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From the Arctic Ocean to the Kenai Peninsula, the backstreet bars of Anchorage to the Yukon River, Hoagland traveled the “real” Alaska from top to bottom. Here he documents not only the flora and fauna of America’s last frontier, but also the extraordinary people living on the fringe. On his journey he chronicles the lives of an astonishing and unforgettable array of prospectors, trappers, millionaire freebooters, Indians, and a remarkably kind and capable frontier nurse named Linda.

Winner of the British Book Awards, TV & Film Book of the Year, 2005.

In his most challenging journey to date, Palin tackles the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth. It is a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1,800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world's most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history and politics of Asia to this day.

No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant victories and hardships more brilliantly than Jon Krakauer. In this collection of his finest essays and reporting, Krakauer writes of mountains from the memorable perspective of one who has himself struggled with solo madness to scale Alaska's...

If you’re the type to find yourself standing in Pavilion Gardens with a handful of flyers, ten minutes until the next show starts, and no idea what to see next…. This is the guide you need.Buxton Fringe Weekly features conversations with comedians, actors, musicians, poets, and filmmakers, and includes reactions from audiences fresh out of shows and stories from the streets. Familiar favourites and first-timers alike join Maria each week to hype up their shows, spill some behind the scenes intel, and help you determine your Fringe plans.Be part of the podcast! If you’ve seen a brilliant ...

Ehrliche Familienreisen. Geprüfte Familienhotels. In „Wir waren da" nehmen dich Sonja und die Reisemamas von Little Travel Society mit dorthin, wo sie selbst mit ihren Kindern unterwegs waren: in Familienhotels in den Alpen, an Strände am Mittelmeer, in europäische Städte mit Kinderwagen, auf Roadtrips mit Teenagern. Wir checken ein, packen aus, testen das Kinderbuffet, gehen in den Pool – und sagen dir danach ehrlich, was dort funktioniert und was nicht.

“Ascolta Pineto”, prima parte del progetto “Lookaround” promosso dall’Associazione GAP e con l’obiettivo di raccontare Pineto, il suo territorio, le sue storie e le sue curiosità attraverso audioguide, podcast e contenuti immersivi. www.associazionegap.it

Dünyanın saklı kalmış hikayelerini, yerel kültürleri ve ülkelerin tüm gerçek yüzünü keşfetmeye hazır mısınız? Bu programda sizi popüler rotaların ötesine; dünyanın farklı renklerine ve insan hikayelerine ortak olmaya davet ediyorum. Sınırlar her an genişlerken, son olarak 7 ayda 7 Asya ülkesini kapsayan dev macerama eşlik edin: Malezya, Tayland, Vietnam, Singapur, Bali, Japonya ve Kore! Keşfetmenin özgürleştirici ruhuyla; hadi, dünyayı birlikte adımlayalım!

A group of friends recapping their journey from Canada to Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail!

Three travel experts (James Clarke, Will Plummer & Andy Headington) come together to talk about the latest happenings in the world of travel - giving fair, unbiased and unfiltered views to help shape your thinking and make your travel business that much better.

Travelshop Booking helps travelers discover and compare unforgettable tours around the world. With over 15,000 handpicked tour options, trusted reviews, competitive prices, and flexible cancellation policies, Travelshop Booking makes it easy to plan your next adventure. Explore private tours, safaris, expeditions, and unique travel experiences across the globe.https://travelshopbooking.com

A new apartment. A new city. The boxes remain in the corner, unopened. This formal, unhurried memoir documents an arrival. It is a record of an individual mind attempting to find a rhythm in an unfamiliar place, a place defined by its constant, wet spring and its sensory intrusions.

Pull Over is a short-form audio series about American small towns you've been driving past your whole life. Each episode runs about three minutes. One narrator, one town, one specific fact or story that earns your attention. No characters, no plot, no cliffhanger. Just a place that's been waiting for someone to stop. Every episode ends the same way. Pull over.

For over 30 years, award-winning author and explorer James Michael Dorsey has traveled to remote corners of the globe to document tribal cultures that may not exist much longer. "Before They Vanish" brings his stories to life — hosted by Dorsey, produced by Lisa Smith for Big Blend Radio. New episodes air every 4th Monday at 4pm PST.

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THE BLODGETT SHOW is a real talk, storytelling podcast hosted by Chris Blodgett. Each episode is an honest ride through life, work, and the moments that shape us — the wins, the struggles, the lessons, and everything in between. With candid conversations and personal stories, Chris shares perspectives on real-life experiences you won’t hear filtered or sugarcoated. If you enjoy authentic stories, meaningful conversations, and the kind of talks that feel like riding down the road with a friend, this show is for you.

Welcome to Trainsatlantic. Gareth Dennis and Justin Roczniak talk trains. Simple, unmissable, monthly. Full episodes at trainsatlantic.uk, with every third episode free on here. Trainsatlantic is a #Railnatter production hosted by Gareth Dennis (https://bsky.app/profile/garethdennis.uk) and Justin Roczniak (https://bsky.app/profile/donoteat.bsky.social). Theme music is Delayed Baggage by Ryan Stasik (instagram.com/ryanstasik). Follow the show at https://bsky.app/profile/trainsatlantic.uk. Full episodes are available at trainsatlantic.uk

A collection of fiction, non-fiction and poetry on travels in Lancashire, England, with occasional sorties into adjacent counties. - Summary by Phil Benson

This tourism podcast exploring Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties and the city of Cornwall is structured as an eight-part audio series designed to map the region through the voices, experiences, and expertise of the people who shape it. Hosted by Todd Lihou, the series brings a community-first perspective to tourism storytelling, connecting listeners with the individuals and organizations driving culture, events, hospitality, and outdoor experiences across the corridor along the St. Lawrence River.Todd Lihou serves as the guide throughout the series, anchoring each conversation ...

New Year's Day, 2009. Somewhere on the bottom of the world, six teams of adventurers and explorers have gathered to race one another, on foot, to the South Pole. It is the first time that anyone has undertaken such a race in almost a hundred years; the first time since the great Norwegian, Roald...

Oliver Sacks, the bestselling author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, is most famous for his studies of the human mind: insightful and beautifully characterized portraits of those experiencing complex neurological conditions. However, he has another scientific passion...