Benedict Allen
@benedictallen.bsky.social
Motivational Speaker, "Extreme Explorer", Environmental Scientist, broadcaster, author. Brought non film-crew expeditions to the telly - inadvertently pioneering the Video Selfie.
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Benedict Allen
@benedictallen.bsky.social
· Nov 14
So much to do, so little time in which to do it...
Exploration is not something of the past, a long-gone Golden Age, as we're often taught, it's something of the present - and of the future. In fact, we need to get to understand our precious planet now more than ever, and fast.✌️
Exploration is not something of the past, a long-gone Golden Age, as we're often taught, it's something of the present - and of the future. In fact, we need to get to understand our precious planet now more than ever, and fast.✌️
THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr Croc, thinks back to his early years.
"Above all, I was always sure to keep a watchful eye on those I grew up with..."
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day to help you on your way 👍🏼😃)
"Above all, I was always sure to keep a watchful eye on those I grew up with..."
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day to help you on your way 👍🏼😃)
November 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr Croc, thinks back to his early years.
"Above all, I was always sure to keep a watchful eye on those I grew up with..."
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day to help you on your way 👍🏼😃)
"Above all, I was always sure to keep a watchful eye on those I grew up with..."
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day to help you on your way 👍🏼😃)
Mr. Croc, the renowned explorer, thinks back to his early years...
"I had a long-held ambition to help the planet by becoming a vegetation. Alas, I succumbed to temptation the very first day..."
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"I had a long-held ambition to help the planet by becoming a vegetation. Alas, I succumbed to temptation the very first day..."
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Mr. Croc, the renowned explorer, thinks back to his early years...
"I had a long-held ambition to help the planet by becoming a vegetation. Alas, I succumbed to temptation the very first day..."
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"I had a long-held ambition to help the planet by becoming a vegetation. Alas, I succumbed to temptation the very first day..."
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
Mr. Croc, the renowned explorer, thinks back to his early years:
"But every now and then I would experience a quiet yearning, a feeling deep down that there was a world out there waiting to be discovered..."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day to help you on your way👍🏼😃
"But every now and then I would experience a quiet yearning, a feeling deep down that there was a world out there waiting to be discovered..."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day to help you on your way👍🏼😃
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Mr. Croc, the renowned explorer, thinks back to his early years:
"But every now and then I would experience a quiet yearning, a feeling deep down that there was a world out there waiting to be discovered..."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day to help you on your way👍🏼😃
"But every now and then I would experience a quiet yearning, a feeling deep down that there was a world out there waiting to be discovered..."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day to help you on your way👍🏼😃
Mr. Croc, the renowned explorer, remembers his early years:
"Thankfully, my mother too began to understand the importance of rewarding pure, god-given talent."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"Thankfully, my mother too began to understand the importance of rewarding pure, god-given talent."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Mr. Croc, the renowned explorer, remembers his early years:
"Thankfully, my mother too began to understand the importance of rewarding pure, god-given talent."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"Thankfully, my mother too began to understand the importance of rewarding pure, god-given talent."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"Life can be a challenge....
And sometimes it helps to remember we're all in it together. "
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day - to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
And sometimes it helps to remember we're all in it together. "
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day - to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
"Life can be a challenge....
And sometimes it helps to remember we're all in it together. "
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day - to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
And sometimes it helps to remember we're all in it together. "
(Your cheery sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day - to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
Just been to see an old friend...
(Presently near Templecombe, Dorset, where this oak has often given me such pleasure at dusk.) 🌏👍🏼
(Presently near Templecombe, Dorset, where this oak has often given me such pleasure at dusk.) 🌏👍🏼
November 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Just been to see an old friend...
(Presently near Templecombe, Dorset, where this oak has often given me such pleasure at dusk.) 🌏👍🏼
(Presently near Templecombe, Dorset, where this oak has often given me such pleasure at dusk.) 🌏👍🏼
Sometimes it's really good just to sunk your teeth into a problem...
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day to help you on your way!👍🏼😃)
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day to help you on your way!👍🏼😃)
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Sometimes it's really good just to sunk your teeth into a problem...
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day to help you on your way!👍🏼😃)
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day to help you on your way!👍🏼😃)
Leadership issues...
(Your cheerful sandwich wrapper sketch-of-the-day to help you on your way 👍🏼😃)
(Your cheerful sandwich wrapper sketch-of-the-day to help you on your way 👍🏼😃)
November 20, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Leadership issues...
(Your cheerful sandwich wrapper sketch-of-the-day to help you on your way 👍🏼😃)
(Your cheerful sandwich wrapper sketch-of-the-day to help you on your way 👍🏼😃)
Mr Croc, the renowned explorer, tells of his early years:
"Little by little, I began to understand the importance at all times of having a certain degree of self-respect."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"Little by little, I began to understand the importance at all times of having a certain degree of self-respect."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Mr Croc, the renowned explorer, tells of his early years:
"Little by little, I began to understand the importance at all times of having a certain degree of self-respect."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"Little by little, I began to understand the importance at all times of having a certain degree of self-respect."
