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In this special episode, Iain speaks with Lucy Aspden-Kean, Ski & Snowboard Editor at The Telegraph.  We discuss Lucy's journey from the Blackpool Gazette to an MA in Journalism and how she beat 300 other applicants to win a ski internship at the Telegraph.  Lucy shares her advice for aspiring travel journalists, what it was like working on the travel desk during Covid, plus we also discuss how a trip to Nepal was prompted by an interview with Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Intersport Ski Hire You can save money when you book your ski hire at intersportrent.com and use the code ‘SKIPODCAST'. To make it even simpler you don't even need to use the code, just take the link in the Show Notes and your basket will automatically be reduced.  SHOW NOTES  The London Snow Show will take place on 18/19 October 2025 at Olympia (1:00) Lucy previously shared her experiences of Gausta in Norway and heliskiskiing in Chile (3:00) Lucy was also on the show in the dark days of lockdown (3:00) A trip to Nepal started from an interview with Ranulph Fiennes (4:00) Lucy walked to Everest Base Camp and then the 6119m peak of Lobuche East (6:30) Her training was mainly in the Lake District (9:00) Read about Lucy's trip in this Telegraph article (13:15) Is Everest suffering from overtourism (15:00) There are significant dangers of climbing Everest (16:30) Are too many climbers under-trained? (16:30) We discuss ‘overtourism' more generally (17:00)  Lucy has skied in the Lakes (18:30) Her first ski holidays were to Rauris in Austria (20:00) Listen to Iain's interviews with ski journalists Peter Hardy, Arnie Wilson & Frank Baldwin (21:00) Lucy did an English literature degree, followed by an MA in Magazine Journalism at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) (22:30) Lucy beat 300 applicants to win a ski internship at the Telegraph (24:00) She won ‘Best Social Media Campaign of the Year' in the PPA awards in 2017 (30:00) Covid was a ‘career defining moment' as a travel journalist (31:45) Telegraph model has shifted to subscription (34:45) Longer form content is becoming more popular (35:15) The role of a commissioning editor (36:45) Do journalists need to have video editing skills as well as writing? (39:00) Advice for freelance journalists (40:30) Is AI a threat to journalism? (42:00) The impact of the climate crisis on skiing (43:15) Lucy's favourite trip was to Chile (46:30) Feedback   I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, especially about our features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com  Andre As: “Thank you for making another enjoyable podcast! It really shines through that you enjoy skiing and nature.” If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  2) Subscribe  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link There are now 237 episodes of The Ski Podcast. There is so much to listen to in our back catalog: just go to theskipodcast.com and search the tags and categories. All our Equipment Special episodes are available on the Skipedia YouTube channel You can follow Iain @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

 Is it common for people who have been to boarding school to have suicidal ideation? And how many people have actually attempted suicide or taken their own life while at boarding school? Today I share stories from Richard Branson's autobiography Losing My Virginity, Sir Ranulph Fiennes' Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know and Roald Dahl' biography. I also share some quotes from Alex Renton and his book, Stiff Upper Lip and Pete Walker's book, Complex PTSD. If you are feeling suicidal then please do contact Samaritans in the UK: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Or in the US: https://afsp.org/im-having-thoughts-of-suicide/ And for my interview with Charles Spencer: https://youtu.be/NJBGrRdgKm8?si=tXZP5K7rhat1THu3 And for episode #91 with a paediatrician who I went to boarding school with: https://youtu.be/Aa8eicN-G0A?si=x4qbGcVmvcJI-wp6 Take care,Piers--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

In the 1970s, this explorer did something that nobody had ever done before and hasn't attempted since - traveling across the Antarctic on foot. He also ended up being a domestic terrorist? Episode edited by Lewis Poggie -- Join our Discord server! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/deepcutsdiscord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Pick up some Deep Cuts T-Shirts and other merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/deepcutsmerch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Get the official Deep Cuts shoulder patch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/deepcuts_patch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Listen to our album, a 9 song rock opera about the rise and fall of Napster! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/63C5uu1tkzZ2FhfsrSSf5s?si=q4WItoNmRUeM159TxKLWew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepcutspod/message

Sir Ranulph Fiennes pays tribute to a fellow legend in his new biography Lawrence of Arabia. A former SAS officer, Fiennes says he feels a lot of affinity for archaeologist and adventurer Thomas Edward Lawrence, who made a gruelling 300-mile journey through blistering desert heat during the 1916 Arab Revolt. No shirker himself, Fiennes was first to reach both Poles, first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean and first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis. He climbed Everest age 65.

Life is a remarkable adventure filled with highs, lows, and lessons, and fully accepting its every aspect can be tough, which is an important subject we discussed with legendary explorer and Climb Your Mountain author Sir Ranulph Fiennes on the "How To Be Books Podcast."Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.Other wonderful guests who took part:Master Certified Coach, coaching psychologist, consultant, trainer and speaker Ruth Kudzi, is also the author of the bestselling book "How To Feel Better."Mindful Frontiers LLC creative director and founder Anne-Marie Emanuelli.Georgie Shears, a Life Design Strategist and founder of the SHIFT Life Transformation System™.Steven Hesketh, the Hospitality Hero.Other books/articles looked at:Richard Wiseman: Shoot for the Moon: How the Moon Landings Taught us the 8 Secrets of SuccessThis episode was sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."

Today, we're diving into the awe-inspiring world of high-altitude adventure. Our subject is a man whose name is synonymous with daring expeditions and summit triumphs, the legendary climber and adventurer, Kenton Cool.With 17 successful ascents of the mighty Mount Everest to his name, along with many other mountain peaks around the globe, including the ‘seven summits' – the highest mountains on each of the seven traditional continents, Kenton is not just 'cool' by name, but by nature.You'll have heard him mentioned on previous podcast episodes - with Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Ben Fogle - Kenton has accompanied them on some of their most challenging ascents. Ben Fogle, Summited Everest with Kenton, and he led Sir Ranulph Fiennes up the North Face of the Eiger and to the summit of Mount Everest, too.Kenton's adventure-filled life began in the UK, but he quickly found his heart in the Himalayas. He brings to life some of his most incredible adventures, and the valuable lessons he learnt along the way. Destination Recap:AlaskaHubbard Glacier, AlaskaSkagway, AlaskaWest Wales, Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire The Presili Hills, Pembrokeshire PakistanMt EverestNepalPeshawar, Pakistan BhutanColorado, USACape Town, South Africa European Alps in Summer Megeve, Switzerland South Africa Antarctic Peninsula North side of Everest Darjeeling, India Tibetan Plateau You can find out more about their performance initiatives here: www.incoolcompany.comThanks so much for listening today. If you'd like to hear more from the podcast don't forget to hit subscribe, or if you use Apple Podcasts to press follow so that a new episode lands in your podcast app each week. If you want to be the first find out who is joining me on next season come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on Threads and TikTok, also @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't want until then remember there's the first nine seasons to catch up on, that's over 100 episodes to keep you busy there. Don't forget that all the destinations mentioned by my guests are included in the episode show notes here on your podcast app, and listed on my website, thetraveldiariespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're feeling adventurous this weekend, we have just the guest to inspire you. The world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes joins us – but who inspires him? Multi-award-winning author of The Other Boleyn Girl - Philippa Gregory is here to cast a light on the unsung women of history. The Man....The Voice....The Ostrich-farmer. Opera-singer Russell Watson has ditched his bow-tie to tell us why he's now just as happy in his overalls. Plus...we have the Inheritance Tracks of rock and roll reverend...Kate Bottley. Presenters: Jon Kay and Dawn O'Porter Producer: Ben Mitchell

Graham recounts his recent encounter with Sir Ranulph Fiennes at the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.Charles asks Graham to choose a winner from threw new albums that have piqued his interest: The Coral's Sea of Mirrors. Peter Brewis of Field Music's with his new album, Blowdry Colossus and the first new album of original material in eighteen years by The Rolling Stones with Hackney Diamonds.Finally, Charles wonders if Martin Scorsese has finally exhausted the subject of American violence in his new film Killers of the Flower Moon.

Als kind werd Jantje Fokke Oosterhof gepest op school.Boeken verslindend droomde Jantje vaak weg in de avontuurlijke verhalen van oa. Mike Stroud, Bart Vos, Ronald Naar, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Edmund Hillary en Pen Hadow.'Ooit word ik ook een avonturier. Net als hen.'Wanneer, als Jan 31 jaar oud is, zijn moeder op te jonge leeftijd overlijdt aan kanker, beseft hij dat hij niet wil wachten met het waarmaken van zijn jongensdromen.Hij gaat geen slachtoffer worden van 'uitgesteld geluk!'Binnen een dag besluit hij zijn leven om te gooien en in de voetstappen te treden van zijn jeugdhelden.Nu, 16 jaar later, treffen Joost en Shiva in 'Loopleip podcast' Jan Fokke Oosterhof in zijn leven als avonturier.Hoe is zo'n leven? Wat heb je ervoor nodig? Geniet van de mooie verhalen over de prachtige expedities in aflevering 26.Shownoteswebsite Jan Fokke Oosterhofhttps://expeditionlife.nl/instagram Jan Fokke https://instagram.com/expeditionlife.nl?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Westmalle Dubbelhttps://www.trappistwestmalle.be/trappistenbieren/trappist-dubbel/Munro map prohttps://www.munromap.co.uk/#7/57/-5Munro inspiratie filmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sLKi3ltQBAWalkhighlands websitehttps://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Marathon des Sableshttps://www.marathondessables.com/frMed office weerapp https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/Loopleip spotify playlisthttps://spotify.link/6YlxanVLfDbloopleipe vriend wordenhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2059811/supportSupport the show

