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Some places leave you with unfinished business. Let's talk about it. There are some incredible places that we've traveled to around the world. But that also means that we've certainly made our fair share of travel mistakes, leaving us with unfinished business-wishing we could have done things differently. Or it has us wanting to return to do things better this time around. These are each of our top 5 unfinished business items from travel! What are yours?   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Cecilia on Svalbard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sejsejlija -Crime Junkie Podcast: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/ -Sasquatch Chronicles: https://sasquatchchronicles.com/ -10 Junk Miles: https://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ -2 Week South Africa Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/perfect-two-week-south-african-honeymoon-itinerary/ -What NOT to Do in Bangkok Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-not-to-do-in-bangkok-thailand-learn-from-our-mistakes/id1453905777?i=1000466711610 -Tour of Colosseum With Underground: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/MbH7oIA11x   Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Subscribe here to get this exclusive content now! Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lijiang's Lure: Finding Courage Amidst Ancient Beauty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 七月，一个阳光明媚的早晨，美玲漫步在丽江古城的小巷中。En: In July, on a sunny morning, Meiling strolled through the alleys of Lijiang's ancient town.Zh: 她的相机在手，捕捉着眼前的每一个美好瞬间。En: With her camera in hand, she captured every beautiful moment before her.Zh: 古城的青石板路上，阳光斑驳，小贩们的吆喝声此起彼伏，空气中弥漫着花香，还有远处群山的静谧。En: On the cobblestone streets of the ancient city, sunlight scattered in patches, vendors' calls echoed, the air was filled with the scent of flowers, and the distant mountains exuded tranquility.Zh: 然而，美丽的景色并不能让美玲放下心中的忧虑。En: However, the beautiful scenery couldn't alleviate Meiling's worries.Zh: 几个月来，她一直被一阵阵莫名其妙的头痛困扰着。En: For months, she had been troubled by seemingly inexplicable headaches.Zh: 这使得她时常无法专心欣赏旅途中的美景，更无法集中精力去记录她所喜爱的风景。En: This often made it difficult for her to fully appreciate the sights of her journey, let alone concentrate on capturing the landscapes she loved.Zh: “也许，我该早点回去看看医生。”她心底的声音不断响起，但她又舍不得离开这如诗如画的地方。En: "Perhaps I should go back to see a doctor soon," a voice inside her kept saying, yet she was reluctant to leave such a picturesque place.Zh: 这时，一个热情的当地姑娘珍迎面走来。En: At that moment, a friendly local girl named Zhen approached.Zh: 珍是美玲的朋友，热衷于介绍地方的风土人情。En: Zhen was Meiling's friend, enthusiastic about sharing the local customs and culture.Zh: “美玲，你看起来不太好。有没有考虑去村子里的草药师那里看看？”珍建议道。En: "Meiling, you don't look well. Have you considered seeing the herbalist in the village?" Zhen suggested.Zh: 在珍的带领下，美玲来到了一个藏在小巷深处的古老小屋。En: Led by Zhen, Meiling arrived at an ancient house hidden deep in the alley.Zh: 年迈的草药师谦和地接待了她，轻声询问她的症状，并递给她一些草药。En: The elderly herbalist greeted her kindly, gently inquiring about her symptoms, and handed her some herbs.Zh: 日子一天天过去，美玲的头痛似乎有所缓解。En: As the days went by, Meiling's headaches seemed to ease.Zh: 然而，最令她印象深刻的是丽江的夜晚。En: However, what left the strongest impression on her was Lijiang's night.Zh: 那晚，古城正举行一场热闹的文化节，街上满是欢声笑语和飘扬的彩旗。En: That night, the ancient town was hosting a lively cultural festival, filling the streets with laughter and fluttering flags.Zh: 就在她正沉醉于节日的氛围中时，突如其来的剧烈头痛让她不得不停下来坐到了一旁。En: While she was immersed in the festival's atmosphere, a sudden severe headache forced her to sit down.Zh: “也许我该正视这个问题了。”美玲心里清楚，再也无法自欺欺人。En: "Perhaps I should confront this issue," Meiling realized she could no longer deceive herself.Zh: 节日过后，她和另一位朋友雅惠聊了聊。En: After the festival, she talked with another friend, Yahui.Zh: 雅惠建议她回去后立即找一位专科医生，切勿再拖延。En: Yahui suggested that she should immediately see a specialist doctor once she returned, and not delay any longer.Zh: 美玲点了点头，内心隐隐下了决心。En: Meiling nodded, feeling a subtle resolve building within.Zh: 最后，虽然她依依不舍地告别了丽江，但心中却多了一份明确的方向和勇气。En: In the end, although she reluctantly bid farewell to Lijiang, she left with a clearer direction and newfound courage.Zh: 回到家后，她在雅惠的帮助下，迅速联系上了一位好评如潮的医生。En: After returning home, with Yahui's help, she quickly contacted a highly reputed doctor.Zh: 她知道，自己的健康不容忽视，未来的旅行，还要在更健康的状态下去体验。En: She understood that her health couldn't be neglected and that future travels should be experienced in a healthier state.Zh: 美玲在丽江不但找到了宁静，更找到了面对问题的勇气。En: In Lijiang, Meiling not only found serenity but also the courage to face her problems.Zh: 她明白了，无论何时，健康永远是最重要的。En: She realized that no matter what, health is always the most important thing.Zh: 她带着相片册中那些美丽的景色，开始了新的生活篇章，更加积极地面对生活中的挑战。En: With an album full of beautiful sceneries, she began a new chapter in life, facing its challenges with more positivity. Vocabulary Words:strolled: 漫步alleys: 小巷captured: 捕捉cobblestone: 青石板echoed: 此起彼伏exuded: 散发出alleviate: 缓解inexplicable: 莫名其妙herbalist: 草药师symptoms: 症状reluctantly: 依依不舍trickled: 缓缓流下mingled: 掺杂fluttering: 飘扬immersed: 沉醉severe: 剧烈confront: 正视resolve: 决心serenity: 宁静positivity: 积极态度scattered: 斑驳worries: 忧虑greeted: 接待suggested: 建议impression: 印象cultural: 文化deceive: 自欺欺人specialist: 专科neglected: 忽视unfolding: 展开

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Raindrops and Resplendence: A Shopping Adventure in जनपथ Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जनपथ मार्केट की रंगीन गलियाँ आज भीड़ से भरी हुई थीं।En: The colorful lanes of जनपथ Market were crowded today.Hi: बारिश की बूँदें छतरी पर नाच रही थीं और लोगों ने अपने कोट कस कर पकड़े हुए थे।En: Raindrops were dancing on umbrellas, and people were holding onto their coats tightly.Hi: कर्तिका अपने बचपन के दोस्त आयुष के साथ मार्केट में खड़ी थी।En: कर्ता का was standing in the market with her childhood friend आयुष.Hi: आयुष दिल्ली आया था कुछ दिनों के लिए, और कर्तिका उसे अपनी योजना का हिस्सा बना चुकी थी।En: आयुष had come to दिल्ली for a few days, and कर्तिका had already made him a part of her plan.Hi: "मुझे एक ऐसा पारंपरिक परिधान चाहिए, जिसे देखते ही सब वाह-वाह कर उठें," कर्तिका ने कहा।En: "I need a traditional outfit that makes everyone go 'wow' as soon as they see it," कर्तिका said.Hi: उसका परिवारिक जमघट आने वाला था, और वह अपनी इस शानदार योजना के लिए पूरी तरह उत्साहित थी।En: Her family gathering was coming up, and she was entirely excited about her grand plan.Hi: पर आयुष को खरीदारी का बिल्कुल भी शौक नहीं था। वह जल्दी से जल्दी यहाँ से भागना चाहता था।En: But आयुष wasn't fond of shopping at all. He wanted to escape from there as soon as possible.Hi: "कर्तिका, इतनी बारिश हो रही है। चलो कहीं कॉफी पीते हैं," आयुष ने बेचैनी से कहा।En: "कर्तिका, it's raining so much. Let's go for a coffee somewhere," आयुष said anxiously.Hi: पर कर्तिका को कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ा। वह आगे बढ़ती हुई एक दुकान में दाखिल हुई जिसका नाम था 'नीलम वस्त्रालय'।En: But कर्तिका wasn't affected. She moved forward and entered a shop called 'नीलम Vastralaya.'Hi: दुकान की मालकिन, नीलम, पारंपरिक कपड़ों का अद्भुत संग्रह रखती थी।En: The shop's owner, नीलम, had an amazing collection of traditional clothes.Hi: नीलम ने कर्तिका का स्वागत मुस्कुराते हुए किया। "आपको कैसी साड़ी चाहिए?" उसने पूछा।En: नीलम welcomed कर्तिका with a smile. "What kind of sari do you want?" she asked.Hi: तभी छत से एक बूँद कर्तिका के माथे पर गिरी।En: Just then, a drop from the ceiling fell on कर्तिका's forehead.Hi: मुस्कुराते हुए उसने अपने चारों ओर नजर दौड़ाई, और उसकी नजर एक चमकीली साड़ी पर टिक गई।En: Smiling, she looked around, and her gaze fixed on a shiny sari.Hi: साड़ी लाल और सुनहरे रंगों में थी, और उसकी चमक किसी की भी नज़र रोक लेती।En: The sari was in red and golden hues, and its brilliance could catch anyone's eye.Hi: "यह रही आपकी साड़ी," नीलम ने गर्व से बताया।En: "Here is your sari," नीलम said with pride.Hi: कर्तिका की आँखों में चमक थी।En: There was a sparkle in कर्तिका's eyes.Hi: बारिश की ऊधम के बीच भी वह साड़ी उसकी आँखों में बस गई।En: Despite the chaos of the rain, the sari had captured her heart.Hi: आयुष, जो अब तक उबासी ले चुका था, कर्तिका की खुशी देख कर चुपचाप खड़ा रह गया।En: आयुष, who had been yawning until now, stood silently looking at कर्तिका's happiness.Hi: आखिरकार कर्तिका ने साड़ी खरीद ली।En: Finally, कर्तिका bought the sari.Hi: उसने नीलम का धन्यवाद किया और आयुष को देखकर मुस्कुराई।En: She thanked नीलम and smiled at आयुष.Hi: "चलो आयुष, अब कॉफी का वक्त है।" उसने कहा।En: "Come on आयुष, it's coffee time now," she said.Hi: आयुष अब उसकी पसंद से खुश था और महसूस कर रहा था कि उसकी दोस्ती के लिए ये सब सहना वाकई में जरूरी था।En: Now pleased with her choice, आयुष felt that enduring all this was indeed necessary for their friendship.Hi: मार्केट से बाहर निकलते हुए, आयुष ने सोचा की कभी-कभी छोटी चीजों में भी बड़ी खुशियां छुपी होती हैं।En: As they exited the market, आयुष thought that sometimes big joys are hidden in small things.Hi: कर्तिका भी यह समझ चुकी थी कि धैर्य और पक्का इरादा ही सफलता की कुंजी है।En: कर्तिका also realized that patience and determination are the keys to success.Hi: आखिरकार उसने वह साड़ी पा ही ली जिसकी उसे जरूरत थी। और आयुष ने भी आज एक नई बात सीख ली - दोस्तों के लिए थोड़ा धैर्य रखना हमेशा फायदेमंद होता है।En: In the end, she got the sari she wanted, and आयुष learned a new lesson today - being patient for friends is always beneficial. Vocabulary Words:lanes: गलियाँcrowded: भीड़ से भरीraindrops: बूँदेंumbrellas: छतरीtightly: कस करfond: शौकtraditional: पारंपरिकoutfit: परिधानgathering: जमघटanxiously: बेचैनी सेescape: भागनाshop: दुकानcollection: संग्रहowner: मालकिनwelcomed: स्वागत कियाsmile: मुस्कुरातेceiling: छतforehead: माथेbrilliance: चमकpride: गर्वsparkle: चमकchaos: ऊधमenduring: सहनाexit: बाहर निकलतेpatience: धैर्यdetermination: पक्का इरादाsuccess: सफलताbeneficial: फायदेमंदlesson: बातhues: रंगों

Suns out, guns out!In Episode #487 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the stark differences in gym availability and fitness facilities of Australia vs the rest of the world, dilapidated gyms in Montenegro & well-equipped calisthenic parks in South America, the prevalence of gyms even in regional areas, whether Australia's high gym membership rates translate to a healthier population, statistics of obesity and Olympic medals per capita plus the potential economic benefits of a healthier population.Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:15) Fitness Culture In Australia(00:04:08) Travel Stories & Gym Experiences(00:09:58) Comparing Global Fitness Cultures(00:16:20) Sporting Facilities & Accessibility(00:26:13) Australia's Sporting Passion(00:29:50) International Surprises(00:38:32) Boostagram Lounge(00:40:12) Olympics Medals Per Capita(00:45:10) Health & Economic Impacts(00:54:00) Obesity Rates and Fitness Metrics(01:00:07) Summary & Future Topics Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unexpected Friendships and Flavors on Ferragosto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明亮的太阳洒在阿马尔菲海岸湛蓝的海面上，海风轻拂，仿佛在邀请人们踏上一段不同寻常的旅程。En: The bright sun cast its rays on the Amalfi Coast's azure sea surface, with the sea breeze gently blowing, as if inviting people to embark on an unusual journey.Zh: 今天是特别的日子——Ferragosto节假日，一个充满欢庆和友谊的时刻。En: Today is a special day — the Ferragosto holiday, a time filled with celebration and friendship.Zh: 在临海的一个宽敞明亮的厨房里，烹饪课即将开始。En: In a spacious and bright seaside kitchen, a cooking class is about to begin.Zh: Ming，一个热爱旅行和摄影的人，此时正站在窗边，眺望着美丽的海岸线。En: Ming (Ming), a person who loves traveling and photography, is standing by the window, gazing at the beautiful coastline.Zh: 他感到既兴奋又略带孤独。En: He feels both excited and slightly lonely.Zh: 他希望这堂烹饪课能让他更接近意大利的文化，也希望能结识一些新朋友。En: He hopes this cooking class will bring him closer to 意大利's culture and also hopes to make some new friends.Zh: 另一方面，Li Wei，不远处的厨师正低头沉思。En: On the other hand, Li Wei (Li Wei), the chef not far away, is deep in thought.Zh: 他的心中充满了自我怀疑。En: His heart is filled with self-doubt.Zh: 虽然他是个专业厨师，但总觉得自己的创意不足以打动别人。En: Although he is a professional chef, he always feels his creativity is not impressive enough.Zh: 他来到这里寻找灵感，却不敢轻易与人分享自己的想法。En: He came here seeking inspiration but hesitates to share his ideas with others.Zh: 课上，Ming和Li Wei因为语言不通而显得有些尴尬，而同一个班级的Xiaoyu则在一旁忙碌地记录每一个精彩的瞬间。En: During the class, Ming and Li Wei felt somewhat awkward due to the language barrier, while at the same time, Xiaoyu was busy capturing every wonderful moment.Zh: 她不仅是个美食博客作者，还在寻找深层次的个人联系。En: Not only is she a food blogger, but she is also searching for deeper personal connections.Zh: 随着课程的进行，Ming意识到交流的重要性。En: As the course progressed, Ming realized the importance of communication.Zh: 他努力用简单的英文，手势，乃至肢体语言与Li Wei沟通。En: He made an effort to communicate with Li Wei using simple English, gestures, and even body language.Zh: Li Wei不再躲避，他开始尝试与Ming分享自己的想法。En: Li Wei stopped avoiding communication and began to share his ideas with Ming.Zh: 同时，Xiaoyu也注意到了他们之间的互动，开始鼓励并帮助他们更顺利地交流。En: Meanwhile, Xiaoyu noticed their interaction and started to encourage and help them communicate more smoothly.Zh: 在Ferragosto的晚上，烹饪课上的每个人都一起准备了一场盛大的晚宴。En: On the evening of Ferragosto, everyone from the cooking class gathered to prepare a grand dinner.Zh: Ming和Li Wei决定合作制作一道结合他们创意的菜肴。En: Ming and Li Wei decided to collaborate on a dish that combined their creative ideas.Zh: 随着烹饪的进行，他们发现彼此有许多相似的想法，在不断地相互启发中，他们的友情悄然形成。En: As they cooked, they discovered they had many similar thoughts, constantly inspiring each other, and their friendship quietly formed.Zh: 晚宴如期而至，热闹非凡。En: The dinner went on as scheduled and was very lively.Zh: Ming和Li Wei的合作菜肴获得了大家的一致好评。En: The collaborative dish by Ming and Li Wei received unanimous praise from everyone.Zh: 透过这次合作，Ming不再感到孤独，更加自信与他人交流。En: Through this collaboration, Ming no longer felt lonely and became more confident in communicating with others.Zh: Li Wei也收获了满满的信心，对自己的创意充满信心。En: Li Wei also gained plenty of confidence and felt assured about his creativity.Zh: 这次经历让他们都意识到，分享与合作能创造更美好的事物。En: This experience made them both realize that sharing and collaboration can create more beautiful things.Zh: 在一片欢声笑语中，他们三人一同举杯，遥望无际的沙滩和海洋。En: Amidst laughter and joy, the three of them raised their glasses together, looking at the endless beach and ocean.Zh: Ferragosto的夜晚满载着光明与希望，为他们的友谊和未来的合作展开了新的篇章。En: The night of Ferragosto was full of light and hope, opening a new chapter for their friendship and future collaborations. Vocabulary Words:azure: 湛蓝breeze: 海风embark: 踏上spacious: 宽敞glanced: 眺望coastline: 海岸线lonely: 孤独creativity: 创意hesitates: 犹豫awkward: 尴尬gesture: 手势interaction: 互动encourage: 鼓励collaborate: 合作grand: 盛大unanimous: 一致amidst: 在...之中laughter: 欢声笑语endless: 无际light: 光明hope: 希望self-doubt: 自我怀疑inspiration: 灵感capture: 记录communication: 交流confidence: 信心assured: 放心realize: 意识到share: 分享beautiful: 美好

