Meet Simon Reeve, “British television's most adventurous traveller”,
at The Adventure Travel Show Olympia London, 23-24 January 2016

Simon Reeve, a familiar face on British TV and renowned for his extraordinary journeys to over 110 countries, will be speaking at The Adventure Travel Show.

The Adventure Travel Show, is your chance to immerse yourself in a weekend of Adventure travel inspiration and will host the biggest collection of specialist travel operators under one roof. Plus, you can listen to over 100 FREE Talks in 4 theatres from explorers, industry experts, guide book writers and expedition leaders who will help you uncover your perfect adventure.

The Adventure Travel Show takes place in London's Olympia on 23-24 January 2016. General show tickets in advance cost £8 or £10 on the door, under 16s are free. Weekend tickets are also available for £12 in advance or £15 on the door. For full details, talk timetables and to book tickets please visit www.adventureshow.com or call 0871 230 7159.

Simon Reeve

After a decade spent making more than 60 programmes Simon has become a familiar face on British TV, well known for his extraordinary foreign journeys where he has visited more than 110 countries. Most of Simon's documentaries combine travel and adventure with global environmental, wildlife and conservation issues, and have taken him across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions of the world. Simon's dodged bullets on frontlines, hunted with the Bushmen of the Kalahari, dived with manta rays, seals and sharks, survived malaria, walked through minefields, tracked lions on foot and these are just some of his many feats!

Simon's own journey started after he left school with few qualifications. After a period on the dole, he ran charity shops, stacked shelves, and eventually found a job as a post-boy on a newspaper. He quickly graduated to research and writing, and then spent years working, often covertly, on investigations into nuclear smuggling and terrorism. His 1998 investigative book The New Jackals, the first in the world on Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, became an international bestseller, and was followed by his book One Day in September, which is also an Oscar-winning documentary movie. Since making the leap to television Simon has shown his adventures in multiple award-winning TV series for the BBC which have been broadcasted in dozens of countries, enthralling millions… 

Simon Reeve will be speaking at The Adventure Travel Show within the main Adventure Auditorium on Sunday 24th January at 10:30am, followed by an interactive question & answer session. Simon Reeve's talk and more than 100 other show talks are included within the cost of the show ticket (£8 in advance or £10 on the door).

Other Adventure Travel Show highlights include:

 Get face-to-face with the biggest collection of specialist adventure travel companies in the business all under one roof. They will be on hand to offer advice on everything from walking and trekking, epic journeys, exploratory travels and exclusive expeditions to safaris, overland trips, life-changing volunteering projects and much more. You will even find providers not available on the high-street so get ready to be spoilt for choice!

 The Adventure Travel Show is packed with inspirational travel advice with over 100 FREE talks (the UK's largest collection of adventure travel talks) across 4 theatres from explorers, industry experts, guide book writers and expedition leaders who will help you uncover your perfect adventure. The show is famed for its incredible talk line-ups, and next year's will be the biggest and best yet.

New for 2016, Strange World celebrates all that is weird and wonderful in the world of adventure travel - and this is no ordinary photography competition… Forget about technique, what camera aperture you have used or your lighting, instead it's your subject matter that counts. All the normal rules are out - we want to see images that'll make us laugh, gasp and look twice! Winners and selected images will feature in a special exhibition at the Adventure Travel Show, 23-24 January 2016 Olympia, London. To enter please visit www.adventuretravelshow.com.

Visitors can also take part in the Travel Writing and Photography Seminars** in conjunction with Wanderlust Travel Magazine. If you would like to learn how to document your next expedition, maybe fund your passion for adventure by exploring routes into the travel media or simply brush up on your skills - with expertise from the magazine's founder Lyn Hughes and editor Phoebe Smith, these seminars are perfect for both beginners and professionals looking to make their work as powerful as possible.

Thinking of undertaking the ultimate travel challenge of a self-supported trip? The Adventure Planning Seminars** and the Adventure by Motorcycle Seminars** will help you to plan your own overland expedition – join a panel of world-renowned expedition planners who will be on hand to offer essential advice and guidance. At these two specialist seminars, the experts can ensure you make the most out of a self-organised trip with preparation and logistics. Whether it be by motorcycle, vehicle, cycle, horseback, walking or flying, on your own or part of a small group – this is not to be missed.

Filming has become a huge part of the documentation of adventures, whether that be for your own personal travels, a charity challenge to raise awareness or even a major sponsored expedition. Join our panel of experts who will share invaluable tips and advice for budding adventure travel documentary makers including technique, equipment, editing, storytelling and how to market your own films.

 Visitors can join us for the evening on Saturday 23rd January 2016 and enjoy a selection of excellent adventure travel films – brought to you by Austin Vince and the Adventure Travel Film Festival. The evening will showcase the very best independent travel films, guarantee a platform for future adventure film-makers and bring together the adventure travel community. So if you're an adventure travel enthusiast or a budding adventure travel film maker – make sure you don't miss this exciting evening!

Visitors can also explore the 'Discover Africa' feature – dedicated to one of the world most beguiling continent, this feature is designed to provide you with the information you need to plan the African adventure of a lifetime.

 A new feature for 2016 running within the Adventure Travel Show. Dedicated to people who are serious about exploring the world with a vehicle on land based adventures, focusing on motorcycle and 4x4 vehicle dependent expeditions, this is the best place to plan your next experience.