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There is a place at the top of the world where the land runs out, a sheer thousand-foot cliff rising straight from the Arctic Ocean, and nothing beyond it but open sea all the way to the North Pole. This is the North Cape - the northernmost point of continental Europe and getting there means sailing one of the most spectacular coastlines on Earth. From Oslo, we travel north through towering fjords and fishing villages so remote the ship is their only connection to the outside world. We pass the Lofoten Islands rising like a mountain range planted in the middle of the ocean, Alta - nicknamed the Northern Lights City - and on into the deep Arctic silence of Finnmark. Norway's coast is not just beautiful. It is staggering.The Northern Lights wait for us there too. The Sami called them Govsov - the light you can hear, the light that speaks. Science calls them solar particles colliding with the earth's atmosphere. But standing beneath them, none of that matters. What you are seeing is the invisible touch of our sun, raining down in colour all around you - and it is unlike anything you have ever experienced before.Join host Aaron Millar, and two expert guests, as we set sail on the North Cape Line with the legendary adventure ships of Hurtigruten. This is more than an expedition cruise, it is a journey to the edge of the world along one of the most awe-inspiring coastlines in the world in search of the Aurora at its most breathtaking.Produced in Armchair Explorer's signature documentary style, this immersive audio adventure is designed not just to let you hear what it's like to chase the Northern Lights along the Norwegian coast - but to feel it.Highlights include:Sailing the Trollfjord - a fjord so narrow it feels like you could reach out and touch the mountains on either side, sheer walls of rock and snow rising straight from the water around you.Standing at the North Cape - the northernmost point in Europe where beyond the cliff edge there nothing but the Arctic Ocean, all the way to the North Pole.Sitting inside a Sami Lavvu - warm with firelight and wood smoke - hearing stories, sharing food and listening to yoik, the ancient song form where every melody carries the spirit of a specific person, animal or place.Husky sledding into the Arctic wilderness - the moment the dogs stop barking, set off, and everything goes utterly silent. Just you, the animals, and the snow.The food of Norway's coast - fresh Arctic cod from the world's largest cod fishery in Lofoten, king crab hauled from the icy waters of Finnmark and cooked within the hour, cheese from a family farm whose recipes are 300 years old, and wild herbs foraged from cliff edges above the fjords.The Aurora itself - the crowning corona, where the lights rain down in every direction around you - “like taking a dream out of your head and placing it into the sky”FIND OUT MOREProduced in collaboration with Lonely Planet: LonelyPlanet.comThis journey is run by expedition cruise company Hurtigruten, whose ships have sailed this coastline for generations. This is what they promise: If you're on one of their 11-day or longer voyage during the Auroral season and the Lights don't appear, they'll give you another chance on a future sailing at no extra cost.Find out more at hurtigruten.comConnect with expert Aurora chaser Tom Kerss at TomKerss.com or follow him on Instagram at @tomkerssThank you also to Andre Pettersen, the man behind Hurtigruten's extraordinary food and community connections along the Norwegian coast.Know Someone Who Needs This?If this episode lit something up in you, do me a favour - send it to just one person. One friend, one family member, one person who needs a little wonder in their life right now. Or go old school and tell someone about it over a cheeky pint. Every single share genuinely moves the needle.Hit the share button in your podcast app - it takes about ten seconds, and helps us continue to bring these stories to you.FOLLOW US: Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcastCONNECT WITH US: If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it! It helps us grow the show, and means you won't miss an episode (we've got some good ones coming up!).Armchair Explorer is written and presented by Aaron Millar. Audio editing and sound design by Charles Tyrie. Theme music by Sweet Chap. Produced by Armchair Productions. Find our other shows at Armchair-Productions.com Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world's best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities across the network, see the link below.Voyascape Podcast NetworkCheck out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

Travel can create new perspectives. There's a growing trend towards wanting to make our getaways not just a relaxing break. A fast track to finding yourself can be to spend time somewhere you've never been.   

London, Freitagmorgen, 6:30 Uhr. Fast niemand auf der Straße. Die Sonne geht auf, die Gebäude leuchten und Michi läuft mit einem Kaffee durch die leere City. Dabei erlebt er eine Stadt, die er so noch nie gesehen hat.Gute Laune, Vitamin D in Überdosis. Willkommen zum Weekender.Diese Folge hat es in sich. Jochen und Michi haben eine Frage in die Community gestellt, die gerade viele bewegt: Kann man noch in die USA reisen? 155 Kommentare, keine einfachen Antworten - dafür kluge, faire, erstaunlich differenzierte Meinungen. Spannend. Danke Euch. Wir sprechen drüber. Ein gutes Gespräch.Außerdem eure Sommerpläne. Namibia, Bukarest, Norwegen, Slowenien, Zentralasien. Und durch die Reisen Reisen Weekender Card erzählt Jochen, wie er auf einer japanischen Insel einfach geblieben ist. Und geblieben. Bis die Hotline aufgehört hat zurückzurufen.—

Saskatchewan adventure travel writer Ashlyn George has co-authored Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Canada, highlighting cycling routes across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, from urban trails in Saskatoon to hidden gems in Prince Albert National Park and Moose Jaw's Wakamow Valley. The guide is designed to make cycling adventures more accessible and encourage more Canadians—to explore the outdoors by bike. She joins Evan to talk about the book and biking in Saskatchewan.

Istanbul-based journalist Jennifer Hattam on her work updating the Lonely Planet guide to Turkey. The conversation touches on the immense amount of work and miles that go into updating the guide, as well as how Turkey has changed since she first did the job. Please support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon or Substack. Supporters get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History books published by Bloomsbury Academic, transcripts of every interview, and links to articles related to each episode.

What does it take to discover a continent? Apparently four months in the Madagascan wilderness with no phone, some crunchy crickets to snack on, and a whole lot of time bouncing around on terrible roads in a beat-up Peugeot while thinking some very big thoughts.Professor Alan Collins from Adelaide University joins Holly and Anthony for a conversation that spans the formation of Gondwana, the naming of a long-lost ancient continent, and the importance of being beautifully, productively bored. This is a genuine delight as Alan shares with us his vintage field photos, stories of sleeping in remote villages, learning Malagasy on the fly, and finding dinosaur bones by the side of the road. What a geology-kinda-life!!And the science? Alan's research reconstructed continental collisions 600–700 million years ago when the oceans were pink and the continents a rusty-red... and a mountain range as mighty as the Himalaya that has long since vanished. Alan walks us through the plate reconstructions and explains why understanding all of this helps us understand why our planet turned out the way it did. Oh, and we find out where the name Azania actually came from. Spoiler: it involves a very well-thumbed Lonely Planet!Alan is a returning guest on Wonder. If you've heard him before, you'll already know why we had to get him back. If you haven't, this is a very good place to start.Make sure you're following Wonder wherever you get your podcasts - and chuck that notifications bell on! Find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thegeoco.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And on Instagram & TikTok: @thegeocoWe release a GeoCo News email newsletter. You wouldn't want to miss out... ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up here https://thegeoco.substack.com/?u...​Thanks to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Geological Society of Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for making this episode of Wonder possible! GeoCo comes to you from the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, South Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.

How good is your travel etiquette? Lonely Planet's Jessica Lockhart, the Destination Editor for Oceania, shares her top tips - and also how travellers in the Pacific are responding to the global fuel crisis.

We have experienced Paris through the words of Hemingway and Balzac, the colors of Chagall and Delaunay, the wild adventures of Henry Miller, the recipes of Julia Child, the stars of Michelin, and the curated lists of Fodor's, Frommer's, and Lonely Planet. Yet, few have explored Paris through the unique perspective of the “Exposition Universelle”—the World's Fair, or World Expo.Paris is a living archive of seven Universal Expositions held between 1855 and 1937. These grand events left an indelible mark on the city, creating an urban diary of monumental achievements: the Eiffel Tower, of course, but also the Musée d'Orsay, the Grand Palais, and the Petit Palais.“Nobody Sits Like the French” uncovers these stories and many more. Blending travel guide and history, the book reveals a Paris invisible to most—a city where every glass of Burgundy, every sip from Baccarat crystal, every Monet or Gauguin admired, and even the modern marvel of a working sewer system, can be traced back to the legacy of a World Expo. https://www.charlespappas.world/buy-the-world-expo-bookhttp://www.yourlotandparcel.org

