Crocodile Ceremonies, Treacherous Treks, and one of the Most Remote Tribes on Earth: Papúa New Guinea with Off-Grid Explorer Benedict Allen

Benedict Allen has made a name for himself, not necessarily for
what he does, but for what he does not do...travel with modern
technology.

For the last several decades,
Benedict has explored some of the most remote corners of the
planet, from crossing the Amazon basin to the deserts of Namibia. And
instead of navigating those highly complex journeys with modern
technology, he's chosen instead to embed himself with local cultures,
relying solely on the goodwill and guidance of native people to survive.
And today, we're following along as he recounts some of his most epic
-- and occasionally terrifying -- adventures.

From
living in a 'crocodile nest' in Papua New Guinea for six weeks to
narrowly avoiding being gunned down during a mountain crossing deep in
the jungle, Benedict has some truly wild stories to share. But his story
isn't solely about adventure...it's about the humanity we all share. 

As
of May 2024, Papua New Guinea is experiencing devastating landslides.
If you feel inspired by the stories of Papua New Guinea's people in
today's episode, please consider donating to organizations such as Papua
New Guinea's Red Cross or IOM relief efforts.

CONNECT
Learn more about Benedict and his many adventures on his website, benedictallen.com.
You can also find him on social media @benedictallenexplorer. The book
from this episode is called Explorer: The Quest for Adventure and the
Great Unknown, and you can find it anywhere books are sold.

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CREDITS
This episode was produced by Armchair Productions. Find our other shows at armchair-productions.com.
Jenny Allison did the guest booking and wrote this episode, along with
host and producer Aaron Millar. Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and
sound design. Theme music written by the artist Sweet Chap (on IG
@the_sweet_chap).
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