How Setomaa Keeps Its Culture Alive on Estonia's Russian Border
Maps & Margins dives into How Setomaa Keeps Its Culture Alive on Estonia's Russian Border.
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Show · 46 episodes · 2026
Maps & Margins
A show about geography, borders, global destinations, and the untold stories found in lesser-known places, blending navigation, culture, and exploration for thoughtful curious travelers.
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Aug 31, 2026 · Ep. 45
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
24:53
Saimaluu Tash petroglyphs - Kyrgyzstan's hidden Bronze Age rock art gallery
Maps & Margins dives into Saimaluu Tash petroglyphs - Kyrgyzstan's hidden Bronze Age rock art gallery.
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24:53
Aug 28, 2026 · Ep. 44
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · silk road · Uzbekistan · Central Asia · desert architecture
21:42
The Silk Road's forgotten cities of Uzbekistan
Maps & Margins dives into The Silk Road's forgotten cities of Uzbekistan.
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21:42
Aug 26, 2026 · Ep. 43
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
27:47
Saimaluu Tash petroglyphs Kyrgyzstan hidden Bronze Age art
Maps & Margins dives into Saimaluu Tash petroglyphs Kyrgyzstan hidden Bronze Age art.
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27:47
Aug 24, 2026 · Ep. 42
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
24:15
The Forgotten Portuguese Settlements on Brazil's Atlantic Islands
Maps & Margins dives into The Forgotten Portuguese Settlements on Brazil's Atlantic Islands.
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Aug 21, 2026 · Ep. 41
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · silk road · geography
22:28
Silk Road cities no one visits anymore
Maps & Margins dives into Silk Road cities no one visits anymore.
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22:28
Aug 19, 2026 · Ep. 40
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
22:23
The Hidden Mountain Villages of Georgia's Caucasus Region
Maps & Margins dives into The Hidden Mountain Villages of Georgia's Caucasus Region.
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Aug 17, 2026 · Ep. 39
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · silk road
22:21
Silk Road revival: Why Central Asia's forgotten cities are the next big travel destination
Maps & Margins dives into Silk Road revival: Why Central Asia's forgotten cities are the next big travel destination.
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Aug 14, 2026 · Ep. 38
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · UNESCO · desert architecture
17:57
Lençóis Maranhenses Brazil's surreal desert of 35000 freshwater lagoons newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
Maps & Margins dives into Lençóis Maranhenses Brazil's surreal desert of 35000 freshwater lagoons newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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17:57
Aug 12, 2026 · Ep. 37
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
25:44
Gibellina Sicily Italy's underground art capital
Maps & Margins dives into Gibellina Sicily Italy's underground art capital.
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25:44
Aug 10, 2026 · Ep. 36
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
25:22
Why Svalbard is the world's most extreme Arctic town
Maps & Margins dives into Why Svalbard is the world's most extreme Arctic town.
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Aug 7, 2026 · Ep. 35
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · UNESCO
19:00
Socotra Island's alien landscape and dragon blood trees
Maps & Margins dives into Socotra Island's alien landscape and dragon blood trees.
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Aug 5, 2026 · Ep. 34
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
22:06
The Ulysses Riviera - Italy's hidden Odyssey coastline
Maps & Margins dives into The Ulysses Riviera - Italy's hidden Odyssey coastline.
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22:06
Aug 3, 2026 · Ep. 33
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
22:10
The Rock Mosques of Mangystau: Kazakhstan's Hidden Architectural Wonders
Maps & Margins dives into The Rock Mosques of Mangystau: Kazakhstan's Hidden Architectural Wonders.
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22:10
Jul 31, 2026 · Ep. 32
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · desert architecture
21:27
Mauritania: One of the world's least-visited nations
Maps & Margins dives into Mauritania: One of the world's least-visited nations — desert landscapes, ancient trade routes, and a culture caught between Africa and Arabia.
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21:27
Jul 29, 2026 · Ep. 31
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
20:01
Poreč Croatia the underrated Adriatic escape with Roman streets Byzantine mosaics and a rising food scene that National Geographic says flies under the radar
Maps & Margins dives into Poreč Croatia the underrated Adriatic escape with Roman streets Byzantine mosaics and a rising food scene that National Geographic says flies under the radar.
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Jul 27, 2026 · Ep. 30
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
22:28
Kazakhstan's Zhetysu Region - 600km of untouched wonders and the hidden Central Asia adventure others are missing
Maps & Margins dives into Kazakhstan's Zhetysu Region - 600km of untouched wonders and the hidden Central Asia adventure others are missing.
