LTnT - Lifestyle, Travel & Technology

Introduction to "Corona Virus (COVID-19) - Update Episode October "In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander and Garry scan through and analyze the internet on the rising numbers of people testing positive for the Corona Virus. Despite the increase in numbers of positive testing, the number of people being sent to the ICU has not increased at the same rate, which for many governments is a positive sign.  Despite this, governments around the world are limiting movement within cities as well as placing neighboring and risk countries on a blacklist.Even Trump was tested positive recently, after the first 2020 presidential debate. Only after 4 days did he return to office. Wouldn't he still be contagious?Podcast Episode SummaryThe numbersBlacklisted CountriesBerlin's limitations Testing Trumps COVID-19 caseFuture of South East Asia and being able to live there after the Pandemic  Traveling despite the Corona Virus 2020 so far QuotablesAlexander - "...you could really tell that once he took off his mask, he was really gasping for air..."Garry - "...my sister has done it a few times, she has to do it for her job..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.cdc.gov/https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/austria/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump.htmlhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/812324/episodes/5171320-the-year-2020-so-far

Introduction to "Think Critical"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the host Alexander has Jakob on the show as a guest again, to go over some things Jakob wanted to reiterate from the last time he was on the show. His message is to think critical about everything and anything - whether it is media from the news, facts from unreliable sources or advertisements of companies. All this requires one to think critical and come to an appropriate interpretation or decision based on thinking more critical.Podcast Episode SummaryJakob's opening messageVideo GamesAlexander's introduction to console gaming because of his father Problem solving skills left and right side of the human brainThink about things more criticallySecond guess everythingFake spacelast name after marriage genetically modified mosquitoes  closing message QuotablesAlexander - "...video games are always built in a way where you need to solve a riddle or a problem..."Jakob - "...a lot of things aren't being questioned enough..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.instagram.com/ltnt.vienna/https://www.facebook.com/LTnT.Vienna/https://ltnt.buzzsprout.com/

Introduction to "Tech usage in the Philippines "In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander and Garry look into the usage of tech related products and services in the Philippines among Filipino's and Filipina's. Alexander being half Filipino, he knows that social media is a big thing among the people in the Philippines. Sure, social media is a big thing for a lot of us, but the Filipino's on average spend around  50 hours a week on their preferred social media platform overtaking most of Europe. Unlike many countries in Europe that are considered to be very conservative when it comes to anything tech related, the Philippines is trying to become a key player within the tech industry. They want to achieve this by implementing a Blockchain-based network for legal documents as well as salary's, which is being tested by the central bank of the Philippines. It is also the very first country, where their central bank are open to this emerging trend and are testing it out and even offering incentives for any company to set up their headquarters in the dedicated economic area called CEZA. Podcast Episode SummarySocial Media Usage of Philippines versus EuropeTik Tok - Filipino's are known for dancing Almost all business in the Philippines have an online presenceApple phones safer than Android phones?People of the Philippines are more open to new techPower of Blockchain TechnologyTokenisation Central Bank of the Philippines testing blockchain technologySilicon Valley of Asia aka Crypto Valley in the Philippines - CEZA = Cagayan Economic Zone AuthorityCEZA is Government backedScammersCryptcurrency and Blockchain is NOT the same QuotablesAlexander - "...the central bank of the Philippines - they are the first central bank in the world that are actually trying to implement a blockchain based society..."Garry - "...they overtake Europeans in average usage...50 hours a week..."Recommended Resourceshttps://newsinfo.inquirer.net/997067/tech-hub-ceza-eyed-as-silicon-valley-of-asiahttps://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2020-philippines#:~:text=There%20were%2073.00%20million%20social,at%2067%25%20in%20January%202020.https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127983/philippines-leading-social-media-platforms/https://www.buzzsprout.com/812324/episodes/5585008-philippines-and-russia-versus-austriahttps://www.instagram.com/ltnt.vienna/https://www.facebook.com/LTnT.Vienna/

Introduction to "Philippines and Russia versus Austria"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander and Garry compare their hometown to the places they originally come from. In Garry's case, being Russian but having the Austrian citizenship, he compares both countries based on his experiences and preferences. The same with Alexander, being half Filipino - half Austrian, he also compares the countries based on the same criteria. Podcast Episode SummaryHow long would it take you to travel the Philippines Banaue Rice TerracesNature between Austria and Philippines Nature in Russia  Trans-Siberian RailwayManila Bay looks like Miami Beach Mayon Volcano Filipino HospitalityFilipino Feasts - Kamayan, LechonEating out in PH, RU and AUTFilipinos are ranked #8 in the world and #1 in Asia for the friendliest and most hospitable peopleStreet-foodHuge Shopping Mall Culture in Asia and Russia2 of the biggest shopping malls in the world are located in the Philippines Philippines caters more towards expats than Austria doesAustria has the benefit of a proper working infrastructureNightlife in Moscow QuotablesAlexander - "...people want to get out of poverty they want to do something and some tend to get very creative and solve a problem..."Garry - "...same with russia, we have a bunch of topography - we have desert, we have tropical, we have temperate forest..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/812324/episodes/4317605-our-train-travel-experienceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banaue_Rice_Terraceshttps://mb.com.ph/2020/09/23/mayor-isko-manila-bay-white-sand-project-to-boost-tourism-business-in-manila/

Introduction to "Hunting Adolf Hitler"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander and Garry discuss the theory of Adolf Hitler's escape to South America. Alexander tuned in to one of "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast episodes, where Tim Kennedy appeared as a guest and promotes a show, he was a part of - "Hunting Hitler". Tim explains the theory and adds a short backstory for context.Based on this JRE episode and History channel's TV show "Hunting Hitler" the hosts of the LTnT podcast discuss various areas they picked up watching either TV show or podcast episode. They highlight some overwhelming details like the infamous, supposedly Nazi camp "Colonia Dignidad" now named "Villa Baviera", which is a Bavarian inspired village established by emigrant Germans that fled in post-World War II, known for the internment, torture and murder of dissidents during General Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship. Podcast Episode SummaryJoe Rogan Experience Podcast #1117 - Tim KennedyHistory Channel's "Hunting Hitler"Host's stance on the theoryPossible escape routes German settlements in South America Torture and murder of political prisonersExperimenting on twins Proud Nazis in South America Garry's great grandfather fought in the red army in WWIIOperation PaperclipConcentration CampsHitler's "Mein Kampf"QuotablesAlexander - "...german tiger tanks were far superior over anything else..." Garry - "...it is more about experimenting to see what happens to one twin if they do something to the other twin..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.history.co.uk/shows/hunting-hitlerhttp://podcasts.joerogan.net/https://www.instagram.com/ltnt.vienna/https://ltnt.buzzsprout.com/

Introduction to "iOS vs Android"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki go over the battle between the two titans of mobile operating systems - Google's Android and Apple's iOS. First, the hosts mention what phones they preferred using over the years with the accompanying operating system that comes with the phone. Alexander then goes through some statistics regarding the performance of each operating system and their respective features they offer to consumers. At first glance, it is clear that Apple products and its OS are - on the spectrum of low-end to high-end products - rather leaning towards the high-end side, whereas Android based products have a wider range, offering anything from budget-friendly to expensive premium products. Podcast Episode SummaryWhat phones do the hosts use and why?StatisticsMarket ShareNumber of phones being used with one or the other OSApp storePro's and Con'sApple's history with gamingPressure from Huawei Epic games controversyCustomization of your phone's setupSecurity and Updates Voice Assistants Why do we choose one OS over the other QuotablesAlexander - "...these 2 platforms pretty much account for virtually almost every single phone in the last couple of years..."Garry - "...the OS (Apple) is pretty easy to use, much easier than Android for sure..."Nikki - "...for Apple's standards that is pretty cheap..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/android-vs-ios/https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/android-vs-ios-which-mobile-os-is-besthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1VWx3Z0R52zGHsAAdaOOb0?si=b4UvXSDlTdKUUwPCag071A

