Hilary Bradt is a travel writer, broadcaster, publisher and tour guide who has travelled widely and adventurously during the last 40 years. She is the cofounder of Bradt Travel Guides which specialises in guidebooks to unusual destinations.
Her talks are entertaining and informative on a wide range of subjects, generally using colour slides. Her work as a tour leader brings her back to the world’s most beautiful places year after year, allowing her to select from a wide range of excellent photographs.
Hilary has lectured in the USA (Smithsonian Institution), Canada, Australia and throughout the British Isles including the Royal Geographical Society, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (four tours), as well as on expedition ships. She broadcasts regularly on BBC Radio 4 on travel-related issues.
Adventure Travel Lectures
Tales of a Tour Leader
Anecdotes covering over 20 years of leading adventure travel trips.
1000 Miles on Horseback
Through the west and south of Ireland.
Mad About Madagascar
Encounters with the people and wildlife of the world’s fourth largest island.
Trekking in Peru
The scenery, people, culture and history of the central Andes, plus the joys and sorrows of being a trek leader.
Lecture Fees
The fee is £210 plus expenses at 30p per mile or economy rail fare.
Acclaim
Your talk [Madagascar] was the most interesting and delightful we have had for some time.
Gloucestershire Ladies’ Luncheon Club
You told a humane story full of interest and charming humour … it is not only the theme but also the manner of the telling which, as one member said later, always includes the audience. You build an immediate empathy with the listeners.
International Travel and Holiday Association
Bookings and More Information
Contact Hilary on 01753 882981 or email 
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