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Adventure Diaries: Exploration, Survival & Travel Stories

Chris Watson: Storyteller & Micro-Adventurer
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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.

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Today's guest is Henry Brydon — adventurer, writer, and founder of We Are Explorers (Australia's biggest adventure publication) and Outside Kids (a platform ... more

Summer is just around the corner — is your next adventure planned? In this short feature we spotlight Cicerone Press, the UK-based publisher that's been getting people outdoors for over 50 years. From a weekend on the Southwest Coast Path to multi-we... more

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Daniel Eggington is an adventurer from the Black Country in the UK who has spent the last decade pushing himself deeper and deeper into the world's most dema... more

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For over 50 years, Cicerone has been publishing guidebooks that get people outdoors — from weekend walks on the UK's Southwest Coast Path to multi-week treks on the Tour du Mont Blanc and Camino de Santiago.

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Recent Guests

Henry Brydon
Adventurer, writer and founder of We Are Explorers and Outside Kids
We Are Explorers; Outside Kids
Episode: Raising Outside Kids in A Digital World - Henry Brydon (We Are Explorers)
Daniel Eggington
Adventurer with extensive jungle expeditions
Independent adventurer
Episode: Crossing the Darien Gap: Cartels, Jungles & Hostage Training - Daniel Eggington
Oscar Scafidi
Travel writer, history teacher and expedition kayaker
Bradt Travel Guides, Madagascar expedition
Episode: Kayaking Madagascar's Longest River - The Mangok with Oscar Scafidi
Louis-Philippe Loncke
Belgian explorer and expedition specialist
Loncke Expeditions
Episode: Crossing Australia's DEADLIEST Desert Unsupported— Louis-Philippe Loncke
Pete Casey
Explorer who completed sea-to-source ascent of the Amazon River
Ascent of the Amazon
Episode: Ascent Of The Amazon River - 6.5 Years & 7,000KM - With Pete Casey
Beki Henderson
Bafta-nominated adventure filmmaker, expedition safety specialist
Self-employed/Filmmaker
Episode: Pack Rafting Gabon's Uncharted Jungle Rivers with Beki Henderson
Joe Trevorrow
Former Royal Navy sailor turned expedition guide with The Wild Tales
The Wild Tales
Episode: Guyana Jungle Discovery: Petroglyphs & a Lost Cave — Joe Trevorrow
Letícia Benavalli
Brazilian conservation biologist and founder of the Pro Onça Institute
Pro Onça Institute
Episode: Saving Brazil's Jaguars — with Letícia Benavalli
Ricardo Kaljouw
Dutch adventurer and first Benelux climber of the Volcanic Seven Summits
Volcanic Seven Summits / Volcanic7Summits
Episode: Climbing The Volcanic 7 Summits with Ricardo Kaljouw

Host

Chris Watson
Host of Adventure Diaries and lead interviewer; renowned storyteller and Scottish micro-adventurer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Love!

    My all time favourite podcast!! Chris is a fantastic host (with a great accent!!). Gets me through the day, and makes me want to leave my job and build a life centred around adventure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robs_Phipps
    South Africa8 months ago
  • Wonderful work

    I just love Chris’s authentic style and enthusiasm. The interview is always so engaging and informative

    Thank you for your excellent show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F Munro
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Love it

    Great interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tristate hikers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great story

    I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boearly
    United Statesa year ago
  • I enjoy the immediate dive into the stories of adventure. I showed up to hear the grit and grime, and you deliver. The down to earth insight is powerful. Thank you

    Audible
    5
    Andrew Rigney
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise authentic, engaging interviews and practical survival insights.
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Raising Outside Kids in A Digital World - Henry Brydon (We Are Explorers)
Q: What sparked Henry Brydon to start We Are Explorers and Outside Kids?
Henry built We Are Explorers as a way to share outdoor storytelling and community after moving back to the UK; Outside Kids emerged later as a niche, dad-focused platform addressing the desire of parents to get outdoors with their kids in a smartphone-saturated world.
Kayaking Madagascar's Longest River - The Mangok with Oscar Scafidi
Q: What drew you to the Mangok River expedition in Madagascar?
Oscar explains his long-standing interest in African rivers, the chance to test himself on a long, resource-intensive journey, and the importance of already being embedded in Madagascar through teaching and local networks.
Ascent Of The Amazon River - 6.5 Years & 7,000KM - With Pete Casey
Q: Did you set out knowing it would take six and a half years, and how did you plan for that timeline?
No, I did not anticipate such a lengthy duration; my initial plan was two to three years, funded by selling my home, with slow, incremental progress and frequent pauses for logistics and safety. The journey required waiting for floods to recede, securing occasional local partners, and continuous adaptation of routes and gear.
Guyana Jungle Discovery: Petroglyphs & a Lost Cave — Joe Trevorrow
Q: What was the most surprising archaeological find during the expeditions?
Two giant pots atop Makarapin Mountain and a cave filled with petroglyphs, including frog-like figures and stick-man drawings, suggesting complex intertribal connections and possibly ritual use.
Guyana Jungle Discovery: Petroglyphs & a Lost Cave — Joe Trevorrow
Q: How did The Wild Tales approach indigenous communities to start these expeditions?
They collaborate with nine indigenous nations, engaging communities early and sharing profits and responsibilities, with guides embedded in leadership to ensure sustainable, respectful tourism.

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The show centers on real-world expeditions, survival skills, and bold travel narratives from explorers, conservationists, writers, and filmmakers. Episodes commonly cover remote journeys, risk management, indigenous partnerships, and the ethics of storytelling in adventure. A standout quality is how guests translate extreme experiences into practical inspiration, safety lessons, and calls to action for charitable or conservation efforts. Listeners are drawn to immersive storytelling, actionable challenges, and a spirit of exploration that can be pursued from weekend adventures to world-scale expeditions.

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1. Henry Brydon
2. Daniel Eggington
3. Oscar Scafidi
4. Louis-Philippe Loncke
5. Pete Casey
6. Beki Henderson
7. Joe Trevorrow
8. Letícia Benavalli

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