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Can immersive field research unlock the living secrets of ancient mountain cultures?

In our second episode, hosts Dominika, Giuseppe, and Danijel sit down with Professor Augusto Cacopardo from the University of Florence, a long-standing researcher of Hindu Kush ethnology. Drawing from more than four decades of dedicated research and journeys to northern Pakistan, Professor Cacopardo offers rare, firsthand perspectives on one of the world's most unique indigenous communities.

Tune in for a conversation exploring the vibrant heritage of the Kalash people, the sacred winter solstice rituals of the Chaumos festival, and the endurance of oral custom (dast’ur) in the face of contemporary change.

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Is travel pure hedonistic escape, or a tool for deep understanding?

In our inaugural episode, hosts Dominika and Danijel are joined by Rui Barbosa Batista, a Portuguese journalist, author, and publisher. With over 110 countries under his belt, Rui brings a unique perspective that pairs the thrill of discovery with rigorous, open-minded inquiry.

Tune in for a conversation on the sensory rush of foreign places, the philosophy of offbeat travel, and how to maintain a critical mind while embracing the unexpected: from navigating remote corners of the globe to casually bumping into Muammar Gaddafi in a bazaar.

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