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Join Michael Wigge as he immerses himself into fascinating subcultures, rides with Amish farmers in old-fashioned buggies, sleeps on the street with the homeless, and, with the help from alternative lifestylers, learns to nourish himself with flowers. Wigge had only three concerns during his travels: How do I get some food? How will I get to my next destination? Where can I sleep? …all without money! This unusual travel diary combines adventure with humor and contains surprising revelations about when money is really needed - and when it's not.

A North Country Life is the story of author Sydney Lea’s powerful connection to his family, friends, and the northern outdoors. Loosely organized by the changing of seasons, different sections feature essays on such topics as childhood family fishing trips in the wilds of Maine, trophy fly-fishing the northern reaches of the Connecticut River, the opening day of turkey hunting season in Vermont, and getting lost in the deep woods while deer hunting. The essays are introspective and dramatic.

Long overshadowed by Japan and China, South Korea is a small country that happens to be one of the great national success stories of the postwar period. From a failed state with no democratic tradition, ruined and partitioned by war, and sapped by a half-century of colonial rule, South Korea transformed itself in just 50 years into an economic powerhouse and a democracy that serves as a model for other countries. With no natural resources and a tradition of authoritarian rule, Korea managed to accomplish a second Asian miracle.

In the summer of 2001, Peter Hessler, the longtime Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker, acquired his Chinese driver's license. For the next seven years, he traveled the country, tracking how the automobile and improved roads were transforming China.

When American writer Stephanie Saldana finds herself in an empty house at the beginning of Nablus Road, the dividing line between East and West Jerusalem, she is a new wife trying to navigate a fragile terrain, both within her marriage and throughout the country in which she has chosen to live. Pregnant with her first child, Stephanie struggles to protect her family, their faith, and herself from the cracks of Middle Eastern conflict that threaten to shatter the world around her.

Growing Up in Country Australia is a fresh, modern look at country Australia. There are stories of joy, adventure, nostalgia, connection to nature and freedom, but also more grim tales - of drought, fires, mouse plagues and isolation. From the politics of the country school bus to the class divides between locals, from shooting foxes with Dad to giving up meat as an adult, from working on the family farm to selling up and moving to the city, the picture painted is diverse and unexpected. This is country Australia as you've never seen it before.

The Holler is a destination development podcast by Visit Mountaineer Country CVB, spotlighting the people, places, and projects shaping North Central West Virginia. Each episode features conversations with local leaders, innovators, and community champions who are driving tourism, economic growth, and regional pride. From cryptids, outdoor adventures, and cultural events to behind-the-scenes looks at transformative initiatives, The Holler gives listeners an inside scoop on what makes Mountaineer Country a unique and thriving destination.

A podcast dedicated to celebrating the people and passion behind small businesses in the High Country region of North Carolina.

"If these walls could talk..." | Please join us as we discuss all things country houses. These are far more than mere bricks and mortar; they are family homes - living, breathing, changing and adapting over time. On The Country House Podcast we explore everything from their architectural history, gardens and collections to the lives of those who have lived and worked in them.The goal of our platform remains true to its founding principles. We hope to inform people on a subject we are knowledgeable about, while proving that architectural and art history are accessible and engaging for everyone...

Chasing 193, one of the most exclusive clubs on Earth. In fact, more people have been to outer space than have earned their way into this, the ultimate travel club. According to the United Nations there are 193 sovereign nations in the world. Welcome to the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who've spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to them all. Welcome, to Counting Countries. With your host, Ric Gazarian.

Taking a self-reflective and growth mindset perspective, Across Countries is a collection of stories, voice memos and thoughts from the everyday traveler. Season one is an in-depth personal voyage across Canada as Luke lives in his SUV and tries to figure shit out along the way.

There’s so much living to be done, especially in the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region! Explore Lake Murray Country is a podcast built around one grand, meaningful, enriching invitation— “Come Alive!” Join us as we hear fun, uplifting and unique stories about living life to the fullest from Palmetto State locals who call Capital City/Lake Murray Country home. There’s endless adventure out there to be found — what are you waiting for?!

What if you spent your next holidays in a country that no longer exists? Extinguished Countries is the first guidebook series about countries that no longer exist. We start with the Republic of Venice, a journey that takes you to Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece and Cyprus. At a time when Europe is experiencing resurgent nationalism, these guidebooks propose an alternative point of view. Instead of following today’s borders, they take you on a journey through time and space to lost kingdoms, republics and empires, searching for what might unite us rather than what ...

A few years back I started vlogging my trips to Vegas. Due to recent circumstances travel has been limited but my love of travelling and Las Vegas is just as strong so I decided to start a blog. This podcast is a continuation of this and I hope to share more insights into my love of travelling, Vegas and much more.

Welcome to the Utah’s Trail Country Podcast, part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. Hosted by Jacqueline Crane, The Utah’s Trail Country Podcast is the guide to the best of Sevier County, Utah. Home to one of the largest trail systems in the state, Sevier County is sure to bring adventure. Listen and learn about what makes Utah’s Trail Country so special.

Keeping your pulse on the Texas Hill Country with Political Leaders, Music, Hunting, Festivals, Real Estate, Government, Sports, Business, Travel, Wineries and much more!

60 seconds. That’s how long it takes to dispel stereotypes in Mexico. Throw a house party for strangers in Israel. Change perspectives in Nebraska. Make friends in Japan. And connect millions of people all over the world. In 2016, Nuseir Yassin quit his job to travel for 1,000 consecutive days...

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Discover what you can experience in California’s Sequoia Country, home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and the charming and historic art and agricultural communities that make up Tulare County, the Bread Basket of the World.

A Sunday Times Book of the Week and Top 10 Bestseller A Times bestseller A Waterstones Paperback of the Year 2024 A Spectator Book of the Year What kind of country is England today? What does it mean to be English? Are we hungry for change or seeking old certainties? Join Stuart Maconie on an...