Laura Bingham facts for kids
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Laura Bingham
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Bingham in 2016
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| Born | 1993 (age 31–32) England
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| Occupation | Explorer |
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| Children | 4 |
Laura Bingham (also known as Laura Stafford) was born in England in 1993. She is a famous English explorer and adventurer. Laura is best known for being the first person to travel down the entire Essequibo River in Guyana, South America.
In 2017, she was featured on the cover of British Airways' High Life magazine. She appeared with other famous explorers like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Tim Peake. The magazine called her "The Adventurer" because of her amazing journeys.
About Laura Bingham
Laura Bingham grew up in the English countryside. She is the youngest of four sisters. As a child, her family often visited South Africa. Laura even went to school there for a short time.
She attended secondary school and college in her hometown of Winchester. When she was 18, Laura decided to leave home and start traveling the world.
Early Adventures
In 2014, Laura traveled to Mexico. There, she taught English using her TEFL qualification. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. While in Mexico, she also helped with jaguar conservation efforts. This work helped protect jaguars in the wild. During her four months there, Laura learned to speak Spanish.
After earning enough money, Laura decided to return to Britain. Instead of flying, she chose a more exciting way to travel. In May 2014, she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. She was part of a small crew on a 38-foot Trimaran boat. This incredible journey took two months to complete.
Big Expeditions
In January 2016, Laura took on another huge challenge. She cycled 7,000 kilometers across South America. She rode from the west coast all the way to the east coast. This long bike trip helped her raise money for a charity called Operation South Africa.
In April 2018, Laura planned and led a major expedition. She became the first person to travel the entire length of the Essequibo River. This river is located in Guyana, a country in South America. This was a very difficult and dangerous journey.
Laura is also an ambassador for the Children's Air Ambulance charity. This means she helps support and promote their important work.
Family Life
Laura Bingham used to live in Leicestershire, England. She lived there with her husband, Ed Stafford, who is also a well-known explorer. In April 2023, Laura and Ed moved to Costa Rica. They have four children together.
