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Druids, Freemasons and Frankenstein. The Darker Side of Bath, England

Posted August 20, 2020 • 00:33:05

Bath is known for its ancient Roman spa, medieval abbey, and sweeping Georgian terraces. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site in Somerset in the south-west...

Finding Beauty In The Ordinary. A Different Side Of Poland With Ben Aitken

Posted August 5, 2020 • 00:32:02

In this wide-ranging interview with Ben Aitken, we talk about challenging cultural stereotypes, identifying as the ‘Other,’ and how to find beauty...

Travels In Blood And Honey. Kosovo With Elizabeth Gowing

Posted July 22, 2020 • 00:36:31

The word Kosovo brings to mind images of the Balkan War — a place of blood — but Elizabeth Gowing talks about it as a place of sweetness, a place...

A Pocket Of Wilderness: Adventure Travel With Anna McNuff

Posted July 9, 2020 • 00:34:51

Adventure is a mindset. You can find it in a pocket of wilderness in your local area just by doing something different and seeking out the unusual —...

Full Moon Over Noah’s Ark. Ararat With Rick Antonson

Posted June 25, 2020 • 00:46:38

The word Ararat brings to mind an adventure into myth and history and in this episode, I talk to Rick Antonson about his journey to the fabled resting...