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This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we’re talking about something we often put at the bottom of the list… ourselves.

After finally having treatment on a foot problem I’ve ignored for years, I share a simple story that really made me stop and think. If someone gave you your dream car and told you it had to last a lifetime, you’d look after it. So why don’t we treat our bodies the same way?

We also celebrate the incredible Adventure Geek community after our walk leaders stepped in to cover my walks while I recovered, proving once again that this really is more than just a walking group.

Plus, in this week’s episode:

• The new Shropshire Three Peaks Challenge
• Maxine explains why walking should be as essential as eating, sleeping and breathing.
• Pete is back with the weekly Round Robin.
• Another Mystery Sound for you to guess.
• I share the story behind my new Meta AI glasses.
• The first Albania Travel Journal is now live.
• And we celebrate walking 1,571 miles together during July so far – that’s the equivalent of walking from Towcester to Alicante!

So, grab a cuppa, lace up your walking boots and come and join me for another friendly chat.

Live your best life. 💚

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💚 Wellness, community & connection

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This week on Adventure Geek Radio, I’m chatting about why a simple change of environment can sometimes be exactly what we need.

After years of working from home, I’ve made the move to the NatWest Accelerator Hub in Milton Keynes, and it’s already changing the way I work, think and plan for the future of Adventure Geek.

I also look back on our fantastic (and very hot!) adventure in Dubrovnik, share some exciting travel news, celebrate another successful Book Club, and reveal why my backpacking kit is coming out of retirement for a brand-new adventure in 2027.

Along the way you’ll hear:

• Pete Moore’s latest Round Robin question
• This week’s Mystery Sound
• Sounds from a peaceful Croatian evening
• Good news stories from around the world
• Our featured trip to Istanbul & Cappadocia
• The latest StepUp Challenge update

So grab a cuppa, lace up your walking boots and join me for another wander through everything that’s happening in the Adventure Geek community.

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Adventure Geek is a friendly adventure community based in the UK, helping people improve wellbeing through walking, travel, friendship and real-life experiences.

🥾 Walking groups
🌍 UK & overseas adventures
💚 Wellness, community & connection

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This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we’re asking a simple question…

Why not?

It’s amazing how many adventures begin with those two little words.

Join me as I catch up on everything happening in the Adventure Geek community, including our Halloween Haunt plans, We Will Rock You at Rugby Theatre, the latest photo competition winner and an update on the cycling group.

There’s another Mystery Sound to guess (with a guest appearance from Caroline!), this week’s Good News, a quick stop on the Peak Pilgrimage Trail, Richard Jones shares his latest walking thoughts, and Maxine reflects on how our recent trip to Albania helped us grow in ways we didn’t expect.

We’ll also celebrate another fantastic month in the StepUp Challenge, where together we walked an incredible 3,084 miles despite the heatwaves.

In this episode:

• Quote of the Week – “The best adventures often begin with three simple words… Why not?”
• Adventure Geek News
• Mystery Sound
• Good News from around the world
• Round Robin
• Maxine’s Wellbeing Corner
• Peak Pilgrimage Trail
• Featured Trip – Amsterdam 2027
• June StepUp Challenge Leaderboard

If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a review, share it with a friend, and don’t forget to send me your Mystery Sound guesses—you might hear yourself on next week’s episode!

Live your best life… because life is better when you add a little adventure.

Adventure Geek is a friendly adventure community based in the UK, helping people improve wellbeing through walking, travel, friendship and real-life experiences.

🥾 Walking groups
🌍 UK & overseas adventures
💚 Wellness, community & connection

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This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we’re talking about what happens when the weather turns our carefully planned walks upside down… and why friendship often turns out to be the real adventure.

Join me as we look back at our scorching Malvern Hills Challenge, the new “Plan B” that kept everyone smiling through the heatwave, and welcome three fantastic new volunteer walk leaders to the Adventure Geek family.

Plus, this week’s episode includes:

• Louise James shares important advice on keeping our dogs safe in hot weather.
• The latest Round Robin discussion – recorded over coffee instead of on a walk!
• A lovely interview with Sue Phillips about her Camino experience.
• Our brand-new Mystery Sound challenge – can you guess the animal?
• A look at our Featured Trip: Amsterdam Uncovered 2027.
• Good news from around the world and an update on how many miles the Adventure Geek community has walked this month.

Whether you’re out walking, driving or relaxing with a brew, thanks for joining me.

