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Travel YouTuber Drew Binsky, who has visited every country in the world, shares everything you need to know to go anywhere you want. In 2021, Drew Binsky completed his 10-year journey to travel to every country in the world—all 197 of them. Now, for the first time, Drew reveals his wildest stories and best moments, even from places the United Nations deems the most “dangerous.” As you’ll discover with him as your guide, the world is more accessible than you think, and no matter where you’re from, people have more in common than they do differences.

When expat blogger and mother of four Eva Melusine Thieme first harbors the idea of ringing out her three years in Africa on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, it sounds easy. In fact, it has all the trappings of a dream vacation: no cooking, no fighting kids, and an army of porters to lug everything up the mountain. What can go wrong? Tag along as Eva takes you on her journey up the slopes of Kilimanjaro together with her teenage son and a group of hilarious South African friends.

A life worth living is lived at the edges where it is wild. At the beginning of his memoir Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map, Rick Ridgeway tells us that if you add up all his many expeditions, he’s spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents: “And most of that in...

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 ...

Severn Lives is a podcast that celebrates the people and stories of the River Severn in Mid Wales. Hosted by Polly Lovegrove, each episode is a warm and thoughtful conversation with someone who has lived and worked in the Severn valley. Guests include farmers, teachers, artists, artisans, naturalists and lifelong locals who share their memories and reflections on how the area has changed since they were young. Many of Polly’s guests are people who rarely step into the spotlight. They live quietly, often in remote areas, yet when invited to talk, they reveal a deep connection to the land and ...

Keith Floyd’s exuberant personality, as much as his cooking skills, has made him a favourite both as bestselling author and as television presenter. But here, for the first time, he tells his own story – and it is full of surprises. An idiosyncratic, splendid autobiography of a well known...

Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. In Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts the most memorable of them. He crosses the Western Caribbean with a crew of eccentric Swedes researching ancient Mayan mariners, lands in Aden at the outbreak of civil war, and endures a North Atlantic crossing during which he discovers the existence of Force 13 winds.

Sure to be hailed alongside H is for Hawk and The Hare with Amber Eyes, an exceptional work that is at once an astonishing journey across countries and continents, an immersive examination of a great artist’s work, and a moving and intimate memoir. In 2012, facing the death of his father and...

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...

Conversations with people who share a deep love for exploring Aotearoa New Zealand on foot. From the well-trodden Great Walks to the rugged solitude of remote backcountry routes, our guests share their favourite hikes, huts, and hard-earned lessons from the track.Whether you’re an experienced tramper or just curious about what makes hiking in New Zealand so special. The Tramping Life offers inspiration, practical insights, and a deeper connection to the landscapes that shape us.#tramping #hiking #interviews #newzealand #nzhiking #hike #tramp #travel #walking #travel

News, information, and history of the Middlesex Township community in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Ask any self-respecting Louisianan who makes the best gumbo and the answer is universal: "Momma." The product of a melting pot of culinary influences, gumbo, in fact, reflects the diversity of the people who cooked it up: French aristocrats, West Africans in bondage, Cajun refugees, German settlers, Native Americans-all had a hand in the pot. What is it about gumbo that continues to delight and nourish so many? And what explains its spread around the world? A seasoned journalist, Ken Wells sleuths out the answers.

'A message of hope' TLS 'Inspiring' Spectator 'A sumptuous mix of poetry, story and deep philosophical truths' FERGUS BUTLER-GALLIE 'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' REV RICHARD COLES This book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out...

Hey everyone, RJ Mood here! I traded the American Rat Race for Colombia in 2023 and this vlog documents my journey. Wondering why I went abroad and what it's like as a Black expat? I'll share my story, the Afro-Colombian culture, and tips to help you prepare for your next visit or move to Colombia! Subscribe and comment below! What do you want to know? #BlackExpatLife #Colombia #TravelVlog #Medellin #Cartagena #DigitalNomad What we offer: Relocation tours to Colombia Free Resources on what you need to Move to Colombia Free Move-To-Colombia e-book: MOOD Travel Experts: Real Estate, Immi

Mike Leonard is a lucky man. It’s not everyone who gets parents like Jack and Marge. At eighty-seven, Jack is a pathological optimist with an inexhaustible gift of gab. Marge, Jack’s bride of sixty years, though cut from the same rough bolt of Irish immigrant cloth, is his polar...

Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire has a constantly evolving social, gastro, cultural and leisure scene. New bars, cafes, restaurants, shops and events can make this a tricky little town to keep up with. In this podcast, your host Tim Bishop serves up some bite-size glimpses into his personal selection of what’s new, what’s upcoming or what’s just plain curious in his adopted hometown - laced with first-hand input from some of the characters behind the town’s unique personality.

My sand life, my pebble life. My life measured out in tides, coming in and going out. My life measured out in games of trying to spot the sea first. My life measured out in the delicious and indulgent sadness that comes from leaving a holiday cottage for the last time and for the first time in several days it isn’t raining, but at least the kids have had a great time and, let’s face it, so have you.

Michigan is more than a place—it’s a way of life. Through candid conversations with the people who call it home, we uncover the passion, creativity, and resilience that make the Great Lakes State special. Subscribe and join us for inspiring stories from across Michigan! lifeinmichigan.substack.com

Life Unscripted is a candid space where authentic stories and real-life moments take center stage. In each episode, we dive into the unpredictable twists of everyday life—sharing heartfelt experiences, lessons learned, and unscripted conversations. Join us for a journey that celebrates the beauty of living authentically, embracing spontaneity, and finding wisdom in life’s unplanned moments.https://789bet7a.green/

Having an adventurous pioneer spirit as a young child, with a wild imagination, I have said yes to many things in life that have brought experiences I never would’ve expected. I have been blessed to have noticed small things, created a life worth living even in dark, difficult times, and share memories told as stories thatwill bring joy to people. The vibe, pioneering days, fire in the hearth, fiddle, one book, everyone cozy in the evening, and lost traveler sharing the stories of their adventures around the fire. In the corner, someone with parchment recording the details with a quill pen...