Adventure Diaries: Exploration, Survival & Travel Stories

Walking from Patagonia To Venezuela With Ollie Treviso

Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, immersive short stories and meetups at adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlight episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the incredible journey of Ollie Treviso, who walked the entire length of the Andes—from Patagonia to Venezuela.FULL EPISODE with OllieOllie shares unforgettable moments from his expedition, including sailing across the Atlantic in a dilapidated boat, surviving a terrifying fall into a gorge, and experiencing the vast solitude of the salt flats. He also reflects on the surprising kindness he encountered at dangerous borders and the joy of being joined by locals for the final leg of his walk. The episode wraps up with Ollie’s "Call to Adventure," inspiring listeners to disconnect and experience the outdoors with a wild damp.Chapters00:00 Sailing the Atlantic01:55 The Fall03:31 Salt Flats05:45 Border Kindness08:12 Walking with People09:15 Call to Adventure09:54 Outro & Patreon UpdatesSend a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Join Us in Uganda: The Ultimate 11-Day Adventure!

Click Here > Join the Adventure in UgandaJoin us for the adventure of a lifetime! We are opening up limited spaces for listeners to come along on our upcoming 11-day, 250km human-powered expedition across Uganda this October. This trip involves hiking, cycling, and pack rafting across three national parks, including summiting volcanoes, exploring local lakes, and trekking through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a chance to spot mountain gorillas.Timestamped Chapters0:00 Announcement: 11-Day Uganda Adventure0:22  Open Invitation for Listeners0:45 What to Expect: Volcanoes, Lakes & Rainforests1:09 Trip Highlights: Mt. Sabinyo & Gorillas1:28  Finale: Descending the Birira RiverCall to ActionJoin the Adventure in UgandaSend a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

Pan-American Highway Adventures in a School Bus - With The Global Convoy Team

> adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlights reel from the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the incredible journey of the Global Convoy team. From their humble beginnings rallying £75 scrap cars across the globe to converting a massive US school bus for a Pan-American expedition, Max, Joel, and Becca share stories of mechanical mayhem, unexpected local hospitality, and the sheer joy of the open road.Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, and meetups at adventurediaries.com/go.Click here For The Full Episode: Chapters00:00 – Origin Story: Exploring the world with a convoy of hitchhikers01:07 – The £75 Cars: Why cheaper vehicles make for better adventures01:46 – Mechanical Mayhem: Breakdowns, repairs, and the beauty of "bangers"03:49 – The Bus Idea: How a campfire conversation turned into a double-decker dream05:27 – Driving a School Bus: Navigating a massive rig on a standard license05:52 – Nicaragua Incident: A chaotic wrong turn involving a fire engine06:46 – Stacey's Mom Legacy: The perfect retirement for their faithful bus07:52 – Kazakhstan Lamb: A terrifying police stop turns into a warm welcome09:04 – Samurai Sword: Accidentally forging katanas while hitchhiking in Japan09:58 – Call to Adventure: Advice for starting your own journeySend a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

From North Atlantic Storms to Cycling The Silk Road | Chris McCaffrey

Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/goIn preparation for the Season 5 launch of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we’re revisiting the most intense and inspiring moments from Chris McCaffery’s global cycling odyssey. From surviving a violent capsize in the North Atlantic to battling life-threatening illness in Vietnam, Chris’s journey is a testament to resilience. This highlights reel also covers the surreal beauty of the Silk Road, unexpected encounters with Eagle Hunters, and a heartwarming display of hospitality in Tajikistan.CLICK FOR FULL EPISODE Key TopicsThe North Atlantic Storm: A terrifying account of capsizing and repairing a broken rudder hundreds of miles from land.Battling Illness: Chris’s struggle with severe Typhus and Dengue Fever while solo in Vietnam.The Silk Road: Crossing the "no-world" emptiness of Western Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.Cultural Encounters: Meeting Eagle Hunters in a Range Rover and a surprise birthday party in Tajikistan.Call to Adventure: A challenge to listeners to reimagine their local surroundings and find adventure close to home.Chapters[00:00] Introduction[00:32] Surviving a North Atlantic Storm[03:41] Battling Illness in Vietnam[07:49] The Silk Road & Eagle Hunters[10:09] Kindness in Tajikistan[11:34] A Call to Adventure[14:26] Outro & Patreon LaunchSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

The Personal Side of Adventure Diaries...

Chris Watson announces the launch of his personal YouTube channel, a companion to the Adventure Diaries podcast and its called Watson & Wild. This new channel will feature his own adventures and personal content, fulfilling the "call to adventure" theme of the podcast. It’s a space for authentic, non-performative storytelling that allows him to scratch his creative itch in environments he loves.Links & ResourcesChris Watson’s YouTube Channel: AdventureDiaries.com/WatsonChapters00:00 – Introduction to the new personal YouTube channel00:19 – The "why" behind the channel: Authentic adventures & creative expression00:30 – Invitation to follow the personal side of Chris Watson00:35 – How to subscribe and connectSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld