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    Episode 155 - City Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 28:35


    Dave Amos is a city planner and the host of the City Beautiful YouTube channel, a channel dedicated to urban planning and design, as well as all other topics around cities. As someone who is passionate about cities, he shares his love for them and his motivation for pursuing his career and creating his YouTube channel. In addition, we discuss why geography is important to city planning.   Mentioned in this episode: Wisconsin, United States of America Ithaca, New York Cornell University New York City Washington Heights Portland, Oregon University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Sacramento, California University of California at Berkley City Beautiful New Urbanism Chicago, Illinois Daniel Burnham Washington, DC National Mall (Washington DC) Alexandria, Virginia Arlington County, Virginia Silver Spring, Maryland Washington Metro Tysons, Virginia Reston, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Milwaukee Indiana Lake Michigan Michigan Avenue, Chicago China City Beautiful Twitter

    Episode 154 - Montenegro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 35:21


    Ever watched the James Bond 007 movie Casino Royale? We're going to the main location of the movie in this episode, Montenegro! Tune in to learn about this Balkan country who gained independence just 14 years ago.   Mentioned in this episode: Balkans United States of America Germany South Carolina North Carolina Utah New York Nevada Venice, Italy Durmitor Croatia Serbia Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania Ulcinj Podgorica Adriatic Sea Mediterranean Sea Ottoman Empire Turkey Cetinje Austro-Hungarian Empire Battle of Mojkovac Brad Pitt Kotor Casino Royale Serbian language Montenegrin language Yugoslavia Serbia and Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum Milo Đukanović Srebrenica massacre Serbian Orthodox Church Montenegrin Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Russia Islam Catholicism Hinduism Judaism Bosnian Bosniak Fascinada Our Lady of the Rocks Statehood Day Njeguški pršut (Prosciutto) Burek (Meat Pie) Rakija Plantaže 13. jul Wine Montenegro 10 Commandments Ostrog Monastery Petar II Petrović-Njegoš The Mountain Wreath The Bridge on the Drina Ivo Andrić

    Episode 153 - Indonesia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 36:04


    In this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast, we head to Indonesia. We dive deep into the rich and diverse history and culture of this archipelago of more than 17,000 islands.   Mentioned in this episode: Jakarta Kalimantan Seattle, Washington, USA Japan Surabaya New Capital Sulawesi Papua Bali Papua New Guinea Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language) India Malaysia Bahasa Melayu (Malaysian language) Islam Hinduism Catholicism Protestantism Confucianism Buddhism Netherlands Dutch Empire Japanese Empire Dutch language Suharto Javanese language Chinese Indonesian Sundanese Bandung Eid al-Fitr Ramadan Saudi Arabia Rendang Amsterdam Indonesian peanut sauce Thailand Satay Tahu Goreng (Fried tofu) Nusa Tenggara (Lesser Sunda Islands) Batik The Rainbow Troops

    Episode 152 - Travel Post-COVID-19 with Sarah Dandashy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 39:33


    We're excited to have Sarah Dandashy back on the podcast! Sarah is a concierge and travel expert who created the brand, Ask a Concierge. If you haven't listened to the first episode with Sarah, make sure to check that out here! With the COVID-19 pandemic at different stages across the world, many people wonder when they can travel again. Many borders are still closed and the travel experience looks incredibly different right now. Our interview will cover the current state of affairs (as of the end of June 2020) and predictions for the future of travel. If you're a traveler, you sure don't want to miss this episode. Mentioned in the episode: Ask a Concierge (Sarah's website) Los Angeles, California, USA Lebanon Saudi Arabia London, United Kingdom Atlanta, Georgia Washington, DC New York City, NY COVID-19 Chicago, Illinois Boeing 737 Indiana Indiana Dunes National Park Bali, Indonesia India CARES Act Stimulus Check Emirates (airline) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Beijing, China Germany European Union Canada Australia Argentina Ask a Concierge Instagram Ask a Concierge Twitter Ask a Concierge Facebook Page

    Episode 151 - Lithuania (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 67:46


    We're back to the Baltics, and to Lithuania for a second time on this episode. We're joined by Aiste, who gives a comprehensive perspective on Lithuania, based on her experiences of having lived all across the world. Mentioned in this episode: United Kingdom United States of America Canada São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal Tenerife, Spain Ibiza Dubai, United Arab Emirates Vilnius Kaunas Baltic Sea Latvia Russia Kaliningrad Poland Belarus Germany Connecticut Washington, DC Toronto Boston, Massachussetts New York City, New York Virginia Beach, Virginia Euro France Litas Lithuanian language Russian language Siberia Gulag The Baltic Way Estonia Lithuanian Song Festival Chicago, Illinois Lithuanian American Polish American Warsaw Singing Revolution Arabic language Joninės (Midsummer Festiva) Užgavėnės (Spring Festival) Cepelinai (Dumpings) Saltibarsciai (Beet soup) Borscht Gira Rugine Duona (Dark Rye Bread) Kiaulės Ausis (Pig Ears) Bulviniai Blynai (Potato Pancakes) Gazpacho Islam Catholicism India Kazakhstan Bosnia and Herzegovina Denmark Erasmus Programme Nida UNESCO World Heritage Site Amber Eurovision Song Contest The Roop On Fire by The Roop Basketball Toronto Raptors National Basketball Association (NBA) Arvydas Sabonis Jonas Valančiūnas Linas Kleiza Unseen Lithuania

    Episode 150 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 4): The People Make the Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 18:39


    This is the second of our two-part interview with Sayaka Kozawa, a Finnair flight attendant from Japan. Join us as we continue to chronicle the lives and jobs of flight attendants to understand how integral they are to making sure you have a pleasant flight. If you haven't listened to the first part of my interview with Sayaka about Japan, make sure you check that out as well here! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 149 - Japan Finnair Canada English language Japan Emirates Japanese language Finland Helsinki Tokyo North Pole Episode 123 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 3): Not Just a Sky Barista Boeing 777 Boeing Airbus A380 Airbus Airbus A350 Airbus A330

