Levison Wood

Levison Wood
at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2024.
Born (1982-05-05) 5 May 1982 (age 42)
Hartshill, Staffordshire, England
Occupation(s)Military officer, explorer, photographer and journalist
Military career
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service2005–2010, 2012–present
RankMajor
Service number564688
UnitParachute Regiment
77th Brigade
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Websitewww.levisonwood.com

Major Levison James Wood, FRSA FRGS FRSGS, VR (born 5 May 1982)[1] is a British Army officer and explorer. He is best known for his extended walking expeditions in Africa, Asia, and Central America. He has also undertaken numerous other overland journeys, including a foot crossing of Madagascar and mountain climbing in Iraq. He documents his journeys through books, documentaries, and photography.

  1. ^ Wood, Levison [@Levisonwood] (5 May 2015). "What a place to spend a birthday!" (Tweet). Retrieved 26 December 2015 – via Twitter.