Résultats pour "James" dans Écritures et commentaires de voyage

From the National Book Award-winning writer, humanitarian, environmentalist and author of the now-classic Arctic Dreams: a vivid, poetic, capacious work that recollects the travels around the world and the encounters--human, animal, and natural--that have shaped his extraordinary life...

Initially published in 1775, A Journey to the Western Isles recounts a three-month trip to upper Scotland that Samuel Johnson undertook with James Boswell a couple of years previously. During their adventure, they discover a novel culture, stunning landscapes and welcoming locals – all described in Johnson's captivating prose.

Brought to you by Penguin. AS SEEN ON TV Professor Alice Roberts travels 1,300 miles by train across Italy, France and Spain in search of a greater understanding of the Roman Empire for Channel 4's popular TV series Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts. Visiting sites often off the beaten...

Embark on a journey through the vast and uncharted waters of exploration, as suggested by the gripping title. This podcast delves into themes of adventure, discovery, and the profound encounters between cultures during a pivotal era of maritime exploration. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners are invited to experience the rich narratives that recount the trials and triumphs of explorers like James Cook, who navigated the Pacific and sought the elusive Northwest Passage. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the complexities ...

In 1773, Boswell enticed his famous English friend Samuel Johnson to accompany him on a tour through the highlands and western islands of Scotland. Johnson was then in his mid sixties. The two travellers set out from Edinburgh and skirted the eastern and northeastern coasts of Scotland, passing through St Andrews, Aberdeen and Inverness. They then passed into the highlands and spent several weeks on various islands in the Hebrides, including Skye, Coll, and Mull. After a visit to Boswell's estate at Auchinleck, the travellers returned to Edinburgh.

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES NPR THE GUARDIAN From pole to pole and across decades of lived experience, National Book Award-winning author Barry Lopez delivers his most far-ranging, yet personal, work to date. Horizon moves indelibly, immersively, through the...

Ian Fleming’s world travels and interests, as well as his journalism and wartime experiences, lent authority to everything he wrote. In 1959, the Sunday Times commissioned Fleming to write a series of dispatches from the world’s most beguiling locales. The result was Thrilling Cities, a masterpiece of well-observed travelogue that stands ably alongside the author’s Bond canon.

Travel the world with singer, songwriter, and award-winning author Nemo James and his wife, Federika. No checklists, no clichés — just real situations, real people, and the stories you don’t find in guidebooks. Uploaded every Saturday and Tuesday at 6 am GMT.

Experience the magic and wonder of Thailand through the eyes of an adventurer who learned valuable lessons on their journey. This captivating memoir takes you on a thrilling ride as the author explores the country's rich culture, tantalizing cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene beaches of Hua Hin, we delve deep into the heart of Thailand, discovering the beauty and complexities of this vibrant nation. Through my travels, I've gained a deeper understanding of the importance of family, community, and spirituality in Thai culture.

Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown are a husband-and-wife team and founders of the Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group. With MBAs and over 15 years in hospitality, they’ve grown from 11 tables to six award-winning concepts, including Supperland—named one of Bon Appétit’s Ten Best New Restaurants in America. Their podcast, Jeff & Jamie Feed, goes beyond food to explore the restaurant business from every angle, uncovering lessons in growth, creativity, and community that resonate with entrepreneurs everywhere. Blending real-world experience with candid conversation, Jeff and Jamie share ...

The author of Bad Land realizes a lifelong dream as he navigates the waters of the Mississippi River in a spartan sixteen-foot motorboat, producing yet another masterpiece of contemporary American travel writing.  

Listen to the Regent Street and St James’s festive audio experience to immerse yourselves in the festive spirit. Narrated by Dawn O'Porter, the audio experience will take you on a magical journey through the sights, sounds, and seasonal experiences of these iconic streets in central London. From the dazzling festive lights on Regent Street to the area's grand buildings, enchanting theatres and world-renowned stores and restaurants, there's lots to discover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detours is a traveland lifestyle podcast that explores the unexpected turns that shapes our lives.Hosted by Erik James, each episode dives into stories of adventure , career, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between.Through candid conversations and unfiltered perspectives, we discover that the best stories rarely happen according to plan. Because sometimes, the most meaningful destinations are the ones you never intended to reach.And yes, the best stories always happen- OFF the ITINERARY.

SHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL NON-FICTION BOOK AWARD 2023 Today, there are more borders in the world than ever before in human history. In this book James Crawford argues that our enduring obsession with borders has brought us to a crisis point: that we are entering the endgame of a...

This collection offers two dozen essays and sketches about one of the passions of Salter’s life, travel, a subject beloved by writers across the centuries. Over twenty years of skiing, hiking, climbing from Colorado to Japan to the Tyrol, from Austria and Switzerland to Germany and France, Salter is an engaging companion sharing his great enthusiasm and adventures.

Only months after his return from his mammoth Second Voyage, the Admiralty ordered Cook back to the Pacific, ostensibly to return Omai, a young man from Raiatea, to his homeland, but in fact to attempt the discovery of the Northwest Passage (a proposed route from the Pacific to the Atlantic north of Canada). Cook commanded HMS Resolution and was accompanied by Captain Clerke commanding HMS Discovery. After sailing to the Pacific via Tenerife, Cape Town and New Zealand, Omai was returned to his home, after which Cook became the first European to visit the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and then ...

Only months after his return from his mammoth Second Voyage, the Admiralty ordered Cook back to the Pacific, ostensibly to return Omai, a young man from Raiatea, to his homeland, but in fact to attempt the discovery of the Northwest Passage (a proposed route from the Pacific to the Atlantic north of Canada). Cook commanded HMS Resolution and was accompanied by Captain Clerke commanding HMS Discovery. After sailing to the Pacific via Tenerife, Cape Town and New Zealand, Omai was returned to his home, after which Cook became the first European to visit the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and then ...

Hello friends, Welcome to our channel! We are James and Yami. This is a brief introduction to our Show/Vlog & Podcast. We have a sincere passion to assist, share, and reach out to existing and new arriving foreigners into the Philippines with expat experiences, blessings, and challenges. We interview existing expat foreigners about their experiences with retirement, pensions, social security, dating, marriage, passports, retirement visa's, house/lot building, private & PhilHealth Insurance, Province v. City relationships/budgets, and more, as a goal to help and bless others. My Filipina wife ...

One of BookPage's Best Audiobooks of 2023 "Loftus is a charming narrator...goofy, engaging, and always game to do a silly voice." —The New York Times "There’s something terribly irresistible about her narration, which is often incredibly funny." —BookPage Part travelogue, part culinary...

Travel is the opposite of prejudice; it is curiosity, openness and connection. When our world is in flux, travel matters more than ever. It is the only way to go beyond the narratives that are fed to us, and understand the world through your own experience. Understanding does not automatically come from travel. You have to work for it. And, with barriers and restrictions coming and going at a dizzying rate, now is the time to learn how to eke the most out of whatever travel opportunities we are able to seize.