Introduction to "Hotel, Hostel or Poshtel?"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki discuss what the difference is between a hotel, a hostel and a poshtel. As the younger generation prefers a more intimate and personalized experience when traveling, the tendency for them to choose a hostel or a poshtel over the traditional hotel is much higher. Despite the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people in Europe have become impatient and started to travel to hot spot destinations like Ibiza or Prague to be able to enjoy their time with little to no limits and to avoid the strict guidelines given by governments in their home country. One of these guidelines in Austria for example is that businesses like bars, pubs and clubs are only allowed to be open until a specific time which is non existent in the aforementioned hot spot destinations. At these destination, the tourists are booking stays at hostels and poshtels more than they are booking accommodations in the surrounding hotels. Podcast Episode SummaryWhat are Poshtels compared to Hostels and Hotels?Why would you choose one over the other?Hotel Star RatingBristol Hotel and a short summary of the historyDuring your last holiday trip did you stay in a hotel or hostel?What do Hostels offer?Alexander used to go crazy ordering room service Characteristics of a Hostel and Poshtel and reasons why you would choose a Poshtel over a HostelQuotablesAlexander - "...in other words it is an upscale, luxury Hostel..."Garry - "...if you are traveling around Austria and you're not staying in these places for long, staying in hostels like these or Pensions is quite popular..." Nikki - "...you'll probably look for hostels naturally, because it is an affordable option..."Recommended Resources https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/vielc-hotel-bristol-a-luxury-collection-hotel-vienna/https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/the-irresistible-rise-of-the-poshtelhttps://www.businessinsider.com/poshtels-are-the-new-travel-trend-2015-7?r=DE&IR=T

Introduction to "The Year 2020 so far"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki cover various events and occurrences the year 2020 had to offer so far. It would be accurate to say that the year of 2020 has been one of the worst years if not THE worst year for all of us. The year started off with WW3 almost breaking out, then the Taal volcano eruption and with the most recent event being the Beirut port explosion. In between was or is of course the whole situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, which is not to be forgotten.In this episode the hosts will go through a list of occurrences and events taking place in the year of 2020. They will go through what has happened, what the after effects were and give their opinions on it. Podcast Episode SummaryHong Kong ProtestsUS vs Persian General = almost ignited WW3Ukrainian Passenger plan shot downPrince Harry and Meghan Markel stepped down from royal dutiesAustralian Bush FireTaal volcano eruptionTrump impeachment Wuhan Hospital constructed Kobe Bryant's death BrexitHarvey WeinsteinCOVID-19 Pandemic Sporting Events cancelled Declassified information of UFO's = failed attempt to raid Area 51US leaves WHOElon Musk becomes a father Locusts invade Africa leading to huge damages George Floyd's deathHistoric SpaceX Launch of NASA astronauts Global protests igniting after the death of George FloydBeirut Port ExplosionKamala Harris becomes Joe Biden's running mate making her the first female black american Vice President nominee Russian VaccineQuotablesAlexander - "...the explosion started a domino effect as it lead to food shortages..."Garry - "...the footage existed for a long long time..."Nikki - "...there are a lot of vaccine manufacturers that are quite close to actually developing something..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/812324/2934271 - Taal volcano episodehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/812324/4115348 - George Floyd's Death https://www.buzzsprout.com/812324/4964456 - Major Players in the Space Tourism Industry

Introduction to "Apps we use on a daily"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander & Nikki discuss the applications they use most frequently and also mention the ones they use less frequently. Anything from productivity apps, to-do apps to entertainment apps will be discussed in this technology episode. Tune in to find out what these apps are that they use and perhaps there is one that might help you!Podcast Episode SummaryMost used apps on a dailyGrammarlyBitpandaCoinMarketCapSmart Apps for Smart HomeHue App - Smart LightsApps for ordering foodMjamLieferserviceOnline MarketWillhabenSports AppF1 appChampions League AppWeb BrowserBrave BrowserMusic appSpotifyQuotables Alexander - "...one app I check multiple times during a 24 hour period is Bitpanda..."Nikki - "...Brave is free and open sourced and it blocks ads and website trackers..."Recommended Resourceshttps://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/ltnt-lifestyle-travel-technology/id1498088932https://open.spotify.com/show/1VWx3Z0R52zGHsAAdaOOb0?si=LLYHhlvRQ_qrggLetYgjfQhttps://www.bitpanda.com/enhttps://www.mjam.net/?sem_tracker=414408329https://www.willhaben.at/iadhttps://brave.com/?ref=anh263/https://www.spotify.com/lt/premium/?utm_source=at-de_brand_contextual-desktop_text&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=alwayson_emea_at_premiumbusiness_core_brand+contextual-desktop+text+exact+at-de+google&gclsrc=ds

Introduction to "Major Players of the Space Tourism Industry"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki take you on an imaginary trip to space discussing the new emerging industry of Space Tourism. The hosts discuss all the major players within this industry like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin and compare differences on what they plan to offer tourists and at what price. There currently are 3 different kinds of space flights dedicated to space tourists, Orbital flight, Sub-Orbital flight and Lunar flight. Tune in to find out what the differences are between these flights and learn more about one thing the hosts all find fascinating - Low Earth Orbit Space Hotel. Some of these companies have already asked for capital and in return, tourists either get a reservation spot on the waiting list or bracing to start the journey. Some of these space tourism company's are even developing a hyper-sonic flight that reduces a 12 hour flight to just 90 minutes.Podcast Episode SummaryWhat is Space Travel and all kinds of it?First Space Tourist5 Key players in the Space Tourism industrySpaceXVirgin GalacticBlue OriginOrion BoeingPricing for a flightHyper-sonic FlightStar-shipFacebook wanting to provide Internet access to remote areasQuotablesAlexander - "...SpaceX expressed a certain interest in hypersonic flight..."Garry - "...you are going for a 3 day training..."Nikki - "...all these different company's, they all bounce off of each other..." Recommended Resourceshttps://www.spacex.com/human-spaceflight/https://www.virgingalactic.com/https://www.blueorigin.com/https://www.orionspan.com/https://www.boeing.com/space/

Introduction to "TCK's - Third Culture Kids"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki discuss something they all have in common - being TCK's - also know as Third Culture Kids. The term TCK is used to describe someone who is (or was as a child) raised in a country/culture different to the one of their parents. Alex having Austrian and Filipino parents, lived in various countries as he was growing up. The same goes for Nikki and Garry too. Nikki, having German parents, has spent a big part of his life in African countries, where as Garry, who has Russian parents was born and raised in Austria. In this episode the hosts look at common issues and problems TCK's have or experience on a regular and share whether they can relate to it and how. There many pros and cons growing up in different countries, which will also be discussed in this episode.Episode SummaryWhat is a TCKWhat makes Alexander a TCKWhat makes Nikki a TCKWhat makes Garry a TCKPros and Cons Languages spoken withing the hosts' family'sWhere is Home for the hostsHow is English for the hosts and their family'sWhat language do you think in when you are angryDo the hosts feel like a foreigner in their home country's or the country of their current residenceDo TCK's notice other TCK's?What do the hosts like and dislike about being a TCKWhere are you from?What should TCK parents teach their kids of being a TCK?QuotablesAlexander - "...(TCK's) tend to think in various languages in various situations, at least thats the case for me..."Garry - "...I went to an international school, so i was always surrounded by TCK's..."Nikki - "...home is not so much connected to place, in my opinion..."Recommended Resourceshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1VWx3Z0R52zGHsAAdaOOb0?si=EUFhmUjbRfWDsXNekL2mfghttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20161117-third-culture-kids-citizens-of-everywhere-and-nowherehttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/mar/09/third-culture-kid-identity-different-cultureshttps://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Third%20Culture%20Kid

Introduction to "Cardano (ADA) Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Network"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki discuss a cryptocurrency recently gaining a lot of hype for their developments within the industry. Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of the company behind the ADA token - IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong) - has been making big moves and continuously announcing this updates on Twitter and other various platforms. Since the beginning of the year the cryptocurrency managed to increase in value by approximately 200%. The update of the Shelly network represents the fully decentralized network and has been implemented recently, making it possible for ADA holder to stake their Cardano tokens and earn a reward for doing so. This can be compared to a dividend pay-out for traditional dividend paying stocks.Tune in to find out more about this revolutionary crypto trying to shake up the industry.Podcast Episode SummaryHistory and Background of the Cardano Cryptocurrency What can Blockchain Technology do for a user?Ethereum vs Cardano possible collaboration or partnership with LItecoinYear-to-date gains up 200% for CardanoCrypto Market and Stock Market reflection during the PandemicDeFi Market BoomLibra Project by FacebookQuotablesAlexander - "...each cryptocurrency has its own aim or purpose - one might be for financial transactions and the other one might be for verification processes..."Garry - "...I have an Adblocker for chrome I also have Ghostery - it keeps track of trackers of websites..."Nikki - "...we had corona and the after effects, I am sure the market has been shaken up a lot..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.cardano.org/https://iohk.io/en/https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/cardano/

