Prepare for a bumpy ride. The Guianas – way up on South America's untamed north-east edge – have always defied human kind. Despite 400 years of colonial effort, they remain some of the wildest, weirdest and most beautiful lands on the continent.
In 2008-9 John set out on a three-month journey through the land once known to the Dutch as 'The Wild Coast'. In his talk, he introduces the gruelling history of this coast -of slavery and colonialism and also how new species are still being discovered in the interior.
John is an experienced traveller and author of award winning books and travel features. John is a past President of Guildford Travel Club and we welcome him back.