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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....

A stunning, revelatory memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City—an unforgettable pilgrimage to the heart of America across some of our oldest common ground. Neil King Jr.’s desire to walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City began as a whim and soon became an...

A "beautifully written travelogue" that draws on the latest scholarly research as well as a lifetime of exploration to light on the extraordinary Anasazi culture of the American Southwest (Entertainment Weekly). The greatest "unsolved mystery" of the American Southwest is the fate of the Anasazi...

An enthralling journey, showcasing Watson's trademark literary gift and sardonic wit, through the Australian landscape and character. While most Australians live in cities clinging to the coastal fringe, our sense of what an Australian is, or should be, is drawn from the vast and varied inland called the bush. But what do we mean by 'the bush', and how has it shaped us?

Welcome to Bond Street in the year of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This year, all eyes are on London and Bond Street is the place to be seen – as it has been for over three hundred years. Royalty runs through the street’s history, so join us as we celebrate Her Majesty The Queen in the only appropriate manner: with style. Read by British model, socialite and actress, Poppy Delevingne, this fascinating step through history can be enjoyed anywhere. Listen now or experience as you explore this celebrated street. Visit https://www.bondstreet.co.uk/ to learn more.

Anything and Everything even associated with New Mexico. Interesting Stories about People, Places and Things of "The Land Of Enchantment", New Mexico USA ! From Her Prairies, to the Rocky Mountains, Canyons, Peaks, Rivers and Creeks. She's a Proud Symbol of Blended Cultures With a Rich history of Pioneers and Proud Indigenous people. She is Outlaws, Lawmen, and Legends She Is truly Enchanting...…She is her own Universe You are now In "The New Mexico World"

Jessica and Tanner take an audible road trip into all things strange and supernatural.For fans of the mysterious, horror and all things paranormal.- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Betcha I can tell ya / Where ya / Got them shoooes. / Betchadollar, / Betchadollar, / Where ya / Got them shoooes. / Got your shoes on your feet, / Got your feet on the street, / And the street’s in Noo / Awlins, Loo- / Eez-ee-anna. Where I, for my part, first ate a live oyster and first...

Twice each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, roadside oddities, true crime, and legends of New England in this award-winning podcast. If you give us about twenty minutes, we'll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!

Twice each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, roadside oddities, true crime, and legends of New England in this award-winning podcast. If you give us about twenty minutes, we'll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!

Thee New Nigerian aka Daniella Marie is a Black American female lawyer who had always desired a connection to her African roots. She attended and graduated from the best colleges and universities in the US and then left her glamour life in Atlanta, GA to the big city life in Lagos, Nigeria. This podcast represents thoughts, adventures, and important life concepts that she witnessed during her journey and will address the ways of life experienced both good and bad in hopes that it unites cultures that were previously kept apart. This life changing journey is one that the world must hear so ...

"Cyprien Tries New Shit" is a bi-weekly podcast where the host, Cyprien, explores and experiences something entirely new for the first time. Whether it's a unique activity, an unfamiliar cultural experience, or a daring adventure, Cyprien records his candid reactions and conversations with people along the way. Most of the episodes are set in San Francisco, but there’s potential for his ventures to extend beyond the city. The podcast offers an entertaining mix of curiosity, spontaneity, and personal growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I confini possono essere barriere o luoghi di passaggio naturale o forzato, legale o clandestino. Sono fatti di relazioni anche violente, spesso fluide, a volte stupefacenti. “Una frontiera è una parola vuota che passa sulla testa della gente, una divisione che nessuno voleva ma è solo attraversandoli i confini che si capisce cosa sono”. “Frontiere di tenebra”, è un podcast in quattro episodi in cui Emanuele Giordana ci porta per mano tra le frontiere del sud-est asiatico. Un viaggio che inizia nel Mizoram indiano, prosegue per Cox Bazar in Bangladesh e poi si spinge fino alla ...

New Mexico's deep artistic traditions have long engaged with the multifaceted histories and cultures of the state. At Encounter Culture, we talk with artists, historians, scientists, museum curators, and writers who are all a part of New Mexico's centuries' old lineage of helping us understand the places and people who make the Land of Enchantment so unique. https://podcast.nmculture.org/

Welcome to reFRAMED: Preservation for a New Day, where what's old is new again! In each episode, Colorado's State Historic Preservation Officer, Dawn DiPrince, chats with key figures to discover what it takes to save Colorado's most iconic architecture through adaptive reuse. What did it used to be? What is it now? How did this happen? It's history and heritage for all! Brought to you by History Colorado.