"If you're not going to go now, when are you going?" Great advice. Wish I'd have listened when I was a young person... thankfully I know it's not too late. Bring on the adventure!
On your first point, I had an idea. Many young people have ideals but no money. Many older people have money but less time to do the things they wished they could. Nowadays I could afford the fantastic bass guitar which I couldn't when I was a young idealistic music student in 1999. But what's the point? I'm not going to form a band and start gigging. I should use my money to live vicariously through younger, more talented people. We could create a platform which matches young idealists with wealthy older dreamers. Do you wish you could have cycled the world at 20 years old? Get matched with a 20 year old with big dreams but a tight bank account. Do you wish you could have afforded art school at 18? Get matched with an 18 year old with a sketchbook full of art but no money for college.
Al your an inspiration. I just watched your series about busking across Spain. So inspirational and opens up opportunities mentally seeing how little is needed to have an epic adventure.
Much of this advice has applications broader than just adventures. But adventures are probably the best application :D Also, I love the background in these videos.
Inspiring! I have 2 kids so I'll stick to mini adventures for a few more yrs but definitely still planning and saving for dreams I've got down the road. Good video!
Thank you so much for this inspirational video Al! My friend and I are gonna be turning eighteen within the month, and we're planning a big bike journey ourselves! The adventure is so close for us now, and I give you credit for inspiring us!
Massive fan of your adventures, I'm 22 and from England - I'm currently living in Vancouver loving the local mountain biking scene here, couldn't be happier. Living my own adventures in the mountains. Once I'm bored of life here I will go and work in Australia, save up money, buy a bike and then cycle home to England. The only thing I don't have is a start date, however I know that will definitely come in good time. You are a huge inspiration, thank you so very much.
Wow your video answered some perfect questions and doubts I had. I am for the coming 5 months traveling in Canada, and from mid April till July I have nothing planned yet. I was thinking about doing a big adventure then, so this really helps!
Listening to you, I started thinking of what my personal adventure might look like.... You brought me to the idea to make a CD of my own written music. This might not sound like a big adventure, but to it is. I'm 48 years old and I spent my life playing musicals. I've reached a point in my career, I can call it sucsessful, but still there is that big wish in me, wanting to fulfill my deepest wish since my childhood, making my own record. Thank you, for all your great advices and ideas helping me to find my personal Adventure!!! I will keep you updated and informed!
Thank you very much! In this lockdown 3.0; I have not stopped dreaming. Instead, I am preparing for my adventure in the future. Thank you for your inspiration! I will send you a postcard ^_^
+SomethingSoOriginal Sadly, no. I did go on a 2-month ride from south of France to Morocco, just weeks after I posted this. I then visited the UN climate negotiations in Marrakech. Now, I have found an amazing job in my field. Life takes wild turns sometimes. I am already saving for my next adventure, where ever it will take me.
Nice! What's your job? Always cool to see when spontaneous travel experience leads to these opportunities :) I wish in a way i would be part of this power, whatever it is that brings people and their calling together, it just seems to have eluded me in all my travels.
Reading "Grand Adventures" right now.. I'm from Germany but I'm currently living in Chicago as an au pair for a year! That's quite an adventure, but your book makes me want to go out on my bike and cycle around in Europe haha
I have the same plan :) probably Italy for start. It must be awesome to hop on your bike and just ride somewhere. Next year I definitely have to do it. Good luck with your plan :)
I should have seen this video 40 years ago. I’m still going to have adventures but really should have started in the 80s instead of worrying about earning money and getting a career.
I am 26 and have always dreamed of doing a big cycling trip, not necessarily around the world but something adventurous! I have a good job at the moment but I feel like I am getting older, I want to do this I know I will be filled with regret as an old man if I don't try.
I'm in the exact position you talked about! I'm thinking of mountain biking from Geneva to the Mediterranean once my exams are over. would you recommend going with a friend to share the experience or go solo? cheers
Hi I'm really intrested in doing a long bike journey but I'm worried i'd get lonely. is it easy to meet people on bike journeys? is it something that comes naturally on adventures?
I think it's pretty normal to feel lonely and to worry about it. In some parts of the world it's really easy to meet people. This is a really useful form for picking up advice and other people to ride with: www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/on-your-bike Good luck!
I love this. You need to take all the negative things people say when you tell them what you are going to do. When I rode down the S. PCH everyone I told said I was crazy. Live your life, explore this great world we have and meet the people around it. www.BlameTheBiker.com
Im 68 Im off on my Adventure on my bike Thanks Alastair Will you tell my daughter I cant pick up the grandchildren after school.
"If you're not going to go now, when are you going?" Great advice. Wish I'd have listened when I was a young person... thankfully I know it's not too late. Bring on the adventure!
I'm only 16 but this video empowered me in many ways and really got me on my feet! Thanks Alastair
Brilliant!
On your first point, I had an idea. Many young people have ideals but no money. Many older people have money but less time to do the things they wished they could.
Nowadays I could afford the fantastic bass guitar which I couldn't when I was a young idealistic music student in 1999. But what's the point? I'm not going to form a band and start gigging. I should use my money to live vicariously through younger, more talented people.
We could create a platform which matches young idealists with wealthy older dreamers. Do you wish you could have cycled the world at 20 years old? Get matched with a 20 year old with big dreams but a tight bank account. Do you wish you could have afforded art school at 18? Get matched with an 18 year old with a sketchbook full of art but no money for college.
Al your an inspiration. I just watched your series about busking across Spain. So inspirational and opens up opportunities mentally seeing how little is needed to have an epic adventure.
Much of this advice has applications broader than just adventures. But adventures are probably the best application :D Also, I love the background in these videos.
