Podcasts about off the beaten track

Kennedy recounts highlights from a recent National Geographic expedition cruise around the outer islands of Britain and Ireland. He'll cover the Staffa, an island in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland, famous for its stunning columnar basalt formations, a sea cavern called Fingal's Cave (popularised in music by Felix Mendelssohn) and ... puffins.

Hazel Phillips was warned not to attempt the Three Passes route solo, and for 10 years, listened. But after too many false starts - bad weather, work deadlines, lack of tramping buddies - she gave up waiting and went. The tramp is for experienced backcountry trampers. It crosses Harman Pass, Whitehorn Pass and Browning Pass and is an expert-level trans-alpine route.

Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to chat about some great lesser known destinations in Europe's hotspots. Sarah's recommendations:Asturias, Northern SpainPuglia & Matera, ItalyChania, CreteTavira, PortugalÎle de Ré, FranceCatch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Kennedy discussed the walkway that connects 10 kilometres of coastal forest reserves on the northern shoreline of Auckland's Manukau Harbour. These linked reserves are said to be the largest coastal native forest remnant on the Auckland isthmus - around 50 hectares.

Department of Conservation Southern South Island Operations Director Aaron Fleming takes us on the Great Walks of the region, an update on Kakapo breeding season, and what can you do, even as an urbanite this Conservation Week.

 Otago Peninsula has been declared possum-free, and a whistle stop tour of the country with two dozen National Geographic visitors. 

He tells Kathryn Ryan about the sandflies, steep terrain, fog, bog and kea.

Today, an endangered land bird, and endangered seabird, and the science behind forest bathing. Kennedy discusses Department of Conservation's live kakapo cam, which is giving viewers a 24/7 recording of Rakiura the kakapo, sitting on two eggs in her nest burrow on Whenua Hou / Codfish Island. One of the eggs is very close to hatching, but it's not quite as simple as it seems. The egg in question is actually an electronic egg that mimics a real kakapo egg in every way, including making peeping noises that match those of a real kakapo chick.

Sally new bridge at Hooker Track, what a typical day in the park looks like, and which sights and walks she recommends.

(Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat)

Kennedy has been to visit the site of the final battle of Ruapekapeka, he'll talk about the New Year's Day sand sculputures at Matapouri, and he's reflecting on the joy of kingfishers.

Do you recognise this flag? It's one of the destinations that Simon found out about at the Adventure Travel Show in London. We discuss real travel adventures where the guide books run out as well as less challenging but still unusual places away from the crowds.

Today, with holidays just around the corner, Kennedy does a whistlestop south-to-north tour, offering 10 of his favourite off-the-beaten-track localities.

Kennedy Warne joins Kathryn from Northland, where he's been visiting a marae teaching traditional weaving. Kennedy also talks about two of the double-hulled waka of the Hawaii-based Polynesian Voyaging Society which are in New Zealand at the moment as part of a five-year circumnavigation of the Pacific. And cats have been included in the Predator Free 2050 target list - he talks about how hard it is to trap them.

we got another surprise mix for ya'll from a legend of the DMV and NYC scene Smitty D! jump into a solid hour of nothing but the freshest house grooves- enjoy! Doug Smith (a.k.a. DJ Smitty D) has been a fixture in the global house music scene for more than 30 years. As one half of pioneering house duo 95 North Productions, Smitty D has written, produced and remixed numerous dance music recordings that have received worldwide acclaim. The 95 North Productions sound was born in 1991 on an Ensoniq 16-Plus keyboard and first found its way to wax on the legendary NYC record label Strictly Rhythm in 1992 under the pseudonym Scram in the form of the tracks “Thank You” and “Off The Beaten Track.” The success of their first release led to several additional releases on Strictly Rhythm, including two EPs under the Groove Patrol pseudonym, and the song “Shattered Love” by singer/actress Brenda Braxton. The duo eventually adopted the name 95 North Productions (a nod to their frequent travels on I-95 North to NYC to shop music) and began blazing through the New York house music scene with releases on Emotive Records, Shelter Records, Kult Records, Henry Street Records, 4th Floor Records, Groove On Records, King Street Sounds, and more #house #housemusic #deephouse #techno #dj #djmix #livemix #rva #804

Kennedy reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Waitangi Tribunal with a focus on the documentary Karanga Ra. The documentary consists mostly of interviews about the tribunal's work.

