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Martyrs to hypochondria and general seediness, J. and his friends George and Harris decide that a jaunt up the Thames would suit them just fine. But when they set off, they can hardly predict the troubles that lie ahead with tow-ropes, unreliable weather forecasts, and tins of pineapple chunks---not to mention the devastation left in the wake of J.'s small fox-terrier Montmorency.

Written as a series of vignettes, this rewarding book recounts the life and adventures of respected writer Mary Fisher. Decades of travel through America and Europe supply the fodder for these tales, with wonderful details of the people, places, foods, and thoughts that have flavored her journey.

From the first call to a Portland detective about a missing woman to the police’s growing certainty that she had been murdered, from the heroic efforts to locate the body to the flight from Maine of their chief suspect, and from the painstaking work of collecting evidence and building a case to the struggles over jurisdictional questions to the twists and turns of the eventual trial, Finding Amy is a dramatic story of brutal murder and exemplary police work with the human beings and emotion behind the shield.

Now on the race’s centennial, award-winning author David K. Randall tells the story of this riveting, long-forgotten race. Through larger-than-life characters, treacherous landings, disease, and ultimately triumph, Into Unknown Skies demonstrates how one race returned America to aviation greatness. A story of underdog teammates, bold exploration, and American ingenuity, Into Unknown Skies is an untold adventure tale showing the power of flight to bring the world together.

Hello and welcome to The Faerie Folk - a travel, folklore and storytelling podcast that takes you on an magical tour to discover the myth and the magic of the United Kingdom, without leaving the comfort of your own home. Join your mystical host as she guides you on an audio adventure to discover the rich history, culture and folklore of the U.K through immersive audio soundscapes, friendly narration and historical deep-dives. Each episode features a retelling of a local folktale, a discussion of its origins and some handy travel tips so you can experience some of the magic on your own ...

Ever wonder what it would be like to pick up one day and move abroad? In the summer of 2013, Kris Loomis and her husband sold all their worldly possessions and, along with their three-legged cat, Triplet, did just that. They left their comfy life behind and moved to Ecuador! Follow along as they battle 'mañana' time, stinky buses, and the dreaded 'Frankenstein' shower. Will they adjust to South American culture? Will Triplet learn to meow in Spanish?

Disneyland is magical, but let’s be real—it can also be a maze of long lines, expensive churros, and Genie+ confusion. The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Disneyland cuts through the chaos with expert tips, insider hacks, and time-saving strategies to help you experience the parks like a pro.

Greater Than a Tourist: Cleveland by author Meghan K. Donovan offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the best location in the nation.

Travel Stories and Random Occurrences from my life. First season starting with moving and living abroad.

Are Kalvø è cresciuto in un paesino da fiaba nel Nordovest della Norvegia, circondato da fiordi e montagne e visitato da milioni di persone provenienti da tutto il mondo. Eppure lui non è un uomo da "aria aperta»" e, una volta trasferitosi in città, non si è più guardato indietro. Ma questo non è mai stato un problema. Almeno fino a qualche anno fa, quando si è ritrovato senza più un amico perché andavano tutti in gita tra i monti, come ogni buon scandinavo che si rispetti.

Welcome to Untold Travel Connections. Come join us as we explore our passion for sharing, hearing and helping create travel stories for everyone. We are a “couple” of travel enthusiasts who love connecting with active and aspiring travelers. (Plus, those in between) We want to explore our world and share it with you! (Untold Travel Connections is an affiliate of Phareway Travels and Nexion)Ask Jay about the Agency! Ask us about our Podcast! We've got connections.

In the early 1960s, most middle-class American women in their twenties had their lives laid out for them: Marriage, children, and life in the suburbs. Most, but not all. Breathless is the story of a girl who represents those who rebelled against conventional expectations. Paris was a magnet for those eager to resist domesticity, and like many young women of the decade, Nancy K. Miller was enamored of everything French - from perfume and Herms scarves to the writing of Simone de Beauvoir and the New Wave films of Jeanne Moreau.

Experience life as an international student all around the world with Veronika and her friends! In a series of interviews, we talk about applying to leading global universities and programs, cultural differences, adaptation to new countries, academics, learning languages, and life abroad as a whole.Veronika is a sophomore at Washington and Lee University in the United States from Moscow, Russia. With friends all over the world and personal experience of living abroad at a young age, she dedicated this podcast to making global education more accessible and raising cultural awareness. Hosted on ...

Christian von ELECTRIC elephant wandert nach Seoul aus und nimmt euch mit auf seine Reise. Ein Deutscher in Südkorea also. In seinen regelmäßigen Updates erzählt er Kumpel Felix (ebenfalls Mitglied von ELECTRIC elephant), wie er sich in der koreanischen Hauptstadt ein neues Leben aufbaut und was er für interessante Dinge erlebt hat. Außerdem gibt er euch spannende Einblicke in das südkoreanische Stadtleben und die Kultur. Gleichzeitig hält Felix ihn über die Geschehnisse in Deutschland und dem fränkischen Bad Windsheim auf dem laufenden. Die beiden Kumpels lassen euch an ihrem ...

Meet Henry David Thoreau, US Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, and other intrepid explorers as you travel northern Maine's rugged woods and waters. In a wild country of ledge and trees that stubbornly resists encroaching civilization, find a young couple padding through the trials, triumphs, and sheer mental and physical exhaustion of wilderness travel severely testing their ability to get along and even complete the trip. Fill your ears with roaring rapids and yodeling loons. Smell pungent spruce and dank swamps.

Catering to both French and Dutch sensibilities (with a lot of American influences), this island is great for those who want a European or American vacation in a tropical location. The wealth of casinos, night spots and restaurants make this a no-brainer for Cruise Passengers and other travelers.

Shane K. Bernard's Teche examines this legendary waterway of the American deep south. Bernard delves into the bayou's geologic formation as a vestige of the Mississippi and Red Rivers, its prehistoric Native American occupation, and its colonial settlement by French, Spanish, and eventually, Anglo-American pioneers. He surveys the coming of indigo, cotton, and sugar; steam-powered sugar mills, and riverboats; and the brutal institution of slavery. He also examines the impact of the Civil War on the Teche.

Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome tells the story of three friends and their dog after they decide to take a boating trip along the Thames River. Taking a boat along the river was a popular way to spend a few days at the time, but most people who indulged in the activity probably didn't have as adventurous a time as J, George, Harris, and Montmorency the fox terrier when they came upon the perfect way (at least, it seems like this at the time) to spend their summer holidays.

Forgive the ammo, but these are humor-filled tales of misadventures in Slovakia. From November to March 1 of 2020, yours truly drank much, fought some, remained lost, hurt much, fell a lot, locked myself out of hostels and trains. Fell down several occasions amid the tall Tatra Mountains.

福岡・佐賀がメインエリアのKBCラジオで毎週土曜よる10時～放送中の韓国トレンド情報番組。日韓総合エンタメの要素が強い番組ですが、ANNソウル支局特派員からのリポートや韓国旅行、グルメ、K-POPそして韓国語・・・韓国のニュースなどトレンドを追いかけて発信しています！聴けば韓国トレンドまるわかりの1時間デス(^^♪