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Happy 4th of July! Happy Canada Day! And you’ll be happy Tom is back on his regular mic! The six Alamo Drafthouse locations that shut down will all be reopened. Redbox’ parent company files for bankruptcy. Tidal’s app will only be available on the most popular operating platforms moving forward. And Arendal Sound announces a […] The post AV Rant #920: The Only One That Satisfies appeared first on AV Rant.

It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast 289 Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally & Guest Host Justin Shier Chapters: 00:00:00 - Happy Canada Day! 00:02:13 - Forest Fires on the Fourth of July 00:04:21 - Dreaming of Competing and Forgetting to Shave 00:06:24 - Herb Life - Drying Process and Craft Batch Style 00:08:11 - Herb Business in Oregon 00:10:02 - The Demands of Bodybuilding 00:12:01 - Justin's Transformation 00:14:01 - Shifting mindset and focusing on execution 00:15:47 - The Importance of Progressive Training 00:17:46 - Perfecting Weightlifting Form 00:19:52 - True Strength Within These Parameters 00:21:43 - Progression and Rep Adjustments 00:23:45 - Traveling in Italy: From Patano to Grindlewald 00:25:30 - Bike Riding and Living the Kardashian Lifestyle 00:27:33 - Stogies and Food 00:29:35 - Full Coverage: Changing the Background 00:31:49 - Discussing Personal Stories and Investments 00:33:54 - Investing in Happiness 00:35:47 - The True Meaning of Happiness 00:38:05 - Favorite Music To Train To 0:40:01 - The Power of Music in Training 00:42:07 - Missing Out on Concerts 00:44:02 - Ron's Door Mishap at the Arnold 00:46:16 - Bathroom Mishap

Happy Canada Day and Happy Fourth of July! On this episode, the boys are joined by an absolute shit kicker and one of the most shouted-out players on the podcast, the big boy, Marcus Foligno. Before the interview, the boys get into all the free agent signings, the presidential debate, and much more. Marcus joins us to break down the Wilds's outlook this season, playing for Canada while his brother plays for USA, Kaprizov and Bill Guerin plus much more. Interview Start ▶️ 1:17:00Check out our Sponsors!

Happy Canada Day! Robbie Baseball is off this week, but Benjamin Chase (@biggentleben) is here as always with Mike Virginia (@_MikeVA) sitting in with Ben for Robbie. This week it's a shorter show where your questions will drive the episode. It's a fantasy baseball AMA! This episode is for dynasty, prospects & minor league baseball lovers. From the International League to the Florida State league, the fellas have you covered! Please SUB our YouTube channel & Discord while making sure to follow us on social media @pallazzopodcast & email us at pallazzopodcast@gmail.comTIME STAMPS (Add 2 Minutes & 30 Seconds For Commercials/Intro)00:00 Start of Show03:35 James Wood Call-Up12:20 Lazaro Montes & Other Prospects18:58 Jesus Take The Wheel SP Streamer Pick26:27 Rostering Dominican Summer League Players28:13 Deyvison De Los Santos31:19 Jordan Lawlar Or De Los Santos32:27 Junior Caminero Losing Value?35:56 Teams That Develop Hitting The Best39:45 Shane Baz & Tampa Bay Starters43:32 Baltimore Orioles Trade Scenarios51:58 Leodalis DeVries & Druw Jones59:15 Show OutroAdopt A Minor Leaguer:https://adoptaminorleaguer.com/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/pallazzopodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/M7Aec62HAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Canada Day you guys! Well this show certainly lives up to it's name. Get ready for a few twists and turns this week folks. Firstly Mike Lindell stopped buy to give us his opinions on voting machines and presidents before we were rudely interrupted by an awful awful Zoom bomber. We then had to deal with the craziest collection of complainers for a long while including a man who dismantled his door lock (not that man) a man who's paint melted right off his car, some idiot who actually bought a cyber truck, we deal with a man who really doesn't like robots, a homophobic nerd who couldn't get into his video game account, one man resorts to screaming at Ron to stop his service being cancelled, Ron has to play some video games when one man gets way too boring, one lady gets the wrong pizza and is too much of a Karen to get any help, one man is confused about what the check in staff actually do and one man is terribly confused about what to do with his broken vacuum cleaner. And a whole lot more too. This show was a lot of fun! Thank you to all the people that listened live on YouTube and everyone checking out our podcast. I love you very much and keep it locked to macronshow.com where Ron will be doing more supporter's shows!

Tonight's Jazz Feature is a tribute through music to Canada Day, today July 1,2024. The great Canadian born pianist/composer and Jazz Master Oscar Emmanual Peterson was born in Montreal on August 15,1925 and passed away at his home in Mississauga, Ontario on December 23,2007 after a long career and receiving just about every honor Canada could bestow on this artist. The Jazz Show is proud to present "The Canadiana Suite" an 8 movement suite composed in honor of the country of his birth and performed by his long standing Trio with the incomparable Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums and of course Oscar Peterson on piano.. It was recorded for Limelight Records (a Jazz division of Mercury Records) in New York on September 9,1964. Happy Canada Day to all!

Shaugger breaking the Henrique deal, LIVE on the air! Happy Canada Day! Jason Strudwick, Rob Brown & Ryan Rishaug examine the Oilers signings on the first day of free agency and speculate on the moves that may still be to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys react to the latest NBA free agency news and rumors. Topics include: the 6ers signing Paul George to a max contract, the Clippers replacing him on the wing with Derrick Jones Jr., the Mavs pivoting to Naji Marshall, the Thunder handing Isaiah Hartenstein the bag, Chris Paul teaming up with Wembanyama in San Antonio, the Magic wisely grabbing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and other notable signings and slop. Happy Canada Day! --

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys react to the latest NBA free agency news and rumors. Topics include: the 6ers signing Paul George to a max contract, the Clippers replacing him on the wing with Derrick Jones Jr., the Mavs pivoting to Naji Marshall, the Thunder handing Isaiah Hartenstein the bag, Chris Paul teaming up with Wembanyama in San Antonio, the Magic wisely grabbing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and other notable signings and slop. Happy Canada Day!--

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 27 and Happy Canada Day (if you're reading this on July 1)! In this episode, we share a conversation with Chad Soon, an educator from Vernon, British Columbia, and the author of the book The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey. The book is written for middle grade students… which is a great age for getting started reading diverse stories… and it's illustrated by Amy Qi. The Longest Shot is available for purchase in both hardcover and Epub formats through Orca Book Publishers, Amazon, Apple Books, and other booksellers.  In the book, Chad has created an engaging retelling of Larry's life, the racism he faced, his various accomplishments, and his positive attitude throughout his challenges and triumphs. Chad also shares stories of how he learned about Larry, what it was like becoming friends with him, why Larry deserves to be in the Hockey Hall of Fame, which other players of Asian Pacific Islander descent are inspiring, and so much more. As Chad mentions in our conversation, Larry Kwong's career and life are defined by more than just the single shift he was allowed to play for the New York Rangers in 1948. You can learn more about The Longest Shot through the Instagram account @larrykwongbook and more about Chad through his personal account @soondatkwong. We highly recommend getting a copy of The Longest Shot for yourself, your kids, and anyone who wants to be inspired by a story of success in the face of racism. If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com.

*Join us every Monday Live at 3:30 MST, and make sure to like and comment on the rewatch!*0:00 Happy Canada Day, Eh?3:55 Housekeeping&:58 Hot Ttopics8:05 Jojo Siwa16:15 The Bear Season 320:442 Drag Race Recap39:00 Bravo Breakdown39:00 Kelly Bensimon 45:18 Below Deck46:44 Amanda's Wormhole of the Week46:50 Rachel Leviss Podcast53:15 Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Recap1:05:48 Maci Bookout Tax Lien1:07:10 DebzOG 1:10:00 John's Movie Corner - A Quiet Place (Day One)1:16:49 Upcoming Movies: Despicable Me 4, Maxxxine1:22:15 Tik Tok Ya Don't Stop-Miss Peaches/Dave Portnoy-Howie the Crab1:26:24 Christine Brown visits THE Nacho gas station Like and Subscribe to us on Youtube!EMAIL us with any thoughts, questions, or your most salacious sex stories at patcpod@gmail.comThis month on Patreon.com/podandthcity:The Golden Girls S1 E7 "The Competiton"Broad City S1 E7 "Hurricane Wanda"Girls S1 E8 "Weirdos Need Girlfriends Too"Designing Women S1 E5 "Mary Jo's First Date"*VIDEO of our episodes is now available at the "FAAAABULOUS!" level!* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Canada Day, to all of our Canadian friends! Josée continues to bring us on her Italy journey and the girls talk about what's happening in their lives over the next week. From side plates to less toppings to outfits, enjoy this fun talk between friends. Last day to join our SUMMER PROMO! https://www.yourwayoursupport.com/offers/8edJL5q9

ITL Hour 3: Astros play the Blue Jays but how can they continue winning like this and who could they trade for? ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, Missing OJ Simpson? With the Astros playing in Toronto, have you ever smuggled anything from another country?

Welcome to not only the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines but also a brand new month.  A programing note: We, like Wall Street, will be taking Independence Day off on Thursday...just so you know.  Also wishing our Canadian friends a Happy Canada Day! And, if you want to reach out to us on Social Media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: New news about the Biden Student Loan program; John Deere announces yet another round of layoffs and why; Farming and the farm economy is also in the news; Remember those Red Box kiosks? We have a story; Family Leave, Grandparents and Sweden; The Wall Street Report; And, some news about...movies. Thanks for being here! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

HAPPY CANADA DAY! In today's episode, Hosenose joins us as we do Canadian Pop Culture Trivia! Let us know how you did! #canada #genx #generationx #ohcanada #podcast #trivia 

Imagine being able to captivate guests from around the world with the sheer allure of your vacation rental's location. What if you could weave the unique charm, cultural richness, and natural wonders of your area into an irresistible narrative that resonates deeply with travelers seeking authentic experiences? This episode unveils the secrets to doing just that, empowering you to harness the power of your locale and skyrocket your direct bookings.With practical insights from seasoned industry experts, you'll discover how to uncover the distinct selling points of your destination. From quirky local trivia and traditions to breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems, learn to craft a compelling story that transports potential guests to your doorstep before they even arrive. Prepare to be inspired by real-world examples of hosts and managers who have mastered the art of leveraging their location's appeal through engaging websites, captivating social media content, and the magic of storytelling.It isn't about hot tubs or fire pits or a house that lives. This is about the unique experience your guests will have when they stay with you. - Jenn BoylesIn this podcast episode, I was joined by Annette Arsenault, owner and manager of Quayside Quidi Vidi Vacation Rental in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador and Kendra Badoe, vacation rental property manager at Suite Harmony in Ontario. Connect with Annette Arsenault and Kendra Badoe:Annette Arsenault, Quayside Quidi Vidi Vacation Rental, Newfoundland: https://quaysidequidividi.com/Kendra Badoe, Suite Harmony, Ontario: https://www.suiteharmony.ca/Here's what you can expect to gain from this episode:Strategies for identifying and showcasing the unique allure of your areaTips for crafting an online presence that resonates with your target audienceInsights into leveraging local blogs, social media reels, and community-building tacticsThe numerous benefits of cultivating direct bookings, including increased control, personalized guest interactions, and exclusive rewards for loyal customersThe key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction to Direct Booking Success00:01:11 - The Canadian Advantage00:05:21 - Leveraging Your Location00:11:06 - Importance of Direct BookingsFREE GUIDE: 10 Ways to Drive Guests to your Website instead of Airbnb: https://directbookingsuccess.com/10-ways-to-drive-guests-to-your-website-instead-of-airbnb/Show notes are available at: https://directbookingsuccess.com/podcast/Follow Jenn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directbookingsuccessJoin Jenn's free Facebook group – the Marketing Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strmarketinghub

