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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.

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.

During a culture-shocked exchange year in Japan, 15-year-old Lisa Dempster's imagination is ignited by the story of the henro michi, an arduous 1,200-kilometre Buddhist pilgrimage through the mountains of Japan. Perfectly suiting the romantic view of herself as a dusty, travel-worn explorer (well, one day), she promises to return to Japan and walk the henro michi, one way or another, as soon as humanely possible. Fast-forward 13 years, and Lisa's life is vastly different to what she pictured it would be.

The authors tell how they grew up in China, met in India and were reunited in England and Japan. They share their discovery of the key to reconciliation between China and Japan.

Join tech-savvy wanderers hacking their way across continents while debugging life. Discover hidden coworking gems, gear that survives monsoon season, and how to negotiate rent in broken Portuguese. Episodes feature VPN warriors, crypto-nomads, and someone who Zoomed from a camel.

Discover the power of storytelling and the journey of self-discovery on life's pilgrimage. Join Darren as he walks ancient and modern pilgrim paths, unearthing the sacred stories that connect us all. From bustling cities to tranquil countryside, each episode weaves together personal reflections, ramblings, heartfelt conversations, and the rich histories of the places he explores. Whether you’re a traveller at heart, a seeker of wisdom, or someone who finds solace in nature’s embrace, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and a deeper connection to the world around us. Tune in and walk,...

Watching in disbelief as his computer was struck by lightning in 2007, Harry Bucknall had no idea that the subsequent trail of events would lead him to Rome - five years later, on foot. Following the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrim path that dates back nearly 2,000 years, Harry walks through England, France, Switzerland, and Italy weaving a historical tapestry liberally colored with tales of angels and saints, emperors and kings, and war and revolution.

Journeys of Hope (JOH) is an audio broadcast and podcast program by Pilgrim Center of Hope bringing you on a virtual pilgrimage to pilgrim destinations around the world, and connecting each one to our pilgrimage of daily life.

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From lovers' suicides in modern Japan to the sea monsters of ancient Greece, we’re here to fill you in on all the masterpieces of world literature. Join your hosts Sneha Nagesh and Alex Breeden biweekly for dramatic readings, insightful commentary, and a dip into the writer’s local culture.

Pèlerinages Américains, c'est le podcast Culture et Aventure aux Etats-Unis. Un reportage en Amérique essentiel pour qui veut comprendre ce pays et ses communautés. Je m'appelle Alex, et à 30 ans, je suis parti en stop rencontrer des communautés aux 4 coins des Etats-Unis. Tout semble les opposer et pourtant, elles ont un point commun : elles font des pèlerinages, à des milliers de km de chez elles, pour des icônes de la musique ou un ancêtre amérindien, pour Martin Luther King ou un jeune skater de San Francisco. Un mardi sur deux, je vous invite à redécouvrir une icône de ...