All Over The Place with Jeremy Bassetti

Listen to the Episode Episode Synopsis Today's episode brings us to Oxford, U.K., where Anna Sherman speaks with us about trespassing into foreign cultures, finding a voice in a new language, and thinking about time in Japan. We also talk about her debut book, The Bells of Old Tokyo: Meditations on Time and a City. In the interview, Anna and I bring up The Book of Tea, The Daibo Coffee Manual, Daibo Dreamed of Coffee, and Pico Iyer, whom I recently interviewed for this podcast. You can read the excerpt of The Bells of Old Tokyo that deals with love hotels and language on LitHub. You can also read the text-based interview with Anna Sherman on our website. Connect with Anna Sherman Connect with Anna Sherman on her homepage or on Twitter. More Episodes & Support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram) .ugb-f4a7829 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-f4a7829 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-f4a7829 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-f4a7829 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-f4a7829 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-f4a7829 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the Episode Episode Synopsis Today's episode brings us to Birmingham, U.K., where Jonathan Chatwin speaks with us about modern Beijing and urban design, his travel writing influences, and his new book Long Peace Street: A Walk in Modern China (Manchester 2019). Jonathan holds a PhD in English literature and writes regularly on Chinese history and culture. His essays have been published by the British Film Institute, the South China Morning Post, and the Asian Review of Books to name a few. His first book is Anywhere Out of the World, a biography on the travel writer Bruce Chatwin. Connect with Jonathan Chatwin Connect with Jonathan Chatwin on his homepage or on Twitter. More Episodes & Support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram) .ugb-0044fc1 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-0044fc1 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-0044fc1 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-0044fc1 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-0044fc1 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-0044fc1 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the Episode Episode Synopsis Today's episode brings us to Orlando, where I'm recording a solo show! I give reflections following a year of podcasting, my goals for 2020, and some personal updates. I wanted to do a one-year reflection on the show closer to the New Year's Day, but I couldn't because of wanting to honor my episode release schedule. This might seem odd as it is in the middle of January already and people are tired of these end-of-year reviews, but here I am. 2019 Reflection The podcast is a year old and it has exceeded my expectations. Within the first few months of 2019, the podcast found its footing, so to speak, and has sharpened its focus. First, the show was about "the intersection between travel and creativity," but I found that to be a bit too broad. If you recall, I had chummy interviews with friends who live abroad. And those episodes were, as the name implied, a bit all over the place. But sometime in the first half of 2019, the podcast came into focus and I was able to identify not just what I was really interested in talking about, but a hole in the market, so to speak. So, since we found our footing, I've interviewed established voices in the travel writing space like Paul Theroux and Pico Iyer. And I've interviewed young, energized, and emerging writers like Monisha Rajesh. I am reaffirming my commitment to interviewing travel writers for the next year, with hopes to cover more diverse perspectives in the travel writing space. Stay tuned for more. Listening Stats I won't get into statistics too much here, as last year was the first year and we don't have a basis for comparison in terms of growth. And, to be honest, I'm not someone who stresses over the numbers. Though, I do look at them from time to time, and I'm humbled to report that last year we had some 1,300 unique listeners. So, if you're one of the 1,300, thank you! And I hope you keep listening in 2020. Goals for 2020 Goal #1) I'd like to have more listeners. One way I plan on doing this is by opening up the website to guest articles that deal with the business and craft of travel writing. So, if you want to write a guest post, please send me an email or tweet with your idea. Another tactic is that I am interested in publishing more written interviews. So, if you have written a travel book and want to be interviewed, please drop me a line. You can, of course help me achieve my goal by sharing the show with your friends on social media, and by reviewing the show in your favorite podcast app. This really does help the podcast gain more exposure. Goal #2) Work towards having the podcast become financially self-sufficient. The podcast and website does have some costs like hosting and domain expenses. The show demands considerable time for research, editing, and regular management. As I don't want to run ads on the show, I've opened up a Patreon page to help offset some of these fees. I don't have any patrons yet, but my 2020 goal is to get at least 2 new patrons a month. You can visit patreon.com/TravelWritingWorld to support the show with only a few dollars a month. A little goes a long way. I do have some other goals, projects, and aspirations for the podcast in 2020, but I'm not quite ready to let the cat out of the bag. I’ll reveal those in due course. Personal Update I'll be finishing up an old project in 2020 that has been hanging over my head. The project is a book designed to help students make the most of their study abroad experiences. The book does have a narrative quality to it, but it is really more a guide or a manual for students to cultivate more meaningful experiences as they study abroad. As many of you know, I'm an educator by day and this book is for that side of my life . And I've started working on a new travel writing project that's quite big and will take some time, but I'll reveal more information about that when it is more mature.

