A lonely stranger on Christmas invites a young, lost traveller into his home, sheltering him from the icy Edinburgh streets, and sparking an unlikely lifelong friendship.
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EuropeThe Travel Writing Podcast
[Podcast] James Briggs Followed David Bowie from Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads – And Lived to Publish the Tale
“See the mice in their million hordes,” Bowie sings, “From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads.” For most, these lines, from Bowie’s culture-bending 1971 track “Life on Mars?” are intriguing, amusing, …
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EuropeOn the Edges of Europe
Cancelled — Coming to Terms With the Chaos of the British Train System
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownOur “On the Edges of Europe” columnist returns home to Britain, where he’s faced with the infuriating experience of catching a train, inspiring him to dig into the reasons behind …
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In the latest entry in our The Recovering Backpacker column, Intrepid Times founder Nathan James Thomas reflects on what’s been lost and gained as budget airlines offer ultra-cheap flights across Europe. When …
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Travel writers have been known for going on grand adventures to exotic places to find their next story or book. But that’s not the only way to find a story. …
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A couple hiking near Ambergate in an English National Park stop to ask for directions and come upon a grandfather and his elfish grandson. “Trespassers, trespassers,” the trees whispered, so …
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As the current Global Travel Writer of the Year, Jessica Vincent knows a good story when she sees it. Armed with years of travel and writing experience (and numerous travel …
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A traveler explores a remote Scottish island known for its beauty and sense of isolation. The mist-covered silence of the Atlantic was interrupted by a shout from the stern of …
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Laura Olcelli explores the emotional granularity of London’s Canary Wharf. All right, I’ll admit it: I’m one of those who emerged from the 2021 lockdown with an urge for a …
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