The Most Unique UK Travel Gems and Achievable Adventures with The Travel Project's Charlie Wild

Charlie Wild is one half of The Travel Project, a creative duo on a mission to showcase the very best of UK travel and adventure. Together with his wife Jess, Charlie has spent years exploring hidden gems, wild landscapes, and thrilling experiences—all without leaving Britain’s shores. We go behind the scenes of life as a travel content creator, from capturing the perfect shot to the realities of turning a passion into a career. Charlie also breaks down his 52 Achievable Adventures - a challenge-turned-book designed to inspire anyone to experience more of the UK, no matter their budget or experience level.From the best-kept secrets in the British countryside to the ideal time of year to visit them, Charlie shares his top tips for uncovering the UK’s hidden gems. Whether you’re looking for a coastal escape, a wild swimming spot, or a breathtaking hike, this episode is packed with practical advice and seasonal travel inspiration.52 Achievable Adventures Book: https://geni.us/achievableadventuresFollow The Travel Project: https://www.instagram.com/the.travel.project/Mentioned in the Podcast: The Outside Studio: https://theoutsidestudio.com/Sailing in Norfolk: https://coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk/Fell Pony Trekking: https://fellpony.co.uk/Cairngorms Reindeer: https://www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/Support the podcast: Get a whopping 65% off your first Gousto box at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gousto.co.uk/raf/?promo_code=TOM42277653⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in contact:⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@tombryanyeahCHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:20 Recent winter trip to Scotland03:03 Is a holiday ever a holiday as a travel content creator?09:03 The world's first instagram powered adventure16:30 Finding greater purpose through travel19:21 The changing perceptions on the UK as an adventure destination21:39 Celebrating the UK Coastline23:33 Local knowledge26:42 Canoeing the length of the Thames31:05 How adventure changes your mindset35:18 Being full present outside39:27 Achievable Adventures42:39 Sailing the salt marshes of Norfolk43:45 Fell pony trekking in the Lake District48:13 Turning 52 adventures into a book49:54 Tom's current writing project56:16 Carving own path in life58:57 The husband / wife dynamic01:04:00 Breakfast outside once a month01:08:14 Collating a map of everywhere they have been01:12:33 How to deal with bad weather in the UK01:18:28 Seasonal highlights01:23:44 The Cairngorms in winter01:25:11 Feeding reindeer01:27:55 Bringing Children into Achievable Adventures01:30:00 Fusing science to champion the benefits of the outdoors01:33:18 Going places series of amazing places to stay01:34:22 Adapting adventure for children01:36:30 Charlies favourite place in the UK01:37:39 Next adventures