#236 Surviving Pablo Escobar & Exploring The World's Most Deadly Places with Benedict Allen

<p>Not everyone was lucky enough to escape the attacks of infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar. Fortunately, Benedict Allen - one of the world's most daring adventurers – survived for many years in the most dangerous parts <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">of the world</span>, enabling him to escape this life-threatening situation. <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Benedict is</span> an English explorer, filmmaker<span lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US">,</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">and writer</span> who's travelled to some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US">including West Papua, the Amazon Basin, and the Skeleton Coast in Namibia</span>. With 10 books and six TV series <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">that document his explorations and unique experiences</span>, <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US">he</span> has made a name for himself as <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">one of the leading modern-day explorers</span>. <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">In this captivating episode, w</span>e discuss some of <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US">Benedict’s most</span> thrilling expeditions, how his experiences have shaped his motivational talks<span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">, and his latest book which details what he's learnt from isolated communities.</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Listening to</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US">this gentleman’s</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US">stories</span> was like embarking on <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">an adventure</span>, and I'm excited for you to share in th<span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">e thrill of his experiences,</span> too<span lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US">.</span></p> <p><strong>Discussion points:</strong></p> <p>01:04 Benedict’s stance on technology<br /> 12:00 <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">His unique expeditions</span><br /> 16:30 Why people <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">rarely</span> explore<br /> 24:04 Figuring out where he belonged