Best Geophysicist Podcasts (2025)

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Finding Calm In The Chaos with H.E Kalu Rinpoche 59:18

5M ago59:18

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Welcome to Bhutan’s first podcast: Hello from Bhutan! This podcast was originally a virtual retreat organized by Bhutan Global Mindfulness & MICE Holdings (https://bhutanmindfulness.com) - a joint venture company between Druk Holding & investments Singapore, and G Nine Investment, also a Singapore-based company. The virtual retreat was called “Find…

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The Return from Mawson 58:41

5M ago58:41

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Send us a text After 15 months in the Antarctic at Mawson Base and throughout the area called Enderby Land, Phil and his fellow expeditioners left for Australia on the Nella Dan in the summer of 1977 - a journey which spanned 13 days. This account describes one person’s experience of leaving such a unique environment to resume life in Australia.…

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Umar's Wise Words - Practise Makes Perfect 22:17

7M ago22:17

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Umar has been on a journey to improve his English speaking communication skills as a recent graduate in the industry. Coming from Ghana, he had a strong English education at school. But his local language was what he was comfortable in using. He overcame his reluctance and lack of confidence in speaking in English through confronting his fear head …

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#006 - Understanding the Trillion-Dollar Farm Bill's Impact with Dr. Bart Fischer 35:16

7M ago35:16

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The Farm Bill is a major piece of legislation that comes up for renegotiation and passage every five years. While it is largely composed of nutrition assistance funds, it also plays an important role in ensuring safety nets for farmers. Dr. Bart Fischer, an economist and farm bill expert from Texas A&M University and I visited to unpack the implica…

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#005 - NCBA and The Beef Checkoff: Discussing the Differences with Todd Johnson 29:39

7M ago29:39

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Todd Johnson has worked for National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) since 2009. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of the Federation Services department, Todd coordinates state beef council collaboration across the nation. His background in cow-calf, feedlots and diversified agriculture, as well as a career with agricultural organizati…

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#004 - Experts in Efficiency: Hereford's Role in Rebuilding the Cowherd with Jack Ward 17:18

7M ago17:18

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Jack Ward has served as the Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association since 2015, but has worked for the association since 2003. A rich background with both seed-stock and commercial aspects of the industry shapes Jack's vision for the Hereford breed. He understands that progressive cow power is vital to keep moving forward, and…

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#003 - Climate vs. Cattle: A Geophysicist's View on Animal Agriculture (Dr. Myles Allen) 25:52

8M ago25:52

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Dr. Myles Allen is Professor of Geosystem Science in the School of Geography and the Environment and Department of Physics at the University of Oxford. He also serves as director of Oxford Net Zero. Dubbed ‘the physicist behind Net Zero’ by the BBC, Dr. Allen has served on panels for the United Nations, and travels extensively speaking on the scien…

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#002 - Branded Beef and Beating Heat with Red Angus: Kelly Smith 22:43

8M ago22:43

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This week's episode features Kelly Smith, Director of Commercial Marketing for Red Angus Association of America. Join us as we discuss the breed, branded beef programs, opportunities in the cattle business. Find more information on the Red Angus Association of America at www.redangus.org Download this episode, rate the podcast, etc... let us know w…

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#001 - Pulling Back the Curtain on The Beef Checkoff: Sarah Metzler 37:26

8M ago37:26

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Our first episode of The Stock Exchange Podcast, is a conversation with Sarah Metzler, Senior Director of Organizational Communications at the Cattlemen's Beef Board. Sarah is the fifth generation of her family to farm dryland wheat and cattle ranch in Eastern Colorado. Understanding both sides of the checkoff dollar, Sarah outlines what the Beef C…

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#000 - Welcome to The Stock Exchange Podcast 1:11

8M ago1:11

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Welcome to the Stock Exchange Podcast! I hope you find each episode informative and beneficial, with a laugh or two mixed in! Join me one conversation at a time, telling the story of agriculture. Download this episode, rate the podcast, etc... let us know what you think! Find my social media channels at https://linktr.ee/willjordan1…

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Huskies to Auster - the First Jouney 47:26

8M ago47:26

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Send us a text In the winter of 1976 at Mawson Antarctica, Phil and fellow Antarctic expeditioners travelling by Husky dog teams to Auster Emperor Penguin Rookery, three times. Each journey was different, presenting its own difficulties and spectacular attractions. This first part of an interview of Phil Wolter by Peter Niblett describes the arduou…

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The Adventures of David Blaby, Mawson Antarctica, 1979-81 50:58

11M ago50:58

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Send us a text In 1979 David Blaby returned to the Antarctic taking the position of Plant Inspector at Mawson. Circumstances led to him staying for two consecutive winters - very rare for the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE). The years 1979-81 were still the era of the dogs on base. Hear how these dogs were actually flown …

