The History Of England Written In Stone. Literary Canterbury With Anna Sayburn Lane

Living On The Edge: Greenland With Christoffer Petersen: Greenland is the world’s largest island. Three-quarters of it are covered in a permanent ice sheet and with only 56,000 people, it’s the least densely populated country in the world. It is considered a region of Denmark, by Books And Travel

45 min listen

Lake Malawi, Jerusalem, And Blue Water Sailing To Vanuatu. The Three Trips That Shaped My Life: Hello Travellers, I’m Jo Frances Penn and this is episode 1 of my new Books and Travel Podcast. So why this show after 10 years of The Creative Penn Podcast? It’s all about reinvention, which is part of what travel means to me. by Books And Travel

42 min listen

Memento Mori. How Travel Can Help Us Deal With Death And Grief With Dr Karen Wyatt: Sometimes we need to get away in order to heal, to take ourselves out of the routine and recognize how short life is, and how precious. In this episode, Dr Karen Wyatt explains how travel helped her face grief and embrace living well in the face of dea... by Books And Travel

30 min listen

Macabre Montreal with Mark Leslie: Montreal is more than just music festivals, street art and the St Laurence river. It also has a dark side. Mark Leslie is a Canadian horror writer with a passion for haunted places and, today, we’re talking about his book, Macabre Montreal. by Books And Travel

40 min listen

Wild And Beautiful Hawaii With Toby Neal: Hawaii is more than just a paradise of beaches and blue sea. In this interview, mystery and memoir author, Toby Neal, brings the wild and beautiful islands to life. Toby Neal is an award-winning ‘USA Today’ bestselling author of mysteries, thrillers, by Books And Travel

36 min listen

Granada And Cordoba In Andalusia, Spain With Historical Thriller Author, David Penny: Andalucia brings to mind balmy evenings with the scent of oranges in the air, the sounds of flamenco guitar, and the exotic architecture of the Moorish Alhambra. In this podcast interview, I talk to David Penny, by Books And Travel

39 min listen

Traveling On The Trans-Siberian Express Across Mongolia And Russia With SJI Holliday: What would you do if you only had a short time to live? Most people have some kind of travel on their bucket list, and when Susi Holliday had a near-miss in the London terror attacks, she decided to head off on a round-the-world trip. by Books And Travel

42 min listen

Berlin: Dark History And Modern Art with Rebecca Cantrell: Berlin is a modern city with vibrant street art, a growing tech scene and world-renowned museums and galleries — but it also has the dark history of the Nazi Third Reich and the Berlin Wall. In today’s episode, by Books And Travel

29 min listen

Myth And Reality. Beauty And Decay In Venice With J.F.Penn: Today I’m talking about The Myth and Reality Of Travel, and focusing on Venice in particular, as well as giving you some tips and book recommendations if you are going to visit. There is a problem inherent in travel, by Books And Travel

28 min listen

Oxford: Decadence, Discipline And Dreaming Spires With J.F.Penn: I sat there on my first morning in class, heart pounding, as I realized there was no way I could keep up with the work. I would fail here. I would have to leave Oxford almost as soon as I had arrived … That was day one at Oxford and I’ll finish that st... by Books And Travel

32 min listen

Scuba Diving: The Wonder Of Traveling Beneath The Waves With J.F.Penn: Travel is about curiosity, the desire to discover new places and experience the extraordinary. It is often about pushing boundaries, extending our comfort zone to the point of challenge and beyond in the hope of discovering something new about ourselve... by Books And Travel

51 min listen

Curiosity, Wonder, And Serendipity. Hidden Travel with Steve Brock: Sometimes it’s not the most iconic travel destinations that resonate most with us. Sometimes it’s the hidden places and the unexpected moments that echo in our memories many years later. In this episode, Steve Brock talks about how we can cultivate cur... by Books And Travel

41 min listen

Adventure, Walking, And My Midsummer Morning With Alastair Humphreys: How does a book inspire a journey a generation later? How does an adventurer who loves to travel alone reconcile himself to a life more ordinary? In today’s interview, I talk to Alastair Humphreys about his walk across Spain in homage to Laurie Lee. by Books And Travel

33 min listen

Intimate War. How Ireland Inspires The Writing Of Orna Ross: Orna Ross is an Irish novelist, a poet, non-fiction writer, and creative coach. Today, we’re talking about how Ireland features in her writing. You can listen above or on iTunes or your favorite podcast app, read the notes and links below. by Books And Travel

