WELCOME TO THE TRAVEL EVENT OF THE YEAR
For one amazing weekend the Travellers' Tales Festival brings together
a global gathering of the world's greatest travel writers and photographers,
to celebrate their craft and celebrate the world.
For three days they are joined by other great travellers – film-makers, foreign correspondents, novelists and explorers – to share journeys, experiences, insights and inspirations.
We invite you to join this very special community and –
- MEET the heroes of travel writing and travel photography.
- BE INSPIRED by stunning images and thrilling stories.
- EXPLORE the world with its most experienced travellers.
- LEARN to create better pictures and stories yourself.
- SHARE your travel passion with a select group of kindred spirits.
So join us and enjoy a weekend about the world, like no other on earth.
"A really enjoyable, stimulating, warm and welcoming
weekend. Both days were packed with exciting options and lovely,
friendly people. I learnt a heck of a lot and relished the chance to spend time with such passionate and inspirational people." – Festival visitor
A GLOBAL GATHERING
Travellers’ Tales Festival is a unique gathering of international talent
and energy, drawing speakers and visitors from around the world.
It offers you exclusive access to lectures by the world's greatest names,
to stunning exhibitions of travel photography, to discussions with a festival full of fellow spirits, and to the historic home of British exploration.
PLUS – for dedicated travellers, there are insiders' debates on exciting regions of the world, travel films, talks by new writers and photographers, and book signings with favourite authors.
PLUS – for aspiring travel writers and photographers, there are workshops with outstanding professionals, a chance to meet the editors, one-to-one advice sessions, and presentations on creative issues by leading agencies.
And for everyone, there is our elegant setting – the Edwardian home of the Royal Geographical Society, redolent of the heroic age of Scott, Shackleton and Livingstone – which is not normally open to the public.
REGISTER FOR ADVANCE INFORMATION
The next Festival will be held in 2012. There is no Festival in 2011 due to problems with the venue. To register for advance information on 2012, please join our mailing list.
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"A who's who of international travel writing & photography"
– Daily Telegraph
'A wonderful and refreshing experience' – Festival visitor
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PAST SPEAKERS
DON McCULLIN
COLIN THUBRON
STEVE McCURRY
WILLIAM DALRYMPLE
JOHN SIMPSON
JAN MORRIS
FRANS LANTING
DERVLA MURPHY
ART WOLFE
FERGAL KEANE
ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH
COLIN PRIOR
JOHN BLASHFORD-SNELL
JONATHAN SCOTT
ROBIN HANDBURY-TENISON
STEVE BLOOM
BENEDICT ALLEN
CHRIS STEWART
ROBIN HANBURY-TENISON
SIMON REEVE
THE TRAVEL EDITORS
and many others
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FESTIVAL ORGANISERS
The travel writing and photography training agency
FESTIVAL SPONSORS 2010
Images from 2009 festival © Paul Harris. Desert and travel images © Steve Watkins/Vividplanet.com
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