The Upgrade by SUITCASE Magazine

Unexplored UK: Why Adventure is Good For You

Episode Summary

Charlie and Jess of The Travel Project are here to prove there’s more adventure waiting for us in our back gardens than we may think - it’s time to cancel that plane ticket and explore your own stomping ground. Tune in as the couple detail their Achievable Adventure project where they’ve set out to discover 52 UK destinations in the span of 52 weeks. From coastal foraging in Wales to breathtaking hikes in Scotland, Charlie and Jess have gained a greater appreciation for the land they call home and are now sharing their discoveries (and top tips) with the travel community.

Episode Notes

This episode is proudly sponsored by away.  Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials.

Completing 52 UK adventures within 52 weeks - and welcoming their first-born along the way - Charlie and Jess have turned their passion project into a lifestyle that everyone wants a piece of. The couple have redefined the parameters of adventure, emphasising that you don’t have to embark on a journey to a faraway destination to feel the thrill of discovery. 

Leaning on relationships built with locals, Charlie and Jess immersed themselves into the culture of whichever spot they chose to visit and strived for an authentic, sustainable experience to write home about. 

Now with 32.5K followers on Instagram, the travelling twosome have ignited the movement of “achievable adventure” and rediscovered the UK in a brand new - and beautiful - light. 

This episode was recorded at Soho Works, the members-only co-working space from Soho House with locations in Los Angeles, London and New York. Visit sohoworks.com.

Keep up with our hosts’ travels and follow Fleur Rollet-Manus on @fleur_rm and Amira Hashish on @thedesigneditor.