Surviving rocket attacks in Afghanistan and spending the night in an Egyptian Captains' bunk - walking, swimming, sailing and biking - it is not all extreme action, we also investigate sustainability, breathtaking scenery and the kindness of strangers. For the first time, this event takes place in the Ondaatje Theatre. We look forward to seeing you there.

Doors and bar open 6.30pm, talks start 7pm
(exact order of talks is to be confirmed)

Lake Malawi swim: First female crossing by Abigail Brown Abigail will describe how she became the first woman to swim across Lake Malawi following months of training and one failed attempt; understanding geography and navigating currents whilst dodging both crocodiles and hippos and coping with cold water and sunburn to make this challenging but unforgettable 10 hour geographical journey.

Lemmings and Lycra in Lapland: across Arctic Norway on a tandem by Anne Pinney In June 2011, Anne and David cycled 1100km from the Russian border to Tromso. Instead of taking the direct route, they wound their way along the fjords, coastal roads and high icy plateaux of the Northern peninsulars, hopping from one to the next by ship.

Solo Wakhan: reaching the source of the Oxus alone and on foot by David Higgins In 2011, ex-British Army officer David Higgins walked for over two weeks across the Pamir Mountains, enduring exhaustion, rocket attack and four days of complete isolation from any human contact to retrace part of George Nathaniel Curzon’s 1895 expedition to become the first person to reach the source of the Oxus alone and on foot.

Outer Mongolia: The last place on Earth by Faraz Shibli Exploring the ups and downs of long-distance travel by foot in a country the size of Western Europe, Faraz describes the journeys from north, south, east and west, delving into the fascinating lives of Mongolia's nomadic inhabitants in the world's most sparsely populated country.

Falling off the radar: exploring the remote islands of Vanuatu under sail by Mark Bruno and Quintin Hinxman A chronicle of two months spent under sail visiting the remote communities of Vanuatu’s outlying islands by yacht; the culmination of a double-handed 22,000nm voyage from Southampton aboard a 41 foot yacht.

Living a dream: Plymouth to the Pyramids by bike by Ricky Dixon Discovering a traveller's trust in humanity is priceless, especially when your largest obstacle is a fear of strangers.

From declining a Syrian headmaster's hospitality after being caught in a crossfire to spending a night in an Egyptian captain's bunk, Ricky outlines his 6500km trip.

Coastal fishing in Senegal: From Saint Louis to the Sine-Saloum by Sarah Jones Depleting fish stocks is a growing problem for fishing villages along the Senegalese coast. On a recent visit to the region, Sarah learnt more about the issues faced by local fishermen and about the fish-conservation initiatives that are being trialled by villagers and NGOs.What are the short-to-medium term problems and solutions to coastal fishing as a livelihood in Senegal?

10pm close. Bar open all evening.