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It was 1956, and Eric Newby was earning an improbable living in the chaotic family business of London haute couture. Pining for adventure, Newby sent his friend Hugh Carless the now-famous cable - CAN YOU TRAVEL NURISTAN JUNE? - setting in motion a legendary journey from Mayfair to Afghanistan, and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, northeast of Kabul. Inexperienced and ill prepared (their preparations involved nothing more than some tips from a Welsh waitress), the amateurish rogues embarked on a month of adventure and hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth.

In the footsteps of Desert Solitaire, these essays by an award-winning writer and student of culture sift decades of experience backpacking and boating for a stance that questions the mainstream. More than mere tales of bravado, they offer glimpses into the heart of the places explored, with the Grand Canyon as their center of gravity. Vivid, finely crafted, shot through with humor, self-effacing while deeply opinionated, No Walk in the Park shows what it means to meet nature on nature's terms.

A classic of travel writing, ‘A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush’ is Eric Newby’s iconic account of his journey through one of the most remote and beautiful wildernesses on earth. It was 1956, and Eric Newby was earning an improbable living in the chaotic family business of London haute...

In this limited series Hilarie Burton explores an estate and garden with an enigmatic past. Together with Toshi Yano, the estate's director of horticulture she delves into a literal secret garden. This podcast will also explore our relationship with literature, loss and how we use art to overcome adversity.

“Wiki Trento Walk in Trento”, progetto di Cooperativa Mercurio sostenuto anche con il contributo del Comune di Trento, Wikimedia Italia e Camera di Commercio di Trento, in collaborazione con Italia Nostra sezione trentina, con il Museo Diocesano Tridentino, con l’Ecomuseo Argentario e con la Biblioteca comunale di Trento, incentiva la scoperta del patrimonio storico-artistico-culturale, e non solo, della città di Trento attraverso sei itinerari in forma di Podcast. I podcast “Wiki Trento Walk in Trento” sono pubblicati su: wikitrentino.it comune.trento.it sanbaradio.it App “La mia...

大阪駅に隣接する都市開発プロジェクト「グラングリーン大阪」。その魅力と共に、エリアが掲げる豊かな「みどり」と創造的な「イノベーション」が融合した新たなライフスタイル「MIDORI LIFE」に関する情報をお届けします。

“Young Wiki Walk in Altopiano della Vigolana”, è un progetto organizzato da Cooperativa Mercurio. in collaborazione con Associazione Provinciale per i Minori Onlus, LaTerlaina e Sanbaradio, con il contributo del Piano Giovani di Zona - Altopiano Vigolana. Un progetto costruito con i giovani che incentiva la scoperta del patrimonio storico-artistico e naturalistico del territorio dell’Altopiano della Vigolana attraverso due itinerari in forma di Podcast. I podcast “Young Wiki Walk in Altopiano della Vigolana” sono pubblicati su: wikitrentino.it pgzaltopianovigolana.it ...

"WikiTrento-Walk in Trento", ein Projekt der Cooperativa Mercurio, auch unterstützt durch den Beitrag der Gemeinde Trient, Wikimedia Italia und der Handelskammer Trient, in Zusammenarbeit mit Italia Nostra trentino, mit dem Tridentiner Diözesanmuseum, dem Argentario Ecomuseum und der Stadtbibliothek von Trient beabsichtigt, einen Weg zu schaffen, um das historisch-künstlerisch-kulturelle Erbe, und nicht nur, der Stadt Trient zu entdecken. Vier Editathons mit Wikipedianern, Experten und Jugendlichen werden zum Aufbau und zur Verbesserung von Wikipedia-Einträgen beitragen und die Grundlage ...

San Antonio Texas Podcast

A monthly podcast from the Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum. Hosted by Colonel Andy Taylor and Rev Paul Roberts. Stroll with us around the highways and byways of Herefordshire while we explore the story of the our regiment and county in war and peace. Special guests, featured items from the museum's collection and highlights from the lives of those who served from our beautiful county... and a pint or two as well!

“One lifetime is not enough for Rome,” the famous saying goes, and anyone who’s ever been there knows these words to be true. In City of the Soul, William Murray begins to show us why. Growing up in Rome and spending much of his life in the city, William Murray is an expert guide as he...

“One lifetime is not enough for Rome,” the famous saying goes, and anyone who’s ever been there knows these words to be true. In City of the Soul, William Murray begins to show us why. Growing up in Rome and spending much of his life in the city, William Murray is an expert guide as he...

“Let’s get lost together . . . ” Lost in My Own Backyard brings acclaimed author Tim Cahill together with one of his—and America’s—favorite destinations: Yellowstone, the world’s first national park. Cahill has been “puttering around in the park” for a quarter of a century...

"Jamais un bouquin ne m'a fait autant rire", affirme Robert Redford, qui en a fait son livre de chevet et vient de l'adapter à l'écran. Retour aux Etats-Unis, retour à la nature : Bill Bryson s'attaque à l'Appalachian Trail, un sentier qui serpente, sur 3500 kilomètres, du Maine à la Géorgie.

Step into the colorful and dynamic world of Armenia, Colombia, through our podcast that delves deep into the daily lives, stories, and cultural richness of this captivating city nestled in the heart of the Colombian coffee region. Join us as we explore the bustling streets, lush landscapes, and warm hospitality that define the essence of Armenia. Each episode will uncover a different facet of life in Armenia, from its traditional coffee culture and vibrant gastronomy to its thriving arts scene and close-knit community bonds. We'll hear firsthand accounts from locals, expats, and visitors who ...