If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you could subscribe, leave a review and share it with a fellow adventurer.

See you on the next adventure!

Adventure Geek is a friendly adventure community based in the UK, helping people improve wellbeing through walking, travel, friendship and real-life experiences.

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💚 Wellness, community & connection

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🏔️ Adventure Geek Radio #4 | Just Take the Next Step

This week we’re reflecting on an unforgettable adventure in the Albanian Alps, where sixteen walkers faced steep climbs, challenging trails and a few moments of self-doubt… only to discover they were capable of far more than they imagined.

In this episode:

🥾 Lessons learned from the Albanian Alps
🤝 Sandie & Carol share how Adventure Geek helped create friendships for life
☕ Introducing Plan B: Coffee, Cake & Chat
🏴 Ken reveals his three favourite things about next year’s Isle of Arran adventure
🎯 Celebrating members doing extraordinary things
🌿 A wellbeing recommendation from Maxine
😂 A very unusual round robin from this week’s dog pack walk
🥾 Featured Trip: Hadrian’s Wall Self-Guided Adventure

Plus, we explore this week’s quote from Martin Luther King Jr:

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”

Whether you’re out walking, driving, or enjoying a quiet moment with a brew, thank you for listening.

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The One About Cows, Calmness & Community

This week on Adventure Geek Radio, Julia shares an unexpected personal victory involving a field of young cows, a long-standing fear, and a surprising lesson about resilience.

We celebrate the winners of the May Photo Competition and Step Up Challenge, hear some wonderfully corny wisdom from Pete’s famous Round Robin question, and catch up with Adventure Geek member Claire Coussens as she shares what the community means to her.

You’ll also hear why a tunnel full of grown adults making echoes perfectly sums up the spirit of Adventure Geek.

Plus:

🥾 July walks are now live
❤️ Over £300 raised for SHOUT
📸 Hazel wins the May Photo Competition
👣 A record-breaking 3,880.14 miles walked in May
🌍 Good news stories from around the world
☀️ Treat of the Week
🇦🇱 Excitement builds for Albania
🚶 Camino Inglés 2027 is now live
🎄 Last few places on some of our most popular trips
🇹🇷 A new travel blog from Cappadocia

Whether you’re walking the dog, driving to work or enjoying a quiet cuppa, thank you for spending a little time with us.

Adventure awaits.

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🌍 UK & overseas adventures
💚 Wellness, community & connection

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This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we’re heading from the rolling hills of the Peak District to the bustling streets of Istanbul, with plenty of adventure, community and inspiration along the way.

In this episode:

🥾 Reflections from the epic Edale Skyline Challenge, including trail stories, memorable moments and what it’s really like tackling 21 miles in warm conditions.

🐕 Louise shares practical advice on keeping ourselves and our four-legged friends safe during hot weather.

🌍 Good news stories from around the world.

🎁 Treat of the Week.

🚶 What’s coming up next with Adventure Geek, including walks, events and adventures.

🚂 A visit to Norton Junction and a look at one of our featured trips.

🎤 An interview with guide Ken Harding.

☕ Rachel’s Tea Break.

🏆 Latest leaderboard update.

🇹🇷 The latest instalment from our Istanbul travel blog.

As always, Adventure Geek Radio is about adventure, wellbeing, friendship and making life feel a little bigger.

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🌍 UK & overseas adventures
💚 Wellness, community & connection

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This week on Adventure Geek Radio, Julia shares reflections on AI, human connection and why real adventures still matter more than ever. There’s also exciting news from the Adventure Geek community, upcoming walks and trips, a featured spotlight on Istanbul & Cappadocia for 2027, plus positive stories from around the world.

In this episode:
• Opening thoughts on AI and connection
• AG community news
• Good news stories from around the world
• Annette’s section
• Treat of the week
• What’s on next week
• A few podcast bloopers
• Featured trip: Istanbul & Cappadocia 2027
• Last few places remaining on upcoming adventures
• Travel blog reflections
• Weekly round-up

Adventure Geek is all about community, wellbeing, adventure and making life feel a little bigger.

Find walks, trips and adventures at Adventure Geek.

Adventure Geek is a friendly adventure community based in the UK, helping people improve wellbeing through walking, travel, friendship and real-life experiences.

🥾 Walking groups
🌍 UK & overseas adventures
💚 Wellness, community & connection

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https://adventuregeektravel.co.uk

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