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A podcast about travelling to Greece & making the most of your Greek Odyssey

Prêt(e)s à vous lancer dans l'aventure ? Depuis plus de 30 ans, Mike Horn explore les régions les plus sauvages et reculées de la planète. Tour du monde au niveau de l'équateur sans assistance, descente de l'Amazone à la nage, traversée de l'Antarctique en solitaire, expédition au Pôle Nord de nuit... Aujourd'hui, il vous partage sa philosophie de vie et son savoir à travers une série audio inédite.

A podcast dedicated to learning the Croatian language and culture in a fun round about way. Hosted by Uncle Mike and co-hosts Tony D & DJ MOE. This podcast is intended for the person looking to learn general phrases or the person who needs to brush up; all are welcome and it’s fun for the whole family. So join us as we laugh and learn our way through each episode. See you there! - LLCVisit our website:https://www.letslearncroatian.com/We have a YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/c/LetsLearnCroatianLLC Merch Store:https://www.letslearncroatian.com/llc-storeKeep the content flowing, donate to...

SEASON 2 COMING SOON in Spring 2025!! Stop wishing you could speak Italian... And dive right into la dolce vita! Go beyond the basics with our story-based podcast that covers the culture, idioms, grammar and vocabulary of Italy. Season 1 episodes feature a dialogue between American tourists and local Italians they meet in Rome, and then a lively roundtable with hosts Erin and Elisa. Season 2 (coming soon!) is Italian for Travelers: a Field Guide to Italy. *For full episodes and roundtables, get our premium online course content at www.PostcardsFromItalyPodcast.com *

A celebration of 25 years of Provençal living - of lessons learned and changes observed - with his final book, Peter Mayle has crafted a lasting love letter to his adopted home, marked by his signature warmth, wit, and humor.

Conversations on how to plan, build, and live the tiny life. Ethan Waldman from thetinyhouse.net gives you the chance to get inside the heads of tiny house luminaries and every day tiny house dwellers so you can plan, build and live the tiny house life you’ve been dreaming of. Discover how you can create a tiny lifestyle that includes owning your own home, whether it’s a tiny house on wheels, van, or camper that you can take with you, or just a sweet tiny cabin in the mountains. Ethan built his own tiny house on wheels in 2012 and has been educating other tiny house hopefuls ever since. ...

Marco Polo (1254-1324), is probably the most famous Westerner who traveled on the "Silk Road." His journey through Asia lasted 24 years. He traveled the whole of China and returned to tell the tale, which became one of the world's greatest travelogues.

ਸਾਡੀ ਪੌਡਕਾਸਟ ਲੜੀ, "ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਰਾਜਵੰਸ਼" ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਅਮੀਰ ਅਤੇ ਦਿਲਚਸਪ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਦੀ ਯਾਤਰਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੋ ਜਾਓ। ਸਾਡੀ 10-ਐਪੀਸੋਡ ਲੜੀ ਵਿੱਚ, ਅਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਰਾਜਵੰਸ਼ਾਂ ਦੀ ਡੂੰਘਾਈ ਨਾਲ ਖੋਜ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਵਿਭਿੰਨ ਅਤੇ ਜੀਵੰਤ ਖੇਤਰ 'ਤੇ ਰਾਜ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ, ...

In 100 pint-sized chapters, The Ceylon Press History of Sri Lanka, makes accessible an engaging account of an island renowned for a history many times larger and more byzantine than that of far bigger nations. From prehistory to the present day, each short chapter makes lucid a period of the island’s history, telling the intricate story of its rulers, people, and progression.

Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it. “My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s...

Join host Jordan Bradley on an exploration of the various regions and peoples of the Italian peninsula. Season 1 focuses on the lagoon and empire of Venice.

Take your Italian from learner to local with Matteo and Raffaele. Immerse yourself in authentic Italian as we share the ups and downs of daily life, interesting stories, and things that will surprise you about Italy. Plus, as a member, you’ll get interactive transcripts with a translation of your choice; bonus content; early access; and our magical vocabulary helper that shows you minute-by-minute translations while you listen. Com'è facile!

Your go-to source for unique anecdotes from the world's most intriguing destinations and cultures, as seen through the eyes of travel experts and enthusiasts.

In our increasingly frantic daily lives, many people are genuinely fearful of the prospect of solitude, but time alone can be both rich and restorative, especially when travelling. Through on-the-ground reporting and recounting the experiences of artists, writers, and innovators who cherished solitude, Stephanie Rosenbloom considers how being alone as a traveler - and even in one's own city - is conducive to becoming acutely aware of the sensual details of the world - patterns, textures, colors, tastes, sounds - in ways that are difficult to do in the company of others.

There is a fine line between optimism and stupidity. Sometimes I wonder whether I cross that line too often. But what is life without a little risk? It's too easy to sit back and avoid all jeopardy and discomfort, and I suppose that's all right as long as you're comfortable with a life without spice. Life is short enough without wasting it away on the couch.

Each week the BBC Earth podcast brings you entertainment, humour, an abundance of amazing animal stories and unbelievable unheard sounds. Explore the world of animals with superpowers, deep dive into death, hear from heroes passionately protecting the planet and get expert insights into corners of the natural world you’ve never explored before.Hosted by zoologists Rutendo Shackleton and Sebastian Echeverri, each episode features special guests including the world’s most respected scientists and naturalists, stars of film and television, nature Instagrammers and more.Listen, laugh and learn...

In January 2003, Nick Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. It was to mark a milestone in their lives, for at 35 and 36, respectively, they were now the only surviving members of their family. As Nick and Micah travel the globe, the intimate story of their tragic family legacy unfolds in the details of the untimely deaths of their parents and only sister.

Did you forget your world history, and now feel lost when world topics come up in current events? Designed for busy people who forgot (or never learned it in the first place) and need a quick refresh, Wiser World takes foundational world history and makes it approachable and concise. As a former teacher, Alli Roper wants to remind us of the world's foundational, basic history so we can have the context we need think historically about current events, travel, and global topics. Episodes are published once or twice a month, and consist of 101 episodes (100-ish year deep dives into various ...

Trust Me... I'm a Decorator! is a podcast hosted by renowned television personalities and designers Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe. While you may know them best as decorators, they'll be covering all of their favourite things; travel, relationships, food and more with many special guests along the way. Debbie Travis is an international television host and producer, best-selling author, sought-after public speaker, and designer of the Debbie Travis Home Collection and holds women’s retreats at her villa in Tuscany. She is also the creator and host of Debbie Travis' Painted House, Debbie ...

The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled with evocative names of legendary train routes - the Direct-Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, the Delhi Mail from Jaipur, the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur, the Hikari Super Express to Kyoto, and the Trans-Siberian Express - it describes the many places, cultures, sights and sounds he experienced and the fascinating people he met.