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"Time spent traveling on trains, just staring out the window: I don't think that's lost time. That's when we have our best ideas." –Kim Krizan In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Kiki introduce their interview with Kim Krizan by talking about their own personal love of the movie Before Sunrise, and how they first experienced it (0:30); Kim talks about her early travel experiences in Czechoslovakia as a teenager, and in England in her twenties (14:30); how the low-information technological moment of travel in the 1990s doesn't exist anymore in the 2020s (23:30); how Kim became involved with helping Richard Linklater write Before Sunrise, and their creative process in working together (34:00); Kim's ongoing relationship to the movie, 30 years after it came out (44:00); and an "Easter egg" segment featuring Kiki reading Melissa Fite Johnson's poem "Before Sunrise on the VCR" (55:30). Kim Krizan (@kimkrizan) is the Oscar-nominated cowriter of the Before Sunrise movies, and the author of Spy in the House of Anaïs Nin. Kristen “Kiki” Bush is an actress, known for Paterno, Liberal Arts, Suits, Law & Order: SVU, and onstage performances at Manhattan Theatre Club, The Public, and Lincoln Center. Notable Links: 2025 Screenwriting in Paris class, with Kim Krizan (creative writing class) Paris Writing Workshops (summer learning-vacation classes) Before Sunrise (1995 movie) Before Sunset (2004 movie) Ethan Hawke (American actor and director) Julie Delpy (French actress and director) Richard Linklater (American filmmaker) Kristen "Kiki" Bush in People, Places & Things (2022 play at the Studio Theatre) Thoughts on watching the Before trilogy, 25 years on, by Rolf Potts (essay) BritRail (train pass in the UK) London A-Z (street atlas) Siouxsie and the Banshees (British rock band) Wembley Stadium (London venue) Continuous partial attention (behavior) Slacker (1990 film) Dazed and Confused (1993 film) Anaïs Nin (French-American diarist and novelist) Eurail Pass (train pass to 33 European countries) The Game Camera (trailer for 2025 short film made by Kiki and Rolf) Uncle Vanya (play by Anton Chekhov) Robert Falls (former artistic director of Chicago's Goodman Theater) Melissa Fite Johnson (poet) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

"Time spent traveling on trains, just staring out the window: I don't think that's lost time. That's when we have our best ideas." –Kim Krizan In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Kiki introduce their interview with Kim Krizan by talking about their own personal love of the movie Before Sunrise, and how they first experienced it (0:30); Kim talks about her early travel experiences in Czechoslovakia as a teenager, and in England in her twenties (14:30); how the low-information technological moment of travel in the 1990s doesn't exist anymore in the 2020s (23:30); how Kim became involved with helping Richard Linklater write Before Sunrise, and their creative process in working together (34:00); Kim's ongoing relationship to the movie, 30 years after it came out (44:00); and an "Easter egg" segment featuring Kiki reading Melissa Fite Johnson's poem "Before Sunrise on the VCR" (55:30). Kim Krizan (@kimkrizan) is the Oscar-nominated cowriter of the Before Sunrise movies, and the author of Spy in the House of Anaïs Nin. Kristen “Kiki” Bush is an actress, known for Paterno, Liberal Arts, Suits, Law & Order: SVU, and onstage performances at Manhattan Theatre Club, The Public, and Lincoln Center. Notable Links: 2025 Screenwriting in Paris class, with Kim Krizan (creative writing class) Paris Writing Workshops (summer learning-vacation classes) Before Sunrise (1995 movie) Before Sunset (2004 movie) Ethan Hawke (American actor and director) Julie Delpy (French actress and director) Richard Linklater (American filmmaker) Kristen "Kiki" Bush in People, Places & Things (2022 play at the Studio Theatre) Thoughts on watching the Before trilogy, 25 years on, by Rolf Potts (essay) BritRail (train pass in the UK) London A-Z (street atlas) Siouxsie and the Banshees (British rock band) Wembley Stadium (London venue) Continuous partial attention (behavior) Slacker (1990 film) Dazed and Confused (1993 film) Anaïs Nin (French-American diarist and novelist) Eurail Pass (train pass to 33 European countries) The Game Camera (trailer for 2025 short film made by Kiki and Rolf) Uncle Vanya (play by Anton Chekhov) Robert Falls (former artistic director of Chicago's Goodman Theater) Melissa Fite Johnson (poet) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

