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Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever. With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan...

Spread over fifteen of the country’s twenty-eight states, India’s Maoist movement is now one of the world’s biggest and most sophisticated extreme-left movements. Hardly a week passes without people dying in strikes and counter-strikes by the Maoists—interchangeably known as the...

The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy is a critically acclaimed narrative that illuminates the globalization debates and reveals the key factors to success in global business. Tracing a T-shirt's life story from a Texas cotton field to a Chinese factory and back to a US storefront before arriving at the used clothing market in Africa, the book uncovers the political and economic forces at work in the global economy.

A visa stamp doesn't guarantee entry—it's just permission to ask. Host Celeste Skye explores bureaucratic rituals, consular interviews, and how nations encode official permission in passports and digital records. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Kisses from Kenya is a social podcast hosted by Brendan and Vuyanzi, two Americans living in Nairobi who see the world through different identities, but share a love of fun chats and tender honesty. One is a gay white American, the other is a Black American, both learning what it means to live far from home while carrying everything that shaped them.Here you will find candid conversations about identity shifts, contradictions, and the odd freedom that comes from living beyond the USA but never escaping it.It is funny, thoughtful, occasionally chaotic, and always grounded in lived experience. ...

The Travelling Ape is an award-winning book that explores what travelling the world taught him about life, humanity, and the geopolitical turmoil that so defines us. And how exploring the world changed him as a person, too. A journey infused with sharp insights and equally entertaining anecdotes of personal humiliation from when travel goes wrong.

Danny Wallace had been staying in. Far too much. Having been dumped by his girlfriend, he really wasn't doing the young, free and single thing very well. Instead he was avoiding people. Texting them instead of calling them. Calling them instead of meeting them. That is until one fateful date when a mystery man on a late-night bus told him to 'say yes more'. These three simple words changed Danny's life forever. Yes Man is the story of what happened when Danny decided to say YES to everything.

Discover how your passport is far more than a travel document—it's a powerful symbol of identity, privilege, and global inequality. Host Celeste Skye reveals the hidden forces that determine who moves freely across borders and who remains locked out, challenging you to see this pocket-sized booklet as both key and barrier in our divided world. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Join Arthur Young, an English agriculturist, as he embarks on an extraordinary journey to document the agricultural landscape of France, only to find himself swept into the tumult of the French Revolution. His vivid account of life in both the bustling capital and serene countryside during the pivotal years of 1787, 1788, and 1789 is filled with amusing travel mishaps and serves as a striking eyewitness narrative of a society on the edge of upheaval. From the opulent court of Versailles to quaint village backroads, immerse yourself in this remarkable chronicle of unfolding events, conspiracy ...

When Alexandra ("Bo") Fuller was home in Zambia a few years ago, visiting her parents for Christmas, she asked her father about a nearby banana farmer who was known for being a "tough bugger". Her father's response was a warning to steer clear of him; he told Bo: "Curiosity scribbled the cat." Nonetheless, Fuller began her strange friendship with the man she calls K, a white African and veteran of the Rhodesian war.

Say the word Israel today and it sparks images of walls and rockets and a bloody conflict without end. Yet for decades the symbol of the Jewish State was the noble pioneer draining the swamps and making the deserts bloom: the legendary kibbutznik. So what ever happened to the pioneers' dream of founding a socialist utopia in the land called Palestine? Chasing Utopia: The Future of the Kibbutz in a Divided Israel draws listeners into the quest for answers to the defining political conflict of our era.

The symbol of the Jewish State was the noble pioneer draining the swamps and making the deserts bloom: the legendary kibbutznik. So what ever happened to the pioneers’ dream of founding a socialist utopia in the land called Palestine? Chasing Utopia: The Future of the Kibbutz in a Divided Israel draws listeners into the quest for answers to the defining political conflict of our era. Acclaimed author David Leach revisits his raucous memories of life as a kibbutz volunteer and returns to meet a new generation of Jewish and Arab citizens struggling to forge a better future together.

🎥 Welcome to Wake Up Calgary — The Show That Puts the City in the Spotlight! 🌇From local legends to hidden gems, Wake Up Calgary is your front-row seat to the people, places, and stories shaping our city. Hosted by Kim Hayden, Sean Liv, and Linda Garson of Culinaire Magazine, this digital morning show brings you the best of Calgary business, community, food, and culture — all in one place.💬 What You’ll Discover: ✅ Inspiring interviews with Calgary entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers ✅ Behind-the-scenes looks at events, restaurants, and neighbourhood highlights ✅ ...

ABQ RIDE Your Friendly Guides to Smoother Rides! ABQ RIDE Ambassadors are friendly volunteers helping with directions, accessibility, and rider support – making transit more welcoming for everyone! § Foster a welcoming transit environment § Assist riders with trip planning § Connect riders to helpful resources § Enhance response times § Build a strong, supportive volunteer network Ready to get started? Visit: cabq.gov/ambassador! Got questions? Reach Volunteer Coordinator Dwayne Baker, at: Office: 505-724-3126 Cell: 505-228-6106 Email: dbaker@cabq.gov

Member of the Scottish Parliament Paul O'Kane speaks to people who are doing extraordinary things in towns and villages across West Scotland region.Paul's guests come from areas across the West, and include a parent talking about bringing up a family in Neilston, members of the team from RSPB Lochwinnoch discussing the importance of their conservation work, and representatives of Johnstone Burgh Football Club reflecting on the team's recent Scottish Junior Cup glory.

Europa Wschodnia bez klisz i uproszczeń. W „Linii Wschodu” Maks Walewski odkrywa historie, które tłumaczą współczesne spory, kulturę i zmiany w regionie. Słuchaj na antenie Radia Kampus w co drugą sobotę o 12 lub w podcaście – nowe odcinki publikujemy tego samego dnia o 13.

Conflict journalist James Stout travels to the remote Republic of the Marshall Islands, where the US tested its atomic bombs, to learn how communities are dealing with their nuclear legacy and the uncertainty climate change brings to their future.

🎙 Bem-vindo ao Podcast Metrópole! Aqui você acompanha conversas relevantes sobre os principais temas que conectam Curitiba e os 28 municípios da Região Metropolitana. Turismo, transporte público, meio ambiente, proteção animal, consórcios intermunicipais e desenvolvimento econômico são apenas alguns dos assuntos que colocamos em pauta — sempre com convidados que realmente podem fazer a diferença. Apresentado pelo Jornalista Márcio Barros, o podcast Metrópole é um espaço de diálogo, soluções e integração regional. 📍Inscreva-se e acompanhe os episódios semanais que ...

Welcome to the Kinni Cast, an all-new podcast from the City of River Falls featuring real people with a real purpose. On every episode, you’ll hear from City employees to learn more about the work being done to make River Falls a better place. You’ll learn about what projects they’re working on and what drives them to make a positive impact on the River Falls community. So if you’re curious about what’s next for River Falls and want a peek behind the scenes of City Hall, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to the Kinni Cast wherever you get your podcasts and join us for ...

Sit down with London's statutory passenger watchdog - London TravelWatch - as we discuss the latest and greatest happenings in the world of transport. Hear the views of senior leaders within the organisation and unique insights from special guests across the industry, political realm and charity sector. Whether you prefer listening to us on your commute in or prefer to watch us, we've got you covered. Find us on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and all your favourite podcast platforms. All you have left to do is sit back and enjoy the ride!