(0:10 - 0:48) The podcast episode begins with hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa introducing the show and thanking sponsors like Ron Rubin and River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for their support (0:49 - 1:14) They welcome their guest, Virginie Boone, a celebrated wine writer and podcast host for "The Good Stuff" with Karissa Kruse, and discuss her extensive contributions to wine publications. (1:14 - 1:49) Virginie reflects on her experience as a guest on their show and the benefits of co-hosting, which allows for diverse perspectives and shared responsibilities. (1:50 - 11:48) The conversation highlights Virginie's blog for Sonoma County Wine Growers, where she covers a wide range of topics, from local agricultural history to broader cultural trends, showcasing her curiosity and storytelling skills.  (3:12 - 6:08) Virginie shares her background as a travel writer for Lonely Planet, detailing her early career in digital content and community building, including her work on the Thorn Tree forum. She recounts her transition from travel writing to wine writing, emphasizing the natural connection between the two fields due to their shared focus on sense of place and storytelling. Virginie discusses her current work for Jeb Dunnuck, covering wine regions in California, Washington, Spain, and Argentina, and reflects on her long-standing fascination with Argentina, which she finally visited after years of interest. She also mentions her fluency in French and how it aids her work in Spain, where many winemakers have ties to France. (11:49-18:08) The discussion shifts to Virginie's personal history, including her upbringing as an army brat, her French mother's cultural adjustment to life in the U.S., and her family's eventual settlement in San Francisco. Virginie explains her move to Sonoma County around the time of 9/11, drawn by the region's beauty, proximity to San Francisco, and vibrant community. The hosts and Virginie discuss favorite local spots, including restaurants like Stella and Glen Ellen Star, and wineries like Ramsgate and Beltane Ranch, highlighting the area's rich culinary and wine offerings. (18:09-27:03) The conversation touches on the evolving wine industry, including the rise of white wines and their appeal to younger generations due to their freshness, versatility, and compatibility with diverse cuisines. Virginie and the hosts discuss the importance of independent wine writing, the challenges of modern media, and the joy of discovering well-written, inspiring wine stories. They reflect on the connection between travel writing and wine writing, emphasizing the value of personal experiences and storytelling in understanding wine. (27:04-45:05) Virginie shares her aspirations to visit South Africa, drawn by its wine culture and natural beauty, and discusses the importance of immersing oneself in the places and people behind the wines. The hosts and Virginie explore the concept of "The Good Stuff," inspired by a TED Talk by Karissa Kruse, which encourages savoring life's pleasures and sharing positive stories. They joke about creating a contrasting "The Bad Stuff" series but ultimately focus on the resilience and community spirit of Sonoma County, especially in the face of challenges like wildfires. (45:06-50:34) The episode concludes with a "Fast Five" recipe segment featuring Jacob from Mounds Family Winery, who shares a simple dish of whipped ricotta and marinated tomatoes paired with wine. The hosts announce upcoming events, including the Passport to Dry Creek and the Spring Wine Trail, and discuss the Writing Between the Vines retreat program, which offers writers an opportunity to work in Sonoma's wine country. The episode wraps up with gratitude for Virginie's participation and a reflection on the joy of connecting through wine and storytelling.  

Witnessing the Northern Lights is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences on the planet, and in today's interview episode we're going to hear what it feels like to stand beneath them - a cascade of color raining down from the sky all around you. In Norse mythology the Aurora were the armour of the Valkyries. The Inuit saw spirits playing in the sky. The Sami hid indoors in fear. And science has its own story too, because what we are really witnessing is the energy of the sun itself, travelling 93 million miles across space, and exploding into color in our atmosphere. We may now be able to explain them scientifically, but their effect on us is unchanged. This is a story about the science of solar winds and magnetic fields, the mythology of ancient cultures who saw gods and fire in the sky, and the art of chasing something wild, unpredictable and utterly mesmerizing. Taking us deeper into that experience is Tom Kerss, one of the world's leading Aurora experts. Tom's passion for the Aurora is infectious, his knowledge extraordinary, and his way of describing what you see in that sky inspiring and poetic.FIND OUT MOREProduced in collaboration with Lonely Planet: lonelyplanet.com Tom Kerss is one of the world's leading Aurora experts and the onboard Aurora guide for expedition cruise company Hurtigruten. They run spectacular trips along the Norwegian coast, and if this episode inspires you to go and see the lights for yourself you can travel with Tom on one of their astronomy voyages. Find out more at hurtigruten.com. Connect with Tom and find out more about his work at tomkerss.com, or follow him on Instagram at @tomkerss.Note: a full adventure documentary episode going on a Northern Lights expedition cruise up the Norwegian coast is coming next month. Hit follow so you don't miss it!SHARE THIS EPISODEIf this story lit something up in you, do me a favour and send it to just one person. One friend, one family member, one person you think needs a little wonder in their life right now. I'm trying to reach 1,000 new listeners this series, and every single share genuinely moves the needle. You'd be helping Tom's story reach someone who really needs to hear it. Leave a review or hit that share button in your podcast appFOLLOW US:Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcastFacebook: @armchairexplorerpodcastCREDITSArmchair Explorer is written and presented by Aaron Millar. Audio editing on this episode was by Jason Paton. Theme music by Sweet Chap. Produced by Armchair-Productions.comMentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel PodcastCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world's best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities across the network, see the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week, in the final episode EVER of this podcast.Catherine's library find is Better Than Fiction: True Travel Tales from Great Fiction Writers, published in 2021 by The Lonely Planet. There's also a second volume of even more travel tales. Terri's random recommendation is all the ways you can keep up with us when we're no longer blabbing in your ears three times a week. Also mentioned: Bookmory and Authory.Terri's Substack, Too Old for Cool; any future TV chats will live hereCatherine's InstagramTerri on Twitter @mamatudeTerri's websiteThe podcast on Instagram and Twitter; subscribe to see if Terri follows through on her eight-year replay planIn the archives, we talked about a couple of specific episodes while recalling the many permutations of the podcast over the past dozen years: Parenting Investigations and Are You a Soggy Mom?.While we won't be publishing new episodes, our archives will remain available. Thank you for listening!

Conocemos los detalles de la nueva guía en español de Lonely Planet sobre Centroamérica con Lola Escudero, directora de Comunicación de la editorial, de referencia sobre viajes en todo el mundo. Hablamos de Guatemala, Belice, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panamá y el sur de México.También actualizamos lo más destacado de la jornada con la expectativa en Venezuela por los últimos anuncios de Delcy Rodríguez; de la visita de María Corina Machado a España; o de las nuevas trabas para localizar a bebés robados en la dictadura argentina. Además, conocemos el "Me too" colombiano desatado en Caracol televisión con Beatriz Viaño.Escuchar audio

Today we're heading off to Palau. Palau is an island nation that's part of the Micronesia subregion. Lonely Planet destination editor Jessica Lockhart joins us to share her travel tales.

It's time now Our Ultimate Guide and as ever, our travel guide Fionn Davenport, Travel journalist and Lonely Planet author, joins me now in studio...Fionn joined Ciara and Shane to discuss Easter holidays and what to do with the kids in and around Dublin

Resources and Links* Support the podcast on Substack here* Work with Jonathan 1:1* book a reading here* apply for ongoing guidance container here* Try the breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free here“I'm most interested in writing a love letter to humanity. Even more so than travel.”For many in the astrology and tarot world, Jeff Hinshaw is no stranger. You may know him through his deeply beloved podcast Cosmic Cousins or the Brooklyn Fools Tarot Journey.Recently, Jeff and I caught up to discuss the process of creating Travel Tarot, in which Jeff collaborated with Lonely Planet and Studio Muti. Specifically, we discussed how the deck deepened his embodied understanding of the Mercury retrograde phases and sharpened his awareness of creative synchronicities.It's an expansive deck that's also gentle to the nervous system – an energetic signature I always feel whenever I interact with both Jeff as a person and his work. I know that this deck will expand many people's relationship with the tarot, and the world at large.Jeff also generously shared his current process as a practitioner and a human walking his path. We touched on the Saturn-Neptune in Aries conjunction (a big astro signature this year), as well as some early data on the magic of this deck.Order your copy of Lonely Planet Travel Tarot here.Visit Jeff's website for current offerings here.Subscribe to Jeff's Substack here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com/subscribe

