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Adventure Diaries: Exploration, Survival & Travel Stories

Chris Watson: Storyteller & Micro-Adventurer

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.Whether you are a seasoned mountaineer, a weekend adventurer, a solo traveler planning your next trip, or someone

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78:44

Saving Brazil's Jaguars — with Letícia Benavalli

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2026/03/12

🎧 Follow the show here— it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Chris sits down with Brazilian conservation biologist Letícia Benavalli to talk about her work protecting jaguars in the Cerrado — one of the world's most biodiverse yet overlooked biomes. From growing up in São Paulo to founding the Pro Onça Institute, Letícia shares how a childhood fascination with nature led her to track some of the rarest cats on the planet, including melanistic (black) jaguars.

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Climbing The Volcanic 7 Summits with Ricardo Kaljouw

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2026/03/05

🎧 Follow the show here— it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Ricardo Kaljouw is a Dutch adventurer and mountaineer from Flushing (Vlissingen) in Zeeland, Netherlands — a province that sits below sea level, making his obsession with the world's highest volcanoes all the more fitting. By day he works in military shipbuilding, constructing frigates for governments around the world. By adventure, he has just become the first person from the Benelux to complete the

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Jude Kriwald Alone Across Gola – A Solo Cycle Through...

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2026/02/26

🎧 Follow the show here— it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. What does it actually feel like to sleep alone in a West African rainforest — the noise, the insects, the pitch-dark uncertainty? In this Season 5 opener, Chris sits down with Jude Kriwald, adventure filmmaker and cyclist, to unpack Alone Across Gola — Jude’s solo ride across West Africa, including a remote jungle crossing in Liberia/Sierra Leone’s Gola region. Connect with Jude Book Jude For Your...

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True North: The Story Of Matthew Henson (Trailer)

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2026/02/25

Listen Now: AdventureDiaries.com/Story Reaching the North Pole wasn’t just about distance—it was about whose work could survive the ice. For over 20 years, Matthew Henson led expeditions where others failed, mastering indigenous travel and keeping teams alive through the harshest conditions on Earth. Yet when history was written, his role was reduced to the margins. This is the story of how polar exploration actually functioned, and why recognition followed authority rather than effort....

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Hitchhiking The Arctic - With Katharina Kneip

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2026/02/19

Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, immersive short stories and meetups at adventurediaries.com/go In this highlight reel from the Adventure Diaries Podcast, Chris W. revisits his conversation with explorer Katharina Kneip. Katharina shares the harrowing story of hitchhiking on a French sailboat to cross from Iceland to Newfoundland, battling 50-knot winds and ice in one of the most remote regions on Earth. She also discusses life under the et...

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Let’s Make Birdwatching Cool - With Georgia Barker

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2026/02/17

Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, immersive short stories and meetups at adventurediaries.com/go In this highlights episode, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Georgia Barker, who is on a mission to make birdwatching cool again. Georgia takes us back to her unconventional childhood growing up on a goat farm in Essex, complete with goat funerals and walking them on leads. She shares the pivotal moment she realized a standard office job...

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Walking from Patagonia To Venezuela With Ollie Treviso

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2026/02/12

Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms, immersive short stories and meetups at adventurediaries.com/go In this highlight episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the incredible journey of Ollie Treviso, who walked the entire length of the Andes—from Patagonia to Venezuela. FULL EPISODE with Ollie Ollie shares unforgettable moments from his expedition, including sailing across the Atlantic in a dilapidated boat, surviving a terrifyin...

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Join Us in Uganda: The Ultimate 11-Day Adventure!

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2026/02/11

Click Here > Join the Adventure in Uganda Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! We are opening up limited spaces for listeners to come along on our upcoming 11-day, 250km human-powered expedition across Uganda this October. This trip involves hiking, cycling, and pack rafting across three national parks, including summiting volcanoes, exploring local lakes, and trekking through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a chance to spot mountain gorillas. Timestamped Chapters 0:00 Announc...

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Pan-American Highway Adventures in a School Bus -...

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2026/02/10

> adventurediaries.com/go In this highlights reel from the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the incredible journey of the Global Convoy team. From their humble beginnings rallying £75 scrap cars across the globe to converting a massive US school bus for a Pan-American expedition, Max, Joel, and Becca share stories of mechanical mayhem, unexpected local hospitality, and the sheer joy of the open road. Support the Show: Join the new Patreon for exclusive after-shows, extended newsrooms,...

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16:51

From North Atlantic Storms to Cycling The Silk Road |...

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2026/02/04

Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/go In preparation for the Season 5 launch of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we’re revisiting the most intense and inspiring moments from Chris McCaffery’s global cycling odyssey. From surviving a violent capsize in the North Atlantic to battling life-threatening illness in Vietnam, Chris’s journey is a testament to resilience. This highlights reel also covers the surreal beauty of the Silk Road, unexpected encounters with Eagle Hunters, and a heartwarmi...

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The Personal Side of Adventure Diaries...

