Wow, who could believe that 2 years ago this podcast would hit 100 episodes and so many incredible conversations with people living authentic lives focused on the outdoors, adventure, and travel. Karin is back from Peru and Oregon, and this episode we talk about what we've learnt from our guests, and share what we're looking forward to in 2023. For those of you that have been listening since the start, thanks for being part of this podcast! We are taking a nice long break for the holidays, and w...
Dec 19, 2022•34 min•Ep. 101
This week we have Tim Ricci on the podcast to talk about how to get outdoors in winter. Tim is an ACMG mountain guide at Yamnuska Mountain Adventures, and he shares his tips about avalanche training, ski touring, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and winter hiking. He even shares a bit on the arduous process to become a certified alpine mountain guide in Canada, which can take up to 8 years of training and testing! During the podcast talks about AST 1 , AST 2, Intro to Backcountry skiing, Intro to Ice ...
Dec 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 100
Learn everything you want to know about the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) this week as we talk with Aurelie Mansiot from Allibert Trekking, a specialist trekking operator in France. Aurelie gives us the lowdown on accommodation options, route details, luggage, and other key facts. She also shares alternatives to the TMB, such as the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt , the Vanoise Loop, Gran Paradiso, and the Beaufortain Loop. For links to today's podcast, check out: Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels , ...
Dec 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 99
Want to hear about some of the best parts of Italy that locals love? This week we hear from the founder of S-Cape Italy, Tullia Caballaro. Tullia shares five of her favourite 'Off the beaten track' destinations in Italy. Rather than the Dolomites consider the Italian Alps destinations of Val Maira and Aosta Valley . Tullia shares her love of Puglia and the coastal walking as an alternative to Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast. Learn about all things pilgrimage, such as the Via Francigena and The ...
Nov 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 98
Thinking about a trip to Iceland next summer? If so, you'll want to listen to Icelandic Mountain Guide Ívar Finnbogason as he talks about what makes Iceland so special. Hear Ívar describe some of the best trekking routes in all of Iceland. Hear about trails like Laugavegur , which can also be done as a self-guided tour . Or combined with the Fimmvorduhals Trail for a truly memorable trekking tour. Also special is the Volcanic Trekking Tour , which has fewer people and more tranquility. Check out...
Nov 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 97
This week we talk with Thomas Veber, who conceived of an incredible way to travel in Europe. Thomas bought a 17' motor boat for €3,000 and spent 6 weeks boating from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. Not only is this a beautiful way to explore Europe, it's also incredibly economical, averaging just €200 a week! Listen in as Thomas tells us how he did this trip, as well as shares wisdom from his other big trips. Learn how to fit adventure into your life, whether you are single or have a fa...
Nov 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 96
This week we talk to Albert, who is working full-time as a developer while cycle touring from Germany to Japan on weekends. Albert is currently in Turkey, and has learned how to make cycle touring with a full-time job work. Hear his tips to pursue this type of bike tour, and why he thinks this type of bike trip is better than cycling every day, as he gets to explore a new town or village every week, and then be fresh for cycling every weekend. You can check out Albert's journey on his YouTube ch...
Nov 07, 2022•25 min•Ep. 95
We’ve all heard the saying that age is just a number, but could you imagine thru-hiking over 10,000 kilometers in your sixties?! Listen in to this week’s episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, as host Richard Campbell is joined by Richard Chresta who, alongside his wife, is part-way through the 10,200km European Journey known as the E4. Spreading their amazing adventure over the course of three summers, Richard and his wife have already trekked through freezing temperatures in Spain and the stifli...
Oct 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 94
Long distance hiking routes like the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) are a once in a lifetime experience for many outdoor enthusiasts, but what about tackling three of these imposing treks within three years? Join this week’s episode of the 10Adventures Podcast as host Richard Campbell chats with Josh Durum about his experience completing the CDT and the PCT twice between 2020-2022. Josh will be the first to tell you that, while similar in their scope, the Pacific...
Oct 17, 2022•39 min•Ep. 93
“You need a reason to stay at your job, not a reason to leave.” In this week’s 10Adventures podcast, host Richard Campbell is joined by the founder of GrubHub Mike Evans who, upon realizing his reasons for staying at the company changed, left behind his successful startup to travel across the United States on the Trans America Trail. This amazing adventure, which is described in his new book Hangry: A Startup Journey , took Evans through rural America on a recumbent bicycle, allowing him to slow...
Oct 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 92
Saddling up on your bike and just taking off for an extended trip is an incredible experience unlike no other, offering plenty of solitude and opportunities to meet other travellers along the way. Listen in to this week’s episode as host Richard Campbell is joined by Louis Levine, who travelled across 6,000 miles and 20 countries on an incredible European cycling adventure. Armed with a road bike and a fairly minimalist setup, Louis initially set out on a one-way cycling trip from London to Scot...
Oct 03, 2022•30 min•Ep. 91
Names like Samarkand and Bukhara invoke images of ancient Silk Road travellers and beautiful Islamic architecture, which are only a few of the amazing reasons to travel to Central Asia. On this week’s episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, Richard is joined once again by Karin, who just recently returned from an epic tour of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. One of the reasons why people often look back on their travels with fond memories is that they find a certain place over-delivers on th...
