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News; GLOBSEC poll shows 81% of Czechs would defend country; The Prague Transport Company celebrates 150 years with special documentary series; Prague off the Beaten Track goes to Rohan Island.

News; GLOBSEC poll shows 81% of Czechs would defend country; The Prague Transport Company celebrates 150 years with special documentary series; Prague off the Beaten Track goes to Rohan Island.

On today's show: News; plans unveiled for Prague's Philosopher Quarter; treasure worth unearthed in north-eastern Bohemia; and for our feature, we bring you another edition of our series, “Prague Off the Beaten Track” with Vit Pohanka.

On today's show: News; plans unveiled for Prague's Philosopher Quarter; treasure worth unearthed in north-eastern Bohemia; and for our feature, we bring you another edition of our series, “Prague Off the Beaten Track” with Vit Pohanka.

News; Czech scientists in Albania discover world's largest underground thermal lake; National Film Archive preserves amateur and family films as well as classics; and, for our feature, we bring you another episode of “Prague Off the Beaten Track” with Vit Pohanka. Today, we look at Nový svět: a peaceful refuge off the Prague Castle.

News; Czech scientists in Albania discover world's largest underground thermal lake; National Film Archive preserves amateur and family films as well as classics; and, for our feature, we bring you another episode of “Prague Off the Beaten Track” with Vit Pohanka. Today, we look at Nový svět: a peaceful refuge off the Prague Castle.

News, Czech beer culture given status of ‘intangible cultural heritage', mammoth hunting camp from the Old Stone Age uncovered in Czechia, preview of new travel podcast, Prague Off the Beaten Track

News, Czech beer culture given status of ‘intangible cultural heritage', mammoth hunting camp from the Old Stone Age uncovered in Czechia, preview of new travel podcast, Prague Off the Beaten Track

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the biggest travel trends of 2025, inspired by Travel Trends 2025: Going Off the Beaten Track, AI, and Sustainable Trips. The travel industry is undergoing a massive transformation, and we explore how shifting traveler priorities, technology, and sustainability efforts are reshaping the way people experience the world.We break down the rise of intentional travel, the growing popularity of detour destinations over crowded tourist hotspots, and the increasing role of AI in travel planning. We also discuss event-based tourism, wellness travel, and how climate change is impacting where and how we travel. Whether you're an adventure seeker, a sustainability advocate, or someone looking to make the most of your vacations, this episode has something for you.What You'll Learn in This Episode:1. The Shift Toward Intentional Travel:How travelers are choosing experiences that align with their values.Why people are saving for one epic trip rather than frequent, short getaways.2. Detour Destinations: The Rise of Under-the-Radar Hotspots:How travelers are avoiding overcrowded places like Paris or Rome for lesser-known gems like Reims, France, and Brescia, Italy.The role of TikTok and social media in influencing travel choices.3. AI & the Future of Travel Planning:How AI-powered tools are transforming trip planning, from personalized itineraries to predictive pricing.The impact of AI on airlines, hotels, and travel agencies behind the scenes.4. The Boom in Event-Based and Wellness Travel:The rise of "event tourism"—traveling for concerts, sports events, and natural phenomena.The growth of wellness travel, including digital detox retreats and sleep tourism.5. Sustainable Travel & Climate-Conscious Choices:The increasing popularity of eco-friendly travel options and carbon-conscious tourism.The return of train travel as a sustainable alternative to flying.How "coolcations" (traveling to cooler destinations due to climate change) are impacting tourism trends.Key Takeaways:Travel in 2025 is about experiences over material things, with a focus on sustainability and personalization.AI is reshaping how we plan and experience travel, offering smarter, more efficient solutions.Travelers are opting for off-the-beaten-path destinations and experiences that align with their personal values.Climate change is directly affecting travel trends, from the return of train travel to the rise of coolcations.Subscribe to our podcast for more deep dives into the biggest trends in travel and beyond. Visit The Future of Commerce for more insights, and share this episode with fellow travelers and industry professionals to stay ahead of the curve!

News; Czech politician salary increases; Nosferatu's Czech connection; introducing the first episode of our new podcast series “Prague off the Beaten Track”

News; Czech politician salary increases; Nosferatu's Czech connection; introducing the first episode of our new podcast series “Prague off the Beaten Track”

Unit 11-2 On and Off the Beaten Track in Kyoto 發掘京都的隱藏寶藏！跟隨本課遠離遊客聚集的景點，你將發現這個奇妙的度假勝地中的秘密所在。從祇園區到建仁寺、高台寺，以及神秘的先斗町，每一個地方都揭示出京都獨特的文化和美景。用心慢遊，探索這座城市的隱藏瑰寶，讓你的旅程充滿驚喜和發現！

Unit 11-1 On and Off the Beaten Track in Kyoto 發掘京都的隱藏寶藏！跟隨本課遠離遊客聚集的景點，你將發現這個奇妙的度假勝地中的秘密所在。從祇園區到建仁寺、高台寺，以及神秘的先斗町，每一個地方都揭示出京都獨特的文化和美景。用心慢遊，探索這座城市的隱藏瑰寶，讓你的旅程充滿驚喜和發現！