Happy Canada Day! Enjoy the pod on a patio! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGbGTkweBvH79LnMha5bxg Chapters 00:00 Introducing DJ Natural Wav 01:04 Natural's DJ Opps 01:37 DJ Zar's Dancehall experience 08:04 Did Joe Budden mention WLHH? 12:09 Music intro 17:07 Introduction 19:52 Sponsor shout outs and announcements 21:08 Friday's relationship with weed 23:05 MarMar Oso show 24:50 Relationships for known people in 2024 (Insta Wozzle) 34:14 Diamond Club Ad 34:42 Was the K Money Paperwork real 59:56 Honcho Hoodlum says Top5 is no better than K Money 01:24:39 Steamin Hotgrabba Ad 01:25:00 Toronto rapper gets shot on live stream 01:36:42 Where black music went wrong 01:41:23 Not Like Us Remix OTW. Let Kendrick have his victory lap 01:47:38 Gas Packs Ad 01:48:16 Drake x Camila Cabelo songs reaction 02:03:13 MJ202k Convicted for Drugs and firearms (The 1st Blueface & Chrisean) 02:13:20 The US Presidential debate 02:20:36 Outro ************************************************************************ Intro Music Redman Tonight's the night https://open.spotify.com/track/67mtN6BlsJR0LVyzvNZnGt?si=uESC1tIVQAWI8fYtMf_xvw Redman & Method Man - Da Rockwilder https://open.spotify.com/track/4anqYZt4APNlFwQixpbdZR?si=3b905e057bea4518 Redman ft Busta Rhymes - Da Goodness https://open.spotify.com/track/59IgH82T57U9VEjfo9RhSS?si=2aa3c5614fc240e0 Big thanks to B3 from Utopia Records Studio https://www.instagram.com/utopiarecordsca/ Thanks to Diamond Club: https://www.instagram.com/diamondclub_905/ Steamin Hot Grabba: https://www.instagram.com/steaminhotgrabba/ We Love Hip Hop: www.instagram.com/welovehiphopnetwork/ Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayrickydred/ Dusty Wallace: www.instagram.com/trappherajohn/ Prod B3: https://www.instagram.com/prod.b3/ DJ Zar: https://www.instagram.com/djzartv/

Seg 1: The On-to-Ottawa March In 1935, about 1,500 residents of federal Unemployment Relief Camps in BC went on strike. They traveled by train and truck to Vancouver to protest poor conditions in the Depression-era camps. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: Exploring the link between mental health and biodiversity   If you live in a major city the lack of biodiversity may contribute to poor mental health. Guest: Rachel Buxton, Assistant Professor, Institute of Environmental and Interdisciplinary Sciences Carleton University Seg 3: View From Victoria: Guide Outfitters given no compensation by NDP government Five guide outfitters got the news that the NDP had turned down some promised compensation for loss of their tenures, since the court awarded title to the Tsilhqot'in First Nation. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: People are living longer, but can they afford to? Retirement used to last about 2 decades but with better access to medical and health services, the need to prepare for a longer post-work life is necessary. Guest: Carole Fawcett, Provincial Organizer for the Seniors Tin Cup Seg 5: Boating Safety in the Summer  As the summer weather hits BC, the need to remind everyone about boating safety and what you can do to limit the potential hazards associated with fun on the water. Guest: Bruce Hayne, Executive Director of Boating BC Association Seg 6: Giving Indigenous People the tools to build their future What's the difference between a job and a career? ACCESS gives people the tools and skills in order to take full advantage of their future and build a successful life. Guest: Lynn White, President & CEO of ACCESS (Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society) Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterback for Jul 1, 2024 4 games in 18 days and the squad wins 3 of them. How impressive is that? Sean Whyte has made 11 straight field goals to start the season and 28 in a row dating back to last year. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: The WestJet strike has been averted Aircraft Mechanics withdrew their strike action as a tentative deal has been reached and airline traffic gets back to normal operation. Guest: Claire Newell, President of Travel Best Bets Seg 9: How to celebrate Canada Day while remembering the history Brad Baker is a member of the Squamish Nation and long time educator about what Canada Day means to indigenous communities across the country, and how we can best recognize and celebrate. Guest: Brad Baker, Associate Superintendent of Indigenous Education with the Ministry of Education and Child Care & a proud member of the Squamish Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Real Estate and Mortgage Show! I'm your host, Walter Monteiro, and I'm thrilled to announce the relaunch of our podcast. We're committed to providing you with up-to-date information and insights to help you navigate the ever-evolving real estate market. Today is July 1st, 2024, and I want to wish everyone a Happy Canada Day! In today's episode, we're discussing a critical component of any real estate transaction: the deposit. Specifically, why a deposit is needed and who should hold it in Ontario, Canada. Let's start with the basics. A deposit in a real estate transaction is a sum of money provided by the buyer when they make an offer to purchase a property. But why is this necessary? The deposit serves several essential purposes that benefit both the buyer and the seller. Firstly, the deposit acts as a show of good faith. It demonstrates the buyer's serious intent to proceed with the transaction. By putting down a substantial amount of money upfront, the buyer signals their commitment to follow through with the purchase, which helps to reassure the seller that the offer is genuine. Secondly, the deposit provides a level of security for the seller. In the event that the buyer fails to complete the transaction without a valid reason, the seller is generally entitled to keep the deposit as compensation for the time and opportunity lost. This security is particularly crucial in competitive markets where multiple offers may be on the table. Sellers want to know that they are not wasting their time with buyers who might back out at the last minute. Now, let's talk about who should hold the deposit in Ontario. According to the Real Estate Council of Ontario, also known as RECO, the deposit is typically held in trust by the brokerage representing either the buyer or the seller. This practice ensures that the funds are managed according to strict legal and ethical standards, safeguarding the interests of both parties. When a buyer makes an offer, the deposit is usually submitted to the brokerage representing the seller. This brokerage then holds the deposit in a trust account until the transaction is completed. It's important to note that these trust accounts are highly regulated to ensure that the funds are secure and properly managed. The choice of who holds the deposit can sometimes be a point of negotiation between the buyer and the seller. However, it is generally  accepted that the seller's brokerage holds the deposit. This arrangement provides a neutral ground where the funds are protected, and it avoids potential conflicts of interest that might arise if either party directly held the money. However, there are situations where it might be wise for the seller's lawyer to hold the deposit instead. Having the deposit held by the seller's lawyer can provide an additional layer of security and professionalism. Lawyers are bound by strict fiduciary duties and have rigorous protocols for managing trust accounts. This can be particularly advantageous in complex transactions or in cases where there is a high level of distrust between the parties. The lawyer's involvement can ensure that the deposit is handled with the utmost care and legal oversight. One significant advantage of having the seller's lawyer hold the deposit comes into play if the deal doesn't close on the agreed closing day. If there is a breach of contract, and the seller is entitled to the deposit, the process of releasing the funds can be cumbersome when held by a real estate brokerage. Real estate brokers must adhere to specific protocols and procedures, which can make the process of releasing the money more complicated and time-consuming. On the other hand, when the deposit is held by the seller's lawyer, the process is often more straightforward, allowing for quicker resolution and release of funds to the seller.   It's also worth mentioning that, in Ontario, the interest earned on the deposit while it is held in trust can sometimes be an additional point of negotiation. Typically, the interest earned is minimal, but in transactions involving large sums or long closing periods, the interest might become more significant. Both parties should be clear about who is entitled to the interest to avoid any misunderstandings.   In summary, the deposit in a real estate transaction is a crucial element that provides assurance, security, and commitment to both buyers and sellers. It ensures that the transaction proceeds smoothly and that both parties are protected. In Ontario, while the deposit is typically held in trust by the brokerage representing the seller, having the seller's lawyer hold the deposit can also be a wise choice. This offers an added layer of legal oversight and security, and simplifies the process of releasing funds in the event of a breach of contract.   Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I hope this has shed some light on the importance of deposits in real estate transactions and who should hold them. If you have any further questions or topics you'd like us to cover, feel free to reach out. And remember, if you need assistance anywhere, we have an extensive network of agents across the world through the REMAX system. We would be happy to assist you here at home    Until next time, happy house hunting!

On this week's episode, my son and I discuss the BBQ event we held for our friends and family. Happy Canada Day and Independence Day to our listeners, friends and family in Canada and the United States! How do you celebrate these events? Do you hold or attend a BBQ? What makes a great BBQ? We'd love to hear from you! Please send us an email to not2seriouspodcast@gmaill.com. Please enjoy!

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode we celebrate Canada's Day by offering up some suggestions of some all Canadian things to watch, things to read, things to listen to, things to play and things to eat. Enjoy and Happy Canada Day!!

Happy Canada Day!!! On the July 1 edition of Music History Today, one of the greatest voices in soul music passes away, there's a debut from the Walkman, as well as the Band, a classic Beatles song, and a rap classic. Plus, happy birthday to Debbie Harry, Fred Schneider, and Missy Elliot. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY  PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday  On this date:In 1956, Elvis Presley sang his song Hound Dog to a basset hound on the Steve Allen TV Show because Steve didn't want to risk showing Elvis swiveling his hips on camera. In 1969, Sam Phillips sold Sun Records Studio. In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono were injured in an auto accident.  In 1975, Ringo Starr divorced his wife Maureen.  In 1978, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, & Van Halen played at the Texxas Jam concert in Dallas. In 1979, Sony sold the first Walkman. In 1990, country music singer Hank Williams, Jr. married model Mary Jane Thomas.  In 1998, entertainer Barbara Streisand married actor James Brolin.  In 2000, Trent Reznor overdosed on heroin. He recovered & went to rehab. In 2005, the group Dance Gavin Dance formed. In 2006, The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, which was built on the site of the original Woodstock Festival, opened. In 2006, singer Jennifer Peterson-Hind of Hi-5 married musician Tom Korbee. In 2007, a tribute concert to Princess Diana was held at Wembley Stadium.  In 2008, Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes beat up a fan who called him the N word at the end of their Warped Tour concert in St. Louis. In 2008, the Motley Crue festival Crue Fest started, with supporting acts Papa Roach & Buckcherry. In 2009, Michael Jackson became the first artist to sell over 1 million singles downloads in one week. He had passed away only 6 days earlier, which is what led to the sales surge. In 2011, Selena Gomez starred in the movie Monte Carlo. In 2011, guitarist James Hince married model Kate Moss. In 2013, singer Avril Lavigne married Chad Kroeger of Nickelback.  In classical music: In 1933, the Strauss opera Arabella opened in Germany. In 1960, the cantata Carmen Baseliense from Benjamin Britten premiered. In 1996, opera legend Placido Domingo became the artistic director of the Washington Opera. In theater, it's closing day on Broadway as:  In 1967, the musical Funny Girl closed on Broadway. In 1972, the musicals Hair & Stephen Sondheim's Follies both closed on Broadway. In 1973, the Broadway musical Jesus Christ Superstar closed.  In 1978, the musical The Act closed on Broadway. In 1984, the musical Baby closed on Broadway. In 1995, the musical Kiss of the Spider Woman closed on Broadway. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

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Happy Canada Day! Join Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill as they dissect all the signings & extensions for the Maple Leafs on Day 1 of NHL Free Agency.You can find the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401Follow us on Instagram @TLNDCFollow us on Twitter @TLNDCFollow us on Facebook @TheLeafsNation.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things mentioned in this episode: The first opium war, furries, inside out 2, dreams, cat breeds, Yemen's civil war, first high experiences, and more. A truly psychedelic episode.

