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= Microadventure =
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Introduction
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The term microadventure was made common by British adventurer and
author Alastair Humphreys and is defined as an overnight outdoor
adventure that is "small and achievable, for normal people with real
lives". 'The New York Times' described microadventures as "short,
perspective-shifting bursts of travel closer to home, inspiring
followers to pitch a tent in nearby woods, explore their city by
moonlight, or hold a family slumber party in the backyard."
The concept is flexible enough in its definition to allow the
individual to choose the location, duration, and overall scope of the
adventure. Microadventures are generally considered affordable in that
little to no specialized gear is required, travel costs are trivial or
nonexistent, and only a minimal amount of provisions are needed for
the outing. Often participants will sleep out under the stars using a
bivvy bag, rather than a tent, and wild swims are actively encouraged.
Microadventures have proved popular with people whose lives are busy
with work and/or family commitments.
The 'Collins Dictionary' blog recognised 'microadventure' as a
neologism in April 2014. Microadventure is popular as an online
hashtag, used on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to share
microadventure experiences.
Publications
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In 2012, Humphreys was nominated a National Geographic Adventurer of
the Year award for his campaign to involve ordinary people in
microadventures.
Humphreys published a microadventures book in June 2014, which
documents a series of "short, inexpensive trips" around the UK.
For 2015, Humphreys put together a 'Year of Microadventure', a
calendar suggesting activities for followers to take part in once a
month, all-year-round.
Microadventures have been discussed on both BBC Radio 5Live and Talk
Sport. In the US, 'Outside Magazine' described "The Benefits of
Microadventure" in a series of articles written of "A Quest to Boost
Happiness". Microadventures were also featured on CNN's "Human to
Hero" series and the 'Huffington Post' series. The 'Financial Times'
described microadventures as "short, thrilling trips that fit in
around work and family commitments." BBC Online featured a
microadventure in a series of microvideos.
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