In this episode, Andrew sits down with Alice, an intrepid traveler and author, to hear about her unforgettable safari experience in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Alice recounts her encounters with majestic lions, a mother leopard, and her unforgettable night camping in the wild. From the tense moments of a lion hunt to the quiet lessons learned from nature, Alice’s story is a fascinating blend of beauty, danger, and self-discovery. She also shares how this experience inspired her travel memoir and shaped her approach to storytelling and publishing.
Guest: Alice
- Author of Take My Breath Far Away, a travel memoir
- Founder of Asclepius Press, an independent publishing house
- Former scuba instructor and global adventurer
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Alice and her travel background
- Life in the African bush: Camping amidst wildlife
- A lion hunt: Witnessing the raw beauty of nature
- Close encounters with a leopard near her tent
- Insights into the duality of nature: Beauty and brutality
- Founding Asclepius Press and supporting independent authors
- Reflections on gratitude and the power of serendipity in travel
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