Title : Best Adventures travel theatre
When : 11:00 till 11:45
Where : Theatre 2
Adventure Western Australia. By Richard Madden, adventure travel journalist.
Due to its remoteness on the "wrong" side of a vast continent, a visit to Western Australia is often regarded as an optional extra. What a mistake! Its unique geography includes the pristine Ningaloo reef and many of the best surfing beaches and most dramatic Outback country in Australia. Daily Telegraph Travel Writer, Richard Madden, will take you on an adventure tour of WA including Swimming with dolphins and whale sharks, the Kimberley and Karijini Outback, aboriginal tours, and walking the Bibbulmun Track, one of Australia's great long distance trails.
Title : Wildlife Adventures
When : 11:00 till 11:45
Where : Theatre 3
The Wildlife of Southeast Asia. By Natalie Lewis, Audley Travel.
Covering the diverse wildlife options that Southeast Asia has to offer, Natalie will talk about the best ways to see Orangutans in Borneo and Indonesia and the birdlife of Papua New Guinea, Borneo and Thailand. This talk will also uncover the underwater world of Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Borneo, and Papua New Guinea, as well as the best places to see elephants in Thailand and Malaysia.
Title : Timeout Travel Theatre
When : 11:00 till 11:45
Where : Theatre 4
Social network your way around the world. By Peter Moore, Author.
Twitter and Facebook aren't just a great way to waste hours, with a little effort - and a few insider tricks - they can also prove useful tools in getting the most out of travels. Travel author Peter Moore has visited 99 countries and shares his experiences using Facebook and Twitter to help him travel further, experience more and save money! He'll also explain how popular sites like couchsurfing.org and globalfreeloader.com aren't just about a free bed for the night but can also offer a unique local insight on places too.
Title : Overland and Expedition
When : 11:00 till 11:45
Where : Theatre 5
Where others fear to tread; travelling againts FCO advice. By Jonny Bealby, Wild Frontiers
Jonny Bealby freely admits that when he set up Wild Frontiers, he didn't even know there was such a thing as FCO advice. Join Jonny on a journey that will take you beneath the headlines to show you what life on the streets is really like - for a unique experience in travelling to some of the world's more extreme environments. This talk will be on the evocative regions of Yemen, Pakistan, Kashmir and Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor.
Title : Theatre 6
When : 11:00 till 11:45
Where : Theatre 6
Face to Face with North America. By John & Mike.
Title : Simon Calder Weekend of Adventure Travel
When : 11:00 till 12:00
Where : Theatre 1
Bad Lands - A Tourist on the Axis of Evil by Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet
Tony says, "this presentation is a tourist account of my time in Afghanistan, Albania, Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia. It is certainly not Most Dangerous Places; I'm careful, cautious and have a low tolerance for pain. I had an extraordinarily interesting time visiting my nine Bad Lands. Only in Afghanistan and Iraq was I ever concerned for my safety and I always ate well, slept comfortably, stayed healthy and, as a bonus, made some good friends. After this journey, I wrote a book called Bad Lands; I am now working on Bad Lands II...
Title : Best Adventures travel theatre
When : 12:00 till 12:45
Where : Theatre 2
The Great Walk of China: Proof that anything is possible! By Tarka L'Herpiniere and Katie-Jane Cooper.
When model Katie-Jane met Tarka, an experienced mountaineer and polar explorer, no-one could have imagined the dramatic life-change she was about to make. How did Katie-Jane achieve such colossal change from the world of commercial fashion to hardened adventurer: surviving blizzards, temperatures of -35°C, frost bite, starvation, exhaustion and dehydration? In 167 days and over 4500km the pair became the first to walk the entire length of the magical Great Wall of China from its westerly terminus to its most easterly. The equivalent to over 100 consecutive marathons with a third of their body weight on their backs. Come and listen and be inspired. You can do more than you think you can if you are brave enough to take the first steps!
Title : Wildlife Adventures
When : 12:00 till 12:45
Where : Theatre 3
Wildlife photography - A Talk on The Wildside. By Chris Coe, founder TPOTY, and Chris Weston, Wildlife photographer behind Animals on Edge.
Wildlife photography can be a powerful tool in the fight to conserve the world's threatened wildlife. In this interactive seminar, two hugely experienced photographers Chris Coe and Chris Weston discuss creative approaches to wildlife photography and how photography can be used as a catalyst to stimulate conservation.
Title : Timeout Travel Theatre
When : 12:00 till 12:45
Where : Theatre 4
Three Peaks. By Doug Scott, Explorer
Everest, K2 and Kangchenjunga: Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, Doug Scott has made numerous significant first ascents in the Himalaya. Doug will share his adventures and insights on the world's three highest mountains.