In this episode, we learn about Meghan J. Ward, a writer based in Banff, Canada, who is passionate about outdoor adventure and travel. Meghan is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and the author of Lights to Guide Me Home: A Journey Off the Beaten Track in Life, Love, Adventure, and Parenting.  Meghan has written several books, as well as produced content for films, anthologies, blogs and some of North America's top outdoor, fitness and adventure publications. Meghan shares her journey as a writer, her love of travel, and how she balances parenting with her passion for exploration.  Meghan also provides practical advice for new moms who want to continue travelling and going on adventures with their children. We also learn about her current project, a documentary film about early 20th-century mountain explorer Mary Schäffer Warren. Finally, Meghan shares some words of advice for women who want to spend more time travelling and going on adventures. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.  You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you.   Show notes Who is Meghan Being based in Banff, Canada Having 2 daughters aged 4 and 10 Being a writer and releasing her first travel memoir  Her passion for travel and for being outside  Growing up in Ottawa, Canada Her love of travel and where it came from  Being inspired by National Geographic Magazines  Meeting her husband, Paul in the summer of 2005  Starting a writing career after university  Being encouraged to pursue writing  Her writing process while travelling  Book: Lights to Guide Me Home: A Journey Off the Beaten Track in Life, Love, Adventure, and Parenting Advice for new mums who have children and want to continue travelling and going on adventures Practical pieces of advice for travelling with children Travelling with children on planes Travelling in a way which is good for the environment Slower travel and making micro adjustments  Artists for Air - Brave travellers cleaning up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.  Raising awareness for carbon removal and carbon offsets  Working on a documentary film about 20th-century mountain explorer, Mary Schäffer Warren  Going on a road trip through the Baltic Nations How to connect with Meghan Final words of advice for women who want to spend more time travelling and going on adventure.   Social Media Website: meghanjoyward.com Substack: meghanjward.substack.com Instagram: @meghanjward Twitter: @meghanjward Facebook: @meghanjoyward Book: Lights to Guide Me Home: A Journey Off the Beaten Track in Life, Love, Adventure, and Parenting Documentary - www.wildflowersfilm.ca  

Destinations and sites are visited for a reason.But there are many places off the main tourist track that are just as beautiful, interesting and worthy of a traveler's time.So how do you find these destinations?And how do you truly travel off the main tourist path? Or can you?In this episode I'll offer up some tips on how you can travel off the beaten path and feel comfortable doing so.Want to chat more about Europe travel — or need some help planning a trip?Send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.comIn this episode:2:15: Why I started Wander Your Way5:59: Do you really want to see it?8:37: What interests you?10:56: Research what isn't in a guidebook16:41: Get advice from locals20:43: Take detours22:30: Put the map away and follow your travel intuition24:55: Adventure over fearImportant links:How to Travel Off the Beaten PathThe 5 Best Towns in Umbria Italy You Need to VisitTravel Authentically — Follow Your Travel IntuitionSlow TravelHow to Get Off the Beaten Track ... AnywhereHelp me out, please!!

A Force for Nature: Nancy Russell's Fight to Save the Columbia Gorge, by Bowen Blair. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60503767-a-force-for-nature Bowen Blair website - https://www.bowenblair.com/ LIGHTS TO GUIDE ME HOME: A Journey Off the Beaten Track in Life, Love, Adventure, and Parenting - by Meghan J Ward. https://rmbooks.com/book/lights-to-guide-me-home/ Meghan J. Ward Website - https://www.meghanjoyward.com/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

Join us while we discuss the origins behind some of our favorite children stories. We'll discuss the background behind the tooth fairy, a few nursey rhymes, and even Sleeping Beauty. We'll also talk about rodents more than you'd expect. Would you wear a squid skin suit? How strong would a mouse have to be? Can kids stories ever just be fiction? Who wants a piece of my bone? As a reminder, we will be taking two weeks off so we will be returning with a new episode on 7/15/22. If you'd like to be included in our 2nd Podiversary episode submit your story about the scariest thing that's ever happened to you here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3lSsizQ1lPlJA2JxsWtGHL1SSVqHSjPI1_ZZRaGAkoBLnmg/viewform?usp=sf_link (google form) For more information on our sources, please visit our website: http://www.truecreeps.com/ (www.truecreeps.com) https://www.patreon.com/truecreeps (https://www.patreon.com/truecreeps) https://www.teepublic.com/user/true-creeps (https://www.teepublic.com/user/true-creeps) Twitter @truecreeps Instagram @truecreepspod Facebook.com/truecreepspod Email us at truecreepspod@gmail.com Sources: https://www.frenchasyoulikeit.com/a-french-lesson-on-the-little-mouse/#:~:text=The%20story%20is%20called%2C%20The,his%20teeth%20while%20he%20sleeps. (The good little mouse) https://allnurseryrhymes.com/three-blind-mice/ (3 Blind Mice) https://weightofstuff.com/11-common-things-that-weigh-about-3-ounces-oz/ (What is 3 oz?) https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/uploads/files/Community_and_Schools_PDFs/rodentfs.pdf (Rats) https://www.5000yongedental.com/site/blog-dental-dentist-northyork/2021/11/12/what-should-do-child-swallows-tooth (What should I do if my child swallows a tooth? | Contact your North York Dentist) https://www.grunge.com/486013/the-dark-origins-of-the-three-blind-mice-nursery-rhyme/ (The Dark Origins Of The Three Blind Mice Nursery Rhyme) http://offthebeatentrackinsomerset.blogspot.com/2015/03/jack-and-jill-hill-kilmersdon.html (Off the Beaten Track in Somerset: Jack and Jill Hill, Kilmersdon) https://www.sporcle.com/blog/2020/01/what-is-the-story-behind-jack-and-jill/ (What Is the Story Behind Jack and Jill? | Sporcle Blog) https://www.rhymes.org.uk/mary_mary_quite_contrary.htm#:~:text=The%20'silver%20bells'%20were%20thumbscrews,Maiden%20was%20the%20original%20guillotine! (Mary Mary Quite Contrary Nursery Rhyme) https://www.rhymes.org.uk/mary_mary_quite_contrary.htm#:~:text=The%20'silver%20bells'%20were%20thumbscrews,Maiden%20was%20the%20original%20guillotine! (Mary Mary Quite Contrary Nursery Rhyme) https://www.history.com/news/henry-viii-divorce-reformation-catholic-church (How Henry VIII's Divorce Led to Reformation and the Church of England - HISTORY) https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Nursery-Rhymes/#:~:text=Another%20interpretation%20is%20that%20the,refer%20to%20the%20country%20itself. (Nursery Rhymes for Children | Historic UK) https://widowcranky.com/2020/06/18/sun-moon-and-talia/ (Sun, Moon and Talia – Widowcranky) https://fairytalez.com/sun-moon-and-talia/ (The Sun, Moon, and Talia) https://www.wattpad.com/70561186-creepiest-fairy-tales-ever-told-sun-moon-and-talia (Creepiest Fairy Tales Ever Told - Sun, Moon and Talia - Wattpad) http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/10/sleeping-beauty-is-based-on-a-story-where-a-married-king-finds-a-girl-asleep-and-cant-wake-her-so-rapes-her-instead/ (Sleeping Beauty is Based on a Story Where a Married King Finds a Girl Asleep and Can't Wake Her, So Rapes Her Instead) https://medium.com/@kyriegray3/the-unexpectedly-dark-history-of-the-tooth-fairy-d3d013ffe558 (Dark History of the Tooth Fairy) https://curioushistorian.com/rise-of-the-tooth-fairy (Rise Of The Tooth Fairy | Curious Historian) https://www.salon.com/2014/02/09/dont_tell_the_kids_the_real_history_of_the_tooth_fairy/ (Don't tell the kids: The real history of the tooth fairy | Salon.com)...

