Musical Journeys
Discover melodic adventures around the world.
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For travelers, sound is one of our best tools for discovering the world in all its dimensions. That’s why we love music: it reminds us that listening to destinations is as important as looking at them. Some sounds lead inward on meditative journeys. Other sounds carry us far afield in search of harmonic convergences. Our planet is filled with sonic wonders to discover, music to embrace, and soundscapes to remember. If you really want to hear the world, travel in the key of curiosity! —George W. Stone, Editor in Chief
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Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton has spent the past 35 years recording natural soundscapes.
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