最佳Action Packed播客 (2024)

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The Secret Resort of Le Grand-Bornand 23:41

1M ago23:41

23:41

Le Grand-Bornand is not a name like Morzine or Chamonix that trips easily off the tongue when we mention skiing, but it's typically and traditionally French.由Felice & Peter Hardy

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North American Dream in the French Alps 19:36

3M ago19:36

19:36

It's the twentieth anniversary of Arc 1950. The resort began as the idea of Canadian resort developer, Intrawest, creator of Mont-Tremblant in Quebec and manager of some 20 other resorts in North America – from Whistler to Mammoth. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Wild Travels In Africa and Asia 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

This week we're talking to someone who specialises in creating holidays that are entirely different – taking you to places you probably thought were out of bounds to all tourists.由Felice & Peter Hardy

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From Fjord to Snowfield 21:42

5M ago21:42

21:42

We caught up with Rory Dixon who organises skiing-touring trips off a boat in Norway and Greenland, life-changing adventures to distant corners of the world. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Jess the Horse Nomad 17:09

5M ago17:09

17:09

Jess Isbrecht is a digital nomad who travels full time with her horses. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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The World's Most Travelled Man 31:51

6M ago31:51

31:51

Harry Mitsidis has travelled to every country in the world, at least twice. He's the founder of a website called NomadMania. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Walking to the South Pole 23:03

6M ago23:03

23:03

To discover a little of what former Royal Marine, Sam Cox, will experience living alone at -30°C, podcaster Peter Hardy spends time in an industrial freezer. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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An American in Paris 33:15

7M ago33:15

33:15

No, not the 1951 movie starring Gene Kelly and Lesley Caron... Jay Swanson moved from the USA and now lives in Paris where he calls himself: 'a YouTuber, writer, and puppy wrangler.' He publishes a guide to the city called Paris in my Pocket. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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The Van Life Revisited 25:43

8M ago25:43

25:43

We're on the road exploring a thriving sector of the travel industry that continues to explode in popularity across Europe. Music © Barney and Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Wild Skiing in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan 28:31

8M ago28:31

28:31

Untamed Borders sets out to satisfy the hunger of that rare breed of traveller who's already been to the far corners of the earth, got the T-shirt but still wants more. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Chefs, Cars and Skiing 27:15

9M ago27:15

27:15

This week, we're talking to travel guru, Amin Momen, whose London-based company Momentum Ski organises bespoke holidays. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Extreme Travel Dreams 31:19

10M ago31:19

31:19

Turn your wildest travel dreams into reality, with superyacht voyages to the end of the earth, intrepid journeys to deserts, jungles, polar regions and the oceans. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis 27:32

10M ago27:32

27:32

We're in Vienna for an unusual episode of Action Packed Travel – unusual because our principal guest is Felice herself. She's just published a book about her grandparents' dramatic escape from Vienna to London on the eve of World War II. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Cycling From Antarctic To Arctic 32:16

10M ago32:16

32:16

Chris and his girlfriend Phoebe are in the saddle, for what you might describe by any standards as a rather long bike ride. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Thermae Bath Spa – A Fusion Of Old And New 21:28

11M ago21:28

21:28

With the sunny weather outside, we felt it was time to republish this episode about Bath Thermae Spa. Bath in the southwest of England is famous for its Roman baths. In its Regency heyday, the supposedly curative waters attracted the cream of British society…and of course, Jane Austen. 2,000 years later, the waters were re-harnessed in the magnific…

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Travels With The Hungry Cyclist 28:25

11M ago28:25

28:25

Tom Kevill-Davies has managed to carve a highly successful career for himself out of his twin passions, cycling and eating. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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The Future Of European Skiing 26:33

12M ago26:33

26:33

Only a handful of ski resorts in the Alps will in future offer reliable snow cover throughout the season. These include Val d'Isere, Tignes and Val Thorens in France, Cervinia in Italy, and Zermatt in Switzerland – not forgetting the Austrian glaciers.由Felice & Peter Hardy

