EPISODE 4: LONDON TO KATHMANDU ON A DOUBLE-DECKER BUS

Ever wondered what happens when a holiday goes far beyond a simple break and becomes a defining moment in someone's life? That’s the territory explored in Ruth Millington's Extreme Holidays Podcast. Here, you won't just hear about picturesque destinations; you’ll be plunged into raw, firsthand accounts from people whose travels have tested their limits and fundamentally altered their perspective. Each episode is a deep dive into narratives that are as much about internal discovery as they are about external adventure, moving through categories from personal journals to societal documentaries. Guided by Ruth Millington, an award-winning travel writer whose own story includes surviving the 2003 Bam earthquake in Iran, the conversations carry a unique weight of authenticity and hard-won insight. This podcast serves as a collection of human experiences from the edges of the map and the extremes of circumstance, inviting you to sit alongside climbers, explorers, and accidental adventurers. It’s less about itinerary planning and more about understanding the profound shifts that occur when ordinary people encounter the extraordinary. Through these intimate stories, the series naturally becomes a compelling audio document of resilience, curiosity, and the sometimes perilous pursuit of seeing the world in a different light.