Russell Boyman is 42 years old. He spent 25
years in the cutthroat world of media buying before he decided to quit his job to go on his trip of a lifetime.
Russell has had a number of articles published in wildlife magazines and travel journals, and gives lectures on his birding adventures.
Divorced with one son, he now lives in Surrey, UK.
Books:
Around The World With 1000 Birds
A mid-life crisis can lead to many things – searching for 1000 birds was Russell’s thing. He risked all to live his dream, experiencing TV wildlife documentaries for real. Russell’s journey shows that a different life can be just around the corner – it is just a case of taking the first step.