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The Adventures of Vonna Keller, Antarctica, 2005-2008 37:29

11M ago37:29

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Send us a text Vonna Keller, Antarctic Veteran has spent time at all Australian Antarctic bases, including Macquarie Island from 2005 to 2014. This podcast covers the years 2005-2008. Vonna relates a few of her amazing experiences, particularly as camp manager while building the first international runway near Casey Base in 2005. The airstrip was c…

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Danyal's Just Landed on His Feet in Australia 18:59

1y ago18:59

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Danyal has generously joined me to chat and share his insights into what it takes to truly land on your feet when immigrating to a native English-speaking country (Australia) as a professional in the mining/minerals processing industry. Danyal arrived in Australia from Iran just 10 days ago, but he has hit the ground running on his job hunt as he i…

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The Adventures of David Blaby, Casey Antarctica, 1969 52:56

1y ago52:56

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Send us a text David Blaby, Antarctic veteran expeditioner, journeyed to Casey Base in 1969 one year after the Australian base was opened. As an experienced Diesel Mechanic his job was to keep the base running. David recounts how his Antarctic saga came about and the many adventures, some rather bizarre, that followed. Of special interest to other …

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Hello from Bhutan ft. Geophysicist Yeshey Seldon – the first Bhutanese in Antarctica 25:31

1y ago25:31

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Geophysicist Yeshey Seldon, is the first Bhutanese to set foot in Antarctica. She was in Antarctica as part of a research team called TIME (Thwaites Interdisciplinary Margin Evolution) who were there to study the Thwaites Glacier. Find out about her research and experience in Antarctica on this podcast. Yeshey is on Instagram: @yesheybokuuu.00:00-I…

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Bhutan's football superstar Chencho Gyeltshen shares his success, struggles, and passion 24:10

1y ago24:10

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In this candid interview, Chencho Gyeltshen, talks about playing internationally – the struggles and the highlights. He shares tips on finding work outside Bhutan and little known details about his life before professional football. Language: English and Dzongkha

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The Vehicles of Mawson Antarctica, 1976 36:15

1y ago36:15

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Send us a text Australian Antarctic Bases have many and varied vehicles to: keep the base running; support summer survey and research programs; and for recreation. Mawson base in 1976 was no exception. This is account of huge variation, adventures and mis-adventures with the vehicles that year. No expeditioner was harmed in creating the stories rec…

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Independent filmmaker Arun Bhattarai on his films at the Oscars, Sundance & more 32:28

1y ago32:28

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In this podcast, Arun Bhattarai, talks about the "Mountain Man," the first Bhutanese documentary to qualify for the Oscars (2025). The film features Bhutan's first qualified glaciologist Phuntsho Tshering. He also talks about his latest film "Agent of Happiness" that is the first Bhutanese documentary to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Arun…

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The Sacred Chronotope, GeSAR & the Bhutanese Identity with award-winning communications scholar, Dorji Wangchuk. 34:48

1+ y ago34:48

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In this episode, communications scholar, Dorji Wangchuk, talks about his award-winning research: “On Identity, Spirituality, Community and the Sacred Chronotope in Bhutan", the biggest announcement from Bhutan – GeSAR (Gelephu Mindfulness City) - a city like no other, and the unique Bhutanese identity. 00:00-Introduction 01:18-Background to Researc…

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Phil's First Day 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

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Send us a text First day in the Antarctic is different for all. Phil’s first day arriving at Mawson was very different. Here he explains to Peter Niblett what this experience, on Christmas Day 1975, was like and why it was different in some surprising and somewhat bizarre ways.By Philip Wolter

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Speaking About Mining Matters 7:44

1+ y ago7:44

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Have you been wondering why I have been so quiet lately? What have I been working on? Well, wonder no more. In this episode, I will introduce you to my new podcast. It is complimentary to this one and it gives you the direct support you need to improve your industry-specific English communication skills today. It's still free, it's still aimed to g…

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Academy Award Nominee Pawo Choyning Dorji, Talks About His Latest Film and more 33:48

1+ y ago33:48

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This conversation takes us through Pawo's journey from being a photographer and writer to a film-maker. Pawo was nominated for an Academy Award for his very first film – Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom. Pawo's second film: The Monk and The Gun, is Bhutan's submission to the 2023 Academy Awards.

