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
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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
Sarah Outen, Looping the Planet by Bike and Boat // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
Join inspirational British adventurer Sarah Outen as she shares the incredible story of her 25,000 mile journey around the planet by bicycle, canoe and kayak – from her latest book Dare to Do, a tale of true courage and determination to continue on against all odds. Continue reading Sarah Outen, Looping the Planet by Bike and Boat // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
Colin Thubron, in conversation // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
Named by The Times as one of the greatest post-war British writers, travel writer and novelist Colin Thubron speaks to Julia Wheeler about a life filled with remarkable journeys – from Damascus to Siberia.
He also talks about his latest novel Night of Fire. Continue reading Colin Thubron, in conversation // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
John Carter, Gullible’s Travels: Confessions of an International Towel Thief // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
Presenter of ITV’s Wish You Were Here and the BBC’s Holiday, John Carter takes the stage to share tales of behind the scenes mishaps and hilarious encounters with famous names from his many years as a professional globe-trotter. Continue reading John Carter, Gullible’s Travels: Confessions of an International Towel Thief // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
Malachy Tallack and Travis Elborough, Improbable Places and Un-Discovered Islands // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
Join acclaimed authors Travis Elborough (A Walk in the Park, Atlas of Improbable Places) and Malachy Tallack (60 Degrees North, The Un-Discovered Islands) as they discuss places of legend and wonder, the obscure, the beautiful and the downright odd.
Expect a fascinating journey to the world’s most incredible locations – real and imagined – as Travis and Mallachy speak to Paul Blizzard. Continue reading Malachy Tallack and Travis Elborough, Improbable Places and Un-Discovered Islands // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival
Simon Reeve, in conversation // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival Day 2
TV presenter and author Simon Reeve returns to Stanfords Travel Writers Festival to share 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. Paul Blezard chairs.
Continue reading Simon Reeve, in conversation // Stanfords Travel Writers Festival Day 2