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Between 1987 and 1989, Paul Bowles, at the suggestion of a friend, kept a journal to record the daily events of his life. What emerges is not only just a record of the meals, conversations, and health concerns of the author of The Sheltering Sky but also a fascinating look at an artist at work...

In the autumn of 1988, Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club with an ambitious plan: to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Jules Verne's fictional hero Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier. The rules were simple. He had to make the journey in 80 days using only forms of transport that would have been available to Fogg.

THIS GRIPPING AND TRIUMPHANT MEMOIR FOLLOWS A LIVING LEGEND OF EXTREME MOUNTAINEERING AS HE MAKES HIS ASSAULT ON HISTORY, ONE 8,000-METER SUMMIT AT A TIME. For eighteen years Ed Viesturs pursued climbing’s holy grail: to stand atop the world’s fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of...

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to...

""Avoid the Day truly seems to me to push nonfiction memoir as far as it can go without it collapsing into a singularity and I am at a loss for words. You are just going to have to read it."" –Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk A surreal, high-wire act of narrative nonfiction that...

In 2001, martial arts-trained biker Glen Heggstad began a journey from California to the tip of South America on his motorcycle and made it as far as Colombia, where he was kidnapped by local rebels and held captive. Undeterred by more than a month of traumatic incarceration, the 'Striking Viking' finished his trip after being released. Three years later he set out into the world on his bike again, this time searching for truth on his own terms in a world that had become strangled by a climate of fear.

In No Shortage of Good Days John Gierach takes listeners from the Smokies in Tennessee to his home waters in Colorado, from the Canadian Maritimes to Mexico - saltwater or fresh, it's all fishing and all irresistible. As always he writes perceptively about a wide range of subjects: the charm of familiar waters, the etiquette of working with new fishing guides, night fishing when the trout and the mosquitoes are both biting, and fishing snobbery, a pitfall he seems to have largely avoided.

In this sequel to her New York Times bestsellers Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany, the celebrated "bard of Tuscany" (New York Times) lyrically chronicles her continuing, two decades-long love affair with Tuscany's people, art, cuisine, and lifestyle. Frances Mayes offers her readers a...

Phileas Fogg, a distinguished member of London's Reform Club, takes up a wager to circle the globe in just 80 days. Together with manservant Passepartout and a detective named Fix, Fogg makes a fantastic world tour utilizing every means of transportation available in the 1870s. This is a marvelous travelogue mixed with dazzling suspense, delightful fantasy, and lively comedy.

It's two decades since Chris Stewart moved to his farm on the wrong side of a river in southern Spain and his daughter Chlöe is preparing to leave for university. We find Chris, a local literary celebrity, using his fame to help his old sheep-shearing partner find work on a raucous road trip; cooking a TV lunch for visiting British chef, Rick Stein; and, most movingly, visiting famine-stricken Niger for Oxfam.

Looking for inspiration for your next adventure out of London? Join Sophie, your friendly and knowledgeable guide, for Day Trip Diaries, the daily podcast bringing you the best day trips just a short journey from the capital. Each episode is packed with tips on transport, the best local eats, must-see attractions, and unique activities to make your day unforgettable. From charming countryside escapes to hidden gems in nearby cities, Sophie shares everything you need to plan the perfect getaway. Tune in daily for bite-sized episodes brimming with travel inspiration and practical advice to make ...

Flapping our jaws about all things Outdoors on the weekend-warrior level. Interviews; some serious and some not but all aimed at getting you out on the land. There will be news in the outdoor recreation space as well as sharing knowledge of experts & knuckleheads alike. Finding common ground and building community through the love of outdoor adventure. Ivan Outdoors is a Podcast / Videocast on the Ivan Outdoors YouTube channel. The Podcast is done by an outdoor amateur (me) and is intended for an immature amateur-ish audience (if still reading that is you).

Your new travel podcast! Visit a new country each week through the eyes of a local. Learn of: + The best places to stay, + Off the beaten path attractions that only locals will know + Must try foods to eat Stay til the end and learn tips every traveler will want to remember for their next trip. Board the plane and come travel the world with us!

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.

Bienvenue sur Les Voyages de Ways and Days, nouvelle déclinaison sonore du site de photos de voyage : waysandays.com Mettez vos écouteurs ou votre casque et découvrez nos voyages et pérégrinations, résumés en sonores. L'imagination fera le reste. Episodes à écouter par petites touches ou en intégralité, avec curiosité ou par besoin soudain de dépaysement total. Les photos du dernier voyage sont visibles sur waysandays.com à peu près 1 mois après les sonores.

More than 200 years later, the “voyage of discovery” — with its outsized characters, geographic marvels, and wondrous moments of adventure and mystery — continues to draw us along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Revisit the Lewis and Clark Trail and its famous people, landmarks, and events, exploring questions the expedition continues to raise, such as, What really motivated Thomas Jefferson to send out his agents of discovery? What “mutinous expressions” were uttered? What happened to the dog? Why did Meriwether Lewis end his own life?

When Doug Mack picked up a 1963 edition of Europe on Five Dollars a Day, he stumbled on an inspired idea: to boldly go where millions have gone before, relying only on the advice of a travel guide that's nearly a half century out-of-date. Add to the mix his mother's much- documented grand tour through Europe in the late 1960s, and the result is a funny and fascinating journey into a new (old) world, and a disarming look at the ways the classic tourist experience has changed- and has not-in the last generation.

Welcome to the brand new City of John Day podcast. The goal of this podcast is to share information with the residents of John Day about projects and events happening in town, and to help answer questions posed by the community.

”Embark on a journey through time with ’The Day’s Adventure Podcast,’ where history comes alive through the captivating tales from our grandfather’s WWII journals. Join us, two brothers, as we delve into a world of courage, resilience, and unexpected adventures against the backdrop of Groningen, Netherlands. Each episode is a new adventure, blending personal anecdotes with historical narratives, transporting you to the heart of our family’s legacy. From the cobblestone streets of Groningen during the tumult of war to the thrilling exploits of adventurers across eras, ’The Day’s...

Tourist attractions in Yorkshire! We look at the many places to visit in Yorkshire from seaside resorts, Yorkshire beauty spots, towns and cities, walking trails, and other Yorkshire attractions. There are many places of interest in Yorkshire and our guides help you plan your Yorkshire day out! So come and discover all the Yorkshire tourist spots with us! #yorkshire #staycation #daysoutwiththekids #northyorkshire #westyorkshire #eastyorkshire #southyorkshire