Wild by Nature: From Siberia to Australia, Three Years Alone in the Wilderness by Sarah Marquis

Sarah Marquis is a Swiss explorer who spent three years trekking from the frigid wilderness of Siberia all the way to the arid plains of Australia, covering nearly 10,000 miles on foot. What makes this book unique is not just the sheer physical feat but her introspective approach to her travels. Sarah walks through some of the most remote and hostile environments on the planet—Siberia, Mongolia, China, Laos, Thailand, and the Australian Outback—all while relying on her own survival skills. She braves the elements, evades dangerous situations with poachers and wild animals, and pushes herself to extremes most of us can't imagine.

I love the way Marquis shares not just the logistics of her trek but the emotional and psychological challenges she faces along the way. She digs deep into what it means to be truly alone in the wilderness—how isolation affects the mind and spirit. You’ll feel her moments of profound connection with nature and the occasional deep fear that comes with her isolation.

For readers who love stories of perseverance, this is an empowering read that goes beyond the usual travel narrative. Marquis explores the balance between the physical challenge and mental resilience, and there’s a strong environmental message as well. Her descriptions of the natural beauty and the threats it faces are eye-opening.

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