Welcome in! Many of you are new here this week after seeing my reply on this post on Threads. 👋I’m Arielle Nissenblatt, I’ve been writing this newsletter since 2017. We share 5 podcast episodes each week on a theme, and each issue is curated by a different person. I hope you find something you love!
This issue of EarBuds is curated by Abigail Vacca. Let’s have an earful!
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Podcasts About UNESCO World Heritage Sites
These podcast episodes, along with their descriptions, were curated and written by our curator, Abigail Vacca. Learn more about her work here.
1) Global Treasures
In this episode of Global Treasures, we cover the Palace and Park of Versailles, located in France. This was the main residence for the French monarchy and served as the model for Royal residences throughout Europe for over a century. Learn about the history, travel tips for visitors and more.
2) CNN10
In 10 minutes, learn about some of the newest additions to UNESCO's world heritage site list for 2025.
Then an investigation into an ancient discovery raising eyebrows in northern Britain. Plus, we'll take a field trip to one of the most scenic cities in the country to explore all things outdoors.
3) Amateur Traveler
Learn about the various UNESCO sites worth putting on your bucket list. This episode features Gary Arndt of Everything-Everywhere.com — he traveled to all 17 sites in Canada. Some sites like Old Québec are easy to reach and others like Wood Buffalo and Nahanni National Parks (the last two that Gary visited) are quite remote.
4) Talk Travel Asia
These World Heritage Sites are some of the most impressive destinations on Earth. On this show, hear about some that you may wish to consider adding to your next Asian adventure.
5) The Wondrous World
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the Great Wall of China, a testament to human ingenuity and ancient civilizations. Unravel the origins, engineering marvels, and cultural significance of this iconic wonder.
My podcast, Global Treasures, covers a different world heritage site each episode. I always love when I come across other podcasters who are covering these sites as well. It's a designation people often misunderstand or just didn't know existed in the first place!
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