Laura Bingham is a British adventurer who, aged 21 and with no experience whatsoever, joined a two-man crew and sailed a 38ft trimaran across the Atlantic. Two years later, she cycled across South America, raising money and awareness for a charity housing and caring for homeless children. She then led the first-ever team to navigate South America’s Essequibo River from source to sea, completing the 600km+ challenge in just 72 days. Laura is married to fellow adventurer and survivalist, Ed Stafford. They have recently relocated from the UK to Costa Rica with their three children.