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Far From Home

Scott Gurian
Christiania
Iran
Copenhagen
Puerto Rico
Gang Violence
American Elections
Donald Trump
Pusher Street
Total Solar Eclipse
Drug Culture
Slow Travel
Haiti
United States
Travel Without Flying
Cannabis
Counterculture
Lima
Chernobyl
Mongol Rally
Political Influence

An immersive travel and culture documentary podcast where Peabody award-winning public radio journalist Scott Gurian reports fascinating stories from faraway places and makes you feel like you’re really there! On past episodes, he’s road tripped 18,000 mi. (29,000 km) from the UK to Mongolia and back, visited Iran as an American tourist, wandered through abandoned buildings in Chernobyl, and parti... more

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While I'm taking a break from releasing new episodes, I wanted to share an episode of another great podcast I heard recently and that I thought all of you might enjoy. The show is called Making Peace Visible, and it features conversations with journa... more

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In the Nørrebro neighborhood of Copenhagen, there's a small building with a garden and wooden seats. It's the Menneskebiblioteket or Human Library, where the "readers" and "books" are actually people having deeply personal and intimate conversations ... more

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When he was growing up in Southern California, Addi Somekh wasn't quite sure what to do with his life. But he knew from a young age that he wanted to "spread warmth" and make other people happy. On this week’s episode, the unusual story of how Addi’s... more

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When he was 26 years old in 1948, Garry Davis did something that would make the rest of his life really complicated.

Over the next six decades, he’d be detained and imprisoned 34 times in 9 countries, dragged off the floor of the United Nations Gene... more

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Recent Guests

Terrell Jermaine Starr
Independent journalist based in Ukraine
Episode: On the Ground in Ukraine with Terrell Jermaine Starr (with Making Peace Visible)
Ronni Abergel
Founder of the Human Library
Human Library
Episode: Human Library
Andrea Truslö
Librarian at the Human Library
Human Library
Episode: Human Library
Addi Somekh
A balloon hat maker known for creating unique, personalized balloon hats that spread joy across the globe.
Episode: Balloon Hats (repeat)
Charlie Eckert
An amateur photographer and collaborator of Addi who documents their travels and experiences.
Episode: Balloon Hats (repeat)
Andy Vermouth
A filmmaker who documented Addi's adventures around the world.
Episode: Balloon Hats (repeat)
Garry Davis
An activist and the self-proclaimed Citizen of the World who renounced his American citizenship to advocate for world citizenship.
World Government of World Citizens
Episode: Citizen of the World
Hajuj Kuka
Team member at Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan, involved in humanitarian relief efforts
Emergency Response Rooms
Episode: Foreign Aid
Clarice Maduku
Team leader for the Platform for Youth and Community Development in Zimbabwe
Platform for Youth and Community Development
Episode: Foreign Aid

Host

Scott Gurian
Host and a Peabody award-winning public radio journalist known for immersive storytelling and insightful interviews about travel and cultural experiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • More than just a travel podcast

    It is so great to hear stories that are often missed by other reporters or media outlets. Every story is enlightening and I come away with a better understanding of places and people. Thanks for the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snežinkaaaaaa
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic

    THIS is the travel podcast I’ve been searching years for. Really enjoying the adventure in season 1.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamesbflo
    United States5 months ago
  • Came here from 99pi. So glad I did

    I started with the Christiana episode. Then I went back to season 1 and listened to the entire season, followed along on the map and looked at pics on your website. Nail biting!! I love this podcast, relish each episode. Thanks for taking us along on your epic adventures

    Shana

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shana541
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great story telling

    There’s only one thing better than seeing the world yourself, and that’s having a wonderful story teller talk you through their adventures. I’m 19 episodes in on series one, and absolutely loving the Mongol Rally epic tale! Thoroughly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrea from Aus
    Australiaa year ago
  • Interesting and engaging!

    Love this podcast. Excellent production. Interesting content. Engaging host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMGDMGDMG
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many reviews highlight the podcast's in-depth exploration of cultural and social issues, making it enlightening as well as entertaining.
Listeners appreciate the captivating storytelling and immersive experience that truly transports them to the locations being discussed.
Overall, audiences commend the production quality, indicating that it stands out amongst other travel-related podcasts and is often binge-worthy.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Foreign Aid
Q: How do you react to the administrative decision to cut funding to USAID programs?
It's a shocking change that threatens ongoing humanitarian efforts.
Foreign Aid
Q: What would you tell someone who might say they feel bad for you, but see Sudan as far away?
World stability matters; aiding others affects global peace.
Man Without a Country
Q: What are your thoughts on living in a new country while missing your homeland?
Ivan explained that while he misses the image of pre-war Russia, adjusting to life in Latvia has been bittersweet, noting the difficulties of connecting with his identity while building a new life.
Every Country Without Flying
Q: If you could go back in time and talk to the 2013 Thor Pedersen, who had just come up with his idea to embark on this journey, what words of advice would you give?
I would tell myself not to do it. My life has been at risk a number of times, and I don't think it should have been.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Far From Home

What is Far From Home about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content captures an immersive travel experience as an award-winning journalist shares diverse, on-the-ground stories from various cultures around the world. Episodes cover a wide array of topics, including significant social issues, local traditions, and unique adventures like road trips from the UK to Mongolia, explorations of historical sites such as Chernobyl, and cultural engagements including traditional healing ceremonies in Peru. The storytelling is rich and vivid, combining personal anecdotes with broader insights into the complexities of the human experience across different landscapes and communities. This unique blend of journalism and travel narrative not only entertains but also educates listeners about the nuanced realitie... more

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Recent guests on Far From Home include:

1. Terrell Jermaine Starr
2. Ronni Abergel
3. Andrea Truslö
4. Addi Somekh
5. Charlie Eckert
6. Andy Vermouth
7. Garry Davis
8. Hajuj Kuka

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