Alastair Humphreys

In short, if I had known prior to my departure what I know now a: I might not have departed at all and b: I wouldn't have had the same experience that I did. On this basis, the most honest answer I can give to the question is 'œnothing'.

Maternity Leave Cycling Adventure

I wanted to do something different, something not everyone does, and something that gives my travel a 'œpurpose.' I also wanted a way to visit places other travelers don't get to see, to stay in small villages in the middle of nowhere, and to have the freedom to go wherever I want, whenever I want. A bike fulfills all of this and more.

I wouldn't change anything about it. It was the most amazing six months of my life. There were difficult bits, but those difficult bits were great, you know? They made the good bits worth it.

I am quite a Wuss but People think I am some kind of Intrepid Explorer. I am truly not.