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Steven Spurrier is one of the wine trade’s most important figures. Over the years, he took the role of wine merchant, buyer, wine educator, and lecturer; he wrote books, wine courses, and over 300 columns for Decanter magazine. He set up the breakthrough "Judgement of Paris" in 1976—a tasting in which outsider wines from California were pitched blind against Bordeaux’ finest, and won—which still sends reverberations through the wine trade today.

This work is a collection of fictional observations by the narrator as he travels around the countryside of southern New South Wales and Victoria in the 1880s. He presents the life of the various rural dwellers, including bullock drivers, squatters and itinerant travelers, and also attempts to convey the accents of Irish, Scottish and Chinese personalities he encounters. This tale provides insight into the stories and hardships of rural dwellers in Australia in the latter half of the nineteenth century, as well as the narrator’s own philosophy of life.

Growing up in the Canadian Rockies, the mountains have always been home for Jenny Tough. Travelling the world, she's always discovered commonalities with mountains—and mountain people. Her major project is to run solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every continent where indigenous mountain people live isolated from the outside, urban world. Running solo and unsupported comes with obvious logistical as well as physical challenges, but running is also a common language.

Everything you want to know about France and more… in a free podcast. Janine Marsh, Editor of the Good Life France Magazine and website, award winning travel writer and author of several books about France, takes you to the heart of France, from French culture, history and heritage, gastronomy, wine, castles to monuments, fabulous destinations and much, much more – delivered with oodles of charm, a side of humour and a dash of unique French joie de vivre.

White noise sounds from all over the world for meditation, study, focus, or sleep.

Series 6: Dying to Know Join James Valentine for the sixth season of Life’s Booming: Dying to Know, our most unflinching yet. We’ll have the conversations that are hardest to have, ask the questions that are easy to ignore, and hear stories that will make you think differently about the one thing we’re all guaranteed to experience: Death. Featuring interviews with famous faces as well as experts in the space, we uncover what they know about what we can expect. There are hard truths, surprising discoveries, tears and even laughs. Nothing about death is off the table. If you have any ...

Pedaling hard for thirteen months, eco adventurer Kate Rawles cycled the length of the Andes on an eccentric bicycle she built herself. The Life Cycle charts her mission to find out why biodiversity is so important, what's happening to it, and what can be done to protect it. From the Pacific Ocean to rainforests and salt flats, Kate learns that armadillos can cross rivers by holding their breath, that Colombia has more species of birds than North America and Europe combined, and that in threatening species and ecosystems, we're tearing down our own life support system.

Conversations with people who share a deep love for exploring Aotearoa New Zealand on foot. From the well-trodden Great Walks to the rugged solitude of remote backcountry routes, our guests share their favourite hikes, huts, and hard-earned lessons from the track.Whether you’re an experienced tramper or just curious about what makes hiking in New Zealand so special. The Tramping Life offers inspiration, practical insights, and a deeper connection to the landscapes that shape us.#tramping #hiking #interviews #newzealand #nzhiking #hike #tramp #travel #walking #travel

Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re excited about. Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life and looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk are here to deliver smart strategies you can plug into your own life—from a money hack that increases your net worth, to a routine change that ...

Knight Life — Real Spots. Real Talk. Always a Vibe.Hosted by Amber & Shadon Knight, Knight Life takes you inside the best spots for food, drinks, and good vibes — from rooftop lounges to hole-in-the-wall gems. The Knights keep it real with unfiltered reviews, authentic reactions, and plenty of laughs as they decide if each place is a Knight or Nah.Every episode drops you right in the middle of the night — the atmosphere, the flavor, and the vibe that makes (or breaks) the experience. Whether you’re looking for your next night out or just love discovering new places, Knight Life serves ...

Extraordinary fruity business you didn't know that you NEED to know... Miss out no longer with Steve Askham's extraordinary tales of a life devoted to finding perfect fruits in the remotest corners of the world and organizing for them to arrive, as if by magic, on your supermarket shelves, fresh, vibrant, and perfect for you to just pick up as if their high-speed globe-trotting journey is the most ordinary thing on Earth!

This is Life in the Baggage Claim, a podcast uncovering the hidden wonders and embracing the unexpected twists and turns that make every adventure unforgettable. Each episode has your your cohosts Jim Hauck and Chuck Longerbeam. Together they are friends, travel advisors and a couple cool dudes. Be sure to like, share and subscribe to our podcast, so you can keep up with our travel tricks, advice and fun times.

Grab your cappuccino and settle in for a sweet taste of village life. After several trips to Italy over the last 25 years, Angela Correll and her husband, Jess, decided to take the leap and put down roots in a tiny Tuscan village, restoring a centuries-old horse stable into the home of their dreams. Angela invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating and quirky culture of her small hilltop village as she shares observations, stories, photographs, recipes, and ideas from her time in Tuscany.

My sand life, my pebble life. My life measured out in tides, coming in and going out. My life measured out in games of trying to spot the sea first. My life measured out in the delicious and indulgent sadness that comes from leaving a holiday cottage for the last time and for the first time in several days it isn’t raining, but at least the kids have had a great time and, let’s face it, so have you.

Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire has a constantly evolving social, gastro, cultural and leisure scene. New bars, cafes, restaurants, shops and events can make this a tricky little town to keep up with. In this podcast, your host Tim Bishop serves up some bite-size glimpses into his personal selection of what’s new, what’s upcoming or what’s just plain curious in his adopted hometown - laced with first-hand input from some of the characters behind the town’s unique personality.

Life Ready With Mau Muñoz is your go-to podcast for students who want more out of their school years! Discover the secrets to standing out in your college applications, mastering personal growth, and preparing for an incredible future. Whether it’s insider tips from university pros, inspiring stories from real students, or practical tools to fuel your self-growth, every episode is packed with what you need to become life-ready. If you’re ready to unlock your potential and thrive in high school and beyond, this podcast is for you!

Welcome to A Life Well-Lived, where we pull back the curtain on the extraordinary lives of Exclusive Resorts Members — an invitation-only Club of Fortune 500 executives, visionary entrepreneurs, Michelin-starred chefs, world-renowned artists, and elite athletes, all bound by a shared pursuit: to live richer, fuller, and more meaningful lives. Led by James Henderson, CEO of Exclusive Resorts, with select episodes guided by guest contributors, each interview is an invitation into the world of those who have truly mastered the art of living well. Because true luxury isn’t about where you go ...

Life Unscripted is a candid space where authentic stories and real-life moments take center stage. In each episode, we dive into the unpredictable twists of everyday life—sharing heartfelt experiences, lessons learned, and unscripted conversations. Join us for a journey that celebrates the beauty of living authentically, embracing spontaneity, and finding wisdom in life’s unplanned moments.https://789bet7a.green/

Howdy from Celina, Texas! Welcome to Life Connected, where we celebrate the heart and soul of our community by sharing the stories of the families, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who make Celina more than just longhorns and storefronts, so grab your favorite cup of Celina roasted coffee and join us in discovering what truly makes this vibrant city special.

Tu souhaites t'installer en Afrique ? 😉 "Life of Repat" est le podcast où tu vas découvrir des personnes qui ont franchi le pas du retour, avant toi. Freelances, salariés, entrepreneurs, parents... Ces repats d’horizons variés te raconteront leur quotidien, leurs sources de revenus, leur style de vie. Je suis Elodie Wanang, freelance et formatrice dans la tech, repat en Côte d’Ivoire. Toutes les deux semaines, je te propose un épisode interview d'un ou une invitée, qui a fait le choix de se repatrier en Afrique centrale ou de l'ouest et s'y épanouit professionnellement et ...