‘Six Minutes Somewhere Else’ travel podcast
Six Minutes Somewhere Else is the travel podcast that helps you temporarily forget the fears and frictions of the world and immerse yourself in the beauty, wonder and hope of nature in locations near and far.
For just six minutes you can be transported to somewhere calmer, quieter and more natural – a brief escape to help soothe the soul.
Episode summary: I spent a week admiring ‘my’ iceberg in Grates Cove in Newfoundland. I watched it from dawn to dusk and sometimes even at night. It turned, rolled and drifted. It was hypnotic and very relaxing. If you are wondering ‘what is the best time of year…
Episode summary: I travelled to the Åland Islands to spend a day sunbathing and exploring the forest on my very own islet. This is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy nature. The islands are also somewhat quirky: they are technically autonomous and part of Finland yet…
Episode summary: I found peace and calm in a natural oasis in the middle of Tokyo and it was totally unexpected. I went for a walk looking for a spot to sit on the waterfront of Tokyo Bay and watch the seabirds. Instead, I found the Hama-rikyu Gardens,…
Episode summary: I travelled to New Zealand’s South Island at Maori New Year to witness a dark-sky spectacle in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. These reserves are being established across the globe, which is good for astronomers but – more importantly – for animals and birds,…
Episode summary: I travelled to Costa Rica in Central America to climb a volcano called Arenal. If you want to know ‘is it worth going to Arenal volcano’, ‘what lives in the Costa Rica jungle’ or ‘how to see Costa Rica rainforest’ this podcast might be able to…
Episode summary: I spent a blissful summer day on a beach on the Gower peninsula in South Wales. Gower was the first place in the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and for good reason. It’s full of idyllic, sandy beaches such as Pobbles…
Episode summary: I travelled to the haunting Skeleton Coast of Namibia in southwestern Africa to experience one of the world’s most remote places. This is a lonely land of sand, shipwrecks, skulking jackals and a very clever ‘fog beetle’. If you’re asking yourself ‘why do they call it…
Episode summary: I travelled for several days to reach the remote Pacific island of Yap to meet the locals and learn the story behind their giant stone coins. This must be the most beautiful Pacific island I’ve ever seen. I felt like I had travelled back a hundred…
Episode summary: I travelled to Upper Bavaria in southern Germany to climb the Kramerspitz mountain. I failed due to thick mist near the summit but was still rewarded with an incredible wildlife moment on the lower slopes. If you’re wondering ‘is it hard to hike the Kramerspitz’, ‘what…
Episode summary: I drove 40 minutes south of Canberra to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to immerse myself in Australian nature. The reserve is alive with birds and has relaxing trails through natural forest. It’s perfect for nature mindfulness. If you’re keen to know ‘is Tidbinbilla worth visiting’, ‘what are…
Episode summary: I travelled to the Snæfellsnes peninsula in Iceland on a cyclonic day to meet petrified trolls. After braving truly atrocious weather and perilous ‘sneaker waves’ on Djúpalónssandur beach I made it to Dritvík beach to see the ghostly stone trolls. Then, just for a few seconds,…
Episode summary: I travelled to the southeastern corner of Oregon in the United States to visit the Alvord Desert. This dry, sunbaked salt pan is very different to the state’s magnificent Pacific coast forests but it is equally as dramatic and far less visited. If you love deserts…
Episode summary: I spent a searingly hot summer afternoon in Australia’s capital city, Canberra, watching resplendent Crimson Rosellas. These are possibly the most beautiful and flamboyant birds in Australia and the great thing is they are relatively easy to see. If you are wondering ‘what does a Crimson…
Episode summary: I travelled way up north to Finnish Lapland to try my hand at sledding with huskies. Heaps of fun but much harder than it looks. The winter wonderland landscapes were stunningly beautiful and the dogs taught me a valuable life lesson about relinquishing control. If you…
Episode summary: I spent a blissfully peaceful day in Kyoto just after New Year strolling along the Philosopher’s Path. I wrapped up warm, sat on benches and let nature relax me. I watched the slow movement of the canal water and listened to the song of a distant…
Episode summary: I took a Christmas walk in England and had the most uplifting experience of hearing a robin singing its heart out and bringing joy to the evening gloom. It was such a surprise to hear it singing at night and on its own that it felt…
Episode summary: I travelled to the Jebel Akhdar mountains in Oman to spend a peaceful, sun-drenched day marvelling at the magnificent geology of this ancient range and learning about its hardy goat herds. If you’re asking yourself ‘is Oman a mountainous country’ or ‘is Oman tourist friendly’ this…
Episode summary: I travelled to the wilds of northern Minnesota to see the first few feet of the Mississippi River as it is born from Lake Itasca and begins its long journey south to the Gulf of Mexico. Up here, near America’s border with Canada, the forests seem…
Episode summary: I travelled through India on a night train from Mumbai to Delhi in a second-class carriage to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Indian countryside after dark. It was a fabulous experience, meeting local people, eating vegetarian train food and being ‘in the night’…
Episode summary: I travelled with an Emirati friend to the far western region of the United Arab Emirates, on the border with Saudi Arabia, to witness the heat and majesty of the mighty Rub’ al Khali (Empty Quarter) desert. We spent most of a day climbing sand dunes…