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The Ultimate Ski Chalets 28:03

1y ago28:03

28:03

Globally, there's just a handful of specialist operators who look after their guests on this giddy level. London-based Consensio is the leader of the pack.由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Music On A Train 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

Cheryl B Engelhardt is a singer-songwriter who composed and recorded her album, Passenger, on a train journey from New York City to Los Angeles. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Sea and Ski With Melody Sky 26:49

1y ago26:49

26:49

Action woman extraordinary – mountain and ocean photographer, skier and freediver, Melody lives her life on the edge. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Cervinia – On The Italian Side Of The Matterhorn 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

It was three years ago that we launched our podcast and today we're in a village that dates back to 1930. It is now evolving into what should become one of the most important future destinations for skiers in the whole of Europe. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Short Break at Longueville Manor 20:03

1y ago20:03

20:03

The island of Jersey's top five-star hotel is a very special place indeed. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Jersey's Occupation in the Second World War 28:53

1y ago28:53

28:53

We went on a lightning tour of some of the crumbling coastal defences linked by a network of underground passages and even an underground German hospital. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Morzine: A Bird's Eye View 28:18

1y ago28:18

28:18

A vast ski area, environmentally-friendly chalets, and birds of prey are just a few of the attractions of Morzine. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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There's a Lot More to Cheltenham than Racing 20:07

1+ y ago20:07

20:07

With its glorious terraced houses, tree-lined promenades and grand public buildings, Cheltenham in Gloucestershire is said to be the most complete Regency town in Britain. Of course, it's best known these days for horse racing. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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The Secret Gardens Of Somerset Revisited 26:46

1+ y ago26:46

26:46

We first visited in summer and are now looking forward to better weather to come when we can explore the gardens of The Newt once again – all 17 acres of them. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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The Man Who Skis Faster than a F1 Car 28:31

1+ y ago28:31

28:31

Jacob Perkins' idea of fun is to travel down a mountainside in a straight line, reaching impossible speeds of up to 150mph without any form of motor. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Secrets Of The Royal Family 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

For the past 40 years, Richard Kay has been the expert on the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and has travelled the world to report on the comings and goings of the Royal Family. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Lacock, In Photography and On Film 17:22

1+ y ago17:22

17:22

The village of Lacock was once a quaint medieval community with cobbled streets, cottages and coaching inns set around a tumbling stream. It all looks rather familiar because we've seen it in the cinema, movie theatre and TV screens – scenes from Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey and Harry Potter were all shot in Lacock. Music © Barney & Izzi Hard…

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More Brown Bears in The Pyrenees 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

28:34

High in the central Pyrenees, a one-hour drive from Toulouse Airport, we're in search of big and beautiful brown bears. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Peter & Felice

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Adventure Sailing For Beginners 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

32:57

Explore a world of polar bears and icebergs, or cross the Atlantic to forgotten corners of the Caribbean. You need the right spirit, but absolutely no previous seafaring experience is necessary.由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Is the Saalbach Ski Area the Best in Austria? 15:39

1+ y ago15:39

15:39

Cows that milk themselves, oysters up a mountain, and a sommelier who plays Mozart to his wines...find out more when we take an intimate look at one of Austria's largest, most diverse and exciting ski areas. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Winging it in the Mountains 31:18

1+ y ago31:18

31:18

We loved last year's episode featuring Geraldine Fasnacht so much that we've decided to air it again. Geraldine’s idea of a little light, adrenaline-fuelled recreation is to climb one of Europe's highest peaks and then dive off it in a wing suit at speeds of up to 180 kilometers per hour. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy…

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Glamping in Somerset 20:25

1+ y ago20:25

20:25

The future of Marston Park is at risk due to planning permission controversy. Listen here to see if you'd like to support it.由Felice & Peter Hardy

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The Great Adventures of John Blashford Snell 28:50

