In May 2019, world traveller, the Barefoot Backer, undertook an epic 57-day, 952-mile trek from the furthest Easterly point of Great Britain to the furthest Westerly point. Few people had walked the route before, but it wasn’t the only challenge BB, a somewhat inexperienced trekker, faced. As his name would suggest, BB’s goal was to walk as much of the route barefoot whilst at the same time dealing with his dyspraxia, a condition which affects physical coordination and spacial awareness.

Carrying all his equipment and part wild camping, learn what inspired BB to undertake the challenge, how he planned his route, and the logistics and difficulties he faced each day whilst catching a glimpse of Great Britain in all her glorious geographical and climatic extremes.

You can follow BB on Twitter:
@rtwbarefoot

Also, check out BB’s podcast:
https://traveltalesfrombeyondthebrochure.libsyn.com

YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@RTWBarefoot

Website:
https://barefoot-backpacker.com


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In this episode, I’m delighted to have back in the studio Kyle Henning (Episode 23: Cycling Solo From Djibouti to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro). He’s joined by his friend, James Stevenson, to discuss their new extreme travel challenge: to journey from the lowest point to the highest point of the 21 highest islands in the world. Varying between 3,000 to 5,000 metres and each with its own challenges, Kyle and James will attempt to summit the islands by various means, including cycling, on foot and skis.

Find out what inspired them to take up this new challenge, how they prepared and trained for it, the equipment they are taking and how they have been getting along so far.

You can follow Kyle on Instagram at @FromAfarBook or email him at FromAfarBook@gmail.com

And you can catch up with James on Instagram: @mywaywardsoles, @21islands or via his website: waywardsoles.net

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In this episode I’m joined by the writer, Alison Jean Lester, who, in 1985 at just 19 years old, spent a year studying at Peking University and travelling through China. Pre-Tiananmen and seeing a side of China few foreigners have experienced, Alison discusses how she adapted to the Chinese way of life, the challenges, and the extraordinary encounters she had with its people and the state, including a trip into Tibet. Alison also discusses her latest novel, The Sound of It (available at https://www.benchpressbooks.com).

Alison Jean Lester is the author of the novels Lillian on Life, Yuki Means Happiness and Glide; the memoir Absolutely Delicious: A Chronicle of Extraordinary Dying; and the short story collection Locked Out: Stories Far from Home. Her new novel, The Sound of It, came out in December 2022. Born in the US, she was educated in the US, the UK, China and Italy, and has subsequently lived in Taiwan, Japan and Singapore. She is now in England.
www.alisonjeanlester.com
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In this episode, Hannah Scott interviews Ruth Millington about her five week trip to Colombia. Learn about what inspired her to go, the route she took, and tips and advice on how to stay safe in this fascinating and diverse country.

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This year's Extreme Holidays Podcast Christmas Appeal is in aid of Juana Flores Vegas who was my guest on Episode 19: Sailing the World. This brave and adventurous lady is facing a new and extreme personal challenge. Earlier this year, just a few months after she got married, Juana received the devastating news that she had stage 4 bowel cancer.

In this episode, I speak to Juana and her wife, the artist, Hannah Scott, about Juana's diagnosis and the funds they are raising so that Juana can receive some life-saving treatment back in Spain.

YOU CAN DONATE TO JUANA'S LIFESAVING TREATMENT HERE:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-juana-live

FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT HANNAH'S PAINTING/AUDIO RECORDING INSTALLATION IN AID OF JUANA, CHECK OUT THE LINK TO HER WEBSITE: https://www.hannahscott.com/portfolio/short-walks-in-an-ideal-mediterranean-forest/

Extracts from the art installation are reproduced with the kind permission of Hannah Scott, all rights reserved.

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In 1984, the writer, Sandra Jensen, disillusioned with life, put on her backpack and went off to travel the world. Her first stop was Sri Lanka, but with little funds to support herself, she soon fell into the dark world of travel scams. In this insightful and moving account, Sandra discusses the widespread practices throughout Asia in the 1980s, the risks she took and whether she fell prey to the very person she trusted when offered the opportunity to make some money from selling rubies.

You can follow Sandra and learn more about her work at:
Website: https://www.sandrajensen.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandra_a_jensen
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SandraAJensen

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Season 3 of my Extreme Holidays Podcast is returning shortly. Listen to the trailer to find out about more upcoming, exciting and life-changing travel stories! You can also hear about our special Christmas Appeal for Juana Flores Vegas who was my guest on Episode 19 (Sailing the World) and is facing a new and extreme personal challenge after being diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer.

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The Extreme Holidays Podcast is one-year-old! Thanks to everyone who has tuned in this past year.

To celebrate, listen in to some of my previous extreme traveller guests discuss the one thing they could change to make travel more enjoyable and sustainable. It's a light-hearted look at what even the most experienced travellers can sometimes get frustrated about!

This is also the last episode of the current series. For updates on when the podcast will be returning, don't forget to follow me on my social media links below. See you soon!

A special thanks to:

Hannah Scott
Justin Barker
Gail Aldwin
Elicia Miller
Clive Marsden
Ellis Charlesworth
Peter H. Fogtdal
Sarah Tinsley
Clementine Smith
Claudia Stachelhaus
David T. Garrison
Suzanne Buchanan
Graydon Hazenberg
Ian Pilbeam
Dr. Kimberley Brown
Juana Flores Vegas
Ryan Biddulph
Greta Williams
Sophie Capito
Kyle Henning
James Stevenson


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