    Episode 149 - Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 48:16


    Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun! We're headed to one of the largest countries in East Asia, which has one of the most interesting and richest cultures in the world. Our guest Sayaka is a flight attendant from Japan, and she talks all about her home country! This episode is the first part of my two-part interview, wherein the second part is about her job as a flight attendant! So stay tuned for that as well. Mentioned in this episode: Nagoya Tokyo Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Airlines Helsinki, Finland Finnair Honshu Hokkaido Kyushu Shikoku China South Korea Russia Osaka Fukuoka Mount Fuji 2002 FIFA World Cup United States of America Japanese Bowing Etiquette Netherlands Christianity Tokugawa Shogunate Buddhism Obon Festival Japanese language Chinese language Kanji Hiragana Katakana Sushi Miso Soup Shiba Inu Beer in Japan Japanese Highball Sake Hōjicha Anime Manga Toyota Kyoto Shinkansen Train (Japanese bullet train) Haruki Murakami A Wild Sheep Chase

    Episode 148 - Expat Expectations (Pt. 4): Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 44:36


    Alex and Geoff are two Americans who live in Germany and have their own podcast, Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey. Their podcast is all about expat life, which is why I thought it'd be a great idea to have them on the podcast. Tune in to listen to their experiences! NOTE: At the time of recording, it was 10 am local time for me, so I, unfortunately, couldn't join them in enjoying libations. Mentioned in this episode: Berlin, Germany Rhode Island, United States of America Flughafen Berlin-Tegel EuroTrip Vienna, Austria San Francisco Bay Area, California Cologne Prenzlauer Berg Neukölln Starbucks COVID-19 Pandemic Angela Merkel New York, NY Wonder Bread Aldi Lidl Edeka Russia Jewel-Osco Virginia Kroger Meijer Mariano's Whole Foods Market Mundo Lingo AGDW Facebook Page AGDW Instagram AGDW Website

    Episode 147 - Crossing the Line on Cultural Humor with Neel Kolhatkar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 32:52


    In today's globalized world, it's incredibly important to be respectful of those who come from different backgrounds, especially when it comes to humor. With that said, as the saying goes, "laughter is the best medicine." We also don't want to lose our ability to laugh at or make jokes about things that are funny. And highlighting cultural differences can be incredibly entertaining. Neel Kolhatkar is an Australian comedian from Sydney who focuses on cultural humor. He set out to find out where the line between cultural humor and disrespecting another culture lies through his YouTube series Crossing the Line.   Mentioned in this episode: Kog Dog Charles D Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia Sydney Lil Wayne Waka Flocka Flame Nepal India Russell Peters Crossing the Line Islam Neel's Facebook Page Neel's Instagram Neel's Twitter Neel's TikTok Email Neel for Business Inquiries

    Episode 146 - Russia (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 40:46


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to the world's largest country for a second time on the podcast. Our guest today is Ekaterina from Russia. As someone who has lived on both the far east and European regions of Russia, she offers a very wide perspective on the country. Tune in to learn about Russia!   Mentioned in this episode: Ekaterina's Instagram Saint Petersburg Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Alaska, United States Japan Pacific Ocean Austria Gulf of Finland Finland Siberia Novosibirsk Krasnodar Krasnoyarsk Russian Orthodox Church Maslenitsa Shrovetide (Forgiveness Sunday) Old New Year World War II Victory Day Nazi Germany Germany Moscow Red Square Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, Soviet Union) Perestroika 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Canada Australia Russian language German language High German Austrian German Vienna Salzburg Borscht Shchi Okroshka Schnitzel Olivier Salad Blini Semechki Kvass Vodka Leo Tolstoy War and Peace Anna Karenina Fyodor Dostoyevsky Mikhail Bulgakov The Master and Margarita

    Episode 145 - Expat Expectations (Pt. 3): Living Asian with Brenna Burrows

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 28:18


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. For our third installment of the Expat Expectations mini-series, we're speaking with Brenna Burrows, creator of the Living Asian vlog. An American, she is on her second stint of living in China. She's had a lot of great experiences, and she was gracious enough to share it in this episode. Listen in to learn all about her story!   Mentioned in this episode: Living Asian Vlog Living Asian Blog Brenna's Instagram Utah, United States Qingdao, China Chinese language Changsha Hunan Province Korean Peninsula Nicaragua Spanish Language Germany

    Episode 144 - Bolivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 42:29


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed to the heart of South America in this episode to Bolivia! Due to its geography, Bolivia is incredibly diverse in both its environment and people. Our guest for this episode is Fiorella Yriberry, a Bolivian who is so incredibly proud of her country. She provides an incredible perspective on Bolivia, and her account is definitely worth tuning into. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Mentioned in this episode: Cochabamba United States of America North Canton, Ohio Rome, Italy Cleveland Brazil Santa Cruz de la Sierra La Paz Mi Teleférico (La Paz Cable Car) Sucre Spain Spanish Empire Potosi Spanish language Lake Titicaca Inca Empire Peru Salar de Uyuni Dollar sign Mexican Peso Amazon Rainforest Carnaval de Oruro Oruro Aymara language Bolivian Quechua language Sonso de Yuca Quinoa Sopa de Mani (Peanut soup) Chuño Phuti Trancapecho Francesinha Portugal Singani Argentina Tarija Malbec grape Evo Morales Palacio de Sal Edmundo Paz Soldán Rio Fugitivo El Reino de la Cocaina Coca tea

    Episode 143 - Nigeria (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 36:09


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria! Our guest today is Juliet Leuna, host of the Juliet Leuna Podcast! Her podcast is all about Nigeria, so make sure to check it out as well. Mentioned in this episode: Lagos, Nigeria Cape Town, South Africa Juliet Leuna Podcast Niger Lake Chad Chad Cameroon Adamawa Highlands Jos Plateau Obudu Niger River Igbo People Yoruba People Hausa People Abuja Port Harcourt Kano Enugu Eko Atlantic Dubai, United Arab Emirates Niger Delta Norway Anthony Joshua Muhammadu Buhari Barack Obama British Empire Colonial Nigeria Nigerian Naira (currency) First Storey Building Badagry Egungun Festival Odunde Festival (Nigerian New Year) Chinua Achebe Argungu Fishing Festival Nollywood Hollywood Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Christianity Islam Nigerian Pidgin English Jamaica Jamaican patois Jollof Rice Richard Quest Ghana Senegal Zobo drink Egusi Soup Aliko Dangote Folorunso Alakija African Trilogy Things Fall Apart Arrow of God No Longer at Ease Half of a Yellow Sun Aké: The Years of Childhood Wole Soyinka Open City Teju Cole

