LEGENDARY adventurer Benedict Allen has taken the first steps on his latest expedition – a book tour of the UK.

The 62-year-old explorer, famed for his exploits in the Amazon Basin and traversing the vast Namib desert, last month published ‘Explorer’ – a chronicle of his time in Papua New Guinea immersing himself in isolated communities.

Despite being hailed as a modern documentary-maker who has spent an unrivalled amount of time in the wild, he’s now dedicating the next month or so to touring Britain, appearing at various literary festivals and speaking events.

Wednesday May 4, 8pm – Swindon Festival

Appearing at the Arts Centre, Devizes Road, SN1 4BJ.

Details and tickets CLICK HERE.

Friday May 6, 8pm – Aye Write Festival

Appearing at The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN.

Details and tickets CLICK HERE.

Saturday May 7, 5.30pm – Stratford Literary Festival

Appearing at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6YR.

Details and tickets CLICK HERE.

Monday May 9, 6.30pm – Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

Details (fellows and guests only) CLICK HERE.