The 10Adventures Podcast

What would it look like to explore Europe with nothing but a bike, a few friends, and complete trust in human kindness? In this week’s episode, we chat with Nathaniel Allenby, author of Cycle of Kindness, which chronicles the first leg of his six-year, 28,000-mile cycling journey across ten countries. The twist? Nathaniel did it almost entirely without money, relying on the generosity of strangers, dumpster diving, and the spirit of community to make it from Amsterdam to the edges of Europe. They discuss what it’s like to live fully outside of society’s norms, the lessons learned from minimalist travel, and how uncertainty can become a pathway to resilience and human connection. Nathaniel also reflects on how this journey — part physical challenge, part social experiment — reshaped his worldview and inspired a deeper belief in people’s inherent kindness. 👉 To learn more, visit: Cirque Quirk https://cirquequirk.com/ https://linktr.ee/CirqueQuirk The Cycle of Kindness           https://linktr.ee/TheCycleOfKindness   Allenby Art https://allenbyart.myshopify.com/ https://www.instagram.com/allenbyart   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/

The Camino de Santiago isn’t just a walk — it’s a 1,200-year-old tradition that has shaped European history, faith, and culture. In this fascinating episode, Richard is joined by Eva Schubert, host of the Villains and Virgins Podcast, to explore the real history of the Camino de Santiago. Eva dives into how this world-famous pilgrimage began, how it evolved through plagues and reformations, and why it continues to captivate hundreds of thousands of modern-day pilgrims every year. From the discovery of Saint James’s remains in 9th-century Spain to the influence of medieval trade, Muslim culture, and even marketing in modern times, this conversation uncovers the rich layers of meaning behind one of the world’s greatest walks.   👉 To learn more, visit: Website: https://villainsandvirgins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evaschubert/?hl=en 👉 Listen to the Villains and Virgins History Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/villains-and-virgins-history-podcast/id1517874816 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLteESDDVIavTfrljkgjFpLlrlCuC3I2dV About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/ Also, you can check one of our local tours at: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-sanabres-to-santiago-de-compostela/

What happens when life throws you its hardest challenges — and you decide to face them on a bicycle? In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, Richard talks with Risa August, author of The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike. Her memoir chronicles her ride from Canada to Mexico while navigating a rare pituitary disease and the collapse of her marriage. Risa shares how cycling became a vehicle for resilience, healing, and rediscovery. From the fatigue of post-surgery recovery to relentless rainstorms, from group dynamics on the road to finding unexpected strength in vulnerability, her story is a powerful reminder that adventure is not just about distance — it’s about courage.   👉 To learn more, visit: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Unpaved-Border-Brain-Tumor-ebook/dp/B0CLZ19WHX?ref_=ast_author_dp Website: https://www.risaaugust.com/ About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/ Also, you can check one of our local tours at: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/camino-sanabres-to-santiago-de-compostela/

What does it take to run around the entire world? In this episode, Richard sits down with Marie Leautey, a French ultra-endurance runner who became the fastest woman — and only the second woman in history — to complete a run around the Earth. Marie recently released her book Lootie's World Run, sharing her incredible 700+ marathon journey across continents. Marie’s story is one of resilience, perseverance, and the pursuit of impossible goals. She explains how she broke down the monumental task into manageable steps, how running connected her to cultures and landscapes most tourists never see, and why the journey was as much about mindset as it was about mileage. This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing a challenge that feels out of reach — because if Marie can run around the world, what might be possible for you? 👉 To learn more, visit: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Looties-World-Run-Extraordinary-Fastest/dp/B0F4RTKXXL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lootierun/?hl=en   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/ Also, you can check one of our local tours at https://www.10adventures.com/tours/  

When you think of hiking in the U.S., Texas might not be the first place that comes to mind — but maybe it should. In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, Richard is joined by E. Dan Klepper, a Texas native, acclaimed artist, writer, and outdoor adventurer. Klepper is the author of the newly released second edition of 100 Classic Hikes in Texas, and he shares why Texas offers some of the most diverse, rewarding, and surprising hiking in America. From the desert canyons of Big Bend to hidden Hill Country trails, Klepper explains what makes Texas hiking unique, what dangers and challenges hikers should be prepared for, and which hikes best capture the soul of the state. Along the way, he reflects on his father’s legacy as a longtime outdoor editor, the role of serendipity in his career, and his passion for connecting people with the landscapes of Texas.   👉 To learn more, visit: Website: https://www.edanklepper.com/ Instagram: @edanklepper   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/ Also, you can check one of our local tours at https://www.10adventures.com/tours/

