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
Category: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
Simon Reeve on Greece, with Paul Blezard
Simon Reeve returns to the stage to talk about his thrilling adventures in far-flung places, and his new series on Greece.
Tristan Gooley
A highlight of last year’s Stanfords Travel Writers Festival, The Natural Navigator himself, Tristan Gooley, returns to share his tips to free yourself forever from maps and compasses by following the clues in the world around you. Continue reading Tristan Gooley
Alastair Fothergill and Huw Cordey
Authors and film makers Alastair Fothergill and Huw Cordey, the producers of Frozen Planet, take us behind the scenes of their latest blockbuster BBC nature series, The Hunt. Continue reading Alastair Fothergill and Huw Cordey
Mick Conefrey with Paul Blezard
From drugged up occultists to the Duke of Abruzzi, author and film maker Mick Conefrey brings to life the ghosts of the eclectic and eccentric pioneers who first dared to climb the Savage Mountain. Continue reading Mick Conefrey with Paul Blezard
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
Simon Reeve speaks to Paul Blezard
“Life is short – Take risks!” Paul Blezard settles in for a chat with TV presenter and author Simon Reeve about his round the world adventures and his upcoming series on Greece. Continue reading Simon Reeve speaks to Paul Blezard
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