Do you think you have what it takes to make the next Planet Earth? BBC One is looking for nine people to take part in the experience of a lifetime. Encountering extraordinary animals in amazing locations and testing yourself to the limit, this series will culminate with one exceptional individual securing a year’s placement at…

Regular contributor Mac ruminates on the world of travel & some of his adventures along the way  This time round he’s reading and enjoying A Sense of Place , Great Travel Writers, Talk About their Craft, Lives and Inspiration by Michael Shapiro. Here are some of Mac’s favourite excerpts when the author is interviewing…

** Charity biker goes long way round ** A Scottish biker sets off on a charity trek to Kathmandu to raise funds for child welfare in Nepal. Read more at http://news.bbc.co.uk Ryanair voted least favourite airline for third year running Read more at http://www.travelmole.com

One of my teachers, Eunice Laurel, has gone to Rwanda for 6 months to teach yoga and try to bring some light into the lives of the people of that war torn country. She has started writing a blog about her experiences over the last couple of months – http://www.eunicelaurel.blogspot.com. Drop in have a read…

From Dick Curtis – what do you do just months after retiring from rugby union ? http://www.warrensmith-skiacademy.com Spotted by Matt Doughty – a somewhat different take on travel blogging http://www.travel-rants.com/ From Paul Roberts – a more mainstream blog from the USA http://www.familytravellogue.com

Regular contributor Mac ruminates on the world of travel & some of his adventures along the way J This time round it’s passing on  “Six Good Backpacking Habits” as highlighted by Steve Gillman:- 1. Foot Care Blisters and other foot problems are not always just painful inconveniences. If they happen far enough into a trip…

· The August 2009 Newsletter [Winston Churchill Memorial Trust] is now available to see on our website www.wcmt.org.uk and download if required. Applications for 2009 are still open until 14 October 2008. I do ask you all for your help in spreading the word about the value of a Fellowship and getting as many people…

Congratulations to Rosie, a previous London branch speaker, for completing her epic journey back in her home town of Tenby, Wales on 25 August 2008. Read more at http://www.rosiearoundtheworld.co.uk/

· I TRAVEL – THEREFORE I AM For fourteen years now, The Independent Adventure Travel Show – London, has led people to explore, dream and discover. This yearÂ’s Independent Adventure Travel Show runs from 20-22nd March 2009 in OlympiaÂ’s National Hall. The event gathers together leading tour operators and destinations to showcase all the latest…

Regular contributor Mac ruminates on the world of travel & some of his adventures along the way J This time round itÂ’s a particular travel book that tickles his fancyÂ… Niece Ann Blue and husband Brian Blue sent me travel book “Away from my desk : A Round the World Detour From the Rat Race,…