36 min listen

Pilgrimage. The Architecture Of Faith With Derry Brabbs: Great cathedrals are places of awe and wonder, no matter your religious belief. Whenever I visit a new place, I always go to the cathedral or church, or place of worship in the area. There is always something new and interesting to be found and you can... by Books And Travel

39 min listen

Sailing On The Tall Ship Elissa In Galveston, Texas, With Carrie McAllister: Most of us spend our days on dry land within the walls of offices and our homes, but many of us understand the call of the sea. In this interview, Carrie McAllister talks about her love of sailing on the tall ship Elissa out of Galveston, by Books And Travel

32 min listen

Reinvention, Escape, Curiosity, Perspective. Why I Travel: One of my earliest memories is looking out my window over the fields by night at the back of our house, wishing I could be out there. I cuddled my white fur seal teddy, fingers clutching the white window ledge. by Books And Travel

23 min listen

The Happiest Country In The World. Finland With Helena Halme: In today’s episode, we’re heading north for cross-country skiing under the aurora borealis, sailing amongst the Baltic islands, and silence amongst the Finnish forests. I worked in Helsinki one summer in my twenties. by Books And Travel

42 min listen

The City Of Life And Death. New Orleans With Laura And Dan Martone: New Orleans is one of those cities that has a special place in the imagination of a traveler, even if you haven’t been there. It’s famous for loving life — for Mardi Gras parades, a vibrant music scene, drinking and eating and gorgeous architecture in ... by Books And Travel

50 min listen

Walking The Camino De Santiago With Ashlee Cowles: “Solvitur ambulando: It is solved by walking.” St Augustine We live in a mostly sedentary world, with our days seated at a computer working, and our evenings in front of streaming entertainment. This life shows in our physical and mental health, by Books And Travel

44 min listen

Sanctuary, Retreat, Belonging. The Importance Of Home In Difficult Times: As I write this in the middle of March 2020, the world is gripped by the spread of coronavirus COVID19. Countries are shutting their borders, people are asked to stay indoors, shelter in place and self-quarantine inside. Restaurants, bars, gyms, by Books And Travel

13 min listen

A Time Of Birds: Cycling Across Europe To Istanbul With Helen Moat: Would you cycle across Europe on a ‘sit up and beg’ bike with little experience and no map reading skills? Helen Moat talks about how her adventure unfolded in an inspiring interview that will have you reaching for the guide books and considering where... by Books And Travel

34 min listen

A Pocket Of Wilderness: Adventure Travel With Anna McNuff: Adventure is a mindset. You can find it in a pocket of wilderness in your local area just by doing something different and seeking out the unusual — or you can find it by running Great Britain barefoot, cycling the Andes, by Books And Travel

35 min listen

Northumberland: Ancient Lindisfarne, Modern Newcastle With L.J.Ross: The north-east of England combines the ancient history of Viking raids and English castles, with the stark beauty of Lindisfarne island cut off by the tides, and the vibrant city of Newcastle linked by its seven bridges. In today’s episode, by Books And Travel

35 min listen

Venice, Art History And Italian Artisans With Laura Morelli: Traveling to a new place is about art, architecture, food, and culture, but it can also be about the people you meet and the memories — and even souvenirs — you bring back. In today’s interview, Laura Morelli talks about Venetian artisans, by Books And Travel

37 min listen

Outback Nights And City Days In The Lucky Country. Australia With J.F.Penn: Australia is truly a land of two halves. There is nature in all its diversity — from the vast outback to ancient rainforest, from the coral reef to the desert; and then there are the great international cities, by Books And Travel

43 min listen

Ancient City, Modern Life. Beijing With LH Draken: China is a rising world power, increasingly challenging the USA in terms of global influence and technological development, especially around artificial intelligence and biotechnology. It’s also an ancient culture with fascinating places to visit, by Books And Travel

44 min listen

Druids, Freemasons and Frankenstein. The Darker Side of Bath, England: Bath is known for its ancient Roman spa, medieval abbey, and sweeping Georgian terraces. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site in Somerset in the south-west of England and visitors often come on a circular cultural trip that takes in Stonehenge and Stratfo... by Books And Travel

33 min listen

Traveling Through The Eyes of Faith With Richard Zimler: There are books that remain with you over time, that spark the imagination and echo down the years of your life. I read The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon by Richard Zimler in the late 1990s around the time I read The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco while I ... by Books And Travel

45 min listen

Sacred Australia And The Northern Territory With Amanda Markham: In today’s episode, we’re heading for the Northern Territory of Australia as Dr. Amanda Markham talks about some of the Aboriginal Dreaming stories of the area and how the vast landscape impacts living and working there, by Books And Travel

40 min listen

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