Sophie Montagne describes herself as ‘athletically very average’. Before training for her Antarctic Ice Maiden adventure, she says, ‘I had no indication whatsoever that I was capable of undertaking extreme endurance in an extreme environment’.
HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL EXPAT
A few weeks ago, I was thrilled to be a guest on The Postcard Academy. Sarah Mikutel and I are now podcast buddies (and, as it happens we are North London neighbours!). So I was so pleased when Sarah agreed to come on to my podcast.
INTERVIEW WITH ANNA HART
SOLO DRIVING THROUGH THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK
Kath Swinbourne is a Australian photographer based in Wollongong, New South Wales. So far she has undertaken solo drives in her 4WD through The Flinders Ranges and The Simpson Desert. Enjoying the solitude and spectacular scenery of her homeland, she travels with her swag, camera and good coffee. She is currently planning her next (10,000km) solo trip.
MEET LIZZIE. CANCER SURVIVOR + SOLO PADDLE BOARDER
WHAT'S IT REALLY LIKE TO WORK IN A HOSTEL?
INTERVIEW WITH GEMMA ON BBC RADIO 4'S WOMAN'S HOUR
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to be invited on to BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour to talk all things solo travel with Jenni Murray. I was VERY nervous (I mean, it's Jenni Murray!) and full of cold. I rehearsed what I hoped were intelligent and interesting answers...