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Talks on worldwide travel and wildlife

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  1. Supported by a wife keenly interested in wildlife I have been fortunate to travel to many parts of the world aiming to see wild animals in their natural habitat, marvel at spectacular scenery and share a totally different environment with the local people.

    My shows are therefore based on highlights taken from these various
    holidays which have been appreciated over the years by various groups of people.

    Shows Include

    ANTARCTICA – A fascinating time with 50 other explorers. RE-EDITED NOV 2019

    ALASKA – highlights being - “the giant cabbage weigh in”, the brown bears of Katmai N.P ,whale watching and Denali N. P. A complete picture of an exciting state.

    ZAMBIA & BOTSWANA – Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park with 100,000 elephants

    AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 DAYS – 15,000 miles, 12 flights and 10 hotels.

    NEPAL – One of our most exciting and breathtaking experiences so far.

    SOUTH AFRICA – “The world in one Country” Interesting and varied.

    EASTERN CANADA – Niagara Falls and the contrasting scenery of Ontario.

    GERMAN FAIRY TALE ROUTE & THE HARZ MOUNTAINS – so magical and photogenic

    WATERWAYS OF THE RUSSIAN ZSARS – Moscow, St Petersburg and the River

    SRI LANKA – an adventure showing the countries cultural heritage & array of wildlife.

    WONDERS OF VIETNAM – Hanoi, Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon and Mekong Delta. So different.

    PANORAMIC GOLDEN WEST– a dramatic scenic tour thro’ Colorado Utah & Arizona

    NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Yosemite, the Giant Redwoods and the stunning coastline

    BAVARIA & AUSTRIAN TYROL – medieval towns and wonderful scenery.

    ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS –The Andes & the endemic Galapagos wildlife .

    ICELAND – A full island tour in a Suzuki Jimny jeep - so very different.

    DOURO, RIVER OF GOLD – a journey along one of Europe’s most interesting rivers.

    AFRICAN WILDLIFE BONANZA – exciting game drives and close wildlife encounters.

    CANADIAN ROCKIES – Wonderful scenery and lots of black bears.

    PASSAGE to EASTERN EUROPE – a voyage along the Danube passing thro’ 5 countries.

    NORWAY’S NORTHERN LIGHTS – a coastal cruise from Bergen to the Russian border
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    NORTHERN IRELAND – The Titanic Experience & Giant’s Causeway were the highlights.

    Equipment

    I am self sufficient with my own DVD projector, 5ft wide screen and speakers, which allows me to cater for both small and larger groups.

    Expenses: Dependent upon travel distance involved.

Contacts

Melvyn Cook

284 Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield WF4 4AJ

01924 848343
07732281389

Organisation last updated

  1. 17 January 2023

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Talks on worldwide travel and wildlife image

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