Ian Wright headlines Intrepid Travel’s July events

Intrepid Travel brings a world of adventure to London this July with a month of in-store events. Meet Ian Wright, the host of Pilot Guides’ Globe Trekker series, as he takes an off beat and humorous look at travelling and filming in Cambodia. Intrepid Travel are opening their doors at 7pm on 17th July with a screen showing of Globe Trekker Cambodia, followed by Ian’s tales from the road less travelled.

There are limited spaces on Intrepid’s weekly travel nights, so to book your place visit Intrepidtravel.com/events. Most events start at 7.00pm (unless otherwise stated on the website) at the Intrepid Travel Store, 76 Upper Street, Islington, N1 ONU.

Tuesday, 3 July 2007
Intrepid Turkey – Turkey is the only country to fall on two continents and is an exotic melting-pot of culture and tradition. This night of Turkish delights will be hosted by Intrepid’s Turkey specialist, Simon Graham, and will teach you more about this magical land. The sparkling blue sea of the Mediterranean, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the bustling bazaars of Istanbul are just some of the hidden gems you will uncover.

Wednesday, 4 July 2007
Travel Photography and Saigon Children's Charity Photo Exhibition Launch - Intrepid Travel gathers to remember Mike Matsushita, an Intrepid employee who was killed in the London bombings and to launch a month long photography exhibition. All the images in the exhibition are taken by children from the Saigon Children’s Charity, a charity Mike worked with extensively. Chris Coe from Travel Photographer of the Year will be hosting the evening where the photos will be sold for a donation to the Intrepid Foundation (around £12). All the money raised will be sent to the charity.

Tuesday, 10 July 2007
African Drumming Circle – Feel the pulsating rhythms of Africa as Drumjam bring the spirit of the drum to Islington. Whether you’re a complete beginner or toe-tapping tempo expert, you’ll express yourself in a chorus of tuned drums, percussion, and vocals in this energetic musical circle.

Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Intrepid Family Adventures – Open your children’s eyes and minds to the wonders of the world with this night of family adventures. Elly Mitchell will talk you through some of the amazing experiences your family could be having this year, whether it’s meeting local kids on a school visit in Vietnam, discovering the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb or learning about wildlife first hand in Kenya’s superb game parks. Please note, Intrepid is only able to travel with children over the age of six.

Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Ian Wright Live! Ian Wright (the travel journalist, not the footballer!) has entertained travellers everywhere with his hilarious, moving and truly inspiring travel guides. Ian will be at the store to launch the Pilot Guides Globe Trekker Cambodia DVD, and to talk about making the film, the wonderful people he met and his experiences on the road.

Ian’s travel philosophy is simple “If you spend too much time thinking about it, then you miss it! Things come. Keep looking, meet different people, and exchange ideas. There is no rule. The first step is in your head. So don't think about it, buy a flight ticket tomorrow and then worry about it on the plane. This is the hardest step."

Intrepid Travel experts will be on hand to talk you through the Cambodia trips available with Intrepid, so you’ll be able to set off on your own Cambodian adventure.

Wednesday, 25 July 2007
Intrepid Peru & Bolivia – Journey to Latin America to explore the countries of Peru and Bolivia. You’ll be inspired by the amazing travel stories of Silvia Rodrigues as she takes you on a journey across the Andes to discover the ancient civilizations of Machu Picchu, the astounding eco-systems of the Amazon and Salar de Uyuni’s bizarre flamingo lakes.

Tuesday, 31 July 2007
Travel Photography - Juliet Coombe, winner of the UK and Australian Travel Photographer of the Year, will teach you a whole range of new skills to improve your travel photography. This evening will inspire your photography to a new level, so you can capture the unique places and fascinating cultures you encounter on your travels like never before. You never know, you could be harbouring a talent that will see you being paid to travel the world with your camera!