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2026/02/03

Chris Watson announces the launch of his personal YouTube channel, a companion to the Adventure Diaries podcast and its called Watson & Wild. This new channel will feature his own adventures and personal content, fulfilling the "call to adventure" theme of the podcast. It’s a space for authentic, non-performative storytelling that allows him to scratch his creative itch in environments he loves. Links & Resources Chris Watson’s YouTube Channel: AdventureDiaries.com/WatsonChapter...

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Big Cats, Himalayas & Conservation With Johnny Hanson

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2026/01/27

Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/go In this highlights episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the most powerful moments from our conversation with wildlife conservationist and author Jonny Hanson. Full Episode Here From terrifying encounters with snow leopards and working with dangerous animals in "Tiger King-style" facilities to climbing 20,000-foot peaks in the Himalayas without a guide, Jonny shares incredible stories of survival and exploration. But the true heart of ...

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How Walking the World Changed Everything - With Tom...

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2026/01/21

Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/go In this Highlights Episode, we revisit key moments from Chris's conversation with Tom Turcich, who spent seven years walking around the world with his dog, Savannah. FULL EPISODE Tom shares profound insights on facing the inevitability of death, the freedom it brings, and the life-changing bond he formed with Savannah. From surviving near-death experiences in the desert to finding peace in the realization that "one rich, beautiful life" is enou...

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Arctic Survival Training & Expeditions in Finland...

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2026/01/16

AdventureDiaries.com/GO Join us as we revisit the most thrilling moments from Season 4 of the Adventure Diaries Podcast! In this highlights reel, Albert Weckman takes us through his incredible solo expedition across the Arctic wilderness of Finland. From surviving in -20 degree temperatures with minimal gear to capsizing in freezing rapids, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience and the raw beauty of nature. Full Episode With Albert Weckman Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction0:27 -...

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Adventure Travel in Lebanon: Skiing, Hiking & Hidden...

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2026/01/13

Visit: adventurediaries.com/go In this highlights reel, we revisit Gilbert Moukheiber’s incredible adventures across Lebanon. From the unique ability to ski and swim in the same day to joining shepherds on their transhumance journey, Gilbert showcases a side of the Middle East few get to see. Discover the "Switzerland of the Middle East," explore Roman temples on Mount Hermon, and learn about the deep human connection found in slow tourism. Link to FULL Episode Chapter Markers 00:00 Be...

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Survival, Kidnapping & Wild Rivers With Chaz Powell

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2026/01/08

START HERE: AdventureDiaries.com/Go In this adrenaline-packed highlight reel, we revisit the most heart-stopping moments from our conversation with expedition leader Chaz Powell. FULL Interview Here: From trekking the length of the Zambezi River to dodging bandits in Madagascar's lawless zones, Chaz shares the raw reality of walking the wildest rivers in Africa. Featured Highlights: (00:28) Zambezi Survival: Battling 50°C heat, dehydration, and getting trapped in a gorge alone.(01:58) M...

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How Volcanoes and Fault Lines Shaped Scotland - With...

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2026/01/06

Please make sure to click here & 'Follow' the show – It really helps, Thanks! Revisiting Season 4 Highlights: Luisa Hendry aka the Scottish Geologist Full Episode Link Join us for this highlight reel from Season 4 Episode 3 featuring Louisa Hendry, aka the Scottish Geologist, as she takes us on a fascinating journey through Scotland's geological history. From volcanic eruptions to ancient mountain chains, discover how Scotland's dramatic landscapes were formed over millions of years...

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The Transformative 24,000-Mile Walk with Paul Harris

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2025/12/22

Revisiting Season 4 Highlights: Paul Harris, The Warrior Walker FULL EPISODE LINKS: Part 1 & Part 2 Please make sure to click 'Follow' the show – It really helps the show. Thanks! As we prepare for the launch of the Adventure Values Podcast, Season Five, we revisit highlights from Season Four. This episode focuses on Paul Harris, aka The Warrior Walker. Despite a tough upbringing and losing friends, Paul walks extensively—equivalent to the distance from London to Sydne...

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Adventure Diaries Season 5: Be Part of Our New Trailer!

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2025/12/20

Get Involved Here: https://adventurediaries.com/trailer In this special mini-episode, host Chris shares an exciting opportunity for Adventure Diaries listeners! As we gear up for the launch of Season 5 in February 2026, we’re producing a brand new podcast trailer—and we want your voice to be part of it. If you’re a regular listener or a fan of the show, you can submit a sound bite to be featured alongside our amazing guests. Simply click the link in the show notes or visit adventu...

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When Adventure Goes Wrong (And How To Survive) With...

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2025/12/04

Make sure to click the 'Follow' the show - It really helps the show, Thanks!Full episode with Megan Hine can be found here Megan Hine Highlights Reel – Show Notes Introduction The Adventure Diaries Podcast revisits season four highlights as a lead-up to season five.This episode features memorable moments and lessons from survival expert Megan Hine.Megan’s Adventure Story Megan recounts a tense experience building a rope bridge in a remote gorge, unexpectedly caught in crossfire between l...

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