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Balancing the Lure of Adventure with Caution in Santorini Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte skarpt over Santorini denne sommerdagen.En: The sun shone brightly over Santorini on this summer day.No: De hvitkalkede husene reflekterte lyset, og det klare, blå Egeerhavet glitret i det fjerne.En: The whitewashed houses reflected the light, and the clear, blue Aegean Sea shimmered in the distance.No: Lina og Magnus vandret gjennom de trange, livfulle gatene.En: Lina and Magnus wandered through the narrow, lively streets.No: Hun var full av energi og så frem til dagens eventyr.En: She was full of energy and looked forward to the day's adventure.No: Magnus, derimot, kastet bekymrede blikk mot himmelen.En: Magnus, on the other hand, cast worried glances at the sky.No: Temperaturen steg raskt.En: The temperature was rising quickly.No: "Vi må ta en pause," sa Magnus forsiktig.En: "We need to take a break," said Magnus cautiously.No: "Det blir for varmt, Lina.En: "It's getting too hot, Lina."No: ""Vi har nettopp startet," svarte Lina, fast bestemt.En: "We've just started," Lina replied, determined.No: "Jeg vil se den utsikten alle snakker om.En: "I want to see the view everyone's talking about."No: "Magnus sukket, men holdt følge.En: Magnus sighed but kept up.No: De klatret oppover de bratte trappene mot en kjent utsiktsplattform.En: They climbed up the steep stairs toward a famous viewing platform.No: Solen banket hardt, og Lina begynte å kjenne seg svimmel, men hun skjulte det for Magnus.En: The sun beat down hard, and Lina began to feel dizzy, but she hid it from Magnus.No: "Er du sikker på at vi ikke skal ta en pause?En: "Are you sure we shouldn't take a break?"No: " spurte Magnus igjen.En: asked Magnus again.No: Han så hvor blek hun hadde blitt.En: He saw how pale she had become.No: "Jeg klarer det.En: "I can do it.No: Jeg vil bare se denne utsikten," sa Lina.En: I just want to see this view," said Lina.No: Hennes entusiasme overvant Magnus' bekymring.En: Her enthusiasm overcame Magnus' worries.No: Da de nådde toppen, var utsikten virkelig fantastisk.En: When they reached the top, the view was truly spectacular.No: Det føltes som om de var på verdens topp.En: It felt like they were on top of the world.No: Men det var ingen skygge her, og varmen var uutholdelig.En: But there was no shade here, and the heat was unbearable.No: Lina kjente en svakhet, fikk balanseproblemer og kollapset.En: Lina felt a weakness, lost balance, and collapsed.No: Magnus var skrekkslagen.En: Magnus was horror-stricken.No: "Lina!En: "Lina!"No: " ropte han og knelte ved henne.En: he shouted, kneeling beside her.No: Små folkemengder begynte å samle seg, noen tilbød hjelp.En: Small crowds began to gather, some offering help.No: "Vet noen om en klinikk her i nærheten?En: "Does anyone know of a clinic nearby?"No: " spurte Magnus desperat.En: asked Magnus desperately.No: En vennlig lokal innbygger nikket og ringte etter hjelp.En: A friendly local nodded and called for help.No: Snart ble Lina hjulpet til en lokal klinikk.En: Soon Lina was assisted to a local clinic.No: Der fikk hun omsorg og kjølte seg ned.En: There she received care and cooled down.No: Magnus satt ved siden av henne, lettet men fortsatt bekymret.En: Magnus sat beside her, relieved but still worried.No: "Beklager, Magnus," sa Lina svakt da hun våknet.En: "I'm sorry, Magnus," Lina said weakly when she woke up.No: "Jeg skulle ha lyttet til deg.En: "I should have listened to you."No: "Han holdt hånden hennes trygt.En: He held her hand securely.No: "Det er greit, Lina.En: "It's all right, Lina.No: Dine eventyr er viktige, men vi må også være forsiktige.En: Your adventures are important, but we have to be careful too."No: "Da Lina ble bedre, forsto de begge at eventyr og forsiktighet må balanseres.En: As Lina recovered, they both realized that adventure and caution must be balanced.No: Lina satte nå mer pris på Magnus' forsiktige natur, og Magnus lærte å være mer bestemt når det gjaldt å beskytte dem begge.En: Lina now appreciated Magnus' cautious nature more, and Magnus learned to be more assertive when it came to protecting them both.No: De fortsatte sin ferie, mer i harmoni enn før, klar til å oppleve Santorinis skjønnhet uten å miste helsen av syne.En: They continued their vacation, more in harmony than before, ready to experience Santorini's beauty without losing sight of their health.No: Drapert i kveldsolens varme glød, ble Santorini enda vakrere, med dagens erfaring som en lærerik påminnelse.En: Draped in the warm glow of the evening sun, Santorini became even more beautiful, with the day's experience as an instructive reminder. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintewhitewashed: hvitkalkedereflected: reflektertewandered: vandretlively: livfullecautiously: forsiktigadventure: eventyrdetermined: fast bestemtclimbed: klatretsteep: bratteviewing platform: utsiktsplattformdizzy: svimmelspectacular: fantastiskunbearable: uutholdeligcollapsed: kollapsethorror-stricken: skrekkslagenkneeling: kneltecrowds: folkemengdernodded: nikketdesperately: desperatrelieved: lettetassertive: bestemtappreciated: sette pris påcautious: forsiktigbalanced: balanseresharmony: harmonidraped: drapertglow: glødexperience: erfaringreminder: påminnelse

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Dancing with Destiny: A Summer in Santorini Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: धूप की किरणें सफेद रंग के गढ़े हुए घरों पर पड़ रही थीं।En: The rays of the sun were falling on the crafted white houses.Hi: ग्रीस के सेंटोरीनी की गर्मियों की सुबह का मनमोहक दृश्य था।En: It was a captivating scene of a summer morning in Santorini, Greece.Hi: यहाँ के नीले गुंबदों वाली चर्च और नीले समुद्र की लहरें पर्यटकों और छात्रों को आकर्षित कर रही थीं।En: The churches with blue domes and the waves of the blue sea were attracting tourists and students alike.Hi: इसी बीच, विराज, अनन्या और कबीर अपनी नई जीवन यात्रा के लिए उत्साहित थे।En: Amidst this, Viraj, Ananya, and Kabir were excited for their new journey of life.Hi: वे एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय छात्र विनिमय कार्यक्रम के तहत यहाँ आए थे।En: They had come here under an international student exchange program.Hi: विराज अपने परिवार को अपनी स्वतंत्रता साबित करना चाहता था।En: Viraj wanted to prove his independence to his family.Hi: लेकिन उसकी अंतर्मुखी प्रकृति उसे राह में रोका करती थी।En: However, his introverted nature used to hold him back.Hi: अनन्या शांत और समझदार थी, हमेशा कला और इतिहास में खोई रहती थी, जबकि कबीर हमेशा नए लोगों से मिलने और नई जगहों को खोजने के लिए बेचैन रहता था।En: Ananya was calm and sensible, always lost in art and history, while Kabir was always eager to meet new people and explore new places.Hi: आज तीनों ने स्थानीय बाजार की ओर जाने का निर्णय लिया।En: Today, the three of them decided to head towards the local market.Hi: विराज ने अपने भीतर के संकोच को चुनौती दी और अनन्या और कबीर के साथ चल पड़ा।En: Viraj challenged his inner hesitation and set off with Ananya and Kabir.Hi: वहाँ की जीवंत भीड़, रंगबिरंगी दुकानें, और खुशबूदार ग्रीक व्यंजन उनकी इंद्रियों को मोहित कर रहे थे।En: The vibrant crowd, colorful shops, and fragrant Greek cuisine were enchanting their senses.Hi: फिर एक दिन की बात थी, जब स्थानीय त्योहार का आयोजन हो रहा था।En: Then came a day when a local festival was being organized.Hi: पूरे शहर ने सजधजकर त्योहार की तैयारी की थी।En: The whole town was decked out for the festival's preparation.Hi: विराज को पता चला कि यहाँ एक पारंपरिक ग्रीक नृत्य का आयोजन होगा।En: Viraj learned that there would be a traditional Greek dance performance.Hi: उसने अपने अंदर से शक्ति जुटायी और नृत्य में भाग लेने का फैसला किया।En: He gathered his strength and decided to participate in the dance.Hi: जैसे ही वह नृत्य मंच पर पहुँचा, उसके कदम लड़खड़ा रहे थे।En: As soon as he reached the dance stage, his steps were faltering.Hi: लेकिन कबीर और अनन्या ने उसे प्रोत्साहित किया।En: But Kabir and Ananya encouraged him.Hi: धीरे-धीरे, उसकी झिझक दूर होने लगी और वह निर्भीक होकर नृत्य करने लगा।En: Gradually, his hesitation started to fade, and he began to dance fearlessly.Hi: उसकी सरलता और उत्साह ने दर्शकों का दिल जीत लिया।En: His simplicity and enthusiasm won the hearts of the audience.Hi: उस रात, चाँदनी के नीचे समुद्र के किनारे बैठे, विराज ने अपने दोस्तों से कहा, "यह अनुभव मेरे लिए जीवन बदलने वाला रहा।En: That night, sitting by the seaside under the moonlight, Viraj said to his friends, "This experience has been life-changing for me.Hi: मैंने यहाँ सिर्फ नृत्य नहीं किया, मैंने अपने भय को हराया और दोस्ती की असली कीमत समझी।En: I didn't just dance here; I conquered my fears and understood the true value of friendship."Hi: " अनन्या मुस्कुराते हुए बोली, "विराज, तुमने जो साहस दिखाया है, वह अपने आप में एक कला है।En: Ananya smiled and said, "Viraj, the courage you've shown is an art in itself."Hi: " और कबीर ने हँसते हुए कहा, "मुझे यकीन है, अब तुम किसी भी चुनौती से नहीं डरोगे।En: And Kabir, laughing, said, "I'm sure now you won't be afraid of any challenge."Hi: "सेंटोरीनी में बिताया यह समय न केवल अनुभवों से भरा हुआ था, बल्कि यह मित्रता और आत्म-विश्वास का प्रतीक बन गया था।En: The time spent in Santorini was not only filled with experiences, but it also became a symbol of friendship and self-confidence.Hi: विराज को एहसास हुआ कि जीवन में सफल होने के लिए आगे बढ़ना जरूरी है, और यही सच्ची सफलता है।En: Viraj realized that to succeed in life, progress is necessary, and that is true success. Vocabulary Words:rays: किरणेंcrafted: गढ़े हुएcaptivating: मनमोहकdomes: गुंबदोंwaves: लहरेंattracting: आकर्षितindependence: स्वतंत्रताintroverted: अंतर्मुखीsensible: समझदारvibrant: जीवंतfragrant: खुशबूदारenchanting: मोहित कर रहे थेsenses: इंद्रियोंfestival: त्योहारparticipate: भाग लेनेfaltering: लड़खड़ाencouraged: प्रोत्साहितhesitation: झिझकfearlessly: निर्भीक होकरenthusiasm: उत्साहmoonlight: चाँदनीconquered: हरायाcourage: साहसchallenge: चुनौतीsymbol: प्रतीकself-confidence: आत्म-विश्वासprogress: आगे बढ़नाtrue: सच्चीindependence: स्वतंत्रताseaside: समुद्र के किनारे

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unplanned Journeys: Milan's Coastal Adventure Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Милан је био увелико заокупљен радом у тржном центру у Сплиту.En: Milan was deeply engrossed in work at the shopping center in Split.Sr: Љетње сунце обасјавало је ходнике, а туристи су шетали са осмехом, дивећи се темама Медитерана које су красиле продавницу у којој је радио.En: The summer sun illuminated the corridors, and tourists strolled with smiles, admiring the Mediterranean themes that adorned the store where he worked.Sr: Размишљао је о путовањима која жели да оствари.En: He was thinking about the trips he wanted to take.Sr: Сваке ноћи је сањао о градовима које би могао посетити једног дана.En: Every night he dreamed of the cities he might visit one day.Sr: Сања, његова колегиница, приступила му је с широким осмехом.En: Sanja, his colleague, approached him with a wide smile.Sr: Волела је Миланову посвећеност, али знала је да је потребно нешто више од рада да би испунио своје снове.En: She loved Milan's dedication, but she knew that more than work was needed to fulfill his dreams.Sr: Док је прегледавала полице, пришла му је и прошапутала: „Милане, шта мислиш о кратком путовању дуж обале?En: While scanning the shelves, she came up to him and whispered, "Milan, what do you think about a short trip along the coast?Sr: Вечерас, после смене.En: Tonight, after the shift."Sr: ”Милан се насмејао и одмахнуо главом.En: Milan laughed and shook his head.Sr: „Морам још радити, Сања.En: "I still have work to do, Sanja.Sr: Желим отићи негде далеко.En: I want to go somewhere far."Sr: ”„Зашто не почнеш сада?En: "Why not start now?Sr: Понекад се најлепше ствари десе када их не планирамо,” додала је она, гледајући га са искром у очима.En: Sometimes the most beautiful things happen when we don't plan them," she added, looking at him with a sparkle in her eyes.Sr: Тог тренутка, Милан је застао.En: At that moment, Milan paused.Sr: Осећао је како га нешто вуче ка крају рутине, ка нечем спонтаном.En: He felt something pulling him towards the end of the routine, towards something spontaneous.Sr: Али његови снови и циљеви требали су га фокусисати.En: But his dreams and goals needed his focus.Sr: Док је размишљао, купци су улазили и излазили из продавнице, њихов смех и разговори стварали су мелодију лета.En: As he pondered, customers were entering and leaving the store, their laughter and conversations creating the melody of summer.Sr: Милан је погледао напоље и видео плавило мора.En: Milan looked outside and saw the blue sea.Sr: Био је то позив који није могао игнорисати.En: It was a call he couldn't ignore.Sr: „У реду, Сања.En: "Alright, Sanja.Sr: Идем са тобом“, рекао је одлучно.En: I'm going with you," he said decisively.Sr: Сања је узбуђено заплесала у месту и загрлила га.En: Sanja danced excitedly in place and hugged him.Sr: „Нећеш зажалити!En: "You won't regret it!"Sr: ”После смене, двоје наставише путовање дуж обале у њеним колима.En: After the shift, the two continued their journey along the coast in her car.Sr: Пролазили су кроз мале градове, сели на плажи, уживали у мирису морске соли и звуку таласа.En: They passed through small towns, sat on the beach, enjoyed the scent of sea salt and the sound of the waves.Sr: Ноћна авантура постала је пејсаж који ће Милан памтити целог живота.En: The night adventure became a landscape that Milan would remember all his life.Sr: Током тога путовања, Милан је схватио колико је важно ухватити тренутак.En: During that journey, Milan realized how important it is to seize the moment.Sr: Понекад прилике за авантуру не долазе у савршеном паковању, али су увек вредне.En: Sometimes opportunities for adventure don't come in perfect packages, but they are always worth it.Sr: Док су се враћали ка Сплиту, Милан је схватио да је један од најлепших и најузбудљивијих дана био управо онај који није пажљиво планирао.En: As they headed back to Split, Milan realized that one of the most beautiful and exciting days was precisely the one he hadn't carefully planned.Sr: научио је да у животу, понекад је најбоље само ићи.En: He learned that in life, sometimes it's best to just go.Sr: Сања је била уз њега, а Милан је осетио да је на путу ка новом начину живота.En: Sanja was by his side, and Milan felt he was on the path to a new way of living.Sr: Светлећи неонски знакови тржног центра вратили су их у реалност, али Милан је сада знао да ће следећи пут када осети позив авантуре, одговорити без двоумљња.En: The glowing neon signs of the shopping center brought them back to reality, but Milan now knew that the next time he felt the call of adventure, he would respond without hesitation.Sr: Његова прича тек је почињала, а свет је чекао да га истражи.En: His story was just beginning, and the world was waiting to be explored. Vocabulary Words:engrossed: заокупљенilluminated: обасјавалоcorridors: ходникеadorned: красилеdedication: посвећеностfulfill: испуниоspontaneous: спонтаномcustomer: купциlaughter: смехmelody: мелодијуdecisively: одлучноexcitedly: узбуђеноembraced: загрлилаjourney: путовањеscent: мирисуlandscape: пејсажseize: ухватитиopportunities: приликеpackages: паковањуneon signs: неонски знаковиhesitation: двоумљњаexplored: истражиtourists: туристиwhispered: прошапуталаsparkle: искромgoals: циљевиconversations: разговориadventure: авантуруpath: путуshift: смене