Author Louise Mangos joins us in the Bunker this week from her writing retreat in the Swiss Alps (!!!) to talk about her latest book, The Beaten Track. She and Brad spent an hour talking about growing up in a small town in England, an aborted backpacking trip that ended with a 16-year stay in Switzerland, the around the world trip that eventually happened, plus painting and genre fiction. You can find Louise on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first episode, Leontine and Alan talk about how they met, and what it takes to become a tour guide in Israel .The "Off the Beaten Track " site highlighted in this episode is ancient Motsa, but Leontine and Alan  pronounce Motsa  differently!The question of the week is about Israel's weather.

Charlie, our good friend from The British English Podcast, came up with an incredibly entertaining podcast format: "Off the Beaten Track." In short, it's all about asking someone detailed questions about their ideal itinerary for a DREAM vacation. I emphasize DREAM because this episode is packed with HYPOTHETICALS! You've hit the hypothetical jackpot... and it's real! In today's episode, we heard all about his crazy trip up to space and then to the Maldives; he would go skydiving and scuba-diving with sharks among some other legit (very cool) activities. Tune in to learn a great deal about Charlie - you'll hear plenty of conditionals in natural English conversation.Take Language Classes on iTalki (Sponsor)Get 3 Free Trial Sessions with ESL teachers!Premium ContentThis episode is part of Season 3.  By purchasing Season 3 transcripts, you'll be able to access the full episodes, the full PDF transcripts for episodes 101 - 150, an Mp3 download  and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Follow along with the Season 3 audio (episodes 101-150) as episodes are released. Season 3..Other Links!Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s)Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang WordsConnect on InstagramGet updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram.Garden Basics with Farmer FredThe healthiest food you can eat is the food you grow yourself. We tell you how.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Proffitt PodcastThe podcast that shows you tips & strategies to create content with confidence!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Audiobook 'Stilness Flowing: The Life and Teachings of Ajahn Chah' read by Ajahn Siripañño The post Chapter III – Off the Beaten Track – Golden Days appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Audiobook 'Stilness Flowing: The Life and Teachings of Ajahn Chah' read by Ajahn Siripañño The post Chapter III – Off the Beaten Track – Settlers appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Are you the type of traveler that avoids crowded tourist destinations at all costs? Accomplished author and globe trotter, Gunnar Garfors, shares his experience and wisdom gained from seeking out the road less traveled and writing a book about the hidden secrets of his home country Norway. If you're curious to learn more about how curiosity and adaptability can help you achieve a one-of-a-kind adventure experience, you don't want to miss this episode. What is the most memorable travel experience that led you somewhere unexpected? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Check out Zero To Travel Premium Passport. Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Wildly Goods which helps to keep me (and my feet) ridiculously comfortable and blister-free through all seasons. We also have my favorite language learning tool back as a sponsor and that is Pimsleur. This program is used by millions of people and is so much more exciting, engaging and it works! Tune In To Learn: 10:40 How the pandemic influenced Gunnar's travels and deep dive into Norway 18:30 What exactly does getting off the beaten track mean 22:00 How to research and plan for a trip outside off tourist hot spots 26:50 Advice for connecting with locals amongst diverse cultures and customs 33:10 Thoughts on exposing unexposed locations 35:30 A few favorite destinations and experiences that helped inspire the book 55:10 Gunnar's proudest accomplishment in writing "Beyond the Beaten Track” 58:15 Reflections on living away from home and whether world travel is back 01:04:05 Top 3 takeaways from Gunnar's interview  And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Wildly Goods  & Pimsleur - Today's Sponsors Learn more about all of Gunnar's adventures on his website and follow his Instagram Check out Gunnar's Podcast Globsrulett Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? Visiting Every Country In The World...TWICE with Gunnar Garfors Getting Off The Beaten Path with Writing Legend Joe Cummings  Lessons From Traveling To 193 Countries While Working Full Time w/ Brian Asher

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耳朵學英文 the beaten track 常規 BBC, NY Times, Match (詞組搭配) 每月開班！ 請私訊林威老師 lineID: linwayet 各位同學好，我是林威老師， 英文教學已達27年 講解BBC 720篇文章(3年)， 經濟學人2100篇文章 (8年) 花了三年的時間整理的終極片語， 豐富的例句中英對照 本書前面有53個重要的字根， 以及字首字尾整理 本書本的最後還整理了 兩個動詞make和take的慣用語的比較 只要購買字根200回影片講解 (雲端分享)，贈送本書, 歡迎點選demo影片 ! 
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我有個商品要賣『林威老師親編終極片語+影片講解200個字根』，售價$6,000！快到我的店鋪看看吧！https://shopee.tw/product/18811006/6072162816?smtt=0.18812342-1609723528.4 #蝦皮購物 Our house is a bit off the beaten track. 我們的房子有點人跡罕至。 We kept off the beaten track, away from those hikers. 我們遠離人跡罕至的地方，遠離那些徒步旅行者。 We should not just follow the beaten track, and our fishery policy must catch up with the development of society. 我們不應墨守成規 ，漁業政策必須趕㆖社會 的發展。 The crucial point is to make them understand that their friends and relatives may follow their track if they do not amend of their ways. 最重要者是令他們明白,自己若不痛改前非，結果可能導致他們的親友也重蹈自己的覆轍。 However, you do need to be careful not to get lost on the small country roads and rather than veering too far off the beaten track, it's probably safest to stay on the national cycle route. 不過，你要小心不要在小路間迷路，並且不要轉向去人跡稀少的地方；最安全是一直留在國家自行車道上。 Travelling light The paradox of sustainable tourism Tourists who step off the beaten track have a chance to help lift the poor out of poverty and encourage them to preserve their environments for financial gain. The question is how much weight to give to each. As popular destinations become overcrowded, more people seek places that remain comparatively unspoilt. But pristine wildernesses don't stay pristine for long once they are on the holiday trail. 輕便旅行 可永續觀光的悖論 人跡罕至的地方旅行的遊客有機會幫助窮人擺脫貧困，並鼓勵他們保護環境以獲取經濟利益。問題是要給每個人多大的分量。 隨著受歡迎的目的地變得人滿為患，越來越多的人開始尋找相對未受破壞的地方。但是，原始的荒野一旦變成假日步道，就不會長時間保持原始狀態。

