Folklore encompasses legends, fairy tales, and myths; physical objects and practices to protect and ward away evil; spirits and supernatural entities associated with particular places, and so much more. You might not even know that you practice folklore — but did you ever leave a tooth out for the tooth fairy? Or wonder at carvings […] The post English Folklore With Icy Sedgwick appeared first on Books And Travel.

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English Folklore With Icy Sedgwick

How can you travel light even on an extended trip? How can traveling light be an attitude to life as well as a practical way to pack your gear? Katherine Leamy talks about these questions and more in this episode. Katherine Leamy is The 5 Kilo Traveller, a freelance travel writer, and blogger based in […] The post Traveling Light With Katherine Leamy, The 5 Kilo Traveller appeared first on Books And Travel.

Traveling Light With Katherine Leamy, The 5 Kilo Traveller

The challenges of travel can help us expand our comfort zone enough to drive change in our lives. In this episode, Karen Espley talks about how a trip to Antarctica helped her change direction. Karen Espley is an author, speaker, and businesswoman. Her latest book is The Impulsive Explorer: One Businesswoman’s Accidental Journey of Self-discovery […] The post Extending Your Comfort Zone. Antarctica With Karen Espley appeared first on Books And Travel.

Extending Your Comfort Zone. Antarctica With Karen Espley

“It is difficult to speak adequately or justly of London. It is not a pleasant place; it is not agreeable, or cheerful, or easy, or exempt from reproach. It is only magnificent.” Henry James London can never be contained or defined in one way. Everyone has a different perspective and experience that changes over time, and […] The post London. A Personal History With Jo Frances Penn appeared first on Books And Travel.

London. A Personal History With Jo Frances Penn

Some places are so dense with history that stories emerge from every stone. Canterbury in Kent, England, is rich with literary and religious history and you can walk in the footsteps of pilgrims who have visited the city for almost a thousand years. Anna Sayburn Lane is an award-winning short story writer, novelist, and journalist […] The post The History Of England Written In Stone. Literary Canterbury With Anna Sayburn Lane appeared first on Books And Travel.

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

Sometimes we find home in a place where we don’t even speak the language. Louise Ross talks about discovering Portugal, a gentle country with ocean-gazing people, and recommends places to visit, as well as an attitude to self-reinvention. Louise Ross is the author of Women Who Walk and The Winding Road to Portugal. She’s an […] The post An Ocean-Gazing People. A Gentle Country. Portugal With Louise Ross appeared first on Books And Travel.

An Ocean-Gazing People. A Gentle Country. Portugal With Louise Ross

How can travel help us as we search for a new direction in mid-life? Why does nature offer us insight into ourselves and experiences that go far beyond the physical? Toby Neal talks about her experience of the US National Parks. Toby Neal is an award-winning USA Today best-selling author of mysteries, thrillers, and romance, […] The post Open Road: A Midlife Journey Through The US National Parks With Toby Neal appeared first on Books And Travel.

Open Road: A Midlife Journey Through The US National Parks With Toby Neal

Good travel books are not just about a physical journey or a place. They are also about the emotional side of travel and the feelings we experience along the way.  In this interview with Mark Probert, we discuss his motorcycle journey through Britain following the path of writer John Hillaby 50 years after the original […] The post If Only I Had More Time. A Motorcycle Journey Through Britain with Mark Probert appeared first on Books And Travel.

If Only I Had More Time. A Motorcycle Journey Through Britain with Mark Probert

There are places where the ‘veil is thin,’ where we can connect with the Other in the landscape — if only we learn how to listen. In this interview, Jini Reddy talks about how to find magic in the natural world. Jini Reddy is an award-winning author and journalist. Her latest book is Wanderland: A […] The post Wanderland. A Search For Magic In The Landscape With Jini Reddy appeared first on Books And Travel.

Wanderland. A Search For Magic In The Landscape With Jini Reddy

What are the truths behind stereotypes of Australia — and what are the things that might surprise you? Pamela Cook talks about rural places, diversity of people and landscape, and the attractions of the city in this interview. Pamela Cook writes rural and contemporary Australian fiction featuring complex women and tangled family relationships and is […] The post Travel In A Vast And Diverse Country. Australia With Pamela Cook appeared first on Books And Travel.

Travel In A Vast And Diverse Country. Australia With Pamela Cook

“Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.” Soren Kierkegaard When life becomes unbearably painful, sometimes the only thing to do is go for […] The post Walking To Rome On The Via Francigena With Chandi Wyant appeared first on Books And Travel.

Walking To Rome On The Via Francigena With Chandi Wyant

“We’re all so far downstream from who we used to be.” Pam Mandel We all have ideas about places that are far away from us, but when you talk to real people who live there, it’s hard to hold on to your preconceived notions. Those encounters can remain with you in memory even as you […] The post Travel That Changes The Way You Think About The World With Pam Mandel appeared first on Books And Travel.

Travel That Changes The Way You Think About The World With Pam Mandel

Imagine sailing through the night across the Pacific Ocean with the sound of a gentle wind on the sails, the creak of rigging, and an array of stars above you. Nadine Slavinski talks about the joys and challenges of sailing across the Pacific with her husband and son. Nadine Slavinski is an archaeologist turned teacher […] The post A Speck On The Ocean. Sailing The Pacific With Nadine Slavinski appeared first on Books And Travel.

A Speck On The Ocean. Sailing The Pacific With Nadine Slavinski

Experiencing the dark of night can help connect us with nature and perhaps we need to tap into that animal side more often in order to respect the cycle of the seasons, renew our energy and our mental health, and help wildlife that need it to survive. In this interview, we also talk about the […] The post Exploring Darkness And Accepting Our Animal Nature With Tiffany Francis-Baker appeared first on Books And Travel.

Exploring Darkness And Accepting Our Animal Nature With Tiffany Francis-Baker

What does pilgrimage mean when you don’t adhere to a particular religious tradition? Can we find ever find ourselves when we travel, or will we be forever searching? Victoria Preston has roamed far and wide in her 30 years advising corporate and government clients around the world. She is an associate fellow at the King’s […] The post Journeys In Search Of Ourselves. Secular Pilgrimage With Victoria Preston appeared first on Books And Travel.

Journeys In Search Of Ourselves. Secular Pilgrimage With Victoria Preston

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