Introduction to "The Great Corona Depression"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander and Garry invited Jakob to the podcast again to talk about a phenomena increasing during the time of the pandemic. Mental health issues such as depression has been increasing due to longer periods of isolation and barely any human contact. This of course can have a massive negative effect on ones mental health.As Jakob himself had suffered from mental health problems, he felt this topic needed to be addressed, since this issue can turn very serious if left "untreated". In general, it seems the number of people with mental health problems are increasing in the western world, whereas other countries or cultures see it more as a disgrace to the family if one of their family members suffers from this. Podcast Episode SummaryWhy does Jakob want to talk about this topicMost Americans seem to suffer from mental health issuesJakob's first hand experienceDifferent cultures/nations see mental health in different waysDo Russians tend to be more serious?Anxiety vs Nervousness Different forms of mental health issuesIntrovert and ExtrovertAble to be by yourself and be happy with yourself Growing up struggling is good - to an extentFather/Mother reflexesSeek helpQuotablesAlexander - "...mental health is something, i feel, your are suffering from unwillingly or involuntarily..." Garry - "...how your culture deals with mental health. Is it normal to be stressed, is it accepted to have problems?..."Jakob - "...all of a sudden the things that gave me my boost didn't give me that boost anymore..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.htmlhttps://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-healthhttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtmlhttps://www.who.int/mental_health/en/

Introduction to "Sex Tourism: Ping Pong Show of Thailand"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki talk about a topic, not many are comfortable discussing about, but still needs to be addressed. This episode will be on the infamous Ping Pong Show that you can experience in Thailand. A few years back, Alexander lived in Bangkok for almost a year with his family, so he is no stranger to what is available in Bangkok or even Thailand as a whole, since he and his family needed to entertain guests and provide these guests with an authentic Thai experience. A lot of people know about the Ping Pong Show as this "performance" that is not really available anywhere else other than in this part of Asia and thus would like to be a part of it. Alexander goes into detail, what exactly happens, how they got there and how the show progresses. He even mentions, why he was unable to continue living in Bangkok and decided to move away from his family.Podcast Episode SummaryAmsterdam Red Light DistrictBangkokAlexander's experience in BangkokBangkok Happy HourAustrian/Viennese Prostitution Human Trafficking Jim Jefferies view on prostitutionUniqueness of Bangkok and what it can do to foreignersA common occurrence of foreigners in Bangkok with local womenPing Pong Show - for some a must to experience when visiting ThailandAlexander's mom bringing guests to the Ping Pong ShowPattayaWhat Alexander experienced when at the Ping Pong ShowAct I - Ping Pongs with Basketball HoopsAct II -  Ping Pongs and audience member's mouthAct III - Glass bottles with liquidsAct IV - Pickles and DartsAct V - Razor BladesQuotablesAlexander - "...each lady had their own act that they were pretty much portraying or                         displaying..."Garry - "...going through the red light district is part of being a tourist there..."Nikki - "...this is where human trafficking comes in and plays a big part, because a                   lot of these girls in Vienna they come or they get from the Ukraine,                                 Philippines,..." Recommended Resourceshttps://www.unodc.org/https://www.instagram.com/ltnt.vienna/https://www.facebook.com/LTnT.Vienna/

Introduction to "Beers and Brews from around the world"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki talk about a very important topic - BEERS! They talk about all the different beers they have consumed during their travels or while living abroad. There are some beers that have really stood out, whether good or bad.They compare beers from different countries and talk about their most favorable ones. They also share which beers they would choose, if they were stranded on an island and only had the choice of 3 beers to bring. They also mention a Vienna-based independent nano-brewery, Wappler Brewing, the owner being a good friend of Nikki's. They've even won an award for one of their beers!Podcast Episode SummaryHistory of BeerOktoberfest Beers of different countries What types of beer Nikki prefersWappler Brewing Garry's preferenceFischer BräuRussian BeerAsian beersSan Miguel PHSouth American BeerStranded Island - which 3 beers would you want to have with you?QuotablesAlexander - "...whenever they taste Austrian beer they notice a difference in the taste of it. Locals would say its because of the water we get from the alps..."Garry - "...you wouldn't drink a lot of those, you would have like one to try it..."Nikki - ".. Wappler Brewing, which is their brewery here in Vienna..."Recommended Resourceshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1VWx3Z0R52zGHsAAdaOOb0?si=vhhX3nFVSd6nBG89IKxJjQhttps://wapplerbrewing.com/https://www.instagram.com/wapplerbrewing/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/sanmiguelbeerph/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/ottakringerbrauerei/?hl=en

Introduction to "GPU's - Graphics Processing Unit"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki talk about GPU's, also known as Graphics Processing Units and how they play a vital role in computers across many industries. Considered to be the soul of a computer, it makes video games look as beautiful as they do and with a new hype surrounding ray tracing, the new generation of GPU's are promising to deliver this new technology.The hosts cover different types of GPU's and also share with the audience what GPU they are using in their computers. They then continue by talking about the difference in GPU's between both computers and consoles for gaming, discuss why the component is such a vital one, how it is being used to mine cryptocurrency's and make the assumption where this technology may lead in the future and what it might provide to consumers.Podcast Epsiode SummaryGPU's - what is it? what does it do? How does one use it?CPU considered to be the brain and the GPU the soul of a computerVariations of GPU'sRay Tracing TechnologyThe new GPU's considered to be the new CPU'sDeep learning, AI, IoTCryptocurrency Mining with GPU'sShould you upgrade your PC for Ray Tracing?QuotablesAlexander - "...CPU is the so called brain of a computer and the GPU is the soul of a computer..."Garry - "...it's the new titan with the rtx feature the 20000 series has..."Nikki - "...for a long time NVIDIA have been on the top spot..."Recommneded Resourceshttps://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/graphics-cards/best-graphics-cards-1291458https://uk.pcmag.com/graphic-cards/90606/the-best-graphics-cardshttps://www.consumerreports.org/computers/why-even-non-gamers-may-want-a-powerful-graphics-card/

Introduction to "Our TRAIN travel experiences"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki share their experiences while they were traveling by train around the world. One of the hosts, even wants to take the train across the whole of Russia. Tune in to find out who would do this.The hosts talk about some memorable train trips in specific countries/regions they had and share some details that might be different from other countries. They also compare the national trains from European countries and discuss which country is known for their trains almost always being on time. Podcast SummaryAlexander's experiencesNikki's experiencesComfort of train travelAstana train travelEuropean border-less train travelWhich country has the most punctual trains in EuropeHow comfortable is it traveling by train in Austria or in EuropeEurope wide train ticketsease of use - train stations are mostly in city centers Garry's experiencesBeautiful scenery while traveling with trainTickets for train travelTravel essentialsQuotablesAlexander - "...when i was in switzerland, the trains were always delayed..."Garry - "...anyone who comes to Austria is really happy about the train systrem here..."Nikki - "...the blue train in South Africa, it goes from Victoria to Capetown..."Recommended Resourceshttps://thesavvybackpacker.com/complete-guide-to-train-travel-in-europe/https://www.interrail.eu/enhttps://www.raileurope.com/

Introduction to "Pride Month for LGBTQ Community"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki cover the annual event of Pride Month, what it stands for, what the movement wants to achieve and all known gender identifications and sexual orientations.The hosts talk about the events that take place in Vienna during the month of June that supports the LGBT Community and also a very well known spokesperson for the community - Thomas Neuwirth also known as Conchita Wurst - who also won the Eurovision Song contest in 2014. The hosts are educated by finding out all the available and known gender identifications and sexual orientations and what they mean. Podcast Episode SummaryLife BallOver-the-top costumes Stonewall riots (civil rights movement)Conchita Wurst - Thomas NeuwirthAll different kinds of Pride'sNikki shares how they have quotas at work when it comes to hiring for anti discrimination law Austrian government accepting of the LGBTQ CommunitySame Sex pedestrian traffic lights to show suuportFined for misidentifying gender of a person in Canadaadding a special toilette - non - binary - cause problems?Showcasing gay pride in cartoon animations targeted for toddlers and small children Quotables Alexander - "...it was a public reminder for the LGBT community..."Garry - "...it might be wrong to misgender them but you cannot put someone in jail or fine them for saying that..."Nikki - "...it moves with the Zeitgeist, when we were younger in the 80's and 90's, most cartoons especially the american ones, were all about war..."Recommended Resourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_pridehttps://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/01/health/pride-month-origin-trnd/index.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/gay-lesbian-asexual-what-are-all-the-sexualities?r=DE&IR=T#queer-13https://www.fcconline.org/celebrating-differences/