In this season finale of Travel Stories with Moush, Damia Serrano from the Catalan Tourist Board takes us beyond Barcelona and into the heart of Catalonia. From volcanic cuisine and medieval towns to coastal escapes and Roman heritage, this episode uncovers the lesser-known, deeply immersive side of one of Europe's most culturally rich regions.  Episode Highlights:• La Garrotxa - A region shaped by dormant volcanoes, where you'll find lush forests, slow living and a unique volcanic cuisine.• Costa Brava - Known for its rugged coastline, hidden coves and charming seaside villages like Cadaqués and Begur.• Costa Daurada (Golden Coast) - Family-friendly beaches, wine regions and coastal towns with a laid-back vibe.• Montserrat - A sacred mountain range and monastery offering spiritual energy and dramatic hiking trails.• Cardona - Home to a dramatic medieval castle and the famous Mountain of Salt, a natural wonder rich in history.• Priorat - A rugged, mountainous wine region producing some of Spain's finest reds, dotted with hilltop villages.• El Ports - A dramatic natural park with Civil War history, hiking trails and a raw, untouched feel.• Tarragona - A port city with remarkably preserved Roman ruins, including a seaside amphitheatre and ancient aqueducts.• Ebro Delta - A natural paradise with rice paddies, flamingos and immersive eco-experiences for nature lovers.• Lleida - Visit in early spring for breathtaking views of blossoming fruit trees of pear, peach, and apple – all in full bloom.• Vall d'Aran & the Pyrenees - Alpine scenery, ski slopes and picturesque stone villages make this a year-round destination.Connect with Visit Catalunya at:https://www.catalunya.com/enThank you all for tuning in today! I hope our conversations have sparked your wanderlust and inspired you to see the world in new and exciting ways.If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button here, or on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribing is the best way to support the show and it helps us bring you more incredible travel stories and grow this amazing community of explorers.I'd love to hear from you! What destinations or guests should we feature next? Drop a comment, leave a rating, or write a review - it truly makes a difference.We are saying a short ‘goodbye' for now. We'll return with a NEW SEASON very soon.Stay connected with me on Instagram @moushtravels to find out who's joining me next week. You can also explore all past episodes and destinations mentioned by our guests on www.moushtravels.com or in the episode show notes.Thanks for listening! Until next time, safe travels and keep adventuring.  "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Souvenir Quest: Memories and Surprises on Namiseom Island Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름의 따뜻한 햇살이 나미섬을 비추고 있었다.En: The warm summer sunlight was shining down on Namiseom.Ko: 진우와 수진은 섬을 걸으며 기념품을 찾고 있었다.En: Jinwoo and Sujin were strolling through the island, searching for souvenirs.Ko: 나미섬은 높은 나무들이 줄지어 서 있어, 도시의 번잡함에서 벗어날 수 있는 평화로운 장소였다.En: Namiseom was a peaceful place with tall trees lined up, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.Ko: 진우는 사진 찍는 것을 좋아했다.En: Jinwoo enjoyed taking photographs.Ko: 그는 카메라를 들고 아름다운 나무들을 사진에 담았다.En: He carried his camera and captured the beautiful trees in pictures.Ko: 그러나 그의 마음속에는 다른 생각이 있었다.En: However, there was another thought in his mind.Ko: 할머니께 감사의 마음을 전할 수 있는 완벽한 선물을 찾으려 했다.En: He wanted to find the perfect gift to express his gratitude to his grandmother.Ko: 수진은 모험심이 강했다.En: Sujin was adventurous.Ko: 그녀는 독특한 물건들을 발견하는 것을 좋아했다. 이곳에서 특별한 물건을 찾고 싶었다.En: She loved discovering unique items and hoped to find something special here.Ko: 시간은 점점 없었다.En: Time was running out.Ko: 둘은 마지막 배가 올 시간이 가까워지는 것을 알았다.En: They realized that the last boat would be arriving soon.Ko: 진우와 수진은 어느 가게에 갈지 의견이 서로 달랐다.En: Jinwoo and Sujin disagreed on which store to visit.Ko: 진우는 분주했다.En: Jinwoo was in a hurry.Ko: "우리 따로 둘러보자. 30분 후에 부두에서 만나자." 진우가 제안했다.En: "Let's look around separately. Let's meet at the dock in 30 minutes," Jinwoo suggested.Ko: 각자가 길을 나누었다.En: They went their separate ways.Ko: 진우는 작은 가게를 발견했다.En: Jinwoo discovered a small shop.Ko: 그곳에는 손으로 그린 부채들이 있었다.En: There, he found hand-painted fans.Ko: 부채는 예쁘고 전통적이었다.En: The fans were beautiful and traditional.Ko: 진우는 할머니가 떠올랐다.En: Jinwoo thought of his grandmother.Ko: 그것은 할머니에게 꼭 맞는 선물이었다.En: It was a perfect gift for her.Ko: 한편 수진은 오래된 카메라를 발견했다.En: Meanwhile, Sujin found an old camera.Ko: 그것은 빈티지하고 매력적이었다.En: It was vintage and charming.Ko: 그녀는 그 카메라로 여행의 모든 순간을 기록할 수 있을 것 같았다.En: She felt she could capture every moment of her journey with that camera.Ko: 시간이 되자 두 사람은 부두에서 다시 만났다.En: When the time came, the two met again at the dock.Ko: 배가 오고 있었다.En: The boat was nearing.Ko: 그들은 각각 최고의 기념품을 손에 들고 있었다.En: They each held the best souvenir in their hands.Ko: 진우는 할머니에게 부채를 드리수 있게 되어 기뻤다.En: Jinwoo was happy that he could give the fan to his grandmother.Ko: 수진은 여행의 모든 순간을 담아낼 카메라를 손에 넣어 행복했다.En: Sujin was delighted to have the camera to capture all the moments of their journey.Ko: 배에 오르면서, 진우는 빠른 결정의 자신감을 얻었다.En: As they boarded the boat, Jinwoo gained confidence in making quick decisions.Ko: 수진은 물건의 겉만 보지 않고 그 속의 의미를 찾는 지혜를 배웠다.En: Sujin learned the wisdom of looking beyond the surface to find the meaning within an item.Ko: 이렇게 그들은 나미섬에서의 특별한 하루를 마무리했다.En: Thus, they concluded their special day on Namiseom.Ko: 나무들이 다시 한번 햇살 속에서 춤추고 있었다.En: The trees were once again dancing in the sunlight. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: 햇살strolling: 걸으며peaceful: 평화로운hustle and bustle: 번잡함gratitude: 감사의 마음adventurous: 모험심이 강했다unique: 독특한vintage: 빈티지charming: 매력적이었다disagreed: 의견이 서로 달랐다separately: 따로dock: 부두discovered: 발견했다hand-painted: 손으로 그린traditional: 전통적captured: 기록할 수 있을 것 같았다gain confidence: 자신감을 얻었다making quick decisions: 빠른 결정wisdom: 지혜concluded: 마무리했다lined up: 줄지어 서 있어escape: 벗어날 수 있는thought: 마음속에는perfect: 완벽한items: 물건들을meaning: 의미boarding: 배에 오르면서desires: 원하는moments: 순간shining: 비추고 있었다

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Caroline, Tara and Allison discuss their recent travels and experiences, with a focus on Tara's journey to Costa Rica to participate in an Ayahuasca retreat for her birthday. She shares the challenges she faced, such as glamping in the jungle, adhering to a strict diet, and her immense fear of drugs due to personal history. Despite initial fears, she finds the experience transformative and healing, helping her to confront and overcome deep-seated issues. The conversation then shifts to the topic of triggers, the discomfort they bring, and the value of facing and working through them rather than avoiding them. The episode wraps up with reflections on a past life regression experience and a humorous note on trying new therapeutic methods. Topics 00:29 Reunion and Catching Up 00:41 Caroline's 50th Birthday Celebration 00:54 Travel Stories and Reflections 01:26 Ayahuasca Journey in Costa Rica 04:10 Facing Fears and Personal Growth 09:49 Understanding Triggers and Therapy 12:34 Past Life Regression Experience 13:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Travel Adventures and Lessons from the Amalfi Coast to Flights HomeIn this episode, the hosts discuss their recent travel experiences, including the challenges of non-rev travel, visiting Italy's Amalfi Coast, and navigating tricky return flights. They share personal anecdotes about meeting friendly locals, enjoying the delicious food and beautiful scenery of Naples and the coast, and dealing with travel mishaps like delayed flights and unexpected transportation issues. The episode also touches on recent changes in travel protocols and offers practical tips for making the most of your journeys.00:00 Introduction and Editing Challenges00:09 Filler Words and Speech Patterns01:48 Podcast Introduction and Catching Up02:38 Travel Stories and Flight Cancellations09:16 Buddy Pass Adventures16:00 Horseback Riding and Family Time21:20 Travel Tips and Rental Car Issues22:40 Flying Delta and Hotel Experiences25:50 Naples Trip and Italian Adventures37:51 Lemon Obsession in Italy38:16 Exploring the Amalfi Coast39:22 Naples: A City of Pride and History41:57 Navigating Transportation Challenges54:31 Culinary Delights of Naples59:12 Travel Adventures and Mishaps01:08:21 Airport Experiences and Final ThoughtsStaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

Send us a textIn this episode of the Art Wank podcast, we speak with Australian artist James Drinkwater, known for his vibrant paintings, sculpture, poetry, and music. Drinkwater, originally from Newcastle, NSW, has built a reputation for his layered, gestural works and multidisciplinary practice. He won the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship in 2014, which allowed him to work in Paris, and he has been a finalist in the Wynne and Dobell Drawing Prizes multiple times. Our conversation explores his deep connection to place, his creative experiments with dance and theatre, and the impact of his time in New York with Julian Schnabel.A significant part of our discussion centres on Drinkwater's collaboration with MIMA Lake Macquarie in 2019, where he was commissioned to create the sets and costumes for a contemporary ballet titled Storm Approaching Wangi – and Other Desires. The ballet was inspired by the watery landscapes around Lake Macquarie and the Australian modernist painter William Dobell. Drinkwater didn't just design the visuals; he also performed on stage, collaborating with choreographers Skip Willcox and Belle Beasley, and composer Joseph Franklin. This project was an opportunity for Drinkwater to translate his painterly language—texture, gesture, and colour—into a dynamic, physical space, extending his creative practice beyond the canvas. He reflects on how the experience allowed him to think about movement and space differently, enriching his approach to making art.We also delve into Drinkwater's time in New York, particularly his 2022–2023 residency at Julian Schnabel's property on Long Island. Schnabel, famous for his plate paintings and maximalist style, invited Drinkwater to work in his studio space. This intense, seven-week period inspired Drinkwater's exhibition American Salt – Montauk to the Bowery, which explored themes of memory, landscape, and artistic legacy. Drinkwater drew parallels between his own experiences in New York and those of Dobell, who had also found creative energy in the city. Although Dobell's time there was fleeting, Drinkwater sees the connection in the way both artists absorbed and transformed their environments into their art.Finally, Drinkwater shares his reflections on the interplay between disciplines in his practice, including a mid-career survey exhibition in Canberra. He speaks passionately about the importance of collaboration, travel, and memory in shaping his work. The episode closes with thoughts on how these experiences continue to push the boundaries of his artmaking, both in Australia and internationally.James currently has an exhibition at Newcastle Straightjacket Art Space with Braddon Snape - 19th July - 10th August. 

Time for your dose of daily chocolate as Patty welcomes Peter Moore, a former magazine editor turned columnist, cartoonist, commentator, and animator. Peter recounts stories about discovering his passion for drawing, his travels, and his experiences with family adventures and professional encounters, including a memorable trip to India with Matt Damon. Learn about his virtuous neighborhood acts and why he's been ranked among the funniest on Substack and find out how he balances humor with heartfelt tales and draws inspiration from life.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:36 Discovering Art and Travel03:47 The Joy of Drawing05:02 Digital Art and Procreate06:55 Family Memories and Journaling09:31 Travel Stories and Memorials13:22 Cruise Tips and Humor16:14 Traveling with Matt Damon16:27 Matt Damon's Invitation to India17:17 Unexpected Call from the White House18:03 Adventures in India with Matt Damon19:19 The Importance of Water.org20:47 Kindness in Colorado24:19 Ranked Among the Funniest Writers26:25 Rapid Fire Questions30:36 Conclusion and Next Week's TeaserFind More about Peter Below:http://petermoore.substack.comhttp://www.kunc.org/peter-moorehttps://www.backpacker.com/byline/peter-moore/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-moore-r2eFacebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRoad2ElsewhereTwitter https://twitter.com/@road2elsewhereYouTube https://youtube.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@road2elsewhere/video/7089162242637188398Instagram https://instagram.com/@road2elsewhere