On today's episode of the podcast Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin have a conversation about Bruniquel. Bruniquel is one of those little towns in the south west of France that are beautiful and tell a great story. And look at all the other wonderful places you can visit nearby! Gaillac, Albi and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie are nearby (link to episodes dedicated to those places below). We'll also publish episodes in the next few weeks about Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val and Castelnau de Montmiral. Annie particularly enjoyed the chateau of Penne. Puycelsi is good too. It is possible to see two or 3 of these villages in a day. Lots to see and enjoy in the southwest of France! There are a few places you can stay in or near Bruniquel, take a look at your options here. If you're interested in wine, take a look at the Vin du Quercy. Annie's Patreon | Elyse's Patreon | Newsletter | Boutique   Categories: Off the Beaten Track in France, Toulouse Area

Jacaranda FM — Goodluck are one of our favourite bands, in the world! From Off the Beaten Track to Hot Hits, they have been part of the Jaca family for a while. I got to catch up with Jules to chat about lockdown, going live, giving back and their new single! While on a songwriting trip to Europe, Jules and Ben wrote and recorded the beginnings of what was to become their brand new 'Rum and Cola', a song that is going to make you miss lazy, wine filled Sunday afternoons with your friends. It's an uplifting song, something that we have never needed more than right now! In our Zoom chat, Jules spoke about how important is to give back to the community you are in, wether that means an EFT of R10.00 or making some sarmies for a feeding scheme. But, we also spoke about their upcoming gig via live stream that you have to join!

In this episode, Eleanor talks to Rachael Taylor Fawsitt about her upcoming Off the Beaten Track trip to New York with Click&Go.   You can read about the trip here (https://www.clickandgo.com/holidays/Off-the-beaten-track-in-New-York?&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Content&utm_content=&utm_campaign=podcast_rachel_off_beaten_track_nyc) . Or follow Rachel on Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/lovelytomeetme/) .     If you've been enjoying our podcast so far, we would love if you could fill out a short survey so we can create even better podcasts for you: http://bit.ly/TravelPodcastSurvey (http://bit.ly/2vdal1y) . If you have any questions or suggestions about the destinations covered or the podcast in general, send us an email at podcast@clickandgo.com (mailto:mailto:podcast@clickandgo.com) . Our podcast was recorded in and edited by the lovely people at HeadStuff (https://www.headstuff.org/studio) . Our jingle is Stock Media provided by lokohighman / Pond5 and our airplane resort report sound is from Zapsplat.com (http://zapsplat.com/) .

On today's episode of the podcast Annie and guest William Ciardiello talk about Picardie, a region just to the north of Paris. Picardie Trip Report William was invited to visit the area by a family of locals he met through a school exchange program. They showed him around to the best places their region has to offer. Many people who visit France just want to take a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower and the Mona Lisa and be off to the next country. A visit to the Picardie is NOT in the cards for such visitors. But for those of us who take the time to get to know France, the Hauts-de-France region has a lot to offer and my guest William has visited many of them. Off-the-Beaten-Track in France I have to say that it is one of the least "touristy" part of France where I've spent little time myself. But I live on the southern side of the country in Toulouse, which probably explains a lot. But for those of us who are in search of off-the-beaten-track places in France Picardie has it all! Châteaux? Yes! Historical sites? Yes! Fascinating Museums? Yes! Beautiful vistas? Definitely! What about gastronomy? Well, it is a bit like the Idaho of France. Lots of potatoes. Lots of wheat, mushrooms, lots of agriculture. Mostly beer, no wine. They have a few food specialties, but they are not as famous as the specialties of Provence or Gascony or Lyon. But you know what? Paris doesn't have wine and super famous gastronomy either (other than onion soup) and we still love Paris! Don't let that stop you. Being a girl from the South I have to say that the weather isn't ideal either. Lots of rain. But this is no different than Paris, really. So don't let that stop you either! FYI, apparently some people spell it "Picardy". Why? That's so wrong! I refuse to do that! Show Notes  

On today’s episode, Annie reviews seven WW1 memorial sites in France where we remember soldiers from English-speaking countries. Soldiers from many countries fought and died in France during WW1. We remember them today on the occasion of the WW1 Armistice Centennial taking place in France on November 11, 2018. Show Notes for Episode 211 WW1 Memorials Sites in France France was deeply scared by WW1 and it's impossible to understand France without a basic understanding of what happened during WW1. Visiting WW1 memorial sites in France is one of the best ways to realize the deep cuts the war brought about. It will also make it possible to bring history to life for you and your children. “World War I was the most colossal, murderous, mismanaged butchery that has ever taken place on earth. Any writer who said otherwise lied, So the writers either wrote propaganda, shut up, or fought.” Ernest Hemingway Off the Beaten Track in North-Eastern France It must be said that the part of France where WW1 memorial sites stand is not generally considered the most "touristy" part of the country. Some people visit France dozens of times and never make it there. That doesn't mean that they are not worthwhile, especially to those who enjoy off the beaten track parts of France and history, of course. Seven WW1 Memorial Sites in France Dedicated to English-Speaking Soldiers #1 Pozières In today's episode, we start with the memorial in Pozières between Arras and Amiens. It is mostly a British cemetery and one of the most popular WW1 memorials in the area. #2 Viller-Brettonneux Then we move on Viller-Brettonneux where you'll find the Australian National Memorial. #3 Fromelles The only Australian-only war cemetery in France. #4 Bullecourt When in Bullecourt you can visit 3 sites: Musée Jean & Denise Letaille Bullecourt Digger Slouch Hat Memorial # 5 American WW1 Memorials in France There aren't as many WW1 memorials in France because America didn't send as many troops as other countries. # 6 Somme American Cemetery This cemetery is in Bony and is part of the battle of the Somme. #7 Montfaucon American Monument This monument is located near Verdun, not in the same area at all as the other ones mentioned here.