What drives someone to paddle a thousand miles alone through the Canadian subarctic? In this episode, Richard talks with Stephan Kesting, author of Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic. Stephan shares the story behind his epic 50-day canoe journey, a trip shaped by health challenges, risk, and a relentless drive to keep moving forward. Along the way, he reflects on lessons about wilderness, resilience, and the balance between risk and reward. From grueling days of non-stop travel, to swarms of northern bugs, to the history of fur traders and Indigenous canoe routes, Stephan brings listeners into the harsh but awe-inspiring world of the subarctic. His book combines gripping adventure with reflections on life, nature, and the meaning of perseverance itself. 👉 Find the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612 👉 To learn more, visit: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialwilderness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@essentialwilderness Website: https://essentialwilderness.com/   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/ Also, you can check one of our local tours at https://www.10adventures.com/tours/

Can the wilderness really teach us how to lead? Sandy Colhoun, President of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), says yes. In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, Sandy shares stories from his outdoor journey, explains how NOLS has taught leadership through expeditions for 60 years, and reflects on why the wilderness remains the ultimate classroom. From expedition behavior to wilderness skills to building lifelong confidence, this episode will inspire you to see the outdoors in a new way. 👉 Learn more about NOLS:  http://nols.edu/  https://www.nols.edu/about/expedition-behavior/ 👉 Or, find them on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nols1965 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolsedu   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/ Also, you can check one of our local tours at https://www.10adventures.com/tours/

Thinking about escaping the cold this winter? Look south! In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, Richard is joined by Nadine — fresh back from maternity leave — to count down the 10 best treks in South America. These are the adventures most loved and most booked on Ten Adventures, mixed with a few insider favorites that pack an unforgettable punch. From the rugged peaks of Patagonia to the cultural wonders of Peru and the hidden gems of Bolivia and Colombia, this episode is full of inspiration for your next big adventure. Whether you’re looking for a guided trek, a challenging circuit, or a once-in-a-lifetime view of Machu Picchu, there’s something here for every hiker.   🥾 The Top 10 Treks in South America Here are the trails discussed in the episode (with links to start planning your own trek):   Lost City Trek – Colombia 👉 Colombia Hiking Tours 👉 Lost City Trek   Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek – Peru 👉 Peru Hiking Tours 👉 Peruvian Andes Tours 👉 Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain + Machu Picchu   Chimborazo Summit – Ecuador 👉 Ecuador Hiking Tours 👉 Climb Chimborazo   Salkantay Trek – Peru 👉 Peru Hiking Tours 👉 Machu Picchu Tours 👉 Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu   Trekking Ecuador’s Volcanoes 👉 Ecuador Hiking Tours 👉 Trekking the Avenue of the Volcanoes   W Trek – Torres del Paine, Chile 👉 Chile Hiking Tours 👉 Torres del Paine Tours 👉 W Trek Torres del Paine 👉 Self-Guided W Trek   Inca Trail – Peru 👉 Peru Hiking Tours 👉 Machu Picchu Tours 👉 Classic Inca Trail (Private)   Cordillera Real Trek – Bolivia 👉 Bolivia Hiking Tours 👉 Cordillera Real Trek   Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit Trek – Peru 👉 Peru Hiking Tours 👉 Peruvian Andes Tours 👉 Huayhuash Trek 👉 Short Huayhuash Tour   O Circuit – Torres del Paine, Chile 👉 Chile Hiking Tours 👉 Torres del Paine Tours 👉 Self-Guided O Circuit 👉 O Circuit Torres del Paine Tour About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/ Also, you can check one of our local tours at https://www.10adventures.com/tours/    

What if the best prescription for better health isn’t found in a bottle, but just outside your front door? In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, Richard speaks with Professor Jay Maddock, a global leader in the science of nature and health. Jay shares fascinating research on how spending time outdoors — whether it’s a quick 10-minute break in a park or a weekend in the wilderness — restores our attention, reduces stress, improves creativity, strengthens the immune system, and even speeds recovery in hospitals. From the importance of getting children outdoors to why doctors and even the military are prescribing time in nature, this episode is packed with evidence and inspiration to make nature a daily part of life.   To learn more, visit: Website: https://www.natureandhealthalliance.org/   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/ Also, you can check one of our local tours at https://www.10adventures.com/tours/  