It's been 157 years since Confederation… and I doubt anyone at that table would ever have thought there would be a podcast celebrating it so many years later…. nonetheless, here it is! And because it's Canada Day… All of the bands in this episode are from Quebec

Heading into the Canada Day weekend, we get caught up on a couple of in-person appearances for Marty, and on some of the most popular episodes so far in 2024. Added to the reach of our investigations, interviews, and commentary is the Winnipeg Sun, where Marty will be getting right down to business every Sunday with his new column. This week it will be revealing public displays of antisemitism earlier in June and the shameful response to it. 8.20 Part 1- The inaugural Sun column – Winnipeg Transit like riding a bus in Gotham – was an opportunity to hear what the public has to say about the safety of Winnipeg Transit. There wasn't much difference between the pools of online readers sampled– whether on the Sun site, on Facebook or on Twitter, they all consider taking a bus a notable risk. A few felt Marty had gone too far – “Gotham is safer”,  while another replied “At least Gotham had Batman, while here we only have the various villains.” Send your comments, news tips, sponsor inquiries or - an Interac donation to support the Season 5 Funding campaign and get your own copy of Retropeg! Email- martygoldlive@gmail.com You'll hear what they've seen and heard, from the misdemeanours to the violent assaults, as they question whether it's more like Chicago or Detroit- and whether the new safety officers or the new NDP government has made things better. One replied,  “I like the column. I'd be fearful if anyone in my family had to ride transit in Winnipeg.” The transit users group on Facebook generally had a dim view of the City safety efforts. “Close down transit and tell the riders to use a bike like they tell everyone who drives a car”, suggested a reader. “Transit is not practical in this city, and is a perpetual sinkhole of virtue signaling.” 22.15 Part 2 - One paragraph from the column provoked a virtue-signaling defence for those riders who don't pay. Marty's experience was that “Fare-skippers seem to be more likely to start a fight, punch a woman in the head and swipe her phone, or grab a purse and bolt out the door, than someone who follows the rules and drops $3.25 into the fare box.” “If they enforced people to pay fares it would probably solve most the incidents and issues But they won't want progressive, political BS reasons” suggested a reader. But a self-declared anarchist dove in, tossing around rhetoric to try to squelch defending the victims of crimw and public disorder: “Hey, can you stop fear mongering about poor people ... Fearmongering about crime leads to putting money into the police and not into social services that can help poor people before they become criminals ...” Listen to the way Marty disassembles the hug-a-thug far-left argument that transit fares should be abolished because that “the most likely to become criminals (are) Poor people” who ride the bus. Is that the bigotry of low expectations? You betcha! ******** WE'RE UP TO $900 IN THE SUMMER CAMPAIGN! THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS! YOU CAN HELP US TOWARDS OUR $5600 TARGET AT THIS LINK- WHERE YOU CAN SEE LISTS OF TOP PODCASTS YOU'LL WANT TO LISTEN TO AND SHARE! HAPPY CANADA DAY!

It's been 157 years since Confederation… and I doubt anyone at that table would ever have thought there would be a podcast celebrating it so many years later…. nonetheless, here it is! And because it's Canada Day… All of the bands in this episode are from Quebec

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Kim Wright, Strategist, Principal and Founder of Wright Strategies (@lobbygrl) , Roy Green, Host of the Roy Green Show (@TheRoyGreenShow), & Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor (@BenMulroney) Discuss: 1 -Key takeaways from the U.S. presidential debate with Biden and Trump  2 - Happy Canada Day? 7 in 10 Canadians (70%) Think Canada is “Broken” as Canadian Pride Takes a Tumble | Ipsos  3 - Sajjan instructed special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs during fall of Kabul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson thank the listeners, viewers and sponsors for the new equipment that they're using, which will hopefully punch this podcast up to ever-greater heights. (Once they figure out how to use it!) They also talk about the by-election in St. Paul's. Jen doesn't think the Liberals have enough time to replace Justin Trudeau. Matt says he should feel honour-bound to remain and absorb a defeat, leaving the Liberals better off to fight the next election. They both enjoyed a news report from Justin Ling in the Toronto Star. Note to federal cabinet ministers: don't have sensitive conversations in public places, because a reporter might literally be sitting next to you listening to everything.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Unsmoke Canada. Canada can be a global leader in reducing the harm caused by smoking, but it requires actionable steps, including giving adult smokers the information they need to choose potentially less harmful alternatives. Learn more at  Unsmoke.ca.They also discuss what they call "cabinet ministers behaving badly." Chrystia Freeland had some weird comments about the byelection, or more specifically the electorate, and Harjit Sajjan is in hot water again. And this time, accusing critics of racism ain't gonna cut it. (It stopped cutting it a while ago, come to think of it.)They also briefly discuss Matt's latest column, which went live on Friday. Check it out!As a programming note: no written dispatch this weekend, but columns to come next week. Happy Canada Day, everyone! Take care, and as always, like, subscribe, share, and visit our website at  ReadTheLine.ca.

Happy Canada Day and 4th of July, everybody! Paramount+ joined Max and Disney+ in removing original shows from their streaming service, including Star Trek: Prodigy. Meta Quest+ is a VR game subscription service for $8 a month. And Audyssey MultEQ-X Pro doesn’t add any technical features, but it makes the license purchasing process easier, as long as […] The post AV Rant #868: Lee’s Fault appeared first on AV Rant.

Happy 4th, Happy Canada Day and more importantly, happy free agent frenzy. The Wild part ways with unrestricted free agent Ryan Reaves and Matt Dumba who is still looking for a home, but also welcome in Vinni Leitteri and Patrick Maroon to the squad. We hear from GM Bill Guerin and Patrick Maroon as the hockey offseason begins to wrap up (ugh).  As always, we're created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 183. 

Happy 4th, Happy Canada Day, and more importantly, happy free agent frenzy. The Wild part ways with unrestricted free agent Ryan Reaves and Matt Dumba who is still looking for a home, but also welcome in Vinni Leitteri and Patrick Maroon to the squad.We hear from GM Bill Guerin and Patrick Maroon as the hockey offseason begins to wrap up (ugh). As always, we're created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 183. 

Justin & Kylie answer a listener's question about a traumatic family experience Happy 4th of July to our American listeners! Happy Canada Day to our Canadian listeners! What is anxiety? Anxiety is a healthy response to a stressful situation How to respond to anxiety  Anxiety & trauma disorders Don't fight the emotion Say what you see - Name it to tame it The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour Panic attacks Is it necessary to talk about the trauma? Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Canada Day! Dr. Bones and Mike Five continue to celebrate independent Canadian music - plus some stuff from other parts of the world too. Listen out for brand new tunes by Jade, Kiffie, TaToe, Cosmic Bos, Trope, TV Erased, My Octopus Mind, Jiggernaut & Phuture Memroiez, Pollyanna Blue, Celina, Apes To Angels, Glasxs, Cosmic Soda, Extra Terra & Rogue VHS, Saint Martyn, and One Blind Mouse. For all the latest check out www.newmusicsaturday.com x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newmusicsaturday/message

This week resident Canadian Dr. Bones celebrates Canada Day with co-host Mike Five by playing some of the best new tunes by Canadian independent artists we could find... plus some from other places too! Listen out for brand new tracks by Gypsy Ghosts, Broken Bear, Nimway, Altered By Mom, Western Jaguar, The Midnight Vortex. The Family Battenberg, Common Cycles, High Front, Bodhi Jar, Calling All Captains, The Perps, and Smash Into Pieces. For all the latest check out www.newmusicsaturday.com x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newmusicsaturday/message

The Vancouver Canucks Sign Carson Soucy + Ian Cole + Teddy Blueger at the start of NHL Free Agency. Thank you Economy? Or are the days gone of those dumb deals that get signed from this side of Canada. Speaking of which, Happy Canada Day and enjoy this episode of Locked on Canucks where the boys get together to talk bout July 1st & how the NHL is looking moving into what should be one interesting campaign. Follow us! https://twitter.com/kylebhawan https://twitter.com/trevbeggs Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Blazers star Damian Lillard has officially requested a trade! Is he headed to the Miami Heat? What type of trade package can the Blazers expect back? And are the Nets, Clippers, or 76ers interested? No Dunks breaks it all down. Happy Canada Day!--

Blazers star Damian Lillard has officially requested a trade! Is he headed to the Miami Heat? What type of trade package can the Blazers expect back? And are the Nets, Clippers, or 76ers interested? No Dunks breaks it all down. Happy Canada Day! --

Happy Canada Day, everyone! As a special treat, we're bringing you a bonus episode filled with Canadian maple goodness, wild tales of crime, and our own quirky adventures. What do the Hanson brothers, a Buttertart Festival, and a massive maple syrup heist have in common? Join us to find out!Get a taste of Canadian culture as we explore the art of Buttertart judging in Midland, discuss the health benefits of maple syrup, and share hilarious mishaps from a Blue Jays game. But hold on to your toques, because we also uncover the shocking story behind the great maple syrup heist that was the biggest heist in Canadian history. Ps, if you can't tell, AI is still writing our episode descriptions

Happy Canada Day, Ya Hosers!The Qualifiers at Casino Square are in the books, and that means we only have one more day of Marbula One left! We are here to chat about the track, and the qualifiers today, as well as make our predictions for tomorrows race! With the Predictions race coming down to the wire, words were exchanged, feelings were felt, and a new staple of the podcast was born today!Use #PinkyDud to make your predictions for Fastest Lap and Race Winner!To everyone's team who is still in contention, we wish you the best of luck on race day!This is THE Number 1 Podcast in Marble Sports, Let it Roll!Follow us on Twitter:Dekker: https://twitter.com/DoubleDekksHector: https://twitter.com/hwalkermusicTerm: https://twitter.com/BigGetsBigTermSky: https://twitter.com/Skyfall_707Nonagon: https://twitter.com/Nonagon_VioletPippin: https://twitter.com/Virgo_The_Star---------------------------------If you have a big take of your own DM the show on Twitter,find us on Twitter: (https://t.co/OhU31PKZw0)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/c/biggetsbigt...)iTunes: (https://t.co/hLrQK71k4z)Spotify: (https://t.co/dFsujO5h5v)