What is Boarding School Syndrome?Today I am offering some reflections about what is boarding school syndrome. I often talk about boarding school syndrome in more detailed terms but today I wanted to go back to the basics.What is it?And what are the ABCD of boarding school syndrome as coined by Dr Joy Schaverien?And what about the symptoms of this syndrome? What are they?I share stories from #PrinceHarry and his time at boarding school and from #BearGrylls and his autobiography, Mud, Sweat and Tears. I also shares some of #StephenFry and his book Moab is my Washpot and even Sir Ranulph Fiennes.For my upcoming online workshop about Boarding School Syndrome please visit here: https://www.piers-cross.com/boarding-school-trauma-recover-workshopAnd please feel free to like this audio and subscribe.Warm regards,Piers#boardingschool #boardingschoolsyndrome #abcd #boardingschoolsurvivors--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

Scott Brady interviews Mac MacKenney, overland expedition leader and Guinness world record holder. Mac started life with dreams of being a pilot and joining the Royal Air Force, overcoming incredible odds to accomplish the goal. As a veteran overcoming PTSD, Mac found his calling in leading significant expeditions with Sir Ranulph Fiennes before earning the Guinness Record for his London to Cape Town drive. Mac works with veterans on their (and his) journey to recover from PTSD.Full show notes available at Overland Journal Podcast

TW: infertilityYou wait years for one globally renowned adventurer to come onto How To Fail, and then two appear in the same season! First it was Bear Grylls and now it's the turn of his mentor, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. I spoil you, I really do.Sir Ranulph is one of the greatest British explorers - a man who has raised millions of pounds for charity through his exploits, which include the first north-south surface circumnavigation of the world, crossing Antarctica on foot and running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents despite suffering a heart attack and undergoing a double coronary artery bypass just four months before. He is also the oldest Briton ever to summit Mount Everest.He joins me to talk about failing to follow in his late father's footsteps by flunking the Sandurst admission, his competitive drive, the dangers of solo expeditions and - in one especially memorable passage - the time he sawed off his own frostbitten fingers (those of a squeamish disposition may want to skip that bit). And, in a particularly moving exchange, we talk about his inability to have a child with his late wife, Ginny despite several rounds of IVF and a desire to adopt. Regular listeners will know how passionate I am about bringing converstaions around fertility to the fore. It is very rare to hear men talk about it and I'm so grateful to Ranulph for opening up to me. Spoiler alert - there is a happy ending in that Ranulph now has a teenage daughter with his second wife.--Ranulph Fiennes' latest book, Climb Your Mountain: Everyday Lessons from an Extraordinary Life, is out now and available to purchase here.--You can donate to one of Sir Ranulph's favourite charities, Marie Curie, here.--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpod

