Living Adventurously

Graham Wilson retired from the Police and is now on a mission to walk 120 marathons in 120 days (along with his dog, Tilly). The 120 marathons will cover 8 countries, 3 isles and cover a distance of 3180 miles - the equivalent of walking from Leeds to New York City.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysYou can follow Graham online: https://120marathonman.orgGot married at 21, had kids young: now I'm 52 and "it's my time now"It's not just about fitness - it's wanting to do a big adventureAdventure plans just grow once you have the kernel of an ideaFundraising - think of a massive number and go for it. Spurred on by the unknown element of itWe know that at some point in the 120 days things will go wrong - it's about living with that and accepting itLiving adventurously is about doing something different to the day to dayIf I could live my life over I'd have travelled more with the familyTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Diana Page was raised by her soldier Grandfather and hippy Father in an unconventional upbringing for a little girl in the seventies.  A childhood that necessitated teaching herself self-reliance skills led to a university post-graduate education in Criminal Psychology and teaching at college.  Three children later, Di gave up academia to raise her children alone and off-grid in a remote North Yorkshire Dale. They had no heating, loo, or running hot water, living in a green painted caravan in a five acre field, they lived very simply using what was around them.  Di now runs the Wild Harvest school of self-reliance.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysWild Harvest school of self-relianceUnusual childhood with a soldier grandfather and a hippy fatherBasically left to her own devices as a childPeaked senses - the best part of living off the land. You're not blanketed by comfortYou can hold your dream, and when you are ready you can live itGuilt at the separation between being indoors with central heating and what the weather is like outdoorsRaising kids off-gridpost grad in Decision Making in Sex OffendingPermaculture - observe then accept feedback (closed loop system)I've had so many responsibilities for so long I just want to put on my backpack and walkTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mike Sowden is a curious writer and he is a fantastic person to share ideas and bounce thoughts around with. Mike  describes himself online as an archaeology student turned writer and story geek, as well as a travelling disaster...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysIt is easier to advise other people on their lives than to heed your own advice.Mike Sowden website and TwitterLiving Adventurously newsletterIdeas are free - give them away for free but just try to do them better than everyone elseMy blog has been a series of failed experiments. But that is good because it gives me good feedbackI like throwing ideas at the wall and learning that most (but not all) are rubbishOn Looking - Alexandra Horowitz (Brainpicking post)Walking for a mile a day and writing about itHave a question, chase it, that leads you to more questionsInside of a dog - Alexandra HorowitzI would like to be a writer that people hearBrene Brown - taking people to a retreat to perform her bookWhat was holding me back from becoming a writer was 75% my own insecurityYou need to experiment with your life and test your boundariesYou need to be selfish enough to look after yourselfDesire PathsInterested in the idea of 'the inside' - as opposed to being outsideThe long dark computer gameI'm interested in the way we have become addicted to online culture - social media has been gamifiedEverything Bad is Good for You: How Popular Culture is Making Us SmarterTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Clare Nattress and Matty Waudby cycled round the world together. Clare is a PhD Candidate Arts Researcher & Lecturer and an artist. Matty is an adventurous creative with a love for bicycles, camping and the great outdoors. He aims to create inspirational imagery that documents human interaction with nature and to show that there is always more than we realise outside the front door. (Matty created the funky logo for my podcast!) PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@getwildmatty and @thetouringartist/Different perspectives and motives for cycling round the world togetherI wanted to go with no date and that was my end goal - to set off into the unknownBeing a teacher - people suck your creativity, so I was not inspired myself as an artistCycling RTW was about finding creativity againOdd jobs Matt v Career Claire. Interesting diff takes on all thisFacing an adventure together when you both have the same mindset is easierI'm not an idiot, but I've done idiotic things. There is a differenceClaire - only done a week's bikepacking in Scotland, then agreed to cycle RTWComing back has been the hardest part. I've had to start from scratch with my career and that has been quite frustrating. Going back to the same job afterwards it's hardSeeing different things is the best way to broaden your horizons and give you ideas to do