200 Amazing Places: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

The editors of the award winning The Sunday Times Travel Magazine talk to Hilary Bradt about their favourite destinations including some well-known and others under-the-radar. They also share some of their secrets for how to do those places cheaper, quieter and smarter than the average holiday-maker. Continue reading 200 Amazing Places: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

Charley Boorman: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

In February 2016, motorcycle adventurer Charley Boorman suffered a major road traffic accident in Portugal. Having spent the better part of his life on some form of motorbike, his world came crashing down and it was unclear if he would ever walk properly again, let alone ride a motorbike. Here, Charley talks to Paul Belzard about his latest book Long Way Back, recounts his adventures and shares his journey back to recovery. Continue reading Charley Boorman: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent talks to Julia Wheeler about her latest book Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains.

A mountainous state clinging to the far north-eastern corner of India, Arunachal Pradesh is one of the world’s least explored places. Travelling some 2,000 miles, Antonia encounters shamans, lamas, hunters, opium farmers, fantastic tribal festivals and little-known stories from the Second World War. In the process, she discovers a world and a way of living that are on the cusp of changing forever. Continue reading Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

Mark Beaumont: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

Mark Beaumont talks to Tobias Mews about his most incredible endurance test to date. On the 18th September 2017 Mark circumnavigating the globe in 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes, travelling 18 032 miles through 16 countries and breaking 2 official Guinness World Records. No stranger to epic cycle rides, he has written books about his previous solo expeditions and shares his experiences with us on the Stanfords Travel Writers Festival stage. Continue reading Mark Beaumont: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

Julia Bradbury: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018 (Thursday 1st February)

Presenter and author Julia Bradbury talks to Julia Wheeler about her life, work, writing and walking. Julia tells us how important access to the great outdoors is, whether you are a keen hill walker or a Sunday stroller, however fit or unfit, with equal opportunities for all. She talks about her latest ITV programme Britain’s Best Walks and her upcoming projects. Continue reading Julia Bradbury: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018 (Thursday 1st February)

Ash Dykes and Tobias Mews: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

Ash Dykes and Tobias Mews tick off the 2018 Stanfords Travel Writers Festival by talking to Paul Blezard about their epic adventures and give practical guidance and expert tips on how to make and complete your own adventure. Whether it’s discovering a new place and a new way to get there; or reaching your nearest summit whilst racing your friend; they advise on the method and ingredients you need to get you out of your comfort zone and into an exhilarating adventure; big or small. Continue reading Ash Dykes and Tobias Mews: Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2018

The Blowfish, Fishing Impossible // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival

Andrew Wilson interviews the world’s only heavy metal marine biologist, The Blowfish. The pair talk about Fishing Impossible the hit new ITV and BBC Worldwide series that takes fishing and conservation to extremes. From shark tagging off the coast of South Africa to diving under Arctic ice, The Blowfish shares his passion for the sea and tales of his boys’ own adventures from the series. Continue reading The Blowfish, Fishing Impossible // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival

Nicholas Crane, The Making of the British Landscape // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival

Geographer, broadcaster, explorer and writer Nicholas Crane will explore the natural and human history that has shaped our landscape from the Ice Age to the present day in this illustrated talk which celebrates the wonderful diversity of our countryside and cities. Continue reading Nicholas Crane, The Making of the British Landscape // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival

Culinary Adventures // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival

If your travel motivation is to discover new flavours, this culinary panel will take your tastebuds on an adventure. Caroline Eden & Eleanor Ford (Samarkand), John Wright, author of the River Cottage Foraging Guides (A Natural History of the Hedgerow) and Elisabeth Luard (Squirrel Pie And Other Stories) discuss how exploring different countries’ food can help you gain a deeper insight into their cultures, and have a good time doing it. Continue reading Culinary Adventures // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival

Simon Reeve, in conversation // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival Day 4

TV presenter and author Simon Reeve talks to Julia Wheeler and shares tales from more than 110 countries he has travelled to making programmes for the BBC, including his new series on Turkey, due to air this spring. Continue reading Simon Reeve, in conversation // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival Day 4