Introduction to "Guest: Ali Hasnain"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alex and Nikki invited their good friend and fellow third culture kid, Ali Hasnain to the show to talk about racism, comedy and his podcast "Kimchi Curry". (Links to his IG profile and YouTube Channel can be found below)The episode dives into the #BlackLivesMatter movement, which is an international human rights movement, originating from within the African-American community, which campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people, highlighting the most recent incident of police brutality - the death of George Floyd. This lead to the ignition of global protests and people are demanding change.After backing off of racism, the episode showcases the comedy career of Ali and the comedy scene in Vienna. Despite living in a German speaking country and Ali's skits being mostly in English, there is a big demand for English speaking comedians in Vienna and Ali asks everyone to just sign up for an open mic night and try it out!Podcast Episode SummaryProtests in Vienna for the death of George FloydDeath of George Floyd because of police officer Derek Chauvin #BLM, Black Lives Matter MovementDerek Chauvin, reckless history and disciplinary actionsProtestsAgent Provocateur Strange piles of bricks showing up all over city'sLootingHasan Minhaj on how Asian/American and Arab/Americans react to violence against Afro/AmericansAli's racist encounters and experience being half Pakistani and half IndianHindustan Alex's experience with racism in AustriaWhite privilege and how some white people don't believe in white privilegeAli's resentment towards India for being part Pakistani   Does Alex also have this kind of resenment?Racial abuse in schools by teachers Eventually everyone will be brown  Racist situation during a comedy showAli's comedic career in Austria, ViennaOpen mic comedyAli's comedy FB pagehttps://www.facebook.com/AliTheHasnain/about/?ref=page_internalKimchi Curry https://open.spotify.com/show/0unzECG0X7eKoTpLkckv9X?si=99v9JJp8QwWpl2JGdEIjcAAli's closing messageAli plugging his stuffQuotablesAlexander - "...im half asian half european, I am half brown, half white. I feel brown here in Austria, I feel white in Asia..."Nikki - "...how perverse and how paradox is it that the Americans who helped to beat fascism in Europe throughout one of the greatest sacrifices of human life in history..."Ali - "...I've been stopped by the police once, and i always thought to myself, I always wondered to myself was it racist or was it because my hair was really long?..."Recommended Resourceshttps://blacklivesmatter.com/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/08/us/derek-chauvin-court-monday-george-floyd-latest/index.htmlhttps://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/01/us/derek-chauvin-what-we-know-trnd/index.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJCPT9LOR02nN2EeFPuimghttps://www.instagram.com/alithehasnain/

Introduction to "Bitcoin (BTC) Halving Event"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, Alexander will be the only one hosting due to unforeseen circumstances. The episode will cover a major event everyone involved with cryptocurrency knows about or at least has heard of - The Bitcoin (BTC) halving event.Alexander will dive into the topic of the Bitcoin Halving Event answering questions like what is a cryptocurrency? and what is a blockchain? He explains what Bitcoin is and why so many are already involved with the currency. He continues on by explaining how the technology behind Bitcoin works and how there is a reward system for so called "miners". This term will also be explained in the episode.Alexander ends by summarizing the episode and giving out his suggestion on which platform/broker/exchange he uses and why he chose to stick with this company.Podcast Episode SummaryWhat is a cryptocurrency?What is a blockchain? blockchain technology?Proof of Work consensus algorithmWhat is Bitcoin?Bitcoin (BTC) Halving EventBitcoin NetworkWhat does this mean exactly?History of BTC Halving EventsTheory of the Halving event and the chain reaction it sets offWhere can I buy bitcoins or other cryptocurrency?QuotablesAlexander - "...blockchain is the technology that enables the existence of cryptocurrency while the cryptocurrency itself is pretty much a medium of exchange..."Alexander - "...these miners get rewards in the form of Bitcoins..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/austria/https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/25622442https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin.asphttps://www.investopedia.com/bitcoin-halving-4843769

Introduction to "Guest Speaker: Jakob HOMOLA"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander & Garry invite their very first guest to the podcast: Jakob HOMOLA. Jakob, who has an interest and experience in immunology and tumor pathways, is currently finishing his Bachelor's degree in microbiology and genetics. While doing so, he also works in the Anna Spiegel research building at the Medical University being a member of the research team headed by Professor Dr. Bergmann, specializing in colon carcinomas and oncolytic viruses, especially the influenza viruses and how they can be used to treat cancer.Jakob talks about his research team and how they study viruses to treat tumors and how his team came up with a grant suggesting how they would produce a vaccine that could fight/treat the COVID-19. He will also share his  general knowledge on his interest in tumor pathways and immunology as well as give his opinion on certain conspiracy theories that are circulating the web. Podcast Episode SummaryHow and why Jakob chose the path he is takingGenetics = playing Lego with peopleStudying Microbiology and GeneticsCancer Researchunfair funding of cancer research programs partying/going out could lead to great networking opportunities Immunology and Tumor Pathways Jakob was part of a paper that was publishedCurrent research being done by Jakob and the team he is a part of headed by Dr. BergmannWriting up a grant on how to tackle the corona vaccineConspiracy theories related to the corona virus and Jakob's opinionsHow prepared was the world for a pandemic like the COVID-19 pandemicHow long may it take for a working vaccine to be made to the public?Bureaucracy in scientific research Is there money in scientific research or science in general?More conspiracy theories Aluminum in vaccinesHerd immunityOpinion: Will the corona virus be an annual recurrenceOpinion: Is COVID-19 man-made?HIVDoes Jakob believe in God?Message from JakobQuotableAlexander - "...I would imagine that most resources are redirected to find a solution for the corona virus..."Garry - "...the corona virus follows more of a linear structure..."Jakob - "...the corona virus, I would say, is less prone to mutation..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.meduniwien.ac.at/hp/pathobiochemie-und-genetik/allgemeine-informationen/institut-fuer-medizinische-genetik/https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/hp/pathobiochemie-und-genetik/https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/hp/anna-spiegel-forschungsgebaeude/https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/index.php?id=688&res=michael_bergmannhttps://www.instagram.com/johnny_homeboy/M

Introduction to "Our AIR Travel experiences, short and long haul flights"In this travel episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki go airborne. They discuss some of their most memorable moments when flying across the globe, which airlines they prefer using and why they choose to use their services and also share what their travel essentials are. They also share what they do to prepare themselves in terms of entertainment, comfort and mindset to adapt to the destination of your journey to combat jet lag. Podcast Episode SummaryNikki's evacuation flight from Burundi Nikki's longest flight from Vienna to SingaporeComparing flights and their classes of seatsAlexander's frequent travels to and from South East AsiaBad experiences with certain airlines Low Cost Carrier - AirAsia - Tony Fernandez  Longest Long-haul flight Preparation for flight - Entertainment, ClothingGarry's longest flight from Paris to Seychelles Download Movies and TV Shows for long haul flights Worst experiences on a flight - Turbulence Tipps and TricksQuotablesAlexander - "...it felt like the plane dropped 200m..." Garry - "...if we fall we are going to die anyway, whats the point..."Nikki - "...on most airplane seats there isn't one single position that comfortable enough..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/how-to-survive-a-long-haul-flight/https://www.skyscanner.net/news/tips/how-to-survive-a-long-haul-flighthttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/long-haul-travel-advice-help-tips/

