For me, the object of doing a presentation is to be able to share the fun. Pictures and music help to do just that. I look forward to these opportunities as there’s nothing better than spending time with travel enthusiasts.
Sam presents multimedia talks for clubs and rallies about adventuring in Africa, Asia, South America, North America and Vietnam.
Among others, Sam has conducted talks for the Wilderness Lectures, Rhondda Valley Motor Club, Globetrotters Club, GS Club UK, BMW Club (various sections), Moto Guzzi Club, Norton Owners Club, Horizons Unlimited, Devon TRF, Ringwood Travel Club, Guildford Book Festival for the Guildford Travel Club, North Devon ROSPA, Solent Advanced Motorcyclist Club, the Rainy City Harley Davidson Club, the Devon Advanced Motorcyclists Club, the Wey Valley Advanced Motorcyclists Club, the Red Rose Harley Davidson Owners Group, Robert White ‘Big Weekend’ Photographic Show, and the Bedford Book Festival.
A very interesting, down-to-earth, and entertaining talk. You finished off our 2011 lectures in style and with a happy audience. I look forward to your return “follow-up” in the future.
Wilderness Lectures
On completion at the stunt arena, a stampede headed for the main hall to aquire a seat to listen to Sam Manicom relate stories of his travels on a BMW R80GS. Sam held everyone’s attention for two hours with his brand of humour, enthusiasm, superb photography and humility in explaining his adventures over eight years. These tales are available in his 4 books, which have received rave reviews from all aspects of the motorcycling press.
BMW Owners Club Journal (talking about their 60th anniversary rally in 2011)
You gave us a brilliant evening and I cannot thank you enough. I’m sure our larger than usual audience got as much pleasure from your enthusiastic talk as I did. You certainly tell a wonderful story and we look forward to hearing more of your adventures in the future.
Guildford Travel Club
Sam Manicom’s talk was interesting, amusing and hugely enjoyable. We look forward eagerly to his next presentation for our group.
North Devon ROSPA
Sam kept the room spellbound. What an amazing storyteller who transports you to far off lands and carries you with him every step of the way. I really felt as if I were riding alongside Sam during his amazing journeys and could smell the adventure. There is no doubt that Sam is worth making the effort to go and see/hear as he tells of his adventures around the world. One can only admire his stamina, enthusiasm and passion for travel and I wouldn’t hesitate to encourage you to travel to an event, or even book him for your own talk.
BMW Southern Section
Sam’s presentations are backed by top quality music from various artists. The soundtrack to the Distant Suns presentation, courtesy of EGO Recordings, is by Al Marconi who specialises in the evocative sound of Spanish Guitar.
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