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In this collection of original stories, highly acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply shares his finest stories of bird hunting in the Northeast country. Every season for over 30 years, Tapply has hunted the fields and backcountry of New England. Tapply’s warmth and knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of the places and hunts that he loves will stir a new appreciation and excitement in every listener. With his dog Burt, Tapply takes the listener out to his best spots.

An exemplary travelogue of danger and achievement by the Frenchwoman Madame Alexandra David-Neel of her 1923 expedition to Tibet, the fifth in her series of Asian travels and her personal recounting of her journey to Lhasa, Tibet's forbidden city. In order to penetrate Tibet and reach Lhasa, she used her fluency of Tibetan dialects and culture, disguised herself as a beggar with yak hair extensions and inked skin, and tackled some of the roughest terrain and climate in the world.

Take a Hike! is the story of one man's journey on the 2,167 mile long Appalachian Trail. Tim Hewitt, whose trail name was Paddler, talks about trip planning and preparation and shares with you his daily journal for his six month adventure. He is joined on the trip by his 13-year-old son David for five weeks in the summer. David's journal and perspective are also included. This book is not intended to be an all-inclusive planning guide for your Appalachian Trail thru-hike, but it does contain information that the author believes will help you succeed in your own adventure.

My own long experience of African hunting told me at once that every word in this thrilling narrative was absolutely true. Nay more: I knew that the author had told his story in a most modest manner, laying but little stress on the dangers he had run when sitting up at nights to try and compass the death of the terrible man-eaters, especially on that one occasion when whilst watching from a very light scaffolding, supported only by four rickety poles, he was himself stalked by one of the dread beasts.

Solo circumnavigation of the globe. Fewer than 300 sailors in history have accomplished it, less than the number of people who have climbed Mt. Everest, or even those who have gone to space. In 1990, Istvan Kopar set out to earn his place among this elite fraternity - and to do so with only one stop.

Over half the world's population travels by air every year ... that's over 4.5 billion air travelers. And travel isn't getting any less stressful, compounded by global volatility, and ever-changing rules and regulations. That's why we created the travel unplugged podcast: to help travelers beat the travel system while reducing the anxiety and mental load that comes with the entire travel experience.

This Atlanta rideshare driver shares interesting, but not necessarily smooth passenger rides; Atlanta has POTHOLES, and so does the Uber app as you will discover in between these rides. These stories are as varied as the new Atlanta Landscape in recent years. Riders reveal the most intriguing personal information to their driver, as you become the "Fly on the wall" listening in.

Welcome to the XOVERLAND podcast, an exploration of adventure, those who pursue it, and all that makes it possible.Gather insight and inspiration from engaging conversations with trailblazers from around the world. Whether they be travelers, entrepreneurs, influencers, or experts in their field, we're here to share their unique voices and learn all that we can in the process.Our conversations may delve into the intricacies of overland vehicle electronics, the psychology of pushing past one's comfort-zone, or the inspiring stories of creatives such as Chris Burkard or Clay Croft. Like the ...

An accurate and personal record from one of America's first breed of mountain men, giving a detailed description of many the lands he passed through and the habits and character of the various tribes encountered.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Europe Travel: How to Travel to Europe on a Budget and learn about how to travel to Europe on a budget.

Any Old Place is a series exploring unique places in Frankfort Kentucky, collecting stories from the past and following them through to the present. Each episode of Any Old Place features a different location, with guests sharing their connection to it. Hosted, edited, and produced by Clay Wallace for the Capital City Museum.

As you may know from the book Rock Star Recipes, I take my food seriously. And this week we’re visiting: Malaysia.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - New Jersey by author Matt Conte offers the inside scoop on food in the state of New Jersey.

They say, if you travel a lot, you will be a happier person. By traveling, we discover who we really are, and we appreciate life and the things that we have. The media always scares us with negativity about other countries; but if only people knew there are great kind people out there! We are in the 21st century, and times have changed. You will be surprised how much you can travel for cheap if you do some good research before booking your trip.