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Episode 119 OverviewIn Episode 119, we answer a listener question from Adrian around ship sizes, discuss the arrival of Celebrity Eclipse & Majestic Princess to Australia, the news around Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas and so much more… Thank you to Garry Stafford in Sydney for some incredible images which we have shared below. in the show notes of today's episodeSupport the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhImages thanks to Listener Garry in SydneyNew Videos from ChrisTop 5 BEST things about Coral Princess revealed!   https://youtu.be/MZLnh_fQnUk Majestic Princess makes BIG return to Australia! https://youtu.be/LLBe0K_w0A8Pacific Adventure NEW interior REVEALED! P&O shows off its newest ship! https://youtu.be/shIiv72zDyE Cruise NewsRoyal Caribbean unveils Icon of the Seas A new era of vacations starts here. Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations. Arriving in late 2023 ahead of its January 2024 debut, the first Icon Class ship will be the travel industry's first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation. From the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure, with Icon, every kind of family and adventurer can experience their version of the ultimate family vacation.Whether “family vacation” means getting away as a family, couple or friends, Icon's all-encompassing lineup features a variety of firsts and next-level favourites for everyone. There are adrenaline-pumping thrills, including the largest waterpark at sea, and unrivalled ways to chill with more ocean views and pools – one for each day of the week – than ever before, plus a blend of more than 40 new and returning dining, bar and nightlife options, and cutting-edge entertainment.Royal Caribbean begins to spotlight what's in store with the first look at eight neighbourhoods that come alive day and night, including five brand-new adventures and three bold, returning favourites. Each one is a destination in and of itself filled with an array of experiences, live entertainment and ways to grab a bite and a drink, so that everyone can make memories their way every day.Ways to Play Across Five New NeighborhoodsThrill Island – Vacationers can test their limits, scale new heights and reach top speeds at the center of thrill. This lost island adventure is home to highlights like Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, with six record-breaking slides: Pressure Drop and its 66-degree incline make it the industry's first open free-fall slide; the 46-foot-tall Frightening Bolt, the tallest drop slide at sea; Storm Surge and Hurricane Hunter, the first family raft slides at sea with four riders per raft; and Storm Chasers, cruising's first mat-racing duo. Living on the edge takes new meaning with Crown's Edge. Part skywalk, part ropes course and part thrill ride, it culminates in a surprising, shocking moment that will see travelers swing 154 feet above the ocean.Chill Island – Among the seven pools on board, four are in this three-deck slice of paradise. There's a pool for every mood, each with prime ocean views: the vibrant Swim & Tonic, the line's first swim-up bar at sea; Royal Bay Pool, the largest pool at sea; Cloud 17, an adults-only retreat; and the serene, infinity-edge Cove Pool. Plus, The Lime & Coconut returns with four locations, including Royal Caribbean's first frozen cocktail bar.Surfside – Introducing a neighborhood made for young families from end to end, where adults and kids ages six and under will want to stay and play all day. Grownups can soak up the endless views at Water's Edge pool, as they keep an eye on the kids at Splashaway Bay and Baby Bay. Only steps away are dining options, places to lounge, a bar, the signature carousel, an arcade, Adventure Ocean, and Social020 for teens. The Hideaway – Tucked away, this neighborhood 135 feet above the ocean combines the good vibes of beach club scenes around the world and the uninterrupted ocean views only a cruise can offer. The first suspended infinity pool at sea is at the center of it all, and it's surrounded by a multilevel sun terrace with whirlpools, a variety of seating and a dedicated bar.AquaDome – Perched at the top of Icon, what's in store is a transformational place unlike any other. In a tranquil oasis by day, guests can take in wraparound ocean views and an awe-inspiring waterfall as they enjoy a bite or drink. By night, it becomes a vibrant place great for a night out, complete with restaurants, bars and the cruise line's marquee aqua shows at the next-level AquaTheater. The signature entertainment venue takes artistry and cutting-edge technology to new heights, with a transforming pool, four robotic arms, state-of-the-art projection and more.Ways to Play Across Three Familiar Neighbourhoods and FavouritesThe cruise line has raised the bar even further with each of its signature neighbourhoods: A grander Royal Promenade features its first floor-to-ceiling ocean views, plus more than 15 restaurants, cafes, bars and lounges; a more lush and livelier Central Park has more ways to dine and be entertained; and the largest Suite Neighbourhood is four decks of luxury, offering a multilevel suite sun deck – The Grove – that has a private pool, whirlpool and dining, and a two-story Coastal Kitchen. More returning favorites include experiences like new takes on mini golf at Lost Dunes, rock climbing at Adrenaline Peak, and Absolute Zero, Royal Caribbean's largest ice arena, and dining venues such as Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar on the Royal Promenade and the Asian-inspired Izumi in Central Park.With 28 ways to stay, even the rooms are thoughtfully designed for every type of vacationer. It's come one, come all with more choices, ocean views and room. There are new layouts made for families of three, four, five and more, like the Family Infinite Balcony and Surfside Family Suite – with kids alcoves tucked away from the adults – and the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse, complete with its own white picket fence and mailbox. When it comes to views, among the best are from the brand's first Sunset Corner Suites and Panoramic Ocean Views in AquaDome.Icon will sail year-round, 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations from Miami. Every cruise will visit Royal Caribbean's top-rated private island destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Bahamas.Celebrity Eclipse welcomed to Sydney Today (22 Oct) marks a new beginning, as Celebrity Cruises celebrates its highly anticipated return to Australian and New Zealand waters. Celebrity Eclipse is the first Celebrity ship to sail this region for 930 daysOn Saturday, Celebrity Eclipse set sail from Sydney, Australia, allowing guests to Journey WonderFULL on a 12-night itinerary exploring the ruggedly scenic wilderness of New Zealand. This voyage is the first of 17 sailings departing from Sydney and Auckland through April 2023, and the first for Celebrity Eclipse in Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific waters.Boasting 21 world-class restaurants and bars, stylish accommodations, an exclusive resort-within-a-resort area for suite guests at The Retreat®, plus an array of indulgent treatments at The Spa, Celebrity Eclipse exudes relaxed luxury. For guests looking to relax outdoors, Celebrity Eclipse is one of the only ships in the world featuring a ½ acre of real lawn grass. Appropriately named, The Lawn Club, this area of the ship is the perfect spot to play outdoor games, watch a movie, enjoy live music, enjoy endless ocean views or catch some sun. A Majestic Sydney arrival for Princess CruisesPrincess Cruises' Majestic Princess cruised into Sydney Harbour just before 5am this morning before docking at the Overseas Passenger Terminal (pictured) in the early light. More than 3,500 guests were on board, with the ship arriving after a 31-day trans-Pacific voyage from Vancouver during which she visited Los Angeles, Papeete, Tauranga, Auckland and the Bay of Islands.She's the second Princess ship to cruise locally since the cruise pause, joining Coral Princess which has been homeported in Brisbane since Jun this year. Majestic Princess will be based in Sydney for the next 197 days, with the Medallion Class vessel to operate 17 voyages including 71 port calls across the region  with an estimated $49 million impact to the economy.P&O Cruise Shares an Early Look at Pacific Adventure as She Prepares for her Maiden VoyageP&O Cruises Australia today shared a behind-the-scenes tour of its newest grandclass ship, Pacific Adventure, in anticipation of her much awaited first guest cruise – a round-trip three-night itinerary from Sydney departing this Saturday, 22 October. The newly transformed ship is the cruise line's third and final ship to join its fleet and will be homeported in Sydney year-round.Pacific Adventure will carry the cruise line's contemporary look and feel, offering an array of memorable experiences, unforgettable dining options, ultimate relaxation, thrill-seeking waterslides and ziplining.In addition to Pacific Adventure's 21 delicious dining options, including celebrity chef Luke Mangan's casual poolside Burger Bar, there are 60+ daily activities, including the P&O Edge Adventure Park. Cruisers will be able to reacquaint themselves with everything they know and love about a P&O cruise, including some exciting new updates.The Byron Beach Club is a brand-new offering on Pacific Adventure private access area is available to guests booking into the Byron suites or mini-suites. Guests love it for the serene and exclusive experience and calm atmosphere as well as Daily private breakfast in Angelo's, priority tender tickets, bottomless fruit basket, and branded Byron Beach Club flip flops to keep.The first-of-its-kind Twin Racer Waterslides offer unrivalled ocean views following the climb to the top! Guests can race against the clock and challenge family, friends, and new-found friends in this thrilling activity. The two 135-meter tubes include two sections that are transparent so racers can keep score on their opponent as they rush towards the finish line.Blanc de Blanc, Uncorked!: The latest creation from Creative Director Scott Maidment, Blanc de Blanc is the new risqué, Parisian-inspired show premieres this Saturday in Pacific Adventure's Black Circus theatre. The six-member cast will dazzle, surprise, and entertain guests with their showcase of world-class cabaret and acrobatic performances.The Lobby is a new concept for Pacific Adventure. Located on deck five are the heart of the ship and home to three food and beverage outlets – Avalon Café, Lily's and Charlies. It's here that guests will find the best barista coffee at sea and spaces to unwind with a cocktail, cheese platter and live music.Bars Onboard: The new Adventure Hotel offers a range of craft beers and ales in a relaxed environment. The Blue Room, an intimate music venue, will feature live performances from some of Australia's leading musicians. Over 18's can head up to the ship's new nightclub, Altitude, situated on the top of deck 18, boasting never-ending sea views.Oasis: This adult-only retreat is complete with kid-free pools and stunning sea vistas. It's the perfect place to soak up the sun and settle into a deckchair with a favourite book.P&O Cruises Australia the First Home-Grown Cruise Line to Offer F45 Training at SeaIn a first-of-its-kind offering, P&O Cruises Australia announced today it has expanded its fitness program to include F45 Training  for guests at sea.  As part of the exclusive partnership with P&O Cruises Australia, OneSpaWorld, the pre-eminent global provider of health and wellness services and products onboard cruise ships and destination resorts around the world, brought forth the culmination of a global partnership between the two home-grown Australian companies.The new program, offered daily to all guests, will include the iconic 45-minute functional training classes within the F45 Studio onboard the cruise line's newest ship Pacific Encounter – currently ported in Brisbane.World Famous Adventurer Bear Grylls to Join Cunard's in AlaskaCunard announces an exciting new line-up for Alaska 2023's Insights enrichment program with one of the most recognized personalities of outdoor adventure – Bear Grylls OBE – headlining the season.Grylls will be joining Queen Elizabeth's maiden 2023 Alaska voyage, roundtrip out of Vancouver on June 8, where he will share his experiences as one of the youngest climbers of Mount Everest, bestselling author, TV presenter and all-round adventurer. This will be Bear's first appearance on a cruise ship and the first time he returns to Alaska since his memorable visit with President Barack Obama in 2015.Guests aboard this 12-night voyage will experience the stunning Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord and Hubbard Glacier, with port calls in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and more. Award-winning naturalist Dr. Rachel Cartwright and a Cultural Heritage Guide from Alaska Native Voices will also be featured on this voyage as guests luxuriate on Queen Elizabeth through the breath-taking landscape of Alaska.Cunard will offer six additional voyages in the region throughout June, July and August, each showcasing a different explorer as part of the Insights Program.Guests will have the opportunity to hear from marine archaeologist Mensun Bound, known for his recent discovery of Shackleton's ship Endurance; British mountaineer Kenton Cool, who has summited Mount Everest 15 times, including leading Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Ben Fogle in their respective expeditions; Ann Daniels, one of Britain's leading Polar explorers and the first woman in history to ski to the North and South Poles as part of an all-women team; and Felicity Aston MBE, polar scientist turned explorer, award-winning author, TV presenter and world-record holder for being the first woman to ski alone across the Antarctic.The full line-up of onboard Insights speakers in Alaska 2023 include:Bear Grylls (June 8) – Bear Grylls is probably the most recognizable face of adventure on the planet. The former 21 SAS soldier was one of the youngest climbers of Mount Everest, despite breaking his back in a free-fall accident only months earlier. Bear's TV shows include the legendary Discovery show Man Vs Wild and the hit show Running Wild with Bear Grylls, now in its seventh season on National Geographic Channel. His Running Wild guests have included President Obama (in Alaska), Roger Federer, Julia Roberts, Prime Minister Modi of India and most recent Hollywood stars Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.Bear is a family man, a bestselling author who has sold over 20 million books, the Honorary Colonel to the British Royal Marine Commandos and the first-ever Chief Ambassador to 55 million young Scouts worldwide.Kenton Cool (June 20 and 30) – Kenton Cool is an English mountaineer and mountain guide. He is one of Britain's leading alpine and high-altitude climbers and has summited Mount Everest 15 times, including leading Sir Ranulph Fiennes' 2008 and 2009 expeditions and Ben Fogle's 2019 expedition. He has completed over 20 notable expeditions in the Greater Ranges and in 2013, became the first person to climb Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse in a single push without returning to base camp. He has also skied two 26,000-foot mountains and guided a successful expedition to the summit of K2. He has also led expeditions through Alaska including North America's highest peak, Mount McKinley.Pen Hadow (July 7) – Explorer and Adventurer Pen Hadow was catapulted to international fame when he became the first and only person to complete one of the last great polar challenges – solo, without re-supply, from Canada to the North Pole. It took him three attempts over 15 years to achieve this single feat at the ‘bleeding edge of exploration'. Pen has a strong connection with Alaska in his adventures, including attempting to sail to the North Pole from Nome, Alaska.Ann Daniels (July 17) – Ann Daniels is one of Britain's leading Polar explorers. In 2002 Ann became a world record holder when she reached the North Pole despite unbelievable arctic conditions and became the first woman in history to ski to the North and South Poles as part of an all women team. This journey has never been repeated. In 2009, Ann took part in the first Catlin Arctic Survey over a period of 100 days, 1000km crossing of the ice cap in temperatures as low as -58ºF. The survey set off from Alaska, walking, skiing and on occasion swimming stretches of open water to reach the North Geographic Pole. Ann is described by The Daily Telegraph as one of the top 20 Great British Adventurers of all time.Felicity Aston (July 27) – Felicity Aston MBE is a Polar Scientist turned Explorer. In 2012 she became the first woman to ski alone across the Antarctic, a 1744km/1084m journey that took her 59 days and entered her in the Guinness Book of World Records. She has also created and led record-making ski expeditions to both the North and South Geographic Poles with international teams of pioneering women; skied frozen rivers and lakes in Siberia; driven 2,236 miles to the Pole of Cold (the coldest inhabited place on Earth); flown across the U.S. in an airship; and run the Marathon Des Sables footrace in the Sahara. An award-winning author of three books, professional speaker, and occasional TV presenter, in 2016 Felicity retraced the route of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush and spent time mining for gold in Alaska and the Yukon to co-present a series for the BBC.Mensun Bound (August 7) – Known as the “Indiana Jones of the Deep,” Mensun Bound has conducted wreck surveys and excavations all over the world in a career that spans 40 years. During that time, he excavated one of the oldest known shipwrecks (600 BC). In 2019 Bound stunned the world with his discovery of Admiral von Spee's flagship, Scharnhorst, which had been lost in battle during WWI. That same year Bound was Director of Exploration for the first search to find Shackleton's ship Endurance. In 2022 the search resumed and on March 5 the Endurance was found and, as predicted by Bound, it was upright, largely intact, proud of the seabed in an excellent state of preservation.Holland America Line Partners with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation in Celebration of 150th AnniversaryHolland America Line will partner with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, the 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the eponymous landmarks, to celebrate the cruise line's 150-year journey from immigrant carrier to consumer ocean liner fleet. The partnership, which kicks off October 26 as Holland America Line completes the recreation of the brand's first-ever sailing from Rotterdam to New York City, features on-board video content across Holland America's entire fleet produced by an Ellis Island researcher, as well as a curated exhibit launching in 2023 at Ellis Island detailing the brand's historical prominence in bringing 1 in 10 immigrants from Europe to the United States.The collaboration will launch with a joint talk between Stephen Lean, director of The American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island and Bill Miller, noted cruise historian, detailing the immigrant experience in the late 1800s; the presentation will be available on-demand across all ships within the fleet. Noting the cruise industry's – and particularly Holland America Line's – importance in the immigrant journey from Europe to US, the Foundation will curate an exhibit in its History Center available for visitors from February to April 2023.The cruise line, which was founded in the Netherlands in 1873 as the Netherlands-American Steamship Company, was primarily a carrier of immigrants from Europe to the United States until well after the turn of the century, carrying nearly 2 million passengers to new lives in the New World. Holland America Line was the first to do away with “Steerage class” altogether, renaming it “Emigrants Class” where unlike the competition, guests were served three square meals. It is this level of care and attention to detail – a tradition and hallmark of the brand that has continued to this day – that was the impetus for its nickname at the time: “The Spotless Fleet.” Holland America Line provided everything from doctors and a pre-departure hotel complete with English lessons and classes on American civics to ensure passengers a safe journey to New York; and in fact, 99% of the immigrants carried on the fleet were cleared for entry through Ellis Island, a tremendous feat at the time.Holland America Line began the recreation of its first voyage with a sendoff October 15 from the Netherlands. The ship will sail past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as it arrives in New York City around 7am October 26.Windstar Cruises Partners with Coral Gardeners in TahitiWindstar Cruises has partnered with the Coral Gardeners, a Mo'orea (French Polynesia)-based organization determined to revolutionize ocean conservation and create a global movement to save the coral reefs through reef restoration, awareness activities, and innovative solutions. The team works to grow, plant, and monitor thousands of heat-resilient corals with the goal of bringing life back to the ocean.The three-year partnership begins this month with Windstar's $35,000 donation to Coral Gardeners to adopt coral for all guests sailing with Windstar in French Polynesia for the remainder of 2022.2022 is Windstar's 35th anniversary of sailing in Tahiti/French Polynesia – the longest of any operator in the region. (It's also the only destination where the U.S.-based cruise line sails year-round, giving guests ample opportunity to plan a once-in-a-lifetime visit in any season.) With two ships sailing French Polynesia throughout October, Windstar has been celebrating its 35th season all month long with special events, integration with local dignitaries and artists, and a heightened infusion of local culture both on board and ashore.Guests on the remaining 2022 sailings will receive a small card in their guest room, alerting them to the adoption of coral in their name. In 2023 and 2024, each guest booked on a Windstar cruise in French Polynesia will be presented with the option to adopt a coral for a donation of $35 per person. Unique coral adoption cards for those participating will be placed in their guest room on board.Windstar is confident the majority of guests will choose to donate to help save the reef they are enjoying on their Tahiti cruise.A decade of FUN down under It's been just over two weeks after returning to Australian shores and yesterday Carnival Cruise Line celebrated an incredible 10 years of providing Australians with fun-filled holidays at great value.Kicking off celebrations at Tangalooma, Moreton Island, passengers aboard Carnival Splendor were treated to the party of a lifetime with beach games on the sand, Carnival cupcakes and a giant ‘10 Years in Aus' sandcastle before returning to the ship for her journey home to Sydney.First arriving down under in October 2012, over one million guests have since experienced the fun of a Carnival cruise. In 10 years, Carnival has welcomed three ships to Australia, with a fourth ship to follow very soon – Carnival Luminosa.The latest in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, Australia will be the first market to experience Carnival Luminosa as she departs on her first passenger cruise in November 2022. Luminosa's arrival will also kick-start Carnival's first-ever Queensland program with 28 sailings departing from Brisbane from November 2022 to April 2023.Raising the bar! Happy Hour on Avalon WaterwaysGuests' next cold one is on Avalon Waterways! Beginning in 2023, the award-winning river cruise operator is lifting the spirits of its guests at Happy Hour on Suite Ships across Europe with free house beer, wine and spirits as well as a featured cocktail of the day.“Next year, we're inviting guests to toast an exhilarating afternoon and kick-off a lively evening on our European cruises with complimentary drinks at Happy Hour,” said Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways. “It's just another way Avalon is invested in hosting guests and every moment of their elevated cruising holiday through Europe.”From ‘proscht' to ‘prost' and ‘santé to ‘egészségedre' nothing says ‘cheers' like included drinks. And in 2023, Avalon Waterways is promising its cruisers a barrel of fun, every day and night!And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnEIcon of the SeasImage Credits: Royal Caribbean Cruises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50 – The Worlds Greatest Living Explorer according to the Guinness Book of World Records Sir Ranulph Fienes and filmmaker Matt Dyas and I sat down to talk about what it takes to be the world’s greatest explorer.  We talk about life, Parkinson’s disease, what medical help is like in the middle of the […]

