Adventure Travel beckons the daring, thrill-seeking, explorers of the world. Tune in weekly as our hosts discuss and interview like minded outdoor enthusiasts on the 10Adventures Podcast. Join the ever-growing community of intrepid adventure travellers and get inspired as you learn more about hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, trekking, cycling, thru-hiking, skiing and more. On each episode you will hear directly from passionate adventure travellers, guides, authors, globetrotters, tour operators and outdoor enthusiasts about their most epic experiences. Immerse yourself in the world of adventure travel and begin planning your next expedition thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, trekking the Himalayas or cycling the Italian Dolomites. Join as 10Adventures founder Richard, and co-hosts Dave and Karin recap stories of outdoor excursions and adventure travel on the 10Adventures Podcast. Follow us on instagram @10Adventures for more insight into the world of adventure travel.
Episodes
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Adventure travel is within the realm of possibility—you just need to take the leap. Today we are joined by Algirdas, a fervent adventurer, and outdoor enthusiast. Inspired by the 2010 movie The Way, our guest acted on an impulse and hitchhiked down to Spain and walked the Camino de Santiago—which ultimately sparked his passion for adventure.
Following the famed pilgrimage, Algirdas completed several treks and hitchhiking voyages before taking to two wheels and cycle touring through Africa. Biking from Cairo to Cape Town, Algirdas details his route, his experience couch surfing, and his treasured destinations along the way. Tune in and learn all about the demand and resilience required to complete such an extensive, but excellent expedition.
Check out Algirdas’ travel videos on Patreon and Youtube. Don’t forget to follow his journey on Instagram @algirdas_wanders!
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Today we welcome Damian Gelenyns, founder of Legend Life After 40, to the podcast. Damian is an ageless living evangelist, proving that life after 40, 50, or 60 doesn’t have to slow down. Instead, our guest has championed a movement inspiring people to live a life undefined by age.
Challenging the bounds of tradition, Damian encourages people to realize a life of legacy. As a means to foster this fulfilling lifestyle, Damian has created a manifesto and experience challenges to motivate variety and novelty. No matter your age, it’s never too late to start living your best life, and today’s episode will surely entice you to start living a bucket list life.
Find inspiration through the Ageless Living Manifesto and sign up for his 52 Experiences Challenge!
Check out the books referenced in the episode: How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton M Christensen and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl.
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
We invite you to get inspired as we chat with Annabel Streets, author of 52 Ways to Walk. After an unexpected accident, Annabel transformed her lifestyle, incorporating walking into her daily routine in any way possible—from a walking desk to walking book club meetings and beyond. In doing so, she developed a fascination with walking and the science behind the action– inspiring her newest novel.
Spiritually, mentally, and physically transformative, walking is an innate behaviour that has lost its luster—but Annabel hopes to inspire this fulfilling practice in others. Today we learn about how walking engenders the production of endocannabinoids and serotonin which have a profound impact on our moods, in addition to the physical and spiritual benefits. Tune into this thought-provoking episode and get all the best tips and tricks to improve your walking practice.
Check out Annabel’s website and find her Twitter and Instagram @annabelabbs.
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
On today’s episode we are joined by Debbie Olson, accomplished editor, columnist, and co-author of 125 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta and the newly released second edition—200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta. In a province abundant with soaring crests, glaciers, blue lakes, and wildlife, Debbie and co-author Leigh McAdam have highlighted the greatest natural wonders in Alberta for us to enjoy.
Tune in as Debbie details the research that went into writing this insightful book, including countless flat tires and tireless climbs. From Lake Louise to Castle Provincial Park and Larch Valley, Alberta’s topographic variety and amazing natural sanctuaries offer boundless adventure pursuits, and Debbie shares with us her favorite destinations. This enlightening episode will leave you longing for the Rockies!
Check out Wander Woman Travel Magazine and don’t forget to grab a copy of 200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas, and Wild Places.
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Today we welcome back Ally Watson to the podcast as she shares her experience thru-hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail. The Arizona Trail is an ever-evolving route that travels over 800-miles across Arizona, linking together deserts, canyons, mountains, and forests. Divided into 43 sections, this demanding trek explores the rugged and remote wilderness, taking hikers through 6 National Parks and Forests.
