Wild Chats with Ben Southall
Join host Ben Southall for Wild Chats, a series that dives deep into the world of adventure. We bring you trail runners, hikers, travelers, and explorers sharing their most inspiring and wildest stories from around the globe.
Whether you're chasing ultra-running dreams, planning your next big trek, or simply looking for a spark of adventure, Wild Chats delivers firsthand insights from those who live and breathe the outdoors.
🎙 New episodes every other Friday!
Presented by Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia
Wild Chats with Ben Southall
MicroAdventures and Getting Unwilded With Alastair Humphreys
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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: https://alastairhumphreys.com
Buy his new book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Unwilded-Natural-Without-Noticing-Matters/dp/1785634836
Check out the beer can camera: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXrpldrDU3G/
🎙️ Hosted by
Ben Southall from Best Life Adventures: https://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