I remember this on TV not so long ago:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3X4sdzPT1vKWbSgRrnc4QGf/reggie-yates-the-opportunity-to-challenge-myself-in-another-corner-of-the-world-was-one-i-couldnt-turn-down
Unfortunately the whole programme is not still available, but I watched it and sat...