Miles Routledge (British YouTuber) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	YouTuber, Author
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	14/09/1999
Age	26 years
Birthplace	Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England

Latest News about Miles Routledge

2026

Miles Routledge continues to maintain a significant social media presence with over 140,000 followers on Twitter/X, where he regularly posts content related to his travels and experiences. He remains active as a content creator and author, leveraging his notoriety from his Afghanistan experiences and detention by the Taliban.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname	Lord Miles
Name Earned	Danger Tourist
Full Name	Miles Arthur Le-Vesconte Routledge

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Copper Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)	Hollyfield School, London, England Plantsbrook School, Birmingham, England (2018)
College/University	Loughborough University, Leicestershire, England Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts
Educational Qualification	A College Dropout from Loughborough University in Physics and Banking and Finance A course from Harvard Business School

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried
Religion	Christianity
Hobbies	Travelling to distant places Reading books Exercising
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	(a sperm donor)
Mother	Susan Routledge (beautician)
Siblings	He is the single child of his parents.

Career

Overview	Miles Routledge, also known as 'Lord Miles', is a British YouTuber and author known for danger tourism and travel content creation. He gained widespread attention for his controversial trips to dangerous locations, particularly Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021. His experiences led to a book deal and extensive social media presence documenting his travels to conflict zones and hazardous environments.
Notable Events	Became known for his travels to Afghanistan and experiences during the Taliban takeover. Signed a book deal with Antelope Hill to publish his experiences from Afghanistan. Has expressed plans to open businesses, including a gold mine, in Afghanistan. Published book 'Lord Miles in Afghanistan' on 02/12/2022. Detained by Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence from March 2023 for several months. Arrived in Kabul on 13/08/2021 during the Taliban takeover and was evacuated by British armed forces. Signed a book deal with Antelope Hill Publishing in November 2021 to document his Afghanistan experience. Returned to Afghanistan in April 2022 for a second trip. Departed for a third trip to Afghanistan in late February 2023. Apprehended by Taliban's General Directorate of Intelligence on 02/03/2023. Released from Taliban custody in October 2023.

Overview

Miles Routledge, also known as 'Lord Miles', is a British YouTuber and author known for danger tourism and travel content creation. He gained widespread attention for his controversial trips to dangerous locations, particularly Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021. His experiences led to a book deal and extensive social media presence documenting his travels to conflict zones and hazardous environments.

Notable Events

Became known for his travels to Afghanistan and experiences during the Taliban takeover.
Signed a book deal with Antelope Hill to publish his experiences from Afghanistan.
Has expressed plans to open businesses, including a gold mine, in Afghanistan.
Published book 'Lord Miles in Afghanistan' on 02/12/2022.
Detained by Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence from March 2023 for several months.
Arrived in Kabul on 13/08/2021 during the Taliban takeover and was evacuated by British armed forces.
Signed a book deal with Antelope Hill Publishing in November 2021 to document his Afghanistan experience.
Returned to Afghanistan in April 2022 for a second trip.
Departed for a third trip to Afghanistan in late February 2023.
Apprehended by Taliban's General Directorate of Intelligence on 02/03/2023.
Released from Taliban custody in October 2023.

Style Quotient

Smoking	Often spotted smoking cigars on various occasions.

Social Media

YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@lordmiles
Twitter	https://twitter.com/lordmiles
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordmiles

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2. Worked part-time as a hairdresser while studying from 2014 to 2018.
3. Founded the Loughborough Investment Banking Society during his studies.
4. Faced controversy at university over plans to publish a book about his Afghanistan experience.
5. Once claimed he was ready to die during his visit to Afghanistan, viewing it as a test from God.
6. Described his time in Taliban custody as a 'holiday' filled with luxuries.
7. Was homeless in Birmingham for a few months after leaving university.
8. First international danger trip was to Chornobyl, Ukraine, in 2019.
9. Published an article titled 'My Time in Chernobyl' on 29/11/2021.
10. Claimed to be the last person to enter Afghanistan on a tourist visa before the fall in 2021.

Miles Routledge YouTuber, Author British Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England