When artists have a distinctive style, it can be jarring to look at works of theirs that come across a little differently. Keith digs into a couple of MIA pieces– Kehinde Wiley’s Santos Dumont- The Father of Aviation II (MIA accession no. 2010.99) and Georgia O’Keeffe’s City Night (80.28)–that diverge from what we usually expect … Continue reading "Ep 1.4: Kehinde Wiley and Georgia O’Keeffe Off the Beaten Track"

When artists have a distinctive style, it can be jarring to look at works of theirs that come across a little differently. Keith digs into a couple of MIA pieces– Kehinde Wiley’s Santos Dumont- The Father of Aviation II (MIA accession no. 2010.99) and Georgia O’Keeffe’s City Night (80.28)–that diverge from what we usually expect … Continue reading "Ep 1.4: Kehinde Wiley and Georgia O’Keeffe Off the Beaten Track"

Normaal zijn jullie gewend van mij om een draaiende aarde als openingsfilm te zien, die ons geplaveide weg visualiseert. Maar dat kan deze keer natuurlijk niet, want we bewandelen juist niet dat pad. En daarom hebben we gekozen om te visualiseren met Google Earth en let dan vooral op hoe dramatisch het landschap verandert. Dat is nou precies waarom we van dit landen houden, want we kennen geen  land waar de omgeving zo snel en zo dramatisch veranderd…. Een andere reden waarom we voor Google Earth hebben gekozen is er een die ik nog niet verklap, maar het geeft wel beelden vanuit een ander perspectief. Een perspectief wat wij misschien jullie ook wel gaan laten zien! Enjoy!

We’re back for another episode of Two White Chicks in China! This week our question comes from Ian, who asks us “Where are the great (and disappointing) places you have visited in China?” If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode... Read More The post TWCC71 – Should You Travel the Beaten Track in China?, Episode 71 appeared first on Written Chinese.

This time on Off the Beaten Track, Nate and special guest Al Craig sit down and discuss the legendary local sportsman Ollie "Quick" Silva.

Off the Beaten Track's host Aldo Nazarko shares his story of how he came to host an eclectic music show.

On this episode of Off the Beaten Track, Nate's guest is fond of all aspects of stock car racing - driving in it, writing about it, and was awarded the Andrew S. Fusco Award for Media Excellence in 2015 - Lew Boyd.

This week on Off the Beaten Track, host Nate Webster welcomes very special guest Rick Rosso, PR director for Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT.

We have another special Foot Stompin' Scottish Music podcast again for you! This podcasts features all 20 album releases in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Album of the Year. During the month of October 2015 the public and our panel and judging these 20 releases which will be reduced to a 10 album shortlist and be announced on November 2nd on the Scots Trad Music Awards website. If you would like to vote you can do that here as well! Click on the links below to learn more about the releases. Upsurge by Scott Wood BandTrack - Spice of Life Urram by Karen MathesonTrack - Gura mise tha gu dubhach Off the Beaten Track by Tom Orr BandTrack - Thunderstruck Far Better Days by MalinkyTrack - Son David Da Fishing Hands by Inge ThomsonTrack - Paper Sea North by Blazin’ FiddlesTrack - Arran Ceilidh The Bell That Never Rang by LauTrack - Ghosts In the Wake of Neil Gunn by Mike VassTrack - Quiet Voices When the Day is on the Turn by DallahanTrack - The Chosen and the True Despite The Dark by RURATrack - The Smasher Gràs by Mairi MacInnesTrack - Battle (Còmhrag) The Voyage of The Hector by Feis Rois and John SomervilleTrack - The Gathering Clype by ClypeTrack - The Internationale Light Up the Dark by The Outside TrackTrack - Peter’s Dream Blackhouse by Peatbog FaeriesTrack - Spiders Flight of Time by Siobhan MillerTrack - January Man (Dave Goulder) Remembering by Ross AinslieTrack - Change Swimmings of the Head by Kate in the KettleTrack - Grow Down Grind by Treacherous OrchestraTrack - Masters The Untied Knot by ShoogleniftyTrack - The High Road to Jodhpur / Am Bothan a Bh'aig Fionnghuala Read more and vote about the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. The Foot Stompin' Scottish Music Podcast is a Hands Up for Trad project. Keep up to date with all our podcasts at www.scotpodcast.com.

Michelle Feynman on Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track, the Letters of Richard P. Feynman (her dad)

Michelle Feynman on Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track, the Letters of Richard P. Feynman (her dad)

It takes a very special person to be a fine man. The bar is set by none other than the physicist Richard P. Feynman. On this program, his daughter Michelle Feynman talks about the life of her father and her recent book The Feynman Letters: Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track.

