After university, I was desperate to be an ambassador. It went back to geography: I loved the idea of living in exotic and exciting countries, but still driving a Land Rover and having tea. I failed the Foreign Office exams… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
Geography was the lesson I always looked forward to most. It was a form of escapism. It could be bleak midwinter outside but inside you're learning about African farming methods or the Great Lakes. No other lesson had that excitement. — 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 Image
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 Image
At 19 I left school and embarked on a 9-day bike ride with friends from London to Monte Carlo. — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
