Showing results for "Arts" in Travel Writing & Commentary

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.

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.

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.

“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 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.

Je suis Camille Agnès Omerin, entrepreneure créative et j’ai créé Verneuil la douce, Demeure d’Art - un hôtel en Normandie, porté par une vision créative et artistique. Sublimer un lieu par l’art et offrir une véritable évasion artistique : c’est l’univers d’Art World Residence.I am Camille Agnès Omerin, a creative entrepreneur and founder of Verneuil la Douce, Art Palace in Normandy ; driven by a creative and artistic vision. To elevate a place through art and offer a true artistic escape: this is the world of Art World Residence.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez ...

Journey into Black Rock City where 70,000 participants create monumental art installations destined for flames, then vanish without a trace from the Nevada desert. This series examines the radical principles, massive logistics, and transformative culture behind the world's most audacious temporary city and outdoor art experiment. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Join Aria as she unpacks Burning Man's radical principles, brutal playa survival, and the cathartic art of watching masterpieces burn. This isn't a festival recap—it's a spiritual deep-dive into why decommodification, dust storms, and temporary beauty might transform how you see community, self-reliance, and letting go. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

The Art of Adventure is a weekly podcast from Arthur Beale hosted by Hugh Taylor. Each episode dives into one extraordinary journey, from history’s most famous names to overlooked pioneers and modern trailblazers. Along the way, we ask what these stories reveal about the real art of adventure: the preparation, the doubt, the grit, the judgement - and the tiny choices that change everything. New episodes every Wednesday.

Every year upon arriving in Plobien, the small Breton town where he spends his summers, American writer Mark Greenside picks back up where he left off with his faux-pas-filled Francophile life. Mellowed and humbled, but not daunted (OK, slightly daunted), he faces imminent concerns: What does he cook for a French person? Who has the right-of-way when entering or exiting a roundabout? Where does he pay for a parking ticket? And most dauntingly of all, when can he touch the tomatoes?

Art Destinations is a podcast exploring art, place and belonging. Season 1 will begin in Venice where we interview artists and curators living and/or working in the Venetian lagoon. Season 2 and season 3 will then travel to Lutruwita | Tasmania and Sicily. We take the listener on a journey to purposefully understand a place through artists’ stories.

Dot Dot Dot is the continuing conversation around art in the built environment. Episodes explore art, culture, placemaking, and more with a range of reputable art and business leaders. Tune in to learn how an original art experience can boost your business and make a positive social impact. Episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts! NINE dot ARTS is an award-winning art consulting and creative placemaking firm that specializes in transforming ordinary spaces into one-of-a-kind art experiences. Learn more at www.NINEdotARTS.com and connect with us at LetsTalk@NINEdotARTS.com.

Art Scoping features protagonists in the fields of art, architecture, design, publishing, art law, public policy, and culture generally. We ask how arts leaders cope with change, what keeps them up at night, and what gets them out of bed.

Escape the ordinary without breaking the bank. Getaway: The Art of the Perfect Escape is your guide to traveling smarter, where host Celeste Skye reveals insider packing secrets, clever gear strategies, and budget-conscious tips that transform how you explore the world. Whether you're mastering carry-on only travel or hunting for the best value luggage, this series proves that unforgettable adventures don't require a luxury budget.If you love discovering little gems, we've gathered a few favorites in the Amazon link below that are worth a scroll: https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis show includes ...

I Guardiani del Torre aps organizzaArt in Tôr - festival di Land Art 20242a edizione dal 29 agosto al 1 settembreSavorgnano del Torre, comune di Povoletto (UD), presso il parco “tra le Tôr e lis culinis”.Verranno qui raccolti interventi, interviste ad artisti, operatori dei laboratori e mercatini, ecc. ecc. per infocanale Telegram I Guardiani del Torre guardianideltorre@gmail.comPer DONAZIONI all'associazione:Paypal, inserendo il seguente indirizzo mail: guardianideltorre@gmail.com causale “erogazione liberale”bonifico bancario, su conto intestato a I Guardiani del Torre APS con:...

TOKYO ART BLOOM is a program where we invite foreign culture and art creators living in Japan as guests on the show. What kind of TOKYO do these creators who are living far from their origin see and feel? TOKYO ART BLOOMは、東京に暮らしながら文化・芸術の分野で活躍する外国人の方を、毎回お招きし、『東京』の魅力について伺うプログラム。

L’art contemporain est un monde en soi et son milieu peut sembler parfois hermétique et complexe à décoder.Voilà qu’à travers une série de podcasts, Frédéric Loury acteur clé du domaine et fondateur d’Art Souterrain, vous invite à partager des entretiens intimes sous la forme d’un parcours à travers Montréal enprésence des créateurs et instigateurs de la scène des arts visuels montréalaise. Que ce soit un artiste, un propriétaire de galerie ou un commissaire, ces rencontres singulières démystifient cet univers fascinant en vous exposant ses coulisses. Chaque épisode...

In this intoxicating concoction of history, travelogue, and memoir, one of the perfume industry’s leading scouts of natural ingredients tells the story of the precious ingredients needed to make our favorite fragrances. Do you know how many flowers it takes to produce a kilo of rose oil? One...

Ukrainian living in America. Unreal True Life story. I am sharing my experiences of what its like to come from very bottom of social system to a little bit above. My life story including reaction and chats about what is really going on with this world.