Explorer, television personality, and author Josh Gates is the host and executive producer of Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown. Each week, the series chronicles thrilling archaeological discoveries, historic mysteries, and scientific breakthroughs around the world. Armed with a degree in archaeology and a hunger for adventure, Gates has taken viewers to more than a hundred countries on all seven continents. Josh brings passion and humor to his work, inviting viewers to be a part of the mission and hopefully inspiring their own interest in field sciences. He recently broadcast a live expedition from Egypt where he excavated a sarcophagus in real-time. Josh helped discover a Maya temple complex in the jungles of Guatemala, and has interviewed the crew of the International Space Station in orbit as part of Discovery's Space Launch: Live. An avid scuba diver and photographer, Josh has participated in underwater archaeological excavations in the Mediterranean. Josh is also the host of the new, hit talk-show Josh Gates Tonight, in which he sits down with high-profile guests in a format that's part Raiders of the Lost Ark and part celebrity chat-show. Last season, Josh interviewed Ed Viesturs, Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Bacon, Shaquille O'Neal, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Steven Soderbergh, and many more. Josh serves as a trustee on the governing board of the Archaeological Institute of America, and is a fellow of The Explorers Club. More of Josh's travels are chronicled in his bestselling book, Destination Truth. He currently resides in Los Angeles and on airport floors around the world.

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After hoping for some banging weather for the Bank Holiday and instead we were digging out the layers and the waterproofs again, we want to answer all your weather questions for when you're on a trek. You can't control the weather but you make sure you have the right gear for it.   As the awesome Sir Ranulph Fiennes says 'There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing'.    Some questions that have come up in the Facebook group:   What's the weather like on Kili in the spring? When is the best time to trek to EBC to get the clearest skies? How cold can it get on the Machu Picchu trek?   So come and join me and Dave as we delve deep and discuss the weather and much much more on what's going to be a great show. 

