About this episode
To celebrate a new year and new ideas, we bring you a conversation with Alastair Humphreys , adventurer, writer, and connoisseur of the microadventure. His new book, Local , flips the idea of what it means to explore on its head. Sometimes, you can go bigger by going smaller. Submissions for The Shorts are open through January 19, 2025. Learn more or submit your essay today. Support comes from Kuat Racks Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries- thank you! You can join today . Our book, States of Adventure , 30 stories adapted from The Diaries, is out in the wild. See if it's available on your local shelves or order it here: geni.us/StatesofAdventure