We all know travel can broaden our horizons — but what happens when our adventures harm the very places we love? In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we sit down with Rebecca Thompson, an award-winning sustainability leader and founder of Sustainable Travel Technologies, to discuss how we can move beyond “less harm” and into travel that actively creates a positive impact. Rebecca has worked across the globe helping tourism companies and travelers rethink their choices. She shares insights from destinations grappling with overtourism, explains the hidden social and economic costs of our travel habits, and offers easy, practical tips anyone can use to make their next trip more sustainable — without losing the joy of discovery. Rebecca’s stories will challenge the way you think about your role as a traveler. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or a weekend road-tripper, this conversation will inspire you to travel better.     To learn more, visit:   Website: https://sustainabletravel.tech/ LinkedIn: Rebecca Thompson   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/  

In this powerful episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we sit down with Michael O’Brien, a former executive turned mindfulness advocate and cyclist, to hear how a near-fatal accident on a morning ride changed his life forever. After being struck by an SUV in what he now calls his "Last Bad Day," Michael's recovery journey became the foundation for his transformational approach to life. He discusses how meditation, gratitude, and mindfulness helped him shift from chasing happiness to intentionally living it — and how he eventually fulfilled a lifelong dream of cycling across the U.S.. This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck, stressed, or searching for a more purposeful way to live.   To learn more, visit: Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ App: Pause. Breathe. Reflect. on iOS or Android  LinkedIn: Michael O’Brien   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/  

On this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we’re joined by filmmaker, traveler, and author Matt Tori, whose new book Go See America: 118 of the USA’s Greatest Hits (According to a Guy Who Visited Them All) captures over 100 of the most awe-inspiring places across the US National Park system. From iconic landmarks like Yosemite and Zion to lesser-known gems like Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Matt shares his picks for the Top 10 Hikes in the Western US National Parks — along with insider travel tips and personal stories from his cross-country adventures. Whether you're planning your next road trip or dreaming of visiting every national park, this episode is packed with trail-tested recommendations and inspiration to hit the trail.   To get Matt’s book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4RRVST6   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/  

In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we explore the fascinating connection between neuroscience and the outdoors with Dr. Jamey Maniscalco, a neuroscientist, wellness consultant, and former pharmaceutical industry professional. Dr. Maniscalco unpacks how our overstimulated, fast-paced modern lives are misaligned with how our brains evolved. He shares compelling research on how time in nature can reduce stress, improve attention and creativity, and even enhance our relationships. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a wellness seeker, or someone simply looking to feel more grounded, this episode delivers science-backed reasons to spend more time outside — and how even small steps can make a big difference.     To learn more, visit: manifestwellness.co   Get Jamey’s 10 Wellness Habits at this link: https://wild-hill-99243.myflodesk.com/123   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/  

In this unique episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we speak with Adam Lee, who walked 700 miles across the United Kingdom — not alone, but with a donkey named Martin. What began as a quest to avoid carrying a heavy backpack turned into an unforgettable journey filled with encounters, laughter, and life lessons. Adam shares the surprising reasons he brought a donkey, how the pair traveled from Cape Wrath in Scotland to Portland Bill on England’s southern coast, and how walking slowly, and with an animal, transformed the way strangers interacted with him. From finding wild campsites to managing Martin’s grazing schedule, this is a story of simplicity, connection, and self-reliance. Along the way, Adam shares insights from other major adventures across Latin America, the Pamir Highway, and Scotland — and reveals his dream trek from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.   To learn more, visit:   https://adamwalks.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/adamswalks/   About Us 🌍     10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/  

In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we travel to Japan’s southernmost islands to explore Okinawa, a region known for its tropical beaches, rich cultural history, and unique longevity. Our guest is Yuki Tanimura, an Okinawan native and adventure guide, who shares why Okinawa should be on every traveler’s list, especially for those looking to explore Japan beyond the usual Tokyo-Kyoto route. Yuki walks us through the natural wonders, historical roots, and wellness lifestyle that make Okinawa so special. He also introduces his company’s circumnavigation cycling tour, offers travel tips, and dives into the Blue Zone secrets of Okinawan food, ikigai (life purpose), and slow living. Whether you're a beach lover, cyclist, foodie, or cultural traveler, this episode reveals why Okinawa is Japan’s best-kept adventure secret.     To learn more, visit:   https://www.10adventures.com/tour/okinawa-4-day-e-bike-tour/ https://www.10adventures.com/tour/okinawa-cycling-tour/   About Us 🌍   10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/  

