Freedom Adventures
Business dreams came to fruition during James Baker’s studies at Southampton Solent University where, with fellow Outdoor Adventure Management student Tim Miller, he set up Freedom Adventures.
“I’m an entrepreneurial person with a passion for the outdoors. For some people, ending a gap year is the end of their adventures, but Solent’s degree course in Outdoor Adventure Management meant I could fuel both my interests,” said former army cadet James.
James and Tim started organising trips for fellow students of the University’s rock climbing club and scuba diving club while honing their sporting and management skills at Solent.
It was through the sports clubs and the course – which covered areas such as data protection and understanding the public sector - that James and Tim discovered a niche for organising university trips.
James and Tim began to set up Freedom Adventures in their final year and are now running it full-time from Southampton. The business - which has the invaluable Air Tour Operators License - specialises in organising bespoke trips for University sports clubs, alumni and independent travellers.
Here, the duo talk about their experiences at Southampton Solent University and how their time here inspired them to start their own business.
To find out more about Freedom Adventures, please visit their website||.