Escapodyssey - Adventures in Travel

In this episode we explore a different type of escape – one that doesn't always require travel: we‘re talking about spas and why people visit them and what they get from their visit. Is it about mind, body or both?We give some historical context and visit one of the oldest spas in the UK – the Roman Baths in the city of Bath.We also talk about an Etruscan spa that dates back 7000 years.To get the inside track on what really makes spas work, we talk to an expert – Alex Hurt, who runs the Weavers’ House Spa in Lavenham, SuffolkUseful linksThe Roman Baths in BathThe Archeological Museum in Chianciano, ItalyThe modern spa facilities in ChiancianoWeavers' House Spa in Lavenham, UKTemple Spa productsFollow us:WebsiteFacebookX (formerly Twitter)InstagramYouTubeTikTokClapperEmail us: adventures@escapodyssey.com

In this episode, we travel north from our base in Le Marche for a day trip to the micro state of San Marino. It's in fact, the world's oldest, existing sovereign state, and its oldest constitutional republic. How has it managed to survive in tact during almost two thousand years of European conflicts?Useful links:San Marino official websiteSan Marino Vampire MuseumTo get in touch:Email adventures@escapodyssey.com Follow us on social media: TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebook

In this episode we explore the Castello di Monterado and meet its owner, Orlando Rodano.  Useful links:Castello di Monterado websiteInstagramFacebookLe Marche WebsiteDiscover Italy: Official Tourism Website - Italia.itTo get in touch:Email adventures@escapodyssey.com Follow us on social media: TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTube

In this episode, Geoff and Dawn visit the lesser known Italian region of Le Marche. It's not so popular with tourist but it certainly found favour with Mr. & Mrs. Spink. Enjoy historic hilltop towns and dining out al fresco.Visit the Escapodyssey website for photos and videos Escapodyssey email: adventures@escapodyssey.comFollow us on social media:TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTubeUseful links:Le Marche WebsiteUn Dimanche à la Campagne - movieLe Déjeuner sur l'Herbe - painting by Edouard ManetPassatelli Recipe Follow Dawn:TwitterInstagramTikTokCoffee, Wine and Chocolate - Podcast on positivity, Inspired by people, places and thingsWondering Belle - BlogFollow Geoff:TwitterInstagramWebsiteYouTube