Roamancing Reads

In this Roamancing Reads Podcast, Liz Campbell reads her article, ‘Discovering the Rich African History of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Not Gone with the Wind’. At first glance, South Carolina’s Lowcountry conjures images of white-washed walls, rocking chairs, and the opulence of Scarlett O’Hara’s storybook world of life as a Southern Belle on a plantation. It might surprise you then to discover t...

In this Roamancing Reads Podcast, Katerina Mukhina reads her article, ‘An Epic Adventure on the Cape Beale Lighthouse Trail – a Vancouver Island Hike from Bamfield, BC’. Katerina embarks on an epic Vancouver Island hike from Bamfield, BC along the Cape Beale Lighthouse Trail – a hike that turns into a true adventure story with sandy beaches, dense forests, wolf footprints, encounters with bears, a...

In this Roamancing Reads Podcast, Anne Webster reads her article, ‘Nanortalik, Exploring this South Greenland Port’. As Oceania Insignia neared Tasermiut Fjord, Southern Greenland, Anne and Vera disembarked at their first port on Greenland in the town and island of Nanortalik (meaning Place of the Polar Bears). Join them as they discover some of Greenland’s culture, exploring it southernmost town....

In this Roamancing Reads Podcast, Anne Webster reads her article, ‘Cruising to Greenland from Iceland with Oceania Insignia’ Anne and her sister Vera, enjoy the spectacular scenery of fjords, glaciers and icebergs, as they cruise to Greenland from Iceland across Denmark Strait and through Prince Christian Sound, indulging in all that the luxury cruise ship of Oceania Insignia has to offer. Read an...

Grenada: Where Spices and Nature are Key to Healthy Living In this Roamancing Reads Podcast, Diana Ballon reads her article, ‘Pure Grenada Wellness’. Embrace the moment with Diana Ballon, as she immerses herself in pure Grenada Wellness with gratitude for all the healthy living this island shares with her through its nature, spices, culture and people. Read and engage with the full article at http...

In this Roamancing Reads Podcast, Anne Webster reads her article, ‘Heimaey, Iceland - Puffins and Volcano and Vikings, Oh My!’ Come ashore with Anne and her sister Vera, as they explore the Icelandic Island of Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago, the Third Port on their Oceania Insignia ‘Atlantic Glaciers and Harbors’ cruise to discover puffins and volcano and vikings, oh my! Read and engage...

A Roamancing Reads Podcast: Pamela Pascal reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Journey to Alcatraz Island: A Walk Through History and Legacy’. With its towering prison structures, haunting history, and sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay Area, Alcatraz Island has long been a symbol of mystery, fear, and intrigue. Once home to America’s most notorious criminals, this storied island now stand...

A Roamancing Reads: Anne Webster reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Grundarfjordur and Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula’. Join Anne and her sister Vera, as they explore the magnificent natural wonders of Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula with Snaefellsnes Excursions at Grundarfjordur, the Second Port on their Oceania Insignia ‘Atlantic Glaciers and Harbors’ cruise. Read and engage with the ful...

A Roamancing Reads: Pamela Pascal reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom’. Pamela shares her experience taking part in the 2024 Juneteenth celebration in San Francisco, California, as a proud Black woman. Juneteenth celebrations commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States of America. Read and engage with the full article at http...

A Roamancing Reads: Anne Webster reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Reykjavik, Iceland - Embarking on the Arctic Cruise of a Lifetime’. Join Anne and her sister Vera for a walk in Reykjavik, Iceland, the first port of their spectacular, awe-inspiring, extraordinary cruise through the Arctic to Iceland and Greenland. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing.com/2023/10/reykj...

A Roamancing Reads: Pamela Pascal reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Oakland’s Indigenous Red Market: A Vibrant Celebration of Culture’. In visiting Oakland, California’s Indigenous Red Market, Pamela joins a community connecting over the celebration of Indigenous culture through the vibrant beauty of art and dance. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing.com/2024/07/oakla...

A Roamancing Reads: Jennifer Rose Garcia reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘A Week In Paris – Bougie On A Budget’. Traveling overseas is expensive – tickets, accommodation, food and travel throughout – how could one not be budget conscious?  Traveling and visiting sights as a student is tough, but very possible!  Here is Jennifer’s guide to being Bougie On A Budget in Paris, where you can sta...

