Kate Adie and John McCarthy

Kate Adie and John McCarthy took to the stage to discuss their experiences travelling the world to bring us news from the front lines, and the stories they discovered behind the news.  Continue reading Kate Adie and John McCarthy

Tim Anderson and Shelina Permalloo with Julia Wheeler

We all know that one of the best reasons to travel is to tantalise your taste-buds with foreign flavours. Tim Anderson (restauranteur and winner of Masterchef 2011) and Shelina Permalloo (Cookery author and winner of Masterchef 2012) took us on a culinary tour bound to banish any remaining New Year’s Resolutions. Continue reading Tim Anderson and Shelina Permalloo with Julia Wheeler

Steve Boggan and David Reynolds

When author Steve Boggan heard there may still be gold in them thar hills, he grabbed his pick and pan and set off for the California hills. He shares stories from his first hand experience (not) striking it rich, and shed light on the rich seam of history that links the new breed of modern prospectors with the Argonauts of the first Gold Rush. In conversation with David Reynolds. Continue reading Steve Boggan and David Reynolds

Sean Conway, Phoebe Smith, Elsa Hammond and Alastair Humphreys

Wild times beckon as adventurers Sean Conway and Elsa Hammond, extreme sleep-er Phoebe Smith and micro-adventurer Alastair Humphreys swap stories and top tips for the how to have a great time outdoors right here in the UK. Continue reading Sean Conway, Phoebe Smith, Elsa Hammond and Alastair Humphreys

Beyond Limits: Life Over the Edge – Steve McClure

Steve McClure is one of the best rock-climbers in the world, and spends his time deliberately trying to find the hardest routes possible to any given summit. In equal parts inspiring and terrifying, Steve tells us what it’s like to hang by your fingertips in some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Continue reading Beyond Limits: Life Over the Edge – Steve McClure