Episode 599 Hour 1: The host wishes his mom a happy birthday, then gives a shout out to one of his friends, Stewie chimes in. Happy Canada Day, followed by a clip from the South Park movie. The host got a new iPhone. Sports - Jim Rome gets dumb emails, runs a clone at the airport for dropping a hot box reference. The heat in Texas leads to recap of a game where the Cowboys were dropping from the heat. The head of Facebook and Twitter are going to fight in a cage match, followed by "The Facebook Wall" from "The Blind Man Cometh", track 15. The host talks about his recent dinner with one of his friends, he then talks about Colleen Ballinger, wonders why Trisha Paytas had to do all the promoting on Twitter with a podcast the two were recently involved with. Jeffrey Epstein update, followed by a new song, "Nobody Watched Epstein". Russia update, followed by "Vladimir Putin's Olympic Ltter" from "The Starving Artist", track 21. Frustrated airline passengers. The first hour concoudes with "Firecracker Mishap" from "The Jerky Boys 1", track 17. Hour 2: The host plays a clip of Jim Morrison admonishing his bandmates during a recording session of "Peace Frog". The feud between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, followed by the history of the national anthem being played at sporting events. Cancer drug shortage. The show closes with "Rewriting The National Anthem" by Albert Brooks. Break music - "T.N.T" by AC/DC Rejoiner music - "Peace Frog" by The Doors --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-ross9/message

Happy Canada Day! Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On this episode, host Shaun Haney gives us a recap of the week, plus hear from Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture in conversation with Eric Watson on his World Record Wheat. Then we will hear an interview with Carlo Dade with the Canada West... Read More

If you were a teenager in the 90s who totally missed out on Lucinda Williams, you're not alone! Mike and Ben have been scratching their heads wondering how they missed this fantastic album - enough so that we reached out to have some guests join us! State College, PA friends of Ben, Pia Smal and Susan Marshall, got to see Lucinda Williams when she visited State College a few years back, and we're thrilled to have them with us on this episode of the podcast! It's July 1st today - Happy Canada Day to our Canadian listeners! As a reminder, you can find our favorite songs from the RS500 on ⁠our Spotify playlist right here⁠ - we'll be updating it as we go with our favorite songs from each album! You can check out ⁠Rolling Stone's 2020 list right here⁠. We'd love it if you would review us in your favorite podcast app, and while you're at it, give us a like on our ⁠Facebook Page⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠, follow us on ⁠Twitter⁠, and send us a message if you have any comments or questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundlogic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundlogic/support

"Happy Canada Day! In this special episode of 'This Podcast is Delicious,' we raise a toast to Canada and celebrate the culinary delights of the Great White North. Join hosts Ali and Marco as they explore the rich tapestry of Canadian food and drink, taking you on a mouthwatering journey from coast to coast.No celebration of Canadian cuisine would be complete without a nod to the bountiful seafood offerings. Ali and Marco highlight a couple of fish found in Canadian waters but that is just a taste of what this episode has in store for you.To follow, Marco shares his top 5 Canadian Cocktails, revealing his favourite concoctions that embody the spirit of Canada. From refreshing maple-infused drinks to unique regional specialties, which cocktail will claim the coveted number 1 spot? Tune in to find out!Ali then takes a deep dive into a delicious food of Montreal, surprising listeners with unexpected culinary gems that might defy their expectations. Discover the hidden delights of this vibrant city's gastronomy, as Ali unravels the flavours that make Montreal a true food lover's paradise. He doesn't stop in Quebec though...But let's not forget the sweet side of Canada! Marco goes gaga over the country's beloved sweet treats, uncovering delectable desserts that are uniquely Canadian. From butter tarts to Nanaimo bars, prepare for a sugar rush as the hosts indulge in these iconic delicacies.Throughout the episode, Ali and Marco traverse the Canadian map, sharing culinary highlights from Newfoundland to Ontario, Quebec to Saskatchewan, and beyond. They make a compelling case for people to try more food that comes from the Great White North, inviting listeners to connect with them on social media platforms and their website.Connect with us on:Twitter: @podisdeliciousInstagram: This Podcast is DeliciousWeb: thispodcastisdeliciousSo join us in celebrating Canada Day and raising a glass to the incredible flavours of the Great White North. Discover the unique cocktails, surprising foods, and mouthwatering sweet treats that make Canada a true culinary destination. It's time to savour the deliciousness of Canada!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pruning clematis for maximum blooms and wondering when and how to prune Wisteria for the same reason. Spotty leaves on beans and beets likely due to heat and lack of water. Black leaves in lawn? And what about all the smoke in the air - will it affect the quality of our vegetables? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!! Well you know....soon. Coke Zero Contant joins the show for his second consecutive Canada list as he and Mike talk about the great women's wrestlers in the history of our great country of Canada

