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Brought to you by Penguin. A few years it became possible, for this first time, for a foreigner to travel Siberia almost at will. This is the account of Thubron's 15, 000-mile journey through this astonishing country - one twelfth of the land surface of the whole earth. He journeyed by train...

For over two decades, Lara Maiklem has been scouring the banks of the tidal Thames looking for objects – lost or discarded – that tell forgotten stories. In this charming sequel to the bestselling Mudlarking, Lara widens her search beyond the river and reflects on life lived post-pandemic, reminding us that it’s possible to draw meaning in the most unlikely of places.

In Bucharest, Romania's capital, Kaplan discovered that few Westerners were reporting on the country - one of the darkest corners of Europe during the Cold War. In an intense and cinematic travelogue, Kaplan explores the history and culture of the only country in the West where the leading intellectuals have been right-wing rather than left-wing; a country that gave rise to the dictator Ion Antonescu, Hitler's chief foreign accomplice during WWII; a country where the Latin West mixes with the Greek East, producing a fascinating fusion of cultures.

Different Natures takes you on three journeys. Each gives an honest and passionate insight into the evolution of a compulsive traveler. Looking for direction with the wrong eyes spawned Graham’s lust for wandering. The miles cleared his vision, and the hunger for longer distance grows with an insatiable appetite for new experiences.

Yet familiar though the sea areas are by name, few people give much thought to where they are or what they contain. In Attention All Shipping, Charlie Connelly wittily explores the places behind the voice, those mysterious regions whose names seem often to bear no relation to conventional geography. Armchair travel will never be the same again.

On October 6, 1973, Ted Simon knew there was no going back. He loaded up his 500cc Triumph Tiger in the pouring rain and said good-bye to London. Over four years he rode 64,000 miles round the world. Breakdowns, revolutions, war, a spell in prison, and a Californian commune were all part of his experience, which was colored variously by utter despair and unimaginable joy. He was treated as a spy, a god, a welcome stranger and a curiosity

Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Levison Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Nile. He followed the river for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations - Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and Egypt - to the Mediterranean coast.

Wild for Scotland is an immersive travel podcast with stories from Scotland. Hosted by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner (WatchMeSee.com), it's a show for Scotland-lovers around the world. The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland, connect with the country through stories and dream up future trips. Episodes feature immersive travel stories, practical travel tips, and conversations with locals who are passionate about sharing Scotland with the world. New here? Start with any episode that catches your eye!

Simon Nye's TV series, The Durrells, is based loosely on Gerald Durrell's Corfu Trilogy and in particular his much-loved best seller, My Family and Other Animals. These books in turn are based somewhat loosely on actual events. The real-life Durrells went to Corfu at the urging of Lawrence Durrell, who was already living on the island with his wife, Nancy Myers. Their intent was to keep the family together as his mother, Louisa, was drinking heavily and recovering from a breakdown.

Nowadays, the world is full of people trying to tell us things. So much so that we have taught our brains not to pay much attention. After all, click the mouse, tap the screen, flick the channel and it’s on to the next thing. But Dave Gorman thinks it’s time to have a closer look, to find...

Host Jack Maddox examines Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition—six men on a primitive balsa raft crossing 4,300 miles of Pacific Ocean. Explore physical dangers, ancient engineering, and the controversial theory behind this legendary voyage that defied expert predictions. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join host Jack Maddox as he traces the Lewis and Clark expedition's brutal reality—navigating uncharted wilderness, surviving mountain crossings, and balancing diplomacy and disaster. Discover the raw survival skills required to map a continent when no trail home existed. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join host Juniper Snout on a global journey through dog culture, from Tokyo's pampered pooches to street dog sanctuaries. Discover how our relationships with canines reveal surprising truths about human values, economics, and companionship across societies. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

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Miles Mercer unpacks why Western Gen Z is ditching lattes for bullet trains, diving city-by-city into the viral Chinamaxxing craze. From Shenzhen's sci-fi glow-up to Shanghai's neon spell, discover how TikTok turned China's infrastructure into aspirational content and sparked a cultural reckoning. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Etiquette translator Maya Chen dissects Gen Z's Chinamaxxing phenomenon, unpacking viral Chinese habits—from hot water rituals to lazy Susan etiquette—with cultural fluency and zero patience for performative appropriation. Each episode transforms trending manners into practical strategies for living with more intention, grace, and cross-cultural intelligence in a borderless world. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Aviation storyteller Celeste Skye navigates the viral Chinamaxxing phenomenon, decoding what's authentic cultural exchange versus algorithm-driven fantasy. From TikTok's invisible influence to wellness trends and economic realities, she separates the Shanghai skyline porn from what life in China actually looks like on the ground. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Celeste Skye lands in China to test whether Chinamaxxing is just another TikTok trend or a genuine path to work-life balance, exploring real routines, cultural boundaries, and what happens when memes meet airplane tickets. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join Miles Mercer, your AI guide with reporter's instinct and showman's flair, as he transforms China travel from overwhelming to exhilarating. From cracking visa bureaucracy and mastering bullet trains to conquering the app ecosystem that runs the entire country, Miles delivers the no-nonsense insider knowledge first-timers desperately need to navigate the world's wildest ride. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Dive into the extraordinary life and ongoing career of Yuki Tsunoda, one of Formula One's most exciting and passionate drivers, on this dedicated Biography Flash podcast hosted by Tye Morgan. From strapping into a go-kart at just four years old in Sagamihara, Japan, to fighting his way through the karting ranks, dominating the F4 Japanese Championship, conquering European racing in Formula Three and Formula Two, and ultimately earning a coveted seat with Red Bull Racing, Tsunoda's journey is a masterclass in resilience, raw talent, and relentless determination. This show delivers a ...