Introduction to "Life After COVID-19"In this COVID-19 update episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki discuss what life could look like after the pandemic, after the Corona virus (if it even will ever disappear). They ponder how life has already changed for themselves and how much more it could change.Since nobody knows for certain how life will be after lock-downs have been lifted and travel has resumed, the hosts sourced popular questions from various media outlets and answered them with their opinions on how it could turn out. They cover topics related to tech, traffic/transport, airplane traveling and costs, pollution (green recovery vs fossil fuel frenzy), the overlooked public health sector and simply global trade and global relations. They also discuss some of the fake news circulating the web at the moment that has many people believing in them!Podcast Episode SummaryPulitzer-prize winning public health journalist Laurie GarrettVaccines Fake newsConspiracy theories Will we be tech-dependent in the long-haul? Will rush-hour be confined to history?Fossil Fuel Frenzy or Green Recovery?Will global trade increase?"Overlooked" public health sectorBill Gates warning the world of a pandemic - next thing to worry about = Bio- Terrorism Will the use of air travel recover or will prices increase?How will cinemas and theaters continue to operate?Do the hosts work out more? indoors or outdoors?is Alcoholism increasing during the pandemic? Austria's timeline for sectors and shops re-opening Russian situation QuotablesAlexander - "...their priority is to get as much exposure as they can so that it benefits them in the long term..."Garry - "...there is obviously a more liberal leaning in online media..."Nikki - "...that is absolutely dangerous, that has nothing to do with free speech..."Recommended Resourceshttps://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/08/us/life-after-coronavirus-changed-laurie-garrett/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52356136https://metropole.at/coronavirus-in-austria/

Introduction to "Upcoming Video Games to look forward to in 2020 and beyond "In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki discuss the video games they look most forward to. Since the COVID-19 outbreak nothing is certain. Most of us don't know when we will be able to travel again, we are not sure when new movies and tv shows will be published, nor do we know if the video games we are looking forward to will keep to their release date. Nevertheless, the hosts will be discussing the games they look forward to, whether they are in pre-alpha stages, set to release soon or just simply rumored. Alex is a console gamer while Garry and Nikki are PC gamers, and as more and more information is being released on the specifications of the next generation consoles, the hosts will dive a little bit deeper and discuss certain interesting news about these consoles, while Garry and Nikki try to convince Alex why PC is the master race when it comes to gaming in general.Podcast Episode SummaryStar Citizenbiggest crowd funded game of all time Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Cyberpunk 2077Most anticipated game for mostHalf Life: AlyxRevolutionary VR gameDoom EternalTHE LAST OF US PART IIGrand Theft Auto 6rumoredGod of War (2018)Battlefield 6 (Hopefully)  Dying Light 2PS5 Controller DualSensePatented Technology - Haptic FeedbackBoth Next-Gen Consoles look very similar in terms of hardwareWhich one would you choose?PS5 or XboxWhy PC = Master Race?What is the best Controller?QuotablesAlexander - "...Grand Theft Auto V was also one of the games I spent most time playing..."Garry - "...knowing Blizzard and Activision they just care about the casual gamer and they dont really care about the High-end gamer..."Nikki - "...it is kind of like a module for modern warfare..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.businessinsider.com/reasons-why-gaming-on-pc-still-better-than-game-consoles-2017-7?r=DE&IR=Thttps://www.gamesradar.com/video-game-release-dates/https://www.ign.com/upcoming/games

Introduction to "Top 5 places for us to visit after the Corona Virus "In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki wanted to make a different kind of episode this time, by sharing to their audience what places they look forward to, to visiting once travel restrictions have been lifted. They share what type of traveler they are, whether they prefer a tropical vacation or an urban vacation or even visit mountains. Each host talks about the top 5 places they would like to visit the most and why they want to travel to that specific location. Podcast Episode Summary    Alexander's top 5 placesMaldivesParadiseLuxurious Underwater VillasTanzaniaSafariMount KilimanjaroMasai WarriorsBrazil, Rio de JaneiroFootball Culture CarnivalChrist the Redeemer Argentina, Buenos AiresSteaks Street CultureHawaiilaid-back cultureWhite Sand BeachesWeather         Nikki's Top 5 PlacesGermany, Berlinmeet friendsalternate lifestyleScotlandfriendly peoplenot great weather but it makes up for itSouth Koreameet a close a friendSouth Korea tripKazakhstanNikki's girlfriend is from thereSouth of GermanyVisit relatives         Garry's Top 5 placesRussia, Moscow Visit FamilySee the rest of Russia  (Trans-Siberian Train)Canada, Montreal/USAVisit friendssee the culture differencesChina, Beijingsince Garry's Mother visited China wants to experience the cultureVietnam/Philippines    - South east AsiaInfluenced by friends who lived thereSouth Africaheard a lot of interesting things about SASouth America - Argentina, Peru and BrazilMachu-PichuPotato Carnival QuotablesAlexander - "...what i am also very interested in are the Masai Warriors..."Garry - "...the potato comes from Peru and they have the highest amount of variety of potatoes..."Nikki - "...Berlin is supposed to be easy-going and yet quite vibrant..."

Introduction to "What Movies and TV Shows do we watch and recommend"  In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki share with their audience what movies and TV shows they watch during the time of the corona virus. Since many movie and tv show productions have been halted, there will most probably come a time not far from now, where new shows and movies will become scarce, and the hosts wanted to share what is worth watching at the moment, whether it is considered new or a classic. The hosts also share what genre they look out for the most and what they look for in a new show or movie. Each movie and TV show will be shortly discussed and summarized. Apologies for some spoilers!!! The hosts take the audience through all various streaming platforms (legal and illegal) and highlight certain productions that have caught the hosts' attention. We do not know how long this crisis will carry on for, but be sure not to binge watch all your shows to save some for a later time in case a second wave of the corona virus were to hit. Podcast Episode SummaryCoffee and Kareem (Netflix)CommunityCasinoLas VegasPulp FictionTiger King (Netflix) Trending Documentary show on Netflix Blowing up on Social Media The ExpanseLost in Spaceall Star Trek video content Bad Boys: For LifeThe Invisible ManThe ImpossibleVan Wilder The Grand Tour Presents : SeamanThe OzarkMini Series: Love, Death & Robotthe story of godBrews Brothers (Netflix)Almazan Kitchen (YouTube)Cooked with Cannabis (Netflix)QuotablesAlexander - "...it's hilarious what they have to go through and how they make their beer..."Garry - "...i think one episode is called the death of Hitler..."Nikki - "...my favorite cooking channel on YouTube is Almazan kitchen..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.imdb.com/movies-coming-soon/2020-03/?ref_=cs_dt_pvhttps://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-netflix-shows-and-movies-to-binge-watch-now/

Introduction to "Coronavirus (COVID-19) - All Major Events Cancelled"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki give their audience another update episode during the Corona virus pandemic spreading across the globe with a focus on major events, from sporting events to trade events, from premieres to screenings. We can safely say that all major events all of us have been looking forward to have been either cancelled or rescheduled and these carry a massive consequence for businesses and people alike. The pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life and is limiting governments and their citizens from their freedom to go about their day as they normally would. Instead, everyone is asked to be disciplined and keep their social distance to help flatten the curve, but staying at home for weeks already, has limited our options as to what one can do at home. One alternative would be to binge watch Netflix movies and shows or find a new video game and play that. However, productions on Movies and Shows, not only from Netflix but all major production companies, have been halted and pushed back to the year 2021, which means that there won't be any new content to enjoy any time soon. Podcast Episode SummaryAll major events cancelled Unemployment rate at a record high never before seen Events that the hosts were looking forward to the mostGame conventions (E3 and Gamescom) will be presented as an online experienceGods and Monsters video game by UbisoftOptions are running out for new Movies and TV Shows from Netflix and other production companies Wearing masks are mandatoryBoris JohnsonCorrelation between 5G antennas and the Corona virus  Quotables Alexander - "...there is this one thing a lot of people have been mentioning and they were talking about the correlation between the corona virus and 5G antennas..."Garry - "...some churches are open and still hold mass - not a lot of people go but they are still open..."Nikki - "...you are allowed one customer per every 20 square meters available..."Recommended Resources https://www.businessinsider.com/major-events-cancelled-or-postponed-due-to-the-coronavirus-2020?r=DE&IR=Thttps://www.nytimes.com/article/cancelled-events-coronavirus.htmlhttps://www.vulture.com/2020/04/events-cancelled-coronavirus.htmlLTnT - Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast socialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltnt.vienna/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTnT.ViennaBuzzsprout: https://ltnt.buzzsprout.com/ 