The great Swiss city of Zurich is one of the more picturesque, pixel-burning European gateway destinations. Within minutes of exiting Zurich Airport, armed with my trusty Eurail Pass, I was blissfully whizzing into the city centre on a 10 minute train ride. Strolling across the cobbles of this time-honoured city in the crisp spring air, there's so much urban eye-candy to lift the spirit. I sized up the largest clock face in Europe, on the edge of the Limmat River. It's bigger than Big Ben. Riding the skyline, the historic tower of St Peter Church is imbued with a trusty timepiece, as are the oh-so punctual church bells that loudly reverberate across the Old Town from the four historic churches, including mighty Grossmunster Cathedral. No wonder everything runs to time in Switzerland. According to legend, Zurich's 13th-century landmark cathedral was founded by Charlemagne, built on the graves of the city's patron saints, Felix and Regula. It was also the starting place of the Protestant Reformation in Zurich. Culture is writ large in Zurich's Old Town, where the narrow-cobbled streets gave rise to the Dada art movement just over a century ago. I popped into Cabaret Voltaire, at Spiegelgasse 1, which was the birthplace of Dada and the avant-garde artistic movement in 1916. Absinthe is the drink of choice here, among Dada's ghosts. Strolling along Bahnhofstrasse, flanked by chic designer boutiques and swanky department stores, Café Sprungli deserves a pit-stop. This prized Zurich institution is rightly lauded for its heavenly macaroons and hand-crafted chocolates. They are like exquisite works of art – as were the Easter chocolate displays. It's like a bespoke art gallery in chocolate. Don't mind if I do. Further down the street, if feeling a little decadent, make a date with Teuscher for its famed champagne truffles. In a city of water and stone bridges, a top vantage point to survey the elemental landscape, above the twisting lanes of the Old Town, is the Lindenhof. This was the site of a former Roman customs house and fourth-century fort, perched above the water. Alongside soaking up the city vistas, this elevated park with its Linden trees and giant chess sets is the pitch-perfect spot for a cheeky picnic. The vast assortment of guildhalls is core to Zurich's backstory, and they're great fun to explore. In 1336, Zurich's first independent mayor, Rudolf Brun, established the guild laws, effectively shifting power from the abbeys to the merchant nobility. The handsome guildhalls, with all their intricate decorative features, lend themselves to a leisurely inspection. I started at the bakers' guild, in Oberdorfstrasse, before heading over the river's east bank to Niederdorf, to admire the guilds of the carpenters, builders, the food and wine dealers, the textiles and spice merchants, all along Limmatquai. Then, on Munsterhof, you've got mansions of the weavers, saddlemakers, painters and winemakers. In German-speaking Zurich, the street food tradition of wurst remains wildly popular – particularly for lunch. In the Old Town, tuck into some great sausage at Wursteria by Hinz and Kunz. This part-butcher shop and part deli serves up super spicy bratwurst in a fluffy bun. So good! As its name suggests, Cafe Conditorei 1842, on Napfgasse, is an old-school establishment, chock-full of sweet indulgence. Spanning four floors, food lovers can enjoy patisserie, cakes and hot drinking chocolate – they claim to be Zurich's best. On the ground floor of this historic confectioner's store, impressively decorated in neo-baroque style, you'll struggle to find a finer array of patisserie, cakes and tarts. I could have stayed there all day. And yes – the steaming mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream was magnificent. Speaking of chocolate, the Lindt and Sprungli factory has called Zurich home, since 1899. Seven years in the making, Lindt Home of Chocolate, was designed to complement the historic building and serve as a beacon to chocolate lovers everywhere. From cultivation to production, the interactive museum does a sterling job telling the story of Swiss chocolate making, not only about Lindt, but its predecessors. While the maze of white, milk, and dark chocolates is impressive, the Lindt Home of Chocolate also boasts another record: the world's largest chocolate fountain. Standing at about 30 feet tall, even Willy Wonka would be impressed by this show-stopper. Zurich is home to FIFA's world headquarters and in a bid to stop pesky football fans from loitering in the lobby, the FIFA Museum was created nine years ago, in the heart of town. Spread over three floors and loaded with interactive exhibitions, the FIFA Museum examines all aspects of the global game and how it passionately stirs people's emotions. Football is the great equaliser. Along with the original FIFA World Cup Trophy, the museum displays over 1,000 items of exclusive memorabilia and apparel, including the national shirts of all FIFA member associations. The original trophy, which features a gold statuette of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, holding a cup, was permanently awarded to Brazil after they won the cup for the third time, in 1970. The current trophy contains 5kg of pure gold and its estimated value is over NZ$30m. A highlight amongst the interactive games gallery is the gigantic pinball machine, where you can test your own ball kicking skills. With the next World Cup just a year away and featuring the All Whites for just the third time, add this museum to your check-list. Creating quite a buzz in recent years, Zurich-West has been spectacularly transformed from a once scruffy industrial district. Emerging as a vibrant cultural quarter of trendy eateries and edgy art, factories have been repurposed as theatres and shipyards reimagined as art galleries. Viadukt is an exemplary example of the makeover, with a host of eateries, pop-up shops and art spaces housed inside the arches of the disused, 550-feet long railway viaduct. You'll also find Prime Tower here, a 35-storey skyscraper (Switzerland's tallest), serving up a panoramic treat across Zurich's rooftops, gleaming lake and snow-coated peaks beyond. Take in the sweeping scenery over a drink or two at Clouds Bar – and salute your return to Europe. The locals are very proud of the city's brilliant and bizarre festivals. In August Zurich hosts Street Parade, one of Europe's biggest celebrations of peace, love and electronic music, attended by millions of people. In a couple of weeks, the city grinds to a halt for Seschselauten. This annual April spectacle involves setting on fire a giant straw snowman called the Boogg. The time it takes for the Boogg's head to explode indicates whether it will be a good summer, apparently. The word is Zurich is in for a long, warm summer. Perfectly poised overlooking Paradeplatz, the city's most prestigious address, the Mandarin Oriental Savoy Hotel offers a stylish stay to remember, when in Zurich. Just steps from the city's iconic shopping sweep of Bahnhofstrasse, it's been just over a year since the Mandarin Oriental revitalised what has been Zurich's oldest grand hotel, reaching back to 1838. Elegantly and artfully refreshed, with a boutique hotel vibe, the 80 impeccably redesigned rooms and suites raise the bar on luxury and indulgence. There's four distinctive dining venues including the Michelin-starred Orsini, where the Italian fine dining experience is helmed by acclaimed two-Michelin starred Italian Consultant Chef Antonio Guida. Then there's 1838, the effervescent rooftop bar with its spell-binding panoramic vistas of the city, lake and serrated Swiss Alps. Plus Savoy Brasserie & Bar is a sure-bet for a stupendous breakfast, with an delightfully presented buffet selection, in addition to a la carte menu items. Accommodations take their design cues from the natural palette of Zurich, headlined by the artisanal hand-painted silk wallpapers, inspired by the aqua green and blue hues of the lake and sky, to the mist of the surrounding mountains. Meticulously crafted design elements and materials adorn the rooms. Accents of colour are also reflected in custom furniture and carpets. Principal materials include walnut as a common thread, touches of bronze and brass and enamelled lava together with the comfort of luxurious textiles. Throughout the hotel, I loved admiring the multitude of sculptural lighting fixtures and lamps. I stayed in the Munsterhof Suite, accentuating the sumptuous sense of comfort, glamour and space, loaded with indulgent touches. There's a personal cocktail bar, built-in headboards, sublime marble-clad bathrooms and expansive walk-in dressing areas. As is the case with all Mandarin Oriental properties, you'll soon get a sense of the strong local connection the hotel has with the city. Local artists are proudly showcased with numerous pieces of art to admire, throughout the hotel. Grab a peek at the storied meeting room on the second floor, which is still home to the Guild of Tanners and Shoemakers. These traditional Swiss craftsmen have been meeting here for over a century. Service personifies whip-smart Swiss efficiency and the charismatic staff are highly personable, outgoing and engaging. You'll struggle to find fault with this gorgeous hotel which has mastered the art of fusing contemporary comforts with timeless opulence and celebrating a deep respect for history, tradition and proud sense of place. www.mandarinoriental.com Grab a ticket to ride on the European railway network with a Eurail Pass. For over 65 years, Eurail Passes have enabled flexible borderless rail travel across Europe. 7000 Kiwis purchased such a pass last year, which gives you access to 30,000 destinations across 33 countries, allowing you to chart your own amazing rail adventure. On popular rail routes, it certainly pays to make a seat reservation in advance. Lock in your rail plans ahead of your trip, by booking tickets or a rail pass to suit with Eurail direct. The mobile pass is the way to go. The Eurail app is easy to navigate, packed with helpful information and benefits, network disruption notifications, and enabling you to check timetables, lock in bookings and seat reservations on the go, via your mobile. www.eurail.com Fly to Zurich with Cathay Pacific who operate ultra-contemporary A350-1000s, from Auckland via Hong Kong. The cabin air quality is decidedly better, the aircraft are noticeably quieter and I experienced minimal jet-lag. The extensive CX Entertainment system kept me suitably engaged with excellent movie and box-set selections, live news channels - all in vivid 4K, plus in-flight WiFi is available. www.cathaypacific.com Mike Yardley is our resident traveller and can be heard every Saturday with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're tripping your way around Europe independently, travelling by train is the incomparable transport mode of choice. It's the fast, efficient and faff-free way to travel, with the added bonus of depositing you in the absolute heart of dream European destinations. But across Europe, their grand and venerable railway stations also house some remarkable restaurant experiences – the real hidden treasures housed within these grand-scale transport hubs. So why settle for an underwhelming grab-and-go sandwich when Europe's busiest stations host some brilliant trackside brasseries and bistros? They're also a great way to herald your arrival or departure from some glittering destinations. More and more of these station restaurants have really upped their culinary game in recent years. So where should you go to sample some of the best in class? Starting in London, Booking Office 1869 is located within St. Pancras Station. As the name suggests, it was originally the vast ticket office for the station. Four years ago, the space was redesigned as a Victorian-style winter garden, with towering palm trees and plant-themed chandeliers. Each one of features 275 hand-cut brass leaves! Backed by exposed brickwork, a superb 22-metre-long bar, carved from marble and walnut. Dining? Expect British classics alongside nods to far-flung destinations. The Scottish charcuterie board is perfect for lunch. It's also a great spot for high tea. Paris? You cannot beat Le Train Bleu at Gare de Lyon. Dating back to 1901, this explosion of Belle Époque grandeur fast became a meeting place for artists, poets and playwrights, and the decor was inspired by the Mediterranean coast's most glamorous destinations. The walls are lined with priceless watercolour paintings, while chandeliers, gilt-framed mirrors, frescos and leather banquettes ramp up the luxury. Headlining the delectable menu, Provençal-style octopus stew and the roast leg of lamb, carved tableside. You may recall this is the restaurant from the Bean Movie, where Mr Bean had some trouble trying to swallow the king prawns. For a memorable first-class dining experience in Amsterdam, the Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas is located by Platform 2 of the Centraal Station. It also embodies the timeless romance of rail travel, with the restaurant preserving its original look and elegant style of the 19th century. It was originally the first-class waiting hall. The extensive menu offers quick turnarounds, while the croquette and bitterbal tasting is very popular. True to the weird and eclectic Dutch sense of humour, a rather talkative cockatoo called Elvis, perched by the bar. Tripping to Spain? Estación Barcelona-Sants station is home to La Mundana. This recent Bib Gourmand recipient serves up masterful takes on Spanish, Japanese and French classics, tapas-style. Artistically plated, it's a stirring dining experience, but also sharply-priced and unpretentious. For steeply-priced posh nosh in Brussels, La Brasserie de la Gare Brussels Midi has earned the Michelin Guide's stamp of approval. But aside from the cuisine, it's the décor that is the big draw, with antique train lanterns, train timetables and railway workers' hats richly adorning the restaurant. For a bite that won't weigh too heavily on your wallet, whistle up some shrimp croquettes. If you're Itay-bound and find yourself at Stazione Centrale in Milan, check out All'AnticoVinaio. This exuberantly decorated eatery and its owner has become a Tik Tok sensation, with videos galore of him constructing his double-decker Italian subs. Made using the freshest schiacciata bread, sink your teeth into the ‘Favolosa' sandwich, which is stacked with salami, pecorino cheese, artichoke spread and spicy eggplants. If you're after a Golden Arches experience to blow your hair back, Nyugati Railway Station in Budapest, Hungary, is home to what is claimed to be the world's most beautiful McDonald's. It has just reopened after a tip-to-toe restoration to the 150 year old building. The antique lamps and painted stucco ceilings have been refreshed, keeping the vintage designs in place, including the huge glass windows that go around the entire building, as well as copper-covered light fixtures. Amid all the neo-Classical glory from the Hapsburg empire, the touch-screen ordering kiosks look curiously out of place. Finally, a newcomer to the star-factor scene of railway restaurants can be found in Athens at Rouf Station. Greek actress Tatiana Ligari founded Wagon Restaurant restoring several vintage train carriages - including the original dining car from the 1926 Simplon Orient Express. A century later, the carriage is a fabulous restaurant and bar once again. The evocative romance of rail lives on. Spending some time in some of these restaurants is virtually worth missing your train for. Grab a ticket to ride on the European railway network with a Eurail Pass. On popular rail routes, it certainly pays to make a seat reservation in advance. Lock in your rail plans ahead of your trip, by booking tickets or a rail pass to suit with Eurail direct. The mobile pass is the way to go. The Eurail app is easy to navigate, packed with helpful information and benefits, network disruption notifications, and enabling you to check timetables, lock-in and change bookings on the go, via your phone. www.eurail.com Mike Yardley is Newstalk ZB's resident traveller and can be heard every week on Saturday Mornings with Jack Tame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 hours and 19 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, Venue by 4M where we recorded this, The Sklars Brothers, Autograph: Fandom Rewarded, who just launched an app where you earn rewards for things like reading MGoBlog and listening to this podcast, Champion Circle, and returning this season Winewood Organics. 1. The Big Ten: Bottom Six Starts at 1:00 Illinois: Has Luke Altmeyer back, not ideal. Defense has been de-Waltered. Purdue can't get Waltered because we keep picking off his recruits. Northwestern: going with the QB who can run some. Indiana: Not in the worst place now that they've become JMU. Michigan State: big rebuild, but on the right track. Every few coaches they get a Jon Smith instead of an asshole. UCLA got kicked out of the Rose Bowl, might be able to run, but don't have the OL, WRs or QB to throw at all. Defense got raided—4 returning starters. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. The Big Ten: Middle Six Starts at 33:43 Minnesota traded with Rutgers again—now the QB is Max Brosner from New Hampshire. Kept Darius Taylor. Need to teach guys to tackle still. Rutgers: on the list of dark horse CFP contenders because their schedule is so easy. Maryland: has a QB competition, OL is very concerning. Washington: won't recognize anyone; Jedd's gonna have to come up with some good shit. Wisconsin: Tyler Van Dyke in from Miami, Chez is back, schedule is tough early. Nebraska new QB obviously: Dylan Raiola came to play, no viable backups, no viable line. They have guys to throw to, including two TEs (Fidone and Carter) Michigan loved. Defense has Hutmacher and some new LBs and questions in the secondary. Just don't turn the ball over all the time. 3. The Big Ten: Top Six Starts at 1:05:30 Iowa: Locked in a QB controversy of bad vs awful, but Cade's coming back from a terrible scrimmage. USC: got the UNLV quarterback and are having him sit. Welcome to the Big Ten USC, because Woody Marks is a Big Ten running back name if there ever was one. Will the UCLA DC fix the defense with a bad DL? Penn State: the Drew Allar case is he's tall and was a 5-star. They can light up bad teams though, and they have a schedule full of them. Oregon: sniped Dylan Gabriel, Jordan James is a breakout candidate at RB, added big pieces in the portal, look like this year's Playoff team. Ohio State: All in. Bought back Henderson, bought in Judkins, bought in Caleb Downs: got a whiff of Ole Miss about them now. 4. Hot Takes, Non-Conf, and Lightning Round Starts at 1:44:57 Might learn something about the OL in week 1 versus Fresno State. Texas is running it back with Quinn Ewars, but they got Isaiah Bond from Bama and two more plug-and-play receivers. Lost their defensive tackles though, and that defense relies on it. Lost all of the RBs so they're putting it on a lightning bolt. But can Michigan take advantage if they stack the box? Lightning Round: breakout players offense/defense, X-factors, records, Your Dude, etc. Kalel Mullings never has a regular play. Enjoy your Harbaugh shirts, Chargers fans. MUSIC: "Misery's Love Song"—Jesse Woods "Piece of My Heart"—Delaney and Bonnie "Blood Red Sentimental Blues"—Cotton Jones “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