Today, we're being transported to an island paradise. An archipelago of nearly 700 coral islands, 100,000 square miles of the world's clearest turquoise ocean, secret sandbars, private coves, secluded pink sand beaches, and undisturbed wildlife. We're heading to The Beautiful Bahamas. There are 16 main islands in the Bahamas, and no two islands are alike with their own culture, history, cuisine, diving, fishing - there is something for every type of traveller, and I'm joined today by two fabulous guests who will be bringing these different islands to life.First I'm joined by someone who has called The Bahamas their home for over 25 years, the designer, entrepreneur and former model, India Hicks. India is the daughter of famed interior designer David Hicks and Lady Pamela Hicks. She is the granddaughter of Lord Mountbatten who was Prince Philip's uncle and whose assassination by the IRA was most recently depicted on the The Crown on Netflix. India was thrown into the spotlight as a teenager when was a bridesmaid to her godfather, Prince Charles and Princess Diana at their wedding. So it may seem somewhat of an unusual decision that India has settled and raised her five children on a tiny Bahamian island. She speaks to me from her home on the picture postcard Harbour Island.And later we'll be joined by the acclaimed travel writer and editor Alicia Miller. Alicia has written extensively about the Bahamas and is full of tips and recommendations about so many different islands.Destination Recap:India HicksHarbour IslandThe Dunmore Beach ClubThe Landing HotelQueen ConchCocoa Coffee HouseWindermere IslandAndrosKamalame Cay, AndrosNew ProvidenceRosewood Baha Mar, New Providence Blue Holes divingGrand BahamaTiger Shark divingAlicia MillerHarbour IslandThe Landing Hotel The Dunmore Hotel New ProvidenceNassauParadise IslandAtlantis HotelBaha MarRosewood Baha MarCafé Boulud The BahamasMarcus at Baha MarDowntown NassauThe Graycliff Hotel Fish FryFrankie Gone Bananas BREEF Coral Reef Sculpture Garden & Coral NurseryThe Poop Deck restaurant The ExumasSpanish WellsAndrosKamalame CayGrand BahamaCoral Vida ProjectEleutheraThe Other SideThe CoveIf you would like find out more about the Bahamas, check out bahamas.com.To hear future episodes of the podcast as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice. To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first six seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we're heading to a mountainous island nation in the Pacific Ocean, with two main islands, the North and the South. A land of mammoth national parks, epic biodiversity, dynamic Māori culture and world-class adventure sports. One of the most popular destinations to be picked by my guests as top of their travel bucket list. It is of course, New Zealand.Today's episode is a bumper celeb guest double bill, representing both the North and the South Island, kicking off with the comedian, writer and actor Rose Matafeo, who grew up in Auckland on the North Island. Rose's critically acclaimed show Horndog won the award for Best Show at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, setting her on a trajectory to international stardom. Her sitcom, Starstruck, which she writes and stars in was commissioned by the BBC and HBO Max. Season One became the BBC's best performing new comedy of last year. Rose is particularly passionate about NZ's food and cultural scenes, and she shares her must dos, her must eats, and all her insider North Island knowledge, from its magnificent coasts and beaches, to geothermal wonders, sprawling farmlands and Māori rich culture.And then we head to the South Island, where we are joined by arguably the greatest rugby player of all time, Richie McCaw. Richie captained the New Zealand All Blacks for 15 years in the 00s and 10s to two world cup wins. He achieved an astonishing 148 caps, a record only just beaten and was named World player of the year 3 times. From wildlife to wineries, glacial valleys to star-filled skies, its no wonder the other-worldly mountainous South Island was the destination where the Lord of the Rings films were set. It's been Richie's home all of his life, and he shares his expert knowledge on the island he knows so well.Destination Recap:Rose MatafeoAuckland, North IslandAuckland Live, North IslandCivic Theatre, Auckland, North IslandThe Basement Theatre, Auckland, North IslandThe Classic Comedy Club, Auckland, North IslandPiha Beach, North IslandHerne Bay, North IslandPonsonby Food Court, Auckland, North Island K Road, Auckland, North IslandPeach Pit, K Road, Auckland, North Island Bestie Cafe, K Road, Auckland, North Island Mount Maunganui, North Island Rotoroa Island, North Island Waitomo Caves, North IslandTaranakiNew PlymouthWellington Te Papa gallery, Wellington Tanuki's Cave, AucklandRichie McCawKura, South Island Wānaka , South IslandCentral Otago, South Island Southern Alps, South IslandBay of Islands, North Island Terminal Lake, South Island Taranaki, New Plymouth, North Island Poor Knights Islands, North Island Stewart Island, South Island If you're ready to find out more about planning your trip to NZ, head to newzealand.com and check out your favourite travel magazines and newspaper travel sections, which have plenty of handy guides.And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first six seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to The Travel Diaries Season 7! I'm starting this season with a Destination Special mini series - three incredible destinations, all on my travel wish list, with some great celeb guests and destination experts helping us bring them to life, and today is no exception. We are heading on a journey to South East Asia, to a small but mighty thirty mile long tropical island, surrounded by sixty two smaller islands, with Malaysia to its north and Indonesia to its South. It is of course Spectacular Singapore. Beyond Singapore's picture-perfect skyline and bustling city centre, there's so much about this country to explore and I have two fabulous guests who will help us do just that. First, Michelin-starred chef, tv presenter and author Tom Kerridge returns to the podcast. When he joined me be back on Season 2, he picked Singapore as his all time favourite destination, and so I thought who better to come back? Food is so important in Singaporean culture that a common greeting is "Have you eaten?” And then we'll be joined by novelist, editor and travel journalist Annabelle Thorpe. Annabelle spent six years on the Times Travel desk, before becoming deputy travel editor for Express Newspapers, and then taking the same role at the Observer. She has a particularly spot for Singapore which she has visited and written about many times. She shares her insider tips and expert knowledge, and so many recommendations if you are planning a trip to Singapore - which I hope after listening to this episode you will be inspired to do. I know I certainly am!Destination Recap:Tom KerridgeMarina Bay Sands HotelHawker food stallsRestaurant ZénAnnabelle Thorpe Singapore Botanic GardensGardens by the BaySentosa IslandJurong LakeBukit Timah Nature ReserveAnn Siang HouseRaffles SingaporeCapella SingaporeNational Museum of SingaporeFort Canning ParkFullerton RoadIf you're inspired to start planning your trip to Singapore, head to visitsingapore.com and check out your favourite newspapers and travel magazines which often have detailed destination guides.If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first six seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes met David Freeman when his book 'The Secret Hunters' was published in 2001. The book tells the story of a diary that was found in a shelter in Antarctica in 1997. This opens the door to a world of deprivation, war, survival and revenge. It's a gripping page-turning read, but is it fiction?

This week Lorraine and Rosie are joined by king of the expedition Sir Ranulph Fiennes, to discuss the trials and tribulations of adventuring around the globe! What If? Is brought to you by Home Instead.

In this delightfully modern episode of Travels Through Time we are setting sail for an adventure on the high seas. Our guest is David Bosco, author of The Poseidon Project, The Struggle to Govern the World's Oceans, in which he charts the efforts of international organisations to create consensus and establish a structure of globally recognised rules for the oceans. In this episode David takes us back to 1982, a fraught year on the high seas when Britain was battling Argentina in the South Atlantic for control of the Falkland Islands and the waters around them. In the Arctic, a British adventurer had just completed the famous Northwest Passage. He did so just as disagreement between Canada and the United States over the legal status of the Passage became acute. Meanwhile, final preparations were underway for the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. But there was a cloud over the celebrations—the world's leading maritime power, the United States, had decided not to sign. Click here to order David Bosco's book The Poseidon Project, The Struggle to Govern the World's Oceans from an independent bookseller.  Show Notes Scene One: January 1, 1982, The North Pole. Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his wife Virginia Fiennes celebrated the New Year with the rest of their expedition at a snow-covered base camp.  Scene Two: June 8, 1982, the South Atlantic Ocean, approximately 500 miles northeast of the Falkland Islands. An aircraft bombs the tanker Hercules during the war between Argentina and the United Kingdom for control of the Falklands.  Scene Three: December 10, 1982: Rose Hall Hotel, Montego Bay, Jamaica. The site for the signing of the new United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.  Memento: The signed treaty from the convention in Montego Bay.  People/Social Presenter: Violet Moller Guest: David Bosco Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Unseen Histories Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ Or on Facebook See where 1982 fits on our Timeline     

FB粉專影片 https://bit.ly/3GfkSwk YouTube 4K影片 https://bit.ly/3F89kt2 本集主題：「精銳戰士：從斯巴達到阿富汗戰爭的2500年歷史」介紹 訪問主編：區肇威（查理） 內容簡介： 少了他們，人類文明發展史上就會少了許多驚心動魄、流傳後世的精彩故事 若不是他們，我們今天所知道的歷史，也很可能有截然不同的進展 他們有很多名字，但人們都稱呼他們「精銳戰士」 在你沒有注意到的地方，他們總是在關鍵時刻扮演扭轉情勢的角色 他們的事蹟橫跨超過2500年歷史，他們都是地表最強悍的戰士 人類的文明發展史總是與戰爭脫離不了干係。一個國家與另一個國家的交替、更迭，往往是戰爭在其中扮演了催化劑。在歷史長河的關鍵時刻，總會有那麼一支精銳戰士所組成的部隊挺身而出，為自己的生存與土地而戰，奮起抵抗，殲滅威脅。他們改變了歷史，形塑了我們的世界，他們英勇奮戰的故事，直到今天依然為世人所津津樂道，在歷史留下印記。 他們是精銳中的精銳，這些超級戰士的英勇事蹟經常現身於電影大銀幕或電玩世界中。精銳部隊的故事總是從默默無名的過程開啟，最後卻以石破天驚之姿告知世人他們的存在。無論是在戰場上戰鬥、衝入要塞和城堡、營救人質，還是暗殺敵方領袖，這些人都必須承擔最高風險。 不同於他們為人所知的豐功偉業，精銳戰士充滿了神秘感，作者雷諾夫‧費恩斯爵士梳理了所有精銳戰士的起源，研究他們的武器和戰術，最重要的，還有他們背後的秘辛和對歷史進程的影響。他們的組成與訓練，他們的秘技與戰略，都在本書一一細述。看看他們彼此如何一個勝過一個，成為地表最強悍代表的奮戰過程。 作為曾是特種部隊一分子的作者，費恩斯找出25支縱貫超過2500年歷史的精銳部隊作戰史，揭露從斯巴達戰士到現代反恐特種部隊的歷史，融合作者在險地冒險犯難的探險經歷以及費恩斯家族史，敘說精銳戰士如何練就一身好膽，又如何在歷史留名。作者以其絕佳的說故事本領，帶著讀者了解人類發展史中影響深遠的一群戰士。 作者簡介：雷諾夫．費恩斯爵士（Sir Ranulph Fiennes） 1944年出生於英國伯克郡，是一名著名的極限探險家，擁有多項耐力紀錄，被《金氏世界紀錄大全》譽為世界首屈一指的探險家。是史上第一位經陸路到過南北兩極的人類，也是第一位徒步穿越南極洲的人。2009年5月，以65歲最高齡紀錄，經過人生第3次嘗試才成功登頂聖母峰。 大學畢業之後，他選擇加入父親的舊部隊——皇家蘇格蘭灰騎兵團擔任少尉軍官，之後加入空降特勤團（SAS），專長爆破和炸藥。後因誤用炸藥而離開SAS。但最後以英國軍官的身分加入阿曼陸軍，於1971獲得了該國的英勇勳章。 1993年，英女皇授予大英帝國勳章（OBE）的爵士尊銜，表揚他在打破紀錄的旅途中為慈善事業籌集了1400萬英鎊善款。他是唯一同時獲得南、北兩極獎章（1986、1994）的人士。費恩斯帶領了30多次探險活動，其中包括史上第一次的極地巡迴探險。 費恩斯爵士還是一位作家和詩人，是英國暢銷書作者。擁有多部作品，其中《特種精英》（The Feather Men）還被拍成電影。 出版社粉絲頁： 燎原出版 #李基銘#fb新鮮事#生活有意思#快樂玩童軍 #漢聲廣播電台 YouTube頻道，可以收看 https://goo.gl/IQXvzd podcast平台，可以收聽 SoundOn　https://bit.ly/3oXSlmF Spotify　https://spoti.fi/2TXxH7V Apple　https://apple.co/2I7NYVc Google　https://bit.ly/2GykvmH KKBOX　https://bit.ly/2JlI3wC Firstory　https://bit.ly/3lCHDPi 請支持六個粉絲頁 李基銘主持人粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.lee 李基銘的影音頻道粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.video Fb新鮮事新聞報粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.fbnews LIVE直播-fb新鮮事：https://www.facebook.com/live.fbshow 漢聲廣播電台「fb新鮮事」節目粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.vhbn 漢聲廣播電台「快樂玩童軍」節目粉絲頁：https://www.facebook.com/voh.scout

Tilly Lloyd from Unity Books Wellington reviews Shackleton by Ranulph Fiennes, published by Penguin. Sir Ranulph Fiennes followed in Shackleton's footsteps and brings his own unique insights to bear on these infamous expeditions in this engaging new biography.