Kennedy reflects on the life of Jane Goodall, and the popular New Zealand falcon, karearea.

"One summer morning, my husband, son, and I arrived by car from Sirmione and spent the day wandering through the city's walkable center. Verona revealed itself slowly, with Roman ruins beside medieval churches, Renaissance palaces glowing in the sun, and piazzas alive with the laughter of locals. The soft pink of its buildings shimmered in the warmth, giving the city a dreamy, romantic air" - Katerina Ferrara, Venice and the Veneto Ultimate Festival & Travel GuideToday is a fun conversation with Katerina Ferrara about her connection to Italy and how she immersed herself in traveling and exploring the many places you can go in Italy on a unique travel adventure. We talk about Katerina's journey falling in love with Italy, learning the language and discovering the magic of the festival days while on holiday in Italy. There is much to enjoy and celebrate. Soon after Katerina researched the many traditions, the food and wine festivals, the holy days and the saints days for her Travel Guides on Italy. Katerina loves to immerse herself in a place and discover the heart of the location. Katerina has captured the magic of the festival days and the time to celebrate with the locals while in Sicily, Puglia or Venice. Katerina is great traveler and seeker of Italy and shares her experiences and discoveries on the Immersion Travel Podcast and on there is so much more on her information packed website.Enjoy this Conversation and do check the Shownotes below for all of the special details and places that were mentioned in today's show.Shownotes at MichelleJohnston.lifeVisit - Katerina Ferrara Instagram - Katerina FerraraGet your hand on Katerina's Travel Guides for Immersive Travel and Festivals in ItalyImmersion Travel Podcast on You TubeImmersion Travel Podcast on Apple Podcasts Immersion Travel Podcast on SpotifyShownotes at MichelleJohnston.lifeA Writer in Italy InstagramSubstack - At My TableMichelle's Books© 2025  A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston © 2025Today's end music - 'Chances'Richard's Music is available on Spotify and Apple Music - Album 4240Support the show

Afsnittet er sponseret af advokatvirksomheden DLA Piper. https://denmark.dlapiper.com/da   …………..   Dagens afsnit er optaget live i Aarhus hvor DLA Piper havde inviteret til vinsmagning og spisning med Vin for begyndere podcast.   Vi smager og fortæller om seks vine samt en blinder, som René har smagt i løbet af 2025 og som har udmærket sig særligt positivt. Vi afslører ikke vinene her - dem må man lytte sig til ;-)   René har udvalgt vinene ud fra følgende benspænd:   - Vine som på den ene eller anden måde er lidt “off the beaten track” - Vine til omkring 300 kr (enkelte vine er dyrere) - Vine fra forskellige lande - Vine på mindre kendte druesorter   Derfor smager vi en lidt vild udryder-fra-Franciacorta-boblevin fra Italien, hvidvin fra Spanien på palomino fino og tysk gutedel med fad!   Af rødvine drikker vi tysk lemberger, en blinder på ??? fra ???, en bordeaux som bryder med normerne og en barberesco, som er bedst til prisen.    René fortæller selvfølgelig også hvorfor netop disse vine er udvalgt til aftenens smagning.   ..................... Køb vores nyeste bog "Bobler for begyndere og øvede" her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/bobler-for-begyndere_bog_9788773396568 Eller vores bog om vin her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere_bog_9788773391303 Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/ Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin Lyt vores bog som lydbog her: Køb den her https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere-og-oevede_lydbog_9788773397374

Kennedy joins Kathryn Ryan from the breezy tip of Musick Point, a finger of land jutting into the Hauraki Gulf in east Auckland. 

Kennedy stands on Top o' the Dome - Tohitohi o Reipae - the Dome Forest Conservation Park, north of Warkworth. 

After playing it safe following the Covid-19 pandemic, Australian travellers are spreading their wings and rediscovering their passion for travelling to destinations far and wide. 