A CBC “Off the Beaten Track” episode in which I talk about what happens when you bring in cats to eradicate mice. Originally aired on September 22, 2000 on CBC Radio’s Mainstreet program in Prince Edward Island. The Marion Island Cat Eradication Program Introduction: In 1949, five domestic house cats were introduced to Marion Island to help control a problem with house mice.  By 1977, these five cats had multiplied to 3,400 cats and had eaten several bird species to extinction.  This situation begat the “Feral Cat Eradication Program,” which, over the course of 19 years eliminated all of the cats from the Island.  This is their story.  WARNING TO AUDIENCE: This feature contains discussion of the killing of house cats.  Sensitive viewers and cat lovers may wish to go away for 5 minutes. The House Mouse Problem The word mouse has no scientific meaning – it’s used generically to describe small rat-like rodents. The house mouse is one of a greater family of rodents that includes mice, rats, voles, gerbils and hamsters. Your average house mouse is brown or gray, can be up to 8 inches long, including their tail.   House mice mature quickly, and can mate 2 to 3 months after birth; gestation takes about 3 weeks, and litters can include up to 12 young. The house mouse is native to Eurasia, but has been spread around the world. If you do the math, you can see that two mice can produce many millions of ancestors in rather short order – two mice mating can result in 2000 mice six months later. Sometime around 1818, sealers using Marion Island as a base inadvertently introduced house mice to the Island. House mice feed on invertebrates, which are otherwise an important part of the Island’s food chain. And house mice seek the food and shelter of human dwellings, so the mice became a problem for the people manning the South African weather station on Marion Island. The House Cat “Solution” The house cat is a member of a family of animals that includes leopards, cougars, and pumas. Your average house cat weighs 6 to 10 pounds, and is 21 to 28 inches long. Cats reach puberty at 9 or 10 months, can have up to 3 litters a year, and an average litter contains 4 kittens. We humans, it is said, first domesticated cats about 3,500 years ago when Egyptians used them to protect their granaries from mice. And in 1949, the South African residents of Marion Island decided to introduce house cats to the Island for the same reason – to rid the island of the house mice that had been there for almost 150 years. And so five cats (a neutered orange male tabby cat, a black and white female, and 3 kittens) were brought to Marion Island in 1949. How naïve they were… Two unexpected things happened: The cats liked eating birds more than they liked eating mice – and were eating some species of birds to extinction The cats multiplied (maybe not so unexpected!) A feral cat is simply a sort of cat that, once domesticated, has returned to the wild. The result was that by 1977, there were 3,405 feral cats on Marion Island, and the cats were causing far more ecological damage than the mice they were brought to control. A Note about Feral Cat Eradication The problem of feral cats is one we see all over the world – a world where people don’t spay or neuter cats, and where they thoughtlessly abandon their domestic cats on the edge of town. In many cities, their any colonies of feral cats, and these colonies are blamed – rightly or wrongly – for everything from spreading rabies, spreading disease, and eating birds. There are two strong factions in the “feral cat problem” world: The eradicators think that we should gather up feral cats and kill them. The trap-neuter-vaccinate-release people advocate trapping cats, spaying or neutering them, vaccinating them against disease and then releasing them back to the wild. In 1977, it was decided to take the eradication route, and thus began the “Marion Island Cat Eradication Program.” Marion Island Cat Eradication Program Step one was to introduce feline panleucopenia into the cat population. Feline panleucopenia, commonly known as distemper, is an extremely contagious virus that is, roughly, “the flu for cats.” The symptoms are similar to those of the flu in humans: coughing and sneezing, vomiting, and diarrhea. It rarely lasts for more than a week, but it has a very high mortality rate. Feline panleucopenia was introduced into the cat population on Marion Island, and it killed a lot of cats: by 1982, the population was estimated to have shrunk from 3,400 to 615. Then the cats developed immunity to the virus, and with less competition for food, cats with immunity survived and multiplied. In 1986, with the population on the rise again, it was decided to hunt the cats as a secondary measure: eight 2-man teams using spotlights and 12-bore shotguns killed approximately 803 cats this way. Hunting proved not effective enough to eradicate all of the cats. In 1989 and 1991, traps were used to try and capture the remaining cats. In April 1991, only 8 cats were trapped. It’s now believed that cats have been completely eradicated from Marion Island… 19 years later! The Situation Today Now that the cat problem has been solved, researchers are turning again to the problem of house mice. Biologist Charl Louw is on Marion Island this year doing research on the house mouse problem, looking at population size and growth, trapping, marking, and releasing mice. And the Marion Island Cat Eradication Program is held up by the anti-eradication advocates as an example of why cat eradication won’t work in urban areas (if it took 19 years in a closed system like Marion… etc.)

