I stayed with a family in the bush in Alaska and there were absolutely swarms of mosquitos. The crew were wearing full body nets but the family weren't, so I decided that if I was going to do things properly… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
I remembered reading about a disease called Leishmaniasis, which matched my symptoms. I'd always thought it was an old wives' tale - a sand… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
I got rounded up by the police in Quito as I didn't have my passport with me. I was in prison for a night,… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
At 19 I left school and embarked on a 9-day bike ride with friends from London to Monte Carlo. — Ben Fogle Copy Share
I'm a naturally upbeat person. Friends sometimes compare me to a labrador puppy, and I take that as a great compliment. I love life,… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
Whenever I leave home to film, my wife Marina gets terrified that I'm going to come back having bought a tiny plot of land… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
The wilderness rescued me. I have been shaped by my experiences in the great outdoors. Feeling comfortable in the wild gave me the confidence… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
I love sharing my travels and I've had some fascinating travelling companions over the years. I really believe travel is made the richer being… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
I don't think you can ever get closer to the natural world, than just a man - as in mankind - in an ocean,… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
After university, I was desperate to be an ambassador. It went back to geography: I loved the idea of living in exotic and exciting… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
I'm a bit dyslexic so I found learning to read hard. I muddled up the letters but learnt to power through. — Ben Fogle Copy Share
Broadcasters and production companies often don't appreciate the complexities of viewing habits, but Gogglebox has highlighted how in-depth people go when watching TV. — Ben Fogle Copy Share
I saw firsthand the devastating consequences of poaching. I saw elephants with ivory hacked from their faces and the lengths private parks go to… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
Let's be honest, some people are better suited to exams than others in the same way that some of us are more sporty or… — Ben Fogle Copy Share