Well it has been a minute since we had a chance to catch up and record a podcast but in this episode Tamara shares her insights and experience from her recent family trip to Japan. Kim and Tamara also share their love for Scottsdale, Arizona and some of the things they did on a girls' trip together. Read more at: Scottsdale girls weekend Reasons to visit Scottsdale in summer Best Scottsdale Arizona resorts for girlfriends trips Scottsdale weekend itinerary Tamara also talked about her time in Paso Robles, California. You can read her Paso Robles itinerary to get inspired to visit this wine region. Kim attended conferences in Walt Disney World (read her tips for using DVC points to save money on a Disney World vacation), Disney Land, and San Antonio. She also took a family cruise to Alaska aboard the Norwegian Bliss, which was different from her Alaska cruise on Holland America last summer. Kim also took a quick press trip to Iceland, where she was able to explore Reykjavik and visit the Sky Lagoon. We really dug into Tamara's 2-week trip to Japan which included: 5 Days in Tokyo 5 Days in Kyoto 3 Days in Osaka If you are planning a trip, be sure to read Tamara's Japan travel tips! When talking about how great Google Maps can be to figure out transportation in Japan, Kim also mentioned her post about using Google Maps to plan a trip. Tamara was also just back from a short press trip to Waterton and Glacier National Parks. We will be traveling a lot over the summer so expect to hear another episode in the late summer. Then you will hear about Tamara's trip to Scotland & Wales, her river and barge cruises in France, and Kim's amazing trip to Kenya. Full Episode Transcript [00:00:00.000] - Kim Today, we're journeying to the land of the rising sun.   [00:00:14.520] - Tamara Welcome to Vacation Mavens a family travel podcast with ideas for your next vacation and tips to get you out the door. Here are your hosts, Kim from Stuffed Suicase and Tamara from We Three Travel.   [00:00:29.740] - Tamara Kim, I can't believe the last time I really talked to you was when we were together in Scottsdale in April.   [00:00:34.670] - Kim I know. It's been a crazy travel season for us. Good. I love that travel's back and everything, but it's also crazy because I thought we would be talking more and we've seen each other so much at the beginning of the year. And then all of a sudden it's like, Oh, summer is almost over.   [00:00:47.920] - Tamara Not quite. That was our intent was to have this monthly. We're struggling, guys. So if anyone is still listening and subscribe to us, which I hope that they are, we're going to do a quick little rundown of some of our recent travels. Now you'll see why we haven't been able to connect and record an episode.   [00:01:07.600] - Kim Yeah, exactly. It's been insane. The last time you guys heard from us, we were headed to Scottsdale, which was middle of April, and we both, I think, had an amazing trip there. We both published our articles, so you can always head to Wee 3 Travel and Stuff Suitcase and see the stuff that we covered. But I loved Scottsdale. It was great.   [00:01:25.720] - Tamara Yeah. I think Scottsdale just continues to be a place I want to go back to because there's so many beautiful resorts and hotels, so there's always some place new to check out. There's amazing spas. Then this time, we did a lot of really cool activities.   [00:01:41.370] - Kim I loved how it was really I think Scottsdale is a great destination a combination for being able to do outdoorsy things. We did hot air balloons, horseback riding, a few different things. But we also did wine tasting and shopping and went to some museums. Then, like you said, went to an amazing spot, the Phoenixion. Scottsdale, if you are a spa person, that's where you want to go.   [00:02:03.230] - Tamara I've been watching our friend, Colleen, that lives out in Scottsdale. She seems to be hopping around another spa every day. I'm like, Wow, I want to come be your friend right now.   [00:02:12.830] - Kim I think everyone's been saying that, I want your job.   [00:02:15.790] - Tamara I'm sure. I would definitely say romantic getaway, girlfriend get away. Scottsdale is amazing for that. There's plenty to do with the family as well because of all those outdoor activities. But definitely check out. I know I have an itinerary. You have some great suggestions on things to do in the summer and how to manage the heat out there. D efinitely check those out on our websites to see more.   [00:02:39.620] - Kim So where did you head after Scottsdale?   [00:02:41.800] - Tamara I went right from Scottsdale to T uson to see Hannah for a little bit. And then the following week, I went to Paso Robles, which I'd learned.   [00:02:51.090] - Kim I always said it was Paso Robles. Oh, it's Robles.   [00:02:52.980] - Tamara Yeah. And it's actually Robles. And I'm like, I feel silly saying Robles.   [00:02:57.270] - Kim Yeah, it sounds like Marbles.   [00:02:58.630] - Tamara But that is a wine region in central California near San Louis Biscoe. I just love it. I was there, I think it was nine or eight years ago with the family, and we were checking out some family friendly wineries there. But it has just exploded in terms of the number of wineries, but also really good food now. The downtown has expanded. I stayed in a new boutique hotel that was just I loved it, which was so cool. It has a rooftop bar. It had a wine, actually a champagne vending machine in the lobby. Oh, I saw that. I saw your story on that. Yeah. So I had a great time out there. And I definitely think anyone that's into wine, put that on your radar as a region to visit. You can easily spill a long weekend. I had a couple of really wonderful spots that I went for wine tasting, just those perfect, incredible views, great food, wonderful wine. I think where many, many years ago it was newer to the scene or it was well known for J. L oor, some of the bigger names. There's just so much going on out there.   [00:04:02.940] - Tamara Where did you go next? Because I know you were really busy right after our.   [00:04:06.130] - Kim Scottsdale trip, too. I had three trips back to back. I did go to Disney World for a conference and I got to ride the new Tron ride. I also checked out a new hotel, which was the Contemporary Hotel, which I had never been to. I loved that. I really do love the splurging on those Disney World hotels that have the monorail access and the ones we've been at Revere too with the Skyliner because, man, it's amazing how much easier it is just to get into and not have to deal with the bus system because then whenever I have to wait for a bus to one of the parks and it's like, inevitably I get there and I'm the last one, I've got to wait for 20.   [00:04:39.400] - Tamara Minutes or something. I will say that's what I liked the most about Disneyland because I've never stayed on park at Disney World. I've only stayed at partner hotels and by hotels.   [00:04:50.150] - Kim Yeah, it is a big splurge for sure. I have a great article about that, though, because we splurged and used... We rented DVC points to be able to stay, and it's still not cheap. It was for the graduation trip and stuff, and this one does a conference hotel rate. I'm definitely not saying it's cheap, affordable, but if you do want to splurge, renting DVC points, and I have a link, so if anyone wants it, or you can look up the how I saved $2,000 plus dollars at Disney World. I have how we did that in there. I actually just tried to do it for Disneyland, but they didn't have any availability because Disneyland only has one property, almost two. Anyways, I did that. But then right after that, I also went on another Alaskan cruise, which you and I have talked about a few times. I'll soon have a couple of articles updated, but this was more of just a family cruise, so I didn't actually treat it like a work trip, which was nice to.   [00:05:39.930] - Tamara Just relax. Which cruise were you on this time, though? Because I feel like was it last summer that you did celebrity?   [00:05:44.310] - Kim Holland last August, which I absolutely loved. I loved Holland. I haven't done celebrity in Alaska yet, but Holland America was awesome. This time we did Norwegian because my family has status with there, and so they like to book Norwegian. We did the bliss, which we have been on the bliss before for a little media sailing when they started it.   [00:06:02.560] - Tamara That's the one that we took.   [00:06:03.920] - Kim To Alaska. Yeah, exactly. Family trip. Yeah. Anyway, so that was that. Then I had one other conference, then back to Disneyland. I hit both the parks within about three weeks of each other, but that was a lot of fun and just...   [00:06:17.460] - Tamara You should have really had a Disney.   [00:06:19.000] - Kim Cruise in the middle. I should have. That would have been perfect. Yeah, exactly. But anyways, that was a wrap up for me. My final trip that I did was I went at the end of May and went to San Antonio for another conference. It feels like most of mine were conferences. I was just conference out. But San Antonio is a cool city. It's been a while since I've been there. I went there for one day when I went to school in Texas for a little while. It was fun checking out San Antonio. But I know you've done a lot of other travels that did not involve conferences.   [00:06:51.170] - Tamara Yeah, I'm like, Have I? I guess. You forget by now. Yeah, that's for sure. Well, I went back to T uson a week and a half later to pick up Hannah and bring her back from school. Then we were home for a week. Then we did our two week trip to Japan. Then I was home for, I don't know, two weeks. Then I just did a real quicky trip to Glacier National Park area.   [00:07:14.290] - Kim Right. I forgot you went to glacier and I went to Iceland. I forgot to mention that. Oh, yeah. I'm blanking on June. I forgot June even existed. Sorry, I was just focusing on up to May, but yeah, definitely. I didn't get to experience the Iceland you got to experience because we stuck around Reykjavik and just explored a couple of attractions that were around there. So it was a quick, quick trip. But Mia is quite the little outdoor lover and cultured lover, so I definitely want to go back to Iceland with her because I know she'll just love to do some of the exploration that you've done.   [00:07:48.850] - Tamara I was going to say, I'll meet you there. Yeah, definitely. I'm always ready to go back there. Yeah, well, I'll definitely put all of these links to articles in our show notes so you guys can read more. But I think.   [00:08:00.800] - Kim That's a good way to do it. But I think we should dive into Japan because it is a very hot destination. I'm still so sad because ours was canceled. We were supposed to be going in April 2020, so we switched off and now you got to finally live the vacation that I was dreaming about back then. I think we should give everyone just a really quick rundown because I know that you have done an amazing job of writing a whole bunch of articles that are really going to be useful for people who are planning a trip to Japan. Let's just start off and give you an idea of how many days were you there and how maybe did you break up your itinerary?   [00:08:36.480] - Tamara Yeah, absolutely. We took two weeks because especially coming from the East Coast, it's just such a long trip. Honestly, it's been on the top of our bucket list for so long, but we just haven't had two weeks where we felt comfortable to go that far knowing we're going to deal with jet lag on the way back. And then the flights are just always so expensive. But at least I was able to use points for one of our flights. So we took two weeks. I flew out on a Saturday morning. Yes, I got there on a Sunday, and then we were supposed to come back on Saturday, but we came back on Sunday because of a weather delay. But anyway, so I did five days in Tokyo, five days in Kyoto, and then three nights in Osaka. When I first started planning the trip, a lot of people told me that I would only need two or three days in Tokyo. But as I was looking at everything that we wanted to do, I was like, I really feel like I could easily spend a week here. It's just a fascinating city. There's just the ultra modern, and then there's the more traditional and each neighborhood is so huge.   [00:09:42.570] - Tamara I think what many people don't realize is just how large the cities are. It's funny, I was talking to my mom before I left, and I don't think she's kept up on modern times as much. There's no way she's listening to this podcast, so I can say it. But she was like, Oh, I showed a picture when we went. She's like, Sky scrapers? I wasn't expecting that. I'm like, What do you think? It's rural villages. But this is the biggest city in the world.   [00:10:09.310] - Kim Yeah, for sure.   [00:10:11.080] - Tamara So it's so huge. And I'm used to going to Europe where even though the cities can be really large, we always stay in that historic, more central area where you're mostly walking. You're taking the metro, but you're primarily walking around a lot. And you may pick a neighborhood, I think about Paris. You pick a neighborhood each day. But in Tokyo, to get to a certain neighborhood, it might be 45 minutes on the couple of connections with the subway and stuff. So I'm glad that we did five days. That's crazy. I could end that was within without doing the Disney stuff, which I know many people like to do when they go there.   [00:10:49.630] - Kim I do know that as a Disney person, it would be hard for me to go to Tokyo and not do Disney, at least Disney Sea, because it's considered a really unique park.   [00:11:00.330] - Tamara Yeah, that's what everyone says. It's unlike any of the others. I get it. But we're not as.   [00:11:06.430] - Kim Into the.   [00:11:06.990] - Tamara Theme parks. Glenn was like, I am not going around the world to go to theme parks.   [00:11:11.590] - Kim Exactly. When you have limited, yes, it's totally valid. I mean, it's very hard to figure out. I agree. I get what he's saying, but I also have that side of me that's like, Oh, but how can you be this close and not do it? So it's very hard to balance that. So, yeah, it sounds good. So you were saying, I know you guys... So I'm picturing Tokyo for my own planning. So you guys were in the Northwestern side of where you look at the downtown to the...   [00:11:38.990] - Tamara Right. The Shizuku neighborhood, which some people were like, oh, do you want to stay there? It's like Times Square. And the area right around the train station is lots of neon, lots of crazy, especially at night. But we were honestly within a 10 minute walk to that, but where we were was more like, business, like government buildings, things like that. So it was really quiet, peaceful. It was great. And we stayed at the Hilton, Tokyo, and it was basically on top of... You could go just down an escalator and connect to two different subway stations. Plus they had a free shuttle if you wanted to the Shinkoku train station. So it was really very accessible. It felt very convenient. And there was plenty of restaurants and things around, but it wasn't super expensive. I don't know how expensive, really, but the Ginza area is much more high end. And then the Shiboya would be nice. But it totally.   [00:12:43.620] - Kim Worked for us. We were happy with it. Nice. That's perfect. Yeah. I had looked at staying in the ginza area because of a few... I was also liked that it was closer to the Disney side, so it was a little easier to get out there. For those of you planning Genza area is basically opposite, diagonal across from where tomorrow states. I've heard the same thing from my research. You really have to allow a lot of time to transfer if you're going to different sides of what you consider the downtown center, 45 minutes to get across sometimes. Kind of crazy. Great. Well, what were some of the highlights then that you guys did when you were in Tokyo?   [00:13:17.970] - Tamara We did a sushi making workshop with True Japan, and we really enjoyed it. The ladies were just really friendly and funny and nice. And so it was fun to see what goes into making sushi. And you probably know that I'm not a sushi eater, really. And we can talk about food later because it worked out better than I expected, except for a couple of times. But it was just fun. It's such a huge part of the culture. So I enjoyed that. We didn't do a whole lot of tours and things. We did a lot of exploring on our own. But the one thing that everybody has to do, which was as amazing as you would think, was the team lab planets, which is that immersive art experience where there's water and flowers and reflections. It's just unlike anything else. And it's really cool. And we've done the traveling, like van go immersive experience. But this was turning that up times 10 or more. And Hannah really loved it. It was really cool. The thing about it is you definitely have to book your tickets well in advance because just one of those things you have a timed entry.   [00:14:30.970] - Tamara It's super popular. And honestly, when it comes to planning Japan, you really need to plan really far in advance. I mean, if you want to get restaurant reservations, some of them book up a month in advance. I think because some of them are so small that if they could take reservations, it might be for eight seats. And so they just go really quickly. And we weren't even there during cherry blossom season or golden week in early May when it's extra busy. difficult to do that. It was amazing. But I would say those are definitely highlights. I just loved exploring different areas. We did go, surprisingly, I liked this, but we went to a sumo wrestling tournament. Yeah, I wonder if I saw that. Which sometimes when people are there, they can see a practice. But there was actually a tournament going on while we were there. So that was something that I had figured out ahead of time. And when the tickets went on sale, I was able to book those the day that they were released. And it was a very cool thing. You don't want to spend hours and hours there because you don't know who the guys are.   [00:15:33.160] - Tamara But just like you could see how excited everyone was to cheer for their favorite, the local person or whatever. And it's just such a dramatic theatrical type of sport. It was interesting. Yeah, for sure. Those are some of my highlights.   [00:15:48.770] - Kim That's awesome. Because I know I saw some of the restaurant experiences you had. It seemed like sometimes you guys went simple and basic, but other times you went really over the top. Anything in Tokyo that you think somebody should splurge on or any savings tips for food or eating in Tokyo other than the restaurants making the reservations?   [00:16:08.160] - Tamara Yeah, we did mostly the casual places in Tokyo. What I was trying to do, because I'm not a sushi eater, is have a variety of foods. And in Japan, all the restaurants really specialize in one thing. They do ramen, they do tempura, they do soba noodles, different things like that. So there's so many different styles of food to try within Japanese cuisine that we just booked a different style of food each night. And honestly, in some of them, we had to line up for the first night that we got there, we went to a place where it opened up five, and we got there at 445, and there was already probably 40 people in line for a 10 seat little place. And you basically you would wait till there was enough space in line. There was people sitting at the counter eating and then people standing behind them waiting for the second that they got up to sit in.   [00:16:56.790] - Kim Their seat. Oh, my goodness.   [00:16:57.810] - Tamara Oh, wow. And you had a vending machine, which is typical. Yeah, a vending machine to order from. So it's typical in a lot of ramen shops. So there's pictures and you just hit the button of what you want. You put in the money, you get a ticket and you hand.   [00:17:11.650] - Kim The person the ticket. That's like McDonald's.   [00:17:13.780] - Tamara Yeah. I'm just kidding. Those.   [00:17:16.820] - Kim Screams in the middle. They have one at Tim Horton's as well. So of.   [00:17:20.940] - Tamara Course, I made a mistake the first time because I saw people with a broth, which I thought was a ramen, and then a bowl of noodles. And I'm like, oh, that's so I saw on the machine that they had dipping noodles and they had ramen. And then you could add extra things, but only if you could tell what the picture was because it was otherwise in Japanese. And so I ordered dipping noodles because it looked really good and ramen because I thought that that's what people had. And then when I handed the girl the ticket, she was like, for one person?   [00:17:51.710] - Kim Oh, no. And she was like, you.   [00:17:53.890] - Tamara Want small or large? Because I was like, oh, is that not what they have? And she was like, no, they have. Because the dipping noodles come with a broth, so I thought it was that they had two.   [00:18:02.980] - Kim Different things in front of them. Oh, and bologna.   [00:18:04.650] - Tamara Yeah. Okay, got you. But I'm really glad that I did it because both were delicious. So I'm happy to sample both. But then Glenn ordered on his ramen, Scallions, and it was covered. It was like a mountain of Scallions because I was like extra. But it was like, if you get extra cheese on a pizza, it's like extra.   [00:18:23.110] - Kim Extra extra. Oh, my goodness. Crazy. I mean, I love Scallions, but I don't know if I could handle the mountain of them.   [00:18:27.560] - Tamara It was crazy. So you make those little mistakes. But we did a lot of the more casual things. And the hard thing is that honestly, I kept saying this, but there's very little in between. So there are the places where you... First of all, Japanese people love to line up, which is really hard when you're visiting and you're tired and you want to be able to eat with a certain time. People wait for two hours to get into this little ramen place or whatever. Oh, my goodness. Yeah, because you're like, I'm tired. I've been running all day. We were running like 5 to 9 miles. We were doing a lot of walking every day. So I'm like, I just want to sit down. So that's why we tried to do some reservations. But there were the really casual, inexpensive, really inexpensive places. And then there's the crazy, crazy high end... Some of the Sushi places, I'm like, there's no way. Because some of them charge up to like $500.   [00:19:19.820] - Kim A person. Oh, my goodness.   [00:19:21.930] - Tamara Insane. That's crazy. So there's just not a lot of middle ground is what I found. Okay, good to know. But the low end, not low end, but the inexpensive stuff is really good.   [00:19:31.970] - Kim Yeah, of course. You just have to go on to wait for it.   [00:19:35.440] - Tamara Yeah, exactly. And honestly, one day... So we had a bit of a rough start because Glenn had a stomach bug the day before we left. So the whole flight over and everything, he basically didn't eat for a couple of days. And then I had a really bad cold the day before we left. And for two days, I was so nervous, I'm testing. I'm like, Please.   [00:19:57.490] - Kim Don't let it be.   [00:19:58.350] - Tamara And it was. And it was just a cold, but I was still super congested, so it was just hard. And in Japanese society, you can't blow.   [00:20:06.290] - Kim Your nose.   [00:20:06.970] - Tamara In public. So I'm trying to be so discreet, going outside and blowing my nose and sanitizing and tucking it into my pocket know, like very... Like trying to be really conscious of that and trying to be super sanitary. But Hannah did end up getting a cold also. One day she was just not feeling up to going out and doing a tour and stuff. So we're like, just stay here and sleep. It was going to be the day that we toured one neighborhood and then we went to the sumo wrestling, and she wasn't super into that anyway. So we're just sleep. And then she went out on her own and she found a 7 11 because just like everybody says, 7 11 has amazing convenience food. So you can buy these really good sandwiches and all that stuff. So there's definitely plenty of ways that you can eat cheap there.   [00:20:56.090] - Kim That's good to know. So then from Tokyo, you went to Kyoto? Yes. Kyoto is such a different vibe. Yeah, the bullet train, right?   [00:21:05.570] - Tamara Yeah. So a couple of things to know about the bullet train is that we had gotten the JR pass, which allows you to use all the JR trains. We got the national ones, so you could use bullet trains as well, except the super fast ones weren't included. And we had gotten one that allows us to make seat reservations. And you also, if you're bringing luggage on the train, you now need to make a reservation for the luggage. And this is for more of a checked bag size luggage, not the carry on size. But we were there for two weeks, so we had checked bags. So you can make a reservation for the last row of seats where the luggage can go behind you, or there's a couple of spots on a luggage rack, but they're really cutting down on luggage on trains. Or you can ship your bags ahead, which we ended up actually a couple of times just shipping our bags ahead. And it only costs $20 a bag. It's waiting for you in the hotel when you get there. It takes 24 hours. So you need to have a small bag with all your stuff for.   [00:22:06.140] - Kim Then one day. Yeah.   [00:22:07.320] - Tamara But we took the bullet train and that worked really well. We saw Mount Fuji because it was a nice day out. So and we ended up like, we got to Kyoto and we just put our bags in a locker and then we took a local train out to Nara, which is about a half hour away or so, maybe 45 minutes. And there's a really beautiful, huge temple out there. But also it's known for their deer park, which Glenn, years ago, because we both work for a Japanese company, so he's been to Japan many times, but 25 years ago. And so he would always tell us about the deer in Nara that bow to you to get fed. Oh, right. And the deer have changed a bit in the last few years.   [00:22:53.320] - Kim Yes. I've heard about this stuff. They have this issue at the monkey place, too.   [00:22:57.310] - Tamara They were so aggressive. That's too bad. They were grabbing my shirt and pulling on my shirt. They nipped my butt. I'm like, Whoa. I feel like all these videos of Glenn and I trying to run away from the deer and we're like, Oh, no. Let's just get away from where the food is so that the deer are calmer. But it's funny because later in the trip, we went to the island of Miyajima, and they have wild deer there also. And one of them followed me into the visitor center, went over to the desk, grabbed a brochure, and then ran out.   [00:23:29.250] - Kim Because they like to get the paper.   [00:23:31.240] - Tamara And so the person comes running out behind the desk, yelling at the deer. And then there's three people in the street trying to wrestle the paper away from the deer.   [00:23:39.390] - Kim Oh, my goodness.   [00:23:40.590] - Tamara And I'm like, You think of deer in the headlights, these gentle creatures.   [00:23:45.240] - Kim Yeah, exactly. It's sad when humanity is like, Yeah, I won't get there.   [00:23:51.560] - Tamara No, it's definitely because there's too many tourists now. They're being fed. Definitely not a great situation. But we did enjoy the day trip out there. Yeah, for sure. I love everything about Japan. It's just so clean and orderly and polite and easy to figure out. My type A personality just really appreciates the order of things. I would like that too. The fact that everybody stands in a line and waits and then you get on when you get on. I love that because in a society where everyone's pushing or whatever, I get.   [00:24:27.400] - Kim Super stressed out. Oh, my gosh, I hated it. We were on a cruise, a European cruise, and that attracts a lot of Europeans. I thought, Oh, you wait in line for your turn to go get your food that you want served. But no, people just come up from other directions and just walk right up. There's no line concept. I'm like, Oh, I like lines. What am I supposed to do? So sorry.   [00:24:49.240] - Tamara I get that. You would love Japan. I think it's such a wonderful place to visit. I think there must be challenges if you live there within the culture. I recognize that I used to work for a Japanese company. I'm aware of many of those issues, but as a visitor, it makes it so pleasant. But anyway, I was going to say that they have lockers where you can store things. Everything is just easy. The trains, everything is in Japanese and English.   [00:25:19.260] - Kim I know they did a big push with that before the Olympics were going to be there. They were trying to...   [00:25:25.180] - Tamara And all of the trains have signs that say what the next stop is. Because sometimes you're on a subway and you're trying to look and you're like, Oh, yeah. They might not answer, but you're like, What was that?   [00:25:36.320] - Kim What did they say?   [00:25:37.460] - Tamara That's Charlie Brown's.   [00:25:38.740] - Kim Teacher talking to you. Exactly. I've had that happen so many times.   [00:25:43.040] - Tamara So that part was great. And Kyoto is just very different. So it is more traditional in the architecture. They preserved a lot of the traditional architecture. There's tons of shrines and temple s o that's the thing is that you could get a little shrine and templed out, but the architecture is so beautiful. There is a downtown center city that's more city like, but it's nothing like Tokyo.   [00:26:09.310] - Kim Or Nagasaki. I remember when we were looking to stay in Kyoto, I seem to recall because we were going to go during... We were hoping for cherry blossom season, but I seem to recall there it's still pretty spread out and there's little neighborhoods in Kyoto even. It's like, okay, this one has more of this vibe and this one I can't remember where we were staying, but I was looking at the different things and getting the bamboo forest, like, oh, well, I'd have to leave here and we want to be near a train station.   [00:26:32.970] - Tamara All those plans. Yeah, you do want to be near a train station because the metro system is not as well developed there. So we took a mix of busses, GR trains, private trains that you paid for the same way you'd pay for a subway. But when we stayed at the Hyatt Regency, which was probably about a 10 minute walk to one of the train stations, but there was a bus that stopped right outside that then went to the main Kyoto station, which is where we would get on to go to the bamboo forest. And then, yeah, so it was conveniently located, but you definitely needed to plan your travel because some of those destinations, especially many of them were taking slower local trains, and they could still take 45 minutes to.   [00:27:26.150] - Kim An hour. That was one of the things in my planning that was the hardest is recognizing that there are so many different train lines, like brands, and you might have a pass with one, but it doesn't necessarily mean you can go on every train that's coming in. So it's an interesting thing that I've never... I'm sure maybe it's in other places around the world, but it's not something we think about in the states at all.   [00:27:49.420] - Tamara The nice thing, though, is that we had our JR pass, which, by the way, I don't even know if they're going to be that useful after this fall because the price is almost doubling. It's going up. It's having some. Unless ticket prices are going up a lot also, you might just want to buy individual tickets.   [00:28:04.190] - Kim Individual.   [00:28:04.600] - Tamara Ticket, yeah. But we bought, as soon as we got, we had ordered the JR passes ahead, so we had our voucher that we had to turn in to get the actual pass. Then we went to an ATM because you needed cash for a lot of things. We have to also use cash to get an IC card. So this is the rechargeable card that you would use to get on the metro or the bus or something like that. But the nice thing is that unlike, Oh, I'm going to New York, I need a metro card. I'm going to this place, I need that card for their.   [00:28:32.660] - Kim Subway system. Yeah, like Long Island Railroad and Metro card.   [00:28:35.370] - Tamara Yeah, exactly. This card worked for all of them. And it also works for a lot of vending machines.   [00:28:41.990] - Kim Some convenient stores.   [00:28:42.850] - Tamara Yeah, the vending machine.   [00:28:43.690] - Kim I forgot. And you reload it always with cash, though? You always have to reload it only cash. You can't reload it with cash.   [00:28:48.300] - Tamara Yeah, which is so bizarre. It's like this is a digital payment system and I'm loading it with cash.   [00:28:53.590] - Kim I wonder if it's because they want to make sure that you're actually paying for it. They don't want you to just be able to dispute it and have gotten the ride for free or gotten the food for free. You know what I mean? I wonder if it's a culture thing.   [00:29:04.840] - Tamara I do know that it used to be, before COVID, a very cash based society. Now more and more places will take a credit card. And if you have, there's a lot of... Not many places take Apple Pay, but a lot of them do take a tap payment system, but more one that they have in Asia. I don't know if it's really worth signing up and trying to figure that out. Got you. I just basically used my.   [00:29:28.420] - Kim Chip credit card. The IC card and.   [00:29:30.030] - Tamara The card anytime for that. And the IC card for the metro, the bus, some vending machines, some required cash still. But yeah, it's just super convenient. So even though there are different trains, so yeah, maybe you can't use your free pass, not for you because you.   [00:29:44.710] - Kim Paid a lot for it.   [00:29:45.480] - Tamara But it's still pretty easy to get around.   [00:29:49.930] - Kim Yeah, it's good. That's great. And I do want to quickly, before we jump over to finishing up Kyoto and going to Asaka, I did want to mention something that you did that I think was brilliant because I even had looked into doing it when we were planning our trip. And that was you had someone meet you at the airport, right?   [00:30:05.450] - Tamara Yeah, I did. And don't do it. At least not for the company that I did. Okay, here we go. You and I had talked about it. I think it was about $75 to $100. It was the company that I bought the JR Pass from. I also arranged to rent a mobile hotspot, so that was taken care of ahead of time to pick up at the airport. And I arranged to have a greeter meet us after customs. And then what I was told was that that greeter would then take me to do the things I need to do at the airport, which would be pick up my mobile hotspot, exchange my JR Pass, get my IC card, find where I need to go to get my transfer.   [00:30:45.390] - Kim Get the train.   [00:30:46.220] - Tamara I figured, hey, it's not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things.   [00:30:51.800] - Kim And especially.   [00:30:52.310] - Tamara After traveling.   [00:30:52.820] - Kim For 20 hours.   [00:30:53.250] - Tamara And I want to be jet lived. Yeah, exactly. This will be useful. It was such a waste of money because first I'm trying to talk to the guy, I'm like, okay, we need to go to an ATM, and he's not even understanding what I'm saying. I'm like, You're a greeter. I'm not coming in there with like, everyone should speak English, but his job is.   [00:31:11.680] - Kim To meet people. When you pay people. Yeah, exactly. I know a lot of times they'll have if you want to in English or if you want to in... You can specify a language, but.   [00:31:20.330] - Tamara It seems like it's... Yeah. So one person had my name up and then she called this guy over. So it's like a service they do for multiple people. They had multiple greeters there. I don't know if I just got an inexperienced person, but I went to the counter of the mobile WiFi hotspot place and that person spoke perfect English, no trouble communicating at all.   [00:31:40.320] - Kim And it was easy to find. And you were able to easily find everything.   [00:31:42.690] - Tamara Yeah. I mean, he led me there, but I could have found it on my own, no problem. And then I was trying to explain that I wanted to go to the JR ticket office to get our pass, but also see if he could help us make reservations. Yeah, exactly. Because I wanted to make the reservations as soon as I had my pass because I wanted to try to get the luggage reservations. And he was just like, Oh, no, they don't do reservations here. And I'm like, Oh, well, that's part of why I wanted to pay for this service because I wanted somebody to help me translate what my need was. And meanwhile, we were back and forth, just not understanding each other. So then I get in line at the JR ticket office. I get up there, perfect English from the person that's behind the desk, completely easy to talk to. They didn't make the reservations there. They told me where to go in the Tokyo station or Shinchu station, whatever, which I did the next day. That person also spoke really good English, was able to communicate no problem. And then I was trying to explain that I want to get an IC card.   [00:32:38.620] - Tamara And he was like, Well, you can get the one that requires a deposit or not a deposit. I'm like, I don't care? Can you just tell me where? And he didn't know where to go. Finally, the guy that was behind me in line at the JR ticket office was like, Oh, you want this line right here. And I'm like, Thank you. Then I'm like, What? Then I had arranged for an airport limo bus to take us from the airport directly to our hotel. I just thought first day, and it's really, it's inexpensive. Taxis there are very expensive, but this is inexpensive. And instead of having to drag some bags on multiple trains and subways, I thought it's easy. And so I was like, I thought all that would take us an hour and a half, maybe, from the time we arrived. So I had booked a later bus, but it was really quick to do all of it. So I was like, Oh, maybe we can get an earlier bus. So I was trying to get him to help us with that. No. So I ended up just doing it on my phone. But then he had to come down and he was like, No, I have to wait.   [00:33:42.890] - Tamara Because I was like, Okay, we're all set. Thank you. Bye. And he's like, No, I have to wait till you get on the bus. I'm like, All right, well, can you just stand over there? Because I'm like, I'm done.   [00:33:52.120] - Kim Yeah, exactly. You did not help me. Wow. Okay, well, that's good tip. Good to know.   [00:33:56.970] - Tamara What not to.   [00:33:58.150] - Kim Do, I guess. What not, yeah. No, I mean, it's good because I had considered that too because I was thinking the same thing like, Oh, my gosh, how am I going to get my pass? I was thinking all that same stuff.   [00:34:07.930] - Tamara Cool. I think a lot of things with travel, it feels so overwhelming. But once you're there, you're like, Oh, this is not as bad as I.   [00:34:13.260] - Kim Thought it was going to be. Well, especially in a country that you can't even get around with. It's like, Oh, I speak a little Spanish. I speak a little French. It's just like, None of that's going to help you. You don't want to go in being a ignorant traveler who's just like, Oh, why don't you speak my language in your country? Exactly. I can't stand people like that. But anyways, okay, good to know. Anything else about Kyoto you wanted to mention? I did think it was awesome, your little tip about the bamboo forest. It wasn't really a tip, but I was so happy that you had that experience because I heard the same thing.   [00:34:44.990] - Tamara When I was there, even, I saw some people on Instagram that seem to be there at the same time, but a couple of days before me. And they showed just this mass of people walking through. Because the word is out that for many of these things, you need to get there early. And so even if you show up at 7 AM, there's still this massive crowd of people funneling through this little area. And I don't want to do that. It was an hour away. No one's getting up at 5 AM to get to a place by 7 or whatever just to take a photo. My family doesn't roll like that. They're like, I don't really care about your photo. We just want to see it. And so we decided to sleep in a little bit. We went, we had lunch, then we went to the monkey forest. And I will say the whole Arashima area is, for a touristy area, so much nicer than I expected. It was really lovely. And there's a really pretty river that runs along that on some days you can run boats. It was really nice. Anyway, so we went to the monkey park first because Glenn loves monkeys, although it's such a steep climb up there, he was like, This better be worth it.   [00:35:53.700] - Tamara Actually, there was a fan of it that was like, This better be worth it for your monkeys. But it was cool. We saw a lot of baby monkeys. The monkeys were not aggressive at all. They just hung out as long as you followed the rules. You weren't staring at them in the eyes to challenge them or something. Then we went to a temple, then we went to the forest. So we got to the Grove, not really a forest. It's much smaller than you think it's going to be. We got there maybe like 2.30, 3 o'clock, and it was fine. There was people there, but no crush of crowd and plenty of space to have a photo. Yeah, there's people in the background, but that's fine. Honestly, we just wanted a couple of family photos. I'm not going to win an Instagram competition over it, but it was nice. And it's really beautiful. It's really pretty. But sometimes I think doing the opposite of what everyone says.   [00:36:47.700] - Kim You should do and work out. Especially when it's been around for so long, people are saying do that because it's very much like, oh, the gates open at seven. And so everyone who's built up, it's just like Disneyland. People say, oh, rope drop, rope drop. And you get there. And if you get there late, there's such a long line to get in. And then people come 30 minutes after opening and they walked right up to the turnstiles. There's something about that.   [00:37:10.900] - Tamara Yeah. And I looked at Google Maps is wonderful. It was so helpful for the travel, figuring out the trains because it would say what platform, but also what car to get on if you were transferring. And then when you were leaving the station, what exit to take because those train stations are huge. So you're like, you don't know where you are when you come out. So it was really, really helpful. And it would tell you like eight minutes, 3 stops, here's the name of your stop. This is how much it's going to cost. It was really very helpful. But you can also look for attractions, and it'll show you the busiest times, like a little graph.   [00:37:47.100] - Kim Yes, for sure.   [00:37:47.990] - Tamara I was like, Okay, it looks like 10 to 2 is super busy. Who knows how accurate it is, but let's go.   [00:37:53.690] - Kim After it. I have a good article about how I use Google Maps and you can make a custom and saver on map to help you with your planning to help see stuff for not just road trips, but also when you're planning a city vacation. But that's a good thing. I always forget about how they have that busy season section. I should add that to my post because.   [00:38:11.540] - Tamara That's a.   [00:38:12.160] - Kim Useful thing.   [00:38:13.300] - Tamara When you're trying to figure out, especially for public transportation, many times the night before, I would look like, Oh, how long is it going to take? Because we need to know what time should we be done breakfast? What time do we need to leave? I like that there's a little drop down where you can say when you're departing or when you want to arrive because it changes. Especially public transportation may not have as many trains when you're looking late at night versus when you're going in the morning.   [00:38:42.000] - Kim Totally. That's awesome. I always worry about the train, the car thing, because even in New York, sometimes I've been like... Because I'm not used to using trains often. When I first started going to New York and doing that, the Long Island Rail Railroad and stuff, they have certain cars they don't open the doors to all the time. During different hours of the day. I'm always like, Oh, how do I know what car I'm in? It's definitely one of those Charlie Brown teacher's voices. Sometimes I'm like, I have no idea where I'm at.   [00:39:10.980] - Tamara That's the other great thing. In Japan, it's like, on the avement on the platform, it has numbers. So it's like, you know exactly what car that's going to be. Oh, man. And then everyone lines up single file behind those on either side of the.   [00:39:26.830] - Kim Door for.   [00:39:27.350] - Tamara Everyone to come out and then they go on.   [00:39:29.780] - Kim It's lovely. Lovely. Nice. Okay, so then your last little stop was OSAKA. So why don't you tell us a little bit about that? Because I had planned that we were going to fly into Tokyo and out of OSAKA, but you ended up going back to Tokyo to go home. But what did you do in Osaka?   [00:39:45.130] - Tamara Yeah, flying out of OSAKA would be ideal, but for us, Delta doesn't do that. So we had to go back to Tokyo. So OSAKA is known as the Japan's Kitchen, so it's known for its street food. So I knew I wanted to take a food tour when we were there because it's just that's really one of the things it's well known for. So I ended up... We actually got there, we explored a little bit. We did the... You made a sky building, which actually Glenn did not do. No surprise that when we went up high, especially there's these glass enclosed elevators that go between two towers on the 39th floor. And he was like, Are you kidding me? No way am I doing that. So Hannah and I did that. And then that night we actually went to a baseball game, which was really fun because Japanese culture is really into baseball. And it was like being at a college game in a way because they were playing Hiroshima, so that's not far away. Half the stadium were Buffalo fans and half the stadium were carp fans and they all sat on the right side.   [00:40:49.140] - Tamara So it's like one half was red, one half was white. And they each had a cheering section in a band. And so you felt like you were a little bit at a college game with the marching band thing. It was a lot of fun. But then the next day we took a food tour with Arrogato Travel, and they have food tours in multiple cities. If you want to do a food tour in any of the cities, I would definitely recommend them. The guide was amazing.   [00:41:13.870] - Kim It seemed like you had a really good time.   [00:41:15.920] - Tamara Yeah, she was really wonderful. She had lived in the US for a little bit. I think she went to the University of Wisconsin. She lived somewhere else in the Midwest, too, but it's just such a funky, fun city. We toured this area called Shenzakai. It was built after World War II to attract Westerners and has more of a Coney Island vibe is what they were going for. It has carnival games and all these street food things. It's just so funky and retro. I think anywhere else I would have been like, Oh, this is cheesy. But it was actually really cool. And all throughout that area and the Dontambury area of Osaka, all of the food places, it's like Vegas for food places because they all have these three-dimensional facades with a giant octopus or a giant crab, and they're moving and lit up, and it's just so funky. There was one place where you could fish for your own fish, and then they cook it for you. It's almost hard to describe, but it is just bright lights, really funky, interesting, but lots of street food, lots of fried food on a stick, or like.   [00:42:30.660] - Kim A fair.   [00:42:31.420] - Tamara No, I'm just kidding. And the takeyaki octopus balls is like, that's where that's from. So that's like really huge. Afterwards, we went to the Don Donburi and we had Okonomiyaki. My family always laughs at me because for some reason I could never get this out. And Hannah and Glenn are like, Why can you not say this word? But Okonomiyaki, so it's like the Pancake type of thing with egg and cabbage and other things thrown in that they make on a griddle in front of you. So they have it in Kyoto and other places, but it's really known there. And in Hiroshima also, they have slightly different versions. That was just fun. So to do all the street food stuff, to have the good food tour, we really loved that. And then on our last, what was supposed to be our last day, we went to Hiroshima and we did a tour. I have a whole itinerary where it has a link to the tour company that I booked. Our guide was really sweet. He was wonderful. I highly recommend that. So we did the whole atomic bomb dome and museum, which was really heavy, obviously.   [00:43:36.130] - Tamara And you have very confused feelings.   [00:43:39.080] - Kim About it. Yeah, being.   [00:43:40.620] - Tamara A member. Our role in that. But then we went to Miyajima Island, which is just a short, like, ferry ride. And it is just beautiful. We were there, it was raining. So there was all these mist and clouds on the mountains. And it just had this magical feel to it. But it was such a... I would love to spend a night there. It wasn't overcrowded, but when the people left, have.   [00:44:07.840] - Kim It more to.   [00:44:08.650] - Tamara Yourself type of thing. But there's a really famous Tori Gate that's in the water that looks high tide like it's floating, or when we were there during low tide, so you can walk out to it. And just a shrine. It's just a really pretty lush... That's one thing that really, I don't know why it surprised me, but Japan, outside the cities, it's so lush. You're like, Oh, right. These are islands.   [00:44:34.300] - Kim Yeah.   [00:44:35.380] - Tamara And that's why I liked about Kyoto too, because it's like a city that's nestled in a valley surrounded by these lush mountains. Not like towering.   [00:44:43.150] - Kim Mountains, but these really lush. And it has a nice little river or stream or something through it too.   [00:44:47.450] - Tamara So that was how we finished. I loved that. And then unfortunately, then we got stuck in a delay on a train coming back because there was a lot of rain. And then we found out our train for the next day to get back to Tokyo in time for our plane was canceled and we were hoping it was going to be all fixed by the morning. But Glenn woke up at five and he said it wasn't. And so then we were up for a couple of hours trying to figure out, what are we going to do? Because we were like, oh, we'll fly up to Tokyo. And by then, all the planes were booked until 3 PM. But we had a 625 flight and we would have had to get our luggage, get to another terminal, recheck it. We're like, that's never going to work. If we get there at 415 or I don't know, it was 435 o'clock or something is when we would have arrived. Never would have worked. So we're like, all right, let's see if we can stay an extra night here and let's book stuff for tomorrow. And let's call Delta and see if they can switch us.   [00:45:40.700] - Tamara So then we had such a long travel day home because we flew from Osaka to Tokyo. And then we had to do Tokyo to LAX instead of Tokyo. We were booked on a Tokyo to Atlanta. So then at least the last little leg is short. Then we're in LAX for four hours.   [00:46:00.110] - Kim Then you had a six hour flight.   [00:46:02.380] - Tamara Well, and then it ended up being delayed. So we came out, we were luckily at the lounge and we actually went on the patio. The Delta Lounge in LAX has a patio, so it's loud but it was really good. It was just nice to get fresh air.   [00:46:16.400] - Kim After all.   [00:46:16.980] - Tamara That time. I actually went and I took a shower. I didn't even have any clothes. We had even checked everything, so I didn't even have any clothes to change into. But I'm like, I'm just taking a shower anyway. Yeah, for sure. And so then we came out of the lounge. We're like, Go to the gate. They're like, Oh, we're waiting on a crew member still. We're going to wait to board you. And then they started boarding us. We're like, Okay, I guess everything's all set. And then we're sitting on the plane and an hour later, they're like, Okay, the pilot's now in the parking lot.   [00:46:42.550] - Kim And we're like.   [00:46:43.320] - Tamara Oh, my gosh. Seriously? It was the pilot. They weren't even on premises when you boarded us. So we were delayed a couple hours. So we ended up... We got home at 315 in the morning. We'd been going for 30 hours, I think, or more, like 33 hours maybe.   [00:47:02.380] - Kim That one did you have? Did you have any of the upgraded seating for any of those legs?   [00:47:06.890] - Tamara Luckily, because we had booked our tickets in premium select, which if you know Delta, there's like Delta 1, which is like the nice pod lay flat thing. Then there's premium select, which has like a footrest that comes out and it reclines, but not like all the way, but it reclines some. Then there's comfort plus, which is basically like a regular seat with a little.   [00:47:26.290] - Kim More leg room. Like me coming.   [00:47:28.590] - Tamara So the reason we went through LAX is that's what we could get for premium economy. Oh, good. Okay. I mean, premium select on that, the longest leg from Tokyo to LAX. Then LAX to Boston doesn't have that. So I think we were in, I think, we were in Comfort Plus. I don't even know at that point. I was uncomfortable, that's for sure. But yeah. And then we flew into Boston, which we had flown out of Providence. So my car is still in Providence. So I had to get a car service to pick us up, bring us back. T he next day I'm like, Hannah, can you drive me down to get my car? Whatever. That's a.   [00:48:03.840] - Kim Whole long story. It worked out. It sounds like you guys had an amazing trip and it was awesome. I know, like I said already and mentioned, Tamara has quite a few blog posts and she'll link them in the show notes, but you can also just go to Wee 3 Travel. I'm sure it's pretty easy to find them, but I know she has all of her itineraries that are if you guys know Tamara, they're very in-depth with a lot of detail. So super helpful if you're thinking of planning a trip. I think it was great. I'm glad you guys had a good time and glad I got to hear about it a little more.   [00:48:31.780] - Tamara Yeah, it was definitely a bucket list trip. I think being there and being together as a family was wonderful. I think we all acknowledged, we don't know when we're going to have that opportunity again. Just know Hannah is going to be very busy the next few years. S he's going to be more than happy to take a trip with us when she can. We might just know when that will be.   [00:48:52.240] - Kim Exactly.   [00:48:52.840] - Tamara I'm glad.   [00:48:53.360] - Kim We got to do it. Yeah, that's awesome. Perfect.   [00:48:56.710] - Tamara What's next?   [00:48:58.290] - Kim I don't even know. You're like, What day is it? What month is it? Exactly. The big thing on my agenda, I'm trying to take the summer off a little bit. We do have a trip up to Canada to visit family coming right up for Canada Day. Happy Canada Day to those of you Canadians that might be listening. Then happy fourth of July to the US Americans that are listening. We are doing that. Then I have a fun trip. You'll be moving Hannah back to school, but I am going to be flying to Kenya and doing a Simara J. W. Marriott stay, which I just got a steal on points for. I'm using points to fly some nice flights as well. That's what's coming up for me. My fall is going to be crazy and booked again, but at least I have. It looks like I'm trying to keep my summer a little more calm. Although that Africa trip, I cannot wait. It's during the Wilder Beast migration. That's a pretty big trip to be. I'm really excited. It's going to be during the Wilder Beast migration, too. So hopefully we'll get some amazing pictures. I got to rent a lens, it reminds me.   [00:50:04.360] - Tamara I was telling somebody about the points deal that you got on that. Everyone just can't even believe it. What a lucky straw.   [00:50:11.400] - Kim That was. Oh, my gosh, it was amazing. I don't know if this would work always, but I'm just a little tip for you guys, if you guys are points people. If you know of any future opening hotels that haven't opened yet, that are opening in the future, just maybe keep an eye on their points rates because that's what happened. This hotel hadn't opened yet. It was opening in April, and in February or something, I saw someone mentioned, Oh, my goodness, they've got nights for 20,000, 20 ish thousand points a night. With Marriott, if you book five nights with points, you only pay for four nights. So it's like book five nights, get one free thing. I don't know how to.   [00:50:49.500] - Tamara Explain it, but you get it. And it's an all inclusive property.   [00:50:51.920] - Kim It's all inclusive property. So all the game drives are included, all the meals are included, everything. I'm paying 93,000 points total for five nights for two people.   [00:51:00.640] - Tamara That's like one night at a nice city hotel.   [00:51:04.320] - Kim Yeah, I know. I was looking at a Fairfield Inn in New York in January, and there were like 65,000 points. So it gives you a little idea there. But anyways, so that's what's up for me. But what about you?   [00:51:14.810] - Tamara As you hear this, I will probably either be in Scotland or Wales, depends on how quickly I get this out. So I leave shortly for a week with a couple of other travel writers, a week in Scotland, a week in Wales, and then I'm going to be home for a couple of weeks. And then I'm actually going to have two weeks in France, which I don't think I've even had a chance to tell you about. But I'm going to do... Glenn and I are going to go to France. We're doing the Taste of Bordeaux River cruise on Amman Waterways. Oh, nice. And then something else that came up. I was invited to do a press trip on European Waterways, which does hotel barge cruises. And I was trying to look at dates in the fall, but they didn't have any availability. But they're like, Well, how about this one on August sixth, which would have been the day I was flying back from France. I was like, Well, I will already be in France. It's to an area that I've been to before. So I was hoping to see something new, but I think it just works out for me to do this back to back, a more traditional river cruise versus a hotel barge cruise just to have these new experiences because I'm not a big ship person, but I'm definitely been wanting to try some of these other types of things.   [00:52:28.570] - Tamara And my friend Michelle is going to come join me for that one because Glenn can't stay for the two weeks.   [00:52:33.830] - Kim Take off that whole time.   [00:52:34.800] - Tamara That's awesome. And then as soon as I get back, Hannah will come back and we have one day at home and then we fly her to Arizona.   [00:52:43.570] - Kim Okie dokey. Well, thank you guys for tuning in again. If you're still with us and still listening, as you can see, we have a few trips on the agenda, so we're not quite sure when we'll make another episode. But as always, we always appreciate you guys tuning in and we'll try to share again soon.   [00:52:58.280] - Tamara Yeah, hopefully, maybe the end of the summer.   [00:53:00.250] - Kim Talk to you later.   [00:53:01.640] - Tamara All right, bye bye.

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