What does it truly mean to travel with purpose? How can we explore the world while respecting and protecting its most remote and fragile places.
Join Tudor Morgan, HX Expeditions Antarctic Ambassador as he shares inspiring stories and lessons from a lifetime of adventure in the polar regions. Drawing on his experiences on what it means to travel and work for the most sustainable expedition cruise company in the world. Tudor explores how travel can be a powerful force for good - when approached the right way.
In this engaging talk you'll discover:
- What it means to travel with purpose and meaning
- How to reduce the environmental impact of visiting remote destinations
- How to gain a deeper more immersive experience as a tourist
- Real life stores of sustainable exploration from the polar regions
Whether you're a seasoned traveller or dreaming of your first big journey, this talk will inspire you to see travel through a new lens - one that values connection, learning and responsibility.
Tudor has worked in the Polar regions for over 30 years, was awarded the Polar Medal from the Queen in 2013 for services to Antarctic Science and Conservation, he has worked for British Antarctic Survey, Antarctic Heritage Trust, International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators and with HX for the past 9 years.
About HX
HX is The Perfect Choice for Curious Adventurers
- HX has been sailing the world expedition-style for a long time. For almost 130 years, they’ve honed the art of exploring by sea, its lineage stretches back to a golden age of exploration.
- HX’s purpose-built ships bring you closer to adventure, and its range of activities and excursions mean you’ll dive deeper into your destination. You’ll find yourself inspired, and your mind illuminated. And you’ll come back home with an intimate knowledge of the region you’ve just explored. Here are some of the reasons people choose to join an HX voyage time and again.
Striking the Right Balance between Adventure, Comfort and Sustainability
- Since HX first set out in 1896, its been refining its ships to suit the conditions in which it explores. They’re large enough to carry a full suite of expedition equipment, including fleets of small boats and kayaks, while a dedicated tender deck means you’ll be at sea level getting to and from shore landings. At the same time, they’re also small enough to go off the beaten track and venture to where larger ships cannot reach. With sustainability in mind, HX are continuously striving to achieve a lower ecological footprint while keeping plenty of room for restaurants, lecture areas and quiet window seats.
True Pioneers of Mindful Exploration
- When it comes to sustainability, HX has always been at the vanguard. The first to stop using heavy fuel oils and single-use plastic in its fleet, and introduced the world’s first hybrid-powered expedition ships. But that’s far from the whole story. HX tries to provision food as locally as possible; trading with the communities where it sails; and clean up marine plastics from remote beaches. What’s more, HX partner with global scientific institutions, giving their scientists free onboard space to do their research, while the HX charitable foundation supports community and conservation projects around the globe.
For this event, non-u3a members are welcome to join - please do invite a friend.
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