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Travelogues

Not podcasts but short videos about our travels. Be an armchair traveller and follow us wherever we go - and improve your English at the same time!

The Middle East

The pie team lived in Jordan for two years, these videos are from the region. Click 'playlist' to choose a video, click on the video and then click X.

1 Hello Jordan Jackie and Richard give their first impressions of the country that is now their new home
► Transcript (pdf 50KB)
This video goes with podcast 1.22

2 The rose red city Visit Jordan's most popular site
► Transcript (pdf 54kb)

3 Homeland of 3 faiths Join Jackie in the walled city of Jerusalem
► Transcript (pdf 53kb)

4 The road to Damascus Watch the video of our drive to the Syrian capital over Christmas.
► Transcript (pdf 50KB)
This video goes with podcast 2.28

5 An oasis in the desert Visit the ancient city of Palmyra in the Syrian sands
► Transcript (pdf 54kb)
This video goes well with podcast 3.35 Desert drive.

6 A day in Dana Jackie and Richard walk through Wadi Dana, an amazing gorge in Jordan.
► Transcript (pdf 53kb)
This video goes with podcast 1.38

7 East meets west Mosques, monuments and markets - the pie team enjoyed Istanbul
► Transcript (pdf 50kb)

Asia

The pie team have lived and travelled in the area. Click 'playlist' to choose a video, click on the video and then click X.

1 Fireshow! Travel to Koh Chang for some beach entertainment.
► Transcript (pdf 41KB)

2 Goodbye Thailand Richard and Jackie describe the highs and lows of two years in Thailand.
► Transcript (pdf 53kb)
This video goes with podcast 1.20

3 Oh! Calcutta! Discover with Richard the range of things for sale on a Kolkata street.
► Transcript (pdf 46KB)

4 The streets of Kolkata Join Richard among the hustle and bustle, taste and sounds of this amazing city.
► Transcript (pdf 46KB)

5 The Taj Mahal Travel to India and join Richard at a truly magical place.
► Transcript (pdf 46KB)
This video goes with podcast 2.132

6 Varanasi Find out what makes this India's oldest and holiest city.
► Transcript (pdf 46KB)

Europe

Travels closer to home. Click 'playlist' to choose a video, click on the video and then click X.

1 Cyprus Sights and sounds
► Transcript (pdf 51KB)

2 Viva España Boquerones, bulls and beautiful buildings - the pie team went to Spain.
► Transcript (pdf 53kb)
This video goes with podcast 2.35

3 Salamanca University city, Spain
► Transcript (pdf 52KB)

4 St James' Way Pilgrims talk about their journeys along el camino de Santiago
► Transcript (pdf 53KB)

5 Cowboy country Join Jackie and Richard with the cowboys, horses and shoot-outs.
► Transcript (pdf 53kb)
This video goes with podcast 2.120

6 Lisbon is yellow Why is yellow such a popular colour in the Portuguese capital?
► Transcript (pdf 53kb)
This video goes with podcast 1.58

Remember there are plenty of other videos on our site, you can find them all in the sidebar on the pieplus page or on any of the pages for levels 1,2,3 or business.

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Podcasts of the month

► 1.121 Toys, toys, toys

Which are the most popular UK toys over the last 50 years?

► 1.92 Winter blues

Neither Jackie nor Richard are looking forward to the long winter season ahead

► 2.186 Buyer beware

What to look out for when buying presents online

► 2.133 Whose turn is it?

There are lots of reasons why you should sit down with family and friends and play a board game this holiday!

► 3.147 Look before you eat

The festive period can be a nightmare for those who have food allergies

Podcasts for Christmas

► 0.14 Christmas markets

Find out what there is to buy and see! (pie vid)

► 1.186 The nativity scene

Who is there along with Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus? (pie vid)

► 1.101 Figgy pudding

Hear about some Christmas meals eaten in different parts of the world, mmm!

► 1.102 A poem for Christmas

The pie team want you to celebrate the festive season with poetry

► 2.92 O Christmas tree!

Why is the 'queen of the forest' part of the Christmas decorations?

► 3.173 Unwanted gifts

Why are women so often disappointed with their presents?

► 1.155 You are perfect

Last year's Christmas advert, try not to cry!

► 1.43 Dashing through the snow

Something for our younger listeners - an interview with the man of the month!

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