Send us Fan MailThe travel stories you love rarely come from “perfect” trips. They come from patience, ethics, and a lot of unseen work. We sit down with Rosie Bell, an award-winning travel writer, editor, and educator whose bylines span BBC Travel, National Geographic Traveler, Wired, Forbes Travel Guide, Lonely Planet, and more. Rosie shares how she stumbled into travel journalism after moving to Panama, then turned one paid essay into a career built across Latin America and beyond.We talk about the rule that guides her reporting: you're always writing about someone's home. That one idea changes how you interview people, describe places, and decide what not to include. Rosie also opens up about the less glamorous side of being a freelance travel writer: pitching without pay, working alone, managing admin, and staying resilient as the travel media landscape shifts with layoffs, smaller budgets, and fewer outlets buying freelance stories.Then we get practical about press trips and travel PR. Rosie explains why she built Press Trip Pros, a matchmaking platform designed to align publicists, brands, and tourism boards with journalists and creators who are actually a fit. You'll hear what makes a press trip great, why writers turn invitations down, how group trips compare to solo trips for deeper storytelling, and what a PR pitch needs to earn a real reply.If you care about travel writing, travel journalism, press trips, pitching, and the future of freelance work, this conversation delivers clear takeaways you can use right away. Subscribe, share this with a friend in media or PR, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Rosie's portfolio siteRosieBell.netPress Trip ProsPressTripPros.comInstagram@thebeachbellRosie's booksEscape to SelfThe Art and Business of Travel Writing

On The BIG Show today, we find out about the new Lonely Planet app, what makes millennials anxious, and what's our luckiest moment! Connect with us on Instagram: @kiss92fm @Glennn @angeliqueteo @officialtimoh Producers: @shalinisusan97 @snailgirl2000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michiel van Elk (1980) is a researcher and writer in the field of psychology, philosophy and neuroscience. Having received his PhD at the Donders Institute, the Netherlands, he has worked at several international institutions including the University of California Santa Barbara the École Polytechnique Féderale de Lausanne in Switzerland and Stanford University. He is currently affiliated as associate professor at Leiden University. He has conducted pioneering work on psychedelics, altered states of consciousness, feelings of awe, the evolution of religion and mystical experiences. His work, including more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles, book chapters and books, has been featured by the New York Times, Vice, Lonely Planet, New Scientist, The Daily Beast and Psychedelic Spotlight. VISIT PRSM Lab: https://prsmlab.com/teams/michiel-van-elk/ Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/  

Il fût un temps où notre espace touristique était si étriqué, que certains guides portaient le nom curieux de Lonely Planet. Alors que l'astro-tourisme intergalactique bât son plein, emparez-vous de votre fidèle guide poly-planètes : le bien nommé “Destination Cosmos” ! Nous sommes le Mercredi 28 janvier 2526, vous écoutez l'épisode 540, enregistré 500 ans plus tôt, d'un Podcast très ancien appelé Podcast Science en compagnie de nos invités Sébastien Carassou et Chloé Ménager. Bonne écoute !Notes d'émission : https://www.podcastscience.fm/emission/2026/03/03/540-destination-cosmos/Retrouvez-nous sur PodcastScience.fm, Bluesky, Facebook et Instagram.Soutenez-nous sur Tipeee Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Episode 221 of The Adventure Podcast features international journalist and author, Adam Skolnick. Adam has written for countless news outlets, Lonely Planet guidebooks, magazines, and columns, and has travelled to over 40 countries. In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss his journey into writing. His first gigs, travelling for stories, and how to make a living doing so. Adam reflects about the early adventures he went on; cycling around the world in his twenties and how the reality looked very different from the romantic version he imagined. Often including long-stretches of boredom, loneliness and self-doubt. It's a wide-ranging conversation as they discuss everything from the pressure of shaping messy reality into something coherent on page, to ego and validation, the discomfort of being honest about motivations that don't fit the heroic narrative, and the temptation to chase ever-bigger projects for 'better' stories. Adam also talks about the inspiration behind his new book, American Tiger, which he covered live as a journalist at the time, and how he found transitioning from fact to fiction.For extra insights from the worlds of adventure, exploration and the natural world, you can find The Adventure Podcast+ community on Substack. You can also follow along and join in on Instagram @‌theadventurepodcast.Chapter Breakdown00:00-05:00: Motivations, ego, and the difference between starting an adventure and finishing one.05:00-12:00: Adam reflects on riding around the globe, and the uncomfortable truth about why he really left.12:00-25:00: A raw account of failure at sea, coping in crisis, and how unfinished journeys shape us differently.25:00-35:00: Why success can be less interesting than failure, and how chasing “epic” creates a moving goalpost.35:00-45:00: Different ways people experience fear, and why acknowledging it can be more powerful than suppressing it.45:00-55:00: How children, responsibility, and time away from crisis culture reframed Adam's sense of purpose.55:00-01:05:00: Adam introduces a new philosophy: joy over grit, presence over performance.01:05:00-01:20:00: Why “hero moments” lose value over time, and what actually lasts from a life of adventure.01:20:00-End: Closing reflections on peace, humility, and finding meaning without needing the next big thing.To listen to new podcast, Atlantic Canada, head to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atlantic-canada/id1872073512, or search it wherever you get your podcasts.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nach der Sommerfrische, dem Prinzen Heinrich und der Rheinsberger Kultur, geht es heute literarisch zu, auf den Spuren von Kurt Tucholsky im Bilderbuch für Verliebte. “Das ganze Glück ihrer großen Liebe” (Kurt Tucholsky) Der subjektive Einstieg Manchmal wird man von Büchern eingeholt und wirft einen voll aus der Realität des Lebens. Ein kleines Büchlein von Kurt Tucholsky hatte das vor etwa zwei Jahren geschafft, als ich die Geschichte mal wieder in die Hand nahm. Ein wenig glücksschwebend angesichts des Wiederlesens mit Claire und Wölfchen beschloss ich. Da wo die glücklich waren, da will auch ich mal hin. Philosophie auch in der Musikkunst Rheinsberg – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Gefühl, Freiheit, Liebe – das alles soll Rheinsberg sein? Besuche ich etwa einen Glücksort und schwelge in Leichtigkeit? Gedacht und getan: Im letzten Herbst. Dass daraus im November ein Spätsommer werden würde, war noch nicht klar. Das Wetter jedenfalls tat sein Bestes, um Städtchen und Literatur ins beste Licht zu setzen. Der Literat Kurt Tucholsky betrat 1912 mit Rheinsberg nicht nur die literarische Bühne, er veröffentlichte damit auch seinen ersten Bestseller. Die reale Geschichte? – Else Weil, auf einer Infotafel am Ratskeller in Rheinsberg – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Ein Jahr davor (oder war es schon 1910?) verbrachte er mit seiner damaligen Verlobten Else Weil ein ähnliches Wochenende – in Rheinsberg. Oder war es genau dieses Wochenende von Wölfchen alias Kurt und Else alias Claire? Else Weil jedenfalls wurde Kurt Tucholskys erste Frau. Die Story Romantik a la Rheinsberg: Obelisk, Postsäule am Triangelplatz – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Die Figuren verschwimmen mit der Realität. Kurt Tucholsky und Else Weil waren um 1910 da. Ihre Alter-Egos Wolfgang und Claire traten erst mit der Veröffentlichung des Buchs im Jahr 1912 auf den Plan. Diese Vermischung hört man des Öfteren auch in den Originaltönen aus Rheinsberg. Die Charaktere geraten immer öfter durcheinander. Aber ohne Kurt kein Wölfchen und Clairchen und ohne Else auch keine Reise mit Kurt. Die beiden Geschichten könnten identisch sein und spiegeln großes Glück. Glück des Moments. Glück des Lebens? Der touristische Influencer? Das wollte ich auch herausfinden. Einige Facts deuten darauf hin. Die Sommerfrische hatte um die Wende zum 20. Jahrhundert dazu geführt, dass immer mehr Berliner begannen das Umland zu entdecken. Tucholsky Porträt im Museum – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Er hatte es zwar nicht beabsichtigt, aber das Büchlein sorgte im Jahr nach dem Erscheinen für einen regelrechten Rheinsberg-Boom. Es soll Sonderzüge gegeben haben, die bis zu 6.000 Menschen an einem Wochenende nach Rheinsberg und an die brandenburgischen Seen brachten. Das schafft heute allenfalls „Lonely Planet“. War Rheinsberg der „Overtourism-Sündenfall“? Wenn ja, hat es das damals 2.000 Einwohner zählende Städtchen wohl verkraftet. Merkpunkt: Die Bahn konnte und könnte sehr viel bewirken in Sachen Tourismus. Damals wurden auch kleine Orte an die Schiene angeschlossen, Mobilität ermöglicht. Das ist heute weitgehend Historie. Glücklicherweise gibt es den Bahnhof Rheinsberg und Verbindungen nach Berlin bis heute. Nur: Wie gehen Touristen heute mit Rheinsberg, Tucholsky und der kleinen wie großen Geschichte um? Den Kernsatz dazu hört Ihr im Podcast von Stadtführerin Jeanette Lehmann. Das Museum Kurt Tucholsky Museum: Dauerausstellung – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Kurt Tucholsky: Den Journalisten, Satiriker, Autoren und Menschen besser kennenlernen. Wer das möchte ist hier an der richtigen Stelle. Es ist ein kleines, aber sehr feines Museum, das sich zudem (auch im Tucholsky Sinne) um schreibende und bildende Künstler:innen mit diversen Veranstaltungen kümmert. Ich bin mit Peter Graf, dem literaturwissenschaftlich-künstlerischen Projektmanager des Museums, durch die Dauerausstellung gegangen, habe das kleine Büchlein, die Erstausgabe von „Rheinsberg“ gesehen, Tucholskys Schaffen kennengelernt und bin dem Menschen Kurt T. und seinem Schicksal begegnet. Das rührt an. Die Erstausgabe: Rheinsberg – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Es ist sicher kein „Claire und Wölfchen Museum“; so wie Tucholsky auch nicht auf den Autoren des Bilderbuchs für Verliebte zu reduzieren ist. Wer nach Rheinsberg kommt, sollte das Kurt Tucholsky Museum im Schloss aber zur Pflichtstation machen. Es lohnt sich. Es gibt ein Kombiticket. Damit kann man die Schlossführung mitmachen und danach auch das Museum besuchen. Machen! Das Schild    Die öffentliche Liebeserklärung an das „Bilderbuch für Verliebte“ findet man in der Straße und Anlage „Am Markt“, gleich gegenüber von Ratskeller und Triangelplatz. Liebeserklärung an eine Stadt – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Tucholsky hat den Text nicht verfasst. Niemand weiß so genau, wie das erste Schild dort hingekommen ist, sagen die Rheinsberger. Fest steht aber, dass das restaurierte Schild vor einigen Jahren vom Verein Stadtgeschichte angebracht wurde. Inzwischen war klar, dass es sich hervorragend als „Insta-Location“ eignet. Ich schließe mich da gerne an: Ist toll für ein verliebtes Selfie. Ach ja, ich war ja alleine dort. Das Café Claire Café Claire – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Da darf man auch alleine hin. Es gibt wundervolle Kuchen, leckere Kaffee- und Teespezialitäten und mittags auch kleine Snacks. Über den Birnen-Schmand-Kuchen hab ich im letzten Podcast schon geschwärmt. In der ersten Novemberwoche 2025 bei 15 Grad draußen in der Sonne zu sitzen, machte mein Glück perfekt. Die Kurt Tucholsky Buchhandlung Kurt Tucholsky Buchhandlung in Rheinsberg – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Er befindet sich in unmittelbarer Nähe des Café Claire in der Schlossstraße. Hier kann man alte Buchkultur schnuppern, moderne Kinderliteratur erleben und natürlich den einen oder anderen Tucholsky-Band mitnehmen. Geht auch als Geschenk. Ich finde der Laden gehört einfach zum Rheinsberg-Erlebnis dazu und das schon seit Jahrzehnten. Die Filme Es gibt zwei „Rheinsberg“ – Verfilmungen. Rheinsberg 1 Der erste stammt aus dem Jahr 1967. Kurt Hoffmann hat ihn in der BRD gedreht. Da ist von der guten alten Zeit die Rede. Eine werbende und wertende Aussage, die Kurt Tucholsky sicher verneint hätte. Trotzdem ist es – so man ein wenig Feingefühl für Romantik hat – eine tolle Verfilmung, deren Tonausschnitte ich zur Illustration der Podcast-Akteure benutzt habe. Ein Manko gibt es trotzdem. Der Film konnte damals nicht direkt in Rheinsberg gedreht werden. ES gab zwar eine Anfrage. Die zuständige DEFA lehnte das Ansinnen ab, weil sich die Örtlichkeit nicht in einem filmenswerten Zustand befände. Damit hatte sie sicher recht. Man musste ausweichen, zum Beispiel nach Gut und Schloss Panker in Schleswig-Holstein, das sich in diesem Film als Rheinsberg präsentieren musste. Und gerade auch deshalb wollte ich hin – nach Rheinsberg, um zu sehen, wie es da tatsächlich ausschaut. Ganz unter uns: Schöner als im Film. – Das war mir ganz schnell klar. Da genügte schon ein kleiner Rundgang durch den Schlosspark und auch durchs Städtchen. Heute wäre die Schlossanlage und das Schlosstheater auch wieder in „filmenswertem Zustand“. Der Restaurierung ab 1992 sei Dank. Rheinsberg 2 Hier handelt es sich um eine DEFA DDR-Produktion aus dem Jahr 1987. Zwanzig Jahre später setzt man Schloss und Umgebung geschickt in Szene. Dass die Inhalte sehr viel freizügiger „rüberkommen“ ist sicher auch der Zeit geschuldet. Man kann ihn kostenfrei bei YouTube streamen. Meine Einschätzung: Kann man auch so machen. Was fehlt ist, das auch von Tucholsky angedeutete, Berliner Idiom. Die 1967er Claire (Cornelia Froboess) bleibt hier unübertroffen. Deshalb musste ihre Stimme auch zwingend in den Podcast. Specht oder Schleiereule “Ab ins Schilf”: Grienericksee / Rheinsberg – Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Da gibt es in Buch wie Film 1 einen Disput zwischen Wölfchen und Claire. Er behauptet am See einen Specht zu hören. Sie besteht darauf, es sei eine Schleiereule. Aber die Beiden streiten ja auch darüber, ob der Baum, auf den sie blicken eine Akazie oder “ne Magnolie is”. Auf der Suche nach Claires Schleiereule laufe ich zum See. Setze mich auf eine Bank, schau direkt in den Schilfgürtel und stelle fest, dass auch ich ein wenig verliebt bin. In Rheinsberg, in Claire, in Tucholsky, ins Lesen und Träumen, in die Sehnsucht und in die Natur, in die ich gerade schaue. Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD Mehr zum Thema im Reiseradio Rheinsberger Sommerfrische Rheinsberg – Von Preußen, Prinzen und Paradiesen Information & Links Kurt Tucholsky – Museum Rheinsberg Stadtgeschichte Rheinsberg Kurt Tucholsky Buchhandlung, Rheinsberg Tourismus Information Rheinsberg Brandenburgische Seenplatte Ruppiner Seenland Reiseland Brandenburg Hinweise Die Recherche für diesen Podcast wurde unterstützt von Reiseland Brandenburg und seinen Partnern vor Ort. Meine Meinung wurde nicht beeinflusst! Foto: Rüdiger Edelmann / ttb-media TON-TEXT-BILD The post D-RR307 Rheinsberg & das Bilderbuch für Verliebte first appeared on Deutsches Reiseradio (German Travelradio).