    Episode 142 - Norway (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 38:22


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to Scandinavia, and to Norway for a second time. My guest on this podcast is Sylvia Flote, a Norwegian model living in the UK. We talk everything from metal to classical compositions, and state-run liquor stores that close Saturday afternoon to being able to see the Prime Minister's tax return (as a Norwegian). Tune in to learn more!   Mentioned in this episode: Sylvia's Instagram London, United Kingdom Romania Latvia Rome, Italy Paris, France Church Point, Lousiana, USA Mardi Gras Nuremberg, Germany Nuremberg Trials Ålesund Ulsteinvik Hareid Bergen Trondheim Ibiza, Spain Oslo Marka Episode 138 - Hungary Hungary World War II New Jersey New York City Texas Carlsberg Denmark Japan Erna Solberg Bokmål Denmark-Norway (1524-1814) Ivar Aasen Nynorsk Voss Extreme Sports Week Jonsok (Midsummer) Akvavit Klubb (potato and sausage dumplings) Farikal (sheep and cabbage) Steinbit India National Minimum Age Drinking Law (US) Puerto Rico Mexico Edvard Grieg In the hall of the Mountain King Henrik Ibsen Edvard Munch The Scream A-ha Take on Me A Frog in the Fjord (Book & Blog) France

    Episode 141 - Zimbabwe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 48:38


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed to southern Africa to learn all about Zimbabwe in this episode. Coming up on its 40th anniversary of independence, there's a lot to learn about this country. Tune in as we have Confidence Nyirenda, host of the One Percent Podcast, talk all about his home country. Mentioned in this episode: Eastern Highlands Harare University of Zimbabwe Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Blockchain India South Africa Mozambique Botswana Zambia Victoria Falls Rhodesia Mutare Manicaland Province Nyanga Mt. Nyangani Filial piety Shona people Shona language (Northern) Ndebele people Southern Ndebele are native to South Africa (Northern) Ndebele language Bulawayo Silicon Valley British Empire United Kingdom Canaan Banana Robert Mugabe Cecil Rhodes Malawi South Rhodesia African Traditional Religion Christianity Pentecostalism COVID-19 Jacaranda Festival Black Coffee African House Music Harare Carnival Brazil Cricket Football (soccer) Sadza Roadrunner chicken Maheu Chibuku Uganda United States of America Nigeria Maxwell Chikumbutso Elon Musk The Two Weeks in November Excelgate

    Episode 140 - Expat Expectations (Pt. 2): Truly Expat with Paula Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 22:10


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. The second installment of our Expat Expectations mini-series features Paula Barnes, the creator of the Truly Expat blog. Paula is an Australian-born, dual passport owning expatriate who has lived through 7 postings over 12 years. She's also a mother to three children and a rescue dog. In this episode, we cover Paula's expatriation journey and some tips to those who are looking to expatriate or have recently expatriated.  Mentioned in this episode: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Taiwan Seoul, South Korea Japan Hong Kong Malaysia Singapore Italy New Zealand Soju Germany Chinese-Australian China Chinatown Italian-Australian Irish-American Boston, Massachusetts, USA Ireland United Kingdom Truly Expat Blog Truly Expat Instagram Truly Expat Facebook

    Episode 139 - Expat Expectations (Pt. 1): Geopats with Steph Fuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 25:25


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. The podcast is back, and today's episode features Steph Fuccio, the host of the Geopats Podcast that covers plenty of different aspects of expat life. She's on today's episode to talk about the podcast and her own experiences as an expat, as she's spent the last 17 years or so living away from her home country.   Mentioned in this episode Free Call: Signature Cross-Cultural Consulting for Expats United States of America Geopats Podcast Berlin, Germany Cologne German language United Kingdom Australia Oktoberfest Nanjing, China Steph's Website Steph's Instagram Steph's Twitter

    Episode 138 - Hungary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 33:20


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Join us as we venture to Central Europe in this episode to Hungary. Learn more about the land of spas, paprika, and rules.   Mentioned in this episode: Chicago, Illinois, USA Florida United Kingdom Hungarian language Budapest Slovakia Ukraine Romania Serbia Croatia Slovenia Austria Debrecen Szeged Győr Lake Balaton Alföld (Great Hungarian Plain) Danube Tisza River Carpathian (Pannonian) Basin Ottoman Empire Austrian Empire Nazi Germany Finnish language Indo-European Language Group Estonian language Mongols Ural Mountains German language Turkish language Catholicism Protestantism Hungarian National Day (Nemzeti ünnep) Hungarian Revolution of 1848 St. Stephen's Day King Saint Stephen Kingdom of Hungary Hungarian Revolution of 1956 Paprika Goulash Langos Fisherman's Soup (Halászlé) Tokaji Aszú Egri Bikavér Palinka Unicum Esterhazy cake Széchenyi Thermal Bath Ernő Rubik Rubik's cube Albert Szent-György Pécs Roman Empire Islam Ethnographic village Holloko The Will to Survive: A History of Hungary Bryan Cartledge Imre Kertész Fatelessness

    Episode 137 - Slovenia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 34:48


