Oli France On Backyard Adventures, Local Impact & Living on the Wild Edge

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In this closing chapter of our conversation on SEASON 3 Episode 1 (LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE HERE)  I ask expedition leader Oli France to leave us with two things: a Call to Adventure and a Pay It Forward—traditions we close every episode with on Adventure Diaries.

Oli’s call? A challenge rooted in simplicity and discovery. Start where you are—literally. Find the lowest and highest points in your county, town, or landscape... and travel between them. On foot, by bike, whatever works. This micro-expedition, as Oli puts it, is about connecting with your own backyard in a new way. And if you do it—tag him. He wants to hear your story.

Then, we shift to a deeper current that’s run through much of Oli’s work: the power of traveling consciously. As someone who’s guided expeditions across continents, he shares the impact of choosing local—booking local guides, staying in community-run guesthouses, supporting small operators and underrepresented economies in remote regions. The message is clear: the way we spend our money while exploring the world matters. Great adventures can—and should—create meaningful impact.

We also talk about his company, Wild Edge, which runs challenging, immersive expeditions across some of the world’s wildest terrain. If you’re craving something beyond the usual, his trips might just be the push you need.

📍 Topics in this episode:

• Backyard micro-adventures
• Adventure travel and conscious tourism
• Supporting local communities on expedition
• How to plan meaningful, off-the-beaten-track trips
• Oli’s own adventures and reflections from the field

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