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The Joy of the Jalebi Shop (IMTRAT) 14:12

1+ y ago14:12

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Episode 2 of Hello from Bhutan, Season 3, brings you an inside look at IMTRAT's famous Jalebi shop in Thimphu. If anyone should take credit for cultivating a sweet tooth among Bhutanese in the capital, it's the Jalebi shop! Did you know that they never reuse their oil and give the utmost importance to hygiene? All this and more on this podcast.…

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History of Project DANTAK in Bhutan - Infrastructure, people, and food! 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

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The first podcast of Hello from Bhutan's third season features Project DANTAK. Here, I find out the incredible history and wonderful connection formed over six decades between Bhutan and India through people, infrastructure, and food! It all began with the inspiring leadership and friendship between His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo and India's fir…

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How a sense of ”goodwill” can make all the difference - lessons from a Professor of Extractive Metallurgy 22:45

1+ y ago22:45

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Prof. Aleks Nikoloski shares his insights into what "matters" and what "doesn't matter" when improving your English communication as an educator and a true professional in the industry. Aleks immigrated to Australia to start his career as a graduate process engineer from North Macedonia. He truly mastered the art of communication and facing challen…

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Ron Wiggins Antarctic Adventures 57:03

1+ y ago57:03

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Send us a text The history of Casey Antarctic Base begins in 1965 with arrival of the first construction crew. One of the team - Ron Wiggins - provides a first-hand account of the birth of Casey, the end of Wilkes 4 years later and the many adventures he had in the frozen continent.By Ron Wiggins, Peter Niblett, Philip Wolter

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Ripping Mountain Blizzard 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

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Send us a text Trapped, isolated in a fierce Antarctic blizzard on a mountain top. The tent - their only shelter, begins to rip apart. What do two young Australians do? This is the question Peter Niblett asks Phil Wolter when this actually occurred in the summer of 1977 on Latham Peak, AntarcticaBy Philip Wolter

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Unearthing Language Secrets with a Leading Malaysian Geophysicist 22:09

2y ago22:09

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In this episode, we dive into the journey of a seasoned Malaysian geophysicist, as he shares his experience of mastering the English language. He reveals the hurdles he faced, the strategies he used to overcome these obstacles and the pivotal role that language played in shaping his professional trajectory. Download the Transcript here.…

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Not Low Tongue - Mawson Antarctica 1976 32:45

2y ago32:45

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Send us a text Four Mawson Base adventurers decide to take two teams of Husky dogs to a feature called Low Tongue - a rocky outcrop protruding from the Antarctic coastal ice cliff. It was intended to be a relaxing day trip. The journey, completed in one day, had an unexpected twist. Share the adventures along the way as told by Phil Wolter to Peter…

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Listen to David’s inspiring story of overcoming challenges in English 24:28

2y ago24:28

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David overcame significant challenges in English communication when he moved from Colombia to regional Queensland, Australia to further his career as a Chemical Engineer in the mining industry. Listen to him share what he learned about the process of improving a language for work in a new country. Download the Transcript here…

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Have you wondered who the host of this podcast is? Listen here and see what (and who) inspires me. 13:50

2y ago13:50

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I have realised that I have made 4 episodes already of interviews with people who inspire me with their English learning journeys and the outcomes in their careers, but I haven't taken the time to introduce myself. Who am I? What inspired me to start this business and what really makes me tick inside? So if you have been wondering about who the hos…

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Brushes with Death 44:19

2y ago44:19

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Send us a text It’s no secret that the Antarctic Continent is a dangerous place and claimed the lives of many. In his 15 month period manning Mawson Base Phil experienced his own brushes with death. One involved the birth of an iceberg and another came about when Phil decided to climb this same berg a few months later, alone, and got into strife. O…

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The Nightwatchman of Antarctica 39:41

2+ y ago39:41

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Send us a text At the Antarctic base, Mawson, an important safety feature was the Nightwatch. In the 70’s each wintering expeditioner was required to undertake this vital function as the Nightwatchman. A seemingly mundane task to mitigate the significant fire risk, it nevertheless seemed to attract some rather bizarre experiences. This was certainl…

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Why Bhutan? A conversation with Fmr. US Ambassador Curtis S. Chin 21:11

2+ y ago21:11

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Fmr. US Ambassador Curtis S. Chin, talks about his two decades long relationship with Bhutan and why the country "defies stereotypes.' This is a candid insight into Bhutan from someone who is in a unique position to talk about the country as both an outsider and insider. This podcast highlights fashion and food as well! Curtis is also the chair of …

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Flor’s career successes 25:31

2+ y ago25:31

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Be inspired by Flor's career success as she mastered English. Get the show notes here: Download You can contact me at email or LinkedIn hereBy ksdsmith

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Zeynep transformed her English and opened new doors 15:56

2+ y ago15:56

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Join Zeynep as she shares how new doors opened for her after she overcame her fear of speaking in English. Access the show notes here: Download You can contact me at email or LinkedIn hereBy ksdsmith