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Want to know a fun fact? Slovenia has the highest number of tractors per capita in the world. Want to learn why? Tune in to this episode to learn the reason and much more about Slovenia.   Mentioned in this episode: Ljubljana Turkey Canary Islands, Spain France Italy Russia Maribor Koper Kranj Croatia Hungary Austria Adriatic Sea European Union Pannonian Basin Dinaric Alps Triglav Germany Japan Monsanto Gorenje China Kirka Lek Novartis Petrol Group Lidl Slovene language Czech language Slovak language Serbian language Trieste Moravian Gate Carantania Carniola Bavaria Franks Sava River World War I Karađorđević dynasty Kingdom of Yugoslavia World War II Netherlands Yugoslav Resistance Yugoslavia Catholicism Reformation Day Protestantism Pust Kurent costume Karst Plateau Teran Wine Refosco Wine Chardonnay Schnapps Pražen Krompir Prekmurska Gibanica Finland The Slovenia Book Langus1YU (YouTube Channel)

    Episode 136 - Finland (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 69:19


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed back to Finland for a second time! Tune in to learn about the country of saunas, lakes, and pastimes that include jumping into a frozen lake in the winter.   Mentioned in this episode: Helsinki St. Petersburg, Russia United Kingdom Ukraine South Korea Rovaniemi Austria Gulf Stream Norway Canada Lapland United States of America New York, New York Washington, DC Chicago, Illinois Minnesota Sauna Indonesia Thailand Vietnam Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) World War II Germany Nazi Germany Finnish Jew Soviet Union Iron Cross Lotta Svärd Risto Ryti Finnish Language Estonian Language Estonia Ural Mountains Ugric Languages Hungarian Language Hungary French Language English Language Leicestershire Swedish language Swedish Finn Sami People Sami Language Finnish Independence Day Lactose Intolerance India Finnish Rye Bread Vodka Finlandia Stolichnaya Terva Leijona New Zealand Denmark Jokamiehenoikeus (Every man's right) Sweden Scotland Finnish Nightmares

    Episode 135 - Armenia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 73:49


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're off to the first of the countries in the Caucus region. We're starting off with Armenia! Tune in to learn more about this gem hidden in Central Asia.   Mentioned in this episode: Karina's Instagram Karina's Facebook United States of America Iran Turkey Yerevan Georgia Azerbaijan Russia Maryland India Armenian/Turkish Coffee Etchmiadzin Cathedral (Oldest Church in the World) Armenian Apostolic Church Caviar Armenian language Mesrop Mashtots Georgian language Arabic Sanskrit Farsi Russian language Glendale, California Lavash Tonir (Tandoor) Panir (Paneer) UNESCO Khash Baklava Horns Bird's Milk Cake Tan Ayran Dolma Spas (Yogurt Soup) Kufta Hegineh Cooking Show У Жоржа (At George's YouTube Channel) Ponchiks Lahmahjoon (Armenian Pizza) Fish Restaurant Duduk Tatev Tatev Monestary Wings of Tatev (cable car) Khor Virap Mount Ararat Armenian Genocide The Kardashians Dan Bilzerian Tsitsernakaberd (Armenian Genocide Memorial) Berlin, Germany Topography of Terrors Anthony Bourdain Documentary on Armenia

    Episode 134 - Luxembourg

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 42:44


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Luxembourg? Never heard of it? Well, this episode is for you then! As the crossroads of several European cultures, this small country produces an interesting mix of different cultures and languages. Tune in!   Mentioned in this episode: Russia Kazakhstan France Germany Montpellier Amsterdam, Netherlands Rotterdam Den Haag (The Hague) United States of America Canada Ireland Belgium Paris Spain Austria Brussels Frankfurt (Main) Strasbourg French language German language House of Training Luxembourgish flag Dutch flag European Union Robert Schumann European Coal and Steel Community European Economic Community European Union Day Luxembourg City UNESCO Hogwarts Express Schueberfouer Piccadilly Wine Festival Piccadilly Wine Catholicism Luxembourgish language Russian language English language Moselle River Quetschentaart (plum cake) Gromperekichelcher (potato pancake) Mettwurst Italy Portugal Meme Guy Rewenig La cathédrale en flammes (children's book)

    Episode 133 - Vietnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 41:21


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are covering one of the most culturally and historically rich countries in Southeast Asia today! Tune in to learn all about Vietnam.   Mentioned in this episode: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Malaysia Germany Finland Hanoi Da Nang Cambodia Laos China Philippines Brunei Thailand Taiwan Indonesia Filial piety Mongols Ha Long Bay Vietnamese language Vietnamese minority language Mandarin Chinese Cantonese Thai language Portugal Portuguese Empire France French Colonial Empire Netherlands Dutch East India Company (VOC) French language Christianity Buddhism Vatican City Harvest Festival Ancestor Worship Phat Dan (Buddha's Birthday) Five Tastes of Vietnamese Cuisine Pho Com Tam Broken rice Banh Mi Bo Luc Lac Rice wine Malaysian Chinese Singapore "Reverse Lar Auntie" Car Video Sinosphere Ngam Nam Ao Mu (A Thousand Years of Caps and Robes) Trần Quang Đức Ken Burns The Vietnam War (PBS Documentary) Vietnam War

    Episode 132 - Latvia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 28:05


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   To finish covering the Baltic countries, we are headed to Latvia! Often overlooked for its size, we cover one of the oldest cultures in Europe that also is the birthplace of...denim jeans?   Mentioned in this episode: United States of America Dallas, Texas Canada Mexico Talsi Riga Jāņi (Summer Solstice) Sauna Vispārējie latviešu Dziesmu un Deju svētki (Latvian Song and Dance Festival) Estonia Singing Revolution Soviet Union Lithuania The Baltic Way Lutheranism Catholicism Latvian Flag Latvian language Lithuanian language Sanskrit Netherlands Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence Latvian Rye Bread Jāņi cheese Balzams Bērzu Sula (Birch Sap Juice) Kvass Kefir Chlodnik Stolichnaya Jacob Davis (invented denim) Levi Strauss Defenders of Riga The Pagan King

