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"Safari" in Swahili means a journey, typically a long one. In Dark Star Safari, Theroux's itinerary is African, from Cairo to Cape Town—down the Nile, through Sudan and Ethiopia, to Kenya, Uganda and beyond to South Africa. Journeying by train, boat and cattle truck, he passes through some of the most beautiful—and often life-threatening—landscapes on earth.

In Ghost Train to the Eastern Star, Paul Theroux retraces the steps he took thirty years ago in his classic The Great Railway Bazaar. From the Eurostar in London, he once again sets out on a journey to the East, travelling overland through Eastern Europe, India and Asia. Infused with the changes that have shaped the exterior landscape and enriched with developments to his own perceptions and psychology, Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is an absorbing and beautifully written follow-up to The Great Railway Bazaar.

Join Celeste Skye as she uncovers how Star Alliance's 26 member airlines weave together 1,300 airports and 19,000 daily flights into one unified global network. Discover the engineering, partnerships, and hidden connections that transform complex international travel into seamless journeys. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Rising star and incorrigible playboy Vikram Verma has disappeared, leaving his latest film in jeopardy. Hired by Verma's formidable mother to find him, Inspector Chopra and his sidekick, baby elephant Ganesha, embark on a journey deep into the world's most flamboyant movie industry. As they uncover feuding stars, failed investments and death threats, it seems that many people have a motive for wanting Verma out of the picture. And yet, as Chopra has long suspected, in Bollywood the truth is often stranger than fiction....

Artificial light is everywhere. Not only is it damaging to humans and to wildlife, disrupting our natural rhythms, but it obliterates the subtler lights that have guided us for millennia. In this beautiful exploration of the power of light, Matt Gaw ventures forth into darkness to find out exactly what we're missing.

AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science In the...

'Maunder's book is more than just a biography of the rise and fall of a complicated man . . . It is also a critique of the damage that myth-making and the media can do to an athlete; a study of what happens to a demigod when thrown from Mount Olympus' The Times Charly Gaul is a forgotten cycling...

Embark on a captivating voyage through the skies with "In The Sky With Stars: A History of Air Balloons." This meticulously crafted exploration unveils the extraordinary story of humanity's quest to conquer the skies, from the pioneering days of the Montgolfier brothers to the modern frontiers of space exploration.

With the writers of the Golden Age as her guides—Pushkin, Tolstoy, Gogol, and Turgenev, among others—Sara Wheeler searches for a Russia not in the news, traveling from rinsed northwestern beet fields and the Far Eastern Arctic tundra to the cauldron of nation­alities, religions, and...

An unlikely pilgrim battles agoraphobia to reclaim life beyond the sofa. The 800-kilometer journey along the Camino Frances provides a scenic backdrop to ponder midlife crisis and chronic illness, an empty nest and marital discord, military service and post-traumatic stress, rage and grief, heartbreak and fear - and the way forward.

Join Ranger Theo Wilder as he guides you to wild places where true darkness exists and the night sky reveals wonders most people haven't seen in a century. Each episode blends practical navigation tips, astronomical insights, and the transformative magic of stargazing from America's darkest locations. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

What if the most unforgettable moments of your travels weren’t about the places you went—but the people you met along the way? In 5 Stars, 1 Rock, Shakir takes you on an electrifying adventure across 40+ countries and all seven continents, sharing stories of deep friendships, unexpected connections, and the highs and lows of life on the road.

From brilliant young polymath Andrew Rader—an MIT-credentialed scientist, popular podcast host, and SpaceX mission manager—an “engaging” (Tim Marshall, New York Times bestselling author) chronicle showcasing our human desire to continually explore new and uncharted territory, from...

From a small-town boy flipping through almanacs and tracing my fingers across dusty globes, to a seasoned world traveler who’s stepped foot in 90 countries—this is the inspiring story of a life shaped by curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to explore the world as much as possible. In 3 Star Gypsy, Jeff shares how a childhood fascination with maps and foreign lands led to a life of real-world adventure. After joining the U.S. Navy, the dream of travel became a reality, with ports of call that opened the door to a world beyond imagination. But the journey didn’t stop there.

What would YOU do with a multi-million-dollar aircraft and time on your hands? Join the adventures of a Silicon Valley salaryman whose good fortune put him in the pilot's seat of a radical, high-tech Beechcraft Starship airplane, one of only a handful ever made. He set out on what many only dream of: slowly meandering around the world with no fixed route and no fixed return date. Discover new countries and cultures.

You are made for freedom and adventure, friendship and romance. Yet too much of your life is spent unfulfilled at work, restless at home, and bored at church. All the while, you know there is something more. You'll find some of life's best moments waiting for you over a campfire, on a river - even in that coffee shop or brewery you didn't know you'd discover along the way. It's time to begin the search.

Without proper guidance, your UFO spotting attempts might be met with frustration rather than excitement. With our UFO spotting guide, you’ll have the knowledge and tools needed to transform your stargazing into a thrilling adventure.

The Star Ingredient, a documentary podcast series, will take you on a culinary journey across Africa where we’ll meet communities and local chefs on a mission to revive the continent’s indigenous crops - all while sharing delicious new recipes and flavours.Ce podcast en français: La surprise du chef. This project was funded by the European Journalism Centre, through the Solutions Journalism Accelerator. This fund is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our podcast is filled with ways to live a more natural, not necessarily vegan or vegetarian, lifestyle. Great information for the entire family from children to the elderly. Including some recipes and how-to tips plus DIYs. We also have room for fun traveling tips, van life, and tiny house living. Our goal is to share sustainable living and natural living.

Travel & Stars – Urlaubsgeschichten von Promis & Insidern aus erster Hand ✈️🌍 Wie reist Frauke Ludowig fernab des Rampenlichts? Welche Tour-Anekdoten hat Rudolf Schenker von den Scorpions im Gepäck? Und welche kuriosen Reise-Stories entlockt Ruth Moschner ein Lachkrampf-Potenzial? In Travel & Stars spricht Gastgeber Timo Kohlenberg mit Prominenten, die offen über ihre Lieblingsorte, Hotels und unvergesslichen Momente erzählen – und mit Destination-Profis, die ihre Heimat wie niemand sonst kennen: von Denver & Colorado bis zur Mauritius oder durch die Südstaaten. So bekommst du ...