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In India's tropical paradise, stands a town wrapped around a giant roundabout, where a canny caretaker with a French connection holds sway. Vying for his attention are two competing neighbours. Appu holds lessons for the living but Maya cares only for the dead. And a gastronome dog plays ball...

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History of a Six Weeks' Tour (1817) is a volume of travel-writing by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Comprising prose narrative, correspondence, and poetry, it is a highly engaging account of their 'adventures and feelings' during two journeys from England to Switzerland at the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

IN October 1967, 26-year-old Mary Sievier set off to ride to India on a 175cc BSA Bantam motorbike. She reached India and then kept going. She rode around the world, taking nine years, making her the first British woman to make the journey alone.In 2021 she sat down with a film-maker and told her story and these eight episodes make up the uncut audio recording from that film. Mary Sievier, in her own words. You can see the film here: https://vimeo.com/860157884 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greek to Me is a charming account of Norris’s lifelong love affair with words and her solo adventures in the land of olive trees and ouzo. Along the way, Norris explains how the alphabet originated in Greece, makes the case for Athena as a feminist icon, seeks the fabled Baths of Aphrodite, and reveals the surprising ways Greek helped form English. Filled with Norris’s memorable encounters with Greek words, Greek gods, Greek wine - and more than a few Greek men - Greek to Me is the Comma Queen’s fresh take on Greece and its exotic yet strangely familiar language.

Pilgrims have always walked in times of upheaval, pitching themselves against weather, hunger, thirst and sometimes pain as they tread the paths their ancestors followed before them. In The Gathering Place, author, nature campaigner and veteran solo walker Mary Colwell undertakes a 500-mile pilgrimage along the Camino Francés in northern Spain at a unique moment in history – a time of pandemic, profound political change, and a climate and biodiversity emergency.

In this podcast we connect you with the best of Litchfield County, CT and Northern Dutchess County, NY. Twice a month, we will share interviews with dynamic people in the community, what’s exciting on the food scene, as well as our favorite things to do in the area.Hosted by Mary Beth Lawlor, editor-in-chief and publisher of Litchfield and Dutchess Magazines. Find us on Instagram @whatshappening_podcast

You can travel at your age, level, status, and interest. Wherever you are in your journey through life, take a minute to consider where you want to travel and our tips will help you get there and our mistakes will make you smile, knowing you got this! Dr Mary Travelbest wrote "5 Steps to Solo Travel", and knows what you need to get going, one woman at a time.

congratulations! you finally found the community of adventurers, travelers, and change makers to validate your unconventional life plans… You’ve got a bucket list a mile long and have most likely already jumped out of an airplane (and maybe felt way too much joy doing it). Maybe you’re a travel filmmaker, scuba diver, mountain climber, surfer, or van lifer. Or maybe you’re a creator, entrepreneur, artist, or builder chasing a vision that doesn’t fit inside a traditional box. Or maybe you’re just dreaming of your next adventure, whether that’s sailing around Australia, competing ...

Welcome to Making the Miles Matter, the podcast where married co-hosts Dave and Mary Price dive into making the most of every moment—regardless of where you are on the map! While not so much about utilizing travel points or running those extra miles, these episodes are geared towards starting conversations and inviting others in to make sure our everyday moments matter. As co-owners of A Mouse and A Beach Travel Company, Dave and Mary openly share tales of their journeys, their family fun (or sometimes mishaps), and will invite special guests that pop in and share their expertise. Expect ...

Hey queens! I'm Mary Boucher, a travel-obsessed dreamer on a mission to turn my wanderlust into reality. On this podcast, I’ll be sharing wild stories, learning lessons, and everything in between as I build my dream life one plane ticket at a time. Welcome to the Quantum Queen Travels podcast — I’m so glad you've come along for the ride ✨

The Land of Little Rain by Mary Hunter Austin, first published in 1903, contains a series of interrelated essays about the American Southwest. A theme of environmental conservation and a philosophy of regional culture loosely link the narratives. The first essay covers the "Country of Lost Borders," an area between Death Valley and the High Sierras. In "Water Trails of the Ceriso", the author describes the many animals that travel along the trails, including coyotes and quails. "The Scavengers" deals with carrion feeders like buzzards and crows.

Join us on the Driving Forward podcast as we uncover the dynamic transformation of the European car rental market, driven by Bookingautos.com's latest insights.

Explore the revival of European excursions post-pandemic on the Travel Trends podcast. Delve into insights from Excurzilla, revealing the surge in outdoor activities and multi-day tours. Discover how industry adaptability and inclusivity are shaping the future of European travel experiences.

Join us to explore the surge in sustainable travel with Cityplanet.org, as nature-based excursions redefine European adventures. Discover immersive experiences connecting travelers to the great outdoors, driving a shift towards eco-conscious exploration.

We discuss our love of Disney, life working there and now visiting with our family! Our aim is to be family friendly and informative to those wanting to visit Disney Destinations and beyond!

Mouse Ears and Magical Chats is a podcast focused on Disney World. Your hosts, Mary Beth, Jenny and Jess bring you weekly Disney news, rumors, trip reports, reviews and more. Their love for Disney is translated into tips and tricks for the listener.

A show where two adventurous moms share everything they have learned about traveling on credit card points and how to explore the world on a budget.

Join Mary Mac and Anna Mac as they visit restaurants in Lawrence County, PA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if some of the greatest movements will be catalyzed with God in crisis? Join Mary Roberts as she explores the opportunities that emerge in Crisis. It’s time to rethink and engage these windows of unprecedented impact.