    Episode 131 - Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 63:09


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Ready to learn about one of the oldest civilizations in the world? A civilization so ancient, that there's even a field of study surrounding it (Egyptology). Tune in to learn more about Egypt, both ancient and contemporary!   Mentioned in this episode: Ali's Instagram Cairo Kuwait American University in Cairo New York, New York, United States of America Libya Sudan Gaza Strip Nile River Upper Egypt Lower Egypt Mediterranean Sea Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Thebes Nile Delta Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh Hurghada Sahl Hasheesh El Gouna Marsa Alam Sinai Peninsula Dahab Nuweiba New Egyptian Capital 6th of October City New Cairo Islam Sunni Islam Shia Islam Saudi Arabia Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Sharia Ramadan Khan el-Khalili MENA Region Football (soccer) Al-Ahly Sporting Club (SC) Zamalek Sporting Club (SC) Cairo International Stadium AC Milan Inter Milan Milan, Italy Pyramids of Giza Giza The Bent Pyramid Step Pyramid of Djoser Saqqara Egyptology Egyptian Hieroglyphics Beer Arabic Egyptian Arabic Persian Empire Ancient Greece Greece French Colonial Empire France British Empire United Kingdom Ottoman Empire Turkey Turkish language Darija Arabic Umm Kulthum Abdel Halim Hafez Mohammed Abdel Wahab Amr Diab Syria Eid al-Fitr Mawlid (Birth of Prophet) Eid al-Adha Egyptian Armed Forces Day Egyptian National Revolution Day Sham Ennessim Fesikh Ringa Koshary Ful Medames Taameyya Fava beans Aish Baladi Molokhaia Baklava Basbousa Kanafa Stella Egyptian Revolution of 2011 Siwa Oasis Sahara Desert Mersa Matruh Cairo: The City Victorious Max Rodenbeck Naguib Mahfouz Cairo Trilogy Akhenaten

    Episode 130 - Sweden (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 31:11


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Swedish YouTuber Sanna Haydon is on to discuss her home country of Sweden! We go over things such as pickled herring, Vikings, and...tacos!? Tune in to learn more!   Mentioned in this episode: Gothenburg England United Kingdom Japan United States of America Australia Narnia Stockholm Malmö Uppsala Law of Jante (Jantelag) Minnesota Norway Finland Vikings Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Duolingo Rosetta Stone Midsummer Festival Surströmming Swedish meatballs Swedish meringue Snaps (Schnapps) Swedish Snaps Song North Carolina Washington, DC Tokyo Quicksand Stieg Larsson

    Episode 129 - Italy (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 47:11


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We're going to Italy for a second time, and we're lucky to have Giovanni Dagostino from The Italian on Tour with us! As a tour guide who has lived around the world, he has plenty of insights to offer to people who are interested in learning more about Italy as well as visiting.   Mentioned in this episode: The Italian on Tour Mexico Apulia (Puglia) Ascoli Piceno Marche New York, New York, USA California Canada Sicily Rome Florence Fiumicino Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino International Airport Venice Milan Alps Switzerland Austria Slovenia Naples Sardinia France Tour de France Po Valley (Pianura Padana) Amalfi Amalfi Coast Germany Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda) New York Penn Station Spain Italian language Tuscany Roman Catholic Vatican City Giostra della Quintana (Joust of the Quintana) Palio di Siena Siena Ferragosto Veneto Colosseum Tiramisu Lasagna Spaghetti Carbonara Pancetta Cacio e Pepe Bucatini Lazio Pizza Torte Limoncello Buffalo mozzarella Caserta Crodino Bitter Campari Negroni Martini Spritz Prosecco Ancient Greece Greece Vancouver, British Columbia Calabria Basilicata Il Nome della Rosa Umberto Eco

    Episode 128 - Responsible Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 29:05


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Responsible Travel is a word that's thrown around quite a bit, especially in today's world of overtourism. What exactly is it? In this episode, we discuss responsible travel with Ashley Blake, founder of Traverse Journeys.   Traverse Journeys is a small-group, impact-focused tour company that specializes in responsible travel itineraries by focusing on people, planet, and purpose. The Lost Geographer has partnered with Traverse Journeys to get you $100 off of any itinerary (aside from those with asterisks). Just go to their website and enter the code "TLG100" for the discount.   Photo credit: Jim Hill   Mentioned in this episode: Olympic Games Brazil UN Sustainable Development through Tourism Taleb Rifai (Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization) India Madhya Pradesh Amazon Rainforest Ecuador B-Corp Certification 1% for the Planet Rainforest Alliance Certification Organic Certification Fair-Trade Certified Child-Safe Certified Adventure Travel and Trade Association Nepal Dubrovnik, Croatia Ireland Iceland Game of Thrones Macchu Pichu, Peru Dublin Jordan United States of America Hollywood Los Angeles, California Italy Costa Rica

    Episode 127 - India

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 23:24


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   In this episode, we cover the South Asian powerhouse of India. Our guest today is Anuradha Goyal, founder of the Indian Travel Blog Inditales! She provides great insight into this incredibly historic and ancient country and culture.   Mentioned in this episode: Goa Himalayas Mountains Industrial Revolution United Kingdom Delhi Lotus Temple New Delhi Taj Mahal Bollywood Mumbai, Maharashtra Ramoji Film City Hyderabad, Telangana Thali 15 Best Vegetarian Indian Thali Meals You Must Try Pani Puri (Golgappa) Petra, Jordan Aqaba Red Sea Bali, Indonesia Hinduism Yogyakarta Golden Triangle Agra, Uttar Pradesh Jaipur, Rajasthan Kerala Temples of India Ramayana

    Episode 126 - Portugal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 61:38


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're covering the second of two Iberian countries in this episode, and that is Portugal! Portuguese history is very interesting and is covered in detail in this episode, so if you're a history buff, this episode is for you!   Mentioned in this episode: Iberian Peninsula Spain Porto Port wine Budapest, Hungary Braga Coimbra Lisbon Alentejo Alqueva Dam Mediterranean Sea Italy United States of America Portugal Men's National Football Team United Kingdom France Germany Azores Spanish Empire Morocco King Sebastião I Brazil Angola Mozambique Guinea-Bissau Cabo Verde São Tomé And Príncipe Timor-Leste Macau India Goa Daman and Diu Hong Kong Fado Saudade António de Oliveira Salazar USSR Russia Benito Mussolini Francisco Franco Portuguese Colonial War Vietnam War Cold War Carnation Revolution International and State Defense Police (PIDE, Portuguese Secret Police) Gestapo KGB Feijoada Chourico Portuguese-Style Cod Norway Iceland Canada Francesinha Poutine Montréal, Quebec Vinho Verde Douro Valley Douro River Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi Argentina Tall poppy syndrome Episode 124 - New Zealand (Pt. 3) Australia New Zealand 2008 Global Recession (Great Recession) Charles R. Boxer The Portuguese Seaborne Empire

