Levison Wood

Levison developed a keen passion for adventure during his stint as a British Parachute Regiment army officer. While in the army, he fought the Taliban in Afghanistan, experiencing the terrain of Kandahar, Zabul, and Helmand. His time in the service gave him an opportunity to build a strong mentality fueled by determination. From climbing mountains in Iraq to walking extraordinary lengths, the more dangerous and extreme the experience is for Levison Wood, the better.

Levison is known for many expeditions, including a nine-month expedition in 2014. In this expedition, he committed to walking the length of the River Nile, a feat that not many people can achieve. Covered by Channel 4, this particular expedition emerged as a critically acclaimed series. A year later, he set out to trek the length of the Himalayas, with his trajectory emanating from Afghanistan to Bhutan. Just like the previous one, this expedition also morphed into a TV special. Other series credited to his name include From Russian to Iran and Walking the Americas.

Accompanying Levison’s TV series are books on the same expeditions, authored by the explorer himself. These include Walking the Nile, which became a best-selling work on Sunday Times. Other acts of Levison’s authorship include Walking the Himalayas, which won the Adventure Travel Book of the Year in 2016.