100 Real People. 100 Dream Adventures. One Book.
I interview people who've made their dream adventures happen — and share their stories, lessons, and inspiration so you can make yours happen too.
Live Progress
The Book Is Being Written
I'm on a mission to interview 100 people who have completed extraordinary adventures. Each story is unique, inspiring, and full of practical wisdom. Here's where I am:
Know someone who's completed an epic adventure? Nominate them, or apply yourself
Be Part of the Book
Share Your Story. Win $1,000.
If you've completed a big adventure, I want to hear how you did it. Share your story, get interviewed, and help inspire the next person sitting at home with a dream. Selected stories will be featured in the book. As a thank you, everyone interviewed is entered in a draw for a $1,000 grant toward their next adventure.
No purchase necessary. Open to all adventurers worldwide.
From the Book
Real People. Real Adventures.
A sneak peek at the stories being collected for the book. Each one is extraordinary.
August Helgesson
🇸🇪🇳🇴“That's what you do on a long-distance hike, really: you just do a week-long trip over and over again.”
Emma Holm
🇸🇪“I know that once I've made up my mind, I won't give up. I had made up my mind. I'd told people I was out there. I'd posted updates on Instagram; people could hold me to my word. I just wanted to keep going.”
Eva och Frida
🇸🇪“Nothing gets easier by putting it off.”
“Don't hesitate. Just do it. Everything is possible.”
The Process
How FYDA Works
From finding adventurers to getting their stories into your hands — here's the journey.
I Find Adventurers
Through applications, social media, and word of mouth, I find people who have completed extraordinary long-distance adventures — cycling, sailing, hiking, and more.
I Tell Their Story
I conduct in-depth interviews, uncovering the motivation, planning, struggles, and lessons from each journey. Every story is unique and told with honesty.
You Get Inspired
The stories, tips, and practical wisdom are compiled into the FYDA book — giving you the inspiration and tools to plan and complete your own dream adventure.
Follow the Journey
Follow the Journey on Instagram
Adventures, interviews, and the story behind the book — as it happens.
Learn & Plan
Adventure Stories & Tips
Practical guides and inspiring stories to help you plan — and execute — your own dream adventure.
How to Ask Your Boss for 10 Weeks Off (And Actually Get It)
Eva asked in October for a summer trip (eight months early). Lukas made it a condition of his new job. Kim had to quit. Here are the strategies that worked, from our real interviews.
Why Everyone Gets Cold Feet Before a Big Adventure (And What to Do About It)
Emma gets cold feet before every single trip, no matter the length. She's learned to see it coming and not let it stop her. You can too.
Why I'm Writing This Book
Near Arjeplog, squeezing out the last hours in nature before the bus back to Luleå (already missing the trail before I've even left). That feeling is exactly what this book is about.