Why We Travel

Ash Bhardwaj reflects on the universal motivation to travel and discusses what we can gain from venturing out into the world.

About the event

In his thought-provoking new book, ‘Why We Travel’, Ash Bhardwaj argues that each journey we take is a window into one of 12 motivations: Curiosity, Inspiration, Happiness, Creativity, Serendipity, Hardship, Service, Healing, Wonder, Empathy, Eroticism and Hope.

By unpacking these motivations, and digging into the science of where they come, Ash will explore key questions such as: Why do we travel? How do we do it better? And can it help us to live more fulfilling lives?

Additional information

This event is eligible for our 20% ticket bundle discount.

Book tickets to three or more different events across the festival and you can save 20%. Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction and the discount will automatically be applied within the basket.

About the speaker

Ash Bhardwaj is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author, whose work sits at the intersection of travel, identity and current affairs. He has reported from over 50 countries for BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, ‘The Telegraph’, ‘The Times’, the ‘Guardian’, ‘Condé Nast Traveller’, and many more, and he appears as a travel expert on BBC One’s ‘Morning Live’ and Sky News.