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On the 200-day journey around the world, Wigge makes forty-two trades and meets strange, kind, funny, friendly, eccentric, and good-natured people who help him in his quest. It’s a journey you won’t want to miss!

Having given up a high-powered job, Tessa Hainsworth had no idea how hard she would struggle when she fulfils her dream of moving to Cornwall. Within months, she is almost ready to return to London: the family is running out of money – fast. But a chance encounter in the local post office leads her to accept the unlikeliest of job offers – as a postwoman.

In a bid to impress his not-quite-girlfriend Jennifer, Mark persuades her to accompany him on a journey to discover the true source of the river that flows past her London flat. Setting himself up with a classic Victorian camping skiff, he's ready for adventure and romance - but his plans are scuppered at the last minute by his manic mongrel mutt, Boogie. Boogie has bad breath, terrible wind and a tendency to moult all over your toast - and on top of all that, he can't swim. But Mark can't leave him behind.

Adam Fletcher's life hates him.... That's how it feels since he lost his girlfriend of nine years, his confidence, hair, and home. But then he receives an email from a mysterious stranger offering him a free holiday of a lifetime. It's too good to be true. But then what does he have to lose? So he says yes. And then things gets strange....

In mid-2020, I was not okay—and I didn't know how to find my way out of that darkness. But I could put one foot in front of the other until I figured it out. So, after tackling my fears of what might happen, I walked the Pilgrims’ Way from Southwark Cathedral in London to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England. The following year, in October 2021, as I recovered from COVID-19, I walked the St Cuthbert’s Way from Melrose in Scotland to Lindisfarne, Holy Island, on the north-east coast of England.

Up Front & Steaming is all about heritage steam railways where we hope you will feel the joy, passion, fun, nostalgia shared by the thousands of people that volunteer and work for the 150 heritage railways in the UK, plus the delight of millions who ride on heritage railways every year. Series is hosted by Tom Burgess who has had a lifelong interest in railways and is a fully trained diesel and steam locomotive driver and recently started rebuilding his childhood model railway. If this is an interest of yours, then this new series is for you. www.upfrontandsteaming.com

A weekly round up of the latest Ancient Egypt news that made the headlines, brought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours. Visit these websites for more on books by Ted Loukes or news of our latest tour to Egypt. https://tedloukes.com https://gnttours.co.za Contact us at ted@gnttours.co.za

In 2010, Jonathon Stalls and his blue-heeler husky mix began their 242-day walk across the United States, depending upon each other and the kindness of strangers along the way. In this collection of essays, Stalls explores walking as waking up: how a cross-country journey through the family farms of West Virginia, the deep freedom of Nevada’s High desert, and everywhere in between unlocked connections to his deepest aches and dreams—and opened new avenues for renewal, connection, and change.

Newlywed Lisa Niver was on the adventure of a lifetime. She had quit her job, rented out her condo, and was traveling around Asia. To the outside world, Niver was a woman living out her dreams of exploring ancient ruins in Cambodia and seeing orangutans in Borneo. In private, she was keeping a dark secret. But, when she found herself lying on a sidewalk in Thailand, looking up at the sky in severe pain, she knew things had to change. At age forty-seven, Niver found the courage to set course on a new life.

Katharine Norbury was abandoned as a baby in a Liverpool convent. Raised by loving adoptive parents, she grew into a wanderer, drawn by the beauty of the British countryside. One summer, following the miscarriage of a much longed for child, Katharine sets out - accompanied by her ninr-year-old daughter, Evie - with the idea of following a river from the sea to its source. The luminously observed landscape provides both a constant and a context to their expeditions.

Every Friday the podcast from L'Arno will paint you a picture of the extraordinarily beloved region by telling the stories from today and the past that make it unique, while explaining every time a facet of the Tuscan character and the history of this land.The only English language podcast made by Tuscans, dedicated to everyone around the world that has a special place in his heart for this wonderful but very complicated region.Hosted by Luca Bocci, available every Friday.

Greek Mythology made easy!You'd think the original family in existence would be somewhat fine...But just like any other family, they're chaotic and dysfunctional.Ellis Parsley takes you through the ancient myths of old, giving them a modern twist. From a chaotic recipe about how to create the world to a greek god dating show. Lets hope you can keep up with these Olympians!A new episode every month So stay tuned!Support me and my podcast! https://linktr.ee/greekmythgal

Community Content from Concentrate. After more than 20 years in broadcast radio, Adam brings his daily show on demand without the filler of FM radio. Enjoy topical and daily news that also celebrates the culture of arts, wine, music, travel, tourism, and artisanal entrepreneurship. Broadcasting from and celebrating California's Central Coast.

Losing her TV news career and her home in the same year wasn’t on Casey Roman’s 2018 Bingo card. Neither was sleeping in Walmart parking lots and nearly deciding to end her own life. But the world is full of blind curves, and salvation comes in unusual forms, like a cargo van. What began as a three-week road trip to erase her “news lady” image became a 12,000-mile solo journey that saved Casey’s life.

15 years ago, I quit my job, sold my car, packed my suitcase, and went on a world tour. Since then, I've been traversing the globe for a decade, continuously. This journey has left lasting impressions. To be frank, it has messed up my life. I had to endure a hurricane, narrowly escaped falling off a cliff, and came perilously close to being consumed by crocodiles. Traveling the world exacted a toll on me and corrupted me in various ways, and this book reveals the details. You'll discover the unfiltered reality of what it's like to be on the road for such a long time.

Up to Shutter Speed! The photography podcast about gear, the world of photography, tips & tricks & so much more. We are here to have some fun, poke fun at people who use iPads to take photos & teach you about what makes the best Instagram photo of a sunset & discuss whether 35mm film is dead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up My Street, The podcast that explores the world of creative placemaking and the clever initiatives that are engaging people in the places they live, work and play. We’ll be talking to the movers and shakers and trailblazers that help create spaces where people can come together, share their stories, and build relationships. The community builders, the designers, the forward thinkers. This is the podcast where we change the world... or at least, our little corner of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Wake Up & Wander podcast, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and growth. Hosted by Hailey, a 20-something-year-old solo female traveler, online business owner, and mindset work & travel advocate who grew up in a small town, this podcast is your go-to destination for inspiration, motivation, and practical strategies to help you live your best life. Each episode, we dive deep into topics such as personal development, mindfulness, confidence-building, self-care, and the transformative power of travel. Offering insights, tips, and tools, we explore how to ...

Welcome to Jacque and Janee’s podcast!

Kelly McCubbin and Peter Overstreet take on all aspects of theme parks - Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Six Flags - discussing them in historical context and then finding ways, to quote Walt Disney, to "plus them up!" A Boardwalk Times Podcast https://boardwalktimes.net/ https://boardwalktimes.store/