1+ y ago28:50

28:50

Legendary explorer, John Blashford-Snell is never happier than when he finds himself astride an elephant in India or paddling a dugout canoe in the South American rainforest, or shooting rapids in the crocodile-infested waters of the Nile. Music @ Barney and Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Verbier in Summer – for Hiking, Golf and Mountain Biking 24:56

1+ y ago24:56

24:56

Most people don't truly appreciate the glory of the Alps that's revealed when the snow melts, the cows leave their winter quarters and chew the cud in meadows and high pastures sprinkled with flowers. They also fight each other! Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Racing Powerboats 25:49

1+ y ago25:49

25:49

Another watery sport for this hot weather is powerboat racing, which is said to be the fastest growing marine motor sport. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Peter & Felice

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Where To Go Open Water Swimming 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

32:35

Here in the UK with its current heatwave, our thoughts turn to water. What bliss it would be to go swimming in crystal clear waters – all you really need is a pair of Speedos, goggles, a hat and the ability to swim a few kilometres in the warm waters of the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. Music @ Barney and Izzi Hardy…

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More Secrets Of The New Forest 29:35

1+ y ago29:35

29:35

In Hampshire and Dorset in the south of England, we explored the country's most visited national park. It's a wild and beautiful place where the locals, ponies, cattle and even pigs roam free under obscure common laws that date back to feudal times. We met up with Anthony Climpson, boss of the tourist enterprise, Go New Forest. Music © Barney & Izz…

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Blenheim Palace Revisited 29:49

1+ y ago29:49

29:49

Last year we visited Blenheim Palace and were struck by its splendour. It is set in thousands of acres of rolling parkland outside the village of Woodstock in Oxfordshire. It's bigger than Buckingham Palace, but it's also privately owned by the family that built it over 300 years ago. It's been the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough since 1704 and wa…

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The Dreaming Spires Of Oxford 24:35

2y ago24:35

24:35

When you visit, you need to be prepared for pelotons of bicycles, mostly not of the sporty type that you see in the Tour de France, but the ancient sit-up- and-beg variety with a basket for books on the front, and in the saddle an undergraduate in a hurry, or a don in a flowing black cloak. You'll meet them – and hopefully miss them – around every …

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Everything You Want To Know About The Roman City Of Bath 31:54

2y ago31:54

31:54

What did Jane Austen and the Roman emperor, Claudius, have in common? The answer is: a love of bathwater. Here's a repeat of one of our popular episodes. Music: ©Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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A Complete Guide to Stonehenge 31:26

2y ago31:26

31:26

We revisit one of our popular episodes, which is all about the world's number one neolithic site. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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What Lies Beneath Frome 22:23

2y ago22:23

22:23

Have you ever thought about what lies beneath your feet, under the pavement, under the road? This week, we're going underground to explore a network of mysterious tunnels hidden beneath the ancient Somerset town of Frome. It is 20 minutes south of Bath, and it has a long history dating back to Anglo Saxon times. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy…

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Travels With A Cello 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

Contemporary classical cellist, Eva Boecker, is one of 19 soloists from 9 countries who plays with Ensemble Modern. Every year the group performs about 100 concerts in Europe and worldwide.由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Bletchley Park: A Well-Kept Secret 22:16

2y ago22:16

22:16

This week we're at Bletchley Park, the country mansion 35 minutes by train northwest of London, where Alan Turing and his team of cryptanalysts cracked the complicated codes of the German Enigma machine. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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Oxford's Iconic Randolph Hotel 23:30

2y ago23:30

23:30

Inspector Morse is the most famous TV show that was filmed in Oxford, and Colin Dexter, who used to sit in the hotel's Morse Bar penning his latest novel, would often write the Randolph into his stories. Freddie Mercury did a concert here, Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde and J.R.R. Tolkien visited. Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy…

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Living The Van Life 25:43

2y ago25:43

25:43

This week, we're on the road exploring the one sector of the travel industry that has absolutely thrived throughout the pandemic and now continues to explode in popularity across Europe. Music © Barney and Izzi Hardy由Felice & Peter Hardy

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