    Episode 125 - Argentina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 44:20


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   It's July 9, Argentinian Independence Day, and what better way to celebrate than to do an episode on Argentina? Seriously, this was not planned, as you'll find out as you listen to this episode.   We have the honor of having Chicago's top tango instructor, Paola Bordon, joining us today to talk about her home country. As a proud Argentine, she shares much about her country's culture and what makes it so great.   Mentioned in this episode. Tango Buenos Aires Chicago, Illinois, USA Mate (drink) Gaucho Asado Dulce de Leche Medialunas Flan Alfajores Spain France Miguel Pouget Malbec grape Chile San Juan Mendoza La Rioja La Pampa Brazil Jujuy Bolivia Corrientes Argentinian Spanish Italian language Italy Castellano (Castilian Spanish) Castile Ukraine Russia Germany Andes (Mountains) Perito Moreno Glacier New York, New York Iguazu Falls Monte Fitz Roy Catamarca Che Guevara Empanada

    Episode 124 - New Zealand (Pt. 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 25:17


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We love New Zealand so much, we're going back there for the third time! This is the second part of our interview with Millie Lyons, a former Emirates flight attendant who is a Kiwi. She talks about her home country and all the great things about it. If you haven't heard the first part of the interview, make sure to check it out here.   Mentioned in this episode: Pacific Ocean Tasman Sea North Island South Island Japan United States of America Antarctica Auckland Wellington Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Los Angeles, California Christchurch Hamilton Tauranga Napier Hawke's Bay Canada Jacinda Ardern Emmanuel Macron France Sir Edmund Hillary Māori Tall poppy syndrome United Kingdom Protestantism Christianity Matariki Sauvignon blanc Pavlova Marmite Vegemite Mince and cheese pie Hokey Pokey ice cream Afghan biscuits Anzac biscuits World War I India Malborough Sounds Queenstown Milford Whale Rider Boy

    Episode 123 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 3): Not Just a Sky Barista

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 28:26


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We are joined with former Emirates flight attendant, Millie Lyons, a New Zealand native who, like many Kiwis, was driven to travel due to her home country's isolation. In order to do so, she pursued her dream by becoming a flight attendant. She talks all about the job in this episode and gives more insight into the profession.   This is the first part of my interview with Millie, with the second (coming next week) covering her home country of New Zealand.   Mentioned in this episode: Millie's Instagram New Zealand United States of America California Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Airbus A380 United Nations United Kingdom Canada Russian Language Russia Moscow WestJet Boeing 777 British Airways London Chicago, Illinois Auckland Qatar Airways Qantas Perth, Australia Virgin Atlantic Chicago O'Hare International Airport Los Angeles International Airport Los Angeles General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) International Air Transport Association (IATA) United Airlines American Airlines Air New Zealand Manila, Philippines Saudi Arabia Uganda Tanzania Mauritius Sri Lanka Bangladesh Chennai, India Washington, DC Washington Dulles International Airport Delta Air Lines Harare, Zimbabwe

    Episode 122 - 5 Fun Ways to Become Geographically and Culturally Literate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 15:45


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We talk about being geographically and culturally literate a lot on this podcast, but how does one do so? And how can they do so in a fun manner?   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 111 - Overtourism: What is it and how do we stop it? Episode 49 - Cultural Faux Pas (Pt. 1) Islam Ramadan India Iran Lonely Planet Book Chicago, Illinois, USA Argentina Episode 38 - China China The Book Thief Germany Bavaria Stieg Larsson The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Sweden Cry the Beloved Country South Africa Couchsurfing Internations Interpals Penpal-Gate

    Episode 121 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 2): Working for a Regional US Airline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 18:01


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We're back with our second installment of the Flight Attendant Chronicles! We're with Cody, a flight attendant for a regional US airline. Tune in to learn more.   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 118 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 1): From Zürich to the World United States of America Florida Airbus A319 Airbus A320 Washington, DC Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Madrid, Spain Madrid-Barajas Airport Boeing 757 Boeing 767 Federal Aviation Authority United States Department of Transportation

    Episode 120 - Understanding Award Devaluation with WiseFlys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 26:21


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We're back with David Streisand of WiseFlys on this episode! Today, we discuss the phenomenon of award devaluation occurring and how to continue to maximize the value of your rewards. With more and more people getting into travel hacking, travel and hospitality companies are faced with the challenge of holding onto their loyal patrons but preserving their bottom line.   Mentioned in this episode: WiseFlys Episode 94 - Beginner Points and Miles with WiseFlys Episode 107 - Q&A With WiseFlys American Airlines United Airlines Delta Airlines Chase United Explorer Card Chase Ultimate Rewards Chase Sapphire Preferred Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Citi AAdvantage MileUp United Club Priority Pass American Express Membership Rewards Citi ThankYou Rewards CapitalOne Venture Miles MileagePlus Dining Spirit Airlines FREE SPIRIT Dining British Airways Groupon Cashback Monitor American Express Blue Cash Preferred Walgreens WiseFlys YouTube Channel Bahamas Orlando, Florida, USA Key West Disney World

    Episode 119 - Switzerland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 29:33


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   In a continuation of my interview with Yannick, we talk about his home country of Switzerland. Switzerland may be a small country, but that doesn't mean that you can't experience many different cultures within.   Mentioned in this episode: Swiss International Airlines Episode 118 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 1): From Zürich to the World France Italy Mediterranean climate Zürich Bern Geneva United Nations Davos Swiss Alps United States of America Germany Spain Direct Democracy Romansh language Catholicism Reformation Swiss National Day Knabenschiessen Swiss Raclette Swiss Fondue Is Swiss Cheese from Switzerland? (Article) Episode 42 - Is Swiss Cheese from Switzerland? Emmental cheese Russia China Der Zauberberg (The Magic Mountain) Thomas Mann