Kennedy discusses the short film Think Like a Forest, screening on TVNZ+. The film expresses the vision of Recloaking Papatuanuku, an ambitious environmental restoration proposition aimed at restoring our indigenous forests and wetlands.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Adventures Off the Beaten Track: A Day in Pompeji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen glödde het över ruinerna av Pompeji.En: The sun glowed hot over the ruins of Pompeji.Sv: Skuggorna från gamla tempel svepte över de stenvägar som en gång myllrade av liv.En: Shadows from old temples swept across the stone paths that once teemed with life.Sv: Idag var det turister i solhattar och solglasögon som fyllde de slitna stigarna.En: Today it was tourists in sun hats and sunglasses who filled the worn paths.Sv: Nils och Lena gick bredvid sina föräldrar.En: Nils and Lena walked beside their parents.Sv: Föräldrarna lyssnade noggrant på guiden, men Nils kunde inte hålla sig still.En: The parents listened attentively to the guide, but Nils could not stay still.Sv: Hans ögon gnistrade av iver varje gång de passerade en ny ruin.En: His eyes sparkled with eagerness every time they passed a new ruin.Sv: "Vi måste se allt!"En: "We have to see everything!"Sv: sa han.En: he said.Sv: "Vi måste hålla oss på stigen," svarade Lena, alltid den försiktiga av de två.En: "We have to stay on the path," replied Lena, always the cautious one of the two.Sv: Hennes ögon dröjde på varje skylt som varnade för förbjudna områden.En: Her eyes lingered on every sign that warned of forbidden areas.Sv: Men inom sig kände Lena också en dragning till äventyret.En: But within herself, Lena also felt a pull towards adventure.Sv: När de kom till en korsning sneglade Nils mot en avspärrad väg.En: When they came to a crossroads, Nils eyed a blocked-off path.Sv: "Tänk om vi bara tittar lite?"En: "What if we just take a quick look?"Sv: viskade han till Lena.En: he whispered to Lena.Sv: "Vi ska inte," insisterade Lena, men när hon vände bort blicken, såg hon Nils smyga iväg.En: "We shouldn't," insisted Lena, but when she looked away, she saw Nils sneaking off.Sv: Ångerfull men beslutsam sprang Lena efter honom.En: Regretful but determined, Lena ran after him.Sv: De följde en smal stig som ledde dem djupt in i ruinerna.En: They followed a narrow path that led them deep into the ruins.Sv: Snart var de omgivna av forntida stenväggar som reste sig högt omkring dem.En: Soon they were surrounded by ancient stone walls rising high around them.Sv: "Nils!En: "Nils!Sv: Vi borde inte vara här," sade Lena och hörde ekot av sin egen röst studsa mot de tysta väggarna.En: We shouldn't be here," said Lena, hearing the echo of her own voice bounce off the quiet walls.Sv: Nils log busigt.En: Nils grinned mischievously.Sv: "Kom igen, det är spännande!"En: "Come on, it's exciting!"Sv: Men spänningen förvandlades snart till förvirring när de insåg att de var vilse.En: But the excitement soon turned into confusion when they realized they were lost.Sv: Varenda hörn såg likadant ut, och solen började sakta sjunka på himlen.En: Every corner looked the same, and the sun began to slowly sink in the sky.Sv: "Jag visste att detta var en dålig idé," mumlade Lena, men hennes blick fångade Nils' ögon.En: "I knew this was a bad idea," muttered Lena, but her gaze caught Nils' eyes.Sv: "Förlåt," sa han tyst, plötsligt medveten om allvaret i situationen.En: "Sorry," he said quietly, suddenly aware of the seriousness of the situation.Sv: De bestämde sig för att försöka hitta tillbaka tillsammans.En: They decided to try to find their way back together.Sv: Lena drog fram en liten karta hon sett på ett informationsbord och tillsammans studerade de den.En: Lena pulled out a small map she had seen on an information board, and together they studied it.Sv: Efter några felaktiga svängar och mycket letande hittade de slutligen tillbaka till de säkra stigar där turisterna fortfarande vandrade.En: After a few wrong turns and much searching, they finally made their way back to the safe paths where the tourists were still wandering.Sv: "Vi lyckades," flämtade Lena och kände hur adrenalinet sakta lämnade hennes kropp.En: "We made it," panted Lena, feeling the adrenaline slowly leave her body.Sv: Nils skrattade, lättad.En: Nils laughed, relieved.Sv: "Nästa gång kanske vi kan stanna på stigen från början."En: "Next time maybe we can stay on the path from the start."Sv: Lena log snett.En: Lena smiled wryly.Sv: "Eller så kan jag leda nästa äventyr."En: "Or maybe I can lead the next adventure."Sv: När de återvände till sina föräldrar hade de inte märkt något alls.En: When they returned to their parents, they hadn't noticed anything at all.Sv: Nils och Lena delade ett hemligt leende.En: Nils and Lena shared a secret smile.Sv: Deras band hade stärkts, och de hade båda lärt sig något nytt om varandra.En: Their bond had strengthened, and they had both learned something new about each other.Sv: En dag i Pompeji hade blivit ett osannolikt äventyr, och de skulle alltid minnas det som dagen då de fann kompromissens värde mitt i historiens skuggor.En: A day in Pompeji had turned into an unlikely adventure, and they would always remember it as the day they discovered the value of compromise amidst the shadows of history. Vocabulary Words:glowed: glödderuins: ruinernashadows: skuggornatemples: tempelteemed: myllradeattentively: noggranteagerness: ivercautious: försiktigacrossroads: korsningblocked-off: avspärradwhispered: viskaderegretful: ångerfulldetermined: beslutsamnarrow: smalruins: ruinernaancient: forntidarising: reste siggrinned: logmischievously: busigtexcitement: spänningenconfusion: förvirringmuttered: mumladecaught: fångaderealized: insågadrenaline: adrenalinetpanted: flämtaderelieved: lättadwryly: snettcompromise: kompromissensbond: band

