Duncan J. D. Smith - Urban Explorer, Travel Writer, Historian, Photographer

The City Explorer: He is an explorer specialised in the urban jungle: Duncan Smith. The native Englishman landed such a success with his city guide "Only in Vienna" that soon thereafter "Only in Budapest" and "Only in Berlin" appeared. "Only in Prague" will soon also be found on the bookshelves. His journeys always begin with a compass and a map - and then he starts walking. In his books he strives to seek out those hidden places of interest which are not mentioned in the traditional guidebooks. In discussion with Radio Augustin Duncan Smith talks about the do‘s and don‘ts of alternative city exploration.

2006: Radio Augustin, Vienna - Ein Bericht von Florian Müller über das Buch "Nur in Budapest"

2006: MacManiacs Podcast - Ein Bericht über das Buch "Nur in Wien"

2005: Radio Ö1 International, Vienna - In conversation with Dr. Murray Hall about the book "Only in Vienna"

1995: Granada Television, England - Episode of the ‘Dales Diary‘ featuring the book "North Yorkshire Curiosities"
Proving that when it comes to history it‘s often the little things that provide the most enthralling stories.

1994: BBC Radio York, England - Interview and review of the book "North Yorkshire Curiosities"

1992: BBC Radio Sheffield - Rony Robinson Show featuring interview and review of the book "South Yorkshire Curiosities"

Interviews:

2013: A Lifetime‘s Adventure
In conversation with anthropologist, traveller and writer Indie Gandolfo

2011: Voices of Exploration
In conversation with Basha O‘Reilly of the Long Riders‘ Guild

2011: In the Spotlight
In conversation with the British Guild of Travel Writers

2010: A Conversation with Duncan J. D. Smith, Urban Explorer and Writer
In conversation with American Urbanologist Max Grinnell

2010: Slow Travel in Fast Cities
Guest Writer article for Swedish explorer Mikael Strandberg

2010: The Beauty in Decay
In conversation with Paul Wild, Sheffield University School of Architecture for 3seventy5 magazine
Amongst the crumbling walls and broken plaster I felt I was standing on the very spot that real lives had been played out, both good times and bad, I saw little difference between a Classical city in Turkey and an abandoned railway station in Sheffield. I suppose the former would seem more appealing to the visitor than the latter, but in essence they were the same. Both are accessible and both have important human history to relate.

Lectures:

2011: Ethiopia: Secret Land of Africa (2 parts)

Documentaries:

2011: Only in Vienna: A Guide to Hidden Corners (6 parts)
Richard Tinkler: Absolutely love the media, especially the Vienna walking tour excerpts.
Tim Hale: Great video. Fascinating.
Caroline Bowden: Really, really enjoyed the Youtube tour of Vienna - all six segments. Particularly intrigued by the curvy Roman walls and the Judenplatz.
Hans Kohlenberg: You come across very well on TV walking along nonchalantly through the streets of old Vienna seeking out whatever hidden corners there may be. Great stuff.
Elisabeth-Joe Harriet: Thanks for those little films, very infotaining giving the feeling of an adventure, like everything made by the Urban Explorer.
Simon Laffoley: I must congratulate you and Holger. I like the way you build up a relationship between presenter and cameraman.


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Quick Links Home Duncan J. D. Smith 'Only In' Guides Photo Library Yorkshire Books Photojournalism "Stones of Vienna" Television & Radio Lectures Audio Tours Forgotten Travellers Cards & Prints Explore Further... Contact Explore more... Share This Latest News > 05.13 "Only in Paris" out now! > 04.13 Parisian Prayers: A Litany of Liturgies A new article in Hidden Europe > 03.13 Monstrous Monuments A new article in The Vienna Review > 02.13 New interview With anthropolgist and traveller Indie Gandolfi > 12.12 Only in Vienna 3rd revised edition! > 10.12 Smartphone App Explore Hidden Vienna > 4.12 Only in Zurich Available now! > 3.12 Zurich‘s Moulage Museum A new article in Hidden Europe magazine > 10.11 Voices of Exploration In conversation with Basha O‘Reilly of the Long Riders‘ Guild > 07.11 Only in Vienna: The Film! You‘ve read the book. Now watch the film! > 07.11 Ethiopia: Secret Land of Africa Lecture now available to view > 03.11 In the Spotlight Interview with the British Guild of Travel Writers > 02.11 ‘Only In‘ the UK ‘Only In‘ Guides now available from Stanfords of London > 02.11 Lecture Recording Audio samples from the lecture "The City is My Jungle" now available	TELEVISION & RADIO Duncan J. D. Smith has discussed and promoted his work extensively on radio and television. 2013: www.radiostephansdom.at "Nur in Paris". Zu Hause ist es doch am Schönsten! Vor allem dann, wenn man in Wien zu Hause ist. Da muss eine Stadt schon sehr überzeugend sein, um den von Schönheit umgebenen Wiener aus seinem Paradies zu locken. Paris hat wohl...das gewisse Etwas! Und Duncan J.D. Smith, der selbst in Wien zu Hause ist, weiss es ganz genau. In diesem Reiseführer beschreibt er Pariser Geheimtipps für den reiselustigen Wiener. 98 nach Themen geordnete Spaziergänge locken in die bei Touristen beliebteste Metropole der Welt. Ein Buch voller Flair, Exzentrik und Originalität- dem "Je ne sais quoi" eben! 2013: www.podcast.de "Nur in Paris: Ein Reiseführer zu einzigartigen Orten, geheimen plätzen und ungewöhnlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten". Duncan J.D. Smith verrät Geheimnisse über die Stadt der Lichter, über die selbst Paris-Kenner staunen können. 2010: Radio TIDE 96,0, Das Magazin für Hamburg und die Welt - Ein Bericht von Jürgen Küssow über das Buch "Nur in Hamburg" Das Buch ("Nur in Hamburg") ist ein wahrer Schatz, und zwar nicht für den Hamburgbesucher sondern gerade für den Hamburger selber, der sine Stadt entdecken will. Informativ, anschaulich und kompetent geschrieben ist dieses Buch eine ausdrückliche Bereicherung unter den Stadtführern zu Hamburg. 2008: Radio Augustin, Vienna - The Art of Urban Exploration in conversation with Florian Müller The City Explorer: He is an explorer specialised in the urban jungle: Duncan Smith. The native Englishman landed such a success with his city guide "Only in Vienna" that soon thereafter "Only in Budapest" and "Only in Berlin" appeared. "Only in Prague" will soon also be found on the bookshelves. His journeys always begin with a compass and a map - and then he starts walking. In his books he strives to seek out those hidden places of interest which are not mentioned in the traditional guidebooks. In discussion with Radio Augustin Duncan Smith talks about the do‘s and don‘ts of alternative city exploration. 2006: Radio Augustin, Vienna - Ein Bericht von Florian Müller über das Buch "Nur in Budapest" 2006: MacManiacs Podcast - Ein Bericht über das Buch "Nur in Wien" 2005: Radio Ö1 International, Vienna - In conversation with Dr. Murray Hall about the book "Only in Vienna" 1995: Granada Television, England - Episode of the ‘Dales Diary‘ featuring the book "North Yorkshire Curiosities" Proving that when it comes to history it‘s often the little things that provide the most enthralling stories. 1994: BBC Radio York, England - Interview and review of the book "North Yorkshire Curiosities" 1992: BBC Radio Sheffield - Rony Robinson Show featuring interview and review of the book "South Yorkshire Curiosities" Interviews: 2013: A Lifetime‘s Adventure In conversation with anthropologist, traveller and writer Indie Gandolfo 2011: Voices of Exploration In conversation with Basha O‘Reilly of the Long Riders‘ Guild 2011: In the Spotlight In conversation with the British Guild of Travel Writers 2010: A Conversation with Duncan J. D. Smith, Urban Explorer and Writer In conversation with American Urbanologist Max Grinnell 2010: Slow Travel in Fast Cities Guest Writer article for Swedish explorer Mikael Strandberg 2010: The Beauty in Decay In conversation with Paul Wild, Sheffield University School of Architecture for 3seventy5 magazine Amongst the crumbling walls and broken plaster I felt I was standing on the very spot that real lives had been played out, both good times and bad, I saw little difference between a Classical city in Turkey and an abandoned railway station in Sheffield. I suppose the former would seem more appealing to the visitor than the latter, but in essence they were the same. Both are accessible and both have important human history to relate. Lectures: 2011: *Ethiopia: Secret Land of Africa (2 parts)* Documentaries: 2011: Only in Vienna: A Guide to Hidden Corners (6 parts) Richard Tinkler: Absolutely love the media, especially the Vienna walking tour excerpts. Tim Hale: Great video. Fascinating. Caroline Bowden: Really, really enjoyed the Youtube tour of Vienna - all six segments. Particularly intrigued by the curvy Roman walls and the Judenplatz. Hans Kohlenberg: You come across very well on TV walking along nonchalantly through the streets of old Vienna seeking out whatever hidden corners there may be. Great stuff. Elisabeth-Joe Harriet: Thanks for those little films, very infotaining giving the feeling of an adventure, like everything made by the Urban Explorer. Simon Laffoley: I must congratulate you and Holger. I like the way you build up a relationship between presenter and cameraman.	'Only In' Guides