Introduction to "Video Conferencing Tools for the Quarantine Period (Work from Home)"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki highlight the phenomena of the increased usage of applications and tools to help students, teachers and employees to hold/participate in virtual classes or meetings. Since the pandemic hit most countries and is still ongoing, more companies and schools are trying to contribute to flattening the curve by staying at home and working from home. In order to have an efficient virtual classroom or meeting, schools and businesses need to use the proper software to transmit audio, video and text data. This means that all participants are able to hear and see the teacher holding the class or person conducting the meeting and at the same time have the ability to send and receive text files.In the time of the quarantine period, governments are asking their citizens to stay home and if possible work from home. The hosts are familiar with many of these video conferencing tools but some applications may be more familiar than others. These tools come in form of a free version as well as paid subscriptions. The hosts cover the most popular of these tools and highlight one application they all use on a regular basis, especially when they are recording their podcast episodes from remote locations. Tune in to find out why they believe this specific tool is superior over the others.Podcast Episode SummaryBoom in Video conferencing toolsEnterprise solutions and consumer solutionsSkype - MicrosoftDiscordcore function for gamers to voice chatadd serversadd bots to serversIntimidating at first but once familiar - considered best solutionpopular tools used by many (Pros and Cons)server limits were increased due to the corona virus would Twitch work as a video conferencing tool?comparing Skype with discordNetflix and VPNQuotablesAlexander - "...these tools are pretty much software that transmit audio, video and text files to multiple participants..."Garry - "...once you are used to it, it's for sure the best solutions..."Nikki - "...what's really popular among private people when it is not for business is the Facebook video tool and Whatsapp..."Recommended Resources https://www.techradar.com/best/best-video-conferencing-softwarehttps://zoom.us/https://discordapp.com/

Introduction to "Most Dangerous and Controversial Places to visit or to live in"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki look up the most dangerous and controversial countries and places to live in or to visit. Two of the hosts both have lived in 7 countries and some are among the countries deemed dangerous to visit. They share their experience on how it was living in these countries in question and compare the information available online with what they were exposed to.They go through some lists of dangerous countries, that were collected from various sources (In the "Recommended Sources" tab), talk about why these countries are controversial for tourists to visit or expats to live in and share additional information that the hosts gathered on any specific country. For some experienced travelers, they know that some countries are more dangerous than what is stated and some less dangerous. The hosts mention of some YouTubers visiting countries that their government indicated to not visit, but realized that the locals were nothing like the warning had indicated. Podcast Episode Summary.International SOS - medical and travel security risk services company Lists of dangerous countries sourced from UK Independent and ForbesRatings include a wide variety of factorspolitical violenceterrorismethnic violenceinfrastructurenatural disasterssecurity and emergency effectiveness Extreme TourismMitsubishi IslandArmed conflict countriesPopular Tourist destinations that are actually considered dangerous to visit/live inExpats sharing their experience living in these dangerous countries PhilippinesMalaysia - Personal Experience with Gang ViolenceThailand - Chatuchak MarketQuotablesAlexander - "...if you are that type of tourists that requires a little bit of adrenaline and is an adventure seeker then yeah sure go with a local tour guide that has the balls to go deep enough.....i mean that sounded wrong but yeah..."Garry - "...Yemen is a hard situation because its rebels versus the government and you have Saudi Arabia in play..."Nikki - "...Osama bin Laden for example was actually hiding in Pakistan..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/09/05/20-most-dangerous-places-to-live-2019/#60acb5a37022https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-risk-map-most-dangerous-countries-terrorism-medical-libya-somalia-sudan-a9206886.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/11/18/travel-2020-most-dangerous-places-greatest-safety-risks/#38ef7f522196

Introduction to "Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What is happening around the world? Update Episode"In this episode of the LTnT - Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry and Nikki want to get everyone up to date with what is happening around the World during the quarantine period. The hosts gather information from legitimate sources, since they understand in times like these the only information you should listen to are ones from organisations spearheading the fight to combat the pandemic and other organisations dedicated to helping the same cause, and present what they found. Below in the "Recommended Resources" you can find the sources being used for this episode. The hosts go over some statistics from the John Hopkins University which countries are currently most affected, which ones are seeing small to major improvements or are simply regressing. They also talk about some of the World Leaders that have been tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and also cover the situation in the United States of America.There is also a way for you to help during this time of the quarantine period:Folding@home (https://foldingathome.org/ )is a distributed computing project for simulating protein dynamics, including the process of protein folding and the movements of proteins implicated in a variety of diseases. It brings together citizen scientists who volunteer to run simulations of protein dynamics on their personal computers. Insights from this data are helping scientists to better understand biology, and providing new opportunities for developing therapeutics.Podcast Episode SummaryUnited States of America - New York - Governor Andrew Cuomo President Donald Trump - false claims of vaccine and prescription drug available Sir James Dyson - redesigning a new ventilation system (CoVent)Businesses small or big are deciding to have an E-commerce aspect to their business since Air pollution has been slashed in half during quarantine periodVideo game weddings and graduation ceremonies are increasing (Animal Crossing: New Horizon)More people are going outdoors in Vienna, AustriaWorld Leaders tested positive for the CoronavirusFolding @ Home - https://foldingathome.org/QuotablesAlex - "...there is no real information regarding the efficiency of this medicine..."Garry - "...it sends this data to medical teams so they can use this for research..."Nikki - "...there are lots of ways you can help out, even from at home..."Rcommended Resourceshttps://foldingathome.org/https://hub.jhu.edu/novel-coronavirus-information/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/26/tech/dyson-ventilators-coronavirus/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/24/coronavirus-cure-kills-man-after-trump-touts-chloroquine-phosphatehttps://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

Introduction to "FIFA and UEFA Corruption Scandals"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki cover the corruption scandals that FIFA and UEFA - the biggest governing bodies in Football - have been plagued with and ruining the sport for many hardcore supporters of the sport. For the hosts, football isn't just a sport that you can play with your friends or enjoy watching on TV/live. For a lot of people it has become more of a religion and a way for many to gather around and share the mutual desire to enjoy and support their preferred team, bantering and arguing is definitely a part of football, and for some, even starting a fight in the name of football is nature. In this episode, the hosts cover certain topics that have once headlined many major news channels and specific individuals that stood in the spotlight for these scandals. They talk about Sepp Blatter, the former 8th president of FIFA, Michel Platini, the former UEFA president, as well as the current FIFA president, Gianni Infantino and what charges, scandals and rumors they stood against. The hosts also highlight certain teams that have come under scrutiny for certain corruption scandals, financial fair plays and how fans of a team held up posters criticizing (with foul language) the leadership and management of their team they support.  Podcast Episode SummaryFIFA/UEFA governing bodies2015 FIFA Corruption ScandalUS Department of JusticeSepp Blatter - Michel PlatiniJuventus Football Team RelegationState sponsored corruptionInflated prices of players in European football - more specifically in the English Premier LeagueFinancial Fair Play = Banned from UEFA Champions LeagueMost expensive transfersCOVID-19 David Beckham new US-based Football TeamRacism in FootballFIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022QuotablesAlexander - "...it's weird because football is normally rather regarded a European sports so why does the American government have anything to do with it..."Nikki - "...there seems to be an oddly, massive amount of crime in footy..."Garry - "...you do have financial fair play where teams have a certain amount that they can actually spend..."Recommended Resourceshttps://www.globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/corruption-and-money-laundering/banks/tip-iceberg-role-banks-fifa-story/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-32897066https://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/apr/05/panama-papers-pull-fifa-uefa-chief-gianni-infantino-corruption-scandalhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/sep/27/fifa-uefa-tax-evasion-football-meps

Introduction to "Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Quarantine Episode"In this episode of the LTnT - Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry and Nikki share with the audience important and relevant updates with what is happening around the world regarding the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19, so you dont have to do it yourself.Updates on:Statistics: Number of infected and deaths in certain countries Comparing emergency measures imposed by various governments around the worldLooking at the travel and mobility restrictions in Austria - more specifically in ViennaPolice checks happening for people wandering around outdoors with no reasonpossible penalties with fines Involuntary manslaughter Flattening the curveComplete shutdown and lock-down of certain cities Life has changed as we know it In times like these real leaders will differentiate themselves from the bad ones We hope everyone practices what governments advise citizens to do, to help contribute to flattening the curve and fight the further spread of this virus.Referenceshttps://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-19-20-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/nyregion/coronavirus-new-york-update.html

