Episode

Where the Earth Meets the Sky

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Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
Published
Apr 21, 2026
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414
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Summary

Today I'm talking about the deep south of the world, with conservation biologist Dr Louise Blight – whose book of that title is published today. The work – part science, part adventure and part travelogue – is subtitled "A Story of Penguins, People and Place in Antarctica". Louise told me about her time on Ross Island – and the emotions of life taken to extremes. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.