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Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's Adrift chronicled one of the most astounding voyages of the century and one of the great sea adventures of all time. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is now an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived for more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized.

Historically, Chicago is made up of 77 neighborhoods with their own stories to tell. Only separated by blocks, woven in the microcosm that gives Chicago its unique taste, its people are the epitome of true grit. Each neighborhood, held together with blood, sweat, and tears that are now traditions, giving us this amazing collection of stories from each neighborhood. That is true Chicago. Chicago's newest neighborhood is being developed right now. It's called 78. Chicago, as in the 78th Chicago neighborhood. There you have it, this site is dedicated to all the stories in the 78 neighborhoods.

Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, the 1890 book by Nellie Bly, chronicles her sensational 72-day trip around the world for the tabloid newspaper, New York World. On November 14, 1889, she boarded the steamer Augusta Victoria on her journey of 23,899 miles with the goal of finishing in 75 days. Her journey took her through England, France, Italy, the Suez Canal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan to San Francisco where she boarded a private chartered train which brought her to New York on January 25, 1890, 72 days and six hours after leaving.

Set in the heady days of 1970's Italy, before the internet shrank the world, 'Italia 77' tells a compelling story of two Lancastrian friends, fresh from the UK, one a failed dental student, the other, an ageing rugby star, who find themselves landed in Rome with the bold intention of taking the Italian sporting scene by storm, but this is far from being a sporting memoir. Join us on a journey of enlightenment, adventure, enduring friendship and discovery on a five-year trail from Rome to Florence taking in a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and tastes along the way. Written & Presented by ...

The Rio Grande is simultaneously one of the most watched and least understood rivers in the world. Some stretches of the Rio pass for endless miles through remote wilderness, boxed in by canyons hundreds of feet high and inhabited by only the hardiest animals and humans. That's why journalist Keith Bowden decided to become the first person to travel the entire length of the Rio as it forms the border between America and Mexico.

Es ist eine Radtour jenseits der Vorstellungskraft: Jonas Deichmann, Extremsportler aus München und Rekordhalter auf der Panamericana, ist unterwegs zum nächsten Weltrekord. Vom Nordkap in Norwegen bis zum Kap der Guten Hoffnung in Südafrika radelt er gegen die Zeit, Wind und andere Widerstände. 18.000 Kilometer will er in 75 Tagen schaffen, das wäre Weltrekord für die Strecke. Deichmann ist Profi für solche Abenteuer – doch diesmal hat er einen Debütanten dabei. Der Düsseldorfer Fotograf Philipp Hympendahl ist zwar geübter Rennradler und schon auf der Langstrecke erfahren. Aber ...

"50/60/70 No Limit: Viaggi e Passioni Senza Tempo" -Il Nuovo Successo Radiofonico di Radio VacanzeDa giovedì 22 Febbraio 2024, Radio Vacanze è lieta di presentare il suo ultimo gioiello radiofonico, "50/60/70 No Limit: Viaggi e Passioni Senza Tempo". La trasmissione, condotta da Gianluigi Leoni, editore radiofonico e proprietario di Radio Vacanze, insieme al rinomato blogger Lamberto Funghi di GiroViaggiando, è destinata a diventare il punto di riferimento per il pubblico italiano dagli 50 ai 70 anni.In questo viaggio radiofonico unico, gli ascoltatori saranno trasportati attraverso decenni...

Seniors Who Travel is the podcast for adventurous seniors who refuse to slow down. this show is packed with humorous tales, practical tips, and real-life travel stories from those who know that age is just a number. This is the ultimate podcast for women over 60 who are ready to embrace new adventures and explore the world. Whether you’re an experienced traveller or just beginning to dream about your next journey, this podcast offers the encouragement, tips, and stories you need to inspire your wanderlust.

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