The 10Adventures Podcast

We are back for the final installment of bike touring in Europe with Karin.  In previous episodes we heard about Karin cycling along the Atlantic Coast line in France, then doing the Camino Frances in Spain.  This episode is the cycling the coastal route in Portugal.  We will also hear how Karin was surprised at how great the area around the Rota Vincentina was.

On this episode, we discover one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world, Cusco Peru. Joined by Frank Jara, a local guide with Cusco based adventure tour operator, Valencia Travel, we find out why Cusco is one of the most beautiful trekking cities to be based in.   Brimming with ancient history, Cusco is home to a wealth of relics from the famous Inca Empire as well as stunning arch...

On this episode, join us on a whimsical journey as we explore trekking in India’s Himalayas with Akshay of Trans India Holidays. Many of us think trekking in the Himalayas is synonymous with Nepal, but Akshay shares what makes a trekking experience in India one-of-a-kind. Akshay imparts his wealth of knowledge and experience and covers a wide range of incredible treks in the regions of Kashmir, La...

On this episode we catch up with 10Adventures Podcast co-host, Karin who is now 1,720 km into her incredible European bike tour. This latest stage of Karin’s trip had her riding the beautiful Camino Frances, which she joined in Pamplona Spain and rode to the famous Santiago de Compostela.  The Camino Frances is the most popular of the Camino routes to Santiago, officially starting in Saint-Jean-Pi...

Colombia is an exotic destination that bodes epic adventure travel possibilities. From the beaches of the Caribbean to the mighty Colombian Andes and the jungles of the Amazon -- Colombia has it all!  Get inspired as we learn about the country's most spectacular hiking opportunities like the tropical hike to the Lost City, and trekking in Los Nevados and El Cocuy National Parks. On this episode we...

On this episode we dive head first into the incredible trekking regions known as the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Huayhuash in Northern Peru. If you’re a lover of high altitude trekking, you don't want to miss this in depth look at the 3 most popular treks here, the Alpamayo, Santa Cruz and Huayhuash. Find out what goes into preparing for these types of high adrenaline adventures from accl...

Are you curious about what it’s like to travel in Europe, let alone cycle-tour during a global pandemic? Well we are, and on this episode, we catch up with  co-host Karin, who is currently enjoying a grand biking tour in Europe. Jumping in the saddle in Nantes, Karin and her husband have been enjoying their ride on the La Vélodyssée, the French section of the Atlantic Coast Route - EuroVelo 1.  Be...

Curious about France’s GR5 and want to learn more about the trek from Thonon-Les-Baines to Nice? Tune into this episode and find yourself whisked away to the French Alps and it’s cozy mountain refuges, charming villages, and it’s endless peaks and valleys along Europe’s GR5.  On this episode, 10Adventures founder, Richard Campbell swaps seats and puts on his guest hat for an incredible episode hig...

Curious about what it takes to complete a long distance cycle tour? Tune in to this week’s episode as our hosts talk with Ryan Meskill, who narrates  his first long-distance bike tour.  Learn more about the preparation needed when bike-packing and camping throughout Europe. Ryan shares how he picked up his custom touring bike in Brighton, and then rode 1,800km's to Budapest, camping and enjoying s...

If you have ever considered tackling a bike touring adventure then you will want to tune in to this week’s episode! Get inspired as we learn more about the experience cycling European countries and wild camping along the way. On this episode we chat with Jens Kittle who flipped the usual model of bike touring on its head, exploring Europe by bike without much of a plan! Learn more about Jens' intr...

Now more than ever do we need to safeguard the great outdoors and national scenic trails that we, like so many other adventures, love exploring. The Florida Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Appalachian Trail, and so many other National Scenic Trails need to be protected. On this episode, we’re excited to bring you the dynamic life story of a very special guest and a legendary figure in the Great Ou...

Ever wondered how to get your children out into the outdoors and away from their screens? If you are seeking answers about what it takes to get your kids excited about hiking, then you will want to tune in as 10Adventures founder Richard and co-host Karin share what they’ve learned. Both speaking from a wealth of experience, Richard shares about his first “real” backpacking trip into the great out...

Believe it or not, a life of adventure travel is within reach. A travel lifestyle opens the possibilities of venturing to every corner of the world, from hiking in Chile, to overlanding on the Silk Road, and travelling to far-out places like Turkmenistan. On this episode, we welcome back 10Adventures contributor Lisa Germany who  has lived an incredible life of travel; now in her 40’s, she shares...

