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.
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.
Eric Shipton, one of the greatest mountain explorers of the twentieth century, inspired Stephen, the first Briton to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen.
Tristan takes us on solo crossings of the Atlantic in a small yacht and a light aircraft, and reveals how these journeys led to a career searching for signs in nature.
Hear from members about their travels and adventures. Talks cover different parts of the world and many forms of travel. Great inspiration for your next trip.
Mt Elgon is an extinct volcano straddling the Kenya Uganda border. It is home to a unique population of elephants who visit the caves to “mine” the mineral-rich rock.
Over the past decade, Jo has completed the Seven Summits, the world’s highest marathon and made films, discovering that the real journey begins long after the summit is reached.
The exciting times of ‘extreme explorer’ Benedict from when he was chased in the Amazon by Pablo Escobar, to his latest venture with the reindeer herders of Mongolia.
Sophie will speak about her search for the river’s source in Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor and her journeys following its course across Central Asia to the Aral Sea.
A journey through the vibrant tapestry of human festivity,with a series of travel narratives exploring the joy, chaos and vibrancy of celebrations across the world.
At the height of the Syrian War, Rebecca set off by bicycle to the Middle East, driven by a desire to learn more about this troubled region and its relationship with the West.
Across the ages people have tried to map the fantastical lands that Odysseus visits to actual locations. Inspired by these theories, Laura set out on an odyssey of her own.
The story of the Kota Mama VI expedition seeking a meteorite impact in the Amazon basin and the delivery of a pedal organ to a remote tribe.
In 2023, retired psychiatrist Andrew became only the third person to attempt an extraordinary feat: circumnavigating Britain’s entire coastline in a 13-foot dinghy.
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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