National Headlines this week had all eyes on the hunter, Carson Wentz, the NFL Quarterback. We discuss the support from the Outdoors World. And Are you packed, loaded, and heading out for the Fourth of July? We are! Pro Fishing Tips are given plus a HOT rocking cooking trend that you will definitely want to give a try. This is Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC; and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt with the radio show The Bend Show, your news outlet for the latest in the Outdoors & Western Lifestyle!  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on The Bend Show YouTube channel. EPISODE 139 DETAILS Deer lottery and Elk or other big game lottery results are being announced. How have you faired in your state? Many states cut back on their license numbers for the big game tags due to the long winter this last year. Tigger & BEC were both surprisingly successful. Both Tigger & BEC were drawn for "any antlered buck tags" in their state. Having resident rifle buck tags means that they now are able to harvest either a mule deer buck or a whitetail buck. Were you successful? Have you noticed a drop in tags available for big game in your state? Big Game is considered such as deer, elk, moose, bear, and big horn sheep just to name a few. SPOTLIGHT   Age is ONLY a number. Today we spotlight one woman that's not spending her days bored sitting around the retirement home. 84-year-old Kim Knor of Grand Haven, Michigan spends her days skydiving instead. You heard right, Sky Diving. Kim Emmons Knor knew she wanted to skydive after her uncle brought home a military parachute from World War II.  After forging her parents' signatures, Kim Emmons Knor made her first jump back in 1959. She then sold all her possessions and bought a Eurail Pass and an open-ended plane ticket so she could travel as a “Parachute Enthusiast”, visiting 21 countries. Kim Emmons Knor was one of only two women to compete against men in the 1961 Team Tryouts at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and in 1962 made history as a member of the first U.S Women's Parachute Team and they won Gold!  She has been inducted into the International Sky Diving Hall of Fame and Her long-time goal is to complete 1,000 skydives, currently, Kim Emmons Knor has 400 skydives to go to reach that goal! And last weekend, she completed 3 skydives! Can you imagine, 600 skydives completed? NOW that is pushing the limits and still doing so at 84 years of age! You're an inspiration Mrs. Kim Emmons Knor     NEWS Football Fans and Hunting Enthusiasts stood behind Carson Wentz, the NFL Quarterback when he made national headlines after returning from a Bucket List Alaskan Bear Hunt. The hunt was for an archery black bear and had been done so according to legal Alaska hunting laws.  What made this National News was when Carson Wentz shared the success of his hunt on social media the non-hunters grabbed at the opportunity to “Hate” on an Outdoorsman. The social media instagram post Carson Wentz shared was captioned, “Got the opportunity to spot and stalk black bear in one of our new favorite places on earth— Alaska! Incredible trip and an incredible animal!”  Carson Wentz has never been afraid to share his love for the outdoors and of course, social media along with National News outlets had a hay day trying to drag hunting, the outdoors and this NFL player's name thru the mud. In BEC's opinion, this was a well-played move by Wentz to relate to other like-minded people as Carson Wentz is like many proud Americans that love the outdoors, hunting, and football. Congratulations Carson Wentz on your successful Alaskan Black Bear hunting adventure!   Embed Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct1qUxnL9-p/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   Lab Grown Meat This next story, I'm touching on ONLY because it makes my blood boil. Not too often, you will hear me become opinionated; but this one I feel was very overlooked by major news outlets. Our attention was placed elsewhere is what I am saying, and owning that thought. Here we go. Last week the US Department of Agriculture gave the green light for two companies to sell chicken meat that is “Lab Grown”. The companies, Upside Food and Good Meat, in an effort to be the first companies to sell meat that does not come from slaughtered animals; has created chicken using animal cells grown in a lab. Known as “Cultivated Meat', it is grown in steel tanks and produced on large sheets that are then cut into shapes resembling chicken cutlets and sausages. Currently, this new meat source will not be sold in grocery stores as it's more expensive to produce than traditional meat. If you're like BEC; she is not impressed with the approval on this one whatsoever, and we will leave it at that.   Strange Foods You Might Find… Venturing north of the border, Canada that is. There's a new cotton candy flavor being tested out by the dipping sauce company French's. French's has launched ketchup-flavored Cotton Candy!!  Also while in Canada, McDonald's has launched a new McFlurry Flavor - the Caramel Popcorn McFlurry!! And here at our local McD's we only get the option of Oreo or M&M. Come on, let us Americans be the guinea pigs first for a change! Lastly, if you're road tripping thru or near Columbia, Missouri. Sparky's Homemade Ice Cream has gone viral on social media for serving up Moutain Dew and Doritos Ice Cream that is green in color! If you've had ANY of these newest flavors, let us know what your palette thought, a Thumbs Up or Down! How To Enjoy The Fourth Of July Outdoors   Fishing! Tips from The Bend Show Field Staffer, Pro Angler Johnnie Candle. This week professional fisherman and fishing guide, Johnnie Candle, shares what is working right now for walleye fishing. Depending on where you are fishing; some lakes, rivers, and ponds may be showing signs of thick weed growth. To avoid getting hooked in the weeds, Johnnie Candle shares two types of jigs that are doing the trick and reeling in the trophy fish.    Fishing is the perfect sport to do alone or with the family. Novice or experienced, the sport of fishing is one that is truly a Lifelong Sport. At any age, one can pick up a spinning rod or fly fishing rod, and toss a line. #tightlines Are always the goal, but the rewards of reeling in fish, and the excitement is one hard to beat.    This summer and fall when heading out to enjoy the outdoors over the Fourth of July or any other holiday; remember the insect repellent. Across the country, there has been an increase in ticks which can result in nasty diseases that often go undetected such as Lyme disease. Mosquitos are another biter that can ruin a day fast, and this pest too can spread such diseases as West Nile. Be smart, "pack prepared" and don't forget the bug spray. Our household uses those with higher amounts of deet such as "Off Deep Woods", but that is up to you on what fits your needs.    And always remember the SPF, aka the sunscreen. BEC & Tigger recently upped their game, and are now using 50 SPF sweat and waterproof sunscreens. Worried you won't get that summer glowing tan; they are both still tanning but without as much of the worry surrounding skin cancer. FIELD REPORT Johnnie Candle, Professional Angler & Guide https://johnniecandle.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnnieCandleProfessionalAngler/ ENTERTAINMENT Miranda Lambert - If you weren't a fan already, we have a feeling many of you will give a nod of approval to these latest claims about the famous country star. According to OK! Magazine, Miranda Lambert is allegedly considered to be the most Frugal Country Star in Nashville. Heck Yay! I like her more already! A source claims that eats at chain restaurants, takes freebies when she can, and goes on all-inclusive vacations, including having recently stayed in Mexico at a chain all-inclusive resort. What's wrong with that?!? BEC loves hearing when our famous folks are down-to-earth people just like us. A penny saved is a penny earned in our book! YELLOWSTONE TV Drama prequel, 1923 starring Harrison Ford & Helen Mirren, the resolutions to those plot lines and other cliffhangers do not appear to be coming anytime soon due to the Writers Guild of America strike according to Country Living Magazine. Season one of 1923 ended in dramatic fashion, with the Dutton family ranch under attack while Spencer and Alex torn apart on their way to help save it. At this point, NBC Montana has commented that the project has been "delayed indefinitely" due to the Writers Guild of America strike.   FOURTH OF JULY FOOD TRENDS   Stir-Fried Rocks & Stone have become one of CHINA's HOTTEST food dish trends and it's making its way across the pond to the United States. Hear this one out… People are finding rocks and pebbles, taking the stones home and cleaning well these treasures before placing them amongst their stir-fry dishes while still hot…. WELL BEC hates to bust this cooking trend!! Rock Cooking or Hot Stones Cooking has been used for 1,000s of years! It's one of the Survival Basics taught if one is lost out in nature. Adding hot stones to a large bowl with a little oil and your meats and vegetables. Stir the stones and ingredients until the meat is well done. Just a tip thou, if you fail to stir it enough, BEC promises you it will burn. It's called stir fry for a reason. Heat up 10 or more stones in the embers, wash them off first then toss into your concoction for a “rock stir fry”! Now thinking about this new “Trend”... Kinda glad it was brought up as this could be a really fun one to get the kids involved with! Give it a try and let us know how your crew enjoys the new challenge on your next camping trip! Marshmallows. With the Fourth of July holiday week now upon us... Don't forget the Marshmallows! We talked about this last week, and we thought would remind you to use the holiday as a reason to try some of the new flavors gracing the shelves… From the Stuffed Puffs brand, there is now Classic Milk Chocolate Marshmallows, Cookies'n Creme Marshmallows, and Salted Caramel filled or stuffed marshmallows with !! AND That's not all… For those wanting a Visual Effect at their campfire - There are Marshmallows out this camping season that change color while being toasted too!      FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS Call or Text your questions, comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email BendRadioShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel.   Website: TheBendShow.com https://thebendshow.com/ #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel #cowboys The Outdoors, Rural America, And Wildlife Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Tigger & BEC are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God's Country. United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend. Referenced Material: https://news.mccormick.com/2023-06-20-Frenchs-R-Ketchup-Cotton-Candy,-A-Limited-Edition-Summertime-Treat https://stuffedpuffs.com/ https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a42178070/how-to-watch-1923/ https://skydivingmuseum.org/hall-of-fame/inductee/kim-emmons-knor https://www.ao1foundation.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carson_Wentz  

I grew up in a small, rural town in Connecticut and attended Colby College in the small Maine city of Waterville. Traveling to France kicked off my junior year abroad, and it opened my eyes to the world outside of New England.   I visited all of the most famous spots in Paris with a professor from the Sorbonne. It was on those tours of la Ville Lumière that I fell in love with French art, literature and other cultural staples.  France also opened a door to the rest of Europe. While in Paris, I bought a Eurail Pass, so I had the chance to travel to the area in Germany — just outside Stuttgart — where my father's mother was born. I met a lot of my German aunts, uncles and cousins. The table was filled with schnitzel, and the beer flowed.  My experiences in Europe taught me that, as much as people can be proud of different cultures and customs, people are alike in so many ways. We are more alike than we are different, no matter where we're from. People just want to be acknowledged and respected, regardless of their culture.  Continue reading here.    The article read in this episode originally appeared on the Forbes Agency Council CommunityVoice™ in June 2019.    Activate The PR Maven® Flash Briefing on your Alexa Device.    Join The PR Maven® Facebook group page.    Sign up for email notifications for when new episodes are released. 

