Alison Reid wants you to put down your phone—and go on an adventure
About this episode
Alison Reid discusses the importance of adventure and escaping routine, inspired by Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster's journey across multiple continents.
The urge to escape the mundanities of everyday life is hard to ignore. And yet, so many of us remain tethered to our routines, our homes, our comforts. In 1957, Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster resisted that pull. Instead, they packed their belongings into a Land Rover and set off on a 30,000-kilometre journey across Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia—an adventure that would shape the course of their lives. Driven by a shared reverence for the natural world, Bateman—one of Canada...
People in this episode
Guest: Alison Reid
Topics covered
- adventure
- nature
- travel
- escape
- life experiences
Keywords
- adventure
- travel
- nature
- Robert Bateman
- Bristol Foster
- escape
- journey
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australia
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