Levison Wood

Levison Wood, an intrepid adventurer and bestselling author, shares his remarkable journey from a soldier to a globe-trotting explorer. He reveals how planning his famous Nile trek tested his resilience and adaptability. Wood discusses the evolution of exploration from conquest to modern discovery, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in connecting people with nature. Amid lively anecdotes of his travels, including a nail-biting taxi ride in the Himalayas, he expresses his newfound affection for rural living in Devon and his upcoming adventures in South America.

Levison Wood, a renowned author, journalist, and former British Army officer, shares his incredible journey of adventure and storytelling. He discusses the transformative power of serendipity and the importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone. Wood reflects on the balance between adventure and family, the rise of independent content creators, and the evolution of travel shaped by technology. He also highlights how experiences like his trek along the Nile have profoundly impacted his work and perspective on exploration.

Former paratrooper Levison Wood, along with Defence Editor Dominic Nicholls and Comment Editor Francis Dearnley, discuss US policy shift on using weapons in Ukraine, Norwegian intel on Russian sabotage, soldiers' journey to redemption, and supporting veterans in creative industry.