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For anyone who ever wanted to be an archaeologist, Ian Graham could be a hero. This lively memoir chronicles Graham's career as the "last explorer" and a fierce advocate for the protection and preservation of Maya sites and monuments across Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It is also full of adventure and high society, for the self-deprecating Graham traveled to remote lands such as Afghanistan in wonderful company.

Ian Moore is a stand-up comedian in the UK and a husband, father of three boys, farmhand and chutney-maker in France. He is a mod in both walks of life and most of his time is spent travelling grumpily between the two. Comedian, mod and professional grump Ian Moore has had enough. Tired of being unable to park anywhere near his cramped house in a noisy town he doesn’t like, he hatches a plan to move his wife and young son to a remote corner of the Loire Valley in search of serenity and space.

The Globe Trekker hosts are back!In each podcast episode, Ian and Justine talk with fascinating people all over the world. Their conversations will be punctuated by archival gems from the Globe Trekker archives, documentaries and other media. Expect engaging conversations, the occasional gaffe, and lots of laughs, as Ian and Justine explore everything from unfamiliar customs to breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or an armchair traveler, Our Looney Planet promises a delightful and informative escape to the far reaches of our shared home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Let's visit the Canadian Rockies, plan that Alaska cruise with help on what not to miss in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Icy Point Strait. Explore great cities like Vancouver, Seattle, Victoria, Whistler, Banff and Jasper. Join your Tour Guides Guide, Ian McDonald, as he takes you through the sites, history and characters of British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon Territory, Alaska and the US Pacific Northwest.

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Big Locals Podcast is a podcast introducing the innovative, eccentric, and movers-and-shakers of the Denver community. Be prepared to walk through the enthusiasm of the Denverites brought to you by a not-so-local host, Ian Jimeno. If you like the content or if you just want to spread the word of the local Denver scene, be sure to download and leave a like, review, and follow. Make sure to follow the host's journey as a new Denverite on Instagram: @biglocalspodcast Shop Local, Support Local, Big Locals Podcast

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Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature written by American humorist Mark Twain. He published in 1872 as a prequel to his first book, The Innocents Abroad. Roughing It is the hilarious record of those early years traveling from Nevada to California to Hawaii, as Twain tried his luck at anything and everything--and usually failed. Twain's encounters with tarantulas and donkeys, vigilantes and volcanoes, even Brigham Young, the Mormon leader, come to life with his inimitable mixture of reporting, social satire, and rollicking tall tales

Author and adventurer Bruce Chatwin was one of the 20th Century’s most charismatic writers. His first book, In Patagonia, changed the face of travel writing and made him a literary sensation. Collected here are dramatisations and readings of some of his best-known work, as well as a bonus programme shedding light on his relationships and writing.