Sarah Davis survived hippo attacks, being arrested and detained and running lethal rapids. She travelled through a country on the brink of civil war and in the background was dealing with the risk of kidnap.

The trip included over 1,000km of rafting, followed by 3,000km of kayaking and Sarah became the first woman to lead an expedition down this mighty river. Along the way, she immersed herself in the fascinating local cultures of the five countries she travelled through: Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and Egypt.

Sarah then went on to paddle 2500km down the Murray River.

She then swapped paddles for pedals and in 2021 cycled across Australia, which included crossing sand dunes and battling 40°C days while losing count of the number of flat tyres she and her cycle buddy Tara had during their testing 4700- kilometre journey. Earlier this Sarah headed to the Middle East where she bike-packed solo 1600km through Oman. During this adventure, she felt that being out of her comfort zone wasn’t as familiar as it used to be. She has decided to do something about it. She’s also writing her next book: Gulp! How to Embrace Risk and Live Boldly. Bringing these together Sarah is embarking on a year of ‘Gulps’: 52 things that’ll take her into the unknown, uncertain and uncomfortable.

Delving into Sarah's incredible encounters with danger, her bold expeditions across deserts and rivers, and her unyielding determination to push past fear. Stay tuned as we uncover Sarah's extraordinary journey, her fearless spirit, and her mission to inspire others to embrace risk and live boldly. Get ready to be captivated by an episode packed with exhilarating escapades and invaluable life lessons.

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Timestamps

00:00 Switched from running to paddling due to injuries and arthritis, now into long-distance ocean paddling with a focus on expeditions.

05:58 Received concise project plan guidance led to unexpected fulfillment using professional skills for a passion project.

11:06 Delaying posts due to being tracked, sought professional help for safety concerns.

18:54 Prepared for river kayaking, cautious of hippos.

25:05 Encountering a frantic hippo, learning to think creatively under pressure.

29:20 Subjected to house arrest, passports and phones confiscated, confrontational encounter with chief prosecutor.

36:26 Dave's valuable feedback provided reassurance and confidence.

40:08 Paolo navigated rapids in Rwanda and Tanzania, facing challenges with scouting due to drone licensing difficulties.

47:18 Desire to take on challenge despite self-doubt.

51:03 Traveled from Uganda to Sudan for exploration and kayaking.

55:25 Embrace discomfort to grow and expand comfort zone.

01:04:52 Person reminisces about announcing plans, feeling doubtful, and waiting for criticism.

01:09:45 The text describes a difficult kayak trip during hot weather, encountering snakes, and having a bad Christmas.

01:15:39 Difficulty crossing narrow river section with boats, trouble finding campsite.

01:17:14 Only child, comfortable alone, met people along the way.

01:26:38 Researched trip options, considered paddling, switched to cycling in Oman.

01:27:47 They established communication protocols and had emergency contacts, ensuring safety while traveling. Met fellow solo female travelers.

01:33:15 Changed plan, cycled coast, visited sinkhole, wadies, Nizwa, desert, camped, watched sunrise in silence, vast desert.

01:40:36 Preparing for mental challenge with Nile trip per TED Talk by Tom Chabey.

01:46:34 Encouraging action and trust, recognizing privilege.

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