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For fans of The Lost City of Z, Walking the Amazon, and Turn Right at Machu Picchu comes naturalist and explorer Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land and presents an impassioned call to save it.

In 1935, Fred A. Birchmore left the small American town of Athens, Georgia, to continue his college studies in Europe. In his spare time, Birchmore toured the continent on a one-speed bike he called Bucephalus (after the name of Alexander the Great's horse). A born wanderer, Birchmore broadened his travels to include the British Isles and even the Mediterranean. After a lengthy, unplanned detour in Egypt, Birchmore put his studies on hold, pointed Bucephalus eastward, and just kept going.

“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...

The third and most ambitious of Michael Palin's adventures is a voyage of epic proportions - the circumnavigation of the Pacific Rim. He travels for almost a year through the 18 countries that border the world's largest ocean, and is forced to negotiate mountains, plunging gorges, cross glaciers and dodge icebergs. Volcanoes also mark Palin's journey. He climbs one which has freshly erupted and follows great rivers like the Yangtze and the Amazon to some of the most remote places on earth.

Full Tilt is the inspiring true story of Dervla Murphy's 1963 journey from Ireland to India on an Armstrong Cadet bicycle, and the trials, landscapes, and cultures she encountered along the way. The route takes her through the valleys and snowy mountain passes of Europe and India to the scorching deserts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the metal of her bicycle, Rozinante (named after Don Quixote's steed), becomes too hot to touch.

After Kim and her husband, Brian, decide to quit their jobs to travel around the world, they're given a yellow envelope containing a check and instructions to give the money away. There are only three rules for the envelope: don't overthink it, share your experiences, and don't feel pressured to give it all away. Through Ecuador, Peru, Nepal, and beyond, Kim and Brian face obstacles, including major challenges to their relationship.

Fueled by a powerful curiosity - and by a need to see, feel, and hear, firsthand and close-up - Michael Crichton's journeys have carried him into worlds diverse and compelling - swimming with mud sharks in Tahiti, tracking wild animals through the jungle of Rwanda. This is a record of those travels - an exhilarating quest across the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world, a determined odyssey into the unfathomable, spiritual depths of the inner world.

Offbeat Explorer: जहाँ घूमना सिर्फ़ जगहें देखना नहीं, बल्कि कहानियाँ जीना होता है। इस शो में हम उन रास्तों पर चलते हैं जहाँ ज्यादातर लोग जाने से कतराते हैं छुपे हुए मंदिर, भूली हुई गलियाँ, अनदेखे किले, और वो ऑफबीट जगहें जिनके नाम सुनकर ही दिल ...

What does it take to be one of the world's best high-altitude mountain climbers? A lot of fundraising; traveling in some of the world's most dangerous countries; enduring cold bivouacs, searing lungs, and a cloudy mind when you can least afford one. It means learning the hard lessons the...

Why do we travel, what are we looking for, and will we recognize it if we find it? With the author’s 50th birthday looming, there seemed a need for something significant to happen. Not seeing an expiry date on his birth certificate made it hard to gauge when to have a mid-life crisis, but he’d almost definitely left it too late.

Discover the extraordinary history and thrilling frontiers of exploration with this guide from The Explorers Club, the esteemed home of the world's most prominent explorers. The discovery of the North and South Poles. The summiting of Everest. The moon landing. The (largely unknown) birth of...

This is a brilliant dual biography charting British Robert Scott's and Norwegian Roald Amundsen's race to the South Pole during 1911-12. Huntuford's is the accepted, definitive account of the race and a reassessment of the two men. Thoroughly researched, revealing the adventures and misfortunes that befell them both, he describes the driving ambitions of the era, and the complex, often deeply flawed individuals who were charged with carrying them out.

Ever suffered the collective flatulence of eighty co-passengers while sailing on a serene Asian river? Or called out for rescue in true Bollywood style while locked up in a minaret in Persia? Or had to cross a pack of hyenas en route to the loo?...

Welkom bij De Rijdende Podcast! Wij , Justin, Joanna, Maeve & Melle nemen je mee op avontuur… Van kronkelwegen tot kampvuurtjes, van camperhacks tot kinderpraat. Start de motor, zet je koffie klaar en rijd met ons mee!

Join Cotswold Explorer Robin Shuckburgh as he delves behind the scenes into the lives and businesses that make up our wonderful countryside.

Discover the stories, places, and cultures of Asia with The Asia Explorer Podcast. From hidden street food gems to breathtaking temples and modern cityscapes, each episode takes you on a journey across the continent. Whether you're a curious traveler or planning your next adventure, tune in for tips, insights, and inspiration from across Asia — one episode at a time. So grab your headphones, pack your curiosity, and get ready to explore Asia — one episode at a time. This is #ExploreAsia #WanderAsia #TravelAsiaStories #HiddenAsia #AsiaTravelGuide Collaboration Inquiry : shareclue@gmail.com

Join hosts Mike and Rachel on Cruise Ship Explorers, the ultimate cruise podcast for vacation seekers eager to dive into the exciting world of cruising! Each episode, Mike and Rachel bring you engaging conversations with the most fascinating cruise professionals, power cruisers, and cruise celebrities sailing the high seas. Discover what it’s truly like to work and live on a cruise ship through insider stories and exclusive interviews. Get expert tips from seasoned cruisers on snagging the best deals, choosing the perfect itineraries, and making the most of your sea adventures. And don’t ...

Embark on a journey of discovery with The Pocket Explorer, a podcast dedicated to unveiling the history, charm, and hidden gems of the world's most captivating destinations. Each episode, we transport you to a new locale, exploring its rich cultural heritage, architectural wonders, and local flavors. From quaint cobblestone streets to awe-inspiring natural landscapes, our immersive storytelling brings each destination to life, providing you with a pocket-sized guide to the world's most enchanting places.

Welcome to the PGE Podcast, the official podcast of The Philippine Global Explorers. PGE is a vibrant community of over 1100 well-traveled Filipinos spanning the globe. United by a passion for travel, we empower each other to achieve our wanderlust dreams while harnessing our collective wisdom to propel the Philippines forward. Through engaging dialogues, we seek to foster partnerships with public and private stakeholders dedicated to advancing our nation's travel and tourism sector. We invite you to become part of our trusted resource and collaborative hub.  Tune in to explore shared ...

This show celebrates the humans within Australia & New Zealand's adventure community. The We Are Explorers team delve into the minds of this renegade collective - community leaders, athletes, photographers, trail builders, store owners....the list goes on...but each is united by one thing: adventure has shaped who they are and how they lead their lives. The goal of this podcast is to tickle your ears and imaginations enough to live a little more adventurously.Check in fortnightly to hear Henry, Tim and Amy have a yarn.