In this episode of KeeKee's Big Adventures: The Family Travel Podcast, we break down the new family cruise vacation ideas for 2026. We reviewed major 2026 travel lists from outlets like Frommer's, Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, and Conde Nast Traveler, then filtered them through one essential question: What is truly great for families?

Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 696⁠, my conversation with Vesna Maric from March 2021. Maric was born in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, in 1976. She left Bosnia-Herzegovina at sixteen as part of a convoy of refugees. She went on to work for the BBC World Service and has written for Lonely Planet for over two decades. Vesna is an author of fiction and non-fiction, essays and a variety of journalism. Her memoir, Bluebird, was longlisted for The Orwell Prize. I spoke with Vesna Maric as she was celebrating the publication of her debut novel, The President Shop. Air date: March 10, 2021. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code OTHERPPL at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription." Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott McNeely, Head of Product and founding team member at Epicurate and co-founder of Modern Adventure, traces his journey from “kid with an Apple II+ in his mom's dessert business” to building and scaling product teams in travel, publishing, and tech. He reflects on growing up in humble circumstances while attending an elite LA boys' school, stumbling into travel writing, and then helping Lonely Planet and Viator navigate the shift from print to digital products. Along the way, Scott shares how his bias for action, love of ideas, and willingness to figure things out on the fly shaped his career.Scott opens up about the moments when those same strengths became liabilities, like a shouting match over digital transformation with Lonely Planet's leadership, and the emotional gut punch of being passed over twice for what felt like his perfect VP role. He talks candidly about anger, grief, and self-doubt, and how he rebuilt his confidence by zooming out, leaning on movement and thinking time, and staying curious. From scaling a team from 1 to 65 at Viator to learning to delegate, slow down, and create space for others, Scott offers a grounded, human look at what it really takes to keep growing as a leader.In this conversation, you'll learn:How to read your environment and decide whether to push for change or move on, using Scott's Lonely Planet experience as a case study.What it really takes to evolve from “get stuff done” operator to leader of a 60+ person team, including delegation, structure, and support systems.A grounded way to rebuild confidence after major setbacks, from being passed over for a dream role twice to anchoring your identity beyond one job.Things to listen for:(00:00) Intro(02:09) Scott's upbringing and early influences(08:28) Thank you to our sponsor, Navattic(05:53) Early career pivots and first big lessons(13:16) Pushing change and hitting resistance(27:27) Reading your situation with clarity and EQ(28:48) Leadership growing pains and delegation(31:29) Scaling fast teams and personal evolution(42:48) Career setbacks and shaken confidence(52:09) Centering habits for focus and resilienceA huge thanks to this episode's sponsor:Navattic: Interactive Product Demo Software - https://navattic.com/value Resources:Connect with Scott: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmcneely Learn about Epicurate: https://epicurate.vip/Learn about Modern Adventure: https://modernadventure.com/ Connect with Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/ Substack: https://media.deliveringvalue.coHire Andrew as your coach: https://deliveringvalue.co/coachingJoin Growth OS: https://deliveringvalue.co/growth-operating-system