things. You have a lot of time on the bike to mull things over.If you're a photographer you need to get off your bike and make the effort to take good photos.Not having a mileometer changes the vibe of a tripMatty's book / hats / embroideryHappiness and contentment are different things. Happiness should be saved for special occasions.Enough is learning to be content with what we have. And social media is a pain in the arse for that.THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Charlotte Evans, at 20 years old, was the youngest person I interviewed on my ride around Yorkshire. She describes herself on Twitter as a Notts County supporter, singer/songwriter, geographer and occasional radio producer from up North currently studying at the University of Nottingham.I was interested to get a different perspective on things that I think I know well - the world of adventure, its accessibility (or not) to women, and the barriers that stop young women like Charlotte from travelling as widely as they may wish to do.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysCharlotte's music on SoundcloudCharlotte is a geographer who plays music, not the other way roundI write music on a laptop, which isn't very poeticFailed music A-Level, which forced her to drop music which she was hoping to do for a careerFan of Billie EilishHarvest Moon - Neil Young, written for people with tinnitusFailing music was the best bad thing that ever happened to meMy main passion these days is geographyMain barrier to living adventurously is herselfBarriers for being a young woman wanting to travel - it's daunting. Comparing to Lev Wood or Simon Reeve she sees that there's things she can't do because she's a young woman. But she also thinks you just need to find things way round it.The phases of life when you have money / or timeDon't think too much; don't worry too muchThe luck of being born in a country like the UK, and the freedom that comes from itNottingham Refugee SocietyIf I could magically change one thing in my life I would... mend my ovenTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

'Yorkshire Rows' are four mums, friends, businesswomen who rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. The expedition resulted in an intriguing variety of outcomes: the same journey impacting on different personalities in very different ways. We talked about the perceived stigma of 'irresponsible mothers' swanning off on selfish adventures, about the struggle of life after huge adventures, and the differences in risk between running a business and rowing the Atlantic.This was a wide-ranging, honest and really enjoyable chat. In the sunshine. With cake. 👍PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysYorkshire Rows website, Twitter and Four Mums in a Boat bookRunning business involves risk, but ocean rowing is a different sort of riskThe difference in risk in business versus ocean rowing: losing your life, losing some cashI don't see myself as any sort of athlete, despite rowing the ocean and running a couple of marathonsWe shouldn't do this, but I always compare myself to other athletes. "You're a middle-aged woman with a proper job - what on earth is someone like you rowing an ocean for?"I felt a little bit of my soul was dying. The years were merging into one.Rowing it Alone - book by Debra Searle4 Mums rowing an ocean - people often think that is selfishMy aim was always not to regret what I've done in lifeNY Design Agency - closes 1 year in 7 - TED talk about the power of time offSquirrelled away £50 a month for yearsFollow your gut instinct The best part of rowing the ocean has been all the people we met through doing the project - all these can-do individualsI didn't plan for how I would feel AFTER getting off the boat. I struggle now with feeling content. It took me about 18 months to feel normal againQualified as a performance life coachJeannete - came home settled and fine. Except she decided she didn't want to work any more. She'd worked so hard all her life and missed too much with her kids. It was a chance to reassessFrances - the best thing about life on the boat was how simple it wasHelen and Jeanette have started a businessSimon Biltcliffe - business systemsay 'yes' (and then figure out how to make it happen)We made a good team because we are all so differentStop over-thinking and listen to your gut instinctIf I could live life again I would not fear failureI like to say to people that I am busy when I am not busy so that I can stay at home and read a bookStart with Why - TED talkTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