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Hope in the Heart of Chapultepec Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre el Bosque de Chapultepec.En: The sun shone intensely over the Bosque de Chapultepec.Es: Las hojas de los árboles bailaban suavemente con el viento del verano.En: The leaves of the trees danced gently with the summer wind.Es: Lourdes caminaba sola, perdida en sus pensamientos.En: Lourdes walked alone, lost in her thoughts.Es: México era una nueva aventura para ella.En: México was a new adventure for her.Es: Buscaba inspiración, una chispa de esperanza después de su reciente ruptura.En: She sought inspiration, a spark of hope after her recent breakup.Es: Mateo, el guía turístico, esperaba impaciente mientras el grupo se reunía.En: Mateo, the tour guide, waited impatiently as the group gathered.Es: Su pasión por la historia y la naturaleza se veía reflejada en su sonrisa.En: His passion for history and nature was reflected in his smile.Es: Era un día perfecto para explorar el parque.En: It was a perfect day to explore the park.Es: Las estatuas antiguas, los caminos serpenteantes, los lagos tranquilos — todo listo para descubrirse.En: The ancient statues, the winding paths, the tranquil lakes—everything ready to be discovered.Es: En ese momento, Lourdes escuchó una voz alegre.En: At that moment, Lourdes heard a cheerful voice.Es: Era Elena, una amable viajera de Argentina.En: It was Elena, a kind traveler from Argentina.Es: Su energía era contagiosa.En: Her energy was contagious.Es: "¡Hola!En: "¡Hola!Es: ¿Eres parte del tour?"En: ¿Eres parte del tour?"Es: preguntó Elena con curiosidad.En: Elena asked with curiosity.Es: Lourdes, dudando al principio, sonrió y asintió.En: Lourdes, hesitating at first, smiled and nodded.Es: Decidió no cerrar su corazón tan rápido.En: She decided not to close her heart so quickly.Es: El tour comenzó, y Mateo guió al grupo.En: The tour began, and Mateo guided the group.Es: Habló sobre la historia del parque, de los antiguos emperadores que pasearon por sus tierras.En: He talked about the history of the park, about the ancient emperors who walked its grounds.Es: Lourdes escuchaba, absorta en las historias.En: Lourdes listened, absorbed in the stories.Es: Sin embargo, una parte de ella aún se mantenía reservada, temerosa de abrirse de nuevo.En: However, a part of her still remained reserved, fearful of opening up again.Es: Mientras caminaban, llegaron a un rincón del bosque.En: As they walked, they reached a corner of the forest.Es: Mateo les mostró un árbol enorme y les contó sobre la flora y fauna locales.En: Mateo showed them a huge tree and talked about the local flora and fauna.Es: De repente, mencionó los jacarandás en flor, un espectáculo que Lourdes siempre había querido ver.En: Suddenly, he mentioned the jacarandás in bloom, a spectacle Lourdes had always wanted to see.Es: Esto encendió una chispa en ella.En: This ignited a spark in her.Es: Elena, observando a Lourdes, comentó alegremente: "¡Los jacarandás también florecen en Buenos Aires, saben!"En: Elena, observing Lourdes, cheerfully commented, "¡Los jacarandás también florecen en Buenos Aires, saben!"Es: Lourdes, sorprendida por el entusiasmo compartido, se animó a unir palabras.En: Lourdes, surprised by the shared enthusiasm, was encouraged to join the conversation.Es: "Siempre quise verlos en primavera," dijo ella tímida.En: "I always wanted to see them in spring," she said shyly.Es: Mateo, con una sonrisa, aprovechó la conexión.En: Mateo, with a smile, seized the connection.Es: "La naturaleza tiene su propia manera de sanar heridas," añadió con calidez.En: "Nature has its own way of healing wounds," he added warmly.Es: Las palabras de Mateo resonaron en el aire.En: Mateo's words resonated in the air.Es: Lentamente, Lourdes sintió que la barrera de su corazón comenzaba a desmoronarse.En: Slowly, Lourdes felt the barrier around her heart begin to crumble.Es: Caminando por el bosque, la conversación entre ellos fluía con facilidad.En: Walking through the forest, their conversation flowed easily.Es: Entre risas y anécdotas, Lourdes se dio cuenta de que sus nuevos amigos le ofrecían más que compañía; le ofrecían nuevas perspectivas.En: Among laughter and anecdotes, Lourdes realized that her new friends offered her more than companionship; they offered new perspectives.Es: Al final del recorrido, se sentaron cerca de un lago.En: At the end of the tour, they sat near a lake.Es: El agua reflejaba el cielo despejado del verano.En: The water reflected the clear summer sky.Es: Lourdes miró a Mateo y a Elena, agradecida por este inusitado lazo.En: Lourdes looked at Mateo and Elena, grateful for this unexpected bond.Es: Había encontrado no solo un rincón encantador en el mundo, sino también personas que nutrían su espíritu.En: She had found not only an enchanting corner of the world but also people who nurtured her spirit.Es: Al despedirse, Lourdes prometió no dejar que el miedo dictara su viaje.En: As they said goodbye, Lourdes promised not to let fear dictate her journey.Es: Abrazó a Elena y dio un firme apretón de manos a Mateo.En: She hugged Elena and gave Mateo a firm handshake.Es: Caminó fuera del Bosque de Chapultepec con una renovada confianza.En: She walked out of the Bosque de Chapultepec with renewed confidence.Es: Sabía que cada encuentro, cada historia compartida, era un paso hacia una nueva y brillante etapa de su vida.En: She knew that each encounter, each shared story, was a step toward a new and bright stage in her life.Es: En el bosque había sembrado la semilla de la esperanza y ahora estaba lista para florecer.En: In the forest, she had planted the seed of hope and was now ready to bloom. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solintensely: intensamentethe leaves: las hojasgently: suavementethe summer: el veranothe thoughts: los pensamientosthe adventure: la aventurathe spark: la chispathe breakup: la rupturathe guide: el guíaimpatiently: impacientethe passion: la pasiónthe history: la historiathe nature: la naturalezathe statues: las estatuasthe paths: los caminosthe lakes: los lagosthe traveler: la viajerathe voice: la vozthe curiosity: la curiosidadthe emperors: los emperadoresthe grounds: las tierrasreserved: reservadathe corner: el rincónenormous: enormethe flora: la florathe fauna: la faunathe spectacle: el espectáculothe wounds: las heridasthe barrier: la barrera

Wimbledon may be done and dusted, but the boys have still got some stories to tell! John, Sam and Stevie discuss their own Wimbledon experiences and share stories from the Legends Tournament to Sam's surprising attendance at this year's Champion's Dinner. The boys dip into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions and the winner of the 2025 Wimbledon Bracket Challenge joins the boys to celebrate his victory. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 02:07 Wimbledon Recap and Highlights 03:17 Wimbledon Champion's Dinner Experience 09:57 Travel Stories and Anecdotes 14:27 Wimbledon Towels Tradition 22:58 Wimbledon Towels and Trading Stories 23:30 Hypothetical Tennis Match: Doubles vs. Sinner 25:55 Most European American Tennis Players 29:48 Junior Tennis Memories and Favorite Events 31:43 Bracket Challenge Winner Interview 35:55 Fashion Phases on Tour 41:59 Conclusion and Merchandise Promotion

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unveiling Pisa: The Artful Secrets Behind the Iconic Tower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Sotto il sole caldo di Pisa, la piazza principale era un vortice di colori e voci.En: Under the hot sun of Pisa, the main square was a whirlwind of colors and voices.It: Turisti da tutto il mondo scattavano foto, cercando l'angolazione perfetta per immortalare la famosa Torre Pendente.En: Tourists from all over the world were taking photos, searching for the perfect angle to immortalize the famous Leaning Tower.It: In mezzo alla folla, Giulio camminava con uno sguardo determinato.En: In the midst of the crowd, Giulio walked with a determined look.It: Cercava un'esibizione d'arte unica e segreta.En: He was looking for a unique and secret art exhibition.It: Alessandra, la guida del tour, era al centro della piazza, raccontando la storia di Pisa a un gruppo di visitatori curiosi.En: Alessandra, the tour guide, was at the center of the square, recounting the history of Pisa to a group of curious visitors.It: Con il suo sorriso caloroso e racconti vivaci, rendeva ogni storia nella storia, ogni dettaglio un'avventura.En: With her warm smile and lively tales, she turned every story into a story, every detail into an adventure.It: "Questa torre," disse Alessandra con un tono teatrale, "è parte di una esibizione d'arte molto speciale.En: "This tower," said Alessandra with a theatrical tone, "is part of a very special art exhibition.It: Solo chi ha l'occhio artistico lo può capire."En: Only those with an artistic eye can understand it."It: Giulio, incuriosito, si avvicinò per ascoltare meglio.En: Giulio, intrigued, moved closer to listen better.It: La sua immaginazione prese il volo.En: His imagination took flight.It: Pensò: "Sto forse scoprendo un segreto artistico di Pisa?"En: He thought, "Am I perhaps discovering an artistic secret of Pisa?"It: Esaminò attentamente la torre.En: He examined the tower carefully.It: Scrisse su un piccolo blocco note, prendendo dettagli su ogni curva e inclinazione.En: He wrote in a small notebook, taking down details about every curve and inclination.It: "Questa linea dell'architettura," pensò Giulio, "deve avere un significato simbolico nascosto."En: "This line of architecture," thought Giulio, "must have a hidden symbolic meaning."It: Alessandra, vedendo il fervore con cui Giulio studiava la torre, decise di continuare il suo gioco.En: Alessandra, seeing the fervor with which Giulio studied the tower, decided to continue her game.It: Ma presto, la situazione prese una piega inaspettata.En: But soon, the situation took an unexpected turn.It: Giulio iniziò a spiegare ai turisti circostanti la sua interpretazione artistica della Torre di Pisa.En: Giulio began to explain to the surrounding tourists his artistic interpretation of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.It: Alcuni lo ascoltavano con interesse, mentre altri scattavano foto più bizzarre.En: Some listened with interest, while others took more bizarre photos.It: "La torre rappresenta," disse Giulio con passione, "l'incertezza della vita e la bellezza dell'imperfezione."En: "The tower represents," said Giulio passionately, "the uncertainty of life and the beauty of imperfection."It: Alessandra, colpita dall'entusiasmo di Giulio, decise che era giunto il momento della verità.En: Alessandra, struck by Giulio's enthusiasm, decided it was time for the truth.It: "Signore e signori," annunciò, "devo confessare qualcosa.En: "Ladies and gentlemen," she announced, "I must confess something.It: La Torre non è un'opera d'arte moderna.En: The Tower is not a work of modern art.It: Questa è stata la sua naturale inclinazione da secoli."En: This has been its natural inclination for centuries."It: Ci fu un silenzio, poi risate gioiose riempirono l'aria.En: There was a silence, then joyful laughter filled the air.It: Giulio rimase un po' sconcertato, ma poi scoppiò a ridere con gli altri.En: Giulio was a bit puzzled, but then burst out laughing with the others.It: "Allora," disse, infilando il blocco note in tasca, "l'arte è davvero ovunque, anche quando non ce la aspettiamo."En: "So," he said, slipping the notebook into his pocket, "art is truly everywhere, even when we don't expect it."It: Giulio imparò qualcosa di prezioso: le sorprese della vita sono a volte le migliori opere d'arte.En: Giulio learned something valuable: the surprises of life are sometimes the best works of art.It: E mentre il sole calava, decise di vedere l'arte in ogni piccola cosa, con lo stesso entusiasmo con cui aveva visto la torre.En: And as the sun set, he decided to see art in every little thing, with the same enthusiasm with which he had seen the tower.It: La piazza continuava a risuonare di risate e ammirazione, mentre Giulio si allontanava con un nuovo apprezzamento per le meraviglie di Pisa.En: The square continued to resonate with laughter and admiration, as Giulio walked away with a new appreciation for the wonders of Pisa. Vocabulary Words:whirlwind: il vorticedetermined: determinatoexhibition: l'esibizioneguide: la guidacurious: curiosoadventure: l'avventuratheatrical: teatraleintrigued: incuriositosymbolic: simboliconotebook: il blocco notefervor: il fervoreunexpected: inaspettatointerpretation: l'interpretazionebizarre: bizzarrouncertainty: l'incertezzaconfess: confessaresilence: il silenziojoyful: gioiosopuzzled: sconcertatoartistic: artisticosurprises: le sorpreseappreciation: l'apprezzamentowonders: le meraviglieangle: l'angolazioneimmortalize: immortalareenthusiasm: l'entusiasmoflight: il volocurve: la curvainclination: l'inclinazioneresonate: risuonare

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Episode 61: Show Notes The World Expo 2025 took place in Osaka, Japan, and Tom and Trevor had the pleasure of bumping into their old friend, Brennan Anderson. Brennan was our first-ever guest on this podcast, and we are thrilled to have him back as he walks us through his experience in Osaka. Brennan begins by explaining why he and his family chose to travel to the Osaka Expo before detailing how the Expo met most of his high expectations. After listing the various names that the World Expo is known as, we examine the level of research and planning needed to enjoy the Expo to the fullest, the problems we had with the complicated ticketing system, the highs and lows of Brennan's three days at the Expo, and appreciation for the sheer size of the Osaka installment. Then, we hear our guest's thoughts about traveling with a one-year-old, his general food experience at the Expo, his advice for when and where to shop as a tourist, and highlights from the rest of his time in Osaka and Japan. We also marvel at Japan's kid-friendliness, general accessibility, and incredible nationwide hospitality. To end, Brennan details his travel itinerary including the airlines, cities, hotels, and transportation options he utilized, and shares his final thoughts on traveling in Japan. Key Points From This Episode: [00:00] Welcoming Brennan Anderson back to the show – our very first guest on this podcast.  [01:30] Understanding what drew him to visit the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan. [02:33] Whether the Expo met his expectations, and the Expo's various name iterations. [04:25] The level of planning and research needed to explore and enjoy the Expo fully.    [07:30] Fallouts from an unnecessarily complicated ticketing system.   [11:11] Brennan walks us through the highs and lows of his three-day Expo experience.  [12:15] The Saudi Arabia pavilion, the size of the Osaka Expo, and the Australian pavilion.  [16:03] Brennan's thoughts on traveling and navigating the Expo with a one-year-old.  [18:52] His food experience, a hilarious baby food mix-up, and his advice for when to shop.  [26:12] Highlights from his time in Osaka when he and his family explored the city.  [27:04] Praise for Japan's kid-friendliness and general accessibility.   [29:08] The train to Tokyo, food in Japan, and Japanese hospitality.    [35:59] Brennan's travel itinerary – airlines, cities, public transport, and hotels.  [38:59] The ins and outs of the Conrad Osaka, and attendance numbers at this year's Expo.  [44:30] Final thoughts on traveling in Japan and Expo Osaka, 2025.   Quotes: “The Osaka Expo was huge.” — Brennan Anderson [13:58] “We're learning how to travel with a baby. – You can't do as much as you can without kids, but seeing things through his eyes and what he pays attention to as a one-year-old is really rewarding.” — Brennan Anderson [16:18] “Japan, in general, is very kid-friendly [and] very accessible.” — Brennan Anderson [16:41] “It's one of those things that kind of connects you to an area. It's great when your kids are able to make friends with somebody local and run around for a little bit. It really just feels like a local experience. It's a lot of fun.” — Brennan Anderson [27:56] “Everything we had was delicious. Neither my wife nor I are really that big on Japanese food, but we really loved everything we had.” — Brennan Anderson [31:27] “Everybody was just so friendly, so hospitable, and really just made you feel at home.” — Brennan Anderson [32:30] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Brennan Anderson on Instagram Episode 6: Full-Time Travel with Brennan Anderson World Expo 2025, Osaka Osaka Castle Finnair Conrad Osaka Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X The Milenomics Podcast Network