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22:28
Jul 24, 2026 · Ep. 29
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · desert architecture
25:16
Mauritania: one of the world's least-visited nations
Maps & Margins dives into Mauritania: one of the world's least-visited nations — desert landscapes, ancient trade routes, and a culture at the crossroads of Africa and the Arab world.
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25:16
Jul 22, 2026 · Ep. 28
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
23:28
Molise Italy hidden gem region 2026 unspoiled landscapes authentic villages
Maps & Margins dives into Molise Italy hidden gem region 2026 unspoiled landscapes authentic villages.
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23:28
Jul 20, 2026 · Ep. 27
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · UNESCO · clocks · craftsmanship
24:09
Bijagós Archipelago Guinea-Bissau
Maps & Margins dives into Bijagós Archipelago Guinea-Bissau — Africa's new Maldives: the UNESCO biosphere archipelago with pristine lagoons, hippos in paradise, and zero mass tourism.
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Jul 20, 2026 · Ep. 26
travel · india · backwaters · rock carvings · remote destinations · boat travel · ancient history
22:07
India's Little Amazon - the backwater labyrinth of ancient rock carvings and dense forests accessible only by boat
Maps & Margins dives into India's Little Amazon - the backwater labyrinth of ancient rock carvings and dense forests accessible only by boat.
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22:07
Jul 15, 2026 · Ep. 25
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
21:30
Bukasa Island and the Ssese Islands of Uganda - mystical island paradise in Lake Victoria with waterfalls, spiritual significance, and barely any tourism
Maps & Margins dives into Bukasa Island and the Ssese Islands of Uganda - mystical island paradise in Lake Victoria with waterfalls, spiritual significance, and barely any tourism.
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21:30
Jul 14, 2026 · Ep. 24
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · desert architecture · geography
24:08
Mauritania: One of the world's least-visited nations opens up
Maps & Margins dives into Mauritania: One of the world's least-visited nations opens up — desert oases, ancient trade cities, and a fishing culture visible from space.
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24:08
Jul 13, 2026 · Ep. 23
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
21:15
Molise Italy's best-kept secret region that locals swear doesn't exist - unspoiled landscapes, ancient villages, and authentic culture in the country's most overlooked corner
Maps & Margins dives into Molise Italy's best-kept secret region that locals swear doesn't exist - unspoiled landscapes, ancient villages, and authentic culture in the country's most overlooked corner.
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21:15
Jul 10, 2026 · Ep. 22
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
19:35
Yamagata Prefecture Japan - National Geographic's Best of the World 2026: The Hidden Region Escaping the Crowds for a Slower, More Authentic Side of Japan
Maps & Margins dives into Yamagata Prefecture Japan - National Geographic's Best of the World 2026: The Hidden Region Escaping the Crowds for a Slower, More Authentic Side of Japan.
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19:35
Jul 8, 2026 · Ep. 21
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
23:48
Montserrat: The Caribbean Island Where a Volcano Buried an Entire City, Creating a Modern-Day Pompeii
Maps & Margins dives into Montserrat: The Caribbean Island Where a Volcano Buried an Entire City, Creating a Modern-Day Pompeii.
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23:48
Jul 6, 2026 · Ep. 20
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
26:50
North Macedonia - Europe's Most Underrated Balkan Gem with Ancient Lakes, Cave Monasteries, and Dramatic Canyons
Maps & Margins dives into North Macedonia - Europe's Most Underrated Balkan Gem with Ancient Lakes, Cave Monasteries, and Dramatic Canyons.
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Jul 3, 2026 · Ep. 19
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
21:57
Kel Suu Lake Kyrgyzstan - the thousand lakes of Central Asia's most remote wilderness, a place where nomads still follow ancient routes beneath jagged peaks
Maps & Margins dives into Kel Suu Lake Kyrgyzstan - the thousand lakes of Central Asia's most remote wilderness, a place where nomads still follow ancient routes beneath jagged peaks.
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21:57
Jul 1, 2026 · Ep. 18
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · savings · personal finance
22:27
Koh Rong Samloem Cambodia - The Untouched Island Paradise the World Is Finally Discovering
Maps & Margins dives into Koh Rong Samloem Cambodia - The Untouched Island Paradise the World Is Finally Discovering.
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22:27
Jun 29, 2026 · Ep. 17
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
17:13
Con Dao Islands Vietnam the world's top hidden island destination with dramatic granite cliffs pristine beaches and a haunting prison history
Maps & Margins dives into Con Dao Islands Vietnam the world's top hidden island destination with dramatic granite cliffs pristine beaches and a haunting prison history.
