Audio Interview: The Adventure Magazine Interviews Levison Wood

A few weeks back I gave a couple of plugs to a new radio program entitled The Adventure Magazine with Monroe and Gigi. Each week, it is hosted by my friend Julian Monroe Fisher, and his wife Gigi. They talk about all manner of topics, including exploration, gear, adventure travel, and so much more. Each week, they also have an interview with a prominent guest, which gives listeners an opportunity to learn about an expedition or adventurer first hand. This week, they interviewed Levison Wood of Walking the Nile fame. As you probably know, Lev wrapped up his attempt to walk the entire length of the Nile River a few weeks back, and while he was in Cairo, he took some time to talk with Monroe and Gigi. In the interview, which you can listen to below, he talks about the journey, his missing miles in South Sudan, the death of Matthew Powers, and much more. Definitely a good interview, and if you want to hear more from The Adventure Magazine, all of the back episodes are available on the show's website.

Video: Paddling in Africa to Save the White Nile

The legendary White Nile River in Uganda is under threat by the construction of a new dam, which could alter the paddling scene, not to mention the environment, there dramatically in the years to come. In an effort to raise awareness of this situation, two adventurous young women – Mariann Sæther and Nouria Newman – have gone to Africa to run some of the iconic rapids, and to show support for the kayaking industry that has sprung up along the river. An industry that is being threatened as well. The video below shares their story and gives us a glimpse of what it is like paddle the dramatic whitewater of the White Nile.