很想、很想、很想放風去旅行，等不及政策允許旅行團出國，來吧！提起勇氣跨出自助旅行的第一步。不用擔心語言不通，看不懂地圖也不是問題，還有一托拉庫優惠，只限非居住歐洲的外國旅客購買的歐洲火車通行證，讓飛達旅遊《 http://www.gobytrain.com.tw/m/ 、 http://www.instagram.com/gobytrain/ 》Nadia 講給你聽。 ※秒懂全歐火車通行證Eurail Pass，30幾年代理經驗很好用 ※隻身拖著三老一小出國去，火車是媽媽最好的救贖旅遊方式 ※什麼！搭火車就可以看極光，立馬手刀去訂票 ※艙等、天數、年齡、行程都要想，Nadia教你怎麼買最划算 ※獨家披露搶便宜小心機，火車頭等艙居然紅白酒喝到飽 ㊣合作聯繫： bsidetravel3@gmail.com ㊣臉書粉專：http://www.facebook.com/BsidetravelstoriesFB ㊣ IG 帳號： http://www.instagram.com/bsidetravelstories ☆訂閱、追蹤、關注「B面旅遊」，每週三讓聲音帶你看見世界☆ ★喜歡請給五星評價，並告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckie5fyeu0qyx09922pp3iabv/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

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En este episodio abordamos el tema sobre si vale la pena o no el Eurail Pass cuando se viaja a Europa o es mejor comprar los tramos de tren por separado? -Dsifruten el episodio mis querid@s Nakamas.  Recuerden Suscribirse a nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvpcwc7qUmq5buEfzGVxjQ

The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take. 你唯一會後悔的旅行是你沒有去的那一個。 Hello and welcome to the Fly with Lily Podcast. I'm Lily Wong and in the following episodes I will take you on a journey around Europe. In this journey, we will meet a varied cast of people and look at both some of the highlights and challenges of travelling solo. These podcasts cover many different topics and work best when I hear your thoughts, comments and ideas. So please comment, subscribe and share; I always love hearing from my listeners, wherever you may be. 歡迎來到Fly with Lily的播客，在接下來的幾集我會帶你進行一場環遊歐洲的旅行。在這趟旅行中，我們會見到不同的人物，還會來看一個人旅行的好玩的地方和挑戰之處。這些播客將涵蓋許多不同的主題，你們的心聲、評論還有點子會幫助我做的更好！所以請你們不要吝嗇評論、訂閱或者是分享；我喜歡接到我在各地聽眾的意見。 So, how did it all begin? Why did I pack my bags for a European rail trip? It all started one night in Shanghai in 2015 when I was listening to a talk given by a man who had travelled around Europe with a ukulele and visited five countries on the train in one month. When he talked about the people he had met, I dreamt that I too could have an adventure like this one day. Having lived in Spain for almost three years with an entrepreneur visa, I had become used to the convenience and low cost flight tickets easily available and had forgotten about my dream of travelling in Europe by train. It was when I finally decided to leave Spain that I realised just how many countries I hadn't visited! I didn't know when I would next come back to visit so this seemed like the perfect moment to buy a Eurail pass for two months. Starting from Spain, the countries which I originally planned to visit were France, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, and finally Italy. Poland, Bosnia and Greece did not happen, including because of winter train timetables however I did get to Sweden. 所以，一切是怎麼開始的呢？為什麼我會帶上行囊去用火車環遊歐洲呢？用火車環遊歐洲的想法其實是在2015年婦女節的時候，在上海聽了一場演講（後來我也邀請了主講人Alan上我們學英語環遊世界第162集的節目），大受鼓舞，主講人用一個月的時間用火車環遊了5個國家，當他談到路上遇到的有趣的人事物的時候，讓我對火車環歐旅行充滿嚮往，那時我就在心裡默默許願，有機會到了歐洲也要這麼壯游一場。後來因為拿到創業簽住在西班牙將近三年的時間，由於來往歐洲各國的飛機十分的便宜便利，讓我都差點忘了曾經擁有的夢想！就在我決定離開西班牙回來亞洲定居繼續旅行的時候，才想到歐洲還有好多地方沒看過，而下次回來不知道什麼時候了，我在歐洲鐵路官網上買了一張兩個月的火車通票（Eurail Pass），從西班牙啓程，原先規劃路線從法國、摩納哥、瑞士、奧地利、德國、丹麥、波蘭、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、克羅地亞、波西尼亞、希臘，然後最後一站意大利。因為火車時間表的關係，我最後沒有去成波蘭、波西尼亞還有希臘，然而我卻去到了瑞典。 This was my last adventure before leaving Europe in 2019 and I departed from Spain in November when the weather was getting colder. I used Couchsurfing to stay in strangers' places and get to know people in the cities I was visiting. In two months, I was in twelve countries across Europe. Originally it felt like a mission impossible, and I almost chickened out of it in the middle. The constant long distance travel was a huge test for my mind, body, and soul, however, I gritted my teeth and kept going in the face of challenges. Although the pandemic has been slowing down globally, in Taiwan the infection rate has gone up. At this time, I am living in a hillside village in Taiwan and this has given me the calmness and space to begin writing. I wrote the English version first and edited it with the assistance of my English teacher Oliver, before translating it into Chinese. So listeners, get yourself a drink of your choice, make yourself comfortable and buckle up because we're flying off on our European tour with Lily! 這是2019年我在離開歐洲的最後一個冒險，我一個人坐火車在開始要變冷11月的時候從西班牙出發，並且用沙發衝浪的方式住在陌生人家中然後認識當地人，用了兩個月去了歐洲12個國家，起初感覺是不可能的任務，甚至害怕會中途退縮，一直長途在路上旅行真的是對身心靈非常大的考驗，但是我還是咬牙達成了！直到最近全世界的疫情較為趨緩，然而在台灣卻感染案例不斷，我搬到了台灣山坡上的小村子，得以靜下心後，我才開始用英文寫下了這個火車環歐旅行還有沙發衝浪的故事，然後請我的英語老師Oliver協助修改，我再自己親自翻譯而成！所以聽眾們，準備好一杯你喜歡的飲料，讓自己坐得舒服些，綁好安全帶因為我們即將和Lily一起飛到歐洲進行一場奇幻之旅！ Stay tuned...there's much more to come! In the next episode I'll be taking a closer look at reasons why I decided to leave the beautiful country of Spain and how I overcame the fear associated with this departure. 敬請期待，還有好多故事呢！ 下一集我會告訴你我為什麼離開西班牙這個美麗的國家，還有我是如何克服出發伴隨的各種恐懼。 「學英語環遊世界」最新節目收聽最新節目 Spotify https://reurl.cc/m9KdgG Apple Podcast https://reurl.cc/Kj161j Google Podcast https://reurl.cc/q8WD7D 喜馬拉雅FM https://reurl.cc/j5Kdz2

1305 （英文版）我是如何用2个月漫游欧洲12国的？｜环欧火车之旅第一集The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take. 你唯一会后悔的旅行是你没有去的那一个。Hello and welcome to the Fly with Lily Podcast. I'm Lily Wong and in the following episodes I will take you on a journey around Europe. In this journey, we will meet a varied cast of people and look at both some of the highlights and challenges of travelling solo. These podcasts cover many different topics and work best when I hear your thoughts, comments and ideas. So please comment, subscribe and share; I always love hearing from my listeners, wherever you may be. 欢迎来到Fly with Lily的播客，在接下来的几集我会带你进行一场环游欧洲的旅行。在这趟旅行中，我们会见到不同的人物，还会来看一个人旅行的好玩的地方和挑战之处。这些播客将涵盖许多不同的主题，你们的心声、评论还有点子会帮助我做的更好！所以请你们不要吝啬评论、订阅或者是分享；我喜欢接到我在各地听众的意见。So, how did it all begin? Why did I pack my bags for a European rail trip? It all started one night in Shanghai in 2015 when I was listening to a talk given by a man who had travelled around Europe with a ukulele and visited five countries on the train in one month. When he talked about the people he had met, I dreamt that I too could have an adventure like this one day. Having lived in Spain for almost three years with an entrepreneur visa, I had become used to the convenience and low cost flight tickets easily available and had forgotten about my dream of travelling in Europe by train. It was when I finally decided to leave Spain that I realised just how many countries I hadn't visited! I didn't know when I would next come back to visit so this seemed like the perfect moment to buy a Eurail pass for two months. Starting from Spain, the countries which I originally planned to visit were France, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, and finally Italy. Poland, Bosnia and Greece did not happen, including because of winter train timetables however I did get to Sweden. 所以，一切是怎么开始的呢？为什么我会带上行囊去用火车环游欧洲呢？用火车环游欧洲的想法其实是在2015年婦女節的时候，在上海听了一场演讲（后来我也邀请了主讲人Alan上我们学英语环游世界第162集的节目），大受鼓舞，主讲人用一个月的时间用火车环游了5个国家，当他谈到路上遇到的有趣的人事物的时候，让我对火车环欧旅行充满向往，那时我就在心里默默许愿，有机会到了欧洲也要这么壮游一场。后来因为拿到创业签住在西班牙将近三年的时间，由于来往欧洲各国的飞机十分的便宜便利，让我都差点忘了曾经拥有的梦想！就在我决定离开西班牙回来亚洲定居继续旅行的时候，才想到欧洲还有好多地方没看过，而下次回来不知道什么时候了，我在欧洲铁路官网上买了一张两个月的火车通票（Eurail Pass），从西班牙启程，原先规划路线从法国、摩纳哥、瑞士、奥地利、德国、丹麦、波兰、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、克罗地亚、波西尼亚、希腊，然后最后一站意大利。因为火车时间表的关系，我最后没有去成波兰、波西尼亚还有希腊，然而我却去到了瑞典。This was my last adventure before leaving Europe in 2019 and I departed from Spain in November when the weather was getting colder. I used Couchsurfing to stay in strangers' places and get to know people in the cities I was visiting. In two months, I was in twelve countries across Europe. Originally it felt like a mission impossible, and I almost chickened out of it in the middle. The constant long distance travel was a huge test for my mind, body, and soul, however, I gritted my teeth and kept going in the face of challenges. Although the pandemic has been slowing down globally, in Taiwan the infection rate has gone up. At this time, I am living in a hillside village in Taiwan and this has given me the calmness and space to begin writing. I wrote the English version first and edited it with the assistance of my English teacher Oliver, before translating it into Chinese. So listeners, get yourself a drink of your choice, make yourself comfortable and buckle up because we're flying off on our European tour with Lily! 这是2019年我在离开欧洲的最后一个冒险，我一个人坐火车在开始要变冷11月的时候从西班牙出发，并且用沙发冲浪的方式住在陌生人家中然后认识当地人，用了两个月去了欧洲12个国家，起初感觉是不可能的任务，甚至害怕会中途退缩，一直长途在路上旅行真的是对身心灵非常大的考验，但是我还是咬牙达成了！直到最近全世界的疫情较为趋缓，然而在台湾却感染案例不断，我搬到了台湾山坡上的小村子，得以静下心后，我才开始用英文写下了这个火车环欧旅行还有沙发冲浪的故事，然后请我的英语老师Oliver协助修改，我再自己亲自翻译而成！所以听众们，准备好一杯你喜欢的饮料，让自己坐得舒服些，绑好安全带因为我们即将和Lily一起飞到欧洲进行一场奇幻之旅！Stay tuned...there's much more to come! In the next episode I'll be taking a closer look at reasons why I decided to leave the beautiful country of Spain and how I overcame the fear associated with this departure.敬请期待，还有好多故事呢！下一集我会告诉你我为什么离开西班牙这个美丽的国家，还有我是如何克服出发伴随的各种恐惧。***本系列会将中英的版本分开录制，想要进行更深入的英语听力学习或训练，可以听伴随在中文版本的下一集。得到本集节目的中英文文本，预定环欧火车旅行的资讯和网站，当时的照片和影片甚至路线图，请关注公众微信IFLYCLUB，回复文字“环欧火车1”

