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Adventure Diaries: Exploration, Survival & Travel Stories

by Chris Watson: Storyteller & Micro-Adventurer

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Moments: 9 Hours Out Her Wheelchair In The Pyrenees

October 15, 2026 · 7 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. On a horse expedition through the Pyrenees, Stephanie Quintrell had to manage heat, cold and wet conditions while her team raced an approaching storm. She recalls the…
Moments: Lost in the Cerrado Jungle

October 13, 2026 · 7 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. A routine camera-trap check went wrong when Leticia Benavalli took the wrong path in the Cerrado. With little food or water and her GPS battery running down, she describes…
Moments: He Was Scared to Host His Adventure Show

October 11, 2026 · 6 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. Jeff Jenkins tells Chris how Never Say Never came together, then opens up about the physical challenges and his nerves before hosting the first shoot. The two excerpts show…
Moments: Following a Wolf for 1,000 Miles

October 8, 2026 · 6 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. Adam Weymouth retraced the route of a wolf tracked by researchers across Europe. He talks about following GPS points on foot, the landscape he crossed, and what the animal’s…
Moments: The Bees With Legal Rights In Peru

October 6, 2026 · 6 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza explains the work behind legal recognition for stingless bees in parts of Peru. She describes what rights of nature mean in practice, why science…

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Moments: His GPS Broke Deep In the Zambezi

October 4, 2026 · 6 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. Chaz Powell was walking the Zambezi with a road map and a GPS. When the GPS broke and smaller villages were missing from the map, he began asking people along the river for…
Moments: Unplanned 250 km Detour in Madagascar

October 1, 2026 · 6 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. Oscar Scafidi explains how his Madagascar river expedition relied on people who knew the ground. The satellite images could not settle the route, local guides helped them…
Moments: Start Small to Get Kids Outdoors

September 29, 2026 · 7 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. A family adventure does not have to begin with a long expedition. Henry Brydon talks about why the outdoors can feel intimidating to parents, how he starts close to home…
Moments: Learning From the Amazonian Wai Wai Tribe

September 25, 2026 · 6 min

Follow Adventure Diaries for more authentic stories of adventure. Ness Knight and her team chose to work with the Wai Wai community on a remote river expedition. She recalls arriving without having met them, learning to respect different…
The Spirit of the Rainforest: Science Meets Indigenous Wisdom with Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza

August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

🎧 Follow the show here— it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. In this episode of The Adventure Diaries, Chris sits down with Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza, the first scientist in her family, who grew up between…
Behind the Lens: Volcanoes, Ice Caps & Wild First Ascents with Toby Roney

July 16, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

🎧 Follow the show here— it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Award-winning adventure photographer and filmmaker Toby Roney joins Chris Watson to talk about a life spent documenting expeditions in the world's…
Lone Wolf: Walking 1,000 Miles in a Wolf's Footsteps with Adam Weymouth

July 9, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

🎧 Follow the show here— it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Award-winning travel writer Adam Weymouth joins Chris to talk about Lone Wolf, his account of retracing the epic 1,000-mile journey of Slavc — a…

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About the show

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 seeking the mental health benefits of nature, you have found your tribe. We go beyond the standard interview to decode the "why" and "how" behind the world's greatest adventures. What Makes This Show Different? Unlike other outdoor podcasts, every episode delivers three distinct promises to help you live a more extraordinary life: Unique Adventure Stories: Immersive storytelling from National Geographic explorers, survivalists, ultra-athletes, and frontline conservationists. From the peaks of the Seven Summits to the depths of the Amazon, experience the thrill of the unknown.Your Call To Adventure: Passive listening ends here. Each guest issues a practical challenge to inspire you to step out your front door and discover the wild places in your own backyard.Pay It Forward: We believe in sustainable travel and stewardship. Every episode highlights a specific charity, wildlife project, or community cause. Join our global community of explorers. Discover hidden gems, learn survival skills, and find the motivation to push your boundaries. Subscribe now and start your next adventure today. Visit us: AdventureDiaries.com/Go