The Canadian Arctic is still considered one of the largest 'uncivilized' areas in the world. If you're the kind of traveller who prefers wildlife to people, then this is probably the destination for you. Join photographer Martin Hartley and travel w...
You’ve read the guide books, browsed the websites, before you head off you should hear the personal experiences and passions that have led so many travellers to Australia’s Northern Territory. ‘Hidden…Outback’, held on 17 October at the Royal Geog...
Ever been to the Carteret Islands? Ever heard of them? This vanishing paradise is the victim of rising sea levels and the subject of a BBC Radio 4 programme on Friday 4 September (11.00 BST)http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mcwv1. Dan Box made the j...
There are few places on Earth where there has never been war, where the environment is fully protected, and where scientific research has priority. Where? Antarctica. With this year marking the 50th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty, the Royal Geog...
If you’ve had enough of the humdrum of working life, fancy a sabbatical from the day job or are just looking for a journey with a purpose - then the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) may well have the perfect antidote… Have you always had an...
I recently attended an event at the Royal Geographical Society in London as part of their '21st Century Challenges' events. The discussion 'The future of low carbon energy' was chaired by Prof Sir Gordon Conway, with guest speakers Malcolm Wicks M...