‘Far From Home’ is an immersive travel and culture documentary podcast, hosted by Peabody Award-winning public radio journalist Scott Gurian.
It transports listeners to distant and fascinating corners of the world. Through captivating storytelling, Gurian shares extraordinary experiences from his global adventures, making you feel as if you’re right alongside him.
From an epic 18,000-mile road trip from the UK to Mongolia, to exploring Iran as an American tourist, to wandering through abandoned buildings in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, each episode offers a unique perspective on travel and culture.
Gurian’s skill as a journalist brings rich, atmospheric soundscapes and thoughtful narration, creating a vivid, first-hand experience for listeners. Whether it’s participating in a hallucinogenic healing ceremony in Peru or uncovering hidden stories from remote places, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone with a curiosity about the world and a love for adventure.