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A World Traveler's Year at Home - Exploring Local Adventures

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Embark on an inspiring journey with adventurer Alastair Humphreys as he shares his experiences during a year of exploration close to home in this 18-minute TEDxReigate talk. Discover how a seasoned world traveler, known for his four-year cycling expedition around the globe and numerous other international adventures, finds surprises and satisfaction in exploring the seemingly mundane landscape surrounding his own residence. Learn about the unexpected revelations about nature and wildness that Humphreys uncovers in his local environment, surpassing insights gained from years in remote locations. Gain a new perspective on the value of truly knowing one's neighborhood and the importance of slowing down to appreciate the world around us. Be inspired to cultivate curiosity, spend more time outdoors, and protect nearby wild spaces. Reflect on Humphreys' experiences as a British Adventurer and Author, including his impressive feats such as walking across Southern India, rowing the Atlantic Ocean, and running marathons in the Sahara desert. Understand why he was named one of National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year and received the Royal Geographical Society's Ness Award for promoting understanding of our world and engagement with the outdoors.

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A world traveler's year at home | Alastair Humphreys | TEDxReigate


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