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17:13
Jun 26, 2026 · Ep. 16
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
23:59
São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa's equatorial island nation straddling the center of the world, where volcanic forests, cacao heritage, and untouristed shores are quietly becoming 2026's most talked-about hidden paradise
Maps & Margins dives into São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa's equatorial island nation straddling the center of the world, where volcanic forests, cacao heritage, and untouristed shores are quietly becoming 2026's most talked-about hidden paradise.
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23:59
Jun 22, 2026 · Ep. 15
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
19:42
Peneda-Gerês National Park Portugal
Maps & Margins dives into Peneda-Gerês National Park Portugal — Europe's Only Portuguese National Park Where Ancient Villages and Wild Wolves Coexist.
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19:42
Jun 14, 2026 · Ep. 14
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
22:35
The Forgotten Valley of the Andes - Peru's Hidden Sacred Site
Maps & Margins dives into The Forgotten Valley of the Andes - Peru's Hidden Sacred Site.
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22:35
Jun 10, 2026 · Ep. 13
travel · destinations · cultural exploration
23:55
Matera Italy: The Ancient Cave City Carved From Stone That's Rewriting What We Know About Human Settlement
Maps & Margins dives into Matera Italy: The Ancient Cave City Carved From Stone That's Rewriting What We Know About Human Settlement.
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23:55
Jun 8, 2026 · Ep. 12
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · UNESCO · geography
22:55
Tivat Montenegro: The Little-Known Town Inside a UNESCO Bay That's Becoming the Adriatic's Most Glamorous Destination
Maps & Margins dives into Tivat Montenegro: The Little-Known Town Inside a UNESCO Bay That's Becoming the Adriatic's Most Glamorous Destination.
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22:55
Jun 5, 2026 · Ep. 11
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography · UNESCO
27:53
Kerguelen Islands The Desolate Archipelago in the Indian Ocean
Maps & Margins dives into Kerguelen Islands The Desolate Archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
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27:53
Jun 5, 2026 · Ep. 10
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
19:31
Island of the Sun Lake Titicaca Bolivia Where Andean Civilization Began
Maps & Margins dives into Island of the Sun Lake Titicaca Bolivia Where Andean Civilization Began.
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19:31
Jun 3, 2026 · Ep. 9
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
21:51
Camiguin Philippines The Island Born of Fire
Maps & Margins dives into Camiguin Philippines The Island Born of Fire.
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Jun 1, 2026 · Ep. 8
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · multimodal AI · geography · clocks · craftsmanship
23:21
May 29, 2026 · Ep. 7
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography
21:50
Johar Valley Uttarakhand: The Forgotten Himalayan Trade Route Where Ancient Culture Survives
Maps & Margins dives into Johar Valley Uttarakhand: The Forgotten Himalayan Trade Route Where Ancient Culture Survives.
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21:50
May 27, 2026 · Ep. 6
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · UNESCO
21:38
Ly Son Island: Vietnam's Volcanic Hidden Gem Rising as the Most Searched Summer Destination of 2026
Maps & Margins dives into Ly Son Island: Vietnam's Volcanic Hidden Gem Rising as the Most Searched Summer Destination of 2026.
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21:38
May 25, 2026 · Ep. 5
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · desert architecture · geography · UNESCO
21:30
Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's Surreal Desert of Water and Sand
Maps & Margins dives into Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's Surreal Desert of Water and Sand.
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21:30
May 22, 2026 · Ep. 4
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · geography · clocks · craftsmanship
20:34
Haa Valley Bhutan: The Hidden Himalayan Sanctuary That Just Opened to the World
Maps & Margins dives into Haa Valley Bhutan: The Hidden Himalayan Sanctuary That Just Opened to the World.
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20:34
May 20, 2026 · Ep. 3
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · supply chains · geography · desert architecture · clocks
21:59
Socotra Yemen: The Galapagos of the Indian Ocean
Maps & Margins dives into Socotra Yemen: The Galapagos of the Indian Ocean.
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21:59
May 18, 2026 · Ep. 2
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · supply chains · emerging markets · geography · UNESCO
20:04
Hidden Beach Towns of the Mediterranean
Maps & Margins dives into Hidden Beach Towns of the Mediterranean.
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20:04
May 17, 2026 · Ep. 1
travel · destinations · cultural exploration · silk road · Uzbekistan · Central Asia · Khiva
22:51
Khiva Uzbekistan Silk Road city stepping into the spotlight
Maps & Margins dives into Khiva Uzbekistan Silk Road city stepping into the spotlight.
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