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Molodezhnaya, Antarctica 39:15

2+ y ago39:15

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Send us a text In the years when Australian Antarctic programs were centred around the area west of Mawson Base it was customary to receive an invitation from the Russians to visit there large Antarctic base called Molodezhnaya, situated on the western edge of Australian Antarctic Territory. Phil, as one of the summer participants, was lucky enough…

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Listen as Serkan explains how he has taken control of his career by improving his English! 20:06

2+ y ago20:06

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Join Serkan as he shares his experience in advancing his career while improving his English. Access the show notes here: Download You can contact me at email or LinkedIn hereBy ksdsmith

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Jordan’s experience studying in Australia 17:28

2+ y ago17:28

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Join Jordan as he shares his experience when he moved from Malaysia to Australia to study at university. Access the show notes here: Download You can contact me at email or LinkedIn hereBy ksdsmith

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The world's highest ultramarathon: The Snowman Race 35:18

2+ y ago35:18

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This episode features running legend and race director of the Snowman Race, Luis Escobar, and the Snowman Secretariat's Damcho Rinzin. The first Snowman Race took place in October, this year. 29 international and Bhutanese ultra athletes took part. All participants underwent a selection process. The world's highest race has been conceptualised to r…

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Nancy 28:51

2+ y ago28:51

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Send us a text Each year at Mawson base new huskies were needed to replace the elderly. The 1976 breeding program created over a dozen pups. The youngest of these was named Nancy. She was a cute, good-looking and sweet natured pup. But Nancy grew up. The male dogs noticed and Nancy quickly came to enjoy her canine popularity. Peter Niblett’s probin…

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On Buddhism, gender equality, and the International Buddhist Confederation with Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya 17:57

2+ y ago17:57

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Venerable Dr. Dhammapiya, the Secretary General of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), was in Bhutan for the Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies' 4th International Conference on Vajrayana Buddhism. IBC and Bhutan's central monastic body were the Centre's partners for the conference. Dr. Dhammapiya talks about the values of Buddhism, gende…

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Geo's Routine at Mawson, Antarctica 53:13

2+ y ago53:13

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Send us a text After arriving in the Antarctic on December 25 1975, Phil Wolter was shown the ropes of the Geophysical Observatory and settled into the routine to keep the records continuous and of high quality. Pete interviews Phil on what that routine was and the type of instruments used to run both the seismic and geomagnetic observatories. Of c…

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4th International Conference on Vajrayana Buddhism 17:43

2+ y ago17:43

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The Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies has been organizing the international conference on Vajrayana Buddhism in Bhutan since 2016. Bhutan is the only Vajrayana nation in the world. The 4th conference which takes place from 1-4 October 2022, is seeing unprecedented participation. There are speakers from 41 countries presenting original papers on eve…

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Tourism and Bhutan: The Latest Updates! 16:46

2+ y ago16:46

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The tourism sector has undergone massive changes (also called "transformation" by the government) over the last couple of months in preparation for Bhutan officially welcoming tourists for the first time since the pandemic. In a major update, potential tourists may directly pay USD 200 as the revised sustainable development fee (SDF) along with a o…

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Journey to Rumdoodle 52:11

2+ y ago52:11

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Send us a text In late January of an Antarctic summer. Survey work to the west of Mawson Base was well underway and Mawson was manned by a mixture of 1975 and1976 personnel. One of the old guard felt an itch for one last trip with the dogs and asked two newbies, one being Phil Wolter, to come with him. Naturally Phil and Neil agreed. In the absence…

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Near Death on an Extinct Antarctic Volcano 33:18

2+ y ago33:18

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Send us a text At the edge of the Shackelton Ice shelf lies an extinct Antarctic volcano named Gaussberg. In early 1977 Phil was one of the few passengers of the Nella Dan to visit this ancient geological wonder. His task was to obtain updated measurements of the Earth’s magnetic field. As a geophysicist Phil had a unique historic link this place d…

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Sea Voyage - Australia to Antarctica 45:30

2+ y ago45:30

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Send us a text On Christmas Day, 1975 about fifteen trained personnel had crossed the Southern Ocean and arrived at the Antarctic sea-ice edge to begin the coming year at Australia’s Mawson Base. The account of the trip down in the Nella Dan, the magic of the ice edge, violent storms, the strange events on arrival and the initial settling in to our…

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In Search of the Hollow Iceberg 21:34

3y ago21:34

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Send us a text Mawson Station, Antarctica - in the spring of 1976 three expeditioners saddled up a team of Huskies and set off in search of a hollow iceberg, rumoured to exist somewhere in the vicinity of Mawson. Peter Niblett interviews Philip Wolter to obtain a first hand account of the adventure, along with other interesting facts about life at …

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