<link>http://www.planetaudio.org.nz/travels-with-mr-len</link> In the second series of his autobiographical travel podcast, Mr Len takes us through another ten countries, where adventure, intrigue and a monkey-mobbing ensue. The first series was produced at Access Radio Taranaki and you can hear it here. https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-816019-211022-165500.mp3 The tiny island of Malta lies half-way between Europe and North Africa, and for centuries it has been invaded by nearby civilisations, each leaving reminders of their occupation. Find out what happens when Len decides to walk the entire length of this richly historical island Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-807919-210820-165500.mp3 Len hires an English-speaking driver and a car and tours around the island of Sri Lanka. He visits archaeological sites, a national park, beaches and forests, and learns about tea at the Lipton tea plantation. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-809124-210827-165500.mp3 Len visits Spain and enjoys the robust vitality of the spectacular Easter Fair in Seville. The fair encapsulates Spanish culture with horse-parades, music, dance and tapas beneath a night sky festooned with millions of lanterns and lights. Arguably the best show on Earth. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-809226-210903-165500.mp3 One of his favourite countries, Len has visited Thailand eight times and in this programme he takes us to bustling Bangkok, the ancient capital Ayutthaya, and on a journey north to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. He attends a cooking class, visits the Bridge on the River Kwai and learns the art of Thai massage. Fri, 3 Sep 2021 16:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-809334-210910-165500.mp3 Len visits South Korea as a member of an Australasian educators’ delegation. He visits a wide range of schools, learns about the Korean education system, and takes time to explore the country’s main attractions. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-809440-210917-165500.mp3 Today we visit the kingdom of Denmark and follow in the footsteps of Hans Christian Anderson. We learn about Danish cuisine and history and Len tells us about his Danish ancestry. In this episode, we go by train from one urban centre to another, join an archaeological dig, and learn about the role of the Vikings in history. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-810465-210924-165500.mp3 Len visits Argentina and finds a charming, sophisticated people and an immense country with unique attractions. He describes the importance of Juan and the immortalised Evita Peron to the Argentinian people, and travels the full length of the country from the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls to Tierra del Fuego. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-810570-211001-165500.mp3 In this programme Len visits remote and isolated Easter Island and learns about the island’s tragic past. He explores the island for giant Moai statues and learns about their secrets. Rapa Nui is worth more than just a stop-over on your way to Chile… Fri, 1 Oct 2021 16:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-813213-211008-165500.mp3 In this episode we learn about the mighty Incan Empire. Len takes us to Peru and high into the Andes. We learn about the lost city of Machu Picchu and travel on the world’s highest train journey in a country that is home to archaeological sites, pyramids, farmland, mountains, the mighty Amazon jungle plus the driest desert on Earth. Fri, 8 Oct 2021 16:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-815917-211015-165501.mp3 Len visits this tourist ’Mecca’ and finds that it has much more than sun, sand and surf to offer visitors. In this episode he takes the listener behind the tourist façade, explores the countryside and talks about the ancient kingdoms that once dominated this Hindu island that is part of a Muslim Indonesia. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:10:00 +1200