Speaking Bee Weekly Magazine Volume 6 Dec 15-21,2013 | Page 7

4 | Embark on a Microadventure Guidelines Surely you’ve heard of Al Humphrey’s microadventures by now? His premise is simple—you do not need to fly to the other side of the planet to find wilderness and beauty— adventure is only a state of mind. Anyone can embark on a microadventure. Simply put the kettle on, pick up a map and find somewhere rural that you’ve never been to, despite it being close by. After work, jump on a train or cycle there. Sleep under the stars on a hilltop, swim in a river, wake up in the sunshine. Return to your desk, a few twigs in your hair but happy to the core.