1305 （英文版）我是如何用2个月漫游欧洲12国的？｜环欧火车之旅第一集The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take. 你唯一会后悔的旅行是你没有去的那一个。Hello and welcome to the Fly with Lily Podcast. I'm Lily Wong and in the following episodes I will take you on a journey around Europe. In this journey, we will meet a varied cast of people and look at both some of the highlights and challenges of travelling solo. These podcasts cover many different topics and work best when I hear your thoughts, comments and ideas. So please comment, subscribe and share; I always love hearing from my listeners, wherever you may be. 欢迎来到Fly with Lily的播客，在接下来的几集我会带你进行一场环游欧洲的旅行。在这趟旅行中，我们会见到不同的人物，还会来看一个人旅行的好玩的地方和挑战之处。这些播客将涵盖许多不同的主题，你们的心声、评论还有点子会帮助我做的更好！所以请你们不要吝啬评论、订阅或者是分享；我喜欢接到我在各地听众的意见。So, how did it all begin? Why did I pack my bags for a European rail trip? It all started one night in Shanghai in 2015 when I was listening to a talk given by a man who had travelled around Europe with a ukulele and visited five countries on the train in one month. When he talked about the people he had met, I dreamt that I too could have an adventure like this one day. Having lived in Spain for almost three years with an entrepreneur visa, I had become used to the convenience and low cost flight tickets easily available and had forgotten about my dream of travelling in Europe by train. It was when I finally decided to leave Spain that I realised just how many countries I hadn't visited! I didn't know when I would next come back to visit so this seemed like the perfect moment to buy a Eurail pass for two months. Starting from Spain, the countries which I originally planned to visit were France, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, and finally Italy. Poland, Bosnia and Greece did not happen, including because of winter train timetables however I did get to Sweden. 所以，一切是怎么开始的呢？为什么我会带上行囊去用火车环游欧洲呢？用火车环游欧洲的想法其实是在2015年婦女節的时候，在上海听了一场演讲（后来我也邀请了主讲人Alan上我们学英语环游世界第162集的节目），大受鼓舞，主讲人用一个月的时间用火车环游了5个国家，当他谈到路上遇到的有趣的人事物的时候，让我对火车环欧旅行充满向往，那时我就在心里默默许愿，有机会到了欧洲也要这么壮游一场。后来因为拿到创业签住在西班牙将近三年的时间，由于来往欧洲各国的飞机十分的便宜便利，让我都差点忘了曾经拥有的梦想！就在我决定离开西班牙回来亚洲定居继续旅行的时候，才想到欧洲还有好多地方没看过，而下次回来不知道什么时候了，我在欧洲铁路官网上买了一张两个月的火车通票（Eurail Pass），从西班牙启程，原先规划路线从法国、摩纳哥、瑞士、奥地利、德国、丹麦、波兰、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、克罗地亚、波西尼亚、希腊，然后最后一站意大利。因为火车时间表的关系，我最后没有去成波兰、波西尼亚还有希腊，然而我却去到了瑞典。This was my last adventure before leaving Europe in 2019 and I departed from Spain in November when the weather was getting colder. I used Couchsurfing to stay in strangers' places and get to know people in the cities I was visiting. In two months, I was in twelve countries across Europe. Originally it felt like a mission impossible, and I almost chickened out of it in the middle. The constant long distance travel was a huge test for my mind, body, and soul, however, I gritted my teeth and kept going in the face of challenges. Although the pandemic has been slowing down globally, in Taiwan the infection rate has gone up. At this time, I am living in a hillside village in Taiwan and this has given me the calmness and space to begin writing. I wrote the English version first and edited it with the assistance of my English teacher Oliver, before translating it into Chinese. So listeners, get yourself a drink of your choice, make yourself comfortable and buckle up because we're flying off on our European tour with Lily! 这是2019年我在离开欧洲的最后一个冒险，我一个人坐火车在开始要变冷11月的时候从西班牙出发，并且用沙发冲浪的方式住在陌生人家中然后认识当地人，用了两个月去了欧洲12个国家，起初感觉是不可能的任务，甚至害怕会中途退缩，一直长途在路上旅行真的是对身心灵非常大的考验，但是我还是咬牙达成了！直到最近全世界的疫情较为趋缓，然而在台湾却感染案例不断，我搬到了台湾山坡上的小村子，得以静下心后，我才开始用英文写下了这个火车环欧旅行还有沙发冲浪的故事，然后请我的英语老师Oliver协助修改，我再自己亲自翻译而成！所以听众们，准备好一杯你喜欢的饮料，让自己坐得舒服些，绑好安全带因为我们即将和Lily一起飞到欧洲进行一场奇幻之旅！Stay tuned...there's much more to come! In the next episode I'll be taking a closer look at reasons why I decided to leave the beautiful country of Spain and how I overcame the fear associated with this departure.敬请期待，还有好多故事呢！下一集我会告诉你我为什么离开西班牙这个美丽的国家，还有我是如何克服出发伴随的各种恐惧。***本系列会将中英的版本分开录制，想要进行更深入的英语听力学习或训练，可以听伴随在中文版本的下一集。得到本集节目的中英文文本，预定环欧火车旅行的资讯和网站，当时的照片和影片甚至路线图，请关注公众微信IFLYCLUB，回复文字“环欧火车1”

1305 （英文版）我是如何用2个月漫游欧洲12国的？｜环欧火车之旅第一集The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take. 你唯一会后悔的旅行是你没有去的那一个。Hello and welcome to the Fly with Lily Podcast. I'm Lily Wong and in the following episodes I will take you on a journey around Europe. In this journey, we will meet a varied cast of people and look at both some of the highlights and challenges of travelling solo. These podcasts cover many different topics and work best when I hear your thoughts, comments and ideas. So please comment, subscribe and share; I always love hearing from my listeners, wherever you may be. 欢迎来到Fly with Lily的播客，在接下来的几集我会带你进行一场环游欧洲的旅行。在这趟旅行中，我们会见到不同的人物，还会来看一个人旅行的好玩的地方和挑战之处。这些播客将涵盖许多不同的主题，你们的心声、评论还有点子会帮助我做的更好！所以请你们不要吝啬评论、订阅或者是分享；我喜欢接到我在各地听众的意见。So, how did it all begin? Why did I pack my bags for a European rail trip? It all started one night in Shanghai in 2015 when I was listening to a talk given by a man who had travelled around Europe with a ukulele and visited five countries on the train in one month. When he talked about the people he had met, I dreamt that I too could have an adventure like this one day. Having lived in Spain for almost three years with an entrepreneur visa, I had become used to the convenience and low cost flight tickets easily available and had forgotten about my dream of travelling in Europe by train. It was when I finally decided to leave Spain that I realised just how many countries I hadn't visited! I didn't know when I would next come back to visit so this seemed like the perfect moment to buy a Eurail pass for two months. Starting from Spain, the countries which I originally planned to visit were France, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, and finally Italy. Poland, Bosnia and Greece did not happen, including because of winter train timetables however I did get to Sweden. 所以，一切是怎么开始的呢？为什么我会带上行囊去用火车环游欧洲呢？用火车环游欧洲的想法其实是在2015年婦女節的时候，在上海听了一场演讲（后来我也邀请了主讲人Alan上我们学英语环游世界第162集的节目），大受鼓舞，主讲人用一个月的时间用火车环游了5个国家，当他谈到路上遇到的有趣的人事物的时候，让我对火车环欧旅行充满向往，那时我就在心里默默许愿，有机会到了欧洲也要这么壮游一场。后来因为拿到创业签住在西班牙将近三年的时间，由于来往欧洲各国的飞机十分的便宜便利，让我都差点忘了曾经拥有的梦想！就在我决定离开西班牙回来亚洲定居继续旅行的时候，才想到欧洲还有好多地方没看过，而下次回来不知道什么时候了，我在欧洲铁路官网上买了一张两个月的火车通票（Eurail Pass），从西班牙启程，原先规划路线从法国、摩纳哥、瑞士、奥地利、德国、丹麦、波兰、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、克罗地亚、波西尼亚、希腊，然后最后一站意大利。因为火车时间表的关系，我最后没有去成波兰、波西尼亚还有希腊，然而我却去到了瑞典。This was my last adventure before leaving Europe in 2019 and I departed from Spain in November when the weather was getting colder. I used Couchsurfing to stay in strangers' places and get to know people in the cities I was visiting. In two months, I was in twelve countries across Europe. Originally it felt like a mission impossible, and I almost chickened out of it in the middle. The constant long distance travel was a huge test for my mind, body, and soul, however, I gritted my teeth and kept going in the face of challenges. Although the pandemic has been slowing down globally, in Taiwan the infection rate has gone up. At this time, I am living in a hillside village in Taiwan and this has given me the calmness and space to begin writing. I wrote the English version first and edited it with the assistance of my English teacher Oliver, before translating it into Chinese. So listeners, get yourself a drink of your choice, make yourself comfortable and buckle up because we're flying off on our European tour with Lily! 这是2019年我在离开欧洲的最后一个冒险，我一个人坐火车在开始要变冷11月的时候从西班牙出发，并且用沙发冲浪的方式住在陌生人家中然后认识当地人，用了两个月去了欧洲12个国家，起初感觉是不可能的任务，甚至害怕会中途退缩，一直长途在路上旅行真的是对身心灵非常大的考验，但是我还是咬牙达成了！直到最近全世界的疫情较为趋缓，然而在台湾却感染案例不断，我搬到了台湾山坡上的小村子，得以静下心后，我才开始用英文写下了这个火车环欧旅行还有沙发冲浪的故事，然后请我的英语老师Oliver协助修改，我再自己亲自翻译而成！所以听众们，准备好一杯你喜欢的饮料，让自己坐得舒服些，绑好安全带因为我们即将和Lily一起飞到欧洲进行一场奇幻之旅！Stay tuned...there's much more to come! In the next episode I'll be taking a closer look at reasons why I decided to leave the beautiful country of Spain and how I overcame the fear associated with this departure.敬请期待，还有好多故事呢！下一集我会告诉你我为什么离开西班牙这个美丽的国家，还有我是如何克服出发伴随的各种恐惧。***本系列会将中英的版本分开录制，想要进行更深入的英语听力学习或训练，可以听伴随在中文版本的下一集。得到本集节目的中英文文本，预定环欧火车旅行的资讯和网站，当时的照片和影片甚至路线图，请关注公众微信IFLYCLUB，回复文字“环欧火车1”

