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Alastair Humphreys biography

Alastair Humphreys (born 1976) is a British adventurer, author, and motivational speaker, recognised for his extensive global expeditions and efforts to inspire everyday adventure. He has written numerous books for both adults and children, aiming to encourage readers to explore the world around them.

After studying at the University of Edinburgh and Oxford, Humphreys embarked on a four-year cycling journey around the world, covering approximately 46,000 miles across 60 countries and five continents. This expedition laid the foundation for his career in adventure writing and public speaking.

In the realm of children’s literature, Humphreys is best known for The Boy Who Biked the World trilogy. These books follow a young boy named Tom as he cycles through Africa, the Americas, and Asia, introducing young readers to diverse cultures and geographies. The series combines elements of travelogue and fiction, aiming to educate and inspire a sense of adventure in children.

Another notable work is The Girl Who Rowed the Ocean, which tells the story of a young girl’s solo rowing journey across the Atlantic Ocean. This book continues Humphreys’ theme of young protagonists undertaking significant adventures, highlighting resilience and determination.

Humphreys has also authored Alastair Humphreys’ Great Adventurers, an illustrated collection profiling historical figures known for their explorations and achievements. This work serves to introduce young readers to real-life adventurers, providing context and inspiration for their own explorations.

Beyond writing, Humphreys has been involved in various expeditions, including rowing across the Atlantic Ocean and walking across India. He is a proponent of “microadventures,” encouraging people to undertake short, local adventures to break the routine of daily life. His contributions to adventure and literature have been recognised by organisations such as National Geographic, which named him Adventurer of the Year in 2012.

Books by Alastair Humphreys

Moods Of Future Joys
Thunder Sunshine
Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes
There Are Other Rivers: On Foot Across India
The Boy Who Biked the World: On the Road to Africa
The Kindness of Strangers: Travel Stories That Make Your Heart Grow
The Gentle Art of Tramping
My Midsummer Morning: Rediscovering a Life of Adventure
Grand Adventures
The Boy Who Biked the World: Part Two: Riding the Americas
Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Adventures
The Boy who Biked the World Part Three: Riding Home through Asia – Part 3
Ten Lessons from the Road
The Doorstep Mile: Live More Adventurously Every Day
The Doorstep Mile
The Boy Who Biked the World: Part Three: Riding Home through Asia
Alastair Humphreys’ Great Adventurers
Around the World by Bike (2 Book Series)
The Boy Who Biked the World: Complete Collection
Philosophy of Logic
The Boy Who Biked the World Collection Alastair Humphreys 3 Books Bundle (On the Road to Africa,Riding the Americas,Riding Home Through Asia Part 3)
The Boy Who Biked the World: Part Three: Riding Home Through Asia
Alastair Humphreys Collection The Boy Who Biked the World 3 Books Bundle With gift journal (On the Road to Africa,Riding Home Through Asia) Gift Wrapped Slipcase Specially For You
Microadventures Lib/E: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes
America’s Viceroys
The Boy Who Biked the World: Part Three: Riding Home Through Asia

Book lists featuring Alastair Humphreys