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When she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disneyland but Denmark, a land often thought of by foreigners as consisting entirely of long, dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries. What is the secret to their success? Are happy Danes born or made?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long-abandoned silver mine for sale sounded like an adventure too great to pass up, but it turned into much more—a calling, a community of millions, and hard-earned lessons about chasing impractical dreams. “Inspiring and meditative—the story of man vs...

Audio Journeys explore Jamestown Settlement Living History site in Jamestown Virginia. On the banks of the James River, 17th century history is told with artifacts and stories. Four hundred years of history across the Commonwealth of Virginia series.

Welcome to Living Denver! On this podcast, Denverites perform original poetry about their neighborhoods and invite listeners to share in their joy-filled memories, the challenges of gentrification, and their visions for the Mile High City. This show is brought to you by History Colorado in partnership with House of Pod. To learn more about the Building Denver Initiative and the upcoming exhibit visit www.HistoryColorado.org/Building-Denver.

Every year upon arriving in Plobien, the small Breton town where he spends his summers, American writer Mark Greenside picks back up where he left off with his faux-pas-filled Francophile life. Mellowed and humbled, but not daunted (OK, slightly daunted), he faces imminent concerns: What does he cook for a French person? Who has the right-of-way when entering or exiting a roundabout? Where does he pay for a parking ticket? And most dauntingly of all, when can he touch the tomatoes?

As he crisscrosses America -- driving in search of the present, the past, and himself -- Larry McMurtry shares his fascination with this nation's great trails and the culture that has developed around them. Ever since he was a boy growing up in Texas only a mile from Highway 281, Larry...

This classic essay from Jon Krakauer is now available as an unabridged audiobook download. This essay is also included in the Classic Krakauer collection. From the bestselling author of Missoula and Into the Wild: a selection of the singular investigative journalism that made Krakauer famous...

Your inside guide to Scenic City living and beyond. Brought to you by Pratt Home Builders, At Home in Chattanooga dives into the heart of what makes our region one of the best places to live, work, and build a life. Each episode features conversations with local and national experts in home building, city planning, real estate, design, lifestyle, and more. Whether you’re planning a move, exploring homeownership, or love learning about Chattanooga and life in the Southeast, this show is for you. From neighborhood insights to construction trends to outdoor adventures, discover the people, ...

Stories about Leith, from the people of Leith. Our hosts explore the different lives, people, places and businesses that make Leith so great. Find out more at livingleith.com.

What can we discover about a place by exploring the histories of those who once lived there–and those who live there still ? In what ways do cultures build upon each other as populations come and go? How do they complement each other, interact, and leave their marks on the people that come after them? And are cultures truly ever lost, even if the people move on or evolve and adapt? Lost Cultures: Living Legacies—the award-winning podcast from Travel + Leisure—returns for Season 2. This season, we’re diving into the stories of vibrant communities around the globe, including the Kānaka...

Beer has been creating community, laughter, inspiration, and just plain awesome stories for centuries. Join us as we talk with fellow craft beer lovers and adventurers about being entrepreneurs, avid hikers, crazy-ass mountain bikers, parents, home-brewers, volunteers, and anyone who is living their Stout Life. So grab your favorite craft beer, embrace your favorite person, and get ready to be inspired to live your Stout Life.We are Ken and April Pishna, and we created The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast with Living a Stout Life to drink good beer, yes, but to also share the stories that...