1304 我是如何用2个月漫游欧洲12国的？｜环欧火车之旅第一集The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take. 你唯一会后悔的旅行是你没有去的那一个。Hello and welcome to the Fly with Lily Podcast. I'm Lily Wong and in the following episodes I will take you on a journey around Europe. In this journey, we will meet a varied cast of people and look at both some of the highlights and challenges of travelling solo. These podcasts cover many different topics and work best when I hear your thoughts, comments and ideas. So please comment, subscribe and share; I always love hearing from my listeners, wherever you may be. 欢迎来到Fly with Lily的播客，在接下来的几集我会带你进行一场环游欧洲的旅行。在这趟旅行中，我们会见到不同的人物，还会来看一个人旅行的好玩的地方和挑战之处。这些播客将涵盖许多不同的主题，你们的心声、评论还有点子会帮助我做的更好！所以请你们不要吝啬评论、订阅或者是分享；我喜欢接到我在各地听众的意见。So, how did it all begin? Why did I pack my bags for a European rail trip? It all started one night in Shanghai in 2015 when I was listening to a talk given by a man who had travelled around Europe with a ukulele and visited five countries on the train in one month. When he talked about the people he had met, I dreamt that I too could have an adventure like this one day. Having lived in Spain for almost three years with an entrepreneur visa, I had become used to the convenience and low cost flight tickets easily available and had forgotten about my dream of travelling in Europe by train. It was when I finally decided to leave Spain that I realised just how many countries I hadn't visited! I didn't know when I would next come back to visit so this seemed like the perfect moment to buy a Eurail pass for two months. Starting from Spain, the countries which I originally planned to visit were France, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, and finally Italy. Poland, Bosnia and Greece did not happen, including because of winter train timetables however I did get to Sweden. 所以，一切是怎么开始的呢？为什么我会带上行囊去用火车环游欧洲呢？用火车环游欧洲的想法其实是在2015年婦女節的时候，在上海听了一场演讲（后来我也邀请了主讲人Alan上我们学英语环游世界第162集的节目），大受鼓舞，主讲人用一个月的时间用火车环游了5个国家，当他谈到路上遇到的有趣的人事物的时候，让我对火车环欧旅行充满向往，那时我就在心里默默许愿，有机会到了欧洲也要这么壮游一场。后来因为拿到创业签住在西班牙将近三年的时间，由于来往欧洲各国的飞机十分的便宜便利，让我都差点忘了曾经拥有的梦想！就在我决定离开西班牙回来亚洲定居继续旅行的时候，才想到欧洲还有好多地方没看过，而下次回来不知道什么时候了，我在欧洲铁路官网上买了一张两个月的火车通票（Eurail Pass），从西班牙启程，原先规划路线从法国、摩纳哥、瑞士、奥地利、德国、丹麦、波兰、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、克罗地亚、波西尼亚、希腊，然后最后一站意大利。因为火车时间表的关系，我最后没有去成波兰、波西尼亚还有希腊，然而我却去到了瑞典。This was my last adventure before leaving Europe in 2019 and I departed from Spain in November when the weather was getting colder. I used Couchsurfing to stay in strangers' places and get to know people in the cities I was visiting. In two months, I was in twelve countries across Europe. Originally it felt like a mission impossible, and I almost chickened out of it in the middle. The constant long distance travel was a huge test for my mind, body, and soul, however, I gritted my teeth and kept going in the face of challenges. Although the pandemic has been slowing down globally, in Taiwan the infection rate has gone up. At this time, I am living in a hillside village in Taiwan and this has given me the calmness and space to begin writing. I wrote the English version first and edited it with the assistance of my English teacher Oliver, before translating it into Chinese. So listeners, get yourself a drink of your choice, make yourself comfortable and buckle up because we're flying off on our European tour with Lily! 这是2019年我在离开欧洲的最后一个冒险，我一个人坐火车在开始要变冷11月的时候从西班牙出发，并且用沙发冲浪的方式住在陌生人家中然后认识当地人，用了两个月去了欧洲12个国家，起初感觉是不可能的任务，甚至害怕会中途退缩，一直长途在路上旅行真的是对身心灵非常大的考验，但是我还是咬牙达成了！直到最近全世界的疫情较为趋缓，然而在台湾却感染案例不断，我搬到了台湾山坡上的小村子，得以静下心后，我才开始用英文写下了这个火车环欧旅行还有沙发冲浪的故事，然后请我的英语老师Oliver协助修改，我再自己亲自翻译而成！所以听众们，准备好一杯你喜欢的饮料，让自己坐得舒服些，绑好安全带因为我们即将和Lily一起飞到欧洲进行一场奇幻之旅！Stay tuned...there's much more to come! In the next episode I'll be taking a closer look at reasons why I decided to leave the beautiful country of Spain and how I overcame the fear associated with this departure.敬请期待，还有好多故事呢！下一集我会告诉你我为什么离开西班牙这个美丽的国家，还有我是如何克服出发伴随的各种恐惧。***本系列会将中英的版本分开录制，想要进行更深入的英语听力学习或训练，可以听伴随在中文版本的下一集。得到本集节目的中英文文本，预定环欧火车旅行的资讯和网站，当时的照片和影片甚至路线图，请关注公众微信IFLYCLUB，回复文字“环欧火车1”

1304 我是如何用2个月漫游欧洲12国的？｜环欧火车之旅第一集The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take. 你唯一会后悔的旅行是你没有去的那一个。Hello and welcome to the Fly with Lily Podcast. I'm Lily Wong and in the following episodes I will take you on a journey around Europe. In this journey, we will meet a varied cast of people and look at both some of the highlights and challenges of travelling solo. These podcasts cover many different topics and work best when I hear your thoughts, comments and ideas. So please comment, subscribe and share; I always love hearing from my listeners, wherever you may be. 欢迎来到Fly with Lily的播客，在接下来的几集我会带你进行一场环游欧洲的旅行。在这趟旅行中，我们会见到不同的人物，还会来看一个人旅行的好玩的地方和挑战之处。这些播客将涵盖许多不同的主题，你们的心声、评论还有点子会帮助我做的更好！所以请你们不要吝啬评论、订阅或者是分享；我喜欢接到我在各地听众的意见。So, how did it all begin? Why did I pack my bags for a European rail trip? It all started one night in Shanghai in 2015 when I was listening to a talk given by a man who had travelled around Europe with a ukulele and visited five countries on the train in one month. When he talked about the people he had met, I dreamt that I too could have an adventure like this one day. Having lived in Spain for almost three years with an entrepreneur visa, I had become used to the convenience and low cost flight tickets easily available and had forgotten about my dream of travelling in Europe by train. It was when I finally decided to leave Spain that I realised just how many countries I hadn't visited! I didn't know when I would next come back to visit so this seemed like the perfect moment to buy a Eurail pass for two months. Starting from Spain, the countries which I originally planned to visit were France, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, and finally Italy. Poland, Bosnia and Greece did not happen, including because of winter train timetables however I did get to Sweden. 所以，一切是怎么开始的呢？为什么我会带上行囊去用火车环游欧洲呢？用火车环游欧洲的想法其实是在2015年婦女節的时候，在上海听了一场演讲（后来我也邀请了主讲人Alan上我们学英语环游世界第162集的节目），大受鼓舞，主讲人用一个月的时间用火车环游了5个国家，当他谈到路上遇到的有趣的人事物的时候，让我对火车环欧旅行充满向往，那时我就在心里默默许愿，有机会到了欧洲也要这么壮游一场。后来因为拿到创业签住在西班牙将近三年的时间，由于来往欧洲各国的飞机十分的便宜便利，让我都差点忘了曾经拥有的梦想！就在我决定离开西班牙回来亚洲定居继续旅行的时候，才想到欧洲还有好多地方没看过，而下次回来不知道什么时候了，我在欧洲铁路官网上买了一张两个月的火车通票（Eurail Pass），从西班牙启程，原先规划路线从法国、摩纳哥、瑞士、奥地利、德国、丹麦、波兰、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、克罗地亚、波西尼亚、希腊，然后最后一站意大利。因为火车时间表的关系，我最后没有去成波兰、波西尼亚还有希腊，然而我却去到了瑞典。This was my last adventure before leaving Europe in 2019 and I departed from Spain in November when the weather was getting colder. I used Couchsurfing to stay in strangers' places and get to know people in the cities I was visiting. In two months, I was in twelve countries across Europe. Originally it felt like a mission impossible, and I almost chickened out of it in the middle. The constant long distance travel was a huge test for my mind, body, and soul, however, I gritted my teeth and kept going in the face of challenges. Although the pandemic has been slowing down globally, in Taiwan the infection rate has gone up. At this time, I am living in a hillside village in Taiwan and this has given me the calmness and space to begin writing. I wrote the English version first and edited it with the assistance of my English teacher Oliver, before translating it into Chinese. So listeners, get yourself a drink of your choice, make yourself comfortable and buckle up because we're flying off on our European tour with Lily! 这是2019年我在离开欧洲的最后一个冒险，我一个人坐火车在开始要变冷11月的时候从西班牙出发，并且用沙发冲浪的方式住在陌生人家中然后认识当地人，用了两个月去了欧洲12个国家，起初感觉是不可能的任务，甚至害怕会中途退缩，一直长途在路上旅行真的是对身心灵非常大的考验，但是我还是咬牙达成了！直到最近全世界的疫情较为趋缓，然而在台湾却感染案例不断，我搬到了台湾山坡上的小村子，得以静下心后，我才开始用英文写下了这个火车环欧旅行还有沙发冲浪的故事，然后请我的英语老师Oliver协助修改，我再自己亲自翻译而成！所以听众们，准备好一杯你喜欢的饮料，让自己坐得舒服些，绑好安全带因为我们即将和Lily一起飞到欧洲进行一场奇幻之旅！Stay tuned...there's much more to come! In the next episode I'll be taking a closer look at reasons why I decided to leave the beautiful country of Spain and how I overcame the fear associated with this departure.敬请期待，还有好多故事呢！下一集我会告诉你我为什么离开西班牙这个美丽的国家，还有我是如何克服出发伴随的各种恐惧。***本系列会将中英的版本分开录制，想要进行更深入的英语听力学习或训练，可以听伴随在中文版本的下一集。得到本集节目的中英文文本，预定环欧火车旅行的资讯和网站，当时的照片和影片甚至路线图，请关注公众微信IFLYCLUB，回复文字“环欧火车1”

