Intrepid explorer Charley Boorman's latest journey saw him travel along the Pacific Rim from Australia to Japan, by any means possible. In a replica Spitfire, an electric car, a bamboo tuk-tuk and of course, on many motorbikes, Charley travelled through some of the world's most exotic countries, meeting fascinating people and testing his endurance to the limit. Now he's back to tell us all about it in a new book, Right to the Edge, packed with adventure and Charley's trademark humour.
In this exhilarating new book, Charley makes his way from Sydney to Tokyo, using all forms of weird and wonderful transport. To celebrate its publication, we've teamed up with Explore, Japan Tourism, ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Times+ to offer you the chance to explore this magical country by train, tram, bus, boat, cable car and more with an amazing two week tour.
No other country offers the contrasts of Japan. At the forefront of technological advances, whilst remaining steeped in ancient traditions and customs, the traditional and the new co-exist, combining to present a unique cultural experience. Explore is Europe's leading adventure travel specialist, offering an unrivalled choice of exciting and diverse itineraries in more than 130 countries.
This tour visits many of the well known sites in Japan, as well as going 'off the beaten track' to rediscover sites which are mostly inaccessible to the modern western traveller.
Please note: This fantastic competition is exclusively open to subscribers to Times+ - the subscription-only membership club run by The Times. To enter the competition, for more details and terms and conditions, see this week's edition of The Sunday Times or visit www.timesplus.co.uk from Sunday onwards.
Exclusive to Times+ Members: Meet Charley Boorman at a London drinks reception
On 25th November 2009, Charley Boorman has been invited to speak to Times+ members at a special event, where he will be interviewed by a Sunday Times journalist. and author Robert Ryan. Tickets to the event in London are priced at £20 and include a drinks reception and a £10 discount on a signed copy of Right to the Edge.
To book your ticket, and for more information, visit www.timesplus.co.uk.
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