Title : Overland and Expedition
When : 12:00 till 12:45
Where : Theatre 5
Overland from Beijing to Cape Town. By Charlie Hopkins, Dragoman
For anyone who wants to experience the thrill of getting of the tourist trail, overlanding is the perfect answer. Charlie will cover what life is like on the road and some of the must see highlights on the world's longest and most exciting overland routes. From the history of the Silk Route to the wildlife and tribes of Africa
Title : Theatre 6
When : 12:00 till 12:45
Where : Theatre 6
Face to Face with the world: Get to grips with gap trips. By Kate & Sarah.
Title : Simon Calder Weekend of Adventure Travel
When : 12:30 till 13:30
Where : Theatre 1
The Air Travel Masterclass: fares; routes & safety Chaired by Simon Calder
Why did I pay £300 for this flight and the person next to me paid £20? If flying is so safe, why has 2009 been one of the worst years for plane crashes in the past decade? How can I get the best tickets at the best price? This is the definitive Q&A session on air travel with a panel of aviation insiders including: Tony Wheeler, co-founder Lonely Planet, Tim Jeans, managing director of Monarch Airlines; Andy Patterson, an ex-military pilot now flying for NetJets; Dan Cook, a long-haul cabin crew member with 20 years' experience; and Arran Sutherland. Get your question in first by clicking here and quoting ATM in the Subject Line.
Title : Best Adventures travel theatre
When : 13:00 till 13:45
Where : Theatre 2
Ultimate Ticklist - where to next for the best bragging rights? By Tarquin Cooper, journalist
Over the last few years Tarquin's career in journalism has taken him on a roller-coaster ride of what you could describe as the "Ultimate Things To Do Before You Die: Learning to speed fly in the French Alps, Diving with giant crabs in the Arctic, learning to freedive, flying a biplane over Mt Kenya, climbing mountains to jumping off cliffs. Tarquin will talk about the high-adrenaline activities that should be at the top of your list.
Title : Wildlife Adventures
When : 13:00 till 13:45
Where : Theatre 3
100 Animals To See Before They Die. By Mike Unwin, Bradt Guides
Mike Unwin is an award-winning wildlife writer, artist and photographer, with a particular interest in Africa. He is author of more than 20 books for both adults and children, editor of Travel Zambia magazine, and writes regularly for the Independent, Travel Africa and Bird Life, among numerous other publications.
Title : Overland and Expedition
When : 13:00 till 13:45
Where : Theatre 5
Kilimanjaro - a practical guide to climbing Africa's highest mountain. By Henry Steadman, Trailblazer Guides
Since writing his first edition of his 2001 guide, Henry Steadman has climbed the mountain by all major routes. Set in the heart of the East African plains, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and one of the most beautiful. It is also accessible and anybody with enough willpower and a half-decent pair of calf muscles can make it to the top.
Title : Theatre 6
When : 13:00 till 13:45
Where : Theatre 6
Meaningful experiences: Volunteering opportunities around the world. By Kris.
Title : Best Adventures travel theatre
When : 14:00 till 14:45
Where : Theatre 2
Around the world by bike. By Alistair Humphreys, Adventurer
Aged 24 Alastair Humphreys left England to cycle round the world. His journey along the length of the Earth's three great land masses [Africa, the Americas, and Eurasia] took more than 4 years to complete. He has written three books about his adventure.
Title : Wildlife Adventures
When : 14:00 till 14:45
Where : Theatre 3
Madagascar Wildlife. By Hilary Bradt, Founder of Bradt Guides
As an author, lecturer, and tour leader, Hillary Bradt has visited Madagascar on more than 20 occasions. Beautifully illistrated with full-colour photographs throughout, Madagascar Wildlife is a celebration of the unique fauna of a remarkable island.
Title : Timeout Travel Theatre
When : 14:00 till 14:45
Where : Theatre 4
The essential guide to travel health. By Doctor Jane Wilson-Howarth, GP and Author
A whiz-bang tour of all you need to know [well almost] to stay healthy anywhere. Have you ever wondered..... How to get a tick or leech off? Can homeopathy prevent malaria? What is the candiru or willy fish, Where is best to access disease information? Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth is a travel writer and will cover all of this and more in her illustrated talk The Essentials of Travel Health.
Title : Overland and Expedition
When : 14:00 till 14:45
Where : Theatre 5
Exploratory Travel - venturing into the unknown. Jonny Bealby, Wild Frontiers
With a passion for the unknown and a desire to always see what is over the next hill, Jonny Bealby will talk about the pleasures of charting the unknown and how his company came to set up "Reconnaissance Trips" to some of the least touristed parts of the world.
Title : Theatre 6
When : 14:00 till 14:45
Where : Theatre 6
Face to Face with Australia. By Justine.
Title : Simon Calder Weekend of Adventure Travel
When : 14:00 till 16:00
Where : Theatre 1
Simon Calder's Travel Clinic on LBC 97.3 Presented by Simon Calder with Adventure Travel Live experts
There's nothing else like it: a phone-in radio programme where all your travel questions and queries are answered - mostly by Simon but, if not, one of the show's many informed listeners. This special edition of Simon Calder's Travel Clinic will come live from the Royal Horticultural Halls. Simon will interview travel experts at the show, answer some questions live from the floor as well as taking calls, emails and texts from LBC listeners across London and the world. To get your question in early, email Simon on simon@lbc.co.uk.
