Staycation: All I Ever Wanted
Vacation season is coming up. While traveling far and wide can be amazing, the carbon cost of traveling is significant. But what if we could rekindle a sense of awe in our own neighborhoods? Adventurer Alastair Humphreys spent a year doing just that. His new book “Local” is an ode to slowing down, and a rallying cry to protect the wild places on our doorstep.
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Show Notes
Summer is coming soon, and for many that means vacation. While traveling far and wide can be an amazing experience, the carbon cost of traveling is significant. But what if we could rekindle a sense of awe in our own neighborhoods?
After years of extreme expeditions all over the world, adventurer Alastair Humphreys spent a year exploring the detailed local map around his home. His new book “Local” is an ode to slowing down, as well as a rallying cry to protect the wild places on our doorstep.
This episode also features field reporting from Producers Austin Colón and Megan Biscieglia.
Guest:
Alastair Humphreys, Author, adventurer
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