1304 我是如何用2个月漫游欧洲12国的？｜环欧火车之旅第一集The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take. 你唯一会后悔的旅行是你没有去的那一个。Hello and welcome to the Fly with Lily Podcast. I'm Lily Wong and in the following episodes I will take you on a journey around Europe. In this journey, we will meet a varied cast of people and look at both some of the highlights and challenges of travelling solo. These podcasts cover many different topics and work best when I hear your thoughts, comments and ideas. So please comment, subscribe and share; I always love hearing from my listeners, wherever you may be. 欢迎来到Fly with Lily的播客，在接下来的几集我会带你进行一场环游欧洲的旅行。在这趟旅行中，我们会见到不同的人物，还会来看一个人旅行的好玩的地方和挑战之处。这些播客将涵盖许多不同的主题，你们的心声、评论还有点子会帮助我做的更好！所以请你们不要吝啬评论、订阅或者是分享；我喜欢接到我在各地听众的意见。So, how did it all begin? Why did I pack my bags for a European rail trip? It all started one night in Shanghai in 2015 when I was listening to a talk given by a man who had travelled around Europe with a ukulele and visited five countries on the train in one month. When he talked about the people he had met, I dreamt that I too could have an adventure like this one day. Having lived in Spain for almost three years with an entrepreneur visa, I had become used to the convenience and low cost flight tickets easily available and had forgotten about my dream of travelling in Europe by train. It was when I finally decided to leave Spain that I realised just how many countries I hadn't visited! I didn't know when I would next come back to visit so this seemed like the perfect moment to buy a Eurail pass for two months. Starting from Spain, the countries which I originally planned to visit were France, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, and finally Italy. Poland, Bosnia and Greece did not happen, including because of winter train timetables however I did get to Sweden. 所以，一切是怎么开始的呢？为什么我会带上行囊去用火车环游欧洲呢？用火车环游欧洲的想法其实是在2015年婦女節的时候，在上海听了一场演讲（后来我也邀请了主讲人Alan上我们学英语环游世界第162集的节目），大受鼓舞，主讲人用一个月的时间用火车环游了5个国家，当他谈到路上遇到的有趣的人事物的时候，让我对火车环欧旅行充满向往，那时我就在心里默默许愿，有机会到了欧洲也要这么壮游一场。后来因为拿到创业签住在西班牙将近三年的时间，由于来往欧洲各国的飞机十分的便宜便利，让我都差点忘了曾经拥有的梦想！就在我决定离开西班牙回来亚洲定居继续旅行的时候，才想到欧洲还有好多地方没看过，而下次回来不知道什么时候了，我在欧洲铁路官网上买了一张两个月的火车通票（Eurail Pass），从西班牙启程，原先规划路线从法国、摩纳哥、瑞士、奥地利、德国、丹麦、波兰、匈牙利、斯洛伐克、克罗地亚、波西尼亚、希腊，然后最后一站意大利。因为火车时间表的关系，我最后没有去成波兰、波西尼亚还有希腊，然而我却去到了瑞典。This was my last adventure before leaving Europe in 2019 and I departed from Spain in November when the weather was getting colder. I used Couchsurfing to stay in strangers' places and get to know people in the cities I was visiting. In two months, I was in twelve countries across Europe. Originally it felt like a mission impossible, and I almost chickened out of it in the middle. The constant long distance travel was a huge test for my mind, body, and soul, however, I gritted my teeth and kept going in the face of challenges. Although the pandemic has been slowing down globally, in Taiwan the infection rate has gone up. At this time, I am living in a hillside village in Taiwan and this has given me the calmness and space to begin writing. I wrote the English version first and edited it with the assistance of my English teacher Oliver, before translating it into Chinese. So listeners, get yourself a drink of your choice, make yourself comfortable and buckle up because we're flying off on our European tour with Lily! 这是2019年我在离开欧洲的最后一个冒险，我一个人坐火车在开始要变冷11月的时候从西班牙出发，并且用沙发冲浪的方式住在陌生人家中然后认识当地人，用了两个月去了欧洲12个国家，起初感觉是不可能的任务，甚至害怕会中途退缩，一直长途在路上旅行真的是对身心灵非常大的考验，但是我还是咬牙达成了！直到最近全世界的疫情较为趋缓，然而在台湾却感染案例不断，我搬到了台湾山坡上的小村子，得以静下心后，我才开始用英文写下了这个火车环欧旅行还有沙发冲浪的故事，然后请我的英语老师Oliver协助修改，我再自己亲自翻译而成！所以听众们，准备好一杯你喜欢的饮料，让自己坐得舒服些，绑好安全带因为我们即将和Lily一起飞到欧洲进行一场奇幻之旅！Stay tuned...there's much more to come! In the next episode I'll be taking a closer look at reasons why I decided to leave the beautiful country of Spain and how I overcame the fear associated with this departure.敬请期待，还有好多故事呢！下一集我会告诉你我为什么离开西班牙这个美丽的国家，还有我是如何克服出发伴随的各种恐惧。***本系列会将中英的版本分开录制，想要进行更深入的英语听力学习或训练，可以听伴随在中文版本的下一集。得到本集节目的中英文文本，预定环欧火车旅行的资讯和网站，当时的照片和影片甚至路线图，请关注公众微信IFLYCLUB，回复文字“环欧火车1”

As Founder and President, Jennifer Hawkins has overseen the growth of Hawkins International Public Relations from a one-woman start-up to a major player in public relations, media relations, and digital communications for the luxury travel and lifestyle industries. Yet even as the agency has grown to more than 30 employees, maintained a robust roster of world-class international clients, expanded with a Los Angeles office, and launched a new division focused on wellness and beauty, Jennifer remains committed to the boutique and approachable culture she first shaped at the start back in 2002. “I want to maintain our spirit of creativity and proactivity in everything we do,” she says, explaining that assembling diverse leadership and talent is key to Hawkins International’s ingenuity and maneuverability. Jennifer’s commitment to relevancy encompasses not just current trends in hospitality and wellness, but making certain that the agency is technologically on par and on top of the changing media landscape. She was behind the company’s embrace of social media that created a vibrant division offering influencer relations, social media activation and training, content strategy, and video integration services. “We celebrate luxury travel and wellness lifestyles through polished personalized attention to our clients and to the media alike,” Jennifer continues. “My role is to bring in interesting clients who are a pleasure for us to collaborate and do business with. That keeps our PR team inspired, our culture dynamic, and our clients squarely in the news.” Jennifer fell for travel as a girl traveling with a Eurail Pass through Europe with her father. A veritable globetrotter with more than 50 countries across 6 continents stamped on her passport, she long ago gleaned that travel isn’t just about the visitor’s experience – it’s also about providing a real economic impact to countless destinations. She never thought Hawkins International would grow as it has – “I call myself the accidental entrepreneur” – but she has enjoyed the journey. “I can honestly say the majority of clients we’ve signed have come because of our reputation, and they stay because they know we will innovate and deliver.” Destination on the Left is joined by Jennifer Hawkins, Founder and President of Hawkins international Public Relations and Maverick Creative. Jennifer is a self-proclaimed travel and tourism nerd, working with luxury hotels, spas, resorts, and start-ups through her agencies. On our podcast, Jennifer shares highlights from her recently released Trend Hawk Report. She explains what increased spending on social media means for our industry, how national brands are integrating with local communities, and what our industry can do to prepare for recovery. What You Will Learn: How Jennifer impacts the travel industry through Hawkins International and Maverick Creative Highlights from Jennifer’s recently released Trend Hawk Report What increased spending on social media means for the travel and tourism industry How national brands are integrating with the local community through the pandemic What businesses in the travel industry need to do to prepare for the recovery HIPR and Maverick Creative Destination on the Left is joined by Jennifer Hawkins, Founder and President of Hawkins international Public Relations and Maverick Creative. Jennifer is a self-proclaimed travel and tourism nerd, working with luxury hotels, spas, resorts, and start-ups through her agencies. On our podcast, Jennifer shares highlights from her recently released Trend Hawk Report. She explains what increased spending on social media means for our industry, how national brands are integrating with local communities, and what our industry can do to prepare for recovery. The Trend Hawk Report Continuing the theme of 2020, 2021 is already fairly unpredictable. In order to get a handle on what we can expect for this year, data collectors/aggregators like Jennifer have kept an eye on travel and tourism trends that best represent where the industry is headed. Jennifer and her team have measured the impact of social media use in the travel industry as it correlates to social media spend. They have explored the tangential spikes in local business as local travel takes precedence. And they have looked into the overall change in human behavior/communication in relation to travel. We need to keep tabs on all of these trends as the country continues to reopen, so click here for more information. Setting the Pace for 2021 From hi-tech wellness experiences to digital marketing strategy, there are a lot of trends surfacing in the pandemic that will be differentiators for years to come. Research shows that in times of crisis, companies that adapt, pivot, and invest in their employees tend to come out stronger when the economy returns. In addition, companies that create, innovate, and collaborate with other competitors in their verticals/regions finding tons of new ways to generate revenue and foot traffic during the pandemic. With vaccines being distributed and some semblance of normalcy in sight, it is important that we do everything we can, with everyone we can, to hit the ground running in the recovery phase. Report: trendhawk2021.com Website: https://www.hawkpr.com/ https://www.maverickcreative.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferhawkins2/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkins-international-public-relations/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/maverick-creative-nyc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkinsinternationalpr/ https://www.facebook.com/WeAreMaverickCreative/ Twitter: @HIPR  

I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it.我看到了自己的道路，但我不知道它通向何方。不知道我将去向哪裡，就是激励着我去旅行的原因。～西班牙女詩人Rosalía de Castro这一天要到一个新国家：瑞士，让我特别的期待，我知道早上的这班火車必须从尼斯到马赛然后再一路北上坐总共7个小时到日内瓦，沿路经过法国的里维埃拉风景好美，一幅幅像是活动的风景明信片。我目不暇接的用双眼和手机还有摄影机记录整个时刻。旅游的心情太兴奋了，实在好喜欢！这天早上我和售票员的对话，由于我已经很熟练，所以我就把我的环欧通票(Eurail Pass)，手机上的行程(itinerary)，还有护照(passport)都放在了桌上。我和A：Bonjour （法语：日安）我：Speak English? (A: 点点头) I'd like to reserve my ticket from here to Geneva today.A: （帮我查票）From here to Marseille, 20 Euros, Marseille to Geneva 27 Euros. Book it just for you? （这里到马赛，20欧，马赛到日内瓦27欧，只订一个人吗？）我: Yes.（然后我用信用卡付款，拿到票后她又和我解释一遍票上的资讯。在马赛只有16分钟的转车时间，所以我想在确认下。）我：Is it enough time to get on the other train？（到另一台火车时间够吗？）A：There's an earlier train to Marseille at 10:00, do you want it? （有一班较早的车到马赛，10点出发，你要吗?)我: That'd be great. Thank you so much. (太好了，非常感谢你。)就这样，售票员帮我换了车票，没有多加收钱。非常好，也给我充足的时间可以转车，或许也可以让我快闪马赛下!我和A：Bonjour 我：Speak English? I'd like to reserve my ticket from here to Geneva today.A: From here to Marseille, 20 Euros, Marseille to Geneva 27 Euros. Book it just for you? 我: Yes.我：Is it enough time to get on the other train？A：There's an earlier train to Marseille at 10:00, do you want it? 我: That'd be great. Thank you so much.参加和Lily说英语去旅行，有144节线上课程144节语音作业，在家学习也好像在世界各地游走，参加报名请关注微信：iflyclub 回复：训练营

