Episode 95: Alastair Humphreys and Adventures from Big to Micro
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On this episode: sheds, map grids, busking in Spain, and 5-to-9 adventures. We are talking with Alastair Humphreys, named as National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for his work on the concept of microadventures. He’s had some big adventures, too, from cycling completely around the world in four years to canoeing 500 miles down the Yukon River. And along the way, he’s authored 14 books inspiring people to find room for adventure in their daily lives. The funny thing about going all the way around the world is it makes you realize how little of the world you’ve actually seen. Alastair Humphries In this Episode Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle – Dervla Murphy Sir Ranulph Fiennes – explorer and author Benedict Allen explorersweb.com A single map In the US, you can download your map from the USGS for free Episode 25 – Kolby Kirk Seek and Merlin – apps to identify plants and birds The Coast to Coast Walk Episode 24 – Jesse Blough and The Big Lonely Anna Brones – papercut art As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning – Laurie Lee, and the book that inspired Alastair to busk his way badly across Spain Connect with Alastair Humphreys Website: alastairhumphreys.com Instagram: @al_humphreys Become a Patron The Almost There Adventure Podcast is and will always be free. If you’d like to help us keep the lights on, we are now on Patreon, where you can support our work with a buck or two (or more) each month. Send us some green and help us keep the pod rolling!  Connect with us! Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/ Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/  Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere Our Co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.  
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