    Episode 118 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 1): From Zürich to the World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 20:44


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Yannick is a flight attendant for SWISS International Airlines based out of its Zürich hub. In the first installment of the Flight Attendant Chronicles mini-series, we interview Yannick to talk about his job and the details that many may not even know.   Mentioned in this episode: Zürich, Switzerland Davos United States of America Zürich Airport San Francisco, California Los Angeles Chicago, Illinois Hong Kong Boeing 777 Airbus A320 Germany France United Kingdom Italy Tel Aviv, Israel Swiss German Italian language Canada

    Episode 117 - Atlas Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 28:00


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Caelan Kelley is the host of the YouTube channel Atlas Pro. The content of his channel is built upon four pillars: Geography, Geology, Biology, Ecology. We have the fortune of having him on to talk about his channel, what he covers, and why it's important.   Mentioned in this episode: New York Nebraska The Periodic Table of Elements United States of America China Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Germany Netherlands Denmark Manifest Destiny Oklahoma Ithaca, NY Cornell University Binghamton University Binghamton IBM Atlas Pro YouTube channel Atlas Pro Twitter

    Episode 116 - Austria

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 31:44


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We're headed to the home of Arnold Schwarzenegger in this episode, Austria. Tune in to learn about this central European country!   Mentioned in the episode: Australia Hallein Salzburg Spain Vienna Austrian Alps Burgenland Hungary Linz Graz States of Austria Arnold Schwarzenegger Total Recall (Schwarzenegger's Autobiography) Germany Hallstatt Switzerland Austro-Hungarian Empire Habsburg Monarchy Mexico Serbia Croatia Catholicism Protestantism Thirty Years' War Islam Bosnia and Herzegovina Turkey Yugoslavia Riesling Veltliner Bavaria Spätzle Ruperti-Kirtag (St. Rupert's Fair) Dirndl Lederhosen Austrian German Berlin Munich United States of America Camino de Santiago Austrian Lake District Wien Westbahnhof (Vienna West Railway Station) Wien Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Main Railway Station) Prague, Czechia Bratislava, Slovakia Stefan Zweig The World of Yesterday Free Walking Tour Salzburg Gerhard Reus' Website

    Episode 115 - Gone Trippin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 61:02


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Not everybody can drop everything and travel the world like many social media lifestyles show. People who have a family and house still would like a sense of adventure, however, and our guests, Ashley and Ren Garner, who host the Gone Trippin' Podcast, have plenty to share for those who are looking for adventures locally.   Mentioned in this episode: Arizona, United States Idaho Boise Portland, Oregon Shoshone Falls Niagara Falls Thailand Bali, Indonesia Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Battle of Gettysburg American Civil War Gettysburg Address Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium Lemonhead Field of Dreams Kevin Costner Dyersville, Iowa Flagstaff Phoenix Chicago, Illinois Chicago Chinatown Ping Tom Memorial Park Millenium Park Magnificent Mile China New York, New York Grand Canyon Utah Virginia Beach, Virginia Salt Palace Salt Lake City Dum Dum Factory Ohio Indiana Dunes National Park Indiana Lake Michigan Greyhound Bus Megabus Airbnb Turo Iowa 80 Truckstop Mississippi River Minot, North Dakota Norsk Høstfest Nebraska South Dakota Walgreens Alaska Philadelphia Harrisburg Fargo Bismarck Nashville, Tennessee Springfield, IL Franklin (Former US State) Mason-Dixon Line Maryland Idaho Falls Episode 77 - Geography Education and World Peace Space Race Soviet Union Russia Lake Baikal Kazakhstan Hawaii Pittsburgh US-66 (Route 66) Venice Beach, California Ireland What I wish someone told me before becoming a digital nomad by Stephanie Lee Florida New England Alpaca Wisconsin Mailboat Boat Tour Lake Geneva (Wisconsin) Gone Trippin' Instagram Gone Trippin' Facebook Czechia Czechoslovakia Coca-Cola Kofola

    Episode 114 - The Whiskey War

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 10:36


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Did you know Canada and Denmark have been warring for over 100 years? Not many do. Over what? Listen to find out.   Mentioned in this episode: Crimea Kashmir West Bank Hans Island Canada Greenland Alert, Nunavut Kennedy Channel Baffin Bay Lincoln Sea Denmark Permanent Court of International Justice League of Nations International Space Station Antarctica Inuit people Michael Byers University of British Columbia Michael Bøss Aarhus University Arctic Ocean

    Episode 113 - Greece

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 31:50


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We head to the Mediterranean (and historic) paradise of Greece on the podcast with YouTuber Konilo. He talks all about Greece and everything you need to know about its geography and culture.   Mentioned in this episode: London, United Kingdom Rhodes Turkey Athens Crete Drama Macedonia (Greek region) Peloponnesus Aegean Sea Ionian Sea Mediterranean Sea Aristotle Socrates Alexander the Great Leonidas I Athens (city-state) Sparta Persian Empire Roman Empire Ottoman Empire Germany European Union Byzantine Empire Constantinople Istanbul Constantine the Great Greek Orthodox Islam Greek Independence Day Ohi Day (No Day) Benito Mussolini Tzatziki Moussaka Arakas Dolmadakia Patates Tiganites Raki Ouzo Chania Stefanos Tsitsipas Yorgos Lanthimos Zach Galifianakis Stelios' Instagram Stelios' YouTube channel