In this episode of KeeKee's Big Adventures: The Family Travel Podcast, we break down the best International family vacation ideas for 2026 based on where top travel outlets say to go and what actually works when traveling with kids. We reviewed major 2026 travel lists from outlets like Frommer's, Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, and Conde Nast Traveler, then filtered them through one essential question: What is truly great for families?

From writing with David Goggins to working alongside Rich Roll, Adam Skolnick's success didn't make imposter syndrome disappear. In this episode, Adam opens up to Ryan about his path as a writer, the years of underreported stories and side gigs, how self-doubt still shows up, and the unbelievable true story that inspired his new novel American Tiger. Adam Skolnick has written about travel, adventure sports, human rights and the environment for outlets like The New York Times, Outside, Lonely Planet, ESPN, BBC, and Men's Health. He is best known as the ghostwriter and audiobook narrator for David Goggins memoirs Can't Hurt Me and Never Finished. He is also the author of One Breath - Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits and now his debut novel, American Tiger, is officially out. Check out Adam's new novel American Tiger and follow him on Instagram @AdamSkolnick

In this episode of KeeKee's Big Adventures: The Family Travel Podcast, we break down the best U.S. family vacation ideas for 2026 based on where top travel outlets say to go and what actually works when traveling with kids. We reviewed major 2026 travel lists from outlets like Frommer's, Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, and Conde Nast Traveler, then filtered them through one essential question: What is truly great for families? From walkable cities and national parks to milestone celebrations and scenic train routes, this episode helps families understand why these destinations stand out and how to plan trips that feel meaningful, manageable, and memorable.

Thinking about booking a big historical trip in 2026? In this bonus episode of History's Greatest Cities, travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield is joined by Tom Hall, vice president at Lonely Planet, to explore the best locations for history lovers. Which destinations are worth your time, and which historical hotspots are currently enjoying their moment in the spotlight? Find out here – and get some expert practical advice on making the most out of your trip. History's Greatest Cities is produced by HistoryExtra, the home of ‘History's Greatest' podcasts. Listen to our other podcasts History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories, History's Greatest Scandals, History's Greatest Battles, HistoryExtra Long Reads and the HistoryExtra podcast at historyextra.com/podcast. For more fascinating stories from the past head to HistoryExtra.com. We'd love to know what you think about the podcast, so leave us a review and let us know the topics you think we should be covering. Or, follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram or YouTube to keep in touch. You can listen ad-free to this episode and more by subscribing to HistoryExtra Plus here: https://historyextra.supportingcast.fm/. This episode was hosted by Paul Bloomfield and produced by Jack Bateman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amelia Thomas is a Cambridge University-educated author, naturalist, journalist, horse-owner, and mother of five. Her non-fiction book, The Zoo on the Road to Nablus, the true story of the last Palestinian zoo, was a Daily Mail (UK) and Washington Post Critic's Choice, and inspired the Italian documentary, Waiting for Giraffes. Her new book What Sheep Think About the Weather, asks: what are animals trying to say - not to each other, but to us? Amelia has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Washington Post, Sunday Times (UK), CNN Traveler, the Christian Science Monitor, Lonely Planet magazine, and the Middle East Times. She has authored and contributed to over a dozen travel books for Lonely Planet, including guides to Lebanon, India, and the first Israel and Palestinian Territories guide to be published after the Second Intifada. She presented a documentary for National Geographic Channel's “Roads Less Travelled” series, spent a year following a family of clowns in a Russian circus for a documentary for European TV networks, and is presently in pre-production for an investigative documentary into the disappearance of Jodi Henrickson, a teenager missing since 2009.Animals have often featured in her work and travels, from visiting elephant sanctuaries in Laos to galloping through remote jungles in Belize to rehoming stray puppies in rural India. She is currently working on a book on how we can best listen to animals, which will be published by Sourcebooks in the US and Elliott & Thompson in the UK in summer, 2025: a journey of discovery through the scientific, practical and spiritual work of the world's best animal-listeners, seeking to find out what animals are saying, not to each other, but to humans specifically - and to learn how we can become better listeners. Website: www.ameliathomas.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/starscameout/Send us a textSupport the showCan't get enough of the Journey On Podcast & it's guests? Here are two more ways to engage with them. Find exclusive educational content from previous podcast guests which include webinars, course and more: https://courses.warwickschiller.com If you want to meet your favorite podcast guest in person, you can attend our annual Journey On Podcast Summit either in person or via live stream: https://summit.warwickschiller.com Become a Patreon Member today! Get access to podcast bonus segments, ask questions to podcast guests, and even suggest future podcast guests while supporting Warwick: https://www.patreon.com/journeyonpodcastWarwick has over 900 Online Training Videos that are designed to create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner. Start your horse training journey today!https://videos.warwickschiller.com/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickschillerfanpageWatch hundreds of free Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/warwickschillerFollow us on Instagram: @warwickschiller

Ric Elias - The Art of Living Well - [Invest Like The Best, CLASSICS] Welcome to this classic episode. Classics are my favorite episodes from the past 10 years, published once a month. These are N of 1 conversations with N of 1 people. Ric Elias is the CEO and co-founder of Red Ventures, which has a portfolio of fast-growing digital businesses like Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, Bankrate, and large investments in a variety of other businesses across industries. He began the business in 2000 and has grown it to now a global company with thousands of employees. Ric walks us through the early struggles that have led to what is now a flourishing investing platform, but mostly this episode is a masterclass on cultural values and philosophies that transcend mere financial gain. We discuss the difference between living good and well, the power of forgiveness, and compounding more than just your capital. Ric's story is one of resilience, humility, and grace. His story about being in the front row of the plane that Captain Sully landed in the Hudson is singular and very moving. Please enjoy my conversation with Ric Elias. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by WorkOS. WorkOS is a developer platform that enables SaaS companies to quickly add enterprise features to their applications. With a single API, developers can implement essential enterprise capabilities that typically require months of engineering work. By handling the complex infrastructure of enterprise features, WorkOS allows developers to focus on their core product while meeting the security and compliance requirements of Fortune 500 companies. Visit WorkOS to Transform your application into an enterprise-ready solution in minutes, not months. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @joincolossus ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:02:00) Meet Ric Elias (00:02:49) Chasing the Big Dream (00:05:38) Understanding Red Ventures: Origin and Evolution (00:10:25) Operational Success and Company Culture (00:25:30) Reflections on Money and Personal Well-being (00:28:49) The Difference between Good and Well (00:32:55) The Hudson River Plane Crash Experience (00:42:37) Reconnecting with Puerto Rico and Reviving the Basketball Team (00:45:07) Underdogs to Champions (00:48:09) How to Build Trust and Culture (00:52:29) Reflections on Leadership (00:56:12) The Role of Confidence and Courage (00:59:38) The Value of Family and Friendships (01:01:57) The Pursuit of Purpose Over Profit (01:06:52) Recruitment and Company Culture (01:10:07) Reflecting on Success (01:14:33) The Importance of Pace and Speed (01:16:23) Other Business Philosophies (01:23:17) The Kindest Thing

