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Read by the author and available digitally for the first time From the star of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain's New York Times-bestselling chronicle of travelling the world in search the globe's greatest culinary adventures "Bourdain shows himself to be one of the country's best food writers...

Germany and Austria are treasure troves of European culture, and among the continent’s most enthralling and memorable destinations for travelers. In this enchanting, 24-lecture tour, you’ll immerse yourself in these two outstanding countries, visiting extraordinary sites from Roman fortresses, majestic cathedrals, and medieval cityscapes with resplendent castles and palaces to modern wonders of industry and futuristic urban planning, as well as some of the world’s most beloved cities, which brim with local traditions, iconic beers and foods, and the unique culture of the German-speaking world.

Stroll celebrates Toronto's details at the speed of walking and, in so doing, helps us to better get to know its many neighbourhoods, taking us from well-known spots like the CN Tower and Pearson Airport to the overlooked corners of Scarborough and all the way to the end of the Leslie Street Spit in Lake Ontario.

The Mediterranean is one of the great wellsprings of human civilization. Central to the region’s history are the splendorous cities that flowered around the region—bases of power that saw innovation, commerce, expansion, and the building of great empires. Many of these cities have become icons of the ancient world, and exemplars of the cultures, conquests, and ways of life that have built western civilization.

Join us for a light-hearted conversation created with tourists and travellers in mind, as we explore Britain’s most popular monuments, attractions and destinations. Each episode focuses on a place that often features on a travel bucket list, offering context and ideas to help plan your next day trip. Along the way, we share the history, fun facts and stories behind each location, taking a closer look so you don’t have to. Simply listen, learn, and plan your next day trip.

Welcome to "CURIOUS ABOUT ITALY" a podcast curated by VITOR Italy Tours, where we unravel the secrets of Italy, crafted especially for curious travellers seeking an authentic experience in the BE PAESE.Join us, your hosts Marcello and Patrizia, and embark on a journey through the enchanting landscapes of Italy's art, culture, cuisine, and people. In each episode, we delve intothe rich tapestry of Italian history and heritage, offering insights into the mysteries behind Italy's name, the mesmerizing allure of the Venice Carnival, or the origins of the Italian language.With each installment, we ...

In The Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul, award-winning Professor John R. Hale of the University of Louisville is your guide to the fabulous civilizations of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans, and to the natural wonders and idyllic landscapes that surround them. These 24 richly enjoyable lectures give you the chance to experience these important sites and cultures through the eyes of an expert archaeologist and scholar, whose knowledge and depth of insight go far beyond any ordinary travel narrative.

Committed Belgophile and road cycling obsessive Harry Pearson takes you on a journey across Flanders - through the lumpy horizontal rain, up the elbow-juddering cobbled inclines, past the fans dressed as chickens and the shop window displays of constipation medicines as he follows races big, small and even smaller, through one glorious, muddy spring. Ranging over 500 years of Flemish and European history, Pearson examines the characters, the myths and the rivalries that make Flanders a place where cycling is a religion and the riders its Lycra-clad priests.

History of a Six Weeks' Tour (1817) is a volume of travel-writing by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Comprising prose narrative, correspondence, and poetry, it is a highly engaging account of their 'adventures and feelings' during two journeys from England to Switzerland at the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

Incredible India Travel is a discussion on the best way to experience India. It has recommendations for places and cultural experiences that will help listeners discover authentic India. The recommendations consider social impact as well and suggests only tours which strengthen local communities.

Il y a une Venise de l'évidence et une Venise invisible qui refuse de livrer ses secrets : Celle des églises, jamais ouvertes. Pourquoi sont-elles inaccessibles ? Jean-Paul Kauffmann a essayé de forcer ces portes solidement cadenassées où des oeuvres dorment dans le silence. Qui en détient les clés ? Au-delà de l'enquête et de la difficulté à se faire ouvrir les portes, ce livre mesure le chemin parcouru d'une vie.

The Charms of Anatolia is not a travel guide.It is a long-form storytelling podcast exploring history, myth, memory, and deep timeacross one of the world’s great cultural crossroads: Anatolia.From the birth of early civilizations to the rise and fall of empires, from belief systems and philosophies to science, migration, and cultural survival,each episode invites listeners to slow down and listen carefully.Created by Hussein, a licensed professional tour guide based in Antalya, this independently produced project draws on decades of guiding experienceand deep, long-form research.Alongside ...

Taught by acclaimed Professor Patrick Allitt, a British-born scholar who teaches at Emory University, these 36 splendid lectures give you an insider’s take on traveling through Great Britain. Whether you are planning a week-long vacation, a month-long grand tour, or just want to experience England, Scotland, and Wales from afar, this immersive course takes you on a voyage through not only the most popular tourist sites but also a trove of “hidden gems” overlooked by the traditional guidebooks.

Initially published in 1775, A Journey to the Western Isles recounts a three-month trip to upper Scotland that Samuel Johnson undertook with James Boswell a couple of years previously. During their adventure, they discover a novel culture, stunning landscapes and welcoming locals – all described in Johnson's captivating prose.

Going us as we talk all about skiing holidays, How to book, best places to go and so on, Loads of hilarious anecdotes and experiences and some great information. In this episode we do a deep dive into booking a holiday and pricing. focusing on value.

In 1773, Boswell enticed his famous English friend Samuel Johnson to accompany him on a tour through the highlands and western islands of Scotland. Johnson was then in his mid sixties. The two travellers set out from Edinburgh and skirted the eastern and northeastern coasts of Scotland, passing through St Andrews, Aberdeen and Inverness. They then passed into the highlands and spent several weeks on various islands in the Hebrides, including Skye, Coll, and Mull. After a visit to Boswell's estate at Auchinleck, the travellers returned to Edinburgh.

Author, academic, and adventurer, Denise Inge grew up in a large and rambunctious family on the east coast of America. She crossed the Sahara, charmed snakes in Marrakech and cycled the Adirondack mountains, but her latest adventure is an interior one. It starts with the discovery that her house is built on a crypt full of human skeletons. Facing her fear of these strangers' bones takes her to other charnel houses in Europe and on a journey into the meaning of bones themselves.

Hermine Stampa-Rabe und ihre Tochter Gudrun fliegen von Berlin nach Portland in Oregon in den USA, um dort eine Fahrradtour zu starten. Ihre Fahrräder und der Seesack mit den ganzen gepackten Packtaschen kommen mit dem Flugzeug nicht mit. Weil in dem Seesack Hermines Fahrradpedalen sind, kann sie nun um Mitternacht nicht richtig vom Flugplatz in Portland/Oregon radeln. Sie erhält von ihrer Tochter eine Pedale, sodass beide mit je einer Pedale die fünf Kilometer bis zu ihrem gebuchten Hotel mehr schlecht als recht rollen können.

When Ben Aitken learnt that his gran had enjoyed a four-night holiday including four three-course dinners, four cooked breakfasts, four games of bingo, a pair of excursions, 16 pints of lager and luxury return coach travel, all for a hundred pounds, he thought, that's the life, and signed himself up. Six times over. Good value aside, what Ben was really after was the company of his elders - those with more chapters under their belt, with the wisdom granted by experience, the candour gifted by time, and the hard-earned ability to live each day like it's nearly their last.

Join us on The Tour Leaders, where we dive into the world of Travel Before the Internet. Each episode, I interview former tour leaders who will take you back to a time when cassette tapes, postcards, and unforgettable experiences ruled the road. From paper maps to pure gut instinct, we’ll share the tales that have shaped our journeys and kept us entertained for years. Buckle up for a nostalgic ride filled with stories you won’t want to miss!