I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it.我看到了自己的道路，但我不知道它通向何方。不知道我将去向哪裡，就是激励着我去旅行的原因。～西班牙女詩人Rosalía de Castro这一天要到一个新国家：瑞士，让我特别的期待，我知道早上的这班火車必须从尼斯到马赛然后再一路北上坐总共7个小时到日内瓦，沿路经过法国的里维埃拉风景好美，一幅幅像是活动的风景明信片。我目不暇接的用双眼和手机还有摄影机记录整个时刻。旅游的心情太兴奋了，实在好喜欢！这天早上我和售票员的对话，由于我已经很熟练，所以我就把我的环欧通票(Eurail Pass)，手机上的行程(itinerary)，还有护照(passport)都放在了桌上。我和A：Bonjour （法语：日安）我：Speak English? (A: 点点头) I'd like to reserve my ticket from here to Geneva today.A: （帮我查票）From here to Marseille, 20 Euros, Marseille to Geneva 27 Euros. Book it just for you? （这里到马赛，20欧，马赛到日内瓦27欧，只订一个人吗？）我: Yes.（然后我用信用卡付款，拿到票后她又和我解释一遍票上的资讯。在马赛只有16分钟的转车时间，所以我想在确认下。）我：Is it enough time to get on the other train？（到另一台火车时间够吗？）A：There's an earlier train to Marseille at 10:00, do you want it? （有一班较早的车到马赛，10点出发，你要吗?)我: That'd be great. Thank you so much. (太好了，非常感谢你。)就这样，售票员帮我换了车票，没有多加收钱。非常好，也给我充足的时间可以转车，或许也可以让我快闪马赛下!我和A：Bonjour 我：Speak English? I'd like to reserve my ticket from here to Geneva today.A: From here to Marseille, 20 Euros, Marseille to Geneva 27 Euros. Book it just for you? 我: Yes.我：Is it enough time to get on the other train？A：There's an earlier train to Marseille at 10:00, do you want it? 我: That'd be great. Thank you so much.参加和Lily说英语去旅行，有144节线上课程144节语音作业，在家学习也好像在世界各地游走，参加报名请关注微信：iflyclub 回复：训练营

I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it.我看到了自己的道路，但我不知道它通向何方。不知道我将去向哪裡，就是激励着我去旅行的原因。～西班牙女詩人Rosalía de Castro这一天要到一个新国家：瑞士，让我特别的期待，我知道早上的这班火車必须从尼斯到马赛然后再一路北上坐总共7个小时到日内瓦，沿路经过法国的里维埃拉风景好美，一幅幅像是活动的风景明信片。我目不暇接的用双眼和手机还有摄影机记录整个时刻。旅游的心情太兴奋了，实在好喜欢！这天早上我和售票员的对话，由于我已经很熟练，所以我就把我的环欧通票(Eurail Pass)，手机上的行程(itinerary)，还有护照(passport)都放在了桌上。我和A：Bonjour （法语：日安）我：Speak English? (A: 点点头) I'd like to reserve my ticket from here to Geneva today.A: （帮我查票）From here to Marseille, 20 Euros, Marseille to Geneva 27 Euros. Book it just for you? （这里到马赛，20欧，马赛到日内瓦27欧，只订一个人吗？）我: Yes.（然后我用信用卡付款，拿到票后她又和我解释一遍票上的资讯。在马赛只有16分钟的转车时间，所以我想在确认下。）我：Is it enough time to get on the other train？（到另一台火车时间够吗？）A：There's an earlier train to Marseille at 10:00, do you want it? （有一班较早的车到马赛，10点出发，你要吗?)我: That'd be great. Thank you so much. (太好了，非常感谢你。)就这样，售票员帮我换了车票，没有多加收钱。非常好，也给我充足的时间可以转车，或许也可以让我快闪马赛下!我和A：Bonjour 我：Speak English? I'd like to reserve my ticket from here to Geneva today.A: From here to Marseille, 20 Euros, Marseille to Geneva 27 Euros. Book it just for you? 我: Yes.我：Is it enough time to get on the other train？A：There's an earlier train to Marseille at 10:00, do you want it? 我: That'd be great. Thank you so much.参加和Lily说英语去旅行，有144节线上课程144节语音作业，在家学习也好像在世界各地游走，参加报名请关注微信：iflyclub 回复：训练营

I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it.我看到了自己的道路，但我不知道它通向何方。不知道我将去向哪裡，就是激励着我去旅行的原因。～西班牙女詩人Rosalía de Castro这一天要到一个新国家：瑞士，让我特别的期待，我知道早上的这班火車必须从尼斯到马赛然后再一路北上坐总共7个小时到日内瓦，沿路经过法国的里维埃拉风景好美，一幅幅像是活动的风景明信片。我目不暇接的用双眼和手机还有摄影机记录整个时刻。旅游的心情太兴奋了，实在好喜欢！这天早上我和售票员的对话，由于我已经很熟练，所以我就把我的环欧通票(Eurail Pass)，手机上的行程(itinerary)，还有护照(passport)都放在了桌上。我和A：Bonjour （法语：日安）我：Speak English? (A: 点点头) I'd like to reserve my ticket from here to Geneva today.A: （帮我查票）From here to Marseille, 20 Euros, Marseille to Geneva 27 Euros. Book it just for you? （这里到马赛，20欧，马赛到日内瓦27欧，只订一个人吗？）我: Yes.（然后我用信用卡付款，拿到票后她又和我解释一遍票上的资讯。在马赛只有16分钟的转车时间，所以我想在确认下。）我：Is it enough time to get on the other train？（到另一台火车时间够吗？）A：There's an earlier train to Marseille at 10:00, do you want it? （有一班较早的车到马赛，10点出发，你要吗?)我: That'd be great. Thank you so much. (太好了，非常感谢你。)就这样，售票员帮我换了车票，没有多加收钱。非常好，也给我充足的时间可以转车，或许也可以让我快闪马赛下!我和A：Bonjour 我：Speak English? I'd like to reserve my ticket from here to Geneva today.A: From here to Marseille, 20 Euros, Marseille to Geneva 27 Euros. Book it just for you? 我: Yes.我：Is it enough time to get on the other train？A：There's an earlier train to Marseille at 10:00, do you want it? 我: That'd be great. Thank you so much.参加和Lily说英语去旅行，有144节线上课程144节语音作业，在家学习也好像在世界各地游走，参加报名请关注微信：iflyclub 回复：训练营

Traveling with a Eurail Pass was once the most popular way to see Europe. But with the advent of river cruises and cheap air fares, the train pass is not as popular as it once was.  Travel Writer Katie Parker Magyar recently took a trip across Eastern Europe (Vienna, Prague and Budapest) via rail.  We chat about her incredible travels and why you might want to consider the trains next time you visit. 

Joe Fingerhut knew that connecting with an audience got his juices going. Just as strongly, he knew life is short. The 9-to-5 job was not in his DNA. He craved work that would be fun and exciting, but he did not know what that magic combination would look like. Now, as an author and international speaker, he regularly rocks audiences at leadership events and high schools in America and overseas, sharing lessons from his adventures in travel, language, and stage skills in magic and music.

On October 5, 2015, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in OBB Personenverkehr AG v. Sachs. This case involves a dispute regarding whether federal courts have jurisdiction over a lawsuit brought by Carol Sachs against OBB Personenverkher--the Austrian national railroad--when her legs were crushed by a train in Austria while she was using a Eurail Pass that she had purchased in the United States. -- The question before the Supreme Court is twofold: (1) whether common law principles of agency apply in determining whether an entity is an “agent” of a foreign state under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 (FSIA); and (2) whether, under the first clause of the commercial activity exception of the FSIA, a tort claim for personal injuries suffered in connection with travel outside of the United States is “based upon” the allegedly tortious conduct occurring outside of the United States, or the preceding sale of the ticket in the United States for the travel entirely outside the United States. -- To discuss the case, we have Edwin D. Williamson, who is Of Counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Baby boomers love to travel! In the sixties and seventies many of our generation bought a Eurail Pass, donned a backpack and headed out for parts unknown. But age and discretionary time and income have only strengthened our wanderlust; we're hitting the road like never before! Terri Elders, editor of Not Your Mother's Book on Travel is joining us to share stories that will take you from the jungles of Central America to the highlands of Africa. Whether you're an armchair traveler or a real road warrior you'll want to be sure to fasten your seatbelt, tune in and get ready for one heckuva great trip!

As we travelled using the Eurorail/Eurail Global Pass, we took note of what we would have spent buying point-to-point tickets. Is a Eurail Pass worthwhile, or is it too expensive? Eurorail or Eurail? There's a little confusion over the terms Eurorail and Eurail. Basically, they're two terms for the same thing! The term Eurorail was replaced with Eurail a few years ago, so we're going to stick with that from now on. Our Europe train travel We had a 15-day Global Eurail Pass each, which meant we could travel in any of the countries covered by Eurail on fifteen individual days spread across the two-month validity of the pass. Every day that we wanted to use the pass, we wrote the date in the space provided. Our passes were checked every day that we used them, and usually stamped by the conductor - we'd heard stories of people trying to cheat the system using removable ink on their passes - this isn't going to work anymore.

Trains are the best way to get around Europe and a Eurail Pass, also known as a Eurorail Pass, might be a good solution for you. Although budget flights have made air travel more affordable, if you want to explore, trains are your best option. And for short journeys or trips with good connections, taking a train can be faster than going by plane - not to mention that you don't have to go through airport security! If you're just taking one or two long train trips during your European vacation, you're probably best to just buy point-to-point tickets. But if you want to see more of the continent, a Eurail pass is a good option. A Eurail pass (also known as a Eurorail pass) is a ticket which allows you unlimited train travel in Europe. It comes in many different forms - you need to decide which region you'll be travelling in, how long you want the pass to last, how many days you'll actually be travelling within that time frame, and if you want a first or second-class ticket. For more information on Eurail/Eurorail tickets and train travel in Europe, visit: http://indietravelpodcast.com/podcast/eurorail-eurail-pass-tips-tricks