EP-221 CROSSING THE PYRENEES: Nikita Grachev’s Solo Journey on the HRP In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we dive into one of the most demanding and spectacular long-distance treks in Europe — the Pyrenean Haute Route (HRP), with hiker and filmmaker Nikita Grachev. Starting with just four days of backpacking experience, Nikita set out to walk across the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Along the way, he navigated unmarked trails, carried everything on his back, and captured the entire journey in a stunning seven-part YouTube series. Nikita shares what makes the HRP special — from remote wilderness and few resupply points to dramatic shifts in terrain and weather. He also opens up about his love for wild places, the joy of solitude, and how he’s preparing for his next big trek in Sweden.   To learn more, visit: 🌐 Website: https://www.youtube.com/@morkani 📷 Instagram: @morkani.trail   About Us 🌍   10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/  

 In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we head to southern Japan to explore Kyushu — one of the country’s most beautiful and least-traveled regions. Our guest, Max Wall, is a Swedish-born cycling guide who has called Kyushu home for over seven years. He shares what makes this rugged, culture-rich island a paradise for adventure travelers, food lovers, and seekers of authentic Japanese experiences. Max shares how he discovered Japan through manga, became fluent in Japanese, and built a life leading travelers through remote towns, volcanoes, and hidden hot springs. From scenic cycling routes to gourmet meals made with local produce, Max brings Kyushu to life — and explains why this region should be on your list for your second (or even first!) trip to Japan.   To learn more, visit:   https://www.10adventures.com/tour/rural-kyushu-bike-gourmet/ https://www.10adventures.com/tour/volcano-kyushu-hiking-cycling/   About Us 🌍   10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/  

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of addiction, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. International: https://findahelpline.com USA and Canada: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988   In this deeply moving and inspiring episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we sit down with Pawel Durakiewicz — a multiple Guinness World Record holder who turned his life around after battling addiction and suicidal thoughts. Once on the brink of self-destruction, Pavel found healing through nature, movement, and radical resilience. He shares his journey from the depths of alcohol addiction to running barefoot marathons on ice, walking over 3,000 kilometers without shoes, and founding a recovery center in Sicily. Pavel speaks powerfully about how nature, yoga, and community helped him transform psychological pain into purpose — and how he now helps others rediscover the miracle within themselves.   To learn more, visit:   🌐 Website: https://diamondsoul.org 📷 Instagram: pawel_durakiewicz About Us 🌍   10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/

In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we travel to one of the most underrated adventure destinations in the world: Jordan. Our guest, Ayman Abd-AlKareem, co-founder of Experience Jordan, shares his passion for hiking, cycling, and connecting travelers with the rich culture, history, and landscapes of his home country. Ayman tells the story of how he helped build Jordan’s premier walking and cycling holidays from the ground up — from mapping trails and launching homestays to guiding travelers into Petra through the “back door.” He shares the true magic of the Jordan Trail, the rise of Jordan’s bikepacking culture, and how tourism is empowering local communities across the country. Whether you’ve dreamed of hiking in Wadi Rum, floating in the Dead Sea, or experiencing Bedouin hospitality, this episode brings Jordan to life in a whole new way.   To learn more, visit:   🎬 YouTube: @experiencejordan 🌐 Website: www.experiencejordan.com   About Us 🌍   10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/    

In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we’re joined by Beverly and Julian, a couple in their 60s who decided it was time for a radical reset. Instead of easing into retirement, they set out to cycle from the UK all the way to New Zealand, a bold adventure that redefined their lives, their careers, and how they spend their time.   What happens when you decide not to retire, but to reinvent?    They dive into the highs and lows of the trip, from quiet backroads in Europe to stunning coastal rides in South Korea, less-traveled roads in Japan’s Honshu island, and rugged routes in New Zealand. Whether you're dreaming of your own long-term adventure or simply want to hear how bold life changes really happen, this episode is a must-listen.     To learn more, visit:   📷 Instagram: @cycling_into_our_60s   About Us 🌍   10Adventures 🌟 was founded with one goal in mind: to make active travel accessible, promoting mental and physical well-being. 🚶‍♀️🚴 Our mission is to eliminate the stress of holiday planning, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your journey. We offer seamless trip coordination, handling accommodations, meals, transfers, and guides 🗺️ through our network of vetted local tour operators in over 80 countries. For those who prefer a lighter load, we arrange luggage transfers, ensuring a stress-free biking or hiking experience. 🧳🌄   Specializing in private and personalized travel experiences, our team 🧑‍💼🌐 is dedicated to tailoring trips to your preferences. We understand that travel is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. As fellow active travelers, we provide genuine, human support to ensure your journey with 10Adventures is as unique and fulfilling as possible. 🤝✨   To learn more, visit https://www.10adventures.com/ 🌐 Or contact us at https://www.10adventures.com/contact/