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

Great British Adventures

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.

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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/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:20 Recent winter trip to Scotland

03:03 Is a holiday ever a holiday as a travel content creator?

09:03 The world's first instagram powered adventure

16:30 Finding greater purpose through travel

19:21 The changing perceptions on the UK as an adventure destination

21:39 Celebrating the UK Coastline

23:33 Local knowledge

26:42 Canoeing the length of the Thames

31:05 How adventure changes your mindset

35:18 Being full present outside

39:27 Achievable Adventures

42:39 Sailing the salt marshes of Norfolk

43:45 Fell pony trekking in the Lake District

48:13 Turning 52 adventures into a book

49:54 Tom's current writing project

56:16 Carving own path in life

58:57 The husband / wife dynamic

01:04:00 Breakfast outside once a month

01:08:14 Collating a map of everywhere they have been

01:12:33 How to deal with bad weather in the UK

01:18:28 Seasonal highlights

01:23:44 The Cairngorms in winter

01:25:11 Feeding reindeer

01:27:55 Bringing Children into Achievable Adventures

01:30:00 Fusing science to champion the benefits of the outdoors

01:33:18 Going places series of amazing places to stay

01:34:22 Adapting adventure for children

01:36:30 Charlies favourite place in the UK

01:37:39 Next adventures