Where We've Been

We're going back to Thailand. Located on the island of Phuket, Phuket City is a vibrant, eclectic, charming, and delicious place to spend a few days. We talk about all the things to see and do but, most importantly, we talk about all the incredible food you can find. Be warned, you shouldn't listen to this episode hungry. Places we talked about today:Elephant Sanctuary: https://system.phuketpes.org/public/find Ecoloft Phuket: https://www.ecolofthotel.com Khun Jeed Yod Pak: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Chinese-Restaurant/Khun-Jeed-Yod-Pak-145152242340267/ Mae Ting Kanom Jeen: https://maetingphuket.business.site Brake Taek Noodle Soup: https://restaurantguru.com/Brake-Taek-Noodle-Soup-Phuket Ko Yoon Phuket Noodle: https://www.phuket101.net/ko-yoon-hokkien-noodles-in-phuket-town/ Chino@Cafe Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/ChinoCafeGallery/ Thaivetro Oldtown Ice Cream: http://thaivetro-oldtown.com/

Today's episode moves on from the mythology and human settlement of Skellig Michael to explore the ecological importance of its sibling island Little Skellig. Plus, there's Star Wars and Harry Potter - something for everyone at the Skellig Islands!

This week: another two-parter. We're off to Ireland, more specifically off the coast of Ireland to the Skellig Islands. First referenced back in 1400 BCE, with a documented history dating back to 600CE, Skellig Michael attracts thousands of tourists every year. We talk about how monks made this inhabitable island home for hundreds of years, Skellig Micahel's unique microclimate, and Kristin's new fear of open water!

Join us as we walk through the must-see of temple sites in Bangkok. Thailand has thousands of temples, each with their own styles, traits, and history. In this episode we share our experience visiting Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra.

Edinburgh Castle (and the rock it is on) has a long and storied history dating back almost 3000 years, and has changed hands so many times it almost is funny. But there's so much more to see and explore in this site steeped in history that it's a cannot miss for anyone travelling in or through Scotland!

Where to stay, eat, and do in Portland, Oregon, the city that is keeping it weird and is known for it's amazing food and culture.

Part 2 of our exploration of Angkor Park, the capitol of the Khmer Empire, includes visits to most famous sites of the park: Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Angkor Wat.

Part 1 of 2 of the ruined city of Angkor. Located just outside of Siem Reap, Angkor Park offers visitors a glimpse into a civilization that ruled over parts of four countries, eight centuries, and at its peak would have been city of over 1 million people. Now attracts millions of visitors each year to walk, bike, meditate, and pray in and around the ruins of over 1000 temples.

A stretch of highway along the coast of British Columbia from Vancouver to Pemberton, the Sea to Sky Corridor is known for its charming towns, world class outdoor activities, and stunning scenery.

London is a metropolis with so much to do, so on this week’s episode we take a look at one neighbourhood in particular - the East End. With a rich (and dark) history, the East End has a lot to see, do, eat, and exploreMore info on the Jack the Ripper tour can be found here https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com

Iceland's south coast is one of the country's most visited sightseeing area, stretching from the capital region of Reykjavik to the black beaches of Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in the east.

The Grand Canyon is a steep canyon and national park carved out by the Colorado River. it has been a National Monument since 1908, a National Park since 1919, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/fees.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/index.htm

Welcome to Habitat 67, a modular neighbourhood in Montreal, Canada built over 50 years ago and still looking great. In our third episode we talk about what real life lego looks like, how the idea for living together in the future really nailed it back in the 1960s, and how we should probably stop letting Kristin pick all of these architecture heavy episodes.https://www.habitat67.org/en/guided-tours-english/

Welcome to Episode 2! Today we talk about our visit to Teootihuacan in Mexico. This episode has it all: Aztecs, the importance of sun protection, possible human sacrifice, Kristin gets way too excited about city planning, and Daniel has an idea for another new podcast.

We’re taking our first plunge into podcasting by talking about what we want to do with our new podcast, and walk you through our first adventure - The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. We talk about giants, crazy weather, science, and what to expect when visiting the beautiful Northern Ireland Coast.https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causewayhttps://www.ireland.com/en-us/amazing-places/giants-causeway/

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