Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Join Ben Southall and adventurer Alastair Humphreys for a conversation about big expeditions, small adventures and why the outdoors doesn’t have to be far away, expensive or extreme to change your life. From cycling around the world and walking across deserts to the rise of microadventures, Al shares how curiosity, storytelling and paying attention to nature can help us reconnect with the world around us.

Connect with Al: alastairhumphreys.com
Buy his new book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Unwilded-Natural-Without-Noticing-Matters/dp/1785634836
Check out the beer can camera: instagram.com/p/DXrpldrDU3G

🎙️ Hosted by
Ben Southall from Best Life Adventures: bestlifeadventures.com
Wild Earth Australia: https://www.wildearth.com.au/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Adventure and Micro-Adventures
05:04 The Journey Begins: From University to Adventure Travel
10:51 Cycling the Karakoram Highway: A First Big Adventure
16:10 The Evolution of Adventure Storytelling
21:53 Challenges in Adventure: Pushing Boundaries
28:07 The Future of Adventure and Storytelling
33:17 Final Thoughts and Resources for Adventure Seekers