Kennedy joins Nine to Noon from the Twin Coast Cycle Trail, among the mangroves of the Waikare Inlet near Opua. 

Kennedy joins Nine to Noon from the windswept Northland coast. He's been exploring the Whananaki Track, which runs between Whananaki (a coastal settlement opposite the Poor Knights Islands) and Sandy Bay, part of the Tutukaka Coast.

In today's Czechia in 30 Minutes: Brno's Masaryk circuit gearing up for Moto GP race weekend; Texas flood disaster: Czech rescue team joins search for missing; and, for our feature, another edition of our series, Prague Off the Beaten Track. This time, we bring you to Dívčí hrady. Enjoy!

Kennedy brings us up to date on some mid-winter happening, including Glenorchy's 'creatures of the night' fancy dress community dinner, and the annual Garden Bird Survey, now in its 18th year.

This program ventures into corners of Africa we rarely hear from, guided by adventurous field recordists and crate diggers. The Zomba Prison Project is a set of recordings by inmates at a maximum security prison in Malawi, one of the poorest nations on earth. The project's debut CD was nominated for a Grammy Award. Here, we speak with the producer, Ian Brennan, and hear tracks from a volume of soulful, even heartbreaking, songs from the prison. We then go back to the 1960s and ‘70s in the city of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso (then Upper Volta) to sample a gorgeous set recordings by Volta Jazz, Dafra Star, Les Imbattables Leopards and more. We hear from Florent Mazzoleni, the author and intrepid vinyl collector behind the new box set, Bobo Yéyé: Belle Époque in Upper Volta. Produced by Banning Eyre APWW #738

This morning is devoted to the endangered kokako, which have maintained a population in Hunua Ranges Regional Park, on the eastern edge of Auckland. 

Kennedy joins from Adelaide, but keeps the story-telling local. He discusses the recent supposed sightings of moose in Fiordland: two in the space of two months, in approx the same location. Kennedy tells the story of how moose came to NZ, and thoughts on whether these recent sightings could actually be the elusive ungulate.

Simon Morris goes off the beaten track this week, including two features found on streaming services – Netflix's Havoc and Prime Video's My Old Ass. He also finds a surprising number of self-funded New Zealand movies this month, including romantic comedy The People We Love. He talks to director Mike Smith about the pros and cons of independence.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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.

Kennedy Warne  on parachuting spiders, mice attacking albatross on Marion Island and  Pope Francis -  a voice for the Earth.

The magnificent new book about huia and the artist who has been painting them for 60 years. 

Kennedy discusses a new home-grown climate-change musical that debuts in Auckland this coming Friday.

