2011 winners ! In case you have not heard, the club has recently announced two new winners of the GT Travel Award over the summer:-

• Hilary Clark – “…with her Beyond Tango trip, which she’ll taking in Argentina from April to May next year. My adventure starts in Buenos Aires to learn more about the history of tango…”

• Nick Hunt – “…exploration is in the footsteps of Patrick Leigh Fermor…Nick will be setting of in December for a year…across Europe from Holland to Istanbul.” Follow Nick’s progress via his blog.

Both Hilary & Nick will return from their travels and recount their adventures to the London branch at some point in the future. We wish them every success…

What is the award ?

Are you inspired by all this talk of travel?

Are you ready for you own independent adventure?

Or do you know someone who could benefit from a helping hand into the wider world?

Each year the club offers up to two £1,000 awards to give out for the best independent travel plan, as judged by the club’s Committee.

The deadline to receive applications for the next award was 31 October 2011, but the club’s Committee are yet confirm that deadline.

See the legacy page on the club’s web site for more details, where you can review previous winners’ trips and/or apply with your plans for a totally independent, travel trip.

If your idea catches our eye we’ll take a closer look at what you’re proposing and give you feedback & maybe a helping hand on your journey of a lifetime!!!]