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Jylland Journeys: Friends, Fortune, and Finding Help Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en solrig sommerdag kørte Emil, Astrid og Kasper i Emil's gamle bil gennem det bølgende landskab i Jylland.En: On a sunny summer day, Emil, Astrid, and Kasper drove in Emil's old car through the rolling landscape of Jylland.Da: De var på vej ud på et eventyr.En: They were off on an adventure.Da: De rullede ned ad de smalle landeveje mellem grønne marker fyldt med vilde blomster og majestætiske vindmøller.En: They rolled down the narrow country roads between green fields filled with wildflowers and majestic windmills.Da: Emil sad bag rattet og nynnede med på radioen.En: Emil was sitting behind the wheel, humming along with the radio.Da: Han bekymrede sig i hemmelighed om bilen og håbede, at den kunne klare turen.En: He secretly worried about the car and hoped it could make the trip.Da: Astrid kiggede drømmende ud på landskabet ved siden af ham, ivrig efter at tage billeder med sit kamera.En: Astrid was dreamily gazing out at the landscape beside him, eager to take pictures with her camera.Da: Hun ønskede, at hun kunne fange sommerens lys og liv.En: She wished she could capture the light and life of summer.Da: Bag i bilen sad Kasper og holdt øje med kortet.En: In the back of the car, Kasper was keeping an eye on the map.Da: Han var praktisk og ville sikre sig, at de ikke spildte deres tid.En: He was practical and wanted to ensure they didn't waste their time.Da: Pludselig hørtes en mærkelig lyd.En: Suddenly, a strange sound was heard.Da: Der kom røg fra bilens motor.En: Smoke was coming from the car's engine.Da: Emil stoppede bilen langs vejen.En: Emil pulled the car over to the side of the road.Da: "Åh nej," sukkede han.En: "Oh no," he sighed.Da: Astrid kiggede bekymret på ham, mens Kasper steg ud for at se nærmere på problemet.En: Astrid looked at him with concern while Kasper got out to take a closer look at the problem.Da: "Motoren er helt død," sagde Kasper med et opgivende suk.En: "The engine's completely dead," said Kasper with a defeated sigh.Da: Emil følte en klump i maven.En: Emil felt a lump in his stomach.Da: "Bare rolig, vi finder en løsning," forsøgte han at lyde overbevisende.En: "Don't worry, we'll find a solution," he tried to sound convincing.Da: Astrid forsøgte at opmuntre ved at foreslå, at de kunne tage nogle billeder imens.En: Astrid tried to encourage them by suggesting they could take some pictures in the meantime.Da: Kasper begyndte at undersøge værktøjskassen.En: Kasper began to delve into the toolbox.Da: "Vi kan klare det," sagde Emil og tog en dyb indånding.En: "We can handle this," said Emil, taking a deep breath.Da: Han kastede et blik på sine venner.En: He glanced at his friends.Da: "Astrid, kan du finde instruktionerne frem?En: "Astrid, can you find the instructions?Da: Kasper, hjælp mig med skruenøglerne," sagde Emil bestemt.En: Kasper, help me with the wrenches," said Emil decisively.Da: Mens de sammen forsøgte at reparere motoren, begyndte deres optimisme at falme.En: As they worked together to repair the engine, their optimism began to wane.Da: Astrid kiggede nervøst op ad vejen.En: Astrid nervously glanced up the road.Da: "Hvad hvis vi ikke kan komme videre?"En: "What if we can't move on?"Da: spurgte hun blidt.En: she asked gently.Da: Lige som håbet svandt, dukkede en lokal landmand op med sin traktor.En: Just as hope was fading, a local farmer appeared with his tractor.Da: "Har I brug for hjælp?"En: "Do you need help?"Da: spurgte han venligt.En: he asked kindly.Da: Emil tøvede.En: Emil hesitated.Da: Kunne de stole på denne fremmede?En: Could they trust this stranger?Da: Efter kort overvejelse nikkede Emil taknemmeligt.En: After a brief consideration, Emil nodded gratefully.Da: Landmanden kiggede kort på motoren og uddelte et par nyttige råd.En: The farmer took a quick look at the engine and offered a few helpful tips.Da: Med hans hjælp lykkedes det dem at få bilen i gang igen.En: With his assistance, they managed to get the car running again.Da: De takkede ham varmt, og han vinkede farvel, mens han kørte videre.En: They thanked him warmly, and he waved goodbye as he drove on.Da: Da de alle sad i bilen igen, føltes turen anderledes.En: As they all sat back in the car, the journey felt different.Da: Luften var fyldt med latter og lettelse.En: The air was filled with laughter and relief.Da: Emil smilede stille.En: Emil smiled quietly.Da: Han havde indset, at lederskab nogle gange betyder at vide, hvornår man skal bede om hjælp.En: He realized that leadership sometimes means knowing when to ask for help.Da: Gruppens venskab var stærkere, og det ægte eventyr, som de havde ønsket sig, lå foran dem.En: The group's friendship was stronger, and the true adventure they had wished for lay ahead.Da: De fortsatte deres rejse gennem det smukke Jylland, og denne gang var Emil sikker på, at de kunne klare hvad som helst sammen.En: They continued their journey through the beautiful Jylland, and this time Emil was sure they could handle anything together. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskabrolling: bølgendenarrow: smallewildflowers: vilde blomstermajestic: majestætiskegazing: kiggedecapture: fangepractical: praktiskwaste: spildtestrange: mærkeligsmoke: røgengine: motorconcern: bekymretdefeated: opgivendelump: klumpconvinced: overbevisendeencourage: opmuntredelve: undersøgewrenches: skruenøgleroptimism: optimismewane: falmefading: svandtfarmer: landmandtractor: traktortrust: stole pågratefully: taknemmeligtassistance: hjælprelief: lettelseleadership: lederskabadventure: eventyr

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Conquering Fujisan: A Quest for Friendship and the Perfect Selfie Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 富士山は夏の空にそびえ立ち、その雪で覆われた頂上が緑の斜面と見事なコントラストを成していました。En: Fujisan stood towering against the summer sky, its snow-covered peak forming a striking contrast with the green slopes.Ja: お盆の休みを満喫する登山者たちが、道に咲く野花を楽しみながら歩いています。En: Hikers enjoying their Obon holiday walked along, delighting in the wildflowers that bloomed along the path.Ja: そんな中、元気あふれるハルト、計画的なユキ、そして陽気なサクラの三人がいました。En: Among them were the energetic Harto, the methodical Yuki, and the cheerful Sakura.Ja: 「ハルト、ここで記念写真撮ろう！En: "Harto, let's take a commemorative photo here!"Ja: 」サクラが提案しました。En: Sakura suggested.Ja: 彼女の目的は完璧な写真を撮って、SNSにアップすることでした。En: Her goal was to take the perfect picture and upload it to social media.Ja: しかし、ハルトはそれでは物足りません。En: However, Harto was not satisfied with that.Ja: 「頂上で自撮りコンテストに勝ちたいんだ」と彼は意気込みました。En: "I want to win the selfie contest at the summit," he declared enthusiastically.Ja: 「でも、安全第一よ」とユキが心配そうに言いました。En: "But safety first," Yuki said anxiously.Ja: 「計画通り進まないと危険よ」ハルトはそんなユキの心配をよそに、険しい道を進んでいきました。En: "It's dangerous if we don't follow the plan."Ja: サクラは少し迷いましたが、面白そうだと感じて彼の後について行きました。En: Disregarding Yuki's worries, Harto proceeded along the steep path.Ja: 「サクラ、気をつけて！En: Sakura, hesitating a little, felt it might be fun and followed after him.Ja: 」とユキが叫びましたが、二人はすでに見えなくなっていました。En: "Be careful, Sakura!"Ja: 突然、霧が辺りを包み込みました。En: Yuki shouted, but the two had already disappeared from view.Ja: 道は見えづらく、足元も不安定です。En: Suddenly, fog enveloped the area.Ja: 狭い崖の上、サクラは少し怖くなりました。En: The path became harder to see, and their footing was unstable.Ja: 「後悔しないでよ、ハルト」と彼女は冗談半分に言いました。En: On a narrow cliff, Sakura felt a bit scared.Ja: その時、ユキが彼らに追いつきました。En: "Don't regret this, Harto," she said, half-jokingly.Ja: 「みんな、元の道に戻ろう！En: At that moment, Yuki caught up with them.Ja: 」ユキは決然とした表情で言いました。En: "Let's go back to the original path, everyone!"Ja: 三人は協力して霧の中を慎重に歩き始めました。En: Yuki said with a resolute expression.Ja: 競争ではなく友情が大事だと気づいた時、彼らの心は一つになりました。En: The three began to walk cautiously through the fog, realizing that friendship was more important than competition, and their hearts became united.Ja: 安全な場所に戻った三人は、ゆったりとした気分で景色を楽しみました。En: Once they returned to a safe place, the three enjoyed the scenery with a relaxed feeling.Ja: 「ここなら安全だし、景色も素晴らしいわね」とユキが言いました。En: "It's safe here, and the view is wonderful," said Yuki.Ja: 「そうだね。En: "Yes, how about we take a group selfie here?"Ja: ここでグループセルフィーでも撮ろうか」とハルトが笑顔で答えました。En: Harto replied with a smile.Ja: カメラのシャッターを押すと、画面には笑顔の彼らが映し出され、夏の冒険が記録されました。En: As they pressed the camera shutter, the screen showed them all smiling, capturing their summer adventure.Ja: 友達との大切な時間が何より素晴らしいものだと、彼らは改めて感じました。En: They once again realized that precious time with friends is the most wonderful thing of all.Ja: 新たな友達の絆を感じた瞬間でした。En: It was a moment when they felt a new bond of friendship. Vocabulary Words:towering: そびえ立つcontrast: コントラストslope: 斜面obon: お盆delighting: 満喫するenergetic: 元気あふれるmethodical: 計画的なcheerful: 陽気なcommemorative: 記念enthusiastically: 意気込みanxiously: 心配そうにdisregarding: よそにsteep: 険しいhesitating: 迷うenveloped: 包み込むfooting: 足元unstable: 不安定cliff: 崖regret: 後悔half-jokingly: 冗談半分にresolute: 決然としたoriginal: 元のcautiously: 慎重にrealizing: 気づくcompetition: 競争bond: 絆relaxed: ゆったりとしたscenery: 景色shutter: シャッターcapturing: 記録する

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Fields & Life Lessons: A Provençal Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se levait doucement sur les champs de lavande de Provence.En: The sun was rising gently over the lavender fields of Provence.Fr: Les rayons dorés dansaient sur les fleurs violettes, créant un spectacle magnifique.En: The golden rays danced on the purple flowers, creating a magnificent spectacle.Fr: C'était le début du voyage que Luc, Élise et Julien attendaient avec impatience.En: It was the beginning of the journey that Luc, Élise, and Julien had been eagerly awaiting.Fr: Luc était enthousiaste.En: Luc was enthusiastic.Fr: Il voulait que ce voyage soit mémorable.En: He wanted this trip to be memorable.Fr: Élise, toujours prévoyante, avait préparé tout le nécessaire : une trousse de secours, des en-cas sains, et une liste d'activités.En: Élise, always prepared, had packed all the essentials: a first aid kit, healthy snacks, and a list of activities.Fr: Julien, lui, était détendu, prêt à profiter des petites joies du voyage.En: Julien, for his part, was relaxed, ready to enjoy the small joys of the trip.Fr: Le trio s'arrêta dans un village pittoresque pour le marché local.En: The trio stopped in a picturesque village for the local market.Fr: Les rues étaient animées et pleines de couleurs.En: The streets were lively and full of colors.Fr: Les festivités du quatorze juillet approchaient, et l'excitation était palpable.En: The quatorze juillet festivities were approaching, and the excitement was palpable.Fr: Luc se délectait d'un morceau de fromage frais, ignorant qu'il contenait un ingrédient inquiétant.En: Luc savored a piece of fresh cheese, unaware that it contained a concerning ingredient.Fr: Alors que le groupe reprenait la route, les paysages provençaux déroulaient leurs merveilles au fil des kilomètres.En: As the group continued on their way, the Provence landscapes unfolded their wonders mile after mile.Fr: Des collines ondulantes, des oliviers argentés et des villages baignés de lumière s'étendaient à perte de vue.En: Rolling hills, silvery olive trees, and light-bathed villages stretched as far as the eye could see.Fr: Tout semblait parfait.En: Everything seemed perfect.Fr: Mais soudain, lors d'un pique-nique pour célébrer la fête nationale, Luc commença à ressentir une gêne.En: But suddenly, during a picnic to celebrate the national holiday, Luc began to feel uncomfortable.Fr: Il ne voulait pas gâcher la journée, alors il ne dit rien au début.En: He didn't want to ruin the day, so he said nothing at first.Fr: Mais bientôt, il eut une éruption cutanée et des difficultés à respirer.En: But soon, he had a rash and difficulty breathing.Fr: Élise, terrifiée, réagit rapidement.En: Élise, terrified, reacted quickly.Fr: Elle plongea dans la trousse de secours, cherchant un antihistaminique.En: She dug into the first aid kit, looking for an antihistamine.Fr: Julien gardait son calme, rassurant Luc.En: Julien remained calm, reassuring Luc.Fr: "Ne t'inquiète pas, tout ira bien", disait-il avec confiance.En: "Don't worry, everything will be fine," he said confidently.Fr: Élise appliqua ses connaissances pour apaiser Luc, l'encourageant à respirer lentement et profondément.En: Élise used her knowledge to soothe Luc, encouraging him to breathe slowly and deeply.Fr: Finalement, une ambulance arriva.En: Finally, an ambulance arrived.Fr: Les secours prirent Luc en charge.En: The paramedics took charge of Luc.Fr: Sa réaction allergique était sévère, mais il était hors de danger grâce à la vigilance d'Élise et la présence d'esprit de Julien.En: His allergic reaction was severe, but he was safe thanks to Élise's vigilance and Julien's presence of mind.Fr: Après cet incident, Luc comprit l'importance de communiquer honnêtement.En: After this incident, Luc understood the importance of honest communication.Fr: Il s'excusa auprès de ses amis pour avoir caché son allergie.En: He apologized to his friends for hiding his allergy.Fr: "Je ne voulais pas inquiéter tout le monde," expliqua-t-il.En: "I didn't want to worry everyone," he explained.Fr: Élise le prit dans ses bras.En: Élise hugged him.Fr: "Ce voyage devait être inoubliable, et il l'est vraiment," dit-elle avec un sourire.En: "This trip was supposed to be unforgettable, and it truly is," she said with a smile.Fr: Le reste du voyage se déroula sans encombre.En: The rest of the trip went smoothly.Fr: Le lien entre eux s'était renforcé.En: The bond between them had strengthened.Fr: Luc avait appris à apprécier l'authenticité et la vulnérabilité.En: Luc had learned to appreciate authenticity and vulnerability.Fr: Leur aventure en Provence ne serait jamais oubliée, non pour les festivités, mais pour l'amitié sincère qui venait de naître au milieu des champs de lavande.En: Their adventure in Provence would never be forgotten, not because of the festivities, but for the genuine friendship that had blossomed in the middle of the lavender fields. Vocabulary Words:the spectacle: le spectaclethe journey: le voyagethe essentials: le nécessairethe first aid kit: la trousse de secoursthe snacks: les en-caspicturesque: pittoresquethe landscape: le paysagethe rolling hills: les collines ondulantesthe olive trees: les oliviersthe village: le villagethe national holiday: la fête nationalethe rash: l'éruption cutanéethe allergy: l'allergiethe antihistamine: l'antihistaminiquethe ambulance: l'ambulancethe paramedics: les secoursthe incident: l'incidentthe authenticity: l'authenticitéthe vulnerability: la vulnérabilitéthe excitement: l'excitationto savor: se délecterunforgettable: inoubliableconcern: l'inquiétudethe bond: le lienthe adventure: l'aventureto blossom: éclorethe knowledge: les connaissancesthe vigilance: la vigilanceto reassure: rassurerto appreciate: apprécier

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Escape to Jeju: Discovering the Art of Relaxation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 한 여름날, 따뜻한 바람이 불어오는 해변에서 지호와 미나는 여름의 풍경을 즐기고 있었습니다.En: On a summer day in Jeju Island, with a warm breeze blowing over the beach, Jiho and Mina were enjoying the summer scenery.Ko: 끝없는 푸른 바다와 산호빛 모래가 펼쳐져 있고, 멀리 한라산이 우뚝 서 있었습니다.En: An endless blue sea and coral-colored sand stretched out before them, with Hallasan standing tall in the distance.Ko: 지호는 평소 바쁜 일상에서 잠시 벗어나 이곳에 왔습니다.En: Jiho had come here to briefly escape his usually busy daily life.Ko: 미나는 이런 지호에게 잠시라도 일 생각을 잊고 즐기라고 자주 이야기했습니다.En: Mina often told him to forget about work for a moment and just enjoy.Ko: 지호는 여행을 좋아하지만, 회사 생각에 마음껏 쉬지 못하는 습관이 있었습니다.En: Jiho loved traveling, but he had a habit of not fully relaxing because he was always thinking about work.Ko: 이번 여행도 미나가 강하게 권해서 오게 된 것입니다.En: This trip was also something Mina had strongly urged him to take.Ko: 그는 속으로 걱정하며, 정말 제대로 즐길 수 있을지 고민했습니다.En: He worried internally, contemplating whether he could really enjoy himself properly.Ko: 그러던 중, 여행 둘째 날 아침, 지호는 몸이 좋지 않았습니다.En: On the morning of the second day of their trip, Jiho wasn't feeling well.Ko: 머리가 어지럽고, 약간의 열도 느껴졌습니다.En: He felt dizzy and had a slight fever.Ko: 하지만 그는 미나와의 계획을 망치기 싫어서 아픈 티를 내지 않으려 했습니다.En: However, he didn't want to ruin the plans with Mina by showing that he was sick.Ko: 그러나 상태는 나아지지 않았고, 점점 그의 얼굴에는 피곤함이 가득했습니다.En: But his condition didn't improve, and his face was increasingly filled with fatigue.Ko: 미나는 지호의 얼굴을 보고 이상함을 느꼈습니다.En: Mina noticed something was off when she looked at Jiho's face.Ko: "지호야, 괜찮아? 오늘은 쉬는 게 어때?" 미나는 걱정스러운 목소리로 물었습니다.En: "Are you okay, Jiho? How about taking it easy today?" she asked with concern in her voice.Ko: 지호는 고개를 저으며 "괜찮아. 해보자"라고 대답했지만, 그의 목소리에는 힘이 없었습니다.En: Jiho shook his head, replying, "I'm fine. Let's do this," but his voice lacked energy.Ko: 결국, 계획된 일정을 다 소화하지 못한 채, 지호는 해변의 그늘에 누워 잠시 눈을 붙였습니다.En: In the end, without managing to complete their planned schedule, Jiho lay down in the shade on the beach to close his eyes for a moment.Ko: 그때 미나가 지호의 곁으로 다가와 앉았습니다.En: Then Mina approached and sat beside him.Ko: 그녀는 부드럽게 말했다, "지호야, 여행은 몸과 마음을 쉬게 해주는 거야.En: She softly said, "Jiho, a trip is supposed to give rest to your body and mind.Ko: 활동이 아니라 재충전이 필요해."En: It's about recharging, not activities."Ko: 지호는 미나의 말을 듣고 잠시 생각에 잠겼습니다.En: Listening to Mina, Jiho paused to think.Ko: 그리고 그는 안도의 숨을 내쉬며 말했다, "맞아, 미나.En: Then he exhaled a sigh of relief and said, "You're right, Mina.Ko: 나도 쉬어야겠어."En: I need to rest too."Ko: 드디어 지호는 스스로에게 쉬어갈 권리를 부여했습니다.En: Finally, Jiho granted himself the right to take a break.Ko: 그날 하루 지호는 편안히 해변의 풍경을 바라보며 쉬었습니다.En: That day, Jiho peacefully rested while gazing at the beach scenery.Ko: 바람 소리와 파도 소리를 들으며, 마음속 짐을 조금씩 내려놓았습니다.En: Listening to the sound of wind and waves, he gradually let go of the burdens in his mind.Ko: 그는 비로소 깨달았습니다. 진짜 중요한 것은 행복한 순간을 온전히 느끼는 것이라는 사실을.En: He finally realized that the truly important thing is to fully experience happy moments.Ko: 이 순간, 지호는 그냥 '지금'을 즐기는 법을 배웠습니다.En: In this moment, Jiho learned how to enjoy the 'now.'Ko: 여행이 끝나갈 무렵, 지호는 돌아가야 할 일상을 좀 더 긍정적으로 바라보게 되었습니다.En: As the trip was coming to an end, Jiho began to look more positively at the daily life he had to return to.Ko: 미소를 지으며 그는 미나에게 다짐했습니다, "이제는 더 자주 쉴 거야.En: Smiling, he made a promise to Mina, "I'll take breaks more often from now on.Ko: 고마워, 미나." 미나는 미소로 응답하며 함께 걸었습니다.En: Thank you, Mina." Mina responded with a smile as they walked together.Ko: 맑은 제주도의 바람이 두 사람의 곁을 스치며 지나갔습니다.En: The clear Jeju Island breeze gently passed by their side. Vocabulary Words:scenery: 풍경breeze: 바람coral-colored: 산호빛escape: 벗어나habit: 습관urged: 권해서internally: 속으로contemplating: 고민했습니다dizzy: 어지럽고fatigue: 피곤함concern: 걱정스러운exhale: 내쉬며relief: 안도의recharging: 재충전burdens: 짐granted: 부여했습니다properly: 제대로positively: 긍정적으로promised: 다짐했습니다gently: 부드럽게shade: 그늘peacefully: 편안히waves: 파도realized: 깨달았습니다moments: 순간breeze: 바람deception: 티를 내지fatigue: 피곤함sigh: 숨burdens: 짐

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Spontaneous Summers: Markets, Mishaps, and Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-13-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zomerse zon straalde helder boven de bruisende straten van Amsterdam.En: The summery sun shone brightly over the bustling streets of Amsterdam.Nl: Het was een perfecte dag voor een avontuur in De Pijp Market.En: It was a perfect day for an adventure at De Pijp Market.Nl: Tussen de drukke kraampjes dwaalden twee vrienden, Jeroen en Annelies.En: Amidst the busy stalls wandered two friends, Jeroen and Annelies.Nl: Jeroen had een missie; hij wilde een heerlijke picknick plannen in het park, speciaal voor Annelies, zijn jeugdvriendin.En: Jeroen had a mission; he wanted to plan a delightful picnic in the park, especially for Annelies, his childhood friend.Nl: De markt was een wirwar van geuren en kleuren.En: The market was a maze of scents and colors.Nl: Verse groenten en fruit vulden de lucht met een zoete geur.En: Fresh vegetables and fruits filled the air with a sweet aroma.Nl: Lokale delicatessen lonkten aan elke kant.En: Local delicacies beckoned from every side.Nl: Maar net toen Jeroen zich van de ene kraam naar de andere haastte, realiseerde hij zich dat de markt drukker was dan hij had gedacht.En: But just as Jeroen was hurrying from one stall to the next, he realized that the market was busier than he had thought.Nl: Mensen verdrongen zich om koopjes te scoren, en het was een uitdaging om zich een weg te banen.En: People jostled to score bargains, and it was a challenge to make his way through.Nl: "Dit is gekkenwerk," zei Jeroen met een zucht, terwijl hij naar Annelies keek, die precies hetzelfde leek te denken, maar toch straalde van enthousiasme.En: "This is madness," said Jeroen with a sigh, as he looked at Annelies, who seemed to be thinking the same thing but was still beaming with enthusiasm.Nl: "Wat als we opsplitsen?"En: "What if we split up?"Nl: stelde Jeroen voor, met een lichte twijfel in zijn stem.En: Jeroen suggested, with slight hesitation in his voice.Nl: "We kunnen sneller alles vinden wat we nodig hebben."En: "We can find everything we need faster."Nl: Annelies knikte verrukt.En: Annelies nodded excitedly.Nl: "Goed idee!En: "Good idea!Nl: Laten we het doen!"En: Let's do it!"Nl: En zo gingen ze, elk hun eigen kant op.En: And so they went, each their own way.Nl: Jeroen dook tussen de kramen vol kazen en broodjes.En: Jeroen dove into the stalls filled with cheeses and sandwiches.Nl: De kraampjes leken eindeloos en de keuzes overweldigend.En: The stalls seemed endless, and the choices overwhelming.Nl: Maar hij hield vast aan zijn plan.En: But he stuck to his plan.Nl: Plots realiseerde Jeroen zich iets vreselijks: hij had zijn telefoon in zijn rugzak laten zitten.En: Suddenly, Jeroen realized something terrible: he had left his phone in his backpack.Nl: Hij had geen manier om Annelies te bellen als ze elkaar kwijtraakten.En: He had no way to call Annelies if they got separated.Nl: Zijn hart sloeg even over van bezorgdheid.En: His heart skipped a beat with worry.Nl: Met vastberadenheid begon hij zijn zoektocht naar Annelies middenin de gezellige chaos van de markt.En: With determination, he began his search for Annelies amid the lively chaos of the market.Nl: De drukte leek ondraaglijk, maar Jeroen liet zich niet ontmoedigen.En: The crowd seemed unbearable, but Jeroen was not discouraged.Nl: Hij glimlachte naar de vriendelijke markthandelaren en vroeg hen voorzichtig of ze een jonge vrouw hadden gezien die verbaasd en blij om zich heen keek.En: He smiled at the friendly market vendors and carefully asked if they had seen a young woman who looked surprised and happy.Nl: Na een tijdje, dat aanvoelde als een eeuwigheid, zag hij haar.En: After a while, which felt like an eternity, he saw her.Nl: Daar stond ze, vrolijk lachend bij een fruitkraam, met een mand vol sappige aardbeien en perziken.En: There she stood, cheerfully laughing at a fruit stall, with a basket full of juicy strawberries and peaches.Nl: Jeroen voelde een golf van opluchting en vreugde.En: Jeroen felt a wave of relief and joy.Nl: "Ik heb je gevonden!"En: "I found you!"Nl: riep hij, zijn zorgen volledig omgezet in opluchting.En: he shouted, his worries fully transformed into relief.Nl: Annelies lachte luid en ging hem tegemoet.En: Annelies laughed loudly and came up to him.Nl: "Ik kon het niet laten," zei ze speels, wijzend naar haar buit.En: "I couldn't resist," she said playfully, pointing to her haul.Nl: "En kijk eens wat ik heb gevonden!"En: "And look what I've found!"Nl: Samen, met hun manden vol lekkernijen, wandelden ze naar het park.En: Together, with their baskets full of goodies, they walked to the park.Nl: Ze spreidden hun kleed uit onder een oude boom.En: They spread their blanket under an old tree.Nl: Terwijl ze genoten van hun geïmproviseerde maaltijd, besefte Jeroen dat het niet de perfectie was die de dag speciaal maakte, maar het gezelschap van zijn oude vriendin.En: As they enjoyed their impromptu meal, Jeroen realized that it wasn't perfection that made the day special, but the company of his old friend.Nl: Jeroen leerde die dag dat soms, spontaniteit juist de mooiste herinneringen creëert.En: Jeroen learned that day that sometimes, spontaneity creates the most beautiful memories.Nl: En daar, onder de warme Amsterdamse zon, zaten ze.En: And there, under the warm Amsterdam sun, they sat.Nl: Tevreden en lachend, deelden ze momenten die veel meer betekenden dan een perfect geplande picknick.En: Content and laughing, they shared moments that meant much more than a perfectly planned picnic. Vocabulary Words:summery: zomersebustling: bruisendeadventure: avontuurdelightful: heerlijkepicnic: picknickmaze: wirwararoma: geurdelicacies: delicatessenbeckoned: lonktenjostled: verdrongenmadness: gekkenwerksigh: zuchthesitation: twijfeloverwhelming: overweldigenddetermination: vastberadenheidlivelihood: gezelligheidvendors: markthandelareneternity: eeuwigheidrelief: opluchtinghaul: buitgoodies: lekkernijenimpromptu: geïmproviseerdespontaneity: spontaniteitcontent: tevredentransformed: omgezetscore: scorenbargains: koopjesunbearable: ondraaglijkvendors: markthandelarencheerfully: vrolijk

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Breath of Calm: Navigating Amsterdam's Canals and Crisis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-11-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven Amsterdam.En: The sun shone brightly over Amsterdam.Nl: Het zomerlicht danste op het water van de grachten.En: The summer light danced on the water of the canals.Nl: Op een kleine open boot zat een groep mensen klaar voor een rondvaart.En: On a small open boat sat a group of people ready for a canal tour.Nl: Bram, nieuw in de stad en enthousiast om foto's te maken, tuurde verwachtingsvol om zich heen.En: Bram, new to the city and excited to take photos, gazed expectantly around him.Nl: Sanne, de gids, stond vooraan de boot.En: Sanne, the guide, stood at the front of the boat.Nl: Ze glimlachte en begon de geschiedenis van de grachten te vertellen.En: She smiled and began telling the history of the canals.Nl: Bram klapte enthousiast zijn camera open.En: Bram enthusiastically opened his camera.Nl: Hij wilde elk moment vastleggen.En: He wanted to capture every moment.Nl: Maar plotseling voelde hij een druk op zijn borst.En: But suddenly, he felt a pressure on his chest.Nl: Zijn ademhaling werd zwaar.En: His breathing became heavy.Nl: Hij wist wat er aan de hand was.En: He knew what was happening.Nl: Het was een astma-aanval.En: It was an asthma attack.Nl: Zijn hand trilde terwijl hij naar zijn inhalator zocht.En: His hand trembled as he searched for his inhaler.Nl: Sanne merkte Bram's verandering.En: Sanne noticed Bram's change.Nl: Ze stopte even met praten en liep naar hem toe.En: She paused her talking and walked over to him.Nl: "Gaat het, Bram?"En: "Are you okay, Bram?"Nl: vroeg ze bezorgd.En: she asked with concern.Nl: Bram knikte, maar hij kreeg geen woord uit.En: Bram nodded, but he couldn't get a word out.Nl: Hij worstelde verder met zijn tas, op zoek naar zijn inhalator.En: He continued struggling with his bag, looking for his inhaler.Nl: De andere passagiers keken nu ook gespannen.En: The other passengers now watched tensely as well.Nl: Zonder te aarzelen, pakte Sanne een flesje water en gaf het aan Bram.En: Without hesitation, Sanne grabbed a bottle of water and handed it to Bram.Nl: Ze bleef kalm en stelde de andere passagiers gerust.En: She remained calm and reassured the other passengers.Nl: "Blijf rustig, ik regel het."En: "Stay calm, I'm handling it."Nl: Ze draaide zich weer om naar Bram.En: She turned back to Bram.Nl: "Heb je je inhalator gevonden?"En: "Did you find your inhaler?"Nl: Bram schudde zijn hoofd, steeds wanhopiger.En: Bram shook his head, looking increasingly desperate.Nl: Sanne dacht snel na.En: Sanne thought quickly.Nl: Ze wist dat er niet veel tijd was.En: She knew there wasn't much time.Nl: Ze deed een oproep naar de noodhulp.En: She called for emergency assistance.Nl: Ondertussen probeerde ze Bram te kalmeren met zachte woorden.En: Meanwhile, she tried to calm Bram with gentle words.Nl: "Ik ben hier.En: "I'm here.Nl: Het komt goed," zei ze geruststellend.En: It'll be okay," she said reassuringly.Nl: Na enkele spannende minuten arriveerde er hulp bij de volgende aanlegplaats.En: After a few tense minutes, help arrived at the next dock.Nl: De medici controleerden Bram en hielpen hem met zuurstof.En: The medics checked Bram and assisted him with oxygen.Nl: Langzaam werd zijn ademhaling stabieler.En: Gradually, his breathing became more stable.Nl: Bram keek Sanne dankbaar aan.En: Bram looked at Sanne gratefully.Nl: "Dank je," fluisterde hij, nog steeds wat zwak.En: "Thank you," he whispered, still somewhat weak.Nl: Met Bram nu in betere conditie, kon de tour verder gaan.En: With Bram now in better condition, the tour could continue.Nl: De spanning was verdwenen, maar de groep was nu alerter.En: The tension was gone, but the group was now more alert.Nl: Ze bewonderden de grachten met meer respect en aten de woorden van Sanne op.En: They admired the canals with greater respect and soaked in Sanne's words.Nl: Toen de boottocht ten einde kwam, voelde Bram zich weer sterker.En: As the boat tour came to an end, Bram felt stronger again.Nl: Hij waardeerde de grachten meer dan ooit.En: He appreciated the canals more than ever.Nl: Niet alleen om hun schoonheid, maar ook om de ervaring die hij had gekregen.En: Not just for their beauty, but also for the experience he had gained.Nl: Sanne, trots op hoe ze de situatie had aangepakt, zag het belang van voorbereid zijn in.En: Sanne, proud of how she had handled the situation, saw the importance of being prepared.Nl: Haar vertrouwen in haar rollen groeide.En: Her confidence in her role grew.Nl: Bram en Sanne wisselden nog enkele woorden uit voordat ze afscheid namen.En: Bram and Sanne exchanged a few more words before saying goodbye.Nl: Ze omhelsden elkaar kort, als nieuwe vrienden die samen een bijzondere ervaring hadden gedeeld.En: They briefly embraced, as new friends who had shared a special experience together.Nl: De zon scheen nog steeds, maar nu leek het allemaal nog helderder.En: The sun still shone, but now everything seemed even brighter.Nl: De grachten van Amsterdam straalden in al hun pracht.En: The canals of Amsterdam radiated in all their splendor. Vocabulary Words:sun: zonbrightly: heldercanal: grachtguide: gidscapture: vastleggenexpectantly: verwachtingsvolpressure: drukbreathing: ademhalingasthma: astmaattack: aanvaltrembled: trildeconcern: bezorgdhesitation: aarzelingdesperate: wanhopigeremergency: noodhulpreassuringly: geruststellendtension: spanningadmired: bewonderdenalert: alerterappreciated: waardeerdebeauty: schoonheidexperience: ervaringproud: trotsprepared: voorbereidembraced: omhelsdensplendor: prachtboat tour: boottochthandled: aangepaktconfident: vertrouwenradiated: straalden