David Oakes is an actor known for his role in "The Borgias" and Prince Ernest in the ITV show "Victoria". David also runs the Trees a Crowd podcast "for those curious about the world around us."Charm, good looks and talent are just some of the things that I do not share with David. But the point of this podcast is precisely this: to find people whose lives appear to be very different to my own, and then seek out the overlaps, the commonalities, and the lessons I can learn from what they do. We discussed making a living in unpredictable and unreliable ways, the things that scare us, and how to deal with the imposter syndrome.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysDavid Oakes, Twitter, website, podcast.I was blessed with parents who had followed their dreamsMy dad gave up a lucrative career for one which was more emotionally and spiritually rewardingHad doubts about whether he would get work. About half the people he trained with didn't make itThe confidence you need at beginning you can sadly only get by doingI don't know what I want to do until I do itI know that I'm better than some people and not as good as other peopleIt's not useful to doubt whether you are goodIt's the same fear level whether speaking to 10 or 1000It's never too late to re-train, re-purpose, change directionDo something every day that scares youYou spend most of your time out of work - you face constant rejection. When you're the most famous actor in the world, the only way is down.I make sure to enjoy my life in between the work. I work to live, not the other way round.What made me miserable was comparing myself to other actors. I have a rule which is to leave the house every day.Sound recordist Chris Watson - recording dawn chorusThe little adventures of life are what makes life worth livingI suspect that 'enough' does not existRealising that everyone has exactly the same struggles and doubts and worries as us is really helpful.I keep a show journal - writing notes after every performancemaildiary.netTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Theresa Robertshaw helps the elderly get back on bicycles by taking them for rides on an adapted electric tricycle. The mission of Cycling Without Age is to create happiness among our fellow elderly citizens by providing them with an opportunity to remain an active part of society and the local community.They do that by giving them the right to wind in their hair, the right to experience the city and nature close up from the bicycle and by giving them an opportunity to tell their story in the environment where they have lived their lives.That way they build bridges between generations and reinforce trust, respect and the social glue in our society.Cycling Without Age is based on generosity and kindness, slowness, storytelling and relationships. Theresa was my most reluctant interviewee, suggested to me by her daughter who😉 I suspect was due to face her mum's wrath after I thrust a microphone towards Theresa! I really enjoyed going for a ride with Theresa in the tricycle and found our conversation fascinating (not to mention homemade brownies and coffee that she brought along). I felt bad about making Theresa squirm, but I hope that it was worth it to bring you this interesting and thoughtful conversation... Sorry Theresa! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysCycling without age, CalderdaleCycling without age, global siteGenerosity: Cycling Without Age is based on generosity and kindness. It starts with the obvious generous act of taking one or two elderly or less-abled people out on a bike ride. It’s a simple act that everyone can do.Slowness: Slowness allows you to sense the environment, be present in the moment and it allows people you meet along the way to be curious and gain knowledge about Cycling Without Age because you make time to stop and talk.Storytelling: Elderly people have so many stories that will be forgotten if we don’t reach out and listen to them. We tell stories, we listen to stories on the bike and we also document the stories when we share them via word of mouth or on social media.Relationships: Cycling Without Age is about creating a multitude of new relationships: between generations, among the elderly, between pilots and passengers, nursing homes employees and family members. Relationships build trust, happiness and quality of life.Without Age: Life unfolds at all ages, young and old, and can be thrilling, fun, sad, beautiful and meaningful. Cycling Without Age is about letting people age in a positive context – fully aware of the opportunities that lie ahead when interacting in their local community.A chance for people who are immobile or unable to get out, to feel the wind in their hairPhyllis, 100, "it's the first time I've felt air!"Recreating the joy of being on a bikeSome 90-year-old passengers have never been on a bike before - the chance to smell things, to see things close upI hope they feel like it is an adventure. It's very rewarding for pilots and passengers.Passengers with dementia live very much in the moment, commenting on the clouds. Children naturally live adventurously without really thinking about it. Getting the most out of everyday = her focus of living adventurously these daysRegret: When I was 22 I got a visa to Australia on the same day that I got offered a job. I didn't use the visa. Home is where I'm sleeping that night. It's also the family home. It's also where I'm from originally. I'd rather be called weird than a ladyI'm going to be 60 in December and it's great funYou should always risk big changes and new challenges. THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Chris Goddard is the Yorkshire Map Maker. He has been exploring and mapping his local landscapes ever since he was a child, spurred on by curiosity and a love of being outdoors. Chris dedicates his passion for exploring the minutiae of the world to creating intricate, beautiful books about the woods and moors around his home.  