Title : Best Adventures travel theatre
When : 15:00 till 15:45
Where : Theatre 2
Be a survivor! By Benedict Allen, Explorer
Benedict Allen has been shot at, robbed and abandoned by jungle guides. He shares his experiences and outlines practical tips for mitigating against disaster in the desert, jungle and towns or anywhere when you are most vulnerable.
Title : Wildlife Adventures
When : 15:00 till 15:45
Where : Theatre 3
Work with the wildlife. By Alexia Massey, African Conservation Experience
From elephant and leopard studies in Botswana to hand rearing a rhino in South Africa - volunteering in southern Africa is a great way to get a real view of living in this stunning raw wilderness and the challenges facing conservation in our heritage region of Africa. Join Alexia and find out how you can get involved in ACE's vital conservation projects and make a difference as a conservation volunteer.
Title : Timeout Travel Theatre
When : 15:00 till 15:45
Where : Theatre 4
Travel photography - How to shoot everything. By Chris Coe, founder TPOTY, travel photographer and contributor to numerous travel photographic books and articles.
Photography has evolved dramatically in the last decade, with the revolution in digital cameras changing the way we record images. But with it has come a bewildering array of options for photographers to choose from. For travelling photographers the added issues of airport security and luggage weight limits make the choice of which - and how much - equipment to take on a trip even more critical, and the wrong choice can be a very expensive mistake. Chris Coe looks at some of the important issues which travelling photographers need to be aware of, from buying or upgrading equipment to how to shoot good quality images of your travels.
Title : Overland and Expedition
When : 15:00 till 15:45
Where : Theatre 5
London to Sydney Overland. By Peter Moore
The overland trail from the UK to Australia is one of the world's greatest journeys. Heading east through Europe, Turkey, Iran and the sub continent and then down through south-east Asia, it offers fabled lands, hidden cultures, and challenges on a daily basis. First blazed by the Hippies in the 60's - the trail has never been easy. Peter Moore did the trip for his book The Wrong Way Home and can offer you hard-won advice on how to make it happen. Whether you want to do the whole trip - or just parts of it - this talk is for anyone who has found themselves fourteen hours into a twenty-four hour flight to Australia, staring at the map on their screen, wishing they could get off.
Title : Theatre 6
When : 15:00 till 15:45
Where : Theatre 6
High Heels and a Head Torch: The Essential Guide for Girls Who Backpack. By Chelsea Duke
Title : Best Adventures travel theatre
When : 16:00 till 16:45
Where : Theatre 2
Rowing across the Indian Ocean - ALONE! By Sarah Outen
As her student contemporaries went off to sell their souls to the City, Sarah Outen prepared to head out to the ocean. The 24 year old was still studying at Oxford when she announced her plans to row solo across the Indian Ocean. Yes, she was a rowing nut but she had never rowed on anything more exciting than English rivers and she certainly had no boat or money to by one. However, she had energy, vision and a purpose. And she wasn't ever going to give up or let a recession stand in her way. Just getting to Australia was a mission in itself and many such expeditions never make it to the start.
Title : Wildlife Adventures
When : 16:00 till 16:45
Where : Theatre 3
Peter Allison - Safari Guide - the perfect storyteller.
On an island in an oasis deep in Botswana's Kalahari Desert lived a lion whose action changed the lives of hundreds of animals around her. This is a true story from the animal kingdom with all the elements of a classic drama - infidelity, sex, violence, and ultimate redemption. Imagine James Herriot and Sidney Sheldon together and you are on the right track.
Told by safari guide Peter Allison who witnessed and photographed the events over a four year period this is a light-hearted look at life on safari and the animals so many people go to Africa to see.
Title : Timeout Travel Theatre
When : 16:00 till 16:45
Where : Theatre 4
Theft Proof: Lost everything... what now? By Sam Mostyn, Pilgrims Group
Robbed of absolutely everything, at gun-point, in a strange city - what now?.... How would you get some money? Would your trip be over? Pilgrims Group has provided information and information and intelligence advice on diverse countries such as Papua New Guinea, Australia and the South China Sea for Charley Boorman's By Any Means 2 adventure. Pilgrims have learnt the hard way and can give you solid advice, golden nuggets, on how to theft proof yourself and your trip.
Title : Overland and Expedition
When : 16:00 till 16:45
Where : Theatre 5
North Pakistan: Asia's best kept secret. By Ibraheem Mahmood, Karakorum Jeep Treks International
Discover North Pakistan, where continents collide. Here you cross the Himalayas, Karakorum and Hindu Kush, the highest concentration of 8000+m peaks in the world. Explore thousands of kilometres of jeep treks and footpaths and discover people who can trace their history back to Alexander and Genghis Khan - also, this is where polo was invented.
