University College London has a lot to answer for.

It gave me a degree, lots of friends and a few hangovers, but it also gave me a first class ticket on board the heady train that is adventure.

The UCL Expedition & Travel Committee funded my first three big adventures – Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia and 80 Ways – and got my excited about expeditions. (Step One).

After I graduated, they invited me to join the Committee and help to award grants and, best of all, mentor successful applicants. (Step Two).

Now I’m here, doing this.

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Here are some of the UCL expeditions that I have supported in one way or another:

• Trans-European Cycle
• Expedition Clayoquot
• London to Singapore Overland
• Nile Cycle
• Cliffs of Venezuela