The wilderness rescued me. I have been shaped by my experiences in the great outdoors. Feeling comfortable in the wild gave me… — 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… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
The jungle is my least favourite environment. It's always damp, and everything tries to bite you, whether it's flora or fauna. But… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
What I miss is being close to nature - collecting your own water and generating your own electricity, catching your own food.… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
I'm equally happy bouncing across the African savannah in an old Land Rover as I am staying in a luxury resort in… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
For anyone, taking yourself out of your natural environment and comfort zone is such a great way to reflect where you've come… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
As United Nations patron of the wilderness, one of my roles is to report back from the Earth's remaining wildernesses and to… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
I met a Swedish single mum called Annalise who is living in the wilderness. Her dilemma is finding enough wood to make… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
I have spent time in many of the world's popular wilderness locations and I would say Nepal should be proud. It is… — Ben Fogle Copy Share Image
Part of the beauty of wilderness schooling is that the overheads are very low. You want a classroom? Build a shelter from… — 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
