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A Life More Wild

Alastair Humphreys on building adventure into your life wherever you live

Jun 5, 2024
Alastair Humphreys, an experienced adventurer, discusses the power of microadventures and finding adventure in local areas. He shares insights on exploring industrial estates, appreciating the beauty of everyday locations, and challenging preconceptions about adventure. The podcast emphasizes the joy of embracing wilderness in unexpected places and integrating small explorations into daily life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embrace micro adventures in familiar locales for thrills comparable to grand expeditions.
  • Redefine adventure by exploring wilderness in unexpected places, like industrial sites, to discover beauty.

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Adventures Closer to Home

Alistair Humphries, known for his global expeditions, now embraces micro adventures closer to home. Starting with exploring nearby areas, he emphasizes that small local adventures can provide similar thrills as grand expeditions. By committing to weekly explorations of one-kilometer grid squares in his neighborhood, he discovered the beauty and wildness often overlooked in familiar surroundings.

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