting small. And Mark leaves us with a teaser for his upcoming book There Will Be Headwinds—a blend of polar grit and inner reckoning, due out June 2025.

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• Wilderness Foundation UK: wildernessfoundation.org.uk
• Mark’s website: adventureagnew.com
• Instagram & Twitter: @adventureagnew
• Book: There Will Be Headwinds (Icon Books, June 2025)

Whether you're planning an Arctic expedition or a Sunday walk in your local hills, this one’s a reminder that the wild—near or far—has room for us all.

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In this gentle close to our episode, I sit down with Valerie Gagné, better known as The Running Panda, to reflect on what it means to find adventure close to home and give back to the communities that shape us.

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For Valerie, the pay-it-forward moment is clear: Impossible2Possible. It’s an organisation that helped open her eyes to what she was capable of and one she continues to champion. Through youth expeditions and immersive classroom connections, it sparks curiosity and courage far beyond the trails. Not everyone needs to go on an expedition, she says. But everyone can be inspired.

Her call to adventure? It doesn’t require a passport or a faraway summit. Just step outside. The local trail. The hill you pass each day. A new path through your own backyard. These are the places, she reminds us, where confidence is built and joy is found. Not just once, but again and again, in the rhythm of weekends and moments made.

From micro-missions to bigger dreams like her own journey along the eye of Quebec, Valerie’s message is clear: you don’t need to go far to go deep.

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Call to Adventure: Take a backyard adventure. One trail, one day, one small plan. Let it be enough. And then do it again next weekend.

Final Thought: Adventure isn’t a destination. It’s a practice. And sometimes, the most important journey is the one that begins just beyond your doorstep.

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In this vivid close to our conversation, explorer and wilderness guide Anders Anderson shares a heartfelt call to adventure – one that goes beyond thrill-seeking and into the soul of the rainforest.

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Anders urges listeners to travel with intention: to seek out the deep, breathing jungles of the world – from South America to West Africa to Indonesia – and meet the people who live there. Not through staged tours or quick snapshots, but by immersing oneself in the land, in its rhythms, and in the wisdom of its guardians. “Pull the plug,” he says. Step away from the noise. And in doing so, discover not only nature but your place within it.

He offers a pay-it-forward initiative rooted in presence: support indigenous communities by showing up, by learning, and by carrying their stories outward. It’s a form of solidarity that goes hand in hand with wild travel.

We also get a glimpse into Anders’ next expeditions – untrodden paths in the Pakaraima Mountains, the Acaraí Range, and the enigmatic New River Triangle. These aren’t just geographic journeys; they’re quests for lost petroglyphs, ancient stories, and the raw, unfiltered pulse of Earth’s last wild places.

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Call to Adventure: Visit a tropical rainforest. Not just as a traveler, but as a listener and a witness. Go beyond the guidebooks. Find the communities. Hear their stories. Support their stewardship of the living wild.

Final Thought: As Anders says, if you go with an open heart, the rainforest will change the way you see nature – forever.

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In this RECAP EPISODE, I sit down with former Royal Marine and adventurer Mitch Hutchcraft before he completed what's been dubbed the "world's longest triathlon." Over 240 days, Mitch swam the English Channel, cycled nearly 12,000 km across 19 countries, ran 900 km to Kathmandu, and trekked 365 km to Everest Base Camp before summiting Mount Everest.

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But beyond the physical feats, Mitch's journey—Project Limitless—was about challenging perceptions of adventure and making a tangible impact. He undertook this expedition to raise funds for SAVSIM, a charity supporting veterans' mental health and wildlife conservation.

In our conversation, Mitch shares his Call to Adventure: encouraging listeners to find challenges that push them slightly out of their comfort zones. Whether it's wild camping in a nearby national park or taking a cold plunge in a local lake, adventure is a state of mind.

For his Pay It Forward, Mitch emphasizes the importance of aligning with causes close to one's heart. He advocates for dedicating time and resources to organizations that resonate personally, highlighting the profound impact of collective effort.

📍 Topics Covered:

• The conception and execution of Project Limitless
• Redefining adventure as a personal and accessible pursuit
• The intersection of physical challenges and mental health
• The mission and work of SAVSIM
• Encouraging community involvement and support for meaningful causes

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In this RECAP EPISOE (listen to the full episode here) , filmmaker and expedition leader Matt Pycroft shares two closing reflections that land like calls to both action and awareness. The first—a Call to Adventure—challenges how we define the word “adventure” itself.

Matt offers a twofold prompt: shift your mindset, and shift your map. You don’t need a plane ticket or a passport to have a meaningful experience in the wild. Start by walking somewhere familiar, but notice it differently—what are five things you’ve never seen before? What does it smell like now, and what might it feel like in six months’ time? That’s adventure, too.

