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Jim Briscoe selects and reads articles from current issues of the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Check out new places and plan your dream trips!
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheating Death - May 2012 | "After several operations and predictions of his impending demise, the author defies his doctors advice to cut back on travel. He highlights a few of his destinations and reasons why he believes traveling may be the only thing keeping him alive." by Edward Readicker-Henderson | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:20:55 |
| Darwin's Unique Workshop - March/April 2012 | "In the Galapagos, a veritable petri dish of evolution, kids come face to face with creatures in the wild, feeding their sense of discovery." by Keith Bellows | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:07:56 |
| Rise and Shine Detroit - March/April 2012 | "The author returns to the city of his youth to witness a new energy emanating from Detroit. While the city still has its problems, a spirit of rebirth is in the air." by Andrew Nelson | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:17:38 |
| Falling for Cuba - March /April 2012 | "The author's love of Salsa dancing brings him to Cuba, the land of salsa. He and his wife Anne experience a nation that Americans alternately romanticize and vilify, but rarely get to appreciate up close." by James Vlahos | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:18:50 |
| Big Cat Diary - January/February, 2012 | "An African safari in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park opens a father's eyes to the true nature of lions and to his teenage daughter." by Mark Jenkins | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:13:24 |
| Japan's Past Perfect - Jan. - Feb., 2012 | "The author travels solo throughout the Japanese island of Shikoku, Japan's deep countryside, over one-lane roads and tracing pilgrims' trails, in search of the lost Japan." by Don George | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:19:49 |
| Opening the Floodgates- October, 2011 | "Opening the Floodgates: From coast to coast, dams are coming down. These dams delivered miniscule amounts of power, many were small and powered mills that have been shut down. Fish and water enthusiasts are celebrating." by John Rosenthal | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:08:18 |
| Courting Vienna - November, 2011 | "The author eschews the comfort and pampering of a tourist hotel and chooses to "settle" in Vienna to become integrated and independent - to live like a local." by Andrew McCarthy. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:17:33 |
| Hanoi Last Minute- September, 2011 | "Hanoi Last Minute. An adventurous American sets out sans guidebooks to visit Hanoi, a city that has left him with memories of the strange and troubled times we call the Vietnam War," by Steve Chapple | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:17:44 |
| The Towns Italy Forgot - September 2011 | "The Towns Italy Forgot. Ancient cave dwellings are being restored, while retaining as many local touches as possible and offering an alternative to hotels." by Miriam Murphy | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:19:35 |
| Yosemite to the Moon - July - August, 2011 | "Star Trek - Yosemite to the Moon. Traversing the 211 mile John Muir Trail in the High Sierra from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney - at night." by James Vlahos. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:19:30 |
| Viva Green Vegas - May/June, 2011 | "Viva Green Vegas. Vegas tries to right its reputation for waste and extravagance by 'going green' with City Center, the largest concentration of eco-rated buildings in America." by Costas Christ. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:07:57 |
| A Light on the Croatian Coast - May-June, 2011 | "The author journeys to a thousand year old Adriatic island hoping to find a lighthouse to call his own." by Paul Kvinta. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:16:54 |
| Beyond Mesa Verde - May, 2011 | "A Ute Indian guide takes the author and three companions on an intriguing exploration of the ancient, mysterious cliff dwellings of the Anasazi Indians." by David Roberts | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:21:23 |
| Landscapes of my Father - March, 2011 | "Landscapes of my Father. The author takes a sentimental journey to Vancouver Island to visit and retrace the steps of her artist father Max Maynard, including locations that inspired his artwork." by Joyce Maynard | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:19:20 |
| Dreams of Burma - Jan/Feb, 2011 | "Dreams of Burma. Burma (Myanmar) is among the world's most beguiling destinations. Catch a glimpse of the people, landscape, and places that make this country so fascinating." by Donovan Webster. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:13:13 |
| It's a Wonderful Life - Jan/Feb, 2011 | "It's a Wonderful Life! Join in a trip throughout Barbados and enjoy this most engaging island, with its civil, polite, yet fun-loving people." by Charles Kulander. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:18:38 |
| In Praise of Snow - Jan/Feb, 2011 | "In Praise of Snow. How winter is celebrated in various parts of the world," with contributions by Ken McAlpine, Whit Richardson, Heather Lende, and Mathew D. Firestone. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:12:14 |
| 99 Places Rated - Nov/Dec, 2010 | "99 Places Rated: Featuring 7 worldwide coastal vacation destinations rated by a panel of 340 experts." by Jay Walljasper. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:30:58 |
| L.A. Dreamin' - November/December, 2010 | "L.A. Dreamin'. A meander down memory lane reignites the excitement, euphoria and ambivalence that only Tinseltown can inspire." by Andrew McCarthy. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:15:01 |
| The Capital of Woo-Woo - October, 2010 | "The Capital of Woo-Woo. In Sedona Arizona, a slew of spiritual guides accepting Visa and Discover, can help you find yourself." By Boyd Madsen. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:07:46 |
| Istanbul: City of the Future - October, 2010 | "Istanbul: City of the Future. Beloved for its complex, layered past, Istanbul, where East meets West, may offer a vision of what's to come." By Pico Iyer. | Reader: Jim Briscoe | 00:20:24 |
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