Tilly Lloyd from Unity Books Wellington reviews Shackleton by Ranulph Fiennes, published by Penguin. Sir Ranulph Fiennes followed in Shackleton's footsteps and brings his own unique insights to bear on these infamous expeditions in this engaging new biography.

Hello! And welcome to series two of Mountain Air! It's an absolute pleasure for this episode to be supported by UKHillwalking.com, and an equal pleasure to be bringing you 87-minutes of conversation with Sibusiso Vilane - an inspirational man with an inspirational story to tell.In 2003, Sibusiso he became the first black African to summit Mt Everest, a phenomenal achievement given his impoverished roots and lack of mountaineering background, and one that earned him the attention and praise of Nelson Mandela and the wider world. But his story runs far deeper than that. His childhood was one of extreme poverty in apartheid Johannesburg, and later in Swaziland (now Eswatini). Hard work, dedication and the privilege of being able to attend school from age 10 eventually brought him a job as a tourist officer in a nature reserve, a position which made possible a chance meeting that would change the path of his life forever.Consumed by a passion for mountains and physical challenges, his life story is one that involves continental summits, ultra running, humility, the responsibilities of being a role model, laughter, charity work, motivational speaking, multiple summits of Everest and historical partnerships with... Sir Ranulph Fiennes.> Read more about Sibusiso Vilane at www.sibusisovilane.co.za > Visit the podcast at www.mountainairpodcast.ukListen, enjoy, tell your friends, subscribe to the podcast if you get and chance, and thank UKHillwalking for their kind support![episode recorded on 11/11/21]00:00 – Introduction02:16 – Welcome, responding to the pandemic by running (“I ran a full marathon last weekend… it was just dreadful!”08:30 – The rarest of all mountaineering backgrounds: growing up poor and black in apartheid Johannesburg, then Swaziland (“we never had clothes or three square meals a day”)12:50 – Life as a “Headboy” in rural Swaziland (“I was 10 years old when I started school”), a multilingual upbringing19:05 – First steps into the world of work: manual labour, writing letters, a nature reserve, natural knowledge, life as a tourist officer, and a fateful meeting23:00 – Discovering the Drakensberg (“a vast mountain range, and a beautiful mountain grassland”), John Doble, waterfall scrambling, the start of mountaineering plans, why can't black Africans do the same?30:40 - “It will not make sense to my grandmother or my mother who are trying to fend through hardship to bring food on the table… why would I want to go overseas to climb a mountain?”32:20 – Kilimanjaro: “I got as sick as a dog on day two, all the high altitude symptoms that you can get, I got all of them! But I summited on the most beautiful day, and I looked at that and thought that one day I would want to see the sunrise from the summit of Mt Everest”.36:50 – “I want to do it for Africa. I want to show the world and Africans themselves that they can do these things.”40:54 – Climbing Everest (“I can never deceive people that it was easy. It was physically tough. Mentally tough… it can never be explained in words how physically tough it is.”)50:34 – Reaching the summit (“You are about to be proof that it can be done… you become overcome by your emotions and you don't believe what is happening.”)56:30 - “It took me a long time to realise how relevant it was going to be to any other young kid who grows up in Africa without a home”, meeting Nelson Mandela58:50 – The first black African to climb the Seven Summits (“when you set a standard, how do you keep it as consistent? There's no way I could be consistent as a role model by climbing just one mountain. I will keep on climbing as long as I live to be looked upon as an example.”)68:50 – Being changed by mountain experiences (“I still regard mountains as the best ‘university' I've ever attended.”), summiting Everest for a second time… with Ranulph Fiennes.75:20 – Sitting in a tent with Ranulph Fiennes: “Well if there's anything else you want to do it's one of the polar walks” (“When I looked at his hands, which were frostbitten, I thought ‘well, not a good idea…'”)76:38 - Greatest Mountain Memory: “I looked at this mountain and I just fell in love with it. I was disappointed to learn that it wasn't Everest, it was Ama Dablam. This is the mountain that calls me to go back to mountains.”, similar experiences with the Matterhorn.79:32 - *HONK HONK*80:20 - All the time, money, freedom, where do you go?: “It depends on the season… on the slopes of an 8,000m mountain waiting to summit… sweating profusely running a desert marathon… on a safari in the bush with the family…”

Today's guest is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, an interview that has been years in the making, and a real honour.For billions of us, including myself, Airbnb has completely changed the way we travel. It opened up people's homes, creating an army of Superhosts in the process, bringing tourists and locals far closer together. It's no short of lie that Airbnb created a travel revolution. So you could say today's episode is both Brian's and Airbnb's. For a CEO of his magnitude, it's clearly hard for him to separate the two. The story of how Airbnb came to be, is not what you'd expect. Brian went to design school, he's an artist, and came from humble beginnings. In fact, it was cereal boxes that first got Airbnb off the ground - you'll have to stay tuned to hear Brian explain more about that, as part of the fascinating and surprising twists and turns on the path to Airbnb's global domination. Brain's answers are very philosophical and a goldmine of both travel and business wisdom. As he says himself, he was a host before he was a traveler and many of his answers reflect that mindset. Travel for him is about getting into a locals POV. You won't get luxury hotels, you'll get stories of people and experiences. We also hear at the end how Airbnb are pivoting to drive the next revolution in travel.I hope you enjoy it.Destination Recap:St Louis, Missouri, USARhode Island School of Design (RISD), USALos Angeles, California, USASan Francisco, California, USAFlatbush, Brooklyn, New York, USATokyo, JapanThe Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, California, USAIf you want to follow in mine and Brian's footsteps and become a host on airbnb you can go to airbnb.com/host to sign up, and try out airbnb.co.uk/askasuperhost to speak to other UK hosts for advice.Thank you to today's sponsor, DK Eyewitness. Find their guides on special offer at wordery.com - simply enter the code DKEYEWITNESS at checkout for a 10% discount.If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kenton Cool is an English mountaineer, and mountain guide. He is one of Britain's leading alpine and high altitude climbers and has summited Mount Everest fifteen times, including leading Sir Ranulph Fiennes' 2008 and 2009 Expeditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giovanna Fletcher is one of the UK's most successful women's fiction authors. She's the host of Happy Mum, Happy Baby, the chart-topping podcast which sees her interview celeb guests about the highs and lows of parenting. She and her husband Tom Fletcher, from the band McFly have a huge YouTube presence where they perform together; and she's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here's reigning champion, the Queen of the Castle. To say Giovanna is multi-talented, is quite the understatement.Giovanna has been travelling since a very young age as her dad is Italian, so she tells us about her annual trips to visit her family in Italy, she and Tom are a kind of obsessed with Disney and she brings to life the magic and joy of holidays at the Disney parks, and much of her new book is inspired by travel, by the country of Peru. We also chat about her love of trekking; her advice about travelling with three young kids; and what is was like to interview Kate Middleton and the whirlwind of press that came after. Giovanna's Destination Recap:Valva, Campania, ItalyParis, FranceDisneyland Paris, FrancePeruWalt Disney World, Florida, USAJade Mountain, St LuciaWatergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall, EnglandThree Mile Beach, Cornwall, EnglandTenerife, SpainMt Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaMadagascarAppalachian Trail, USAHolly's Destination Recap:Belmond British Pullman trainGiovanna's new novel, Walking on Sunshine, is out now in hardback, priced £14.99If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Pierce speaks to Sir Ranulph Fiennes on his new speaking tour, and the scariest moment of his exploring career, and speaks to pollster Joe Twyman on whether the ongoing sleaze row might damage Boris Johnson long-term. Plus, as Adele blames her divorce on her Saturn Return, astrologer Yasmin Boland explains how to turn yours to your advantage… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Shackleton looms large in the heroic age of exploration, making two bids to reach the South Pole and famously attempting to traverse the Antarctic continent, before his ship was crushed by pack ice. Fellow polar explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes chronicles his dangerous exploits and reflects on his own expeditions in a conversation with Rhiannon Davies.(Ad) Ranulph Fiennes is the author of Shackleton: A Biography (Michael Joseph, 2021). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shackleton-Ranulph-Fiennes/dp/0241356717/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=118715083359&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcKRJILLUHRFfyslY6G2SY7Q2IWBFoJ617jPKW4rPHt0f2vvyQmAHZEaAgQOEALw_wcB&hvadid=506961849035&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006715&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14826065410558208685&hvtargid=kwd-1209672137750&hydadcr=24433_1816114&keywords=ranulph+fiennes+shackleton&qid=1635519967&qsid=257-7780269-8086666&sr=8-1&sres=0241356717%2C0340826991%2C0241977258%2C1785904868%2C0753809877%2C0099422433%2CB07C7RDKXQ%2C1509896120%2C1472907159%2CB09D4VQW4X%2C1774261995%2C0753522063%2C1909263109%2CB06WD53Q24%2C1976969964%2CB08PFSDJLB&srpt=ABIS_BOOK&tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-viewingguide See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jessica Nabongo is the first black woman in history to have visited all 195 countries in the world. On top of that, she travelled to 89 of these countries solo. All by the age of 35. She's an influencer, photographer and businesswoman, and shares with us what she learnt throughout this epic journey. From Tuvalu and Eritrea to Turkmenistan and Djibouti, Jessica's travel diaries literally take us all over the world.Destination Recap:Punta Mita, Mexico UgandaQueen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda,Lamu, KenyaJapanMt Fuji, JapanHiroshima, Japan Bali, IndonesiaNamibia Islamabad, PakistanLahore, PakistanIran especially IsfahanColombiaCubaMerowe, SudanSenegalEritreaMasawa, EritreaTuvalu Lake Assal, Djibouti The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan South SudanMoldovaBelarusTashkent, Samarkand & Termez, UzbekistanVenice, ItalyGreenlandSantiago de Cuba, CubaFor more of Jessica's adventures you can pre-order her first book on Amazon. It will be published by National Geographic and is out in May 2022. In the meantime, you can follow her on Instagram @jessicanabongo. Jessica's new project, The Nabongo List: is a new luxury, travel membership that gives you the best in local, luxury and unique experiences all around the world, curated by JessicaA big thank you to today's sponsors for their support of the podcast.DK Eyewitness - What better way to find that next adventure than with a DK Eyewitness book? Get new editions of their award-winning DK Eyewitness and Top 10 travel guides, or for the intrepid explorer, there's Outdoor Europe. Click the link, or visit your local bookshop.COMO Hotels and Resorts - COMO's collection of 14 luxury boutique hotels and resorts are in some of the world's most desirable destinations. A new hotel has been announced for 2022, COMO Le Montrachet in Burgundy, France. Find out more about COMO's beautiful hotels and resorts by visiting Comohotels.comAdnams - The home of premium gins. Get 10% off your first purchase with Adnams using code TRAVEL10.Freddie's Flowers - Get your first two boxes half price, at just £12.50 each with the code TRAVEL50 at freddiesflowers.comBritish Airways x Visit Florida - Book your trip with confidence at BA.com/FloridaAnd to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Michael Palin and Heston Blumenthal, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Hugh Bonneville. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes speaks to Lorna Siggins about Shackleton's legacy and his own upcoming adventures. https://shackletonmuseum. Lighthouse Storybook is a new children's book, by very young writers, about the great lighthouses of Ireland. 12-year-old Holly Lawlor reads her story, The Night The Light Went Out. https://childreninhospital.ie

