Sarah Marquis donnera une conférence/débat à Londres le 17 octobre 2009

lors d’une journée événement de la Royal Geographical Society.

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Explore new Territory at ‘Hidden…Outback’

Simon Calder, one of the UK’s best known travel writers and presenters, actor and adventurer Charlie Boorman, and broadcaster Sandy Gall, will be among the experts going beyond the guidebook to discover the secrets of Australia’s Outback Northern Territory, in the first of a new series of ‘Hidden…’ travel events taking place at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) on Saturday 17 October.

Held at the RGS-IBG in London, ‘Hidden… Outback’ will present a series of inspiring sessions for the informed traveller; beginning with a live satellite link to Darwin, where Sab Lord of Lords Kakadu & Arnhem Land Safaris will give a unique insight into the region and offer his top-tips for the Northern Territory’s Top End.

With speakers including journalist Stephen Bleach and solo walker Sarah Marquis, who has journeyed 14,000km through the Outback on foot, this day-long event of lectures, panel discussions and workshops will uncover the personal passions th

at lead seasoned travellers time and again to this geographically remarkable region.

From canoeing the Katherine River with adventure traveller Amar Grover, following the Jatbula Trail with walking expert Christopher Somerville, or discovering the magnificent indigenous art of the region with curator Rebecca Hossack, the event will explore the Territory from the verdant tropical North of Kakadu National Park, to the vast Simpson and Tanami Deserts of the Red Centre.

Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to consult the panel, who will suggest what to see, where, and when in this sparsely populated area: home to the world’s oldest living culture and the iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock).

With expert recommendations and practical advice on everything from solo-trekking and train journeys to local Aboriginal culture and gap-year ideas, ‘Hidden… Outback’ will be accompanied by a photographic exhibition and special offers on travel books, maps and kit, making the event a comprehensive source of information on travel to the region.