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Into the Unknown: A Journey Through the World’s Wildest Places on 26th November, 2025
by Oli France
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From warzones to volcanoes, continental crossings to Siberian ice, Oli France has spent much of his life chasing the edges of the map. In this immersive talk, he shares raw, rarely-told stories from expeditions through places that most people only ever see in the headlines, or not at all.
In this night of adventure storytelling, expect tales of close calls, curious encounters and unexpected beauty in the most unlikely of places. Oli will discuss what drives humans to explore, how we can manage risk and why we should lean in to fear and uncertainty.
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Oli France
Oli France guides teams through the world’s wildest places. From Iraq to Syria, Congo to Yemen, Somalia to Siberia. His adventures have taken him across 75+ countries, spanning 15 years and including remote mountains, deserts and war-torn regions. He has organised expeditions and led teams in places seldom visited and which have often been cut-off for decades due to war or dictatorsh...
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