Travel writing festival kicks off

INTERNATIONALLY renowned explorers and writers will be in the heritage town of Lismore from today for this year’s session of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing.

Over the next four days Lismore will be brimming with talk of travel with award-winning contributors set to give talks and workshops at venues across the town.

Among those set to enthral audiences include blogger and award-winning author Rolf Potts who will reveal some of his secrets — such as how to travel with no luggage.