8 most intriguing interviews of 2011
In 2011 Wanderlust interviewed some of the biggest names in travel. Here are eight that really got us thinking
1. Dervla Murphy at full tilt
Irish cycle tourer, author of 23 books and one of the great travellers of our age turned 80 this year. Hilary Bradt celebrated a feisty and freewheeling life with an interview that is at times sharp, funny and touching.
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2. Jennifer Barclay: Get your travel memoir published
For great tips on getting a travel memoir published, look no further than our chat with Jennifer Barclay from Summersdale. Summersdale is the specialist publisher of travel narratives and Jen gives the inside scoop of exactly what they look for in the books they publish.
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3. Russ Malkin's tips on making documenatries
If you fancy yourself as a documentary maker, then check out Russ Malkin's interview. Hard won and pertinent advice. Given generously. From one of the world's leading director and producers of adventure travel TV.
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4. Behind the great Times Atlas controversy
It's big. It's heavy. And it's controversial. Publishing manager Jethro Lennox told Peter Moore why The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World still matters. And how the dust-up over Greenland's ice shelf happened.
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5. The Big Yin on Route 66
Billy Connolly opens up about the making of his latest TV series on Route 66 and inevitably goes off on all kinds of surreal tangents. Make sure you listen to the MP3 of the interview too. But be warned: the language gets a little fruity.
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6. How to survive being kidnapped
No one plans to get kidnapped on their travels. But the advice offered here by international kdnap and ransom consultant Ben Lopez could, quite literally, save your life.
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7. Dom Joly on being a dark tourist
Funny-man Dom Joly explains his fascination with the places most people avoid. His experiences in North Korea are proving particularly relevant...
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8. Bruce Parry talks frozen extremities
Adventurer Bruce Parry talked to Lyn Hughes about travelling in the Arctic for his most recent BBC TV series and book – and why he had been abstaining from everything for a year
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This is just a small selection of the travel legends Wanderlust interviewed this year. Drop by our Interviews page to read more.