Introduction to "Corona-virus (COVID-19) - The pandemic that is spreading across the globe"In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry and Nikki cover a serious topic that is affecting almost everyone in the world. Unless you've been living under a rock the past weeks/months, you've heard of the Corona-virus aka COVID-19 that has spread from a small town in China named Wuhan to all corners of the world.Many countries are calling for serious emergency measures, where whole city's are on lock down and some towns fully cut off from the outside world as they are placed under quarantine. European countries are imposing certain travel bans and shutting down their borders to prevent the further spread of the virus. Other measures a lot of countries are imposing, like Austria, are:Stores providing non essential goods will be shutdown, whereas stores that do provide essential goods will operate as normal (Supermarkets, Pharmacies, etc)Groups and gatherings of 100 people or more are not allowed indoors Outdoor events with more than 500 people are also disallowed Restaurants and other F&B establishments will only be open until 3p.mThe hosts also share what they've read from various trustworthy sources, on how to protect yourself from the virus, avoid visiting people of the risk group, what the symptoms are of it and most importantly not to panic.Podcast Episode SummaryPandemic spreading across the globeItaly - most affected countryChina - lowest new cases reportedInfrastructure critical to our societyFirst world problems - shortage of Toilette paperHospital that was built in 10 daysStop spreading false rumors from illegitimate sourcesQuoatblesNikki - "...this is quite a serious topic unfortunately..."Alexander - "...zoonotic = which pretty much means it transferrs between animals and humansGarry - "...life still goes on..."Nikki - "...a couple of villages and communities in Austria have already been put under full quarantine..."Referenceshttps://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirushttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-austria/austria-sets-border-checks-with-switzerland-bans-more-flights-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN21022Dhttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus

Introduction to “3D printers are becoming a household product and changing whole industries” In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikky cover the new trend that is 3D printing. 3D printers come in many shapes and sizes and are found in households, small businesses and large corporations. Some of the hosts have had their experience with such printers and wanted to form a company around it, so tune in to find out who and how they wanted to do this.In this episode, the hosts will also talk about a 3D pen, that Nikky got for Christmas. They will review this pen and give you an example on how to use it, what purpose it has and whether it is worth the money. The hosts will also cover the use of household 3D printers, share their thoughts on which direction the evolution of 3D printing could take and if it even makes sense to buy such a machine, despite the technology still being very young and still has a lot of room for improvement. The technology behind these printers will be discussed and what a user needs to do and be capable of to use this product efficiently. Different industries, such as medical and engineering industries, are turning to this new technology and betting big on it, even food can be 3D printed!Podcast Episode Summary2 main techniques of 3D printing and the difference between themFilament of such 3D printers: Wood, metal,…How it worksPrinting organsApplications of 3D printing and duration of the printingPrinting food3D printing penBlockchain Technology and 3D printing – Mining cryptocurrency as you print Home business with 3D printingQuotablesNikky – “…you can get access to so so many 3D prints online…”Alex – “…so it's not sustainable...?”Garry – “…how strong are these parts…?”Nikky – “…the applications are endless…”Recommended Resourceshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/marcoannunziata/2019/12/17/2020-the-year-ahead-in-3d-printing/#5c303cb407fdhttps://markforged.com/blog/five-industries-utilizing-3d-printing/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/nov/10/3d-printed-meat-european-restaurant-menus-environment https://3dinsider.com/3d-printer-types/

Introduction to “Taal volcano – Tourist attraction becomes danger zone” In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikky cover the natural catastrophe that took place in early January of 2020 in the Philippines. Taal volcano and its caldera, famous for its picturesque views and considered as a hot spot for social influencers to get awesome shots, was given an alert level 4 for having the potential of an immediate explosive eruption. This tragedy, despite not yet in its full form, has devastated thousands of locals and tourists and could affect millions more. In this episode the hosts will discuss the possible outcome of the Taal volcano and how it could affect Metro Manila, the most densely populated city on the planet with a population of around 13 million people. The volcanic ash is highly toxic, and people require a specific mask to protect themselves. The hosts also go through how it is affecting businesses and other households, as the city is preparing for a complete shutdown, which could increase the criminal activity. Podcast Episode SummaryIsland within a lake on an island within a lake on an island – Taal volcano/calderaAlert level 4 for the Taal volcano – spewing ash and creating volcanic lightningManila – 60km away – most densely populated city in the worldVolcanic ash could travel all the way to European cities Other volcanos in the worldSchools are shutdown, tourists are stranded in airports, thousands are affected – could affect millions moreCity could be on lockdown when worst case scenario happensSpecific fish species only found in the lake QuotablesAlex – “…they still need to support their family's…”Nikky – “…they cant afford to stay indoors…”Garry – “…its been active in the last 200 to 300 years…”  Alex – “…people living around that area really depend on fishing and the agriculture…” Recommended Resources https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/17/asia/taal-volcano-philippines-fatal-attraction-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://lifestyle.inquirer.net/308785/manila-worlds-densely-populated-city-reimagined-harvard/ https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/flash-update-no-3-philippines-taal-volcano-eruption-21-january-2020-2-pm-local

Introduction to “Healthy lifestyle and sustainable living” In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts, Alexander, Garry & Nikky talk about the trend that is growing bigger day after day – Veganism. Nikky, having been a vegan for about 2 years, talks about his experience changing his lifestyle and having a plant-based only diet. Alexander also shares what he does to contribute to fighting global climate change, as this is a sensitive topic that needs increased awareness.  There are many ways for an individual to do his/her part, even if its just a small contribution. Something is better than not doing anything at all. The hosts speak about what these things are, you can do, from taking public transportation, to checking your grocery's that you buy and making sure the products you check out, are locally sourced, or at least sourced from a neighboring country. It doesn't stop there, you can even stop buying plastic bags and bring your own reusable shopping bag, also buying alternative soaps and toothpastes that don't include micro plastics like micro beads that pollute the oceans, will cut down the usage of plastics. All that and more in this episode, so tune in.Podcast Episode SummaryGlobalization and how easy it is to get various products nowadays – at a cost!Beyond Meat! – Plant-based meat = sustainable substitute for meatCO2 emissions with transportation of food and drinksShift in society for sustainable living Being vegan, why eat something that is supposed to look and taste like meat?Buy local if possible, even if it means paying a little bit more (if you can afford it)Driving in the city with a car or public transportationWould you travel further distances like Greta Thunberg?Smaller populations would be easier to convince and educate on sustainable livingQuotablesAlex – “…most people that actually eat meat, they don't think about the dead animal that they are eating…” Garry – “…for example, veganism: they care about the environment, as well…”Nikky – “…how fragile our planet is as a whole, actually…”Recommended Resources-          https://www.beyondmeat.com/-          https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/why-go-vegan-          https://www.wwf.org.uk/what-we-do/promoting-sustainable-living-          https://time.com/person-of-the-year-2019-greta-thunberg/

Introduction to “Microtransactions and Loot boxes – are they hurting the video game industry?”In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts, Alexander, Garry & Nikky cover the widely debated and controversial business model, where users purchase virtual goods through microtransactions. These can come in form of Loot boxes, which generates a random item ranging from different tiers or rarity. The hosts all have used this type of service in the past and speak about their experience of the matter at hand. They will discuss which game developers and games provide these services and highlight pros and cons of it. Parents are also affected by this and governments are trying to fight against game developers to control and limit the service, since revenue of microtransactions and subscriptions make up the bulk of the overall revenue generated. Some countries even banned this service completely as it violates their gaming laws.Find out, who of the hosts have stopped using the service and how some games get unbalanced, due to “pay-to-win” possibilities. Some of the games you can't even finish without paying for the last mission. Podcast Episode Summary-          What are Microtransactions?-          Loot boxes are like gambling -          Facebook games with Microtransactions-          Kids using parents credit cards to finance their “addiction”-          Gambling in Rockstar games (Red Dead redemption/Grand Theft Auto) -          Expansion packs before and now-          Revenue in the video game industry with/without Microtransactions-          Governments against Loot boxes and Microtransactions-          Rocket league and their use of Loot boxes-          League of LegendsQuotablesAlex – “…you can cash in your winnings…”Garry – “…that's the problem with recent legislators with loot boxes…”Nikky – “…it's kind of like gambling in ways…”Alex – “…you have to pay to finish the game…”Recommended Resources-          https://www.businessinsider.com/loot-boxes-gambling-illegal-2019-5?r=DE&IR=T#loot-boxes-are-expected-to-generate-50-billion-in-revenue-for-app-makers-by-2022-3-          https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2019/05/08/new-microtransactionloot-box-bill-could-devastate-video-game-publishers-if-it-passes/#bd9843e676f0-          https://www.intelligenteconomist.com/economics-of-microtransactions/-          https://www.vg247.com/2020/01/29/battle-passes-worse-than-microtransactions/ 