A CBC “Off the Beaten Track” episode in which I talk about the other Prince Edward Island, in the southern Indian ocean. Originally aired on September 8, 2000 on CBC Radio’s Mainstreet program in Prince Edward Island. Introduction: There is another Prince Edward Island, or rather “Prince Edward Islands,” located in the southern Indian Ocean and part of South Africa since 1949.  Marion Island, one of the two Prince Edward Islands is current home to a meteorological station, and former home to some 3,400 feral cats.  Prince Edward Island, the other of the two, is uninhabited and, indeed, people aren’t allowed on it without a special permit.  This is their story. Imagine a Prince Edward Island where… …it’s cool and stormy most of the year, with an average temperature of  4 degrees. …there are gale force winds 100 days of the year. …the soil isn’t red and soft, but craggy and volcanic. …the dominant vegetable isn’t the potato, but the cabbage. …there’s so much concern for the environment, and a fear of mice, that you need a special permit from the government just to visit. …chief impediments to tourism are danger from aggressive male seals and the possibility of having your boat smashed on the rocks while landing. This is the “other” Prince Edward Island… This is the “other” Prince Edward Island, and could very well be the “Bizarro” Prince Edward Island in for “Bizarro Superman” it is so opposite to ours. In fact they are located at 46 degrees south while we’re located at 46 degrees north and are called “the jewel of the Southern Ocean” (rather than the “Garden of the Gulf”). Located about 1900 km off the coast of South Africa in the southern Indian Ocean, the “other” Prince Edward Island is one of a pair of sister Islands – the other is Marion Island – collectively called, oddly enough, “the Prince Edward Islands.” Prince Edward Island, South Africa, is 45 square kilometers in size, while it’s sister Marion Island is 290 square kilometers.   They’re both craggy volcanic islands, windswept, cold, rainy and quite unlike the Prince Edward Island we know and love. Lost, then Found… In 1663, Dutchman Barent Lam discovered the two islands on his way east; he named them Dina and Maerseveen (after his ship). Some time after this, the Dutch tried to find the islands again, but couldn’t (Lam had recorded the wrong latitude) and they were given up for lost. 100 years later in 1772 the islands were rediscovered by a French naval officer Marion du Fresne, who named them le de la Caverne and le de l’Esperance In 1776, explorer Captain James Cook – only a decade after he spent five years based in Halifax, and three years before he died – visited the islands, and renamed them collectively the Prince Edward Islands. Over the following 175 years the larger of the two islands came to be known as Marion Island by sealers who used the islands as a base. In 1949 South Africa annexed the islands, and the weird Prince Edward Island / Prince Edward Islands / Marion Island naming scheme stuck. Prince Edward Island Today Since 1949, South Africa has had a presence on the Island when it established a permanent weather office. I exchanged email with Chris de Wet, who is the team leader of “Marion 57,” which is the 57th expedition from South Africa. They’re a motley group of 10 people, meteorologists, biologists, a radio technician, a diesel mechanic and a medic. They’ve got a fully stocked hospital, complete with dentist’s chair and x-ray machine, telephone and Internet hookups, laboratories, and a gymnasium. In addition to the weather station, which is staffed 24 hours a day, there’s research monitoring seal populations, sea bird populations, the effects on longline fishing on birds, and the impact of feral house mice on the Island. I asked Chris what inspired him to take such a remote posting and he said he jumped at the opportunity – he says he’s an outdoor fanatic, and welcomed the opportunity to get away from the “rat race.” Tourism on the Islands During my research, I found an interesting paper called “Environmental impact assessment of possible tourism at Marion Island,” published by the South African Government, which looked at how tourism on the Islands would affect the environment. I asked Chris about the possibility of tourism, and he suggested that because of the hard environment and lack of infrastructure, he didn’t think there’s was much chance of this happening, and if it did, it would be more of a “friendly outdoor laboratory” for scientists as opposed to something for “holiday makers.” I also asked Chris is the members of his team had ever heard of “our” Prince Edward Island and I was surprised to find they hadn’t – but they found us on the globe! He added that he doesn’t think that most people in South Africa have never heard of “his” Prince Edward Island, so we shouldn’t feel so bad if we haven’t. Next Time on “Off the Beaten Track” Remember I mentioned that there’s research going on about the “impact of feral house mice” on the Island? That’s a longstanding problem: house mice aren’t native to the Islands — sealers introduced them sometime over the last century. In 1949, in an attempt to rid the islands of house mice, five house cats were introduced. By 1977 these five cats had multiplied to some 3,400 cats. Next time we’ll hear their story, and the story of the “Marion Island Cat Eradication Program.”

A CBC “Off the Beaten Track” episode in which I talk about Showboat and the history of the song Old Man River. Originally aired on August 20, 2000 on CBC Radio’s Mainstreet program in Prince Edward Island. Ol’ Man River Introduction: A brief history of the song “Ol’ Man River,” along with two very different interpretations by Canadian artists Curtis Driedger and Jane Siberry. Show Boat In 1926, a book called “Show Boat” by Edna Ferber was published – she was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan who had won the Pulitzer Prize in 1924 for her book So Big. Show Boat follows the life of Magnolia, daughter of the captain of the riverboat The Cotton Blossom. Magnolia marries a gambler, Gaylord Ravenal. As a result of his gambling, they separate Magnolia moves to Chicago where she takes up life in musical comedy. Their daughter follows her mother into show business, and eventually Magnolia and Gaylord are reunited years later at a performance of their now internationally famous daughter. Woven throughout this plot is the sub-plot concerning the lives of the black workers on the riverboats, and marriage of Magnolia’s best friend Julie La Verne and her husband, which runs afoul of the law because it is discovered that Julie is of mixed black and white heritage, and this is against the law. In 1927, collaborators Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II adapted the book into a Broadway show. Show Boat the musical was groundbreaking when it premiered in 1927, as musicals up to that point hadn’t had a coherent plot or songs tied to the action. Show Boat is said in many circles to mark the beginning of American musical theatre. Show Boat originally played Broadway in 1927, was adapted into a movie in 1936 and again in 1951, and was revived on Broadway in 1946, and several times thereafter, most famously in recent years in 1994 by Garth Drabinsky. Ol’ Man River The song Ol’ Man River is sung by Joe, one of the riverboat workers, several times throughout the musical. Edna Ferber said in her autobiography: “…Jerome Kern appeared at my apartment late one afternoon with a strange look of quiet exultation in his eyes. He sat down at the piano. He didn’t play the piano particularly well and his singing voice, though true, was negligible. He played and sang ‘Ol’ Man River.’ The music mounted, mounted, and I give you my word my hair stood on end, the tears came to my eyes, I breathed like a heroine in a melodrama. This was great music. This was music that would outlast Jerome Kern’s day and mine. I have never heard it since without that emotional surge. When SHOW BOAT was revived at the Casino Theater in New York just four years after its original production at the Ziegfeld I saw a New York first-night audience, after Paul Robeson’s singing of ‘Ol’ Man River,’ shout and cheer and behave generally as I’ve never seen an audience behave in any theater in all my years of playgoing…” The song is most closely associated with Paul Robeson, who played Joe in the Broadway production of Show Boat and in the 1936 movie. In the original 1927 lyrics, it’s written: I gits weary and sick of tryin’; I’m tired of livin’ and scared of dyin’ And Ol’ man river, he just keeps rollin’ along. Robeson later revised the lyrics to: I keeps laffin’ instead of cryin’ I must keep fightin’ until I’m dyin’ And Ol’ man river, he just keeps rollin’ along. Roberson, who had been a football star and then an actor, went on to a life as a political activist. Canadian Singers on Ol’ Man River Back on June 1, 1990, I was program director at Trent Radio, a community radio station in Peterborough, Ontario. We organized an evening of performances by local musicians at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. One of the performers was Curtis Driedger, formerly of the infamous Toronto band the CeeDees. Here’s some of his performance from that night, recorded live and originally broadcast on Trent Radio… [clip from “Curtis Dreidger live at Artspace”, recorded June 1, 1990; on cassette tape, queued] Toronto singer/songwriter Jane Siberry, who has, in recent years, been running her musical career largely through her own Sheeba Records website – www.sheeba.ca — is about to release an album of Celtic and American spirituals called “Hush.” From that album, here is her own rendition of “Ol’ Man River,” which you will immediately see is quite different from Curtis’ [clip from “Hush” by Jane Siberry, track 9]  