We're back for Season 6 (how did that happen?!) and what an honour to be joined on our first episode by the Oscar-nominated actor and writer, Stanley Tucci. You've seen him in The Devil Wears Prada, The Hunger Games, Julie and Julia, Supernova, Fortitude, and The Lovely Bones. He's directed four movies, and recently won an Emmy for his new food and travel TV series, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy. As a foodie he's written two delectable cookbooks, and his new memoir, Taste, is just as delicious. This episode is a love letter to Italy, and of course to food. So let's get started. Season 6, Stanley Tucci. Here we go!Destination RecapHolly:- Vaison La Romaine, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France- Airelles Chateau de la Messardiere, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Stanley Tucci:Vermont, USARome, ItalyFlorence, ItalyNew Paltz, Upstate NY, USA, Shonagun Mountains The CotswoldsWatergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall, EnglandMawgan Porth, Cornwall, EnglandCirencester, The Cotswolds, EnglandThe Lake District, England Zermatt, SwitzerlandLake Como, ItalyRome, ItalyEmilio Romagna, Italy Ischia, ItalyIcelandScandinaviaStanley Tucci's memoir ‘Taste' is out now.A huge thank you to today's sponsors, Citalia, Freddie's Flowers and British Airways x Visit Florida.Citalia - Discover the real Italy with Citalia, the UK's leading Italian holiday specialistsFreddie's Flowers - Get your first two boxes half price, at just £12.50 each with the code TRAVEL50 at freddiesflowers.comBritish Airways x Visit Florida - Book your trip with confidence at BA.com/FloridaIf you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice.To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Michael Palin and Heston Blumenthal, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Hugh Bonneville. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Liz Bonnin puts your questions to the BBC's environment correspondent Matt McGrath, science correspondent Victoria Gill, and energy policy expert Professor Jim Watson. With contributions from Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Mya-Rose Craig and Chris Packham, questions tackled include how much carbon does it take to melt a cubic metre of sea ice, why is a new coal mine in Cumbria even up for discussion and how will we make sure countries stick to the pledges they make at the talks? We also bust some jargon and give you a complete rundown on all the key issues ahead of the critical climate summit.

Today, we're embarking on a journey to the east of Africa, to a country of spectacular wild and natural landscapes, where the wildlife is abundant, the famous Big 5 roaming free. A country of great plains, mountains, lush forest, and white sand beaches. It has captivated and travellers adventurers the world over. It is of course, Kenya.On today's episode, we'll be hearing first from some of my previous podcast guests who have chosen parts of Kenya in their travel diaries, wildlife cameraman Gavin Thurston returns to the podcast to share his experiences having spent so much of his career travelling around and working in Kenya, and we'll hear from one of my guests coming up on Season 6, too. We'll be heading on a tour of the country, starting in its capital Nairobi and ending in Samburu National Park in the north. It's in Samburu that my final guest, Saba Douglas-Hamilton, has lived for the last 6 years. Saba is a conservationist and award-winning TV presenter. Born and raised in Kenya, you might recognise Saba as the presenter of the BBC's hugely successful Big Cat Diaries, The Secret Life of Elephants and This Wild Life. She'll be joining us later to reflect on our tour of Kenya, sharing her tales of living and working in the country and her own Kenyan travel diaries.Kenya is now on the travel green list for UK travellers, so I hope this episode inspires you to think about a bucket list experience like travelling to Kenya and experiencing all that it has to offer.Destination Recap: *No hotels or safari camps paid to be part of this destination special.Giles Coren:Giraffe Manor, Nairobi Diani Beach, MombasaJessica Nabongo:Lamu, Lamu IslandGavin Thurston:Tsavo East National Park Maasai Mara National ReserveGovernor's Camp, Masai Mara National ReserveLewa DownsWilderness Camp, Lewa DownsSamburu National ParkElephant Watch Camp, Samburu National ReserveGeoffrey Kent:Masai Mara National ReserveAberdare HighlandsMalindi BeachLucy Williams:Sasaab, Samburu National ReserveSaba Douglas-HamiltonNairobiElephant Watch Camp, SamburuMount KenyaLewaKalepo Camp, SamburulandMike's Camp, Kiwahu IslandIf you would like to read more about Kenya or get some more inspiration about where you should go and what you can do there head to www.magicalkenya.com or follow them on social media, or check out the websites of your favourite travel magazines, who normally offer compressive guides.Thank you so much for listening today. If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or to “follow” the podcast if you're using Apple Podcasts.To find out who's joining me on Season 6, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Heston Blumenthal, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Hugh Bonneville. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're going Completely Caribbean here on The Travel Diaries this week. On today's bonus destination special, we'll be heading on a sun-soaked tour of the Caribbean islands, in partnership with the British Airways American Express Credit Card.Unsurprisingly, it's one of the most popular destinations to be picked each week on the pod, and in today's episode lots of my lovely guests from the last five seasons will be recounting their favourite Caribbean travel memories - the islands they love - of course the islands are so diverse, each with their own distinct history, culture and landscape - as well as the best hotels, places to visit and hidden gems, taking us on a tour from the north to the south of the Caribbean.And later we'll be joined by Caribbean destination expert Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon aka Jet Set Sarah. Sarah is a Caribbean travel expert, award-winning travel journalist, and self-described “Carivangelist”, having visited and written about nearly all of the Caribbean islands. She'll take us through the destinations chosen by my guests, as well as sharing her own Caribbean travel diaries.Destination Recap:David Loftus: The BahamasJamie Laing and Jo Malone: Turks & CaicosFred Sirieix: JamaicaJacqui Gifford: AnguillaAinsley Harriott: DominicaRichard Branson and Ella Eyre: Necker Island, BVIsJet Set Sarah's Destination RecapTurks & Caicos: Parrot Cay, Providenciales, Andros, Long IslandBahamas: Harbour IslandDominicaAnguillaJamaica: Kingston, Trench House, Devon House, Negril, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Port Antonio, KFC Montego Bay!BequiaPetit St VincentGrand CaymanBelizeBonaireMustiqueThank you so much to the British Airways American Express Credit Card for supporting today's episode. Search BA Amex for more details and check out the world. Representative 24.5% APR Variable, Applicants must be 18 years old or older, Subject to approval - Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. All information including Representative APR is correct as at 14th September 2021.If you're enjoying the podcast, then it would be wonderful if you could leave a rating or a review on your podcast app - it really makes a big difference because it helps other people to discover the podcast. And to hear future episodes as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe.To find out who's joining me on future episodes, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first five seasons to catch up on, with guests from Michael Palin and Heston Blumenthal, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Hugh Bonneville. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is possibly the most famous living explorer but he believes that the greatest ever polar explorer is Sir Ernest Shackleton. Although Shackleton's expeditions largely ended in failure and disaster his inspirational leadership, bravery and temperament have all been a key source of inspiration for Sir Ranulph during his many adventures. In this episode, Sir Ranulph joins Dan to talk about the incredible journey Shackleton and his men made to save themselves after the loss of their ship the Endurance to the Antarctic ice. Sir Ranulph also uses his similar experiences in the 'polar hell' of the antarctic to give a unique insight into Shackleton's life and work. He also guides Dan through his own life and what it takes to plan and execute a successful mission in the most extreme environment on Earth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is possibly the most famous living explorer but he believes that the greatest ever polar explorer is Sir Ernest Shackleton. Although Shackleton's expeditions largely ended in failure and disaster his inspirational leadership, bravery and temperament have all been a key source of inspiration for Sir Ranulph during his many adventures. In this episode, Sir Ranulph joins Dan to talk about the incredible journey Shackleton and his men made to save themselves after the loss of their ship the Endurance to the Antarctic ice. Sir Ranulph also uses his similar experiences in the 'polar hell' of the antarctic to give a unique insight into Shackleton's life and work. He also guides Dan through his own life and what it takes to plan and execute a successful mission in the most extreme environment on Earth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, Afua Adom. This week - Scottish ambulances and Humza Yousaf, Rupert Murdoch's new TV channel, ‘British' programmes and a listener question about music icons. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Harlem Shuffle' - 2021 novel by American author, Colson Whitehead (the follow-up to Whitehead's 2019 novel, ‘The Nickel Boys', which earned him his second Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.) A work of crime fiction and a family saga that takes place in Harlem between 1959 and 1964 - www.waterstones.com/book/harlem-shuffle/colson-whitehead/9780708899441 Eamonn: ‘Shackleton' - book by Ranulph Fiennes (discover the story of Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition through the words of the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes - one of the only men to understand his experience first-hand) - www.waterstones.com/book/shackleton/ranulph-fiennes/2928377066765 Afua: ‘The Other Black Girl' - book by Zakiya Dalila Harris (described as one of the books of the year - think Get Out meets The Devil Wears Prada) - www.waterstones.com/book/the-other-black-girl/zakiya-dalila-harris/9781526630377 For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Very excited to finally share an interview with one of my absolute heroes. Ever since I met this guy he's been an inspiration to me and how I live my life, a one of a kind story and a very special mindset. Enjoy! Sir Ranulph Fiennes, is a British explorer and holder of several endurance records. He is also a writer and poet. Fiennes served in the British Army for eight years, including a period on counter-insurgency service while attached to the Army of the Sultanate of Oman. He later undertook numerous expeditions and was the first person to visit both the North and South Poles by surface means and the first to completely cross Antarctica on foot. In May 2009, at the age of 65, he climbed to the summit of Mount Everest. ]According to the Guinness Book of World Records in 1984, he was the world's greatest living explorer. Fiennes has written numerous books about his army service and his expeditions as well as a book on explorer Robert Falcon Scott.

