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Aside from love, few actvities seem to promise us as much happiness as going traveling: taking off for somewhere else, somewhere far from home, a place with more interesting weather, customs, and landscapes. But although we are inundated with advice on where to travel, few people seem to talk about why we should go and how we can become more fulfilled by doing so.

Vagabonding is about taking time off from your normal life - from six weeks to four months to two years - to discover and experience the world on your own terms. Veteran shoestring traveler Rolf Potts shows how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel.

“Thought-provoking, encouraging, and inspiring” (Gretchen Rubin) reflections on the power of travel to transform our daily lives—from the iconoclastic travel writer, scholar, and author of Vagabonding For readers who dream of travel, yearn to get back out on the road, or want to enrich a...

In American Notes, Charles Dickens sets out on an eye-opening journey across the Atlantic in the early 19th century, capturing his impressions of a rapidly growing United States. Published in 1842, the book recounts his travels through the U.S. and Canada, blending lively storytelling with sharp social observations—something Dickens was especially known for.

Phil Cousineau's lifetime of pilgrimage has taken him from the depths of lost jungles to the heights of the human soul, always with passion, curiosity, warmth, wisdom and humor. And in this little golden guide, he brings us along with him. This is an experience not to be missed, for any reason.

India is a religious and ethnically diverse country. Indian culture is characterized by distinct languages, and rich traditions among various ethnic and religious groups. Folk Katha, in this podcast show we will talk about India's different Folk Arts from paintings to music, food & literature, etc.

In the late 1970s Ondaatje returned to his native island of Sri Lanka. As he records his journey through the drug-like heat and intoxicating fragrances of that "pendant off the ear of India", Ondaatje simultaneously retraces the baroque mythology of his Dutch-Ceylonese family. An inspired travel narrative and family memoir by an exceptional writer.

Imagine entering a place where you can travel back in time from the sixth millennium B.C. to the modern day. A place where you can travel from Europe to Africa and then take in the Americas and the Middle East, all in one day. Okay, you would probably need more than one day, because this place is called the Louvre. It is one of the biggest museums in the world. And it is the home to the most comprehensive collection of art assembled under one roof anywhere in the world.

Learn about the history of the Louvre in Paris with iMinds Travel's insightful audio-knowledge series. The Louvre is situated in the centre of France's capital city, Paris, on the northern banks of the river Seine. Although it is based in France, it contains masterpieces from most time periods and cultures throughout the world. In fact, the building that houses this incredible collection of art has an interesting history all of its own.

This podcast follows award-winning British journalist Martin Hesp as he travels the world enjoying the sights, tasting the food and booze, and meeting people from all walks of life.

The audio edition of On the Grand Trunk Road is finally available, revised and updated with new material. Focusing on Coll's journeys in conflict-ridden India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Afghanistan as a bureau chief for The Washington Post, On the Grand Trunk Road reveals a little-seen area of the world where violence, corruption, and greed have had devastating effects on South Asians from all walks of life.

Herodotus, the fifth-century chronicler, scarcely figured in the curriculum when famed Polish writer and traveler Ryszard Kapuscinski attended university in the 1950s. Ryszard became a foreign correspondent who hoped to go abroad, perhaps to Czechoslovakia. Instead, he was sent to India—the first stop on a decades-long tour of the world. His only companion on his travels was a volume of Herodotus. In his journey across continents, Kapuscinski discovers his life's work: to understand and describe the non-Western world, in all its variety, through his still-virginal Western eyes.

When you dive into Mark Twain’s The Innocents Abroad, you have to be ready to learn more about the unadorned, ungilded reality of 19th-century “touring” than you might think you want to learn. This is a tough literary journey. It was tough for Twain and his fellow “pilgrims”, both religious and otherwise. They set out, on a June day in 1867, to visit major tourist sites in Europe and the near east, including Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, “the Holy Land”, and Egypt. What Twain records are the day-to-day ups and downs of discovering the truth about people and places.

We started a chocolate factory with zero experience in chocolate.Bean to Business is a weekly show from the team at Hill Country Chocolate in Fredericksburg, Texas. We make bean-to-bar chocolate—starting with raw cacao beans and turning them into finished bars right here in our production facility.Every week, we pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to run a small manufacturing business. The wins. The mistakes. The stuff nobody warns you about.We talk about sourcing ingredients from around the world, working with Italian production equipment, building a brand in a tourist town, and...

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast hosted by writer and filmmaker Andrew Rainnie. In 2011, Andrew left his job, packed his bags, and set out on a year-long journey around the world. Based on his travel journals and book of the same name, this podcast revisits those adventures, where he shares stories of wonder, mishaps, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or someone dreaming of your first big trip, join Andrew for honest reflections, practical tips, and inspiring tales from life on the road.

FLORIDA LIVING LIFENothing Is Off the TableFlorida Living Life is a high energy Florida lifestyle and foodie podcast and video series reaching millions of impressions annually across TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and podcast platforms.Hosted by viral food influencer Jamie Waugh aka MR. PERFECT and best selling author and TEDx speaker Julie Riga, the show blends authentic food culture, real conversations, and Florida lifestyle storytelling into content audiences actually watch, share, and act on.With hundreds of thousands of social video views, six figure professional reach, and a fast growing ...

Drawing together a fascinating body of writing from over 14 years of work, Figures in a Landscape ranges from profiles of cultural icons (Oliver Sacks, Elizabeth Taylor, Robin Williams) to intimate personal remembrances, from thrilling adventures in Africa to literary writings from Theroux's rich and expansive personal reading. Collectively these pieces offer a fascinating portrait of the author himself, his extraordinary life and his restless and ever-curious mind.

These two know their food and they know the people responsible for making waves in the restaurant business. Hosts Tim Chantarangsu and David So have explored various restaurants, locations, and food experiences, and they want to share all that info with you! They’ll talk to some of the people starting food trends, and people who go searching for the latest finds. Every week, the Dudes bring you a new food-related topic and give you advice and some hilarious stories that come to mind. You'll learn some food facts, get great recommendations of where to eat next and laugh until it hurts. ...

Welcome to "CURIOUS ABOUT ITALY" a podcast curated by VITOR Italy Tours, where we unravel the secrets of Italy, crafted especially for curious travellers seeking an authentic experience in the BE PAESE.Join us, your hosts Marcello and Patrizia, and embark on a journey through the enchanting landscapes of Italy's art, culture, cuisine, and people. In each episode, we delve intothe rich tapestry of Italian history and heritage, offering insights into the mysteries behind Italy's name, the mesmerizing allure of the Venice Carnival, or the origins of the Italian language.With each installment, we ...

The Travel Diaries is a weekly interview series where journalist Holly Rubenstein chats to a special guest about their adventures around the world, and the travel experiences and destinations that have shaped their lives.Be transported to exotic and far flung places as Holly and her diverse range of famous guests take you on a journey through the seven chapters of their life's travel diaries, from their earliest childhood travel memory and the first place they fell in love with; to their all time favourite destination, their hidden gem recommendation and what’s at the top of their bucket ...