Listen to the Episode Rolf Potts Interview Synopsis Today’s episode brings us to Kansas, where Rolf Potts speaks with us about writing travel memoir, the differences between memoir and autobiography, and his Paris travel writing summer workshops. Rolf is an American travel writer, perhaps best known for his 2003 book Vagabonding. His essays and articles have been published in Nat Geo Traveler, Outside, The Guardian, and in the Best American Travel Writing 2000 edited by Bill Bryson.  In the episode, we briefly mention Paul Theroux's books The Happy Isles of Oceania and On the Plain of Snakes, and the writing of Maggie Downs, Lavina Spalding, and Tommy Pico. More Episodes & Support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram) .ugb-694f92e .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-694f92e .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-694f92e .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-694f92e .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-694f92e .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-694f92e .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the Episode Alexandra Fuller Interview Synopsis Today’s episode brings us to a highway in the Midwest, USA, where Alexandra Fuller speaks with us about challenging dominant narratives and about her experience as Guest Editor for the Best American Travel Writing 2019.  Alexandra Fuller is an award-winning writer whose books include Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight (2001), Cocktail Hour Under The Tree of Forgetfulness (2011), Scribbling the Cat: Travels with an African Soldier (2014), and Travel Light, Move Fast (2019). She’s written for publications like The New Yorker, National Geographic, and Granta to name a few. In the interview, we also discuss the Des Moines Arts Center's exhibit on Monument Valley and Bertolt Brecht's A War Primer.  More Episodes & Support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram) .ugb-e87b087 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-e87b087 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-e87b087 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-e87b087 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-e87b087 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-e87b087 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the Episode Craig Childs Interview Synopsis Today’s episode brings us to Colorado, where Craig Childs speaks with us about the desert and dry places, and the importance of familiarity, meaning, and intimacy in writing about place. Craig is an adventurer and writer who focuses on natural sciences, archaeology, and journeys into the global wilderness. He is a commentator for NPR’s Morning Edition, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Men's Journal, Outside, The Sun, and Orion to name a few.  You can follow Craig Childs on his personal website or on The Last Word on Nothing, an online journal he keeps with a small group of writers. In the episode, Craig and I spoke about Ellen Meloy's book The Anthropology of Turquoise: Mediations on Landscape, Art, and Spirit, Mary Oliver, Barry Lopez, Gretel Ehrlich, and Joy Harjo. More Episodes & Support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram) .ugb-89b9fac .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-89b9fac .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-89b9fac .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-89b9fac .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-89b9fac .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-89b9fac .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the Episode Martin Gayford Interview Synopsis In today's episode, I speak with Martin Gayford about the importance of seeing art while traveling, the experience of art in the age of Instagram, and his new book, The Pursuit of Art: Travels, Encounters and Revelations. We geek out talking about art and other topics like Walter Benjamin's notion of the "aura," his encounters with artists and photographers like Marina Abramović and Henri Cartier Bresson, and his approach interviewing artists. Martin Gayford is an art critic, art historian, and author who has written articles for a variety of publications like The Spectator and The Telegraph to name a few. He has written many books, including A History of Pictures: From the Cave to the Computer Screen co-written with David Hockney, Michelangelo: His Epic Life, and The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Nine Turbulent Weeks in Provence to name a few. If you're interested in art, travel, and art history, his books are worth checking out. You can find more about Martin's work on his website. More Episodes & Support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-62e297b .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-62e297b .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-62e297b .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-62e297b .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-62e297b .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-62e297b .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode Boyd Varty Interview Synopsis In today's episode, I speak with Boyd Varty about tracking big game in South Africa, creating a purposeful life through self discovery, and his new book A Lion Tracker's Guide to Life (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019). "Boyd Varty is a certified Master Life Coach, author, and TED speaker. He runs retreats that merge tracking, coaching, and storytelling into experiential learning events at Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa, the sanctuary where he was born and raised." - HMH Press Release Reminiscent of Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Boyd's new book uses the story of tracking lions with two friends in the South African bushveld to communicate lessons on how to find one's path in life. We talk about some of those lessons in this episode. He previously published another book called Cathedral of the Wild. To learn about it and his other work, track down Boyd Varty on Twitter or on his personal website. Enjoy! More Episodes & Support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro Music Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-9fb25e1 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-9fb25e1 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-9fb25e1 