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The Explorers Podcast

Alice Morrison Interview

The Explorers Podcast

Matt Breen

Society & Culture, History, Education

4.81.5K Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2022

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we have a conversation with modern-day explorer, traveler and adventurer Alice Morrison - who has been described as 'Indiana Jones for Girls.' Morrison, who didn't start adventuring until she was 48, has traipsed all over the world, including Africa, the Middle East, the Himalayas, and South and Central America. In that time, she has written four books, produced a BBC documentary about her journey to Timbuktu, and documented her journeys on YouTube, Instagram, her blog and a podcast. https://alicemorrison.co.uk The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listening to an Air Wave Media Podcast.

0:05.0

The Civil War and Reconstruction was a pivotal era in American history.

0:10.0

When a war was fought to save the Union and to free the slaves.

0:14.0

And when the work to rebuild the nation after that war was over,

0:18.0

turned into a struggle to guarantee liberty and justice for all Americans.

0:23.0

I'm Tracy.

0:24.0

And I'm Rich.

0:25.0

And we want to invite you to join us as we take an in-depth look at this pivotal era in American history.

0:32.0

Look for the Civil War and Reconstruction wherever you find your podcasts.

0:37.0

Let's go!

0:52.0

Hello and welcome to the Explorers Podcast.

0:54.0

Today's episode is going to be something rather unique.

0:57.0

It's an interview with Alice Morrison, a modern-day adventurer and explorer.

1:01.0

I've had many opportunities to interview people on the show,

1:04.0

including individuals we today might call adventurers and travelers.

1:08.0

But I really liked Alice because of her unique experiences,

1:11.0

including how she got into the adventuring business,

1:14.0

and the way she approaches her life as the Indiana Jones for Girls,

1:17.0

as one reviewer described her.

1:19.0

Let me give you a little background on Alice Morrison.

1:22.0

She was born in Edinburgh, but grew up in Africa in the Middle East.

1:26.0

She studied Arabic in Turkish, and after college taught in Cairo while exploring the region,

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