Jul 15

On Politics: The US at 250

Would the Founding Fathers recognise the modern United States as the republic they declared in 1776? The nation formed from Britain’s North American colonies has become the most powerful and prosperous in the world, but the muted celebrations on 4 July reflected a divided country ... Show More

1h 8m

Jul 13

Poetry and the Turning World: Money

In the sixth episode of their series, Sarah and Sandeep look at poems that explore the complexities of money and its metaphorical power: Frederick Seidel’s ‘In Late December’ starts with an image of degradation in the symbolic heart of global capitalism but ends with an ambiguous ... Show More

1h 30m

Jul 8

Among the Private Spies

The Trump-Russia dossier, leaked to the press in 2017, contained multiple allegations of collusion between the US president and Putin, including reports of meetings between Kremlin officials and members of Trump’s campaign team, and the existence of kompromat in the form of the i ... Show More

38m 29s

Sep 2024

The Diary: Isolate

Covid 2.0 and what to do while you’re isolated. Plus a great story about a good friend that is going through some stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13m 29s

May 2020

Episode 22 | To Venice and Rome

A conversation with the acclaimed poet and New Yorker writer Cynthia Zarin that transports us to two of her favorite cities, Venice and Rome, in a celebration of Italy as the country begins to loosen the longest coronavirus-related lockdown in Europe. The episode features evocati ... Show More

26m 47s

Dec 2021

660 A Theroux Traveler; Why We Travel; Winter in Paris; Dingle Bells

Rick talks with author Paul Theroux about the advantages of traveling solo, and swaps some travel-writing tricks, then TV host Samantha Brown joins us to describe how the pandemic has affected her love of exploratory travel. We'll also hear what's special about Paris in winter ... Show More

52 m

Apr 2020

#16 Lockdown Life, Working From Home & Reading My Travel Journal

#journeyswithelliott ep.15. Today we are looking at the things we can do to keep ourselves entertained at home while we are stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic. I also give my professional advice on how to work at home. We also have a new segment where I read out the pag ... Show More

53m 26s

Jul 2021

In the Dingle Peninsula

'In the dog days of the pandemic,' writes John Connell, 'I decided the place to recharge my spirit was the mountains and oceans of Ireland's west coast.'John sets off in the footsteps of the famous Irish monk and journeyman, St Brendan, in an attempt to recover a sense of 'wonder ... Show More

9m 29s

Feb 2017

474 Essential Sicily; If Venice Dies; Casanova

A Sicilian tour guide lays out the essentials for exploring his distinctive sun-drenched island. Then a prominent Italian archaeologist discusses Venice's population decline, which continues even as crowds of tourists and cruise-ship passengers overwhelm Italy's most belove ... Show More

52 m

Mar 2024

Ganvie Lake Village

A producer sits down with Dylan and recounts his trip to a place referred to as “The Venice of Africa.”READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gavie-benin" target="_blank">https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/gavie-benin</a>< ... Show More

15m 45s

Apr 2025

A Day in Venice

Hello everyone, On todays episode we are going for a relaxing walk through beautiful Venice. Close your eyes and allow Sophie to take you on a trip there. Enjoy. If you enjoy listening to these stories, please do leave an Apple review so we can ... Show More

29m 49s

Jan 2025

In the Doldrums with Bernie Harberts (Holiday Classic)

Ultimate slow travel adventurer (and friend of the show) Bernie Harberts returns to tell us what happened when he spent months floating alone at sea. Bernie is also an author and filmmaker. You can read more about Bernie's travels at his website <a href="https://www.riv ... Show More

22m 51s

Colm Tóibín: Alone in Venice