 In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts, Alexander, Garry & Nikki talk about their experiences with the Austrian ski culture and not to forget the après ski. For those who don't know what après ski is, it is something you do after or during skiing. Tune in to find out more. Garry, having lived in Austria since he was born, was exposed to this ski culture the most. The hosts discuss which mountains have the best slopes and how Austrians begin skiing at a very young age and is further enforced by schools that take their students out for “ski week”. Nikki went on a ski trip, most recently, and shares what he did, how he enjoyed it and roughly how much he had to spend to enjoy this trip. Austrians are considered among one of the best skiing nations and regularly win international events around the world, whilst Austria is considered to have some of the best mountains for winter sport activities. Podcast Episode Summary-          Nikki's ski trip-          At what age have the hosts first tried skiing or snowboarding?-          Schools in Austria offer “ski weeks” every year-          Skiing vs Snowboard - lifestyle and beef - between the two-          Après ski – the food, the drinks, lust for life and party culture-          Highest rated slopes in Austria-          Michael Schumacher coma due to ski accident -          Different slopes offer different difficulty levels for skiers and snowboarders -          Budget for a ski trip by Nikki-          Quite a few possibilities to ski not far from Vienna QuotablesNikki – “…you can go very very quick and fast on a snowboard…”Garry – “…to be honest I don't like skiing at night…” Alex – “…I grew up in south east Asia…we didn't have any skiing or snowboarding opportunities…”Alex – “…you pay for the view and transportation…” Recommended Resources-          http://www.visit-salzburg.net/travel/skiingculture.htm-          https://www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/skiing/history-of-skiing-          https://www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/skiing/reasons-to-ski-in-austria

In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikki talk about the advancements made in the Cannabis industry, specifically looking at the non-psychoactive ingredient found in the cannabis plant called Cannabidiol “CBD”. The green rush, as many call the global cannabis movement has taken many forms in different places in the world, but this episode will focus on the movements made in Vienna, Austria and compare the progress to other countries.This episode will include the different shops and company's operating within the cannabis/hemp industry, what they offer and why they can legally sell specific products that are deemed illegal in other countries. The hosts will also cover a brief timeline on when the first scientific study was made to isolate CBD and some noteworthy events where Cannabidiol worked wonders for certain individuals. CBD usage for pets and animals will also be discussed and the how over-marketed the CBD products are in general. Businesses selling CBD related products are marketing the Cannabinoid to work miracles for so many issues and complaints, but are these claims really true?We've done some research to clarify this, and share with you what has been studied and what is simply a marketing strategy. We want to share this with everyone, since many believe CBD to cure everything and anything, so before you make CBD a substitute for whatever you are taking, have a listen to our 4th episode and find out, what's what.Podcast Episode Summary-          CBD chemical component of Cannabis-          THC gets you high – CBD doesn't-          History of CBD – what doctors worked on CBD and where they come from -          CNN TV series WEED-          Charlotte's epilepsy treated with CBD-          Chemotherapy and cannabis consumption-          Legality of hemp and cannabis in Austria-          CBD shops like dispensaries are popping up everywhere across the nation-          How can cannabis seedlings and clones be sold legally in Austria?-          Coca Cola CBD beverage-          Europe's cannabis market and cannabis market shareQuotablesAlex – “CBD is a chemical component derived from the hemp plant…”Garry – “you have to consider that medical Marijuana or medical CBD is considered as an alternative medicine…”Nikki – “…if you smoke CBD you don't get high…”Alex – “…the Stanley brothers, they were the first people to actually cultivate a CBD specific weed strain, they called it Charlotte's WebRecommended Resourceshttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476https://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/5.2_CBD.pdfhttps://cbdoileurope.com/cbd-legality/is-cbd-legal-in-austria-updated-august-2018/https://hanfinstitut.at/cannabis-the-situation-in-austria/

In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry & Nikky share a little bit of their personal life and talk about all the countries they've lived in, what cultures they've been exposed to and why they had the chance to experience what they did. Alexander and Nikky are kids of diplomats and were able to travel the world and live in various cities from a very young age, collectively living in around 14 countries. Garry, however, spent most of his life in Vienna, taking the role of the local between the hosts. The hosts talk about what they learned from being third culture kids or being a part of the expat community, what countries they preferred over the others and how they ended up in Vienna. They also suggest more parents to take the leap to experience living in a foreign country with their kids introducing them to multiple cultures and ways of living. They might even have the chance to expand their language skills and pick up a new one, which could benefit in the future. Podcast Episode Summary-          Countries Garry lived in-          Countries Nikky lived in (7 countries)-          Nikky and the UN WFP – United Nations World Food Program-          Central African and Eastern African countries and what languages they speak-          Countries Alexander lived in (7 countries)-          Austrian Foreign Ministry – Posting abroad-          Is it normal having a maid or a driver?-          Malaysia – mix of Asia and Europe QuotablesNikky - “Vienna is amazing because the quality of life is so high…Viennese people are famous for complaining…”Alexander – “…moving from an Asian city back to Vienna, it was just way to quiet…”Alexander – “…if you have an expat salary (in Asia) you actually live like a king…”Garry – “…my comfort zone is English…” Recommended Resources-          https://www.wfp.org/countries/burundi-          https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-21/expat-pay-packages-are-bigger-and-better-in-japan-eca-survey 

In this episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the host Alexander, Garry and Nikky talk about their thoughts on the two titans of the “First person-shooter” video game genre “Call of Duty” and “Battlefield”. For those of you who don't know, hardcore fans of each franchise believe the game they play is superior over the other. The hosts had their fair share of game time with both franchises and discuss the history of them, which game of the series they played the most and what they think are the good and the bad aspects of the booth games.They also compare both franchises to other IP's such as “Fortnite” and “Playerunknown's Battlegrounds”, also known as “PUBG”, and brush up on the “Battle Royal” game mode that has taken over the video game industry but is slowly fading out. Podcast Episode Summary-          The hosts tell their audience which video game was the best of each franchise-          How much time they spent playing the games-          What type of games they prefer?o    Arcade or simulation first person-shooter-          The recently released Call of Duty video game: Call of Duty Modern Warfare. How good is it?-          Battlefield is losing their core fans, was the “War in the Pacific” DLC a way to win some of them back? Or is it just marketing hype? -          The hosts share their view on the Battle Royale game mode and the games that are famous for ito    PUBG and FortniteRecommended Resources-          https://callofduty.fandom.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty_(series)-          https://www.gamesradar.com/best-battlefield-games/-          https://www.reddit.com/r/BattlefieldV/comments/c2i13o/cod_vs_battlefield/-          https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/history-of-battle-royale-games/

In this travel special episode of the Lifestyle, Travel & Technology podcast, the hosts Alexander, Garry and Nikky talk about how all their journey's in life lead them to settle down in Vienna, Austria and form the LTnT podcast. Vienna, a city known for its classical music and pastries, is considered a UNESCO world heritage site. Garry, has lived in the city, the longest of all hosts, whilst the other hosts moved to Vienna at a later point in time. They discuss how Vienna is divided into 23 districts, the Viennese coffee culture and the street food the capital is known for. Since each host has had their own experiences, they share their insights as to what other food there is to try, interesting historical facts/information and much more to future tourists wanting to come and visit this beautiful city. Did you know, in the city center, there are no high-rise buildings? Tune in to the episode to find out why. Podcast Episode Summary-          Austria country of the alps-          Vienna, previous imperial seat of the Habsburg Family -          Once the biggest empire in Europe-          High quality of life (not as expensive as other European cities)-          Austria, heart of Europe – Vienna, heart of Austria-          Vienna – UNESCO world heritage site-          Protected imperial styled buildings-          Vienna has the oldest zoo in the world at the Schönbrunn Palace -          Viennese street food – sausages and “leberkäs” -          Schweizer Haus for good beer at Prater, an amusement parkQuotablesGarry – “…its only reaching around 10 million people now…”Nikky – “it was famously the imperial seat of the Habsburg empire…”Alexander – “…incest was a big thing as well…”Nikky – “…Vienna has a lot to offer…”Alexander – “…we also have our own version of champagne, which is called Schlumberger…”Recommended Resources-          https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/at-          https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/vienna-best-city-live-quality-life-ranking-mercer-australia-europe-a8820396.html-          https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/imperial/footsteps-habsburgs

This introduction episode is to let the audience know who the hosts of the LTnT podcast are, what to expect from the podcast and who they try to reach with their episodes.