
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 Jul 05, 2021
Cycling Scotland‘s epic North Coast 500 with Dan Lo Presti
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
On this episode we hear all about Scotland’s North Coast 500 (NC500) from Dan Lo Presti, who biked the 516 mile route spanning Scotland’s stunning west coast and some of its most northerly coastal points. The NC500 has been garnering some major attention in recent years, and bike touring is become increasingly popular on the remarkably scenic route. Dan shares his incredible 10-day experience with us, bringing us along on his epic journey and sharing on everything from wild camping and wildlife, to the incredible people he encountered on the route as well as the delicious food!
Dan’s story emphasizes the pure joy that comes from the freedom afforded by bike touring. Being able to stop, start, rest, camp, and eat wherever he pleased along the way was an incredibly unique and rewarding experience. Join us to find out how bike touring allows you to become a part of the very fabric of the environment you're exploring--and how it enables you to experience it in a way, otherwise impossible!
Check us out on Instagram @10Adventures

Monday Jun 28, 2021
Cycle Touring Arizona and Utah
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
On this episode we learn more about cycle touring the southwestern region of the United States. Tune in for the exciting story of two pals Luke and Jack, who celebrated their graduation with an epic 20-day self-supported bike tour across the United State’s Arizona and Utah. The dynamic duo decided to skip the week-long typical graduation holiday and instead hopped on their bikes for an incredible ride, which led them from Phoenix to St. George Utah. From spellbinding National Parks including Capitol Reef, Zion and Grand Canyon, to the spectacular highlights of several State Parks along the way, these guys lived out the cycling dream of a lifetime.
Find out about all of the essentials on their trip, including routes, terrain, accommodations, food, and the like-minded friends they made along the way. There is no doubt that this episode will inspire you to book your next cycle touring journey!
Follow us on Instagram @10Adventures

Monday Jun 21, 2021
Thru-Hiking Croatia’s Via Adriatica
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Curious to learn more about the potential of thru-hiking in Croatia? This episode we speak with Thomas Bouissaguet who was the 10th person ever to complete the new 1100km thru-hike known as the Via Adriatica, which spans the length of Croatia. Learn more about what to expect, how to prepare, and what to pack when venturing the Via Adriatica thru-hike. So what inspired Thomas to take on this epic journey solo in the crazy year that was 2020? Tune in to this episode to find out and also learn more about Thomas’s gear, camping and huts along the trail, and he’s fateful encounters with several Croatian “angels”.
Check out Thomas’s podcast “In a Tent with a French Man” for a closer day-by-day look at the highs and lows of his adventure and find him on social media @cartapouille.
Check us out on Instagram @10Adventures

Monday Jun 14, 2021
The Camino de Santiago: Walking the Via de la Plata
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Learn more about what to expect when hiking a long distance pilgrimage such as the Camino de Santiago. On today’s episode we speak with Melanie Radzicki- McManus, an intrepid adventurer who shares her insight into one of the Camino’s lesser-travelled trails, the beautiful Via de la Plata, which covers 800km crossing the west of Spain from north to the south. Get helpful tips from Melanie’s first-hand experience on everything from terrain, backpacking, and dining, to when to go and how to prepare. She also let’s us in on a little secret she calls “Camino Magic” which you don’t want to miss out on hearing about!
Guest Profile:
Tune in as Melanie shares the story of how walking on Spain’s famous Camino de Santiago pilgrim route, caused her to fall in love with this type of adventure. Since then, Melanie has brought her passion for long-distance trails back home to the US with her, where she is on a mission to complete all 11 of the US National Scenic Trails, which she is well on her way to doing!
You can learn more about Melanie’s epic adventures and get inspired for your own by checking out her website. Also check out Melanie’s article on 10Adventures here ,where she shares a comprehensive guide to walking Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail, one of 11 National Scenic Trails in the US.
Follow us on Instagram @10Adventures

Monday Jun 07, 2021
Hiking Germany’s Malerweg with Alexandra Koken
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
The Malerweg, also known as “The Painter’s Way” is a fairly easy-going 112km hike in east Germany’s Elbe Valley, and is most well-known for being the inspiration behind several Romantic painter’s naturalist landscape paintings. On this episode we speak to Alexandra Koken, who shares with us her 8-day experience hiking the trail and what makes it one of her favourite treks to this day. From cozy B&B’s to crossing the famous Bastei bridge, and endless coffee and cake-- tune in for the complete run-down on Germany’s mesmerizing Malerweg!
Guest Profile:
Find out what drew Alexandra, an American ex-pat currently living in Berlin, to hiking and spending more time in the great outdoors. After watching the movie Wild starring Reese Witherspoon, Alexandra decided she wanted to make some changes to her lifestyle and began walking on the weekends while living in London, UK. From there, her love for walking and hiking adventures spiraled.
Check out Alexandra’s incredible article on walking the Malerweg, and if you’re interested in doing this incredible walk yourself, find out more about a self-guided tour of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Follow us on Instagram @10Adventures for more travel inspo