A CBC “Off the Beaten Track” episode in which I talk traveling to Boston for Prince Edward Islanders. Originally aired on August 18, 2000 on CBC Radio’s Mainstreet program in Prince Edward Island. As with all of these pieces, I prepared a script for host Matthew Rainnie and me; it went like this: Peter’s Boston Survival Guide Introduction: It’s easy for Islanders to get to Boston.  We should do it more often.  This is the six-minute guide to getting to Boston in one piece and having fun while there. Step One: Getting to Boston The best flight to Boston is the 6:15 a.m. Air Nova flight direct from Charlottetown, which arrives in Boston 2 hours later at 9:13 a.m. It costs a lot to stay in Boston – might as well maximize your time there by arriving early! The earlier you reserve this flight the better – it can range anywhere from $250 to $1200.  There are usually seat sales three or four times a year. As usual, it’s cheaper to fly if you stay over a Saturday night. You only need 15,000 Aeroplan or Canadian Plus points to get to Boston. The flight takes about ½ an hour to get to Halifax, then you have a ½ hour wait, and then it’s about an hour to get to Boston. Step Two: In from the Airport Boston’s Logan Airport is located just across Boston Harbor from downtown Boston. You can take a taxi, a bus, a limousine – even a water taxi – but the best way to get to downtown Boston is by subway – known in Boston as “the T.” It costs only 85 cents, and it tales about ½ an hour to get downtown. Go out of the terminal building to the ground transportation area and look for the signs to “Logan Shuttle” – this is a free bus that takes you to the Airport subway station. Make sure you get on the right bus – not all of them stop at the subway station, but they’re all clearly marked. Once you get to the “T station” you pay your 85 cents and get on the subway – make sure you’re getting on the one going downtown – just ask the person in the toll booth. About 9 minutes later, you’re downtown! Step Three: Where to Stay? Boston is a really expensive place to stay! If you’re willing to stay in the suburbs you can find a good room for less than $100/night. In general, the closer you are to the heart of Boston, the more you’re going to pay and to stay downtown means paying $150 to $300 (or more!) a night. My picks for places to stay are: Susse Chalet Boston One of a chain of New England budget hotels Basic accommodations, but clean and well-located Make sure you stay at the Boston one, not the Cambridge one (Cambridge location is right on the highway, and very noisy!) Has a pool; is next door to a bowling center; has a restaurant; Burger King is around the corner. Not right on the subway, but they have a free shuttle that will take you there. About $100/night. Newbury Guest House and the Harborside Inn Sister properties – one located on Newbury Street (the chichi shopping district of Boston) and the other located just of Quincy Market right downtown. Small and friendly. Clean rooms, a step up from the Susse Chalet. Very nice continental breakfast is included. Can’t beat the location – both are located in the heart of very interesting neighbourhoods. $110 to $160/night, depending on the time of year. The College Club My personal favourite place to stay. Located in an historic building very near Boston Common, right in the heart of the city. Started life as a private club for college women; now invites the public to stay in its guest rooms. The rooms are small; sometimes you have to share a bath down the hall. Rooms have a lot of character – books and magazines, antique furnishings, large windows. But there’s a good breakfast included, you’re in the heart of the city and a block from the subway, and the building is beautiful. And the rooms go for $55 to $85/night, which is a great deal for Boston. Step Four: What to do? It’s easy to get around on foot or on the subway – there’s very little need for a car. You can get a free subway map from toll collectors. You could spend weeks in Boston and never run out of things to do.   Here are some “must see” things: Go to the top of the John Hancock Tower.  It’s a little expensive at $6 a person, but you get a great view of the entire city, and there’s an interesting presentation about the history of the city. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, right around the corner from the Museum of Fine Arts, is a fantastic building which houses the personal collection of Isabella Stewart Gardner, who was a wealthy patron of the arts.  The building is in the style of a 15th century Venetian palace, and is as interesting as the art. The Nostalgia Factory in North Boston, which is the Italian district of the city, is a cramped little second-floor store, very hard to find.  They have a collection of 30,000 historic movie posters, lobby cards, photographs, books, and magazines. While in North Boston, eat at Ida’s Restaurant.  Like the Nostalgia Factory, it’s cramped and hard to find, but they serve wonderful homemade Italian food. Kendall Square Cinema over the Charles River in Cambridge is an “art house multiplex” and always has interesting movies playing.  It’s kind of hard to get to: you go to the Kendall ‘T’ stop, and then take a free shuttle bus to the Galleria Mall. While you’re on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, you can try Fire & Ice, which is a weird sort of “make your own meal” restaurant, where you assemble a collection of meat and vegetables and spices and then have them cooked for you on a huge 8-foot diameter grill. Finally, my favourite place in Boston is Filene’s Basement, which sells a motley collection of seconds, overruns and liquidated clothing at prices that gradually go down to zero as time marches on.  If you’re wily, you can buy an entire wardrobe for under $100. When you’re at Filene’s, be sure to eat at Chacarero, a small Chilean takeout stand in the same building that sells a most amazing sandwich the core ingredient of which is steamed green beans. Step Five: Coming back to PEI. There’s a 6:00 p.m. flight from Boston to Charlottetown every day, which lets you still a full day in Boston after checking out of your hotel. Many hotels, esp. smaller ones, have a luggage room where you can leave your things after you check out. Remember that you have a $50 exemption from duty if you’re gone for 24 hours or more, a $200 exemption if you’re gone for 48 hours or more, and a $750 exemption if you’re gone for more than a week.

A CBC “Off the Beaten Track” episode in which we go “down the road and under the ground.” We start with the 25th anniversary of the book How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive and finish with The Septic System Owner’s Manual; both books were illustrated by Peter Aschwanden. Originally aired on July 21, 2000 on CBC Radio’s Mainstreet program in Prince Edward Island.

A CBC “Off the Beaten Track” episode in which I talk about books about pregnancy (coincident with the pregnancy of my partner Catherine). Originally aired on May 5, 2000 on CBC Radio’s Mainstreet program in Prince Edward Island.