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Steve Haywood has been cruising the inland waterways for 50 years, and has amassed a following of readers and listeners keen to hear about his travelling tales on Britain’s beautiful canals and rivers. Tales from the Tillerman is both his tribute to Britain’s canals, rivers and countryside and a celebration of Britishness in all its eccentric glory. Unlike Steve’s previous titles, Tales from the Tillerman is casting the net wider and drawing from his full 50 years of experience, recounting the many hair-raising escapades he’s had up and down the country.

When Jack Hitt set out to walk the 500 miles from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, he submitted to the rigorous traditions of Europe's oldest form of packaged tour, a pilgrimage that has been walked by millions in the history of Christendom. Off the Road is an unforgettable exploration of the sites that people believe God once touched.

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.

A Waterstones Travel Book of the Year 2023 A funny, warm and timely meditation on identity and belonging, following the scenic route along the England–Wales border: Britain’s deepest faultline. There is a line on the map: to one side Wales, small, rugged and stubborn; on the other England...

Driven by a desire to break free from his mediocre, middle-class existence and escape the Belfast (IRA) “Troubles” of the 70’s, Chris Donaldson strikes out on his café racing Moto Guzzi on a cross-country roadtrip of self-discovery. But when the Iranian revolution stops the planned motorcycle trip to Australia, he switches gears and begins a 33-country, 50,000-mile odyssey across Europe, Asia, and the Americas including 10,000 miles on an ocean-going racing yacht.

When dark, sinister clouds loom, Victoria and Joe find themselves facing life-changing decisions. Happily, silver linings also abound in this, the fifth Old Fools chronicle. A fresh new face joins the cast of familiar characters but the return of a bad penny may be more than some can handle. What does the future hold for the Spanish village of El Hoyo and the two old fools?

Damian Le Bas grew up surrounded by Gypsy history. His great-grandmother would tell him stories of her childhood in the ancient Romani language: the places her family stopped and worked, the ways they lived, the superstitions and lore of their people. But his own experience of life on the road was limited to Ford Transit journeys from West Sussex to Hampshire to sell flowers. In a bid to better understand his Gypsy heritage, the history of Britain's Romanies and the rhythms of their life today, Damian sets out on a journey to discover the atchin tans, or stopping places.

The DLZ Podcast is your new go-to source for all things Delaware County. From hidden gems and local favorites to upcoming events, seasonal experiences, and behind-the-scenes stories, we’re bringing you the best of what’s happening right here in Delaware County. Each episode dives into the people, places, and moments that make our community worth exploring. Whether you’re a lifelong local or just discovering the area. Expect fresh conversations, insider tips, and plenty of ideas to help you plan your next adventure.

Real golfers. Real budgets. Really sick trips. The stories, formats, budgets, and traditions behind unforgettable golf trips for everyday golfers. We dissect the trip your buddy group is actually capable of pulling off — and the small choices that turn it from "fine" into a story you'll tell for the rest of your life.

A Moment in the Nordics is a podcast featuring candid conversations with the founders, entrepreneurs and leaders shaping the future of Nordic travel. Hosted by Jonny Cooper, it explores the stories behind standout businesses, the thinking behind exceptional experiences, and the ambition driving one of the world’s most distinctive travel regions.

Inside the Mani goes beyond the travel brochure to bring you the real stories of one of Greece's most captivating regions. Conversations with locals, foreigners and the people who came to the Mani — and never left.

Just Lake a Dream is a play on words that emphasizes how Lake Garda is truly a dream place. It's a dream because it's not just a lake, but the largest lake in Italy, bordering three regions (Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige), and each offering countless opportunities for diverse experiences, including sports, nature, food and wine, culture, and entertainment. The places where all these ingredients often blend together to create unforgettable experiences are Camping Villages, where you can fully experience the essence of Lake Garda and are ideal starting points for visiting and ...

Bussie komt zo vertelt de echte verhalen achter het reizen met aangepast vervoer in Nederland: van regiotaxi’s tot het landelijke bovenregionale systeem Valys.Hoe werkt dat vervoer in de praktijk? Waar loopt het spaak? En welke momenten maken het juist onmisbaar?Reizigers, chauffeurs en betrokkenen delen hun ervaringen: eerlijk, rauw, grappig, soms frustrerend — maar altijd herkenbaar.Stap in, luister mee, en ontdek wat er allemaal ontstaat terwijl iedereen wacht op… het bussie.Bussie komt zo is een podcast over Valys; het landelijke vervoerssysteem voor mensen met een ...

Keith Floyd’s exuberant personality, as much as his cooking skills, has made him a favourite both as bestselling author and as television presenter. But here, for the first time, he tells his own story – and it is full of surprises. An idiosyncratic, splendid autobiography of a well known...

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.

The two-and-a-half-year journey spanned the mountains and deserts of former Soviet Republics, Afghanistan on the fearful brink of foreign withdrawal, and remote corners of the Congolese jungle. From hiking through sandstorms in the Gobi desert to barreling down rapids in a dugout canoe, this perilous adventure, and Charlie’s many encounters along the way, gives insight into the past, present, and future of often-overlooked places during periods of great change.

Driving terrified me; I hadn't done it in a decade. But if I could drive in India, I could drive anywhere. If I drive a tuk-tuk, I could drive anything. And if I said yes, I'd get to spend 10 days with her. Would that be enough time to find out who she was, what she wanted, and then convince her to abandon that and want me instead? There was only one way to find out.

On the Road with Penguin Classics is a podcast that takes a stroll around the world's favourite books. In each episode, author and editor Henry Eliot travels to a different literary location to explore a brilliant book in the company of a remarkable reader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At age 22, Charlie Walker left home in search of adventure. Fleeing the boredom that comes with comfort, he set off on a secondhand bicycle. The aim was simple: to pedal to the furthest point in each of Europe, Asia, and Africa. He didn’t train or plan. He just started. The journey was an escape from an unremarkable existence, a pursuit of hardship, and a chance to shed the complacency of middle England. From the brutality of winter on the Tibetan plateau, to the claustrophobia of the Southeast Asian jungle, the quest provided Charlie with ample opportunity to test his mettle.

Colm Tóibín's Homage to Barcelona celebrates one of Europe’s greatest cities – a cosmopolitan hub of vibrant architecture, art, culture and nightlife. It moves from the story of the city’s founding and its huge expansion in the nineteenth century to the lives of Gaudí, Miró, Picasso...