    Episode 112 - Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 19:48


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   The second-largest country in the world by area is being on the podcast. And despite it being so big, it somehow gets along with everyone else. Tune in to learn all about Canada in this episode! OH, and you might hear something different about this episode.   Mentioned in this episode: Windsor, Ontario Detroit, Michigan, United States of America Mississauga Toronto Provinces of Canada Lake Ontario Arctic Ocean Montréal, Quebec Vancouver, British Columbia Calgary, Alberta Edmonton West Edmonton Mall Mall of America Minnesota London Ottawa Canadian French Canadian English Chinese language Poutine Costco Voortman All-Dressed Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth of Nations North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Young Trudeau: 1919-1944: Son of Quebec, Father of Canada Justin Trudeau Pierre Trudeau Max Nemni Monique Nemni Margaret Atwood Handmaid's Tale Life of Pi Yann Martel Spain Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Leslie McFarlane Anne of Green Gables Lucy Maud Montgomery Scott Pilgrim Bryan Lee O'Malley

    Episode 111 - Overtourism: What it is and how do we stop it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 13:58


    Most, if not all people, appreciate and welcome tourists in their towns, cities, and countries. Most importantly, tourism brings in money to help the local economy. Today, people in many parts of the world are experiencing an unfortunate phenomenon in the tourism industry: overtourism. We talk about this problem as well as what we can do to stop it.   Mentioned in this episode: Overtourism: What it is and how do we stop it? (Article) Rick Steves Prague, Czechia Spain Province of Bali, Indonesia Thailand Cambodia Vietnam India

    Episode 110 - Planned Capital Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 14:43


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Did you know that many capital cities in the world right now were built from scratch? In this episode, we dive into some of them and learn about how and why they were built.   Mentioned in this episode:   SimCity Egypt "New Cairo" Cairo Central Park, New York City, New York, USA Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Washington, District of Columbia Philadelphia Articles of Confederation Industrial Revolution Mason-Dixon Line Pierre Charles L'Enfant L'Enfant Plaza Chicago, Illinois Washington Monument Canberra, Australia British Empire Sydney Colony of New South Wales Colony of Victoria Colony of Queensland Colony of Tasmania Melbourne Walter Burley Griffin Marion Mahony Griffin New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Ngunnawal language Ngabri Brasília Rio de Janeiro Amazon Rainforest Oscar Niemeyer UNESCO Abuja, Nigeria Yoruba Igbo Hausa-Fulani Lagos Japan

    Episode 109 - Wingin' It! with Paul Lucas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 40:35


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   In today's episode, we have our first travel critic, Paul Lucas! Paul is a transportation enthusiast who travels all around the world on different airlines and trains and catalogs his experiences and reviews on his YouTube channel. It would, therefore, be an understatement to call him savvy! Tune in to learn about how you can maximize your travel experiences from someone who does it for a living!   Mentioned in this episode: United States of America United Kingdom London Milton Keynes Amsterdam, Netherlands Russia St. Petersburg Moscow Malawi Dublin, Ireland Riga, Latvia Southwest Airlines Frontier Airlines Spirit Airlines Ryanair bmi British Airways flybmi London Luton Airport London City Airport Eurowings Wizzair easyJet United Airlines American Airlines Southwest Priority Card Episode 107 - Q and A with WiseFlys Episode 94 - Beginner Points and Miles with WiseFlys Rome, Italy Jakarta, Indonesia FlyerTalk Premium Fare Deals Scott's Cheap Flights Episode 53 - Scott's Cheap Flights New York, New York New Delhi, India Qatar Airways Doha, Qatar Houston, Texas Boeing 777 Emirates Airlines Airbus A380 Chicago, Illinois Paris, France Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) Lufthansa Norwegian Providence, Rhode Island Edinburgh, Scotland London Heathrow Airport Hong Kong Hong Kong International Airport Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Priority Pass Leeds Chase Sapphire Reserve Chase Bank TSA Pre-Check Global Entry oneworld Sweden San Francisco Gothenburg Stockholm Cairo, Egypt Tunis, Tunisia Turkish Airlines Frankfurt, Germany Bangalore Paul's Website Paul's YouTube channel

    Episode 108 - France

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 35:37


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   One of the oldest and most celebrated cultures in the world today is featured on this podcast. Tune in to learn more about France.   Mentioned in this episode: Germany Chicago, Illinois, USA Paris Lyon Montpellier Nice Toulouse Bordeaux Spain Italy Switzerland Strasbourg Metz Normandy Brittany United Kingdom Breton language Patois Corsica La Bise New York, New York Luxembourg Japan Frères Lumière (Lumière brothers) Roman Empire Gaul French Renaissance Versailles French Colonial Empire Maghreb Algeria Tunisia Aqueducts Vienne Frog legs Escargots (Snails) Quenelle Eiffel Tower Notre Dame de Paris Tartiflette Croziflette Reblochon Taleggio Croissant Crêpe French language Québécois Quebec, Canada Saucisson Mediterranean Sea Pétanque Pastis Le Petit Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    Episode 107 - Q and A with WiseFlys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 41:46


    David Streisand of WiseFlys is back on the podcast, and this time he's back with more tips and tricks on travel hacking from the questions that YOU, the listeners, have asked on social media. Tune in and listen to learn!   Show notes coming soon!

    Episode 106 - Spain (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 26:05


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We are headed to the larger of the two countries on the Iberian Peninsula for a second time on the podcast. Tune in to learn about Spain!   Mentioned in this Episode: Málaga Andalusia Iberian Peninsula Balearic Islands Canary Islands Catalan Language Basque Language Galician Language Madrid Barcelona Valencia Seville Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport United States of America al-Andalus (Islamic Empire in Spain) Arabic language Islamic architecture Alhambra Granada Al-Andalus Mosque Catalonia French language Spanish language Valencian language Basque Country Galicia Portugal Portuguese language Autonomous Communities of Spain Roman Catholicism Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Omelette) Paella Gazpacho Patatas bravas United Kingdom San Diego, California Sangria Toledo Don Quixote Yumego Travel (Natalia's Company)

    Episode 105 - Flying Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 16:51


    Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Did you know you may be breaking flying etiquette without realizing it? Tune in to learn more about the do's and don'ts while flying.   Mentioned in this episode: Passenger Shaming Instagram Fat Shaming Bulkhead Southwest Airlines Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Chicago, Illinois, USA Chicago O'Hare International Airport Detroit, Michigan Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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