Adventure Diaries: Exploration, Survival & Travel Stories
Real adventure isn't just for the pros. The award-winning Adventure Diaries brings you authentic stories of Adventure, exploration and the wonder of the natural world, specifically curated to inspire your next adventure.
Hosted by Chris Watson—an award-winning storyteller and Scottish micro-adventurer—this show bridges the gap between extreme feats and accessible everyday adventures.
Whether you are a seasoned mountaineer, a weekend adventurer, a solo traveler planning your next trip, or someone seeking the mental health benefits of nature, you have found your tribe.
We go beyond the standard interview to decode the "why" and "how" behind the world's greatest adventures.
What Makes This Show Different? Unlike other outdoor podcasts, every episode delivers three distinct promises to help you live a more extraordinary life:
- Unique Adventure Stories: Immersive storytelling from National Geographic explorers, survivalists, ultra-athletes, and frontline conservationists. From the peaks of the Seven Summits to the depths of the Amazon, experience the thrill of the unknown.
- Your Call To Adventure: Passive listening ends here. Each guest issues a practical challenge to inspire you to step out your front door and discover the wild places in your own backyard.
- Pay It Forward: We believe in sustainable travel and stewardship. Every episode highlights a specific charity, wildlife project, or community cause.
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Adventure Diaries: Exploration, Survival & Travel Stories
Think Back To Your Childhood Adventures - With Deon Barrett
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What if your next great adventure isn't out there waiting—but already inside you? In this recap episode, outdoor enthusiast and founder of the True North Project, Deon Barrett, joins us to remind us that adventure doesn’t need to be epic—it just needs to be honest.
Deon’s call to adventure is disarmingly simple: do the thing your heart’s already whispering about. We often ignore that nudge, especially when we don’t know the outcome. But as Deon puts it, “Most people toy with the idea—they just don’t act on it.” His advice? Think back to childhood. What did you love? Mountains, bikes, rivers, running in the woods? Chances are, those moments still hold the key to your joy.
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You don’t need to summit Everest or cross continents to feel alive. Often, the boldest thing is choosing to follow what genuinely lights you up—even if it’s a walk, a climb, or a bike ride that reminds you of being ten years old. Don’t wait to be an expert. Don’t wait at all. And if you’re stuck? “Give Deon a buzz.”
Resources & Guest Links:
- Deon Barrett – True North Project
- Website: truenorthproject.co.uk
- Instagram: @truenorth_project_
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