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Six Minutes Somewhere Else

Six Minutes Somewhere Else is the hopeful travel and nature 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. I"m Matt Brace: travel writer, book author, photographer and foreign correspondent. Travel with me to lush forests and desert dunes, windswept mountains and the shores of peaceful lakes to experience the restorative power of the natural world. Hosted on Acast. See

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6:29

Adopting an iceberg in Canada

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/04/06

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 to see icebergs in Newfoundland', 'are there any icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland' or 'what to see on the Avalon peninsula' then this podcast episode could help you.Listen to a podcast about how meditative it can be to watch a pirouetting iceberg in

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6:38

Rowing to a secret Baltic island

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/03/30

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 most people speak Swedish, and they have a weird flag rule. If you are asking yourself 'where are the Åland Islands', 'are the Åland Islands beautiful' or 'are the Åland Islands worth visiting' this podcast could help you out.Listen to a podcast

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7:17

Tokyo tranquillity in an urban park

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/03/23

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, which date back to the 1600s. The gardens are full of graceful cedars and include groves of plum and cherry trees, a bank of peonies and a wisteria trellis. There are also small teahouses which appear to float magically on the lake.If you are wondering 'are the

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6:35

Maori stargazing in New Zealand

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/03/16

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 dark sky reserves are being established across the globe which is good for astronomers but – more importantly – for animals and birds, as more and more human-created light is disrupting and threatening their migrations and survival. I was learning about Maori astronomy so instead of looking for Orion, Pegasus and otherclassical constellations, I

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6:43

Climbing a live volcano in Latin America

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/03/09

The pure adrenaline rush of climbing Arenal, one of Costa Rica's live volcanos.WARNING: Climbing live volcanos is seriously dangerous, utterly unpredictable and potentially life-threatening. Climb at your own risk. Source and understand as much safety, risk and travel insurance information as you can while planning your trip. Preferably go with a local guide.Photo: © 2026 Costa Rica Tourism Board. More information: Visit Costa Rica.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact

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6:49

Basking in the goodness of a Welsh beach

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/03/02

A walk through the lush summer woods down to one of the most beautiful beaches in Wales. A special for St David's Day.Photo courtesy of Visit Wales: © Crown Copyright. More info: Visit Wales website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:08

Alone on the ghostly Skeleton Coast

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/02/23

Nature survives even on one of the loneliest and most remote beaches on Earth: the Skeleton Coast in Namibia.Photo courtesy of Sonse, (Creative Commons) CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons. More information: Visit Namibia website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:49

Very slow travel in the Pacific

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/02/16

Enjoying the laziest day basking in the natural beauty of Yap Island in the Western Pacific. Nothing to do. Nowhere to be. Photo courtesy of Manta Ray Bay Resort © copyright David Fleetham. More info: Manta Ray Bay Resort.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:15

A wonderful wildlife surprise in Bavaria

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/02/09

After a long hike up the Kramerspitz mountain I am rewarded with a thrilling close encounter with a Bavarian deer.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.More info: Experience Bavaria tourism website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:15

Wildlife therapy in an Australian reserve

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/02/02

An afternoon of nature mindfulness among the wildlife of Australia's wonderful Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is very good for the soul.Photo © copyright Matthew BraceMore information: https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/ Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:27

Meeting Iceland's petrified trolls

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/01/26

On the wild and windswept volcanic beaches of Iceland are ghostly rock formations long believed to be petrified trolls. Meeting them in a North Atlantic gale is thrilling... and a little spooky.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.More details at the Visit Iceland website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:05

Getting dusty in an Oregon desert

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/01/19

There's another side to Oregon's magnificent Pacific coast forests – the Alvord Desert: a peaceful, sun-baked salt pan that inhabits the state's more remote southeastern quarter.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more details see the Visit Oregon website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:11

Crimson delight in Australia

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/01/12

The crimson rosella is possibly the most resplendent bird in Australia. It provides a riot of colour on a searingly hot January afternoon in Canberra.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more information on Australia’s capital city see the Visit Canberra website. Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:57

Husky-sledding in Finnish Lapland

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2026/01/05

Out of control on a husky-drawn sled in the wilds of a Finnish winter wonderland.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more information see the Visit Finland website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:59

A meditative New Year walk in Kyoto

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2025/12/29

Taking a slow, relaxing, winter walk along the Philosopher’s Path in Japan’s former capital, Kyoto.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more information see the Kyoto Tourism website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:37

A natural Christmas miracle in England

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2025/12/22

A private Christmas concert courtesy of one of nature’s most amazing singing performers, a lone but very tuneful robin. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more information on visiting the UK in winter, see the Visit Britain website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:34

Among Oman's breathtaking mountains

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2025/12/15

A peaceful, sun-drenched day watching carefree goats traversing Oman's spectacular desert mountains.Photo © copyright Matthew BraceFind more information on this amazing country at the Visit Oman website.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:43

Watching the birth of the Mississippi River

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2025/12/08

A beatific dawn moment on the shore of Minnesota's Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi.Photo credit: Leslie Hough for Explore Minnesota.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:48

On the night train through magical India

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2025/12/01

Enjoying a fragrant Indian night on the slow train to Delhi. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.Travel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:12

Off-road in the Rub' al Khali desert

Six Minutes Somewhere Else ·

2025/11/24

Experiencing the magnificent Rub' Al Khali (or Empty Quarter) with an Emirati friend. Photo © copyright Matthew BraceTravel, nature, wellness. This is Six Minutes Somewhere Else.Contact me via LinkedIn.Don’t forget to like and follow/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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