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-9fb25e1 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-9fb25e1 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-9fb25e1 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In today's episode, I speak with Sarah Samuel about mindful travel and her new book Mindful Traveling: Journeying the World, Discovering yourself (Leaping Hare Press 2019). On top of speaking about mindful travel, we also talk about making mistakes, journaling, getting out of our comfort zones, and redefining the self during travel. Sarah's book is a quick but delightful meditation on why having an open mind when visiting the world is a worthwhile endeavor for both cultivating an enriching inner world and fully enjoying the place one visits. It has practical guidelines, tips, and meditations that anyone can employ to have more rewarding travel experiences. Books we talked about Mindful Traveling by Sarah Samuel Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki Sarah Samuel online Sarah Samuel's Website Sarah Samuel on Twitter More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-e932d60 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-e932d60 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-e932d60 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-e932d60 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-e932d60 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-e932d60 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In today's episode, I speak with Tim Leffel about the state of travel writing today, how travel writing has changed over the last few decades, and traveling to the world's cheapest travel destinations. In fact, Tim has recently published a new edition of his book, the World's Cheapest Destinations: 26 Countries Where Your Travel Money is Worth a Fortune (Al Centro Media, 2019). The new edition includes updated costs of the world's most popular and inexpensive travel destinations. Over the last two decades, Tim has written for major travel publications like MSNBC.com, Budget Travel, and International Living to name a few. He also manages several popular blogs (linked below). He has published several other travel books, including Travel Writing 2.0, one of the most- popular guides about the craft and business of travel writing. In the first half of the conversation, Tim and I speak about his career and how he got started in travel writing. We also talk about the state of travel writing today, blogging, and a bit about ethical travel. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Tim. Please send me an email, leave a comment, or reach out on social media and let me know what you think. Farewell! Tim's books we talked about World's Cheapest Destinations Travel Writing 2.0 Tim Leffel on the web Tim Leffel's Website Cheapest Destinations Blog Perceptive Travel More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-4bf4203 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In today's episode, I speak with Paul Theroux about and his new book On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019). We also speak about a variety of topics including road trips, death, immigration, NAFTA, and how Donald Trump inspired him to write his new book. In On the Plain of Snakes, Theroux documents his drive along the US-Mexican frontier, down into the heart of Mexico City, and throughout Oaxaca where he encounters migrants, corrupt cops, and mezcal. There is a reason why Paul Theroux is considered one of the greatest living travel writers. His observations on the road are nuanced, informed, and timely. And his personal narrative doesn't overpower or drown out the voices of the locals he meets and ultimately befriends while on the road. Paul's books we talked about The Great Railway Bazaar The Old Patagonian Express The Mosquito Coast Riding the Iron Rooster Happy Isles of Oceania Deep South Paul Theroux on the web Paul's Website Some of his NY Times essays Paul's 2019 Book Tour Schedule More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-cf7eca1 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-cf7eca1 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-cf7eca1 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-cf7eca1 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-cf7eca1 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-cf7eca1 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In today's short episode, I speak with Matt Kepnes about his writing career, the various difficulties of life on the road, and about his experiences traveling around the world for the last ten years. We also talk about blogging and his new book, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home (St. Martin's Press 2019). Matt is the influential blogger behind NomadicMatt.com, and the New York Times Bestselling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. His new book, Ten Years a Nomad, was published on July 16, 2019. I spoke with Matt while he was in Los Angeles, California during a speaking tour to promote his new book. If you're interested in travel memoirs and topics related to world exploration and digital nomadism, check out the book. His book outlines his path from unsatisfied 9-to-5 administrator to world traveler, blogger, and writer. It also covers topics like on-the-road romances and travel burnout. Links from the Show Matt's Ten Years A Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home Matt's How to Travel the World on $50 a Day Get in Touch with Matt Kepnes Matt on Twitter Matt on Instagram More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-ec8c654 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-ec8c654 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-ec8c654 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-ec8c654 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-ec8c654 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-ec8c654 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In this episode, I speak with Monisha Rajesh about slow travel, trains, and her experiences as a woman of color on the road. We also talk about travel writing and her new book, Around the World in 80 Trains (Bloomsbury 2019). Monisha is a British journalist and travel writer. She has written for publications like The Guardian, The Times, The New York Times, and TIME. In 2010, she traveled around India on trains during a 4-month span, which she reflected on in her first book Around India in 80 Trains. If you're interested in train travel and travel as an independent woman, check out the episode and her book, which chronicles her trip from London and throughout the world. Links from the show and more Monisha Rajesh's Around the World in 80 TrainsMonisha Rajesh's Around India in 80 TrainsPaul Theroux's Great Railway BazaarJules Verne's Around the World in 80 DaysMonocle's "The Stack" Podcast Episode Get in touch with Monisha Rajesh Monisha Rajesh's Book WebsiteMonisha Rajesh on TwitterMonisha Rajesh on Instagram More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-f4c79fc .