Ivory is quickly becoming the new blood diamond of Africa and one that fuels militia battles. Some of the most notorious armed groups on the continent, including the Lord's Resistance Army, are hunting down elephants and using the tusks to… — 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
