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Off Grid and Free: My Path to the Wilderness is the story of the journey Ron Melchiore undertook as a young man from the city, first to homesteading in northern Maine and then to living in the bush of northern Saskatchewan. He has lived off grid since approximately 1980 and speaks candidly about the joys and the tribulations of his chosen lifestyle.

American-born Paul Theroux had lived in England for 11 years when he realized he'd explored dozens of exotic locations without discovering anything about his adopted home. So, with a knapsack on his back, he set out to explore by walking and by short train trips. The result is a witty, observant and often acerbic look at an ever eccentric assortments of Brits in all shapes and sizes.

In the first 20 years of the 21st century, New York City has been convulsed by terrorist attack, blackout, hurricane, recession, social injustice and pandemic. New Yorkers weaves the voices of some of the city's best talkers into an indelible portrait of New York in our time - and a powerful hymn to the vitality and resilience of its people.

Listen to stories of miracles, persecution, suffering and the power of redemption. Every podcast takes you to the SPIRITUAL HOTSPOTS around the world where God is transforming the lives and building His kingdom. GO TO www.empowerminitries.ca or www.ronpearce.org and find out how you can be a part of this incredible turning to God!

Ron's no expert or professional traveler: he’s just an average American guy that explores and takes trips to interesting places on occasion. On this podcast, you’ll hear Ron’s experience as he discovers locations far and near, spectacular and mundane, pleasant and challenging. Each episode highlights a specific destination and offers unvarnished yet optimistic feedback, travel tips, helpful hints, and a collection of lessons learned about scams, rip-offs and more.

Thoughts shape Beliefs, which influence DecisionsI have always been a curious kid. I wanted to believe what I learned. But I got tired of not getting straight answers to some of the Big Questions of Life. My quest led me to earn an interdisciplinary PhD in paleoanthropology, neuroscience and theology.As a boots-on-the-ground field explorer to over 100 countries, I seek first-hand confirmation to check the facts of truth claims and to verify evidence for my own inherited beliefs.I will share insights drawn from over 30 years of interdisciplinary scholarship and ...

The Camino, or the way to Santiago is a 500 mile, 33 day walk across Spain's extreme conditions to reach the beloved Cathedral of Santiago. Ron “Willie” Williams walked the way two and a half times, a total of 1200 miles. Why? It is less about what he gains, and more about what he loses along the way—old behaviors, unforgiveness, and a tendency to play God. Journey with Willie through the chapters of Lost and Found Along the Way as he sheds these tendencies and finds a renewed, richer, and deeper faith.

What would it be like to cast aside the industrial bustle of the early 20th century to hop a freighter bound for the verdant jungles and untamed wildlife of the fabled Amazon? H.M. Tomlinson did just that, trading the streets of Swansea, Wales, for the open sea of the Atlantic. Thanks to Tomlinson's sharp eye for detail, his spellbinding account of this 1909 journey is much more than a standard travel narrative.

A Guide to the Joy of Motorcycling. The Peace Love Moto podcast is about Motorcycling for Peace of Mind and Happiness. It explores Mindfulness and Random Acts of Kindness on the backroads of Colorado and the American West. The podcast is hosted by Ron Francis and inspired by a lifetime of motorcycling and his experience as a National Park Guide. Contact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.com

Are you looking for the perfect neighborhood in Maryland? Aside from the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is known for its blue crabs, and Baltimore City is a historical trading port with a great baseball stadium. We will discuss a new Maryland neighborhood each week. Our host, Ron Howard, is a real estate agent at RE/MAX Advantage Realty. Visit us at https://www.greatestmoves.com/ or contact us at 443-573-9222

Take more vacations by making them PezVentures. Decrease the length of stays so you can maximize amount of destinations. As you do this, you find more favorite places and eliminate the curious ones that fizzled. Let's Explore together!

Amanda and AAl are a married couple living in the suburbs of Seattle. In each episode, they struggle to escape their comfort zones and try something new. Join them as they sample life's plentiful bounty of experiences and whittle each of those experiences down to a cold, sterile numeric rating.

Celina, Texas. There's more to this little town than you could possibly imagine!