I Am A Professional Adventurer

He said AMA. He never said he'd answer.

He did. Just here... to be fair this isn't the most intuitive system to throw yourself into, lots of great IAmA are thwarted by confusion at how Reddit works.

Thanks!

As a person who too wants to be an Adventurer, how do I get started?

My main advice is to begin by taking a journey / expedition that excites you and challenges you. That is the best start point for generating good stories which are the key to eventually earning a living from your adventures.

As an adventurer, how do you make a living ?

I make my living from writing books and magazine articles and also by giving talks.

3 hours and not a single question answered, not even a comment unrelated to a question.

You're doing it wrong, Alastair.

sorry

How do you get the money if you want to adventure like?

How do you get a job as an adventurer? Is there a school of adventuring?

I earn my money from writing, speaking and photography.

What does your business card say?

Adventurer, Author, Motivational Speaker

How was it like rowing with Marin Medak? can you describe how you passed your time during your trip across the Atlantic?

It was great - we got on very well. The life on a rowing boat is monotonous but also passes quite quickly as every two hours you change shift. We laughed a lot and had a good time.

As someone on a budget, is there anywhere in North America you feel is worth checking out above other options?

I'd suggest setting off from your front door on a bicycle and exploring from there.

What do you look for every time you head out on a new adventure? Is there something you're trying to get out of everything you're doing?

I like new style of journeys in new places.

Hello, Mr. Humphreys, thanks for this AMA! First of all, you have a majestic name. Secondly, you've got a very nice website and I really like your Ted talk. link for the lazy

As for the question, what place in the world would you say that you can live forever?

Andalucia!

Other than breaking your foot, what were the worst things that happened to you during the Marathon des Sables?

Everything else was great! I loved it.

What adventurers from history inspire you? Do you enjoy your work? Favorite country? Favorite "ethnic food"?

Captain Scott. Yes! Iceland Georgian