“Đi tàu từ Nam ra Bắc giúp tôi khám phá sự đa dạng của Việt Nam. Kỷ niệm của tôi về tàu hỏa ở Việt Nam, đó là một phương tiện di chuyển thực sự chậm, nhưng không hề lãng phí thời gian vì tàu thường chạy đêm, sáng mai thức dậy là nhìn thấy cả đồng lúa xanh rì bên ngoài cửa sổ…”. Từ phương tiện giao thông chậm, rẻ hơn máy bay, tàu hỏa đang được phát triển thành cách du lịch chậm, tham quan ngay từ khung cửa sổ. Những cảm nhận trên là của Jean-Marc De Jaeger, phóng viên chuyên mục du lịch của nhật báo Pháp Le Figaro khi trả lời RFI Tiếng Việt. Ông là tác giả cuốn Đi tàu hỏa ở Châu Á: 22 Hành trình trên Đường ray (En train En Asie : 22 itinéraires sur les rails, NXB Voyage Gallimard, 2025), trong đó có Việt Nam : Tại sao có Việt Nam trong lộ trình? Đối với tôi, việc này quan trọng vì đây là một quốc gia khá rộng lớn về mặt địa lý và dân số. Và đặc biệt, tuyến tàu Thống Nhất giống như huyết mạch của đất nước, dài hơn một nghìn km, kết nối các điểm đến chính của Việt Nam, trong 36 giờ. Cho nên trong một cuốn sách hướng dẫn về du lịch bằng tàu hỏa, không thể bó quả Việt Nam. Còn theo tạp chí du lịch Lonely Planet, tuyến đường sắt Bắc-Nam nằm trong số những tuyến đường sắt đẹp nhất thế giới năm 2025. Tàu hỏa ở Việt Nam chạy rất chậm, chỉ khoảng 50 km/giờ, chỉ có một đường, khổ cũ 1,43 mét, từ thời Pháp thuộc và tránh nhau tại các ga lớn. Tàu hỏa không phải là phương tiện để đi khi có công việc gấp, nhưng là “cứu cánh” cho những người say xe, sợ máy bay. Nhưng những năm gần đây, tàu hỏa đã được phát triển thành một dòng du lịch trải nghiệm sang trọng, đề cao dịch vụ cá nhân, “sống chậm”. Đây là một trong những mảng được định hướng để phát triển du lịch nghỉ dưỡng cao cấp ở Việt Nam. “Nhâm nhi thời gian trôi, có nghĩa là khi đi máy bay, thực sự là chẳng nhìn thấy gì nhiều. Ví dụ nếu bay từ Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh đến Hà Nội, chúng ta sẽ chỉ thấy sân bay khởi hành và sân bay đến, rồi ngắm được một chút quang cảnh ở độ cao 10.000 m, nhưng sẽ không thấy các chặng trung gian, sẽ không được hòa mình vào cuộc sống. Đi tàu có thể ngắm rõ quang cảnh vì tàu chạy khá chậm, khoảng 50 km/giờ, đặc biệt là ở phía bắc Đà Nẵng, nơi tàu chạy dọc bờ biển và quang cảnh đẹp một cách ấn tượng. Với tàu hỏa, chúng ta cũng được thoải mái ứng biến, có thể xuống ở một ga nhỏ, nơi không có sân bay, và tự do khám phá đất nước, gần gũi với thiên nhiên, với người dân hơn”. Độc đáo du lịch tàu hỏa Có khoảng 7 tuyến du lịch sang trọng đang được khai thác hoặc sắp được triển khai ở Việt Nam. Nổi tiếng nhất, có chí phí cao nhất (hơn 9.000 đô la) là tuyến SJourney xuyên Việt 8 ngày 7 đêm (Hà Nội - Ninh Binh - Quảng Bình - Huế - Đà Nẵng (Hội An) - Nha Trang - Mũi Né - TP Hồ Chí Minh). Đoàn tàu là khách sạn 5 sao di động, chỉ có 10 toa ngủ với 30 phòng ngủ và đón tối đa 60 khách, tập trung vào chăm sóc cá nhân và nghệ thuật ẩm thực. Từ phòng riêng, du khách có thể thấy phong cảnh lướt qua những ô cửa sổ lớn, từ những phố thị ồn ào, sôi động cho đến những vùng nông thôn yên bình, ruộng đồng thẳng cánh cò bay. Và mỗi sáng thực dậy lại là một địa điểm khác và bắt đầu chuyến tham quan những địa danh được xếp hạng di sản văn hóa thế giới. Không sử dụng SJourney, nhưng nhà báo Pháp Jean-Marc De Jaeger cũng dừng ở những chặng như vậy : “Đi tàu từ Nam ra Bắc đã giúp tôi khám phá sự đa dạng của Việt Nam : Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh là một thủ phủ kinh tế khá năng động và hiện đại, thành phố Đà Nẵng ven biển với thiên nhiên hùng vĩ, còn Hà Nội là một thành phố đậm chất văn hóa, khá truyền thống, và cách không xa đó lắm là những rặng núi ở Sapa (…). Ngày đầu tiên tới Việt Nam, tôi bắt tàu Violette Express ở thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (…). Những ngày đầu tiên tôi ở Việt Nam là trên tàu hỏa. Kỷ niệm đọng lại trong tôi rất đẹp. Tàu khá thoải mái, có rất nhiều khách du lịch. Tàu có hai hạng, giá vé chênh lệch nhau, có những toa tàu mà khách du lịch ưu tiên và những toa tàu mà người dân địa phương ưa thích”. Violette Express là loại hình toa tàu du lịch chất lượng cao, được gắn vào đoàn tàu quốc gia để phục vụ khách, giống như tàu đêm Hà Nội - Sapa của Victoria Express, Sapaly Express, le Vic Sapa Train hoặc Chapa Express, Hoa Phượng Đỏ với các toa VIP trên tuyến Hà Nội - Hải Phòng. Ngoài ra, còn có một số tuyến được khai thác riêng, như The Vietage nối Đà Nẵng - Quy Nhơn, được coi là khách sạn 5 sao di động với giá khoảng 450 đô la/chuyến. Hành trình được chọn đi qua những cung đường đẹp, một bên là biển, bên kia là cánh đồng và làng mạc. Đậm chất du lịch trải nghiệm hơn còn có tuyến La Reine dài 7 km nối Đà Lạt - Trại Mát, được công ty đường sắt Việt Nam khai thác, tàu du lịch Hà Nội 5 cửa ô nối Hà Nội - Từ Sơn (Bắc Ninh), Revolution Express : hai tiếng đi tàu từ Đà Nẵng đến Huế với đầu máy hơi nước của những năm 1960… Điểm chung của những tuyến tàu du lịch này là dịch vụ, trải nghiệm văn hóa, truyền thống, kết hợp tiện nghi của hiện đại với vẻ đẹp của kiến trúc Đông Dương để tạo nên nét tinh tế, sang trọng và rất lịch sử. Đây là “chìa khóa để tạo nên những tour trọn gói, đẳng cấp” và là “chiến lược nhằm khai thác nhóm đối tượng khách hàng sẵn sàng chi trả cho những dịch vụ chất lượng vượt trội” trong phân khúc du lịch bằng tàu hỏa, theo báo Nhân Dân ngày 03/06/2025. Phó Cục trưởng Du lịch Quốc gia Việt Nam Phạm Văn Thủy, được trang Nhân Dân trích dẫn, cho rằng những chuyến tàu không chỉ kết nối địa lý mà còn kết nối trải nghiệm, góp phần thúc đẩy và lan tỏa giá trị vùng miền đến đông đảo du khách trong và ngoài nước theo cách độc lạ, góp phần mở đầu cho một hình thức tour tuyến mới trong việc phát triển du lịch Việt Nam trong nhiều năm tới. Nhật ký ảnh hành trình du lịch bằng tàu hỏa ở Việt Nam Nhà báo Jean-Marc De Jaeger truyền tải kinh nghiệm du lịch tàu hỏa ở Việt Nam qua dạng nhật ký hành trình với những hướng dẫn thực tế và thông tin lịch sử, văn hóa những địa danh ông đi qua. “Đây là một cuốn sách minh họa, có nhiều hình ảnh, có cả phố Đường tàu nổi tiếng ở Hà Nội, giới thiệu một số địa điểm không thể bỏ qua khi tới Việt Nam. Đây là một câu chuyện, một hành trình, nên tôi tìm cách nói với độc giả, kiểu : “Nào, hãy theo tôi, lên tàu cùng tôi, khám phá địa danh này, địa danh kia”. Tôi nghĩ thông qua hành trình này mà tôi kích thích được độc giả khám phá đất nước bằng tàu hỏa. Trong số những địa điểm tôi ở lại vài ngày có Đà Nẵng, thành phố mà tôi rất thích vì có bờ biển xung quanh, thiên nhiên hùng vĩ, rất nhiều di tích tôn giáo. Và đặc biệt Đà Nẵng là trung tâm đường sắt của Việt Nam, có nghĩa là có những chuyến Bắc-Nam, hoặc có những chuyến đến Đà Nẵng rồi quay đầu. Tiếc là không có tàu đi từ Đà Nẵng đến Hội An, mà phải đi taxi hoặc xe buýt thêm gần một tiếng. Qua đó cũng thấy rằng từ ga tàu, có thể tỏa đi các địa điểm xung quanh bằng taxi hoặc phương tiện giao thông công cộng”. Cuốn sách không chỉ là những hướng dẫn mà cũng là nơi chia sẻ cảm xúc, cảm nhận của tác giả về hành trình. Mỗi thành phố, mỗi địa danh đã được Jean-Marc De Jaeger nghiên cứu và tìm tài liệu tỉ mỉ từ trước đó, tham khảo ý kiến những người biết rõ về Việt Nam. Và nếu có nhiều thời gian hơn, Jean-Marc De Jaeger nói là “có thể truyền đạt nhiều hơn trong sách. Nhưng chắc cũng không đủ chỗ mà sẽ phải làm một hướng dẫn riêng”. Một điểm nữa được nhà báo của tờ Le Figaro nhấn mạnh đó là đi tàu làm nảy sinh những mối liên hệ, kết nối, là cách hay nhất để hiểu được phần nào cuộc sống của người dân địa phương : “Khi ở trên tàu, tôi được tiếp xúc với người dân địa phương, mặc dù không phải ai cũng nói được tiếng Anh. Nhưng tôi vẫn có thể thấy một chút về lối sống, thói quen ăn uống trên tàu, cách mọi người di chuyển trong một hành trình dài như vậy. Đó là cách trải nghiệm rất hay. Tàu hỏa là cách tìm hiểu và gần gũi với người dân địa phương, để biết thêm một chút về cuộc sống hàng ngày của họ. Hành trình từ Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh đến Đà Nẵng có vẻ dài, mất 16 hoặc 17 tiếng, nhưng tôi không để ý thời gian trôi qua vì tàu rất thoải mái, có nhiều dịch vụ. Hơn nữa, tôi thực sự đánh giá cao lòng hiếu khách của đội ngũ nhân viên trên tàu, những người rất tận tâm với hành khách. Bữa sáng được tính trong vé. Khách luôn có thể yêu cầu đồ ăn bất cứ lúc nào ban ngày hay ban đêm. Vì vậy, đây là một phương tiện di chuyển khiến bạn cảm thấy như là ở nhà. Trong khoang tàu, ban đầu có thể là những người không quen biết, nhưng sau đó cũng có thể bắt chuyện rất dễ dàng”. Du lịch bằng tàu hỏa xa xỉ có thể sẽ phát triển hơn nữa trong thời gian tới. Công ty Belmond, trực thuộc tập đoàn LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), đã ký thỏa thuận khung với Tổng công ty Đường sắt Việt Nam để thực hiện đề xuất đưa 10 toa tàu cổ của Eastern & Oriental Express đến Việt Nam, phục vụ khách du lịch giữa Hà Nội-Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. Tập đoàn Belmond khai thác các đoàn tàu du lịch nổi tiếng Venice-Simplon Orient Express, Royal Scotsman và Andean Explore. Tuy nhiên, kể từ khi được bộ Giao thông Vận tải Việt Nam “bật đèn xanh” vào tháng 03/2024, không có thêm thông tin nào về dự án này.

