According to Benedict, exploration is about exposing yourself to danger and letting the experience leave you with a mark. It is not about reaching places others haven't visited or beating natural obstacles.

A few years ago, Benedict captured the attention of the international media when he accomplished one of his latest explorations in Papua New Guinea. This expedition came with a full set of obstacles, which he had to overcome before he could be reunited with the remote Yaifo community after about 30 years of separation.

After tackling the much-feared Central Range, Benedict stumbled into the woods, where war between local communities was at its height. It took the hand of a multinational rescue team to extract and airlift a man who was almost dying from dengue fever and malaria, let alone the effects of war.

Besides authoring books, Benedict has contributed articles to several newspapers and magazines, invigorating and inspiring his audience worldwide. He has also been featured on TV and other media platforms. Some of his notable presentations include Travellers' Century, Unbreakable, and Expedition Africa, to mention only a few. The Royal Geographical Society appointed him to a trustee role in 2010. He is also the society's council member.