Have you ever considered thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or Appalachian Trail? If so, tune in to today's episode and get inspired by Mary Davidson, a 79-year-old retiree who caught the thru-hiking bug at the age 60! Since then, Mary has tackled some of North America’s most incredible long-distance trails, including the Appalachian Trail, The Continental Divide Trail, The Pacific Crest Trail, a...

Tune in to learn more about Canada’s Great Divide Trail, a highlight-packed long-distance trail through the Canadian Rockies, including Banff, Jasper, Mt Assiniboine, Yoho and so much more. On this episode adventure-duo, Natasha and Christian share their experience hiking the CGT  which they completed North to South in 2018.  We dive into the incredible story of their adventure-packed 1,100 km hik...

On this episode our hosts discuss all things bike touring as they connect with cyclists Maddy and Charlie, two Princeton students who cycled 3500 miles across the US from New Jersey to Washington to raise money for mental health .Learn more about how they managed their gear, how they gained enough confidence to tackle just about any mountain that stood before them, and the incredible highlights of...

On this episode we divulge the experience of hiking Canada’s epic West Coast Trail.  Tune in as we chat with Byron and Kyla, a Canadian couple with an appetite for incredible outdoor adventures. Hear about why they chose to hike the West Coast Trail from North to South, a breakdown of trail sections, and how they food-prepped for the trail spending just $80.  The two who met while rock climbing sh...

On this episode, we talk all things bike-packing with Chris and Karam who cycled 2000km from Hanoi to Saigon. Learn all about their spontaneous cross country cycle touring experience, what gear is needed and what to expect when taking on such a demanding venture. Find out how these two free spirits showed up in Hanoi, bought bikes for under $200, scooped some gear, and hit the open road! With the...

If you’ve ever considered a ski touring adventure, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as our hosts  find out what it’s like to ski tour 1400km across western Sweden from Paolo Peralta, who completed the epic Vita Bandet, also known as the “White Ribbon”, this past spring. Paolo shares the highs and lows of his incredible 90-day journey, which he completed partially solo and partially wit...

On this episode we hear all about Scotland’s North Coast 500 (NC500) from Dan Lo Presti, who biked  the 516 mile route spanning Scotland’s stunning west coast and some of its most northerly coastal points. The NC500 has been garnering some major attention in recent years, and bike touring is become increasingly popular on the remarkably scenic route. Dan shares his incredible 10-day experience wit...

On this episode we learn more about cycle touring the southwestern region of the United States. Tune in for the exciting story of two pals Luke and Jack, who celebrated their graduation with an epic 20-day self-supported bike tour across the United State’s Arizona and Utah. The dynamic duo decided to skip the week-long typical graduation holiday and instead hopped on their bikes for an incredible...

Curious to learn more about the potential of thru-hiking in Croatia? This episode we speak with Thomas Bouissaguet who was the 10th person ever to complete the new 1100km thru-hike known as the Via Adriatica, which spans the length of Croatia. Learn more about what to expect, how to prepare, and what to pack when venturing the Via Adriatica thru-hike. So what inspired Thomas to take on this epic j...

Learn more about what to expect when hiking a long distance pilgrimage such as the Camino de Santiago. On today’s episode we speak with Melanie Radzicki- McManus, an intrepid adventurer who shares her insight into one of the Camino’s lesser-travelled trails, the beautiful Via de la Plata, which covers 800km crossing the west of Spain from north to the south. Get helpful tips from Melanie’s first-h...

The Malerweg, also known as “The Painter’s Way” is a fairly easy-going 112km hike in east Germany’s Elbe Valley, and is most well-known for being the inspiration behind several Romantic painter’s naturalist landscape paintings. On this episode we speak to Alexandra Koken, who shares with us her 8-day experience hiking the trail and what makes it one of her favourite treks to this day. From cozy B&...

Curious about what it is like to travel with children? Tune in to hear about how Eva encouraged her daughter to hike through the Himalaya Mountains at the age of 6! Eva shares her best tips on how to get children motivated and ready to tackle incredible treks, and how she began with smaller walks, working her way towards hiking Everest Base Camp when her daughter was just 9 years old! This is a st...