And then, for something a bit bolder: visit Wadi Rum, Jordan’s desert jewel. Sandstone peaks, Bedouin guides, and remote starlit bivvies—this is the backdrop of Lawrence of Arabia and Dune, and it’s accessible, affordable, and unforgettable.

For his Pay It Forward, Matt names two causes close to his heart:

1. 1% for the Planet – A movement built around giving back. Members commit 1% of income to environmental causes, connecting everyday people and businesses to vetted charities. Matt’s own team partners with Moors for the Future, supporting local conservation in the UK.
2. The Right to Roam Campaign – A sharp, necessary conversation about land access in England and Wales. Matt advocates for civil trespass as a political act, inspired by Nick Hayes’ Book of Trespass. In Scotland, the right to roam is enshrined. Elsewhere in the UK, it’s not. If that surprises you, it should.

📍 Topics in this episode:

• Redefining adventure through awareness and mindset
• Wadi Rum travel guide and cultural insight
• Ethical travel, conservation, and supporting local guides
• 1% for the Planet and sustainable giving
• The politics of access and the Right to Roam

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Podcast: The Adventure Podcast
Company: Coldhouse Collective

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In this closing chapter of our conversation on SEASON 3 Episode 1, I ask expedition leader Oli France to leave us with two things: a Call to Adventure and a Pay It Forward—traditions we close every episode with on Adventure Diaries.

Oli’s call? A challenge rooted in simplicity and discovery. Start where you are—literally. Find the lowest and highest points in your county, town, or landscape... and travel between them. On foot, by bike, whatever works. This micro-expedition, as Oli puts it, is about connecting with your own backyard in a new way. And if you do it—tag him. He wants to hear your story.

Then, we shift to a deeper current that’s run through much of Oli’s work: the power of traveling consciously. As someone who’s guided expeditions across continents, he shares the impact of choosing local—booking local guides, staying in community-run guesthouses, supporting small operators and underrepresented economies in remote regions. The message is clear: the way we spend our money while exploring the world matters. Great adventures can—and should—create meaningful impact.

We also talk about his company, Wild Edge, which runs challenging, immersive expeditions across some of the world’s wildest terrain. If you’re craving something beyond the usual, his trips might just be the push you need.

📍 Topics in this episode:

• Backyard micro-adventures
• Adventure travel and conscious tourism
• Supporting local communities on expedition
• How to plan meaningful, off-the-beaten-track trips
• Oli’s own adventures and reflections from the field

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It’s been a couple of months since season 3 ended—but we’re back. Season Three wrapped on March 20th, and now, hot on its heels, Season Four arrives May 29th, carrying with it 15 new stories that reach across landscapes, cultures, and the human spirit.

We kick off with Megan Hine—wilderness guide, survivalist, and creative force behind some of TV’s biggest adventure shows. It’s a conversation that pulls back the curtain on life behind the lens and deep in the wild: the thrill, the risk, the burnout, and the resilience required to come back stronger. We even get into the art of pitching to networks—something rarely spoken about.

Then, on June 5th, we welcome Paul Harris—also known the the Warrior Walker. Paul has circled the UK not once but twice on foot. This is a longer-than-usual episode because, frankly, we needed the time. We talk grief, grit, and the raw beauty of connecting with people and place one step at a time.

And beyond that? Well, we’ve got some real crackers on the way:
Scottish geology, the wildest rivers on the planet, the Boukkaat Loubnan Trails of Lebanon, the Arctic Wilds of Finland, walking and cycling the world, lynx tracking, wildlife photography, and a few surprises I’ll keep under wraps for now.

Also, some big news: Adventure Diaries has won the People’s Choice Award for Best Outdoor Podcast at the Outdoor Media Summit. That’s all thanks to you. Whether you voted, listened, shared, or just kept the spirit of adventure alive—this one’s for us all. As promised, I’ll be donating $1 per vote to the Blue Cross to help animals in need.

Looking ahead, I’m also working behind the scenes on a new thread of solo episodes—documentary-style stories, deep dives into the natural world, and explorations of the themes that keep me up at night (in a good way). These won’t replace interviews—they’ll sit alongside them.

And here’s where you come in. What topics are calling you? What stories do you want to hear? Drop a line to contact@adventurediaries.com or send a DM on Instagram. For every message, $1 goes to the Blue Cross.

Thanks again for walking this path with me. Season Four begins May 29th. Megan Hine, then Paul Harris, then 13 more journeys. Follow on Spotify or Apple, share it with a pal, and let’s keep the wild stories rolling.

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