Ep 11 | Nicola Hughes: Creating Your Own Adventure

Adventure doesn’t have to look one way — and neither does recreation. In this episode, Nicola Hughes from The Swag Family shares the story behind an extraordinary decision to step outside the expected path and cycle around the world with her husband and three children — travelling for 696 days and covering almost 14,000 kilometres together as a family. Along the way they discovered that adventure isn’t always about going further or faster, but about slowing down, embracing uncertainty, and creating space for connection, growth, and possibility.This conversation explores motherhood, raising capable kids, doing things differently, and what can happen when you stop waiting for perfect conditions and simply have a go. Nicola reflects on challenge, flexibility, community, and the powerful lesson that some of life’s most meaningful experiences begin with one small decision to step outside your comfort zone. A beautiful reminder that there are many ways to participate, move, explore, and create your own version of adventure.Learn more:https://swagfamily.au/https://open.spotify.com/show/7253JUESv3MupkqBDwKxGy?si=201b612690794f9chttps://www.instagram.com/swagfamilyhughes/If you believe in creating more visibility, stronger pathways, and better opportunities for women and girls in sport & recreation, you can support our work by becoming a WSRT member for only $20.Join us at wsrt.org.au/membership