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
Mr Croc, the renowned explorer, tells of his early years:
"And so it was that, day by day, with the help of my siblings, I learned such important life skills as People Management...'
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"And so it was that, day by day, with the help of my siblings, I learned such important life skills as People Management...'
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Mr Croc, the renowned explorer, tells of his early years:
"And so it was that, day by day, with the help of my siblings, I learned such important life skills as People Management...'
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
"And so it was that, day by day, with the help of my siblings, I learned such important life skills as People Management...'
(Your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)
In Prague this evening, celebrating the peaceful protests of this day in 1989 - known as the Velvet Revolution - that brought about freedom here. "Democracy is NOT dead" reads one placard -but rarely in the years since that overthrow has democracy across Europe and the world looked so endangered. 🇨🇿🇺🇦
November 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In Prague this evening, celebrating the peaceful protests of this day in 1989 - known as the Velvet Revolution - that brought about freedom here. "Democracy is NOT dead" reads one placard -but rarely in the years since that overthrow has democracy across Europe and the world looked so endangered. 🇨🇿🇺🇦
Mr Croc, the famous explorer, remembers his early years:
"Of course, being one of 57 siblings, it was important I quickly established that it was me who was top of the pecking order."
(Your upbeat sandwich wrapper of the day😃👍🏼)
"Of course, being one of 57 siblings, it was important I quickly established that it was me who was top of the pecking order."
(Your upbeat sandwich wrapper of the day😃👍🏼)
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Mr Croc, the famous explorer, remembers his early years:
"Of course, being one of 57 siblings, it was important I quickly established that it was me who was top of the pecking order."
(Your upbeat sandwich wrapper of the day😃👍🏼)
"Of course, being one of 57 siblings, it was important I quickly established that it was me who was top of the pecking order."
(Your upbeat sandwich wrapper of the day😃👍🏼)
Mr Croc, the famous explorer, recalls his early years:
"From the very beginning, it was my very good fortune to be raised to appreciate the joys of Nature..."
(To help you on your way, your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day.👍🏼😃)
"From the very beginning, it was my very good fortune to be raised to appreciate the joys of Nature..."
(To help you on your way, your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day.👍🏼😃)
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Mr Croc, the famous explorer, recalls his early years:
"From the very beginning, it was my very good fortune to be raised to appreciate the joys of Nature..."
(To help you on your way, your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day.👍🏼😃)
"From the very beginning, it was my very good fortune to be raised to appreciate the joys of Nature..."
(To help you on your way, your cheery sandwich wrapper of the day.👍🏼😃)
Mr Croc recalls his early years:
"In truth, even from the earliest days I was hardly able to contain my excitement at being born into this wonderful world of ours..."
(Your Upbeat Explorer sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day)
"In truth, even from the earliest days I was hardly able to contain my excitement at being born into this wonderful world of ours..."
(Your Upbeat Explorer sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day)
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Mr Croc recalls his early years:
"In truth, even from the earliest days I was hardly able to contain my excitement at being born into this wonderful world of ours..."
(Your Upbeat Explorer sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day)
"In truth, even from the earliest days I was hardly able to contain my excitement at being born into this wonderful world of ours..."
(Your Upbeat Explorer sandwich-wrapper-of-the-day)
"As much as he can..."👍🏼🌏
He’s on a quest to clear as much as he can, concentrating on the garbage caught in the roots of mangroves, while also working to convince Floridians to cut down on plastic pollution and update waste systems that carry trash into the ocean. Photos & video: wapo.st/4hDuxjF. 🌎
He’s cleared 35,000 pounds of trash from Miami’s mangroves and isn’t done yet
We accompanied Andrew Otazo on a trip to the mangroves. To date, the Miami man has cleared more than 17 tons of trash, mostly from the islands around Biscayne Bay.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"As much as he can..."👍🏼🌏
Reposted by Benedict Allen
'Heart of the Dragon, Socotra, Yemen' by photographer Beth Moon on her fourteen-year quest to photograph ancient trees of the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa #WomensArt
October 14, 2025 at 5:27 AM
'Heart of the Dragon, Socotra, Yemen' by photographer Beth Moon on her fourteen-year quest to photograph ancient trees of the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa #WomensArt
Mr Croc remembers:
"And so it was that I returned from my very first adventure - a little visit to the local chicken farm."
(Your Upbeat Explorer sandwich wrapper of the day)
👍🏼😃
"And so it was that I returned from my very first adventure - a little visit to the local chicken farm."
(Your Upbeat Explorer sandwich wrapper of the day)
👍🏼😃
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Mr Croc remembers:
"And so it was that I returned from my very first adventure - a little visit to the local chicken farm."
(Your Upbeat Explorer sandwich wrapper of the day)
👍🏼😃
"And so it was that I returned from my very first adventure - a little visit to the local chicken farm."
(Your Upbeat Explorer sandwich wrapper of the day)
👍🏼😃
THE TALE OF MR CROC: Beginnings.
"On a damp morning, long ago and faraway a small crocodile inexplicably found himself wandering off..."
(Your upbeat sandwich wrapper of the day - and wishing you all the best with your OWN journeys this week)
👍🏼🌏
"On a damp morning, long ago and faraway a small crocodile inexplicably found himself wandering off..."
