Six Minutes Somewhere Else cover art

Six Minutes Somewhere Else

Six Minutes Somewhere Else

Written by: Matthew Brace
Listen for free

Six Minutes Somewhere Else is the hopeful travel and nature podcast that helps you temporarily forget the fears and frictions of the world and immerse yourself in the beauty, wonder and hope of nature in locations near and far.


I'm Matt Brace: travel writer, book author, photographer and foreign correspondent.


Travel with me to lush forests and desert dunes, windswept mountains and the shores of peaceful lakes to experience the restorative power of the natural world.


© 2026 Matthew Brace
Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Forest bathing in New Zealand
    Jul 13 2026

    I wandered inland from tranquil Te Ngaere beach on the North Island of New Zealand (Aotearoa) and discovered a secret wood. It was populated by giant tree ferns and guarded by the spirits of the land and lively local birds called pee-waka-wakas. The wood was deeply soothing and the perfect spot to try some forest bathing in the southern hemisphere, without the risk of snakes disturbing the peace. If you are wondering ‘where can visitors participate in forest therapy in New Zealand’, 'why is forest bathing good for you', or 'is forest bathing worth it’, this podcast episode might help to answer those questions.


    Listen to a podcast about forest bathing in a tranquil wood in New Zealand.


    Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.


    Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.

    Contact me via LinkedIn.

    Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe.

    Show More Show Less
    6 mins
  • Meeting a mystical 'spirit' horse
    Jul 6 2026

    I re-visited an old friend, a large 'spirit' horse carved out of the chalk downlands of southern England. It is unlike any other chalk figure ever created. It is beautifully animated, galloping free across the landscape. It is also ancient, dating from more than 2,500 years ago.

    If you are wondering ‘what is the white horse at Uffington’, 'what is the story behind the white horse’ or 'what does the Uffington White Horse mean’, this podcast episode might give you a few pointers.


    Listen to a podcast about meeting the wonderful, mystical White Horse of Uffington.


    Photo © copyright Historic England Photo Library.

    Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.

    Contact me via LinkedIn.

    Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe.

    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
  • Tour de France, up close
    Jun 29 2026

    The Vallée d’Ossau is full of summer radiance on the day I come to stay. I and several hundred other people and their huge motorhomes, for the famous Tour de France bicycle race is passing through the valley. After the mass of riders and their entourages whizz by and on, into the foothills of the Pyrenees, the valley returns to its natural, beautiful best.

    If you're keen to find out 'does the Tour de France go through the Pyrenees', 'is the Vallée d’Ossau worth visiting' or 'what is the most beautiful part of the Pyrenees', this podcast episode might provide some food for thought.


    Listen to a podcast about watching the thrilling Tour de France whizz through an idyllic mountain valley.


    Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.

    Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.

    Contact me via LinkedIn.

    Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe.

    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet