Discovery Map Travel Podcast

This is part two of our conversation with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020. Francis Tapon’s Websites: http://francistapon.com http://TheHiddenEurope.com http://Africa54.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en https://www.rt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok https://www.couchsurfing.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Land https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard

On this episode we are going to be talking with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020. Francis Tapon’s Websites: http://francistapon.com http://TheHiddenEurope.com http://Africa54.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en https://www.rt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok https://www.couchsurfing.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Land https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard

On this episode, we travel to the old west of Carefree & Cave Creek, Arizona with our guests Diane Schure & Evelyn Johnson.  Links to this episode's sponsors: http://www.sanderson-ford.com http://haroldscorral.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: http://cavecreekmuseum.org http://haroldscorral.com http://www.bigearlsgreasyeats.com http://oreganos.com/locations/cave-creek/ http://www.bryansbarbecue.com https://buffalochipsaloon.com http://cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com https://carefreepumpkingarden.com https://wildwestdayscavecreek.com http://www.sonoranartsleague.org/hidden_in_the_hills_studio_tou.php http://carefreetea.com http://cafebink.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload your travel photos to Instagram and use the #DiscoveryMap

On this episode of the Discovery Map Travel Podcast we learn about the second oldest settlement in South Carolina, we talk about authentic vs. contrived tourist destinations and we learn what makes Grand Live Oaks so special…as we talk to Billy Keyserling, the mayor of Beaufort, SC. Links to things mentioned in the episode: Billy Keyserling’s site - http://mayorbilly.com http://www.cityofbeaufort.org http://www.beaufortsc.org http://spanishmosstrail.com https://www.bftwaterfestival.com http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sheldon_Church_Ruins http://breakwatersc.com https://www.facebook.com/TheOldBullTavern/ http://www.saltusrivergrill.com http://redrooster.letseat.at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steamer-Oyster-and-Steakhouse/117325684951864 Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload your travel photos to Instagram and use the #DiscoveryMap  

On this episode we talk with Elise Swearingen from GoProvidence.com. We talk to her about this capital city located in the smallest state in the USA. You can follow them here:  Twitter: @ProvidenceRI Instagram: @GoProvidence Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.pvdairport.com http://www.goprovidence.com http://www.july4thbristolri.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Baptist_Church_in_America http://whitehorsenewport.com http://risdmuseum.org http://www.alexandanicitycenter.com/ice-skating http://www.childrenmuseum.org http://www.rwpzoo.org http://federalhillprov.com http://waterfire.org http://bignazo.com http://www.frogandtoadstore.com http://homestyleri.com http://www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com http://losandesri.com http://providencecoalfiredpizza.com https://www.scialobakery.com   Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win $100!

On this episode we talk with Carol Lohr from the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority about this picturesque region along the North Carolina coast.  Crystal Coast Tourism Authority http://www.crystalcoastnc.org Episode Sponsors: http://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com http://www.hungrytowntours.com Links mentioned in the episode: http://beaufortncevents.com http://beauforthistoricsite.org http://www.crystalcoastlady.com https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm http://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park http://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores http://www.tryonpalace.org http://www.circa-81.com http://ncseafoodfestival.org http://www.newportpigcooking.com https://mumfest.com http://www.swansborofestivals.com http://www.thebigrock.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Follow Discovery Map of the Crystal Coast: https://www.instagram.com/discoverymap_crystalcoast/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!  

On this episode I talk to Leena Karppinen who is the Public Relations coordinator with Visit Helsinki. She is here today to talk with us about her hometown of Helsinki, Finland. Visit Helsinki’s site: http://www.visithelsinki.fi Links for places mentioned in the episode: https://www.finnair.com http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/ http://www.kiasma.fi/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porvoo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turku https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallio http://www.seahorse.fi http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/   Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!        

On this episode we talk to Megan Jerrard who runs the blog Mapping Megan. We talk to her about her native Austraila. You can read more about her travels at MappingMegan.com. Her site has won numerous awards definitely worth checking out. We talk about platypus, kangaroo, & kuala. We tell you how you can climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge and we learn where the reference to down under came from.  Meg’s site: https://www.mappingmegan.com Links for places mentioned in the episode: https://www.qantas.com https://www.virginaustralia.com https://tigerair.com.au http://taronga.org.au http://www.bridgeclimb.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coober_Pedy https://tasmania.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!

Today we talk to Nancy Tallman about Park City, Utah. Nancy moved to Park City in 2003 from Los Angeles.  For the past 13 years she has specialized in Park City Real Estate strategies. You can read more about her at InsideParkCityRealEstate.com. We have a fantastic conversation about skiing, homemade ice cream, moose, the Sundance Film Festival and celebrity sightings.    Nancy’s sites: http://www.insideparkcityrealestate.com https://www.facebook.com/insideparkcityrealestate Links for places mentioned in the episode: http://www.parkcitymountain.com http://www.snow.com/epic-pass.aspx http://www.deervalley.com http://www.gorgoza.com http://soldierhollow.com https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/jordanelle/ http://hebervalleyrr.org http://utaholympiclegacy.org/park/ https://www.montagehotels.com/deervalley/ http://www.stregisdeervalley.com http://www.steinlodge.com http://www.waldorfastoriaparkcity.com http://www.hotelparkcity.com http://www.parkcityrestaurants.com/savor-the-summit https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival http://www.riverhorseparkcity.com http://primeparkcity.com http://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/park-city/ http://www.chimayorestaurant.com http://www.thesilverstarcafe.com https://www.facebook.com/Java-Cow-Cafe-Bakery-121637753224/ https://www.facebook.com/I-Love-Moo-1495752697384033/ http://www.parksillysundaymarket.com http://foxschoolofwine.com http://www.highwest.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!  

On this episode we talk to Sara-Jane Begonja who runs the Croatian blog Chasing the Donkey. She goes by SJ, she is Austrailian and has been living in Croatia for 3 years now with her husband and son.  You can read more about Croatia and their experiences there at ChasingTheDonkey.com. SJ’s site: http://www.chasingthedonkey.com Links for places mentioned in the episode: Plitvice Lakes National Park - http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/ Roman Amphitheater in Pula - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pula_Arena Zadar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadar Split - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split,_Croatia Istria - http://www.istra.hr/en/home Zagreb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zagreb Dubrovnik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubrovnik Zagorje - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrvatsko_Zagorje 300 year old medieval knights tournament - http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/travel-croatia-sinjska-alka-sinj/ 400 year old monetary - http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/blaca-hermitage-brac-island-bol-croatia/ http://www.booking.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!

Our guest for today’s episode is Max Fultz, the Manager of the Bush's Visitor Center & Community Relations for Bush Brothers. We talk to Max about the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee area.  Our sponsors for this episode: Bush’s Visitor Center - http://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/visitors-center Anchor Down RV Resort - http://www.anchordownrvresort.com Hidden Mountain Resort - http://www.hiddenmountain.com Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org http://www.dollywood.com https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/cadescove.htm http://www.old-mill.com/info/the-old-mill-restaurant https://parkgrillgatlinburg.com https://peddlergatlinburg.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!

On this episode, as we release it on Independence Day in the USA, we look at the National Days of the USA, Sweden, Italy, Slovenia & Austria.  Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/  

On this episode we are pleased to have two guests. First we talk to Dr. Božo Cerar who is the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States. Following my conversation with Dr. Cerar I talk to Mattej Valencic with Luxury Slovenia. They provide custom tours in Slovenia and are based in the capitol of Ljubljana.  We talk to both gentlemen about this picturesque country located in the heart of Europe bordering Italy and Austria. It is a country with great natural beauty, ranging from Alps in the north to plains, rolling hills, forest and Adriatic coast line. Luxury Slovenia: http://www.youfeelslovenia.com Links mentioned in the episode: https://www.kempinski.com/en/istria/palace-portoroz/ http://www.ljubljanafestival.si/en/ http://www.odprtakuhna.si/en/ http://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/home/ http://www.park-skocjanske-jame.si/en https://www.virtuoso.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/  

On this episode we talk to Erin Bagnell, she is the public relations manager for Visit Richmond.  Visit Richmond: https://www.visitrichmondva.com Links mentioned in the episode: http://henricus.org http://historicstjohnschurch.org https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/richmond/MonumentAveHD.html http://www.fireflourandfork.com http://www.dominionriverrock.com http://www.venturerichmond.com/events/venture/easter.html http://www.smv.org https://maymont.org http://www.lewisginter.org https://www.kingsdominion.com https://www.destinationhotels.com/quirk-hotel http://www.jeffersonhotel.com http://www.jamesriverpark.org/visit-the-park/getting-there.php http://www.virginiacapitol.gov http://www.metzgerbarandbutchery.com http://www.heritagerva.com https://www.monticello.org https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org http://blackhistorymuseum.org http://www.poemuseum.org Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/

On this episode we welcome Eric Friedman, marketing director at Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vermont. We talk to him about the Mad River Valley and a quintessential Vermont get away.    Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.madriverglen.com http://www.madriverbarn.com https://www.hydeawayinn.com http://www.sugarbush.com http://www.madrivervalley.com/4th http://www.benjerry.com/about-us/factory-tours http://alchemistbeer.com https://www.lawsonsfinest.com http://americanflatbread.com http://www.pitcherinn.com http://www.peasantvt.com http://www.mixcupcakerie.com http://www.warrenstore.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!  

Today we talk about the City of Brotherly Love with Michael Milne who, along with his wife Larissa, runs the website ChangesinLongitude.com, it was the winner of the 2013 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver Award for Best Travel Blog. They have been traveling the world in search of the tasty, the historic and the quirky. Join us today as we talk about all things Philadelphia! We discuss everything from Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell to the Penn Relays & the Mummers Parade. Links to places talked about in the episode: http://www.readingterminalmarket.org https://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm http://www.franklinfountain.com http://bassettsicecream.com http://www.monaco-philadelphia.com http://morrishousehotel.com http://www.barnesfoundation.org http://www.fortmifflin.us http://www.simeonemuseum.org http://muttermuseum.org http://www.theyorockyfilmtour.net http://www.phillymummers.com http://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park Michael & Larissa’s Site http://www.changesinlongitude.com Follow Michael & Larissa on Twitter https://twitter.com/Changes_Long Follow Michael & Larissa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChangesInLongitude/ Michael & Larissa Milne Photos with Rocky https://www.flickr.com/photos/changesinlongitude/sets/72157654058613034/ Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!  

On this episode we finish our conversation with Jessica Spiegel of ItalyExplained.com. We talk about Italian breakfasts, farm stays, agri turisom, festivals, cultural differences between the US and Italy, Italian soccer and of course Italian food. Links: Jessica’s Site - http://italyexplained.com Red Rooster - http://www.redrooster.it/en/ Hotel Star System in Italy - http://italyexplained.com/hotel-stars-in-italy-what-they-mean/ Dining In Italy - http://italyexplained.com/eating-in-italy-menu-dining-tips/ Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/      

On this episode we talk about all things Italy with Jessica Spiegel, who runs the website ItalyExplained.com. She has been writing about Italy for nearly 10 years including two ebooks. We talk about Italian trains, gelato and much, much more as the Discovery Map Travel Podcast goes to Italy! Links: Jessica’s Site - http://italyexplained.com Isola Bella - http://www.isoleborromee.it/eng/isola-bella.html Dining In Italy - http://italyexplained.com/eating-in-italy-menu-dining-tips/ Hotel Star System in Italy - http://italyexplained.com/hotel-stars-in-italy-what-they-mean/ Follow Mark on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/  

On today's episode we talk to Christine Quigley from the Narragansett, Rhode Island. We talk about a wide range of topics relating to this costal city, which is a part of the smallest state in the US.  We even dive into the difference between New England and Manhattan clam chowder.  http://narragansettcoc.com Our sponsor for this episode: http://narrowriverkayaks.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: http://aquabluehotels.com http://narragansettlionsclub.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=16 http://www.blockislandferry.com http://adventurelandri.com http://www.gilbertstuartmuseum.org http://www.sevenbs.com http://www.francesfleet.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/    

On this week's super-sized episode we talk with James Ward, owner of Epic Tours about the Big Island of Hawaii.  James talks with Mark about how diverse this island is, featuring everything from green sand beaches, to black lava rock fields, to maybe even some snow.  https://www.epicbigisland.com http://www.discoverymap.com Sponsors https://www.islandnaturals.com http://htbg.com http://www.cribhawaii.com  Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/  

On today's episode we talk with Michelle Hrvat. She is anAmerican living in Vienna, Austria. She has the highlysuccessful and informative blog American in Vienna. Join us asMichelle shares her take on this wonderful Central Europeancity.  http://americaninvienna.com https://www.instagram.com/michelle_terese https://twitter.com/americanvienna https://www.facebook.com/americaninvienna Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.motel-one.com/en/hotels/vienna/hotel-wien-westbahnhof/ http://www.prater.at/GeneralInformation.php?LI=1 https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/green-vienna/parks-gardens-center http://www.austria.info/uk/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/christmas-markets/christmas-markets-in-vienna http://www.discoverymap.com Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld Follow Discovery Map on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map    

Today we talk with Pat Richardson who is a volunteer at GreatSmoky Mountains National Park and is the owner of Santa's Claus-etin Gatlinburg, TN.Links Mentioned in the Episode:www.DiscoveryMap.comwww.Gatlinburg.comwww.SantasClaus-et.comwww.nps.gov/grsm/index.htmFollow Mark Ciociola at:www.instagram.com/markmapstheworldFollow Discovery Map at:www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ 

On this episode we talk with Jessica Willi of the Block IslandTourism Council.www.BlockIslandInfo.comwww.DiscoveryMap.comwww.blockislandstay.comFollow Mark Ciociola atwww.instagram.com/markmapstheworldFollow Discovery Map at:www.instagram.com/discovery_map 

On this episode we talk with Munchan Magan about his nativeIreland. He is a travel writer and is a regular contributor to TheRight Hook in Ireland.www.manchan.comwww.twitter.com/manchanmaganLinks mentioned in the show:www.elegant.iewww.ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/eden/www.greatlighthouses.comFollow Mark Ciociola:www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/Follow Discovery Map:www.instagram.com/discovery_map/