A Roamancing Reads: Jacqueline Louie reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘The Paper Trail Project: a glimpse into the shadows of Canadian history at the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’. From the shadows of Canadian history, The Paper Trail Project at the Chinese Canadian Museum shares stories of Chinese Canadians from the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act. Read and engage with the full article a...

A Roamancing Reads: Erica Hargreave reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Triton and Brighton, Newfoundland & Labrador – I Came for an Iceberg and Discovered so Much More’. Little did Erica realise that in arriving in Triton and Brighton, Newfoundland for an Iceberg, that she’d found The Grand Seduction of Central Newfoundland. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing.com/...

A Roamancing Reads: Liz Campbell reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Uluru, Discovering the Sacred Rock Solid Centre of Australia’s Outback’. Join Liz Campbell on her extraordinary adventure of a lifetime responding to Uluru’s sacred call, as she discovers the rock solid heart centre of Australia in the midst of what was she at first thought was the barren Outback. This adventure opens her eye...

A Roamancing Reads: Erica Hargreave reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Discovering Indigenous Newfoundland & Labrador while Following in the Footsteps of the Beothuk People’. Discovering the alive and vibrant culture of Indigenous Newfoundland and Labrador, while following in the footsteps of the Beothuk People in Central Newfoundland. Read and engage with the full article at https://roam...

A Roamancing Reads: Liz Campbell reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Galicia, Spain : Walkers, Witches and Houses of Worship’. Galicia, Spain - where Celtic mysticism meets Christian faith, and those walking the caminos find themselves indulging in luxury, historic stays and Michelin star cuisine. Join Liz Campbell in exploring this unique and very appealing European province. Read and engage...

A Roamancing Reads: Lori Yearwood reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Sedona Day Trip and Hikes’. Sedona seduced Lori! Join her as she reminisces on her Sedona hikes, their stunning beauty and overall vibe of peace and happiness that was beyond your typical fresh outdoor hikes. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing.com/2018/12/sedona-day-trip-and-hikes/ Join our adventure...

A Roamancing Read: Liz Campbell reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Wall Street – the Murals of Islington Village’. Join Liz as she takes a walk through time enjoying the murals of Islington Village, which depict the history of this area of Toronto, once known as the Village of Mimico. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing.com/2023/08/wall-street-the-murals-of-islington-v...

A Roamancing Read: Lori Yearwood reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘The Lemon : A Lesson in Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in Our Travels’. Join Lori as she leads you through a mindful experience to learn the correlation between fear and our physical reactions, as they relate to lemons, in this lesson in overcoming fear and anxiety in our travels. Read and engage with the full article at https:/...

A Roamancing Read: Brie Mason reads her story, entitled ‘Beware of Canoeing Under Bridges’. What was supposed to be a fun and peaceful afternoon paddle with friends, turns into a terror of screams, as Brie and family discover what lurks under bridges. Beware of canoeing under bridges, my friends, or perhaps if you do, don’t look up! Read and engage with the full story at https://roamancing.com/201...

A Roamancing Read: Erica Hargreave reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Churchill, Manitoba Halloween – Polar Bears and Trick or Treaters’. When we are talking thrill factor for Halloween, there is nowhere else where the bumps and growls in the night make one jump more than in the town of Churchill, Manitoba. Halloween is anything but normally there. You see, joining the ghosts and ghouls that...

A Roamancing Read: Brie Mason reads her Roamancing poem, entitled ‘Ode To The Kumquat Tree’. It’s amazing how something so simple as a piece of fruit can inspire adventure and discovery within us, not to mention awakening our senses to memories. That is what the kumquat has done for Brie Mason, inspiring her poem ‘Ode to the Kumquat Tree’. Read and engage with the full poem at https://roamancing.c...

A Roamancing Read: Bjorn Yearwood reads his Roamancing article, entitled ‘Exploring a Vortex at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona’. Join Bjorn as he hikes up to the vortex at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona and learns about what a vortex is. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing.com/2022/05/exploring-a-vortex-at-cathedral-rock-in-sedona-arizona/ Join our adventures Roamanci...