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When Jamie Maslin decides to hitchhike the entire length of the Silk Road, he decides to travel first and plan later. Then, unexpectedly stranded in Iran - a country he's only read about in newspapers - he wonders whether he'll make it out alive. After crossing the border on foot from Turkey, Maslin finds himself suddenly plunged into the subversive, contradictory world of Iranian subculture, where he is embraced by locals who are happy to show him the true Iran as they see it....

In June 1867, Mark Twain set out for Europe and the Holy Land on the paddle steamer Quaker City. His enduring, no-nonsense guide for the first-time traveler also served as an antidote to the insufferably romantic travel books of the period.

In recognition of her long and lauded career as a master essayist, a landmark collection including her most beloved pieces and some rarely seen work, rigorously curated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author herself. With a foreword by Geoff Dyer. “A writer who never seems tired, who has never...

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to...

Michael Palin reads his own account of a journey into a new Europe. Michael Palin's New Europe starts with a simple idea: that only a couple of hours from home are a half of Europe that is for him as unknown and unexplored as the plateau of Tibet or the vastness of the Sahara. Cut off for most of his life by Cold Wars and Iron Curtains, Europe's eastern lands are now open for business - and Michael sets off to discover them.

The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress is a travel book by American author Mark Twain. Published in 1869, it humorously chronicles what Twain called his "Great Pleasure Excursion" on board the chartered vessel Quaker City (formerly USS Quaker City) through Europe and the Holy Land with a group of American travelers in 1867. The five-month voyage included numerous side trips on land.

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness...

Holi mi Bori! Welcome to your Puerto Rican therapy office, classroom, and coffee chat all in one. Let's get DEEP and talk about learning, preserving, and sha...

After renovating a dilapidated Andalusian cottage and transforming it into a guest house, Robert and Sabina face a new set of challenges. As they continue to uncover the pros and pitfalls of hospitality, they realize that they need to do more to establish roots in their new community before they feel truly at home. During this transition period, they travel between Andalusia and the Middle East, in an effort to decide whether the idea of living among the olive groves is sustainable or whether they need to reconsider their life path and return to their old lives in the Gulf.

After backpacking her way around India, Sarah Macdonald decides she hates the country with a passion. When a beggar at the airport reads her palm and insists she will one day return - and for love - she screams 'Never!' and gives the country, and him, the finger.

In this follow-up to Clanlands Sam & Graham document their journey across New Zealand, a country Graham calls home and that Sam has longed to visit since learning it was a popular destination for Scottish immigrants to settle back in the 19th century. Follow the 'outlandish' pair as they explore the Scottish influence of New Zealand: connecting with the rich culture and Scottish heritage, sampling world-class food & drink, and being humbled by incredible landscapes and pulse-raising activities.

With their Andalusian guesthouse ready to welcome visitors, Robert and Sabina face new challenges. They battle through a snowy winter and face another year of drought. With few bookings, no water, and very little money left, they start looking back and doubt their decision to leave their cushy jobs in the Middle East for the harsh reality of life in the countryside. Was moving to Andalusia a big mistake?

Lipulekh pass has a remarkable history, it has been used by ancient traders, mendicants, and pilgrims traversing between Nepal and Tibet. Where it connects Uttarakhand(India) and Nepal with the old trading town of Taklakot (Purang) in Tibet. Currently, this pass is open for cross-border trade every year from June to September.

Welcome to the New Hampshire Golf Podcast, your ultimate New Hampshire golf courses guide and Granite State golf podcast dedicated to the granite fairways of New England's mountainous retreat. Hosted by Brett Smith, this engaging Manchester golf podcast and Portsmouth golf podcast dives deep into New Hampshire golf news, New Hampshire golf events, New Hampshire golf tourism, and New Hampshire golf real estate opportunities. Whether you're teeing off at iconic resorts like Mount Washington Resort or exploring White Mountains golf adventures, join Brett for insider tips, course reviews, golfing ...

Welcome to the New Mexico Golf Podcast, your ultimate New Mexico golf courses guide and Land of Enchantment golf podcast dedicated to the mystical fairways of the Southwest's desert beauty. Hosted by Brett Smith, this engaging Albuquerque golf podcast and Santa Fe golf podcast dives deep into New Mexico golf news, New Mexico golf events, New Mexico golf tourism, and New Mexico real estate golf opportunities. Whether you're teeing off at iconic resorts like Black Mesa Golf Club or exploring red rock golf adventures, join Brett for insider tips, course reviews, golfing in New Mexico strategies, ...

Welcome to the New Jersey Golf Podcast, your ultimate New Jersey golf courses guide and Garden State golf podcast dedicated to the lush fairways of the Northeast's hidden gem. Hosted by Brett Smith, this engaging Atlantic City golf podcast and Princeton golf podcast dives deep into New Jersey golf news, New Jersey golf events, New Jersey golf tourism, and New Jersey real estate golf opportunities. Whether you're teeing off at iconic resorts like Baltusrol Golf Club or exploring Jersey Shore golf adventures, join Brett for insider tips, course reviews, golfing in New Jersey strategies, New ...

'We can give you a start. You will need a six foot by four foot piece of canvas and blanket. If you stay for three months we will refund your fare. You will need to fly TAA out of Cloncurry and advise me your date of arrival.' And so began the adventures and misadventures of young Roland Breckwoldt. It was 1960. He was not yet sixteen, and the unworldly Roland was leaving his home on the semi-agricultural fringes of Sydney to work as a stockman on the vast cattle stations of the Gulf Country of North Queensland.

In his latest voyage of discovery, Michael Palin reads his own account of a journey into a "new" Europe. He starts with a simple idea: that only a couple of hours from home is a half of Europe that is for him as unknown and unexplored as the plateau of Tibet or the vastness of the Sahara.

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This is my very interesting podcast on the new Wendy's Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions. This review ranks six different flavors of the frozen treats, categorizing them into two types: Swirls, which incorporate a sauce, and Fusions, which include both sauce and crunchy toppings. This review podcast evaluates each Frosty on aspects like flavor, texture, and overall enjoyment, noting preferences for vanilla bases to better taste the additions. The piece offers practical advice for consumers, helping them decide which new Frosty options are worth trying.Sources: www.purewow.com ...