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Catching all the fascination and humour of travel in out-of-the-way places, One's Company is Peter Fleming's account of his journey through Russia and Manchuria to China when he was Special Correspondent to The Times in the 1930s. Fleming spent seven months with the "object of investigating the Communist situation in South China" at a time when, as far as he knew, "no previous journey had been made to the anti-communist front by a foreigner", and on its publication in 1934, One's Company won widespread critical acclaim.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of the PEN New England Award “Enchanting…A book filled with so much love…Long before Oregon, Rinker Buck has convinced us that the best way to see America is from the seat of a covered wagon.” —The Wall Street Journal “Amazing…A real...

For fans of The Lost City of Z, Walking the Amazon, and Turn Right at Machu Picchu comes naturalist and explorer Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land and presents an impassioned call to save it.

It is now three months since Victor and Marigold moved to the mountain village of Meli, developing new friendships and marking their life-changing move with a traditional house blessing ceremony. Victor integrates into village life and improves his language skills by helping out at the local taverna, after sanitizing the place to his exacting hygiene standards. Barry's budding romance with Cynthia continues apace, whilst Marigold turns to a spot of matchmaking, arranging a dinner party for Meli's eligible bachelors and her best friend Geraldine who is over for a visit. 

With his characteristic blend of scientific insight, personal biography, and poetic narrative, The Complete John Muir Collection is a fascinating audiobook for nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone passionate about the rich history behind America’s most beloved national park.

Presenter Brett Westwood joins forces with BAFTA award-winning producer and naturalist Stephen Moss for six delightful and informative series, introducing us to some of Britain's most popular and best-loved birds. Together with wildlife sound recordist Chris Moss, they tour the UK, tracking down the rich variety of species that make their home there - from garden and woodland birds to ones that live on water, by the coast, on farms and in the mountains and moors. 

Bloomsbury presents Tales from the Tillerman written and read by Steve Haywood. ‘Haywood imprints his inimitable humour on his descriptions of the people and places he meets along the way.’ BBC Countryfile magazine ‘He conjures up a picture of a different world, filled with interesting and...

Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a hilarious collection of true tales from top ­safari guide Peter Allison. In a place where the wrong behavior could get you eaten, Allison has survived face-to-face encounters with big cats, angry ­elephants, and the world's most unpredictable animals: herds of untamed tourists and foolhardy guides whose outrageous antics sometimes make them even more dangerous than a pride of hungry lions!

Travel with Little Lucy around the globe and learn a little geography and small bits about other cultures.(Summary by Laura Caldwell)

to podcast podróżniczy o historii, kulturze, geografii i niezwykłych opowieściach z różnych zakątków świata. Tworzymy historie dla osób, które lubią podróżować świadomie, słuchać w drodze i odkrywać miejsca głębiej niż z przewodnika. Podcast tworzony przez Kiribati Club.

Hello!We are Isla and Sam, 2 girls from Scotland with a love of theme parks, Disney, Universal and all things magical.Join us fortnightly for a chat about our favourite places, foods, fashion, characters, rides and everything in between!Want to join us for a chat? We would love guests to come and share their favourite things with us too.

Hello Universal fans!Welcome to the little podcast of Husband and Wife, Gary and Becca. We’ve been visiting Universal Orlando for 15 years and Annual Passholders for 9. We chat the parks every day so why not hit record?

I scruple not to confess that with all her faults, and she has some, I love her dearly : I owe her many mirthful moments, and the deeper pleasure still of believing that she has brought mirthful moments to others also. Honestly avowing this to be the case, can any one wonder, can any one blame me, for feeling an affectionate longing at my heart to follow her upon the expedition upon which I sent her when last we parted'? I will forthwith proceed to tell them all that has happened to this dear excellent lady since General Hubert and Mr. Stephenson left her in her grand drawing-room in ...

Di basolo in basolo. Da Terracina a Capua: diario di un cammino lungo la via Appia.Di basolo in basolo è il podcast nato dal Laboratorio di Archeologia e Turismo dell'Università di Padova, dedicato al racconto del cammino compiuto lungo la Via Appia, nel tratto compreso tra Terracina e Santa Maria Capua Vetere, da quattordici studenti e dal loro docente, dal 2 al 6 marzo 2026.Ogni episodio prende spunto da uno dei luoghi attraversati durante il percorso – città, monumenti, paesaggi, infrastrutture e siti archeologici – e lo racconta intrecciando storia, archeologia ed esperienza diretta...

Landgezwitscher – Der Schleswig-Holstein-Podcast erzählt die Geschichten des ländlichen Schleswig-Holsteins. Julia und Holger treffen Menschen, die mit ihren Ideen, ihrer Leidenschaft und ihrem Engagement das Land zwischen Nordsee und Ostsee prägen. Sie sprechen mit Gastgeberinnen und Gastgebern, Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmern, Ehrenamtlichen, Kreativen und vielen weiteren Persönlichkeiten, die ihre Region mitgestalten. Dabei entstehen authentische Gespräche über Heimat, Tourismus, Gastfreundschaft, Innovation, Tradition und die kleinen Geschichten, die oft die schönsten sind. ...

A podcast about moving through wild places -- on rock, in water, on the road.In the Maquis follows the coastlines, ridges, and desert roads of Corsica, Morocco, Scandinavia and beyond, through the four seasons. Surfing Atlantic swells in Morocco. Freediving the marine reserves of the Mediterranean. Crossing Corsica on the GR20. Sleeping wild in the Nordic archipelago. Each episode is a scripted narrative that takes you somewhere specific -- and leaves you with something you can actually use before you go.New episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel is about so much more than the highlights in a brochure. Hosted by travel advisor Katy Jones, Beyond the Brochure takes you behind the scenes of river cruises, European adventures, destination experiences, and the travel planning process itself. You’ll discover insider tips, honest advice, hidden gems, and real stories that help travelers move beyond the marketing and make confident travel decisions. Whether you’re dreaming of a Christmas market river cruise, planning your next European getaway, or simply looking for inspiration, each episode will help you travel smarter, travel ...

Mettete in moto, allacciate le cinture e alzate il volume: è nato Viaggi on the road, il nuovo podcast interamente dedicato a chi ha la casa su quattro ruote e l'orizzonte come unico confine!🗺️🧭Non si tratta della solita guida turistica, ma di un vero e proprio viaggio sonoro.In ogni episodio vi porteremo a bordo con noi per raccontarvi:Le strade meno battute: Dai piccoli borghi nascosti ai panorami mozzafiato da risveglio in libera.Storie di vita itinerante: Gli incontri incredibili, gli imprevisti che diventano avventure e la bellezza della libertà.L'essenza del "Van Life": Quel ...

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Wildlands News Podcast is an audio field guide to America's wild places, national parks, forests, monuments, and the public lands most shows overlook. Hosted by a former Army officer, Shawn Spainhour brings the discipline of someone trained where preparation was life-or-death and the curiosity of someone who explores these places for the love of it.Every marquee park gets a multi-part series: the history that shaped it, the visit that prepares you for it, and where to stay when you get there. Between parks, standalone Field Skills episodes cover the survival knowledge that keeps people alive ...