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When Sylvain Tesson left the colorful yellow houses of the French Riveria for a ski trek across the Alps with his friend Daniel du Lac, a high-altitude mountain guide, he didn't know what exactly would await him. Over the course of four years, from 2018 to 2021, they ascended high into the Alps in winter, following the curve of the mountains from the Mediterranean to the Adriatic, entering into a white world entirely of snow, bitterly cold, and overlooked by an empty sky; only the effort of moving forward, one stride at a time, separated the days from one another.

The classic spiritual travelogue by one of Tibet’s best-known explorers, The Way of the White Clouds is the remarkable narrative of a pilgrimage which could not be made today. In 1948, Lama Anagarika Govinda made an unforgettable journey into Tibet before its invasion by the Chinese. His unique account is not only a spectacular and gloriously poetic story of exploration and discovery; it is also invaluable for its sensitivity and clearly presented interpretation of the Tibetan tradition.

A handful of clay from a Chinese hillside carries a promise: that mixed with the right materials, it might survive the fire of the kiln and fuse into porcelain - translucent, luminous, white. Acclaimed writer and potter Edmund de Waal sets out on a quest - a journey that begins in the dusty city of Jingdezhen in China and travels on to Venice, Versailles, Dublin, Dresden, the Appalachian Mountains of South Carolina and the hills of Cornwall to tell the history of porcelain.

After 20+ years of driving all the biggest celebrities, I'm launching my podcast The LimoRob Show

E. B. White's greatest stories, asides, essays, jokes, and tall tales about the city he arguably saw clearest, loved best, and skewered most mercilessly. Over more than fifty years at the New Yorker, E. B. White came to define a kind of ideal American prose: clear, casual, democratic, and urbane...

Ce personnage d'un autre temps se nomme Henry Worsley. The White Darkness raconte son extraordinaire histoire. Celle d'un militaire britannique fasciné par l'exemple d'Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) et par ses expéditions polaires ; un homme excentrique, généreux, d'une volonté exceptionnelle, qui réussira ce que Shackleton avait raté un siècle plus tôt : relier à pied une extrémité du continent à l'autre. 

You don't need to sell all your stuff and jump on an airplane to find out what it's like to live or travel as a foreigner in Asia! Join the oddly and aptly named Big and White, two expat ladies who have already taken the plunge, as they chat about the joys and sorrows of moving to a new culture and sticking out like a sore thumb. Whether it's discussing the finer points of driving in Kathmandu traffic, chatting about stomach parasites, or reminiscing about the time they accidentally asked for placenta instead of salt, you're guaranteed to learn something.

Information about the happenings in the White Mountains. Community Shouts weekly from Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low, official information from local government and agencies and the best sources of information from local shops that you can find. Want to find out all the details of the events in the White Mountains, hear it directly from those putting them on and listen to it on your time. Never miss details of the happenings in the White Mountains ever again.

Cal Flyn was very proud when she discovered that her ancestor, Angus McMillan, had been a pioneer of colonial Australia. However, when she dug deeper, she began to question her pride. McMillan had not only cut tracks through the bush, but played a dark role in Australia's bloody history. In 1837...

Join us as we show and tell you about our travels, us, our art, cats, and witchy stuff! We take suggestions on travel and weird and wonderful places to go, we have a cracking sense of humour and a positive outlook on life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel diaries from around the world and a huge archive of previous radio shows.

National Park Explorer is your audio guide to the breathtaking beauty and captivating history of America's National Parks. Each episode, with the assistance of AI, we'll go on a virtual journey through one of the parks, highlighting its unique features, history, and must-see attractions. With fun facts and insider tips, National Park Explorer is the perfect companion for the seasoned park-goer or the armchair adventurer. So, lace up your hiking boots, grab your water bottle, and let's hit the trails of American's National Parks!

Welcome to Wellness & World, I’m Yasemen Kaner-White and this is the podcast that highlights the wellness traditions, treatments and therapies from around the world, as a globetrotting travel, food and health writer, I meet with wellness experts, visit leading health retreats and discover natural remedies and recipes as well as the latest wellness tools from the world, to me, to you, to inspire a healthier and happier life. Enjoy!

Not your average South America travel podcast. 🌎✈️ I’m a solo female traveler who set out to cross from South to North America with no money — and lived through wild, beautiful and sometimes scary adventures. From escaping danger in Brazil, to celebrating New Year’s in Patagonia, to being “adopted” by a street dog in Peru, every episode is a raw memory from my 300-day journey. If you’ve ever dreamed of backpacking, budget travel, or discovering the real South America beyond the guidebooks, this is your invitation to join me down memory lane. 📩 Get in touch: whiterabbit@...

We are savoring relationships with coffee lovers around the world and sharing their experiences that have been better with a cup of coffee.

At Share the Magic, we specialize in Disney destinations! Let us help plan your next Disney getaway

Welcome to the Life in the Carolinas Podcast. Our show features a blending of stories that are primarily based on the syndicated TV show, Carl White's Life in the Carolinas and newspaper columns written by Carl White. Like Carl often says, "It's never a bad time for a good story!" The podcast is hosted by Carl and features specials guests as they share the stories behind the stories. All too often we simply do not have enough time to share everything we would like during broadcast. This podcast will allow us the opportunity to share more information and allow our viewers and readers a chance ...

A journal of our travels to powerful places and sacred sites, mostly in Europe. There will also be occasional pieces on our life as ex-pats living abroad. Go to www.powerfulplaces.info for more information.

Lex Appeal is a lifestyle podcast for women who want real talk on relationships, career changes, friendships, and all the “wait, this wasn’t in the plan” moments. Some weeks it’s practical advice, some weeks it’s story time, and sometimes it’s just a little Aperol Spritz-fueled chaos.If you’re looking for authentic conversations that feel like catching up with your best friend with the perfect mix of oversharing, humor, and “same, girl” moments you’re in the right place. New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.

Perceptive, funny, and nostalgic, E. B. White's stroll around Manhattan remains the quintessential love letter to the city, written by one of America's foremost literary figures. The New York Times named Here Is New York one of the 10 best books ever written about the metropolis, and The New Yorker called it "the wittiest essay, and one of the most perceptive, ever done on the city".