I’ve never experienced an adventure quite like it. Tough, challenging and sometimes uncomfortable with equal doses of brilliant, amazing and exciting!

It’s been very difficult to put such a great time into words but here goes – I would recommend the journey for anyone. It is definitely a challenge but by the end of it all, the hardest thing to do, is leave.

After the first 24 hours with Matt I said to him “if the trip stops now I’d be more than happy, it has been awesome!”

The trip was both invigorating and refreshing at the same time. It was a fantastic escape from the routine of modern day life.

The best thing I got out of the Academy was finding out more about who I am and what I want

Matt definitely pushed me outside of my comfort zone, but he also showed me I have the confidence and courage to rise to the challenge.

It feels like I haven’t stopped talking to people about it since I’ve got back!

As rural as it can get, no electricity, no phone signal, nothing, for hours and hours and hours.

A very worthwhile adventure which I will look back on with fond memories!

I would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone I know. I think that most people could benefit from going on a trip like this.

I tried to show the location of where we went and google didn’t even know where it was, which is a first for me.

He’s forged genuine, lasting friendships with the locals and as a result you get to experience an authentic side to their country that you’d never get on a guided tour.

It was several once in a life time experiences all packed into a short space of time. Seriously recommended.

I’ve never been pushed to do things that I didn’t want to do in such an awesome way!

The arrival to the village was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever experienced. It was so exciting!

I noticed Matt’s genuine desire and passion when helping people discover who they are and what they are capable of. He’s very positive and optimistic and encourages you to be the same!

I felt a sense of accomplishment that I haven’t had for a long time.

I was definitely challenged in more ways than one both mentally and physically.

Matt is a seriously top bloke and great leader who shows you what you’re capable of.

Matt’s a bit of a nutter and has put himself in all sorts of risky situations before, but when it comes to others he plans meticulously to ensure your safety.

“Matt has an ability to tailor the course to allow you to get what you truly want out of it”

It’s going somewhere completely different than where you’ve been before in the past, meeting people you’ve never experienced before and there’s a lot of first times! 

From standing in front of the blue flames seeing mother nature at her best, to sleeping out under stars, it really makes you rethink your priorities in life.

I doubt there are too many places that can offer this kind of experience these days whilst also being relatively safe.

It’s been intense. I’ve learnt more about myself this past week than I would from months doing anything else.

It’s definitely not a holiday!