Great Lives Dervla Murphy, author of the classic Full Tilt
Jun 2, 2025
Join Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, and Rose Baring, travel writer and editor of Dervla Murphy's works, as they celebrate the adventurous spirit of Dervla Murphy. From her thrilling bike journey to India to her encounters with wolf attacks, Dervla's tales are full of resilience and passion for sustainable travel. They discuss her unique writing process, her transformative experiences, and personal anecdotes that reveal her genuine, down-to-earth character. This engaging conversation offers insights into a trailblazing life of exploration.
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Dervla's Childhood Travel Dream
- Dervla Murphy decided to cycle from Europe to India at age 10 after receiving a bicycle and atlas from her grandfather. - She discovered you could cycle all the way from Europe to India despite her young age.
Meeting Dervla in Ecuador
- Hilary Bradt met Dervla Murphy unexpectedly in a dos house in Ecuador in 1979. - Dervla hated tourists and was initially shocked but pleased to be recognized.
Discomfort as Adventure Fuel
- Dervla Murphy's exceptional appetite for discomfort defined her eccentric travel style. - She sought hardship as part of her adventurous spirit, making her travel stories riveting.
