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岡山市の吉備津神社は、備中一宮。祭神の吉備津彦命は、大和朝廷の黎明期、全国平定の為に派遣された「四道将軍」の一人だが、当地では「温羅（うら）」という鬼を退治したと伝わり、昔話「桃太郎」のモデルとされる。境内には、拝殿や本殿とは別に「御釜殿」という建物があり、その鳴り具合により吉凶を占っている。斬られても唸り続ける温羅の首を鎮める為、温羅の妻・阿曽媛（あぞひめ）に、その上で神饌を炊かせたのが起源とされ、阿曽媛の出身地・阿曽郷から選ばれた「阿曽女（あぞめ）」が、今に至るまで仕えている。阿曽郷は、古くから製鉄を生業とした地であり、温羅の居城とされる鬼ノ城（きのじょう）の麓でもあるのだが、その鬼ノ城は、「朝鮮式山城」と呼ばれる、古代に築かれた城跡だ。その他数多くの伝承地があるが、それは同時に古代遺跡であることも多い。そもそも、一帯には数多くの古墳が存在し「吉備路」と呼ばれる観光地となっている。温羅伝説とは、古代、製鉄で栄えた「吉備王国」が朝廷に討伐されたことを伝えるものらしい。その伝承の中心地・吉備津神社は、盛池雄峰、高橋御山人両名の「人生の分岐点」でもあった。「まつろわぬ」鬼と鉄と巫女とが「運命」を教え導く神社の思い出を語り合う。

For a period of seven years, Wilfred Thesiger canoed through the marshes at the confluence of Iraq's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, living among the native Madan tribes and their islands made of reeds. Now extinct, their ancient way of life is speculated to have existed for 5,000 years, going back to the days of ancient Sumer, and possessed a unique culture found nowhere else in the Middle East. Thesiger documents the tribes' conflicts, traditions, cuisine, relationships, justice systems, and art, and reveals how they built their unique water-borne society 

A collection of letters Mark Twain wrote for a newspaper publication - from a long, turbulent journey to the island to his encounters with the islanders and the myriad Englishmen who have taken up residence on the island.

Goethe was probably the greatest universal genius who ever lived. Although known primarily as a poet, playright, and novelist, he was also known for his work in anatomy, botany, color, art criticism, and jurisprudence. Many people are deterred from attempting to read anything by Goethe because of his extremely penetrating intelligence and dense prose. But his travel diary, Italian Journey, is by far easier to digest than anything else by him.

The Animal Dialogues tells of Craig Childs' own chilling experiences among the grizzlies of the Arctic, sharks off the coast of British Columbia and in the turquoise waters of Central America, jaguars in the bush of northern Mexico, mountain lions, elk, Bighorn Sheep, and others. More than chilling, however, these stories are lyrical, enchanting, and reach beyond what one commonly assumes an "animal story" is or should be. The Animal Dialogues is a book about another world that exists alongside our own.

Hong Kong is the world’s most exciting city, at once fascinating and exasperating, a tangle of contradictions. It is a dazzling amalgam of conspicuous consumption and primitive poverty, the most architecturally incongruous yet undeniably beautiful urban panorama of all. Through firsthand reportage, world-renowned travel writer Jan Morris takes us through the crowded streets of this enigmatic city, offering the most insightful and comprehensive study of Hong Kong thus far. She reviews Hong Kong’s early days as a British opium port controlled by pirates, cutthroats, and scoundrel tycoons, and looks ahead to the city’s future.

奈良新聞ポッドキャスト710（ナナイチゼロ）は、奈良に関わる様々な話題を自由に語り合うトーク番組です。 「正しいこと」を伝えなければならない新聞紙面とは対照的に「正解のないこと」を出演者各自の切り口・立ち位置でユーモアも交えながら雑談形式で話しています。

It’s a tale as old as time. Two lifelong Disney and theme park fanatics found each other and created a travel agency. Now, we’ve decided to share our knowledge in a podcast. Grab a drink and hang with us as we talk queue times, rope drops, and the best place to grab a Mickey pretzel.

The perfect travel companion for Japan. The Kyoto Fun podcast is filled with tips, insights and fun stories from a professional tour guide based in Kyoto, Japan. Learn all about what makes Japan such a fascinating place. We talk about how to order in restaurants, how to find great sushi, table manners, public baths, geisha culture, samurai, current events and much much more. We also interview local experts of food culture, zen Buddhism, tea ceremony and more. Enjoy learning all about Japan before you come!

When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no—but when we do, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to engage with the forest by decoding nature’s signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you.

Roots of Humanity is a podcast that celebrates the beauty and diversity that our world has to offer. In each episode, our host Drew Binsky, who has visited all 197 countries in the world, has a conversation with a local from a different country, and together they will share stories about what makes their country special and unique.

Are you planning a vacation to Switzerland? On the Holidays to Switzerland travel podcast you'll get practical tips and advice from Swiss travel experts to help you plan your dream trip to Switzerland. Your host, Carolyn Schönafinger, the founder of HolidaysToSwitzerland.com and a Swiss travel expert, shares the best places to visit in Switzerland based on her experiences, along with all the Swiss travel tips she has gathered over 30 years and on dozens of visits, for planning a trip to Switzerland. Discover the best things to do in Switzerland, and learn essential information about ...

The Live Ultralight Podcast is all about inspiring you to get outdoors and teaching you how to lighten your pack so you can go on more adventures. We largely focus on backpacking and things that are interesting to backpackers, but occasionally we delve into other adventure and travel topics as well. In addition, we aim to feature interesting and inspiring guests all around the backpacking, travel, and adventure space.

In 1892, Gertrude Bell visited Persia (now Iran) shortly after the appointment of her uncle, Sir Frank Lascelles, as British minister in Tehran. Three years later came Persian Pictures, Gertrude Bell’s first written work, which presents a series of vivid sketches of Persian culture and society at the time. Bell explores various cities and landscapes, and encounters local characters along the way, providing a unique perspective on Persian life and customs.

Welcome to Travel Guide, the podcast that takes you on a journey around the globe from the comfort of your headphones. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your next getaway, Travel Guide offers expert tips, hidden gems, and captivating stories to inspire your wanderlust.

Francis Parkman was a noted 19th Century American historian who wrote widely about the American West.

This Autistic Girl Went to Japan is the inspiring story of a young woman who moved halfway around the world in pursuit of happiness. With humor and remarkable candor, Bianca describes the challenges of applying for a visa during a time of terrifying uncertainty, slogging through endless red tape, and the loneliness that comes with being a stranger in a strange land. Oh, and how she wound up evicting a bat from her new apartment, attending a Pokémon GO event with a bunch of middle-aged women, and discovering the best thrift store in all of Tokyo.

Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career.

An immersive journey through the culture and cuisine of one Japanese town, its forest, and its watershed - where ducks are hunted by net, saké is brewed from the purest mountain water, and charcoal is fired in stone kilns - by an American writer and food stylist who spent years working alongside artisans.

In the heart of China's Sichuan province, amid the terraced hills of the Yangtze River valley, lies the remote town of Fuling. Like many other small cities in this ever-evolving country, Fuling is heading down a new path of change and growth, which came into remarkably sharp focus when Peter Hessler arrived as a Peace Corps volunteer, marking the first time in more than half a century that the city had an American resident.