Speaking this month we have:
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Leon McCarron – ‘On Foot Across China: a 3000 mile trek from the Gobi desert to Hong Kong’
Leon McCarron is a Northern Irish adventurer and cameraman. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and specialises in long distance, human-powered expeditions. At the end of 2012 Leon crossed 1000 miles of the Empty Quarter desert, roughly following the route of explorer Wilfred Thesiger and pulling a cart loaded with supplies.In May 2012 he concluded a 6-month, 3000 mile expedition walking the length of China, from the Gobi desert in Mongolia to South China Sea in Hong Kong. National Geographic produced a 4-part TV series of the journey: Other journeys include a 14,000 miles solo and unsupported on a bicycle from New York to Hong Kong, and a folding bike trip around the British Isles to climb the Six Peaks.
Find out more about Leon at www.leonmccarron.com
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Dan Bachmann – Georgia: Good Morning Svaneti
There are few places in this world which I would describe as magical, but Ushguli is certainly one of them. The history, culture, architecture, landscape and lifestyle are all part of an unworldly and unforgettable experience.
Mestia 
Ushguli Follow Dan on twitter:@danbachmann or look at his weekly photo blog: www.danbachmann.com/blog
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