The Thinking Traveller
A series that draws on the passions, expertise and interests of Academy Travel's academic tour leaders, to bring a wealth of additional knowledge to your travels, one topic at a time. Our tour leaders talk on a range of topics and interests related to travel, covering history, culture, archaeology, architecture, the visual arts and the performing arts.
Podcasting since 2020 • 74 episodes
The Thinking Traveller
Latest Episodes
Slovenia - Empires, Landscapes & Legends
Slovenia sits at a crossroads of Europe – where the Alps meet the Pannonian Plain and where a short Adriatic coastline opens onto the wider Mediterranean world.From Lake Bled and its island church to ancient pagan traditions and Ljubljan...
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STAGES - Marg Horwell & The Art of Costume
Marg Horwell is one of Australia’s most acclaimed costume designers, whose work spans opera, theatre and large-scale international productions.Her work on The Picture of Dorian Gray – which toured the West End and Broadway – earned both ...
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Patagonia - Chile’s Last Frontier
Patagonia is one of the world’s great frontier landscapes – a region shaped by ice, wind and the long histories of those who have lived and travelled there.In this episode of The Thinking Traveller, we are joined by Dr Chris Carter who t...
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