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-f4c79fc .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-f4c79fc .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-f4c79fc .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-f4c79fc .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-f4c79fc .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In this episode, I speak with Professor Lynn Meskell about the history, politics, and future of the UNESCO World Heritage Program. We also talk about her new book, A Future in Ruins: UNESCO, World Heritage, and the Dream of Peace (Oxford 2018). Dr. Meskell is Professor Archaeology at Stanford University. She has a long list of accolades and research experience in the field of archaeology. He has received honorary doctorates and is widely published. Her book, while written for an academic audience, is insightful and should be read by any self-proclaimed enthusiast of UNESCO World Heritage sites and history lovers alike. It is based on deep archival research and uses examples of actual UNESCO campaigns as anecdotes to illustrate her arguments. Links from the show The Book, A Future in Ruins: UNESCO, World Heritage, and the Dream of Peace: https://amzn.to/2K8vXWAUNESCO World Heritage Statistics: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/stat/A Lecture by Professor Meskell on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b6T_r80KK0&t=90s More about Dr. Lynn Meskell Lynn Meskell's Homepage at Stanford: https://anthropology.stanford.edu/people/lynn-meskellStanford University Interview of Dr. Meskell: https://news.stanford.edu/2018/11/19/stanford-scholar-examines-unescos-world-heritage-program/ Transcript (Click to Expand) Jeremy Bassetti This is Jeremy Bassetti. And you're listening to All Over The Place, a podcast on travel, culture, and the creative life. Today's episode brings us to Stanford, California, where I speak with Professor Lynn Meskell about the history, politics and feature of the UNESCO World Heritage program. Dr. Meskell is Professor of Archaeology at Stanford University, and has a long list of accolades, including being the recipient of an honorary doctorate at the American University in Rome. Jeremy Bassetti But first, a little bit of housekeeping. Jeremy Bassetti Okay, so I'm back and rested after having taken 20, twenty-year-olds to Italy for a few weeks. Needless to say, I'm excited to get back in the studio recording more conversations. So keep your eyes open for new episodes that will be arriving in your podcasting app. The podcast has reached a milestone of sorts. Our 10 episodes so far have been downloaded and listened to by hundreds of listeners from around the world. Thank you very much. But if you find the show interesting, you can help spread the word by leaving a positive review on iTunes and your Apple Podcasting app or in whatever podcasting app you use. Reviews are really helpful in getting more ears and eyes on the program. As a way to say thanks, I have a handful of All Over The Place Podcast stickers that I would like to send you completely free of charge, including shipping, to wherever you are in the world. I don't have very many to send though, so, first come first serve. Visit travelwritingworld.com/stickers to sign up. And speaking of which, the All Over the Place Podcast website has undergone slight redesign. If this type of thing interests you. Feel free to go check that out. And while you're there, feel free to leave a comment on one of your favorite conversations. Jeremy Bassetti Well, that's about it this week. So now here is Professor Lynn Meskell. Jeremy Bassetti Today I'm talking with Professor Lynn Meskell about her new book, "A Future in Ruins, UNESCO World Heritage, and the Dream of Peace." So great account of the history and workings of UNESCO. And although it's an academic book published by Oxford, those interested in this subject, I think will find it accessible and definitely interesting. So Professor Meskell, welcome to the show. Lynn Meskell Thank you, Jeremy. I really appreciate it. Jeremy Bassetti If you don't mind, I think what I'd like to do is talk a little bit about your background. And then we can talk about the book and the discussion of the development of UNESCO,

Listen to the episode In this episode, I speak with Pico Iyer about travel, narrative structures, living in Japan, and of course his new book Autumn Light: Season of Fire and Farewells. Alongside those like Paul Theroux, Pico Iyer is one of the greatest living travel writers. He is the celebrated author of many books including Video Nights in Kathmandu, The Lady and the Monk, The Art of Stillness, and many, many others. This year (2019), Pico Iyer is publishing several books, one of which is the subject of this podcast. The second one authored principally by Mr. Iyer, A Beginner's Guide to Japan, will be released in September 2019. Pico Iyer was embarking on a book tour to promote Autumn Light when I caught him in his hotel room in Miami. As you can tell from the conversation, Pico is incredibly eloquent and insightful. I hope you enjoy listening to the conversation as much as I had participating in it. Links from the show Autumn Light: Season of Fire and Farewells (on Amazon) Video Nights in Kathmandu (on Amazon) The Lady and the Monk (on Amazon) The Art of Stillness (on Amazon) Pico Iyer online Pico Iyer's Personal Website Pico Iyer's Twitter Pico Iyer's Ted Talks A Beginner's Guide to Japan More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-4809cf9 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-4809cf9 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-4809cf9 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-4809cf9 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-4809cf9 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-4809cf9 