Monday May 31, 2021
Trekking in Nepal with your Children with Eva Wieners
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Curious about what it is like to travel with children? Tune in to hear about how Eva encouraged her daughter to hike through the Himalaya Mountains at the age of 6! Eva shares her best tips on how to get children motivated and ready to tackle incredible treks, and how she began with smaller walks, working her way towards hiking Everest Base Camp when her daughter was just 9 years old! This is a story of family, nature, and adventure that you don’t want to miss! Find out how you can inspire your children to take on the great outdoors in ways you’ve never imagined and tips and tricks to help along the way.
Guest Profile:
On this episode we get inspired by Freelance writer and blogger Eva Wieners who weaves an incredible story of trading in her small town in Germany for the mighty peaks of Nepal with her then two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, where they remained for 7 years. Over the course of their time together in Nepal, Eva and her daughter tackled incredible treks together, bonding over the great outdoors where they found no distractions, but only the peace of the mountains.
For everything you need to know about getting outside with your kids, whether it be biking, hiking, climbing or canoeing, check out Eva’s incredible website.
Learn more about adventure travel on our Instagram @10Adventures

Thursday May 27, 2021
Hiking Greenland: The Arctic Circle Trail with Lisa Germany
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Ever wonder what it would be like to hike Greenland’s most famous long-distance trail, the 160km Arctic Circle Trail (ACT)? Hiking through glaciers, arctic tundras, and snow-dusted mountains, this impressive cross country trail packs a punch! Find out what makes this trek so incredibly special and get an insider’s look at huts and camping on the ACT, must-haves on your packing list, how to get there, and a head-up on some arctic tundra animal friends you might spot along the way!
Guest Profile:
On this episode we tune into the story of how travel changed Australian-born, Lisa Germany’s life, and how her mid-life around-the-world adventure went from a planned 6 month trip to a whopping 4 years. After travelling through South America and Central Asia, Lisa took on Iceland and then fell head-over-heels for the enormous island of Greenland, which she loved so much that she ended up moving to permanently.
Check out Lisa’s website where you’ll find her fascinating travel blog along with beautiful images. Lisa has also contributed some amazing articles at 10Adventures, including one on the Arctic Circle Trail.
If Greenland is on your travel list, why not take a look at some spectacular tours at 10Adventures.
Check us out on Instagram @10Adventures

Monday May 24, 2021
Sailing in Greece with Stavros Makris
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
What better way is there to explore the stunning Mediterranean country than by boat? Sailing is an idyllic way to view the stunning scenery and learn about the country’s rich history as you adventure along the coast. Go beyond the typical tourist traps and experience an authentic cultural immersion as you hop islands and sail the blue-hued waters of the Med.
Guest Profile:
On this episode we have our eyes opened to the extraordinary world of sailing in Greece with Stavros Markis, co-founder of the Greek sailing tour operator, Bearing True South. Stavros shares how his descending from a long line of fishermen in Greece contributed to his love of being on the water, and why Greece is the ideal destination for your next sailing adventure. Bearing True South seeks to show their guests a Greece you just don’t see on the main tourist path and their emphasis on authentic cultural experiences sets their sailing adventures apart. From mouth-watering cuisine to island highlights and what a day-in-the-life looks like on a sailing tour in Greece, we hear about it all!
If you’re anything like us, this episode will have you wanting to book your own Greek sailing trip in no time! Check out one of Bearing True South’s epic Greek sailing tours at 10Adventures.
For more adventure travel inspo, check us out on Instagram @10Adventures

Thursday May 20, 2021
Travelling Solo in Iran and Saudi Arabia
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the Middle East? On this episode our guests narrate their epic solo adventures in the Middle East and reveal the most tourist friendly destinations, as well as the more primitive, immersive experiences along the way. From Iran to Kurdistan to Saudi Arabia, we learn all about the culture, accommodations and must-see attractions in these history rich countries.
Guest Profile:
Tune in as we chat with globetrotters Erin and Yann about their far-out adventures while travelling together in Iran and Saudi Arabia. The intrepid pair bonded instantly it seems while sharing a roast chicken at a hostel in Tehran, and from here, the two blazed a trail off the main tourist path while exploring the far reaches of both countries. Getting off the tourist path in Iran, and being some of the first western tourists to receive visas for leisure travel to Saudi Arabia, these two tell a tale of wanderlust that you don’t want to miss! Find out how they wound up with VIP access to the revered, 2000-year-old ruins at Al-’Ula, and what it’s like to stay at a military hotel in the Middle East.
Check out a list of 10Adventures tours in the Middle East.
Check us out on Instagram @10Adventures

Monday May 17, 2021
Ski touring on Vancouver Island
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Ski touring on Vancouver Island? That was our thought too! Tune in to hear about how 3 guys pushed the boundaries and traversed the wild reaches of the Strathcona National Park and crossed Vancouver Island on their epic 10-day ski touring and winter camping journey. Reaching elevations of 800m to 1200m daily and covering a total distance of 80km, this adventure is one you don’t want to miss out on hearing about!
On this episode we chat with Mitch and Jonathan who tell the incredible story of their ski touring adventure across Vancouver Island, Canada, from Comox in the east to the shores of Tofino on the west. Learn more about the terrain, weather, and preparation needed to successfully complete this significant undertaking.
Ready to hit the slopes? Check out a few epic ski tours at 10Adventures and book your dream ski tour adventure today!
Follow us on Instagram @10Adventures