Adam Skolnick earned his writing chops as a travel and adventure sports journalist for the New York Times, ESPN, the BBC and Lonely Planet. It taught him the vital skills of getting the words out immediately, and writing fast. He was the ghostwriter for David Goggins' memoirs 'Can't Hurt Me' and 'Never Finished'. Also published 'One Breath', about the world of free-diving, which was turned into a Netflix documentary, and 'Forever Swim', about open-water swimming legend Antonio Arguelles. Adam also appears in Rich Roll's fantastic podcast, discussing health and wellbeing. His new novel is 'American Tiger', about Bell Tern who, when on the school bus, sports a tiger roaming around the streets of suburban Los Angeles. It's rooted in the stunning southern Californian landscape and stacked with vivid characters. We discusses his attempts to 'de-sacredise' his space and day, also the different passes he does for each individual character, and what an idea needs to be to get him excited. You can hear about his new cue-card process, how the idea came during a free-diving competition, and how he deals with the fine line between creative burnout and being productive.This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to https://ulys.app/writeabook to download Ulysses, and use the code ROUTINE at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription.Also, this episode is supported by Faber Academy. Make the most of their fantastic writing courses in 2026 at https://faberacademy.com/writing-a-novel/Support the show - patreon.com/writersroutineko-fi.com/writersroutineGet a copy of the book - uk.bookshop.com/shop/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of 2 Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Adam Skolnick returns to chat with us about the mystery of the creative process, why timing is everything in crafting a story, and his much-anticipated debut novel, AMERICAN TIGER. I am joined by my co-host Milena Gonzalez. Adam Skolnick is an author and award-winning journalist who covers travel, adventure and endurance sports, and the environment. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Wired, Lonely Planet, and Men's Health. He's the author of One Breath: Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits, and the ghostwriter and audiobook narrator of the bestselling David Goggins memoirs, Can't Hurt Me and Never Finished. A frequent contributor on The Rich Roll Podcast, he lives in Southern California where he was born and raised. His debut novel, American Tiger (available for preorder now, out  December 2, 2025), “Based on true events, rooted in the stunning Southern California landscape, and populated with vivid characters, [the book] is more than a frantic tiger hunt. It's about a child's quest for self-discovery, her stoic father's struggle to come to terms with their past, and the innate wildness of every living thing.” New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert said of the author, "Adam Skolnick is a tireless investigator of the human experience, writes like a dream, and American Tiger is a gorgeous, subtly subversive yarn ringing with truth." [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to ⁠ulys.app/writeabook⁠ to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In Part Two of this file Adam Skolnick, Milena Gonzalez and I discussed: Why the journey of becoming a dad changed the scope and tenor of his novel The only way to write something great Telling his moving story from a unique point of view  The many paths to publication Receiving signs from the universe And a lot more! Show Notes: americantigerbook.com American Tiger by Adam Skolnick (Amazon) adamskolnick.substack.com Adam Skolnick on Instagram AdamSkolnick.com Adam Skolnick on Twitter Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThis week on the podcast, Glenn stops by to discuss the Triptides latest release, Shapeshifter, their cover of Spooky and so much more.****Releasing on the heels of Triptides' June 2025 album Shapeshifter, the six-song EP Night Shift arrives as the band lands in Europe for a two-week tour.  Comprised of four songs recorded during the Shapeshifter sessions and two newly recorded covers, the EP is classic Triptides.  From the dreamy fuzz ‘n' faze of the opener “Pendulum,” to the bouncy groove of “Lonely Planet” and the interplanetary funk closer “Nuvens,” Triptides seems to be dimming the lights for an intimate late-night party, the Night Shift.  The EP comes out on Halloween, which is also the date of the first show on the European tour.  Leading up to the October 31 release, two singles will prime fans for the full EP: “Pendulum,” out on September 26, and “Spooky,” (a cover of the Halloween favorite originally recorded by Classics IV) out on October 17.  Like Shapeshifter, the EP is on Label 51 records worldwide, also home to Mojave Phone Booth, the Rain Parade and Dream Syndicate.  Over the last fourteen years and dozens of albums and singles, Triptides have traversed a hyper color musical landscape of psychedelic rock, Laurel Canyon folk and spaced-out jazz pop. Each track can be traced back to group leader Glenn Brigman's unique ability to craft and explore a seemingly infinite number of dimensional melodies and harmonies.  With every line of Brigman's airy vocals that dance across the tape and into the speakers, stoners, trippers and lovers alike are transported to a sweet and familiar place, lifted by chiming guitars, hypnotic drums, glittering pianos and hallucinogenic fuzz.  On stage in Europe, Brigman will be joined by long-time collaborator (and current resident of Copenhagen) Stephen Burns on guitar and the rhythm section of Tyler English on bass and Craig Jacobs on drums.******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comUpcoming guests can be found: https://dmneedom.com/upcoming-guest Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show

This podcast is with Adam Skolnick, an award-winning independent journalist and author covering adventure sports, environmental issues, travel and human rights for The New York Times, Outside, Playboy and Lonely Planet. He is the author of One Breath: Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits, the ghost writer and narrator of David Goggins' smash hit memoir and audiobook Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds, and he is a co-host on the Rich Roll Podcast. His latest book, American Tiger, is available to order now. (I've read it and it fucking rocks.) In this episode, we talk about the state of publishing today, the Southern California wilderness, and creativity as lantern offerings. Follow Adam's Substack here.If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can watch this podcast on my YouTube channel and join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. My first book, ONE LAST QUESTION BEFORE YOU GO, is available to order today. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Chris Zeiher, Senior Director & Spokesperson at Lonely Planet, joined Philip Clark with a few destination tips for the upcoming year of 2026. 