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In this episode, I speak with Dianne Hales about her new book La Passione: How Italy Seduced the World. She is the author of La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World’s Most Enchanting Language, a New York Times best-seller, and Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, an Amazon best book of the year and translated into six languages. From her website: Following publication of the New York Times-bestselling La Bella Lingua, the President of Italy awarded Dianne the highest recognition the government can bestow on a foreigner: honorary knighthood, with the title of Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity), for her contributions to promoting the Italian language. As a widely published freelance journalist, Dianne served as a contributing editor for Parade, Ladies Home Journal, Working Mother and American Health and has written for many national publications, including The New York Times, Psychology Today and The Washington Post. She has received writing awards from the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, an “EMMA” (Exceptional Media Merit Award) for health reporting from the National Women’s Political Caucus and Radcliffe College, three “EDI” (Equality, Dignity, Independence) awards for print journalism from the National Easter Seal Society, Arthritis Foundation, California Psychiatric Society, CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity), Council for the Advancement of Scientific Education, and the New York City Public Library. Connect with Dianne Hales Dianne's Website: https://diannehales.com/ La Passione: How Italy Seduced the World on Amazon Dianne on Twitter More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-dd98b1a .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-dd98b1a .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-dd98b1a .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-dd98b1a .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-dd98b1a .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-dd98b1a .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In this episode, I speak with Susan Lewis Solomont about her new book, Lost and Found in Spain: Tales of an Ambassador’s Wife. Susan has more than 30 years of experience providing strategic philanthropic counsel to private foundations. From 2010 to 2013, she served alongside her husband, Alan Solomont, in Madrid, Spain, where he was appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra under President Barack Obama. Her new book was published on March 26. From her website: She was named International Woman of the Year by FEDEPE, the leading organization for Spanish women executives and directors. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in education from Tufts University. She has two daughters, Becca and Stephanie, and a cockapoo named Stella Blu, who is the subject of her forthcoming children’s book: Stella the Ambassadog. Lost and Found in Spain: Tales of an Ambassador’s Wife is her first book. Connect with Susan Solomont Personal Website: https://www.susansolomont.com/ Lost and Found in Spain on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2U4Oljj Susan on Instagram Susan on Facebook Spotify Playlist More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram) .ugb-5476c70 .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-5476c70 .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-5476c70 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-5476c70 .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-5476c70 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-5476c70 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

Listen to the episode In this episode, I speak with Caroline Van Hemert about her new book The Sun is a Compass: a 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds. From her website: Caroline's journeys, both personal and professional, have taken her from the pack ice of the Arctic Ocean to the swamps of the Okavango Delta. Along the way, she has been outsmarted by Cheeto-eating crows, stalked by predatory bears, charged by elephants, and humbled by 10-gram chickadees that shiver through winter nights at 40 degrees below zero. Caroline holds a Ph.D. in wildlife biology and an M.A. in creative writing and currently works as a research biologist for the USGS Alaska Science Center. She regularly publishes and speaks about her scientific research, which has been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic, Birding, and Scientific American. With her husband and two young sons, she divides her time between a cozy home in downtown Anchorage and a remote, off-the-grid cabin near Haines, Alaska.  Connect with Caroline Van Hemert Personal Website: https://www.carolinevanhemert.com/The Sun is a Compass on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WDutpeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunisacompass/Wordsworth's Tables Turned: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45557/the-tables-turned .ugb-2c5e85a .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-2c5e85a .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-2c5e85a .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-2c5e85a .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-2c5e85a .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-2c5e85a .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram)

Listen to the episode In this episode, I speak with Seth Kugel about his new book Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious. Seth is the former "Frugal Traveler" columnist for the NY Times and the host of the popular YouTube channel Amigo Gringo. Connect with Seth Kugel Seth's Personal WebsiteSeth's Book, Rediscovering TravelSeth's InstagramSeth's YouTube Channel .ugb-c6b3b7f .ugb-block-content{justify-content:center}.ugb-c6b3b7f .ugb-button1{background-color:#0693e3;border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-c6b3b7f .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-c6b3b7f .ugb-button1 svg{color:#ffffff}.ugb-c6b3b7f .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:4px !important}.ugb-c6b3b7f .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST More episodes & support I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support! Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram)

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