Kennedy Warne  talks about the Hukerenui settler museum, started by a local dairy farmer that features everything from a 1950's dental clinic to a collection of carved Kauri gum.

Kennedy talks about the Hukerenui settler museum, one of New Zealand's many early settler museums.

My guest is Will Wardrop, otherwise known as 'Will in Brazil' over on Instagram. He's based in the capita, Brasilia, and we're discussing groundhopping in Brazil *outside* of the two main cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. We discuss matches in Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Goiânia, and Bahia in the north of the country. Will gives us his groundhopping tips for foreign visitors to Brazil, plus a few anecdotes from his time out there.

Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne

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!

What's your bird of the year? According to birding tradition, the first bird you see on New Year's morning is your theme bird for the year.

Kennedy Warne discusses the connection between architecture and the human spirit

With Christmas just around the corner, Kennedy reflects on the Sami people, from whom we get the idea of Santa and his reindeer. 

Kennedy joins Kathryn from Waitangi this Remembrance Day to talk about the Te Rau Aroha museum that stands next to the Treaty House and is a stone's throw from the whare runanga. 

Kennedy is on a National Geographic expedition called "Roots of the Pacific", a voyage from Honiara in the Solomons to Auckland via Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and Norfolk Island.

Area/TopicWorldwide, Trip Planning, Shared AdventuresRichard CampbellFounder & CEO10AdventuresRichard is the founder and CEO of 10Adventures, a platform to book customizable and private active vacations. With trips in 85+ countries and travellers from 35+ countries, 10Adventures is a global platform that enables people to create meaningful travel experiences with the people that matter most in their lives. These shared experiences end up as the photos on their walls, the stories that are told at family reunions, and the memories that last a lifetime. Richard has spent his 25-year career in high-growth start-ups and scale-ups, having worked across three continents, and worked in English, French, and Spanish.  In addition, Richard is an adventure traveler himself, and now spends his weekends exploring the Rocky Mountains with his wife and 3 children.https://www.10adventures.com/summaryRichard Campbell, founder and CEO of 10 Adventures, shares his journey from running a consulting company to starting a hiking website and eventually launching 10 Adventures. He discusses the importance of travel and the joy of exploring different cultures and places. Richard explains how technology has impacted the travel industry, with an abundance of information and options available to travelers. He highlights the value of simplicity and personalized experiences in adventure travel, where local tour operators can provide insider knowledge and create unique trips. Richard also emphasizes the benefits of slow travel and immersing oneself in a destination. The conversation explores the phenomenon of the 'Instagramization' of travel, where people are influenced by popular travel photos on social media and seek to visit the same places. However, this often leads to overcrowding and a lack of authentic experiences. The speakers discuss the importance of getting off the beaten track and exploring lesser-known destinations to have more meaningful and unique experiences. They also highlight the benefits of adventure travel, such as walking or cycling holidays, which provide opportunities for physical activity, mental health benefits, and quality time with loved ones. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the power of travel to create lasting memories and connections.takeawaysRichard Campbell started 10 Adventures after running a consulting company and realizing his passion for creating and helping people.Technology has provided travelers with an abundance of information, but it has also made travel planning more complex and overwhelming.10 Adventures simplifies adventure travel by offering personalized trips planned by local tour operators, providing insider knowledge and unique experiences.Slow travel allows for a deeper connection with a destination and a more authentic experience.Adventure travel offers the opportunity to explore off-the-beaten-path locations and engage with local cultures. The 'Instagramization' of travel can lead to overcrowding and a lack of authentic experiences.Getting off the beaten track and exploring lesser-known destinations can provide more meaningful and unique experiences.Adventure travel, such as walking or cycling holidays, offers physical and mental health benefits.Travel provides an opportunity for quality time with loved ones and the creation of lasting memories and connections. Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com.

Kennedy joins Kathryn with a food theme today - talking about bananas and tips for growing them in New Zealand.

Dome glamping, farm tours and jetting up the Hurunui River supplements income and highlights cultural heritage at a traditional sheep and beef farm in North Canterbury.

Kennedy joins Kathryn to talk about walking the Golden Stairs track at the entrance of the Whangape Harbour on Northland's west coast.