Unfortunately, Charlie had some sad news for Bored Panda. According to the ex-RAF airman, Bandit passed away shortly after they finished their travels. “Bandit and I parted ways when he packed his spiritual rucksack and hitchhiked heavens highway a year ago. It was a week after we returned to England, so it was the perfect end to our crazy adventures. We raised lots of awareness for mental health and veteran charities, so I decided to be an active player in this field by writing a book called ‘Before Our Adventures,’ focusing on how I overcame my attempted suicides, homelessness, and a number of close family deaths all with the help of Bandit the ferret.”

After finishing his travels, Charlie started his own business. “I then started a company called ‘Adventure Bandits’ where I coach and teach children to embrace nature, learn about themselves and develop strengths all through the ancient skill of bushcraft, your kind of Bear Grylls kind of stuff! It’s immensely rewarding. So for now, my only adventures are inspiring people across the world and carrying on the essence of the world bandit and I set out to do—make people smile and help them find a reason to be happy!”