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After backpacking her way around India, Sarah Macdonald decides she hates the country with a passion. When a beggar at the airport reads her palm and insists she will one day return - and for love - she screams 'Never!' and gives the country, and him, the finger.

Recounting the three weeks of blood, sweat, and tearsthat make up a 7,000 mile journey from the glitzy streets of Paris to the hinterland of northwestern Africa, this incredible tale highlights the most arduous and notorious off-road motorsports event on the planet, the Paris-Dakar Rally. Since its inception in 1979, the rally has attracted more than 3,000 participants from all walks of life.

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...

In 2001, Sharon Pincott traded her privileged life as a high-flying corporate executive to start a new one with the Presidential Elephants of Zimbabwe. She was unpaid, untrained, self-funded, and arrived with the starry-eyed idealism of most foreigners during early encounters with Africa. For 13 years - the worst in Zimbabwe's volatile history - this intrepid Australian woman lived in the Hwange bush fighting for the lives of these elephants, forming an extraordinary and life-changing bond with them.

Upon retirement at the age of sixty-two, and grieving his deceased wife, renowned journalist Bernard Ollivier felt a sense of profound emptiness: What do I do now? While some see retirement as a chance to cash in their chips and settle into a comfy armchair, Ollivier still longed for more. Searching for inspiration, he strapped on his gear, donned his hat, and headed out the front door to hike the Way of St. James, a 1400-mile journey from Paris to Compostela, Spain.

I am Anshul Akhoury, and I am an award winning travel blogger from India. I am an advocate of responsible travel in India and have won Silver in Outlook Traveller India Responsible Travel Awards. Here, on this podcast, I will connect with different experts from the field of responsible travel who have done something significant in this field. My other profiles Blog - https://dailypasseneger.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyuYPTXsb2-eGztAgb4csQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daily.passenger/

Li Juan and her mother own a small convenience store in the Altai Mountains in Northwestern China, where she writes about her life among grasslands and snowy peaks. To her neighbors' surprise, Li decides to join a family of Kazakh herders as they take their 30 boisterous camels, 500 sheep, and over 100 cattle and horses to pasture for the winter.

In Skyfaring, airline pilot and flight romantic Mark Vanhoenacker shares his irrepressible love of flying on a journey from day to night, from new ways of mapmaking and the poetry of physics to the names of winds and the nature of clouds. Here, anew, is the simple wonder and transcendent joy of motion and the remarkable new perspectives that height and distance bestow on everything we love.

Loin des discours sombres, Talents d'Orient dévoile un Orient vibrant, créatif et inspirant. Ici, on parle de ses trésors, de ses rêves et de la beauté de ses cultures, à travers les voix de ceux qui font briller cette région autrement. Des personnalités inspirantes, de belles histoires, de la passion : bienvenue dans ce voyage au cœur de l'Orient, à la découverte de pays méconnus. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Herzlich Willkommen bei Sturmfrei in den Highlands - Real-Talk aus der Gartensauna! Piccolöchen köpfen, Cappuccino extra frothy oder just a cuppa? Macht es euch gemütlich: it’s time to relax mit euren zwei Lieblingsauswanderinnen Ramona und Susanne. 2 Frauen, 2 unterschiedliche Lebensphasen, eine gemeinsame neue Heimat: die schottischen Highlands. Wie gelingt ein Neuanfang? Was bedeutet es, sich immer wieder aus der Komfortzone herauszuwagen und sich dabei ständig neu zu erfinden, Zweifel auszuhalten und Mut zu sammeln? Dabei werden wir euch aber auch mit dem latest Highlandgossip und ...

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Are you seeking peace, healing, connection to nature, and magic in your life? My name is Chuck Pettis, author of the book “Secrets of Sacred Space.” I am the spiritual land artist, owner, and creator of Earth Sanctuary, a peaceful and magical sculpture garden, nature reserve, and retreat center on Whidbey Island, North of Seattle, Washington. I am making this series of podcasts to help you to get the most out of your visit to Earth Sanctuary. I will explain the stories and secrets about each of Earth Sanctuary’s sacred spaces. Come and experience heightened insights and mediations in the...

Think cruising isn’t for you? Host Rona Wheeldon once felt the same - until she discovered expedition cruising.Each week on The Expedition Cruise Podcast, you’ll explore small ships and extraordinary adventures - where exploration, wildlife, science and adventure come first. From polar routes to remote archipelagos, penguins to polar bears, and everything in between, this show is your guide to the fast‑growing world of expedition cruising.Through solo episodes and expert interviews, Rona covers everything you need to know: what an expedition cruise really is, why you should consider one,...

Vamos a Jeju is your hub to help DIY travelers discover the rich culture, serene peace, and natural beauty of Korea's Jeju Island. It's all the magnificent vistas that Hawaii has to offer, but set in an entirely different and exciting culture, all at a fraction of the price. Come join us and unlock:the intrepid sea women who dive for seafood sans breathing aids; the ancient stories still spun by the island's shamanistic practices;the majestic landscape of fire and stone carved by magma; the breathtaking majesty of the island's hidden places.Welcome to our island home!

Für alle, die mehr erfahren wollen: über die besten Hotels und Kreuzfahrten, Gastronomie, Wellness und besondere Erlebnisse. Oliver Kreipe, Inspirations-Manager der Luxusakademie airtours & friends, spricht regelmäßig mit Persönlichkeiten aus der Branche über all die Themen, die das Reisen so faszinierend machen. Ein Podcast von airtours - die Luxusreisemarke der TUI Deutschland GmbH.

この番組は国内外を気ままに旅するフリーランス「ミミディア」が、不定期につぶやくラジオです。

A celebration of all Disney Parks but mostly the American ones.

The map is just a suggestion. Deep Dive: Unmapped is the ultimate dossier for the traveler who refuses to be a tourist. We chase the most authentic experiences on earth—hunting for rare stories, lost art, and the world’s finest craftsmanship. From the tarmac of a private airstrip to the mud of a forgotten jungle track, we bridge the gap between high-altitude luxury and ground-level grit. We are on a constant search for the exceptional: whether it’s uncovering a lost painting in a dusty Italian castle, sourcing a vintage champagne that doesn’t exist on any menu, or testing the latest ...

Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Places. Extraordinary Change.Join Lori and her fascinating guests as they explore communities, dive into adventures, and uncover how purpose sparks impact around the world, and in her own backyard—through laughter, connection, and unforgettable conversations. This series blends travel, connection, storytelling, and adventure to spotlight extraordinary places and the people transforming them. Each episode uncovers how purpose, community, and creativity intersect to spark lasting impact. Through candid interviews, immersive local experiences, and playful ...

Spain Explained is the podcast for people who want to understand Spanish culture, Spanish food, and Spanish traditions beyond the guidebook basics. Hosted by award-winning author and cook Marti Buckley, who's lived in Spain since 2010, this show unpacks the concepts, rituals, and quirks that make Spain… Spain. Whether you're planning a trip to Spain, obsessed with Spanish cuisine, dreaming of moving there, or just curious why lunch can last four hours, this podcast translates the untranslatable. Each episode dives into one single part of Spanish life, from sobremesa to siesta, café con ...