Sep 26, 2022•32 min•Ep. 90
Utilizing a variety of transportation methods can really open up your travel experience, exposing you to new opportunities or different paths in life that you wouldn’t have otherwise dreamed of taking. Tune in to this week’s episode of the 10Adventures Podcast as host Karin is joined by Maren Souders, who left behind her job to travel around the United States in a counterclockwise loop using a Brompton foldable bike and plenty of train tickets. Throughout her journey, Maren focused on the ideas ...
Sep 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 89
Most people have felt the need for a change in their life at some point or another, and nothing can provide a spark quite like adventure can. Just ask Grace Bovis, the guest of this week's 10Adventures Podcast episode, who left behind her career in the fashion industry to make a meaningful change in her life while exploring a 300 mile stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. Join the conversation as host Richard Campbell and Grace discuss a variety of topics such as how adventure can change your life...
Sep 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 88
Years of turmoil and inaccessibility for foreign travellers has left Iraq shrouded in somewhat of a veil of mystery; however, this country situated along the Persian Gulf has recently seen an uptick in international travel, leaving many to wonder if it is the right time to return and explore this beautiful place that is steeped in rich history. Listen in as host Karin is joined by Erin Skinnider for a fascinating discussion on her recent trip to Iraq this past June. If you have ever been curious...
Sep 05, 2022•24 min•Ep. 87
Solo travel is a transformative experience no matter how big or small the adventure may be, and sometimes it is exactly what you need to check in with reality, yourself, and the wider world around you. This week’s 10Adventures podcast welcomes outdoor enthusiast and writer Brenda Missen, author of Tumblehome: One Woman’s Canoeing Adventures in the Divine Near Wilderness. Styled as “part spiritual memoir, part travel adventure, and great part ode to the Earth”, Tumblehome is a contemplative chron...
Aug 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 86
Long-distance traveling is a dream for many, but what does it actually take to turn that dream into a reality? Tune into this week’s edition of the 10Adventures Podcast, as Richard is joined by Sam Minett-Smith to discuss his incredible solo cycling journey from England to Germany. Harnessing a lust for adventure and striving for a personal challenge, Sam saddled up his road bike and set out on an expedition from London to Heidelberg, utilizing a mixture of hotels, campsites, and couchsurfing al...
Aug 15, 2022•29 min•Ep. 85
This is a short podcast this week as it's the middle of summer, so we wanted to share two fun new things at 10Adventures. First of all, we are partway through our summer challenge, where you commit to 10 Adventures over 10 weeks during the summer. The summer isn't over, so why not join in and plan some adventures for the last 6 weeks of summer! In addition, we've launched a mobile app to help you find new trails, download maps to help you stay safe offline, and record your routes and give you th...
Aug 08, 2022•12 min•Ep. 84
Have you ever dreamed about cycling around the world? What about doing it with your children? Well, this is exactly what Paula and Lorenz did. Listen in to hear about their amazing expedition around the world, the causes they champion, and how their family grew closer over the entire experience. Having set out from Athens on World Asthma Day with tandem bicycles and their two daughters in tow, Paula and Lorenz Eber proceeded on a 480-day cycling journey around the globe that would take them acro...
Aug 01, 2022•52 min•Ep. 83
Awe-inspiring views, jagged mountain peaks, and climbing to the top of the world are what comes to mind for most people when they think of Nepal. For Shreehari Thapaliya and his colleagues at Trekking Team Group, those thoughts are an everyday reality, as they lead countless intrepid adventurers through the rugged terrain of the Himalayan Mountains. Join us for this week’s 10Adventures podcast, as Shreehari and host Richard Campbell discuss a wide range of topics that relate to trekking in Nepal...
Jul 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 82
Have you ever dreamt of taking your family around the globe on a sailboat, glider, or airship? It might not be as far-fetched as it seems! Listen in to this week’s podcast as we are joined by Xin, who set out on a sailboat with her family when she was just 8 years old, beginning a decade long adventure of exploration and self-discovery. People often limit themselves by what they can’t do, or rather, what they think can’t be done. Whether it stems from putting off travel due to work, schooling, o...
Jul 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 81
Slowing down, experiencing your surroundings, and making meaningful connections are some of the main reasons why people choose to travel, all of which are amplified when journeying long distances on horseback. Episode 79 of the 10Adventures Podcast follows Louis Hall and his equine companion Shasha, as they continue along their nearly 3000km journey from Siena, Italy to Finisterre, Spain. In support of his charity organization, The Big Hoof , Hall has been traversing the bridleways and trekking ...
Jul 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 80
With the rise of working remotely and the sense of freedom that comes with it, more people than ever are taking the road less traveled and are choosing to explore the world off-grid in a van. Join today’s podcast guests Alex Welsh and Pat Bruns of Yama Vans as we discuss all things van life, from part-time adventuring to full-time living and everything in between. At its core, the transition to van life is about becoming a minimalist; realizing that we don’t need to be surrounded by material obj...
Jul 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 79
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. Bikin...
Jun 27, 2022•31 min•Ep. 78
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 ...
Jun 20, 2022•41 min•Ep. 77
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 i...
Jun 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 76
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 t...
Jun 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 72
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...
May 30, 2022•42 min•Ep. 75
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, enge...
May 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 74
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 w...
May 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 73