(Your upbeat sandwich wrapper of the day - and wishing you all the best with your OWN journeys this week)
👍🏼🌏
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
THE TALE OF MR CROC: Beginnings.
"On a damp morning, long ago and faraway a small crocodile inexplicably found himself wandering off..."
(Your upbeat sandwich wrapper of the day - and wishing you all the best with your OWN journeys this week)
👍🏼🌏
"On a damp morning, long ago and faraway a small crocodile inexplicably found himself wandering off..."
(Your upbeat sandwich wrapper of the day - and wishing you all the best with your OWN journeys this week)
👍🏼🌏
Reposted by Benedict Allen
Looking ahead to the RGS Explore Weekend? Get ready with past speaker and attendee Dwayne Fields 🎥👏
The UK Chief Scout shares his advice for first-time explorers, reminding us that you don’t need every skill or qualification to begin your expedition journey.
Book tickets 🎟️🔗 www.rgs.org/explore
The UK Chief Scout shares his advice for first-time explorers, reminding us that you don’t need every skill or qualification to begin your expedition journey.
Book tickets 🎟️🔗 www.rgs.org/explore
September 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Looking ahead to the RGS Explore Weekend? Get ready with past speaker and attendee Dwayne Fields 🎥👏
The UK Chief Scout shares his advice for first-time explorers, reminding us that you don’t need every skill or qualification to begin your expedition journey.
Book tickets 🎟️🔗 www.rgs.org/explore
The UK Chief Scout shares his advice for first-time explorers, reminding us that you don’t need every skill or qualification to begin your expedition journey.
Book tickets 🎟️🔗 www.rgs.org/explore
Good morning from Prague!
(Taken during my morning brisk walk to my children's school today - and wishing you too all the best, where ever you are on our planet.👍🏼😃)
(Taken during my morning brisk walk to my children's school today - and wishing you too all the best, where ever you are on our planet.👍🏼😃)
October 20, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Good morning from Prague!
(Taken during my morning brisk walk to my children's school today - and wishing you too all the best, where ever you are on our planet.👍🏼😃)
(Taken during my morning brisk walk to my children's school today - and wishing you too all the best, where ever you are on our planet.👍🏼😃)
Meanwhile, deep in the jungle...
Final - probably! - upbeat Sketch Of The Day for my son Freddie's school sandwich wrapper.
(Because everyone in the team deserves recognition - and a reminder that they may go on to achieve great things.)
👍🏼😃
Final - probably! - upbeat Sketch Of The Day for my son Freddie's school sandwich wrapper.
(Because everyone in the team deserves recognition - and a reminder that they may go on to achieve great things.)
👍🏼😃
October 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Meanwhile, deep in the jungle...
Final - probably! - upbeat Sketch Of The Day for my son Freddie's school sandwich wrapper.
(Because everyone in the team deserves recognition - and a reminder that they may go on to achieve great things.)
👍🏼😃
Final - probably! - upbeat Sketch Of The Day for my son Freddie's school sandwich wrapper.
(Because everyone in the team deserves recognition - and a reminder that they may go on to achieve great things.)
👍🏼😃
"And remember, before launching an operation make sure you first get all your ducks lined up in a row."
(Upbeat message of the day for my son Freddie's school sandwich wrapper.) 👍🏼😃
(Upbeat message of the day for my son Freddie's school sandwich wrapper.) 👍🏼😃
October 10, 2025 at 6:22 AM
"And remember, before launching an operation make sure you first get all your ducks lined up in a row."
(Upbeat message of the day for my son Freddie's school sandwich wrapper.) 👍🏼😃
(Upbeat message of the day for my son Freddie's school sandwich wrapper.) 👍🏼😃
"One day your time will come!"
(Upbeat Words Of The Day for my son's school sandwich wrapper.)
👍🏼😃
(Upbeat Words Of The Day for my son's school sandwich wrapper.)
👍🏼😃
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
"One day your time will come!"
(Upbeat Words Of The Day for my son's school sandwich wrapper.)
👍🏼😃
(Upbeat Words Of The Day for my son's school sandwich wrapper.)
👍🏼😃
Reposted by Benedict Allen
Golden Eye Lichen, Teloschisties chrysophthalmus, on a Hawthorn in ancient wood pasture up the lane.
October 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Golden Eye Lichen, Teloschisties chrysophthalmus, on a Hawthorn in ancient wood pasture up the lane.
"LET'S GO!!!!"
Upbeat sketch-of-the-day for my son's school sandwich wrapper.
Don't put it off - there'll never be a 'right' time! 👍🏼😃
Upbeat sketch-of-the-day for my son's school sandwich wrapper.
Don't put it off - there'll never be a 'right' time! 👍🏼😃
October 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
"LET'S GO!!!!"
Upbeat sketch-of-the-day for my son's school sandwich wrapper.
Don't put it off - there'll never be a 'right' time! 👍🏼😃
Upbeat sketch-of-the-day for my son's school sandwich wrapper.
Don't put it off - there'll never be a 'right' time! 👍🏼😃