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For longer than recorded history there have been tales of spirits and of places where our hackles rise and our skin turns cold. Bestselling historian Neil Oliver travels the British Isles on a deliciously spine-chilling tour that spans several centuries and explores more than 20 sites - castles, vicarages and towers, lonely shorelines and forgotten battlefields - to unpick their stories..

A celebration of 25 years of Provençal living - of lessons learned and changes observed - with his final book, Peter Mayle has crafted a lasting love letter to his adopted home, marked by his signature warmth, wit, and humor.

Recounting the three weeks of blood, sweat, and tearsthat make up a 7,000 mile journey from the glitzy streets of Paris to the hinterland of northwestern Africa, this incredible tale highlights the most arduous and notorious off-road motorsports event on the planet, the Paris-Dakar Rally. Since its inception in 1979, the rally has attracted more than 3,000 participants from all walks of life.

Bound for Distant Seas begins sailing author James Baldwin's epic tale of his second circumnavigation. His story is seasoned by his adventures during his first circumnavigation in 1984-86 as told in Across Islands and Oceans. Alone with little money aboard Atom, his now-engineless 28-foot sailboat, James embarks on his odyssey without the comforts and equipment most sailors consider essential.

When the struggle to save oil-soaked birds and restore blackened beaches left him feeling frustrated and helpless, John Francis decided to take a more fundamental and personal stand: He stopped using all forms of motorized transportation. Soon after embarking on this quest that would span two decades and two continents, the young man took a vow of silence that endured for 17 years.

Thirty Amazing Things to Do in Puerto Rico is an easy-to-navigate guide for planning your vacation to the Island of Enchantment. Explore beautiful and exciting locations with activities 20 dollars or under—including some that are completely free.

この番組では、オーストラリア在住23年のバイリンガル秘書、富田公恵（とみだきみえ）が、自らの経験をもとに、メルボルンをはじめとするオーストラリアの文化、習慣、そしてライフスタイルについてお届けします。 留学や駐在を予定している方、ワーキングホリデーに挑戦したい方、さらにはオーストラリア進出を検討中の経営者の方々──幅広い方々に向けて、オーストラリアの「リアル」や「魅力」をわかりやすく解説します。聴...

When best-selling mystery writer David Rosenfelt and his family moved from Southern California to Maine, he thought he had prepared for everything. They had mapped the route, brought three GPSs for backup, as well as refrigerators full of food, and stoves and microwaves on which to cook them. But traveling with 25 dogs turned out to be a bigger ordeal than he anticipated, despite RVs, the extra kibble, volunteers (including a few readers), and camping equipment.

This is the audiobook millions of Rick Steves fans have been waiting for! A journal of Rick's favorite European stories, his traveling life, and how he started his business, all told in that funny, down-to-earth style that makes Rick America's favorite travel writer. Rick Steves' Postcards from Europe takes you on a European vacation, complete with the sights, sounds, tastes, and people of Europe, without ever leaving that comfy sofa or the relative safety of your own car.

What does a day in the life of Austin, Texas sound like? We stay around the clock to hear the little stories in a big city.

Two ladies who travel a lot… talk about it briefly. Romance authors and consummate travelers Gail Carriger & Piper J Drake dish tips, tricks, gadgets, and horror stories on traveling by land, air, and sea. We get there, so you don’t have to.

20 Minutes a Day is your go-to podcast for mastering a new language for travel and business! Presented by Verbatum language coaches, Erin and Sarah bring you the best tips, tricks, and resources to make learning a second (or third or fourth) language fun and effective.Whether you’re preparing for a business trip to Tokyo, planning a vacation in Paris, or just want to impress your friends, we’ve got you covered. Each episode is packed with practical advice on how to easily integrate 20 minutes of language learning into your everyday life. And it’s not about vocabulary and grammar – we ...

If you could design your perfect day in Scotland what would it look like? Where would you be? What would you do? What food, drink and music would you enjoy? My name is Alison Fraser and I’m on a quest to find the best places to visit Scotland, from the eyes of the people who have experienced them for themselves. Our Scotland is a podcast about Scotland for people who love the country, regardless of where they live. Use this show to help plan your Scottish itinerary, whether you love islands, cities, history, myths, legends, wildlife or fine foods, you will get holiday tips galore.

2018 bricht Dr. Thorsten Möll aus seiner Komfortzone aus und lässt sein altes Leben hinter sich. Nach Jahren hinter dem Schreibtisch möchte der promovierte Wirtschaftswissenschaftler die Welt auf eine andere Weise "erfahren". Er kündigt Job und Wohnung, um alleine mit seinem Motorrad namens Suze den Erdball zu umrunden. Dass die grenzenlose Covid‑19‑Pandemie dabei zur größten Herausforderung wird, ahnt er zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht. Drei Jahre reist er von Europa durch Asien bis nach Australien, wo er die schlechteste Erfahrung seiner Reise macht.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people pack their bags to study or volunteer abroad. Well-intentioned and curious Westerners travel to low-income countries to learn about people and cultures different from their own. In Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World, storyteller Anu Taranath unpacks our baggage about who we are, where we come from, and how much we have. She takes us on a journey through personal travel stories and thought-provoking questions, providing us with tools to grapple with our discomfort and navigate differences with accountability and connection.

Welcome to my first ever podcast ! My name is Coral, I am a 20 year old art student from Cornwall. I am here to record a reflection of my mind in my 20's; as I attempt to navigate and learn what the world around me has to offer.

A recreational scuba diver visits Jules' Undersea Lodge in Key Largo Florida. Reflections and adventures begin.

Helen and Frank Schreider's dream was to drive the length of the Americas; from the town of Circle, Alaska (just outside the Arctic Circle), to the world's southernmost town, Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego. With their German shepherd Dinah along for the ride, they were the first people in history to have made this trip.

Che cosa ci spinge a scegliere una meta e partire? Ecco cinque podcast che provano a darvi nuovi spunti per nuovi viaggi, sempre più autentici. Anche alla ricerca di sé

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