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Part of the UN/CULTURED CREW, LISTEN. THE PODCAST. join us as we break down cultural borders and societal barriers through Uncultured conversations. The podcast aims to encourage listeners to engage in conversations that go beyond their comfort zone, to challenge their beliefs and expand their perspectives.The podcast is hosted by Zara and Shiva, who brings together guests from different cultural backgrounds and fields to discuss a wide range of topics. The conversations are unfiltered, honest, and thought-provoking, covering everything from politics and social issues to art and ...

Bist Du schon einmal an einem Ort gewesen, der eigentlich zu gut ist, um ihn zu teilen? Und gleichzeitig auch zu gut, um ihn anderen vorzuenthalten? Einfach weil jeder diese Schönheit, Kulisse und das Glück erleben sollte, das man selbst auf dieser Reise spürt? Genauso geht es uns mit unserer ultra-selektiven Hotel TopList. Dafür sind die ListenToTravel Kriterien: Lohnt es sich das Land nur wegen dieses Hotels zu bereisen? Könnte das Hotel als Filmkulisse eines großen Films dienen? Ist das Hotel so außergewöhnlich, dass es kaum Vergleichbares gibt? Wenn Du diese Liste bereist, machst ...

Listen to Paris: A new way to visit ParisA podcast to listen to (without moderation) that instantly put you in a Parisian atmosphere or takes you back in time in a place and with a mythical personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A multi-voiced exploration of the city with 21 guests sharing their personal experiences of Milan's Contemporary Art, Architecture, Design, Music, Fashion and Literature. Info: www.casemuseo.it/en/

Un percorso a più voci con 21 ospiti d’eccezione per un viaggio imperdibile a Milano tra Arte Contemporanea, Architettura, Design, Moda, Musica e Letteratura. Info: www.casemuseo.it

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.

“Itineraries to Listen To” is a service developed by Ticino Turismo, in collaboration with the four regional tourist organisations, which proposes a new way of discovering Canton Ticino consisting of a series of captivating, guided audio-journeys. A narrator will take you through some of the most representative places in the area, inviting you to enjoy the many wonderful things you can listen to, smell, touch and indeed taste along the way - transforming a simple walk into a complete, engaging, and accessible sensory experience.

A wild epic journey by an American with two Inuit companions, struggling to be the first humans to reach the North Pole. After reaching the Pole, the struggle continued with a year-long, near death journey back to civilization, without supplies, competing with animals of the wild without defensive weapons, crossing a shifting sea of ice and struggling for life during the long winter night.

The great unknown of the Southwest is conquered by a one-armed man and his crew of adventurers, placing the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon on the map of the American continent. It is a journey no human being had ever made before. Dangerous rapids, narrow canyon walls offering no escape, terrifying river waterfalls, capsized boats, near drowning, lost equipment and disillusioned men are dramatically described by John Wesley Powell, leader of this adventurous party.

When best-selling mystery writer David Rosenfelt and his family moved from Southern California to Maine, he thought he had prepared for everything. They had mapped the route, brought three GPSs for backup, as well as refrigerators full of food, and stoves and microwaves on which to cook them. But traveling with 25 dogs turned out to be a bigger ordeal than he anticipated, despite RVs, the extra kibble, volunteers (including a few readers), and camping equipment.

These stories exude suffering at its worst - from the desperate cannibalism of the Donner Party to the brutal starvation and bitter cold endured by Ernest Shackleton's team. Tales of such suffering may be distressing to their listeners, but at the same time, they engage us, offering glimpses of our most fundamental needs.

This Week in London is your three-minute guide to the most exciting events and happenings across the Capital. Every week, we bring you a curated list of must-see experiences. Whether you live, work or are just visiting, This Week in London keeps you in the know about what’s on and where to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cahill's adventures typically include equal parts farce and discovery. "Cahill Among The Ruins of Peru" is no exception. Here Cahill sets out to find undiscovered pre-Incan ruins in northeatern Peru. Oily beaueaucrats, superstitious locals, a know-it-all companion and the Peruvian wilderness did not daunt him. Though they were annoying.

From your front door to your final destination - and back - Tips for the Savvy Traveler is the one guide no traveler should be without. You'll learn about the essential items that can't be left behind, as well as last-minute details that ensure a well-planned trip.

If you have to leave home, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel helps you navigate the perils of travel. Learn what to do when you are trapped in the trunk of a car, caught in the middle of a sandstorm, or are on a runaway train. Step-by-step instructions show you how to survive these and dozens of other adventures. Plus an appendix of essential travel strategies, useful phrases, and gestures to use - and avoid - will also ensure your safe return.

Canadian writer Lawrence Millman has made courting adventure to unusual places his lifelong trade. In "An Evening Among Headhunters," Millman tells the story of his visit to the Jivaro Indians living along at the Equadorian border.

Daniel Zalewski's essay "Once In The Jungle" chronicles American Tobias Schneebaum, a painter turned adventurer who hitchhiked to Peru, walked into the Amazon jungle and came to live with an isolated native Indian tribe, the Arakmbut people, for seven months in 1956, and his defining moment of participating in cannibalism.

"The Only Blasphemy" is an essay from mountaineer legend John Long chronicling his solo ascent at Joshua Tree National Park's Half Dome with climber extraordinaire and childhood friend John Bachar.

Tom Patey, one of Scotland’s foremost climbers and mountaineers, was legendary for his pioneering ascents and boundless enthusiasm, and his carefree approach and ability to burn the candle at both ends. "A Short Walk With Whillans" was originally published in the Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal in 1963.

Published in Rock and Ice Magazine in 1986, this essay, co-written by John Long and Dwight Brooks, tells the story of a hair-raising caving adventure in Papua New Guinea.