Celebrating the world's finest travel writing and travel photography
19 - 21 February 2010
at the Royal Geographical Society, London
 
 

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Travellers' Tales Festival presents two vibrant days of talks, debates, workshops, films and fun, with some of the world's greatest travel writers and photographers, in a unique gathering of international talent and energy.

Key figures giving landmark lectures include John Simpson, Don McCullin, William Dalrymple, Steve McCurry, Colin Thubron, Art Wolfe and Alexander McCall Smith. They will be joined by a galaxy of other speakers and panellists, and exciting all-day features (see right).

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You can join us for just one day, or for the whole weekend. Your all-inclusive ticket gives you access to all public sessions and includes lunch.

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Photographic exhibitions
Three different photographic zones allow you to savour a major exhibition in the grand Hall, displays from contemporary photographers, and black-and-white photos from the heroic age of exploration

Film zone
A continous programme of travel films, including rarely-seen historical footage from the archives of the Royal Geographical Society

Historic travellers
Personal possessions from the great travellers of history have been specially selected from the RGS collection for an exclusive display, with talks by a curator

Commercial exhibition
Browse and buy from top companies in publishing, travel and more

Exclusive access
To our historic venue, the headquarters of the Royal Geographical Society

Book signings
Get your books signed in person by festival speakers, at our dedicated Stanfords book stand

Social hub
Mingle with fellow travellers in our cafe in the beautiful Old Map Room

Images © Steve Watkins/Vividplanet.com