Passport Perspectives Abroad

Thoughtful Wanderers: Stories from Passport Perspectives Abroad

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A podcast about traveling with purpose and returning with perspective. Hosted by Rob, and often joined by his wife Anne-Marie, the show blends storytelling, history, and reflection to uncover what it means to move through the world more as a traveler than a tourist. Born out of our work with Passport Perspectives Abroad—a company that creates story-driven journeys through history and place—the episodes range from explorations of our global field seminars, to dispatches recorded on the road, to short reflections on the lessons of travel. Learn more at www.passportperspectivesabroad.com

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Rise of the Nazi Police System 27.02.2026 10:00

In this episode of The Thoughtful Wanderers , we examine how Nazi Germany transformed policing from a system of public safety into an instrument of ideological control. Beginning in the turbulent beer halls of interwar Munich, we trace how street-level intimidation evolved into legalized repression, and how the machinery of surveillance, coordination, and bureaucratic enforcement reshaped everyday...

In Search of Santa Claus: Myths, Markets, and Meaning in Alsace 03.10.2025 9:47

In this installment of our Global Field Seminar series, Rob traces the tangled history of Santa Claus through the myths, markets, and meaning of Alsace. From the sacred roots of St. Nicholas to the mischievous companions of European folklore, this episode explores how cultures shaped the Santa we know today—and why Strasbourg, the Capital of Christmas, is the setting for our Passport Perspectives...

Wine & War in the Loire: Hidden Cellars, Quiet Defiance 21.09.2025 9:10

In this installment of our Global Field Seminar series, Rob explores how the Nazi occupation reshaped wine and daily life in the Loire Valley. From false walls in shadowy caves to evenings in riverside guinguettes, this episode uncovers how wine became a symbol of survival, defiance, and connection—and why the Loire is the setting for our Wine & War in the Loire global field seminar. www.passp...