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Love and Friendship Under the Venetian Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-11-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole brillava alto sopra i canali di Venezia.En: The sun shone high above the canals of Venezia.It: L'acqua scintillava, e i gondolieri scivolavano con eleganza sotto i ponti antichi.En: The water sparkled, and the gondolieri glided gracefully under the ancient bridges.It: Tra di loro c'era Luca, un gondoliere dal fascino irresistibile e una passione profonda per la musica.En: Among them was Luca, a gondolier with irresistible charm and a deep passion for music.It: Mentre guidava la sua gondola, cantava melodie che riecheggiavano tra le case colorate che costeggiavano il canale.En: As he steered his gondola, he sang melodies that echoed among the colorful houses lining the canal.It: Un giorno, tra i suoi passeggeri, c'era Gianna, una turista intenta a catturare ogni dettaglio di Venezia con il suo taccuino da disegno.En: One day, among his passengers, was Gianna, a tourist intent on capturing every detail of Venezia with her sketchbook.It: Gianna era avventurosa e affascinata dall'arte e dalla bellezza della città.En: Gianna was adventurous and fascinated by the art and beauty of the city.It: I suoi occhi brillavano di curiosità e Luca, attratto da quella luce, desiderava impressionarla.En: Her eyes shone with curiosity, and Luca, attracted by that light, wanted to impress her.It: Mentre attraversavano i canali, Luca indicava i suoi luoghi preferiti, angoli nascosti e scorci mozzafiato.En: As they traveled through the canals, Luca pointed out his favorite spots—hidden corners and breathtaking views.It: "Questo posto è unico," diceva, cercando di colpire Gianna con la sua conoscenza e il suo entusiasmo.En: "This place is unique," he would say, trying to impress Gianna with his knowledge and enthusiasm.It: Gianna annotava ogni parola, ogni movimento dell'acqua.En: Gianna noted every word, every movement of the water.It: La sua mano era veloce, il suo cuore aperto alla magia di Venezia.En: Her hand was quick, her heart open to the magic of Venezia.It: Matteo, l'amico e collega di Luca, osservava tutto da lontano.En: Matteo, Luca's friend and colleague, watched everything from afar.It: Era un uomo silenzioso, spesso immerso nei suoi pensieri.En: He was a silent man, often absorbed in his thoughts.It: In silenzio, nutriva sentimenti per Gianna, ma il suo rispetto per l'amicizia con Luca era più forte.En: Silently, he harbored feelings for Gianna, but his respect for his friendship with Luca was stronger.It: Non voleva interferire, anche se il cuore gli diceva altrimenti.En: He did not want to interfere, even though his heart told him otherwise.It: Una sera, mentre il sole tramontava, tingeva tutto di un caldo colore arancione. Luca decise che era il momento giusto.En: One evening, as the sun set, painting everything in a warm orange color, Luca decided it was the right moment.It: Aveva pensato a lungo a ciò che voleva dire.En: He had thought long and hard about what he wanted to say.It: Si fermò sotto un ponte antico, l'atmosfera calma e incantevole.En: He stopped under an ancient bridge, the atmosphere calm and enchanting.It: "Gianna," iniziò con voce tremante, "non posso ignorare quello che sento. Tu sei... speciale."En: "Gianna," he began in a trembling voice, "I can't ignore what I feel. You are... special."It: Gianna lo guardò, sorpresa ma colpita dalla sincerità di Luca.En: Gianna looked at him, surprised but moved by Luca's sincerity.It: Mentre le parole di lui fluttuavano nell'aria, Matteo dall'altra parte del canale, sul suo remo, rimase immobile.En: As his words floated in the air, Matteo, on the other side of the canal with his oar, remained still.It: Sapeva che quel momento era importante per il suo amico.En: He knew that moment was important for his friend.It: Sapeva di dover restare in disparte.En: He knew he had to stay on the sidelines.It: Gianna, toccata dalle parole di Luca, decise di non partire.En: Touched by Luca's words, Gianna decided not to leave.It: Voleva restare a Venezia, esplorare quei sentimenti che avevano cominciato a fiorire.En: She wanted to stay in Venezia, to explore those feelings that had begun to blossom.It: Luca sentì una nuova fiducia dentro di sé, e la sua amicizia con Matteo uscì rafforzata da quella prova.En: Luca felt a new confidence within himself, and his friendship with Matteo emerged strengthened from that test.It: E così, sotto il cielo stellato di Venezia, tra le lanterne e i canti di gondola, il legame tra loro tre trovò un nuovo equilibrio.En: And so, under the starry sky of Venezia, among the lanterns and gondola songs, the bond between the three of them found a new balance.It: Venezia aveva regalato a ciascuno di loro qualcosa di prezioso: la sicurezza in sé stessi, l'arte di fare nuove connessioni e il valore eterno dell'amicizia.En: Venezia had given each of them something precious: self-confidence, the art of making new connections, and the eternal value of friendship. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe water: l'acquathe gondolier: il gondolierethe charm: il fascinothe passion: la passionethe melody: la melodiathe tourist: la turistathe sketchbook: il taccuino da disegnoadventurous: avventurosathe curiosity: la curiositàto impress: impressionarethe corner: l'angolobreathtaking: mozzafiatounique: unicoto note: annotarethe movement: il movimentothe magic: la magiasilent: silenziosoabsorbed: immersoto harbor: nutrirethe sunset: il tramontothe atmosphere: l'atmosferatrembling: tremantethe sincerity: la sinceritàto blossom: fiorireto strengthen: rafforzarethe sky: il cielothe lantern: la lanternathe bond: il legamethe self-confidence: la sicurezza in sé stessi

In this immersive episode of Travel Stories with Moush, we journey into the soul of #oman  with Sariya Al Ismaili from  Visit Oman. From lush green #mountains and dazzling coastlines to centuries-old #traditions and unforgettable #local encounters, this episode is your insider guide to one of the most #underrated and culturally rich destinations in the Middle East.  If you've ever wanted to experience an authentic Middle Eastern destination that effortlessly blends ancient tradition with breathtaking nature, Oman is it. This is a heartfelt guide full of reasons to add Oman to your 2025 travel list.This episode also marks our exciting collaboration with Connections Luxury - the world's leading community for decision-makers in luxury travel.Episode Highlights:• Muscat: A perfect base with close proximity to mountains, desert and sea.• Muscat Corniche & Mutrah Souk: Traditional markets, panoramic views and iconic mosques.• Daymaniyat Islands: Just 40 mins by boat - renowned for diving, whale shark sightings and sea turtles.• Jabal Akhdar (The Green Mountain): Agriculture-led tourism with fig, rose and pomegranate picking. Jabal Al Akhdar is also home to cool temperatures, traditional rosewater distilleries and immersive village life.• Nizwa: The star of 2025. Home to Friday livestock markets, live cooking of traditional Omani bread, heritage homes and authentic cuisine.• Barr Al Hikman: Called the "Maldives of the Middle East", with untouched white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and raw nature for the adventurous traveler.• Via Ferrata Climb in Jabal Akhdar: For thrill seekers.• Forests of Salalah: Discover Oman's southern greenery, waterfalls and rich cultural heritage.• Experiential Dining: Eat with local families, learn to cook traditional recipes.• Sustainability & Heritage Tourism: Over 150 licensed heritage homes run by Omanis, offering authentic and eco-conscious stays.Connect with Visit Oman at:www.visitoman.omThank you all for tuning in today! I hope our conversations have sparked your wanderlust and inspired you to see the world in new and exciting ways.If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button here, or on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribing is the best way to support the show and it helps us bring you more incredible travel stories and grow this amazing community of explorers.I'd love to hear from you! What destinations or guests should we feature next? Drop a comment, leave a rating, or write a review - it truly makes a difference.Stay connected with me on Instagram @moushtravels to find out who's joining me next week. You can also explore all past episodes and destinations mentioned by our guests on www.moushtravels.com or in the episode show notes.Thanks for listening! Until next time, safe travels and keep adventuring. "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush

After more than 100 episodes recorded across screens and time zones, these two travel hosts finally meet in real life. In this special in-studio episode, Chelsea and Jonathan sit down face-to-face for the first time and celebrate with a travel-themed card game — unfiltered and uncut. This one's personal, fun and for the Globetrotters community.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Brewing Dreams: How a Coffee Roastery Changed Lives Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-10-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En un cálido día de verano, las calles soleadas estaban impregnadas con el dulce aroma a café tostador.En: On a warm summer day, the sunny streets were filled with the sweet aroma of freshly roasted café.Es: En una esquina del barrio, entre sombras danzantes y el murmullo de las hojas al viento, se encontraba la tostadora de café de Esteban.En: On a corner of the neighborhood, amidst dancing shadows and the rustling of leaves in the wind, was Esteban's coffee roastery.Es: Adentro, el ambiente era acogedor pero vibrante.En: Inside, the atmosphere was cozy yet vibrant.Es: Sacks de arpillera con granos de café llenaban las paredes, mientras que al centro se situaba un mostrador de degustación.En: Burlap sacks filled with coffee beans covered the walls, while in the center stood a tasting counter.Es: Aquí, la gente se reunía ese día para disfrutar y aprender sobre el café, un evento que prometía conexiones inesperadas.En: Here, people gathered that day to enjoy and learn about café, an event that promised unexpected connections.Es: Mateo, un joven barista con una pasión ardiente por el café, asistía al evento con la esperanza de ganar inspiración.En: Mateo, a young barista with a burning passion for café, attended the event hoping to gain inspiration.Es: Tenía un sueño claro: abrir su propia cafetería.En: He had a clear dream: to open his own coffee shop.Es: Sin embargo, le faltaba confianza para pedir consejo a alguien con experiencia como Esteban, el dueño de la tostadora.En: However, he lacked the confidence to ask for advice from someone experienced like Esteban, the owner of the roastery.Es: Lucia, una bloguera de viajes, también estaba presente.En: Lucia, a travel blogger, was also present.Es: Ella quería descubrir las historias auténticas detrás de cada taza de café.En: She wanted to uncover the authentic stories behind each cup of café.Es: Al visitar tantas ciudades, a menudo se sentía desconectada, buscando una historia que realmente la tocara.En: Visiting so many cities, she often felt disconnected, searching for a story that truly touched her.Es: Esteban, el anfitrión del evento, observaba a los asistentes con una sonrisa tranquila.En: Esteban, the event's host, watched the attendees with a calm smile.Es: A lo largo de los años, había visto a muchos jóvenes entusiastas, pero últimamente dudaba en comprometerse con nuevos proyectos.En: Over the years, he had seen many young enthusiasts, but lately, he hesitated to commit to new projects.Es: Sin embargo, había una parte de él que anhelaba compartir su conocimiento.En: However, there was a part of him that longed to share his knowledge.Es: A medida que el evento avanzaba, Mateo se acercó al mostrador, admirando la pericia de Esteban al preparar una taza perfecta.En: As the event progressed, Mateo approached the counter, admiring Esteban's skill in preparing the perfect cup.Es: Lucia, siempre con ojo para las historias, notó la mirada de admiración de Mateo e intuía que aquí había algo interesante.En: Lucia, always with an eye for stories, noticed Mateo's look of admiration and sensed that there was something interesting here.Es: Finalmente, Mateo reunió el valor y se acercó a Esteban.En: Finally, Mateo gathered the courage and approached Esteban.Es: "Disculpa, Esteban, me gustaría saber más sobre cómo empezaste en este mundo del café.En: "Excuse me, Esteban, I would like to know more about how you started in this coffee world.Es: Sueño con tener mi propia cafetería algún día", dijo Mateo, con un tono esperanzador.En: I dream of having my own coffee shop someday," said Mateo, with a hopeful tone.Es: Esteban sonrió, reconociendo la chispa en los ojos de Mateo.En: Esteban smiled, recognizing the spark in Mateo's eyes.Es: "Claro, Mateo", respondió.En: "Of course, Mateo," he replied.Es: "Comencé con un sueño similar.En: "I started with a similar dream.Es: Puedo ayudarte, si estás dispuesto a aprender y trabajar duro."En: I can help you if you are willing to learn and work hard."Es: Mientras ellos conversaban, Lucia se unió al grupo.En: As they talked, Lucia joined the group.Es: Escuchó atentamente, capturando cada palabra, cada emoción.En: She listened attentively, capturing every word, every emotion.Es: Sabía que esta era la historia auténtica que había estado buscando.En: She knew that this was the authentic story she had been looking for.Es: Al final del día, Esteban ofreció ser mentor de Mateo.En: By the end of the day, Esteban offered to mentor Mateo.Es: Juntos planearon encontrarse regularmente para trabajar en su sueño.En: Together they planned to meet regularly to work on his dream.Es: Mateo, lleno de confianza y motivación, vio un claro camino hacia adelante.En: Mateo, full of confidence and motivation, saw a clear path forward.Es: Lucia escribió una historia conmovedora sobre la pasión local y los sueños, sintiéndose renovada por las conexiones auténticas que había encontrado.En: Lucia wrote a moving story about local passion and dreams, feeling renewed by the authentic connections she had found.Es: Esteban, por su parte, se sintió rejuvenecido por la oportunidad de guiar a alguien tan apasionado.En: Esteban, for his part, felt rejuvenated by the opportunity to guide someone so passionate.Es: La tostadora seguía siendo un lugar especial, un crisol de sueños y aromas, donde las vidas se entrelazaban gracias a algo tan simple y poderoso como una taza de café.En: The roastery remained a special place, a melting pot of dreams and aromas, where lives intertwined thanks to something as simple and powerful as a cup of café. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: el aromathe corner: la esquinathe neighborhood: el barriothe shadow: la sombrathe rustling: el murmullothe leaves: las hojasthe atmosphere: el ambientethe burlap: la arpillerathe sack: el sacothe confidence: la confianzathe traveler: la viajerathe blogger: la bloguerathe host: el anfitriónthe attendee: el asistentethe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe connection: la conexiónthe dream: el sueñothe skill: la periciathe courage: el valorthe mentor: el mentorthe spark: la chispathe path: el caminothe passion: la pasiónthe emotion: la emociónthe opportunity: la oportunidadthe guide: el guíathe project: el proyectothe motivation: la motivaciónthe story: la historiathe melting pot: el crisol

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding New Horizons: Arjun's Journey to Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-08-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सुबह की ठंडी हवा और पक्षियों की चहचहाहट से भरपूर, थाईलैंड के एरावान नेशनल पार्क का दृश्य अद्भुत था।En: The scene at Thailand's Erawan National Park was breathtaking, filled with the cool morning air and the chirping of birds.Hi: हरियाली के बीच उभरते झरने अपनी पूरी शोभा में चमक रहे थे।En: Waterfalls emerging amidst the greenery were shining in all their glory.Hi: मानसून का समय था, और बारिश की बूंदे हर चीज़ को और भी ताज़ा बना रही थीं।En: It was monsoon season, and the raindrops made everything even more refreshing.Hi: इसी प्राकृतिक सुंदरता के बीच, अर्जुन अपने दिल में एक नयी उम्मीद लेकर यहां आया था।En: Amidst this natural beauty, Arjun arrived with a new hope in his heart.Hi: अर्जुन का जीवन थोड़े समय से बंधनों में जकड़ा हुआ महसूस हो रहा था।En: Arjun's life had been feeling trapped for some time.Hi: इसीलिए उसने एक यात्रा पर जाने का निर्णय लिया था।En: That's why he decided to go on a journey.Hi: उसकी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त रिया उसके साथ थी, जो शोध का काम कर रही थी।En: His best friend Riya was with him, working on her research.Hi: लेकिन अर्जुन आज अकेले ही एक हाइकिंग ट्रिप पर जाने का मन बना चुका था।En: But today, Arjun had made up his mind to go on a hiking trip alone.Hi: हाइकिंग ग्रुप में अर्जुन की मुलाकात कविता से हुई।En: In the hiking group, Arjun met Kavita.Hi: कविता, जो एक कलाकार थी, अपने चित्रों के लिए नए दृश्य तलाश रही थी।En: Kavita, an artist, was looking for new scenes for her paintings.Hi: उनकी पहली मुलाकात थोड़ी साधारण रही, लेकिन अर्जुन को उसकी उत्सुकता और आज़ादी पसंद आई।En: Their first meeting was a bit ordinary, but Arjun liked her curiosity and freedom.Hi: जब ग्रुप झरनों की ओर बढ़ रहा था, अचानक भारी बारिश शुरू हो गई।En: As the group was moving towards the waterfalls, suddenly heavy rain started.Hi: सभी लोग पास के एक बड़े पेड़ के नीचे शरण लेने लगे।En: Everyone began to take shelter under a large nearby tree.Hi: अर्जुन और कविता भी वहीं खड़े हो गए।En: Arjun and Kavita also stood there.Hi: बारिश की तेज़ बूंदों के शोर में, बातों का सिलसिला शुरू हुआ।En: Amidst the noise of heavy raindrops, a conversation unfolded.Hi: कविता ने अपने मन के डर और सपनों को साझा किया।En: Kavita shared her fears and dreams.Hi: अर्जुन ने महसूस किया कि उसकी भावनाएं कविता से मेल खाती थीं।En: Arjun felt that his feelings resonated with Kavita's.Hi: जीवन की असमंजस और उद्देश्यों पर चर्चा करते हुए, उनकी बातें गहराई ले रही थीं।En: As they discussed the perplexities of life and its purposes, their conversation deepened.Hi: अचानक अर्जुन को लगा कि अकेलापन हमेशा समाधान नहीं होता।En: Suddenly, Arjun realized that solitude is not always the solution.Hi: रिश्ते, खासकर समान विचारधारा वाला, हमारी यात्रा को संपूर्ण बना सकते हैं।En: Relationships, especially those with similar ideologies, can complete our journey.Hi: बारिश बंद हो गई।En: The rain stopped.Hi: आकाश फिर से साफ और उज्ज्वल हो चुका था।En: The sky had become clear and bright once again.Hi: अर्जुन और कविता ने एक-दूसरे की तरफ देखकर मुस्कुराया।En: Arjun and Kavita looked at each other and smiled.Hi: उन्होंने पार्क में आगे की सैर एक साथ करने का निर्णय लिया।En: They decided to continue exploring the park together.Hi: अर्जुन ने महसूस किया कि उसे नई दृष्टि मिल गई है, न सिर्फ प्रकृति से, बल्कि कविता से भी।En: Arjun felt that he had gained a new perspective, not just from nature, but also from Kavita.Hi: अर्जुन के दिल में अब एक नई उमंग थी, एक सहयात्री के साथ अनुभव बांटने की।En: In Arjun's heart, there was now a new enthusiasm, to share experiences with a companion.Hi: जीवन का सफर अकेलेपन से नहीं, बल्कि साझेदारी से और भी खूबसूरत बन सकता है।En: The journey of life can become even more beautiful not in solitude, but in partnership.Hi: और इस नई सोच के साथ, अर्जुन और कविता एक नई यात्रा पर निकल पड़े।En: With this new thought, Arjun and Kavita set out on a new journey. Vocabulary Words:breathtaking: अद्भुतchirping: चहचहाहटemerging: उभरतेglory: शोभाmonsoon: मानसूनraindrops: बूंदेrefreshing: ताज़ाtrapped: जकड़ाjourney: यात्राresearch: शोधhiking: हाइकिंगcuriosity: उत्सुकताfreedom: आज़ादीshelter: शरणunfolded: शुरूfears: डरresonated: मेल खातीperplexities: असमंजसpurpose: उद्देश्योंsolitude: अकेलापनideologies: विचारधाराcompanion: सहयात्रीenthusiasm: उमंगpartnership: साझेदारीscene: दृश्यnatural: प्राकृतिकartist: कलाकारordinary: साधारणperspective: दृष्टिexploring: तलाश रही