“You know, I'm sure you've heard that old adage of, I guess it's credited to Winston Churchill, when he gets up to speak about accomplishment...three lines he says, ‘Never give up. Never give up. Never give up.' And I think that, without question, is the key,” says Will Roseman, Executive Director of the legendary Explorer's Club.   In this episode, we take a look back at two original Spartan Up! interviews published in 2015.  The episode begins with Will Roseman telling Joe De Sena the stories of the legendary members of the Explorer's Club, and ends with Dr. Delle's conversation with Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the world's greatest living explorer. In this episode you'll learn…   The importance of perseverance and assessing risk (Apollo 13) The outside of the box thinking and extraordinary knowledge that explorers have (Fighting a leopard, hunting a man eating tiger, using feces as a chisel) Overcoming fear (Even the world's greatest explorer is afraid of heights) How Sir Ranulph Fiennes, without doctors, survived a heart attack during a climb on Everest and later cut off his own fingers at his home To surmount obstacles, have a cup of tea and figure out how to go around them. If you want to watch the full episodes, Episode 045 with Will Roseman: https://youtu.be/JAplzvIXqWo Episode 029 with Sir Ranulph Fiennes: https://youtu.be/qtbIy9zHf9Q SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by the EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system. EXOGEN is a non-invasive treatment option that can help heal your broken bone in just 20 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home. If you or a loved one has broken a bone, talk to your doctor about EXOGEN. EXOGEN is indicated for the healing of nonunion fractures and for accelerating the healing of certain acute fractures, with no known contraindications. To learn more visit https://www.exogen.com/us/SPARTAN   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena, Dr. Delle Sr Producer: Marion Abrams   © 2021 Spartan

Sir Ranulph Fiennes describes Jordan Wylie as a determined, fearless adventurer and an inspiring man. A former soldier, best selling author, extreme adventurer and one of the stars of the award-winning TV shows Hunted and Celebrity Hunted, his expeditions - including a staggering number of world firsts - have raised more than £1m for charity. Having achieved two world records, 10 years of military service, one unfathomably difficult climb of Mount Kilimanjaro and years of tireless campaigning to remove the stigma around mental illness, this episode of Extrology uncovers the incredible mindset behind a man who truly lives by the mantra: Be the difference that makes a difference.Lee and Jordan discuss:The streetwise skills Jordan learned in his early yearsMilitary service as a levelling experienceDisparity between military mentality and private sector businessesJordan's entry point to maritime security and dealing with Somali pirates unarmedEmbarking on world record breaking expeditions as a charitable force of goodRaising awareness of the stigma around mental health and mental illnessExtrology is sponsored by Progresso Talent Partners who for more than 25 years have successfully delivered interim and permanent leadership talent to transform businesses and to hire the talent you need to enable your business to thrive: https://www.progressotalent.com/

The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you legendary British explorer and rum-wrangler, Sir Ranulph Fiennes! Find you more at aglasswith.com - now featuring our merchandise!

Lisa Forte interviews the famous British mountaineer Kenton Cool. Kenton climbed Mt Everest 14 times and guided Sir Ranulph Fiennes to the summit. Join Lisa and Kenton to talk about what it is like to climb Mt Everest, make life or death decisions and fight to stay alive in the Death Zone. Kenton is an elite athlete with infectious energy and enthusiasm. He will teach you how to keep your focus and motivation, keep a positive mindset and how to make sure you are “battle ready” for when lockdown eventually ends. “ ►►►SUBSCRIBE!►►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaj1V0ptRrMDucohq41LDmg?sub_confirmation=1 ►►http://kentoncool.com ►►https://twitter.com/KentonCool ►►https://www.instagram.com/kentoncool Kenton's book: One Man's Everest https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Mans-Everest-Autobiography-Kenton/dp/0099594773 D avid Sharp Story (Amazon Prime): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B015HQHLIA/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

On this week's episode we induct another member into our Adventure Badass Hall of Fame, with British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes getting the nod. Before we run down the list of his accomplishments, we get updates from Mike Horn and Borge Ouslands polar traverse and we find out why Nims Purja is in hot water back in Nepal. Later, we share our gear picks for the week, with Dave recommending a backpack from Gecko, whiel Kraig shares shoe lights for night hiking and safer running.

THE DISCOVERY ADVENTURES Winner: Most Original Podcast, The British Podcast Awards 2018. Your Mum sends you on an outdoor adventure with your Uncle and his four-legged friend, but Sir Ranulph Fiennes has other plans. Where will you go, and what will you discover? Featuring Hugh Skinner, Natalie Dormer, Kate Silverton and Sir Ranulph Fiennes.This show is produced by CECILIA.FM and created by Becky Power, Duncan Paterson, Neill Furmston, Susan Stone and Robert Hoile. Written by Tom Crowley. Directed and script edited by Robbie MacInnes. Episode produced by David Waters. Sound by Gareth Fry. Music by FRED and Roots Manuva.This podcast is an immersive audio experience, recorded to provide 3D stereo sound. Using multiple speakers you may hear noises which appear to come from different angles around you. Take extra care when driving and listening to the podcast and ensure you are never distracted from controlling the vehicle. By downloading and listening to this podcast you agree this is entirely at your own risk and liability. As far as permitted by law, JLR, Mindshare and Soundgoods Limited disclaim all liability related to any property damage, personal injury, or death that may occur during your use of the podcast, including claims based on breach of any law, rule, or regulation or your alleged negligence or other legal liability. The podcast is a work of fiction. Apart from the named cast and locations, people, businesses, characters, places and events mentioned are used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes. Any resemblance to actual events, names, places or people, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Always adventure responsibly, respect the environment and other people's property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE DISCOVERY ADVENTURES Winner: Most Original Podcast, The British Podcast Awards 2018. Introducing an all-star mystery drama for the whole family, recorded on location in binaural sound and featuring the UK's leading outdoor adventure experts.Featuring Hugh Skinner, Natalie Dormer, Alexander Armstrong, Kate Silverton, Alice Roberts, Sir Ben Ainslie, Chris Packham, Lucie Green, Neil Oliver, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Tristan Gooley, Debbie Arnold, Sophie Thompson, Sam Churchill, Simon Lipson and Kestral the dog.This show is produced by CECILIA.FM and created by Becky Power, Duncan Paterson, Neill Furmston, Susan Stone and Robert Hoile. Episodes written by Tom Crowley, James Bugg, Ed Amsden, Tom Coles and David K Barnes. Directed and script edited by Robbie MacInnes. Episodes produced by David Waters. Sound by Gareth Fry. Music by FRED and Roots ManuvaPlease be aware that this podcast is an immersive audio experience, recorded in such a way as to provide 3D stereo sound. When you listen to the podcast on multiple speakers you may hear noises which appear to come from different angles, including from behind you. You should take extra care when operating a vehicle at the same time as listening to the podcast since driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. You expressly agree that by downloading and listening to this podcast you do so entirely at your own risk and liability. To the extent permitted by applicable law, JLR, Mindshare and Soundgoods Limited disclaim all liability related to any property damage, personal injury, or death that may occur during your use of the podcast, including any claims based on the violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation or your alleged negligence or other tort liability.This podcast is a work of fiction. Names of people, businesses, characters, places and incidents appearing or mentioned in this work are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual events, names or real persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. In addition, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the programme does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.