Travel Events
Promoting the understanding of the world's peoples, places and environments, our travel events aim to engage people in their travel destinations.
Coming up
Michael meets… Michael Katakis
- Wednesday 22 February 2012 at 7pm
In conversation with the President, Michael Katakis, photographer, writer and author of Traveller: Observations from an American in Exile, talks about the many people and places he has encountered and photographed over the past thirty years.
Tickets: Booking essential, RGS-IBG members and one guest free, non-members £5 (maximum five tickets per booking).
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Discovering Sri Lanka
- Wednesday 21 March from 7pm to 9pm (Kensington Gore doors open at 6.30pm)
- Discovering Places travel evening
An informative evening for travellers wishing to experience Sri Lanka for the first time, discover more at the exhibitor stands and ask questions of our expert panel including the High Commissioner His Excellency Dr Chris Nonis and Royston Ellis, author of the Bradt Travel Guide, who has lived in Sri Lanka for over 30 years. Read more about Royston Ellis (PDF).
Hear our expert speakers’ hidden gems and recommendations to get the most out of your visit and find out more about this beautiful and fascinating island:
- Enticing and diverse landscapes from pristine beaches, lowland plains and primary tropical rainforest to rolling tea plantations and misty mountains
- A vibrant multi-ethnic culture, colourful festivals and cuisine
- Twelve National Parks and 52 sanctuaries, with wildlife including large populations of elephants, leopards and sloth-bears and many endemic species
- Inspiring heritage sites from ancient cities and temples to colonial forts, including seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Activities including whale watching, diving and snorkelling, surfing and other water sports, white water rafting, trekking, rock climbing, caving, mountain biking and much more…
Tickets: RGS-IBG members £10, non-members £15. Price includes wine and an information pack.
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 +44 (0) 20 7591 3100
 events@rgs.org
Discovering People: Sandi Toksvig
- Wednesday 4 April 2012 at 7pm (Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled from 28 March 2012)
Join author, presenter and comedienne Sandi Toksvig talking about her influences and travels, from growing up in the USA to exploring Britain and around the world for her stimulating weekly travel programme Excess Baggage.
Tickets: RGS-IBG members £7, non members £10.
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