Chris describes five decades of travel through exotic lands of beautiful landscapes, interesting cultures, lovely people and tragic recent histories.
Mark recalls the exploits of the great evolutionary biologist Alfred Russel Wallace, tracing his travels by sea, from West Papua in Indonesia to the little-known Maluku Islands.
Join Sam for an evening of laughter and drama plus a few sobering moments, as he travels globally by motorbike. Some of the best adventures hadn’t been planned.
After reaching the Earth’s far corners to express peace messages in the Tibetan tradition, Tess travels to Mt. Kailas which holds the secret to the purpose of her mission.
An exploration of the beautiful country of Portugal way beyond its capital Lisbon, to encourage visitors to engage with sustainable and off-the-beaten-track tourism.
John will share his most recent images and stories from worldwide wild adventures, and show the everyday visible motions and designs of the earth.
A road trip through Northern British Columbia’s landscapes, indigenous heartlands, lava fields, glaciers and hidden lodges - where nature roars, stories run deep and roads rarely end.
Our guide David takes us to the wilderness closest to Europe. Iceland is indeed the land of fire and ice, where volcanic activity is still shaping its landscapes.
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In 2022 Charlie hiked 600km along the frozen surface of a remote Arctic river to reach indigenous peoples - horse breeders, fur trappers and reindeer herders
Tiffany undertakes a 24,000 mile solo motorcycle adventure over 14 months, from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska, to Tierra del Fuego at the southernmost tip of South America.
Phoebe became obsessed with the UK’s spiritual pathways, following holy trails from Iona to Cornwall, Yorkshire to Bedfordshire - yet she is not a religious person.
In late 2024 Nick set out on a two-month rail adventure from Brighton to India, covering 13,000 km and passing through 14 countries, including the breadth of Iran and Pakistan.
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These are the main items of the programme, but they may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Other events will be announced at the meetings and in our newsletters.
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