Boyd Varty on Lion Tracking and Life on the South African Savanna

In today's episode, I speak with Boyd Varty about tracking big game in South Africa, creating a purposeful life through self discovery, and his new book A Lion Tracker's Guide to Life (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019). "Boyd Varty is a certified Master Life Coach, author, and TED speaker. He runs retreats that merge tracking, coaching, and storytelling into experiential learning events at Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa, the sanctuary where he was born and raised." - HMH Press Release Reminiscent of Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Boyd's new book uses the story of tracking lions with two friends in the South African bushveld to communicate lessons on how to find one's path in life. We talk about some of those lessons in this episode. He previously published another book called Cathedral of the Wild. To learn about it and his other work, track down Boyd Varty on Twitter or on his personal website. More Episodes & Support Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Lastly, consider using our affiliate links to purchase your books. If you use our links to make a purchase, we will receive a few cents commission at no additional cost to you. These funds help keep the podcast alive and ad-free. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Book Guidebook. You will also receive quarterly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Listen to the Episode on YouTube Listen to the episode on YouTube on the Travel Writing World channel. Remember to subscribe to the channel. Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram) Disclaimer *Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, this website will earn a very small commission if a purchase is made using these links. Also, "as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases" using the Amazon links on this site.