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• Storm: chasing nature's wildest weather

  Expect big skies and bigger energy on today’s special episode as we dive into the thrilling world of storms with veteran storm chaser Hank Schyma. Over three decades on the job, Hank has witnessed some of planet Earth’s most incredible weather shows. Today, he shares what it’s like to chase tornadoes, why lightning can appear blue and how he discovered the “green ghost”.Hank’s brand new book STORM is out on 28 October. Follow Hank on Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram @pecoshankGet Storm: https://geni.us/StormBook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Festivals: the world's most fascinating celebrations

  This week travel writer Dan Stables takes us on a thought-provoking journey through festivity, exploring some of the most eye-catching celebrations around the world from Gloucester's quirky cheese rolling contest to ritual mortification on the Thai island of Phuket. We discuss Spain's unmatched ability to party, Sulawesi's unique approach to death and whether or not you can visit the underworld from a shed in Lancashire.Dan's brand new book Fiesta is out now! Get it online and in all good book stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The art of cartography: making maps

  This week DK Travel's very own cartographer James MacDonald shares the secrets of map-making. We discuss the reasons that every map holds an element of bias, how they can be used as powerful tools of propaganda and the role they play in an increasingly digital world. Tune in for cartographic follies, artistic liberties and the challenges of disputed borders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Thailand's lesser visited spots

  This week we're returning to Thailand with travel writer Lucie Grace. Together we explore the best islands for escaping the crowds, the beautiful landscapes of Khao Sok National Park and the country’s thriving wellness scene. Tune in for stays in floating bungalows, the magical celebrations of Loy Krathong and the ancient Tok Sen massage involving a hammer and wedge… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Chile

  This week we're chatting to award-winning writer Shafik Meghji about Chile. Stretching almost a third of the length of South America, this narrow country is bursting with diverse landscapes, vibrant cities and incredible wildlife. Join us as we trek through the wilds of Torres del Paine, eat out in the buzzing port city of Valparaiso and journey to the mist-shrouded Chiloé Archipelago.Shafik's brand new book Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America is out July 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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