William Blacker wins The Oldie Travel Writer of the Year Award

Congratulations to William Blacker who has won The Oldie Travel Award for Best Travel Writer for his book ALONG THE ENCHANTED WAY: A Romanian Story (John Murray).

Blacker was presented the award by Rosie Boycott, chair of the judges, and Mike Nelhams,the curator of the Tresco Abbey Garden, at an awards ceremony last night at The East India Club in London.

Now in its third year, The Oldie Travel Awards in association with TRESCO seeks to reward the heroes of the travel industry – and expose the villains.

Rosie Boycott was joined on her judging panel by the intrepid travellers Dea Birkett, Ben Mallalieu and Sara Wheeler.

Commenting on the awards today, Rosie Boycott said:

"I'm really thrilled with this year's Oldie Travel Awards. Like the magazine, they reflect the eclectic interests and passions of our readers: quirky, different and individual. We want you to discover - and enjoy - them all. And we're never shy of sticking the boot in when we think something deserves it!"