He says, "My mother said I was born a good century too late and should have been out exploring and mapping the world in the age of empire. Yet the exploring I like to do need not be particularly exotic, rather it just has to be somewhere new – and you can discover new things around the corner from your house every day. Exploring is also not linear, but nearly always leads me round in circles as I am desperate not to miss anything. Indeed this is the only way to make a good map."PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreysChris Goddard, the Yorkshire map maker. Website and books. Failed to write 'proper books' and settled on a niche of local writing and maps and detailed landscapesHyper-detailed mappingFavourite tree = ash: gracefulness and large size2.5 years to produce the book of his local woods300mx200m wood - keeps finding new thingsRight on your doorstep are things to be discoveredWandering around and following your curiosity. Then later fill in the gaps.I used to think I should be finding somewhere new, but there's nowhere left to discover so I started exploring closer to home. Footpath surveyor for Lake District National Park for a whileTry cutting off all senses but one - then you experience the landscapes in different waysTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jamie Wardley is a professional sand artist who creates far more than the sand castles I joked about. In his own words, "I am a mixed bag with a dose of art, a sprinkle of theatre and an education in Environmental Sciences. I have always tried to do things that bring enjoyment, as I believe if you do, then there is a real chance you will be successful and fulfilled.All the details sort themselves out in the end and great things happen if you just have a go. This led me to working in ice hotels and international sand sculpture festivals across the globe."This is an episode brimful of interesting nuggets about creativity, entrepreneurship, routines and art. My chat with Jamie was one of the most surprising of my journey. I enjoyed it very much. I hope that you do too.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTESIf you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here: www. ko-fi.com/al_humphreysKeep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribeSay hello on Twitter and Instagram: @al_humphreys@sandinyoureyeDon't undervalue routine - it's a good chance to reset and develop your business and yourselfFlair plus drive - you're going to get better at anythingHis young daughter draws every day - practicing - because she wants toBecome the best in your tiny nicheThe way it started was by saying 'hello' to someone [a sand sculptor] on holidayApplication and passion and enthusiasm is more important than raw flairIf people want this sort of thing then they can find it - getting a good blog and telling the world about it was keyniche, if you can, is really goodFirst time he got paid was for making a mermaid in WarringtonFirst one was very stressful but he has developed a self-confidence from persistenceWorking out your running overheads is really important25% art, the rest is running a business and planningWhen you're an artist you really want to focus. But leading a team you are constantly being distracted. There's only so many things you can do in life, so you need to focus on what you really want to do any say 'no' to everything elseYou have to allow yourself and your team to make mistakes. That's really important. Choosing a day rate is hard - this day has to pay for all the other daysEconomic worth - the base costs, plus how much is something worth to the other sideCharge what it's worth, not what it costs. If you have takeaway fish and chips don't put on vinegar - it sweats and go mushyOriginally was going to be an outdoor pursuits instructorAllow yourself to have a goYou don't have to win to be a winner, you just have to try. A lot of people fail merely because they don't tryAmbitions are fluid - once you reach A you want to get to BI started by having fun and following my nose. It's the path to fulfilment. Follow your nose and opportunities will ariseTHIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KOMOOTYour very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. Go explore more with komoot. Use the voucher code ADVENTUROUS to claim your free region maps bundle.The personalised planning and navigation tools ensure you plan the adventure that’s perfect for you. Komoot is Europe’s number 1 outdoor app, with route planning and navigation functionality, and strong community-driven inspirational features in the form of recommended Highlights and inspirational route Collections. It is used by nearly 10 million adventurers worldwide. Komoot is becoming the app of choice for cyclists and hikers the world over, with rapid community growth in the UK, the US and other parts of Europe. You can see my ride’s route on komoot here. ★ Support this podcast ★