Part 1 of 2 Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Adam Skolnick spoke with us about earning his 10,000 hours, living with yours truly in a trailer in the mountains, and his much-anticipated debut novel, AMERICAN TIGER. I am joined by my co-host Milena Gonzalez. Adam Skolnick is an author and award-winning journalist who covers travel, adventure and endurance sports, and the environment. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Wired, Lonely Planet, and Men's Health. He's the author of One Breath: Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits, and the ghostwriter and audiobook narrator of the bestselling David Goggins memoirs, Can't Hurt Me and Never Finished. A frequent contributor on The Rich Roll Podcast, he lives in Southern California where he was born and raised. His debut novel, American Tiger (available for preorder now, out  December 2, 2025), “Based on true events, rooted in the stunning Southern California landscape, and populated with vivid characters, [the book] is more than a frantic tiger hunt. It's about a child's quest for self-discovery, her stoic father's struggle to come to terms with their past, and the innate wildness of every living thing.” Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Hello Beautiful, wrote that the book,  “Gripped me from the first page. Rarely have I read a novel with such an exquisite sense of place.” [This episode is sponsored by Ulysses. Go to ulys.app/writeabook to download Ulysses, and use the code FILES at checkout to get 25% off the first year of your yearly subscription."] [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In Part One of this file Adam Skolnick, Milena Gonzalez and I discussed: His latest adventures and his next non-fiction book What it was like to go through a horrible dry spell as a writer The evolution of his process from non-fiction to fiction Our superhero origin story How he wrote and published a true labor of love And a lot more! Show Notes: americantigerbook.com American Tiger by Adam Skolnick – December 2, 2025 (Amazon) adamskolnick.substack.com Adam Skolnick on Instagram AdamSkolnick.com Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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https://spacescoop.org/en/scoops/2524/lonely-planet-the-hungriest-found-in-space/ Hosted by Richard Drumm, our editor. You've probably heard of exoplanets. Planets that orbit stars other than our Sun. But did you know that there are objects with a mass similar to a planet that float free in space, that don't orbit a star? These lonely wanderers are called rogue planets.   Recently, a team of astronomers discovered a very special one in the southern constellation Chameleon. The rogue planet is named Cha (for Chameleon) 1107-7626 and is located about 620 light-years away. It has a mass of 5 to 10 times that of Jupiter and is still growing!    We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

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Ron wants to turn his show into an "only fans" concept. He also looks at lawyers and insurance companies that do stupid commercials..... Guest: Nitya Chambers is Senior Exec at Lonely Planet

The United Nations' top legal body, International Court of Justice, has given an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip are met; South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges is the only Australian spot to be named on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel guide for 2026; Thousands of Australians are counting creepy-crawlies and snapping spiders, as part of the national Bug Hunt; Sabrina Carpenter has included the US Transgender Law Centre as one of the recipients of her official Sabrina Carpenter Fund. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textJohn Kealty travelled to Mexico to write a travel guide in the style of a Lonely Planet guide twenty years before they were a thing. It did not end well.

What happened to the 565 princely states within British India when it became independent from the empire? How are the current conflicts in Balochistan and Kashmir linked to the partition of the princely states? Why have copies of the Lonely Planet been burnt because of their maps of Kashmir?  William and Anita are joined once again by Sam Dalrymple, author of Shattered Lands: Five Partitions And The Making of Modern Asia, to discuss how the division of the princely states created a territorial dispute between nuclear nations which has continued ever since. Become a member of the Empire Club via empirepoduk.com to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, our exclusive newsletter, and access to our members' chatroom on Discord! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Stables is an acclaimed travel writer who has written guides for DK Travel and Lonely Planet. He's also contributed to BBC Travel and National Geographic. He shares festival tales from his new book "Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity." There's Scots dressing as Vikings, a crazy vegetarian festival that's anything but mellow, and a ball game that sounds like The Purge. Let's party! [Ep 350] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides on Buy Me a Coffee Daniel Stables travel writer Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity on Icon Books

In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Emily Pennington — journalist, adventure writer, and photographer — who's made a name for herself covering the outdoors, national parks, adventure travel, and wellness. Emily has visited every U.S. national park and chronicled her journey in her memoir Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America's National Parks. They dive into her most memorable park experiences, why solo adventuring shaped her, and how it eventually inspired her to seek out more shared adventures. A seasoned contributor to Outside magazine, Emily's work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, REI Journal, and Backpacker.Follow Emily on Instagram @brazenbackpackerCheck out her book - Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America's National ParksNOTABLE TIMESTAMPS6:56 Welcome Emily Pennington13:55 Motivation & planning year long National Park trip25:48 Writing Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America's National Parks33:19 Emily's most surprising & favorite National Park41:46 Relationship with discomfort48:39 Sharing adventures with others57:25 Overtourism & challenges facing public landsSend us a textWhere to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @jenfrederick_

Traveling can be a great way for families to bond outside of the normal patterns of everyday life. Lonely Planet's Nitya Chambers talks about some of the best family destinations, and shares tips for vacationing with the family. Plus, listeners share their most memorable family trips.

“Realizing that you will die greatly clarifies your vision of life, and stimulates opportunities for making the vision real.”  –Ed Buryn In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Ed discuss the impetus behind Ed’s first travels to Europe by van in the 1960s, and his early forays into self-printed and self-promoted books about the experience (3:00); how travel to Europe was different 50 years ago, and the joy and freedom that comes with not knowing what happens next (14:30); Ed’s philosophies and influences, including living in “the now” (21:00); how travel allows you to reinvent yourself, and how meeting people is the best gift of travel (36:00); and Ed’s ambitions for poetry and travel, and his advice to travelers in today's world (44:30). Ed Buryn is an author and photographer who was one of the first to popularize the term “vagabonding” through the publication of his books Vagabonding In Europe and North America and Vagabonding in America. For more about Ed, check out https://edburyn.com. Notable Links: Kevin Kelly (writer, editor, and publisher) Tony Wheeler (founder of Lonely Planet travel guides) Bill Dalton (founder of Moon travel guides) Charles Plymell on the Beat Generation (Deviate episode) The Drifters, by James Michener (book) Zorba the Greek, by Nikos Kazantzakis (book) Henry Miller (author) CouchSurfing ((homestay and social networking service) Richard Halliburton (traveler and author) Tarot (playing cards used for divination) Nevada City (community in northern California) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

“Realizing that you will die greatly clarifies your vision of life, and stimulates opportunities for making the vision real.”  –Ed Buryn In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Ed discuss the impetus behind Ed’s first travels to Europe by van in the 1960s, and his early forays into self-printed and self-promoted books about the experience (3:00); how travel to Europe was different 50 years ago, and the joy and freedom that comes with not knowing what happens next (14:30); Ed’s philosophies and influences, including living in “the now” (21:00); how travel allows you to reinvent yourself, and how meeting people is the best gift of travel (36:00); and Ed’s ambitions for poetry and travel, and his advice to travelers in today's world (44:30). Ed Buryn is an author and photographer who was one of the first to popularize the term “vagabonding” through the publication of his books Vagabonding In Europe and North America and Vagabonding in America. For more about Ed, check out https://edburyn.com. Notable Links: Kevin Kelly (writer, editor, and publisher) Tony Wheeler (founder of Lonely Planet travel guides) Bill Dalton (founder of Moon travel guides) Charles Plymell on the Beat Generation (Deviate episode) The Drifters, by James Michener (book) Zorba the Greek, by Nikos Kazantzakis (book) Henry Miller (author) CouchSurfing ((homestay and social networking service) Richard Halliburton (traveler and author) Tarot (playing cards used for divination) Nevada City (community in northern California) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

There's something truly transformative about stepping away from your day-to-day life and immersing yourself in a retreat experience. Whether it's a journey to a new destination or a space for intentional reflection, retreats offer the opportunity to reconnect with your inner self, gain clarity, and ignite growth. They are designed not just for rest, but for reawakening—a sacred pause that can lead to powerful shifts in perspective. More than just a getaway, retreats are a return to what matters most. In today's episode of The Inside Story Podcast, I'm joined by writer, artist, and transformational retreat leader Lisa Dunford Dickman. Lisa shares her powerful journey from travel writer to coach and reveals how her love of adventure led her to create life-changing retreat experiences—most especially in Africa. Together, we talk about what it means to create soul-aligned travel that becomes a catalyst for lasting transformation.   Lisa dropped so many nuggets of wisdom, so I invite you to join us as we talk about: