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Just 70 years ago, the Gulf nation of Qatar was a backwater, reliant on pearl diving. Today it is a gas-laden parvenu with seemingly limitless wealth and ambition. Skyscrapers, museums and futuristic football stadiums rise out of the desert and Ferraris race through the streets. But in the shadows, migrant workers toil in the heat for risible amounts. Inside Qatar reveals how real people live in this surreal place, a land of both great opportunity and great iniquity.

Two years ago, I went to Bali. Spoiler alert: I didn't really like it. It's too touristy for my taste. One of the moments I enjoyed most was the sunrise on Mount Batur. It was really great! I was able to book this activity online on a specialized website. But there's one activity that made me raise an eyebrow: a tour of the island's Instagrammable spots! What the f**k?! But where have the encounters gone? The human connections? Traveling isn't just about standing in line to take a photo of an Instagrammable place that everyone has already done. I find this vision sad and reductive, but it ...

Red Sox Nation is the finest, most comprehensive history of this storied franchise, told from the point of view of the people who lived it. From every disappointment to each triumph, culminating with the 2004 World Championship, Red Sox Nation takes you into the dugout and onto the field to relive each moment.

Kosher? That means the rabbi blessed it, right? Not exactly. In this captivating account of a Bible-based practice that has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, journalist Sue Fishkoff travels throughout America and to Shanghai, China, to find out who eats kosher food, who produces it, who is responsible for its certification, and how this fascinating world continues to evolve.

This podcast series is intended to take you on a journey to each of the world's many fascinating and diverse nations. In each episode you will learn factual points as well as many details that make each nation unique. Each episode will include four segments. The first one - Bare Bones - will include the basics such as the country's capital, it's form of government, languages, religions, and more. The second one - Heart of the Nation - is where we go more in depth into the geography, wildlife, history, family life, education, arts and culture, imports and exports, to name a few. The third one -...

Haystack Nation is all about living life joyfully and faithfully with God and others. Join us as we share the experiences, stories, and adventures that explore the Adventist faith in a unique and relatable way.

An immersive history of a pivotal stretch of water ‘Fascinating, spellbinding, erudite and great fun.’ Roddy Doyle ‘Remarkable. Lively … Gower writes beautifully [and] the book is profoundly popular.’ Times Literary Supplement The Turning Tide is a hymn to a sea passage of...

It’s where we strengthen our STO community by getting to know the people who make up this awesome group by talking tricks, tips, travel destinations, and product highlights.

The Top 100 Poorest Nations

For over 50,000 years, the Great Hunt has shaped human existence, creating a vital spiritual reality where people, animals, and the land share intimate bonds. Author Larry Frolick takes the listener deep into one of the last refuges of hunting societies: Canada’s far north. Based on his experiences travelling with First Nations Elders in remote communities across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, this vivid narrative combines accounts of daily life, unpublished archival records, First Nations' stories and Traditional Knowledge with personal observation....

Welcome to Digital Nomad Nation, the podcast that brings you extraordinary stories of those who dared to redefine work and life.Host Ryan Mellon, a seasoned Digital Nomad and serial entrepreneur, takes you on a thrilling journey through the lives of Location-Independent pioneers. From the software engineer coding from a villa in Canggu to the freelancer building marketing funnels in a coworking space in Lisbon, each episode uncovers the captivating stories behind the digital nomad lifestyle.Whether you're a curious professional considering your first workcation, or looking to level up your ...

Nutmeg Nation focuses on the issues that concern the people, music and culture of Grenada. Nutmeg Nation is the symbol of Grenada a community of hope, and people who are resilient and friendly . Life, relationships, family and work affect the relationships in the caribbean diaspora, and this show is an escape into the community from a Canadian perspective. What are people talking about in Grenada? What is the culture like? This is one of the main thing Carlene discusses with various Guests on the show. I hope you will join us on this new adventure with the Nutmeg Nation Podcast- whenever ...

Regeneration Nation Costa Rica explores who's doing what to bring CR toward environmental & social wellbeing. Join us as we share stories, strategies, and insights from ecologically & socially beneficial projects contributing to the change we need to see more of in the world. These stories provide businesses and landowners everywhere access to unique ideas for how they can design their own business models for regenerative success and impact. In the end, we hope to see more people succeed in their dreams to live & work in ways that are beneficial to the environment, living beings, and future ...

Regeneration Nation Costa Rica explores who's doing what to bring CR toward environmental & social wellbeing. Join us as we share stories, strategies, and insights from ecologically & socially beneficial projects contributing to the change we need to see more of in the world. These stories provide businesses and landowners everywhere access to unique ideas for how they can design their own business models for regenerative success and impact. In the end, we hope to see more people succeed in their dreams to live & work in ways that are beneficial to the environment, living beings, and future ...

In this New York Times bestseller, join Newt and Callista Gingrich on a walking tour of Washington, D.C. and learn about the great people, events, and ideas that shaped the religious founding of America. Explore the architecture and beauty of America's capital with Newt and Callista Gingrich...

State of the Planet is a podcast produced and developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP is the leading environmental authority in the United Nations system. Our work focuses on climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, sustainable development and other issues affecting the planet.This podcast brings together scientists, UN experts, civil society, governments, businesses and others to discuss the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. www.unep.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Place2Place podcast sets up a chain of connections between place brand and place marketing leaders. Eavesdrop on two people having an honest conversation about their experience promoting and managing the reputation of countries, cities, or regions.Discover more place branding and place marketing best practice at www.citynationplace.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captivating conversations featuring people whose lives have quite literally been changed by travel: businesses have been inspired, love stories have begun, perspectives have widened, life purposes have been found, and new beginnings have been discovered. The Trip That Changed Me, brought to you by Full-Time Travel, features a bi-weekly interview with entrepreneurs, entertainers, activists, authors, influencers, and everyday adventurers, recounting the personal tales of life-changing travel — uplifting stories that will inspire listeners to take on the world.