Tune in as Ally highlights her time on this amazing trail, disclosing her budget, gear, and how she raised funds for a humanitarian organization along the way. Get inspired as Ally narrates the highs and lows of her remarkable journey and find out how you too can incorporate fundraising efforts into your epic adventures.
We encourage you to check out these incredible organizations Ally has raised funds for as she trekked: No More Deaths and Women of Courage.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @10Adventures!
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
On today’s episode, we discuss the power of walking with Torbjørn Ekelund, author of In Praise of Paths: Walking through Time and Nature. After an unexpected epilepsy diagnosis affected his ability to drive, Torbjørn began walking—everywhere. For the past 6 years, our guest has rediscovered the wonderment of walking and the benefits of travelling by foot.
In addition to the obvious mental and physical benefits, Torbjørn details how walking permits a more immersive and intentional practice, engendering reconnection, reflection, and meditation. This inspiring podcast romanticizes going by foot, and by the end of the episode, you’ll be reaching for your walking shoes.
Check out Torbjørn’s website and don’t forget to grab a copy of his book!
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
On today’s episode, our host Richard returns to have a conversation about the reality and demand of solo adventure travel. Joined by Chris, founder of Adventure Solos– an adventure company specializing in solo travel, we are indulged in an insightful discussion about what solo trips involve, including the surprising social dynamic.
With post-pandemic travel on a rise, Chris details the benefits of solo travel, and how it facilitates connections with like-minded explorers. Our guest also shares with us fun anecdotes and simplistic directions from his incredible motorcycling adventure down the Coast of West Africa! Chock full of information and inspiration, this episode will motivate you to live more adventurously.
Find your next adventure with Adventure Solos and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram @adventuresolos!
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Home to 63 National Parks and over 420 National Park Sites, the United States protects over 84 million acres of wilderness that exemplify the country’s beauty and diversity. On today’s episode of the podcast, we welcome Becky Lomax, an established photographer and award-winning writer who possesses extensive knowledge of the US National Park system.
Beckoning the exploration of international adventurers, the US National Parks showcase some of the finest landscapes in the world. Tune in as Becky divulges all the best tips and tricks when it comes to escaping the oh-so-common crowds, securing a park reservation through the National Park Service, or a camping permit. Sharing with us some of her favourite National Parks in the country, this episode will likely leave you restless and eager to explore the great outdoors.
Keep up with Becky’s adventures on Instagram or Twitter!
Learn more about the US National Parks and grab a copy of her award-winning book, “Moon USA National Parks” from her website.
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
On today’s episode of the podcast, we welcome back adventurer Thomas Bouïssaguet to discuss the details of France’s newest long-distance thru-hike: the HexaTrek. Linking together pre-established trails, the HexaTrek is a 3,034 km route that connects 14 of the most beautiful national parks, crossing France from the Vosges to the Pyrenees.
Tune in to learn more about this adventure, the upcoming pioneer trek, and how Thomas plans to tackle this epic expedition over the next few months. Boasting the opportunity to indulge in bread, cheese, and cured meats in charming villages along the way, the Hextrek also explores a variety of landscapes, including the French Alps, the coast, and the rugged and remote wilderness. Yielding an unrivaled experience, we cannot wait to venture this trek ourselves.
Check out the HexaTrek website and Instagram for additional information regarding this epic thru-hike.
Follow Thomas’s adventure in real-time on his Instagram, through his podcast “In a Tent with a Frenchman”, or on Youtube.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
On today’s episode, we are joined by a human-powered adventure family, Yukon4Explore. A family of four from Canada’s North, Ed, Jocelyn, and their sons Heron and Sitka have embarked on several amazing bike tours over the years, and today they share with us their epic experiences.
Tune in and learn all about the wonders of family adventure travel and how this intrepid group plans their tours together. Currently cycling through Europe, both the kids have had a large part in organizing the itinerary, especially in planning the daily dessert challenges! Proving that life after kids can still be adventurous, this episode with the Yukon4Explore family is an inspiring one.
Learn more about Yukon4Explore and their adventure travels in their wonderful e-book, Bike Touring with Kids: the Oceania Odyssey.
Don’t forget to check out the Yukon4Explore blog which updates their current adventures, and the @yukon4explore Instagram for some mouth-watering dessert content.