Awesome video man, thank you for the inspiration 🏆🙏
Inspiring! I have 2 kids so I'll stick to mini adventures for a few more yrs but definitely still planning and saving for dreams I've got down the road. Good video!
Thank you so much for this inspirational video Al! My friend and I are gonna be turning eighteen within the month, and we're planning a big bike journey ourselves! The adventure is so close for us now, and I give you credit for inspiring us!
You are great man for inspiring people!
Just added your book on Audible! Thank you for your inspiration!
Very insightful and inspiring! Makes adventures seem very do able and I think that's very important.
Massive fan of your adventures, I'm 22 and from England - I'm currently living in Vancouver loving the local mountain biking scene here, couldn't be happier. Living my own adventures in the mountains. Once I'm bored of life here I will go and work in Australia, save up money, buy a bike and then cycle home to England. The only thing I don't have is a start date, however I know that will definitely come in good time. You are a huge inspiration, thank you so very much.
Gospel! Thank you for being and inspiration an also helping me. I'm sure this video will inspire others, well done!
This follows my sentiments of the unbelievable value of adventure. Thankyou Alistair this is definitely one I’ll be sharing to help inspire others. 🙌
Fantastic advice!
Wow your video answered some perfect questions and doubts I had. I am for the coming 5 months traveling in Canada, and from mid April till July I have nothing planned yet. I was thinking about doing a big adventure then, so this really helps!
Brilliant advice for young and also the not so young! - Travel opens the soul and educates the mind. It should be compulsory!
Amaazinggggg really motivating made me really start planning for an adventure!!
Listening to you, I started thinking of what my personal adventure might look like.... You brought me to the idea to make a CD of my own written music. This might not sound like a big adventure, but to it is. I'm 48 years old and I spent my life playing musicals. I've reached a point in my career, I can call it sucsessful, but still there is that big wish in me, wanting to fulfill my deepest wish since my childhood, making my own record.
Thank you, for all your great advices and ideas helping me to find my personal Adventure!!!
I will keep you updated and informed!
Great video, cheers! Keeps me motivated on my way towards my goal!
Thank you very much! In this lockdown 3.0; I have not stopped dreaming. Instead, I am preparing for my adventure in the future. Thank you for your inspiration! I will send you a postcard ^_^
March 1st 2017, once the weather clears. I'll ride my bike to Jakarta, Indonesia, from the Netherlands.
Are you still going?
+SomethingSoOriginal Sadly, no. I did go on a 2-month ride from south of France to Morocco, just weeks after I posted this. I then visited the UN climate negotiations in Marrakech. Now, I have found an amazing job in my field. Life takes wild turns sometimes.
I am already saving for my next adventure, where ever it will take me.
Thanks for reminding me of this comment, keeps me on top of my commitment!
Nice! What's your job? Always cool to see when spontaneous travel experience leads to these opportunities :)
I wish in a way i would be part of this power, whatever it is that brings people and their calling together, it just seems to have eluded me in all my travels.
Give us an update
Hi, Alastair! Great journeys, wonderful videos! Thank you and good luck! Victor from Russia :)
A great vlog.
Very helpful!
Awesome video!
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Wow. Thanks
great inspiring video buddy keep it up ;)
Reading "Grand Adventures" right now.. I'm from Germany but I'm currently living in Chicago as an au pair for a year! That's quite an adventure, but your book makes me want to go out on my bike and cycle around in Europe haha
Good luck!
I have the same plan :) probably Italy for start. It must be awesome to hop on your bike and just ride somewhere. Next year I definitely have to do it. Good luck with your plan :)
I should have seen this video 40 years ago. I’m still going to have adventures but really should have started in the 80s instead of worrying about earning money and getting a career.
I am 26 and have always dreamed of doing a big cycling trip, not necessarily around the world but something adventurous! I have a good job at the moment but I feel like I am getting older, I want to do this I know I will be filled with regret as an old man if I don't try.
In which case you know what you need to do... ;-)
That's it cross country bicycling trip is on!
Hi Al, great video! But I want to ask you what do you think about loneliness in these adventures, because perhaps this could be a great difficulty.
Brilliant video Alastair. I have been considering cycling across part of Canada this coming summer, from BC to "somewhere". Any advice?
+Jago Smith chat to Jamie McDOnald.
"Go. Go now."
I'm in the USA on the west coast. idk how far i can go on $1000. any advise?
I'm in the exact position you talked about! I'm thinking of mountain biking from Geneva to the Mediterranean once my exams are over. would you recommend going with a friend to share the experience or go solo? cheers
+Oli Mant solo if you dare. www.alastairhumphreys.com/travelling-friend/
+Alastair Humphreys www.alastairhumphreys.com/travelling-friend/
+Oli Mant Go by yourself - no one can tell you your not King of The World !
+Ollie Mant solo first time dood you can learn so much more as i find friends distract you somtimes ;) peace
Where do i need to send the post card to
Send it to your mum! She'll be pleased to hear from you. 👍 Well done!
Alastair Humphreys i did to my mum and my room mates 😉
Hi I'm really intrested in doing a long bike journey but I'm worried i'd get lonely. is it easy to meet people on bike journeys? is it something that comes naturally on adventures?
I think it's pretty normal to feel lonely and to worry about it. In some parts of the world it's really easy to meet people. This is a really useful form for picking up advice and other people to ride with: www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/on-your-bike
Good luck!
awesome thanks for getting back to me so soon :) Ima going to set up a savings account tommorow. great work sir.
I love this. You need to take all the negative things people say when you tell them what you are going to do. When I rode down the S. PCH everyone I told said I was crazy. Live your life, explore this great world we have and meet the people around it.
www.BlameTheBiker.com