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If you want to be inspired or you are planning a life-changing trip to Thailand, this is the podcast for you. We help you plan your trip of a lifetime to the land of smiles. Learn more at www.ThailandAdventureNetwork.com Link to watch the official podcast trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0XgTe7uBco

Welcome to Third Culture Kids, the podcast that delves into the unique and diverse world of third culture kids (TCKs). Join sisters Skye and Sjell as they explore the TCK experience, featuring candid interviews with TCKs from all walks of life. Expect fresh global perspectives, laughter, and deep insights as we uncover what it means to grow up between cultures. Whether you're a TCK, raising one, or simply intrigued by this global phenomenon, listen as we explore what makes us all human. We're Ads free! If you'd like to buy us a coffee, you can here: https://buymeacoffee.com/thirdculturekids ...

Lipulekh pass has a remarkable history, it has been used by ancient traders, mendicants, and pilgrims traversing between Nepal and Tibet. Where it connects Uttarakhand(India) and Nepal with the old trading town of Taklakot (Purang) in Tibet. Currently, this pass is open for cross-border trade every year from June to September.

Twain's retelling of his adventures in Europe, A Tramp Abroad exudes with the author's shrewd observations and highly opinionated comments on Old World culture, and showcases his unparalleled ability to integrate humorous sketches, autobiographical tidbits, and historical anecdotes in a consistently entertaining narrative. Cast in the form of a walking tour through Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy, A Tramp Abroad includes among its adventures a voyage by raft down the Neckar and an ascent of Mount Blanc by telescope, as well as the author's attempts to study art.

“Bowles is at his best when writing about places. He can evoke a place with a few sure strokes.” —New York Times “His work is art. At his best, Bowles has no peer.” —Time Travels is a thrilling anthology of the travel writings of Paul Bowles, author of the era-defining post-war novel...

An engaging collection of travel essays by the author of The Sheltering Sky Their Heads are Green, Their Hands are Blue deals largely with places in the world that few Westerners have ever heard of, much less seen—places as yet unencumbered by the trappings, luxuries, and corruptions of modern...

Join host Lauren Turton and the team at Estudio Creativo on🌵 The Wild Baja Show: 🎙️ Exploring the People, Places, and Things of the Baja Peninsula. 🌊 From Tijuana to Cabo and everywhere in between. 🎬 Produced by @EstudioCreativo

In 1911, Hermann Hesse sailed through southeastern Asian waters on a trip that would define much of his later writing. Hesse brings his unique eye to scenes such as adventures in a rickshaw, watching foreign theater performances, exploring strange floating cities on stilts, and luxuriating in...

Fueled by a powerful curiosity - and by a need to see, feel, and hear, firsthand and close-up - Michael Crichton's journeys have carried him into worlds diverse and compelling - swimming with mud sharks in Tahiti, tracking wild animals through the jungle of Rwanda. This is a record of those travels - an exhilarating quest across the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world, a determined odyssey into the unfathomable, spiritual depths of the inner world.

ଉତ୍ତର ଆମେରିକାର ପଶ୍ଚିମରେ ସୁଦୀର୍ଘ ରକି ପର୍ବତମାଳା ଅନ୍ତର୍ଗତ ଏକ ବିସ୍ମୟକର ସ୍ଥାନ ହେଉଛି 'ୟେଲୋ ଷ୍ଟୋନ ନ୍ୟାସନାଲ ପାର୍କ'...

No hotel is as inseparably linked to its city than Raffles Hotel, writes Pico Iyer, arguably the world's greatest travel writer alive. Drawing upon numerous stays in Raffles over 35 years and the fast-ascending city all around it, Iyer—a lifelong global soul—reflects on the "Grand Old...

Sur les rives de l'Amazone, la jungle s'étend indéfiniment et partout le danger guette. À l'aube du XXe siècle le colonel Fawcett s'enfonce dans cet enfer vert, en quête d'un mystérieux royaume, d'une civilisation riche et oubliée. Prêt à tout risquer pour entrer dans l'Histoire, l'aventurier affronte animaux sauvages et tribus indigènes. Mais, bientôt, Fawcett ne donne plus aucun signe de vie.

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.

In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddle board and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked region. Over 1,200 miles and ten weeks, he explored the healing potential of "blue space"—the aquatic equivalent of green space—and sought out others drawn to their local waters.

ବରିଷ୍ଠ କବି ଡ. ପ୍ରସନ୍ନ କୁମାର ମହାନ୍ତିଙ୍କ ଆମେରିକା ଭ୍ରମଣର ଅନୁଭୂତିକୁ ନେଇ ପ୍ରକାଶିତ 'ସେ ଦେଶ'! ବହିଟି ପଢିଲାବେଳେ ମନେହୁଏ...

Wielkie Małe Historie - Na Ratunek to podcast kanału National Geographic, który oddaje głos ratownikom działającym na pierwszej linii pomocy w górach i nad wodą. Każdy z pięciu odcinków to spotkanie z ratownikami TOPR, GOPR i WOPR, którzy opowiadają o kulisach codziennej pracy oraz akcjach, które na zawsze zapisały się w ich pamięci. To historie o decyzjach podejmowanych w ułamkach sekund, o zaufaniu do zespołu i własnego doświadczenia, ale też o wątpliwościach, strachu i emocjach, które nie znikają wraz z zakończeniem akcji. Seria odsłania kulisy pracy ratowników ...

Je reçois des invités que j’ai eu la chance de rencontrer et/ou qui m’ont profondément inspirées, par leurs expertises, leur état d’esprit ou les projets incroyables qu’ils mettent en place ! J’ai à cœur de sensibiliser et surtout d’inspirer toutes les personnes qui souhaitent revenir à un mode de vie simple, sain, minimaliste, que nous propose souvent le voyage, les expériences et le DIY comme toile de fond et fils conducteurs. Vous trouverez aussi des partages pour mieux comprendre votre bien-être, prendre des décisions éclairées et avancer vers une santé plus ...

Von Hobbingen zum Einsamen Berg oder nach Mordor: Die Karten von Mittelerde sind für die Geschichten von Bilbo und Frodo unvermeidlich und mit ihnen fest verbunden. Doch sind die Karten aus diesen Geschichten weit nicht die einzigen aus der Feder von J.R.R. und Christopher Tolkien. Über 60 Karten haben beide geschaffen. Tobias und Lukas erkunden miteinander die Flüsse, Täler und Gebirge von Mittelerde und darüber hinaus penibel bis ins kleinste Detail. Wir nehmen die Karten von Mittelerde Stück für Stück auseinander und sehen uns Details an, die auf den ersten Blick verloren gehen. ...

Let’s Taco ’Bout It is written and produced by EAST students at John Tyson Elementary School! Join the 5th grade hosts as they highlight restaurants on the🌮 Springdale Taco Trail and taco ’bout what makes each stop special. In every episode, you'll hear from a local restaurant owner from the Springdale Taco Trail and learn about their story, their tacos, and what makes their restaurant a favorite in our community. It will be a tasty adventure full of learning and conversation so Let's TACO 'Bout the Springdale Taco Trail!

We are all travelers on a single current - a River of Space and Time flowing from the hearts of ancient suns into the distant future. But we aren't just standing on the banks watching it pass; we are part of the stream.The Star River is an exploration of that profound connection. Hosted by Eric Loyd - the Astropotamus - this show bridges the gap between the technical and the transcendent. Through the lenses of astrophotographers, the melodies of musicians, and the insights of celestial explorers, we examine how we are inextricably linked to the cosmos.Every journey begins with a ritual: ...