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with some more stories from the trip to Philadelphia last week, including some great audio from one of our Lyft drivers, "Philly Mike" and we talk about the ups and downs of the cross-country traveling. Then we get to our daily game of Take On Woods before the guys are joined by The Athletic's Dennis Lin who calls into the show each and every Monday morning! Listen here!

Send us a textThis week on Super Familiar with the Wilsons, we unpack the joys (and horrors) of family vacations, talk about Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert, forgotten shoes, haunted hotel rooms, near-death experiences, and a surprising number of lost pillows.Josh vents about sock piles and not being believed. Amanda relives two travel traumas that made her question ever leaving the house again. Plus: the Peace Pack™ (because family road trips require tactical snack deployment), a debate about video podcasting, and our first (possibly last) attempt at the "Beefs" segment.5gdpgGYIIZvt5MYS38LrIt's funny. It's dark. It's real marriage. Also, we still love each other. Probably.Got a travel horror story? Email us: familiarwilsons@gmail.comSuper Familiar with The Wilsons Find us on instagram at instagram.com/superfamiliarwitthewilsonsand on YoutubeContact us! familiarwilsons@gmail.com

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Navigating Uncharted Waters: A Journey of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-07-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I den stilla morgonen svävade dimman sakta över Stockholms skärgårds glittrande vatten.En: In the still morning, the mist slowly hovered over the glittering waters of Stockholms skärgård.Sv: Lars och Annika stod på bryggan, redo att ge sig av på sitt äventyr.En: Lars and Annika stood on the dock, ready to embark on their adventure.Sv: Deras båt var packad med allt de behövde: en karta över öarna, en kamera för Annika och en termos med kaffe.En: Their boat was packed with everything they needed: a map of the islands, a camera for Annika, and a thermos of coffee.Sv: "Jag har hört att det finns en fantastisk ö längre bort," sa Lars med en ivrig glimt i ögat.En: "I've heard there's a fantastic island further out," said Lars with an eager glint in his eye.Sv: Han ville utforska, känna friheten ute på havet och kanske hitta svar på de frågor som gnagde i hans huvud.En: He wanted to explore, to feel the freedom out on the sea, and perhaps find answers to the questions gnawing at his mind.Sv: Annika lutade sig mot båtens kant, blicken fast vid horisonten.En: Annika leaned against the edge of the boat, her gaze fixed on the horizon.Sv: "Det finns en ö som jag alltid velat se," svarade hon.En: "There is an island I've always wanted to see," she replied.Sv: "Men vi måste lita på känslan och vänta på rätt tillfälle för den perfekta bilden."En: "But we have to trust our instincts and wait for the right moment for the perfect picture."Sv: Solen kämpade för att tränga igenom de tunga molnen, men gryningen var ännu grå och dunkel.En: The sun struggled to break through the heavy clouds, but the dawn was still gray and dim.Sv: Deras resa började med tysta motorljud och varsamma krusningar på vattnet.En: Their journey began with the quiet hum of the motor and gentle ripples on the water.Sv: De diskuterade först vart de skulle åka; Lars var bestämd på att följa kartan medan Annika kände en inre kompass vägleda henne.En: They first discussed where they should go; Lars was determined to follow the map while Annika felt an inner compass guiding her.Sv: Efter en stunds diskussion, bestämde sig Lars för att följa hennes intuition.En: After a moment of discussion, Lars decided to follow her intuition.Sv: Annika log tacksamt, tyst lovande att göra det bästa av dagen oavsett vad.En: Annika smiled gratefully, silently promising to make the most of the day no matter what.Sv: Öarna gled förbi som tysta vittnen, trädens silhuetter mot grå himmel.En: The islands slipped past like silent witnesses, the silhouettes of trees against the gray sky.Sv: Någonstans på vägen, när tvivlen verkade vilja ta över, kände Annika en plötslig nyfikenhet slå rot.En: Somewhere along the way, when doubts seemed to creep in, Annika felt a sudden curiosity take root.Sv: Även om ljuset var oregelbundet, så var varje ögonblick unikt.En: Even though the light was irregular, every moment was unique.Sv: Hon bestämde sig för att fånga detta; inte jakten på det perfekta utan det naturliga.En: She decided to capture this; not the chase for perfection, but the natural.Sv: Efter några timmars segling nådde de en liten, avsides ö, nästan gömd mellan klippor och skog.En: After a few hours of sailing, they reached a small, secluded island, almost hidden between rocks and forest.Sv: Plötsligt bröt solen igenom molnen och allt omvandlades till en gyllene syn.En: Suddenly, the sun broke through the clouds and everything transformed into a golden sight.Sv: "Otroligt", viskade Lars med blicken fast förankrad vid naturens skönhet.En: "Incredible," whispered Lars, his gaze firmly anchored to the beauty of nature.Sv: Hans hjärta fylldes med en oväntad, men mycket välkommen, frid.En: His heart filled with an unexpected, but very welcome, peace.Sv: Annika lyfte kameran, knäppte några bilder utan att tveka.En: Annika raised her camera, snapped a few pictures without hesitation.Sv: Ljuset, ögonblicket, allt föll på plats.En: The light, the moment, everything fell into place.Sv: Hon fångade de levande färgerna, det magiska ögonblicket som inspirerade och väckte hennes passion igen.En: She captured the vibrant colors, the magical moment that inspired and rekindled her passion.Sv: På vägen tillbaka talade de om dagen, om hur små beslut ledde till stora upptäckter.En: On the way back, they talked about the day, about how small decisions led to great discoveries.Sv: För Lars blev det klart att hans sökande efter något mer inte alltid behövde äventyras långt bort.En: For Lars, it became clear that his search for something more didn't always need to be far away.Sv: Annika såg på bilderna och insåg att perfektion inte alltid är lösningen.En: Annika looked at the pictures and realized that perfection isn't always the solution.Sv: När de återigen nådde bryggan var de båda styrkta, fyllda av ny energi och en starkare gemenskap.En: When they once again reached the dock, they both felt strengthened, filled with new energy and a stronger sense of togetherness.Sv: Skärgården hade delat sina hemligheter, ljuset hade funnit dem båda.En: The skärgård had shared its secrets, the light had found them both. Vocabulary Words:still: stillahovered: svävadeglittering: glittrandeembark: ge sig avgnawing: gnagdeinstincts: känslanhorizon: horisontenstruggled: kämpadedim: dunkelripples: krusningardetermined: bestämdintuition: intuitionslipped: gledsilhouettes: silhuettercuriosity: nyfikenhetchase: jaktensecluded: avsideshidden: gömdincredible: otroligtanchored: förankradhesitation: tvekarekindled: väcktedecisions: beslutdiscoveries: upptäckterstrengthened: styrktatogetherness: gemenskaptrust: litasilently: tystunexpected: oväntadwelcomed: välkommen

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Souvenirs and Stories: Unveiling the Hidden Art of Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-07-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली की गर्मियों की दोपहर थी।En: It was an afternoon in the summers of Delhi.Hi: कुतुब मीनार के आसपास का क्षेत्र जीवंत और भीड़-भाड़ था।En: The area around the Qutub Minar was lively and crowded.Hi: सूरज की तेज किरणें मीनार की ऊँचाईयों पर चमक रही थीं, और उनके नीचे, पर्यटकों की चहल-पहल चल रही थी।En: The bright rays of the sun were shining on the heights of the minaret, and below them, tourists were bustling about.Hi: आकाश में गहरे नीले रंग की छटा थी और गाड़ियों की आवाजें तथा हस्तशिल्प विक्रेताओं के बुलावे सारे वातावरण में गूँज रहे थे।En: The sky had a deep blue hue, and the sounds of vehicles and the calls of handicraft vendors echoed throughout the environment.Hi: अरजुन और काव्या मीनार से कुछ दूरी पर, वहाँ के सुंदर इतिहास और संस्कृति का रसास्वादन कर रहे थे।En: Arjun and Kavya were a little distance from the minaret, savoring the beautiful history and culture of the place.Hi: अरजुन को एक विशेष उद्देश्य से प्रेरित किया गया था।En: Arjun was inspired by a special purpose.Hi: वह अपने कला-प्रेमी मित्र के लिए ऐसा स्मृति चिह्न ढूँढना चाहता था, जो मीनार की कहानी को सही मायनों में बयान करे।En: He wanted to find a souvenir for his art-loving friend that truly told the story of the minaret.Hi: दूसरी ओर, काव्या साधारण सामग्री की गहरी ज्ञान की जिज्ञासा के साथ, ऐतिहासिक स्थान के बारे में अधिक से अधिक जानकारी इकट्ठा करने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: On the other hand, Kavya, with a deep curiosity for knowledge on simple materials, was trying to gather as much information as possible about the historical site.Hi: स्मृति चिन्ह की खोज में, अरजुन ने देखा कि वहां की दुकानों में ज्यादातर वही पुराने व्यावसायिक उपहार हैं।En: In his search for a souvenir, Arjun noticed that most of the shops there had the same old commercial gifts.Hi: समय कम था और ये सामान उसे अपने उद्देश्य के लिए उपयुक्त नहीं लग रहे थे।En: Time was limited, and these items didn't seem suitable for his purpose.Hi: वह थकावट से उबरने के लिए एक पेड़ के नीचे बैठ गया और सोचा।En: He sat down under a tree to overcome his fatigue and thought.Hi: उसी समय, काव्या ने ध्यान दिलाया, "अरे, हमें इधर उस छोटे गली में जाना चाहिए।En: At that moment, Kavya pointed out, "Hey, we should go to that little alley over there.Hi: सुना है, वहां कुछ खास स्थानीय कारीगर बैठते हैं।En: I've heard, some special local artisans sit there."Hi: " दोनों ने गली की ओर रुख किया, जहां अचानक एक गुप्त जादू सा माहौल था।En: They both turned towards the alley, where there was suddenly a magical hidden atmosphere.Hi: विभिन्न स्थानीय कलाकार, अपने हुनर से प्रेमपूर्वक वस्त्र और यादगारे बना रहे थे।En: Various local artists were lovingly crafting clothes and souvenirs with their skills.Hi: तभी अरजुन की नजर एक कलाकार पर पड़ी जो छोटे कुतुब मीनार की अद्भुत मूर्तियां बना रहा था।En: Then Arjun noticed an artist who was making wonderful miniatures of the Qutub Minar.Hi: वह अनोखे डिज़ाइन उन्हें अन्य स्मृति चिन्हों से अलग बना रहे थे।En: Those unique designs set them apart from other souvenirs.Hi: वह कारीगर, अपने हुनर को वह प्रभावशाली कहानियों के साथ जोड़ रहा था, जो पर्यटकों को अपनी ओर आकर्षित कर रहा था।En: The artisan was connecting his craft with impressive stories that were attracting tourists towards him.Hi: अरजुन को अपने लिए एक मूर्ति बेहद खास लगी, जिसमें मीनार की महत्ता और उसके इतिहास की झलक साफ दिखाई दे रही थी।En: Arjun found a statue particularly special, clearly showcasing the significance and history of the minaret.Hi: उसे पता चल गया था कि आखिरकार उसका खोज समाप्त हो गया।En: He realized that his search was finally over.Hi: उस छोटी प्रतिमा पर विशेष उत्कीर्णन भी किया जा सकता था, जो उसके मित्र के लिए एक अनमोल उपहार साबित होगा।En: A special engraving could also be done on that small sculpture, which would prove to be a priceless gift for his friend.Hi: उसी क्षण, अरजुन कला की सच्ची सुंदरता को और उसके पीछे छिपी कहानियों को समझ गया।En: At that moment, Arjun understood the true beauty of art and the stories hidden behind it.Hi: काव्या ने उसे संबोधित करते हुए कहा, "ये तो बेहतरीन चुना, अरजुन।En: Kavya addressed him, saying, "This is an excellent choice, Arjun."Hi: "अरजुन के चेहरे पर संतोष और खुशी की झलक थी।En: There was a glimmer of satisfaction and happiness on Arjun's face.Hi: वह जान चुका था कि उसने मित्र के लिए सही चीज़ खोज ली है, और इस यात्रा ने उसे संस्कृति और कला के नए आयामों से परिचित कराया।En: He knew that he had found the right thing for his friend, and this journey introduced him to new dimensions of culture and art.Hi: कुतुब मीनार की छांव में, अरजुन और काव्या ने इस विशेष दिन को एक अनमोल स्मृति बना लिया।En: In the shadow of the Qutub Minar, Arjun and Kavya turned this special day into a priceless memory. Vocabulary Words:lively: जीवंतcrowded: भीड़-भाड़bustling: चहल-पहलhue: छटाechoed: गूँजsavoring: रसास्वादनinspired: प्रेरितsouvenir: स्मृति चिह्नcuriosity: जिज्ञासाgather: इकट्ठाornament: उपहारfatigue: थकावटartisan: कारीगरmagical: जादूhidden: गुप्तcrafting: बना रहे थेminiatures: मूर्तियांunique: अनोखेimpressive: प्रभावशालीattracting: आकर्षितstatue: मूर्तिshowcasing: झलकovercome: उबरनेforged: बनाया गयाengraving: उत्कीर्णनpriceless: अनमोलdimensions: आयामshadow: छांवglimmer: झलकlegacy: विरासत

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Summer Night's Transformation at Busan's Haeundae Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-05-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 해운대 해변은 여름밤이면 활기로 가득 찼다.En: Haeundae 해변 is filled with vitality on summer nights.Ko: 쏟아지는 별빛 아래서 사람들은 시장의 소리에 귀를 기울였다.En: Beneath the pouring starlight, people listened intently to the sounds of the market.Ko: 신나는 음악, 상인들의 활기찬 목소리, 그리고 바다의 파도 소리가 하나로 어우러졌다.En: Exciting music, the lively voices of vendors, and the sound of the ocean waves blended into one.Ko: 이런 밤에 진우는 좀처럼 발걸음을 옮기기 힘들었다.En: On such nights, Jinwoo found it difficult to take a step.Ko: 그는 오랜 해외 생활을 마치고 부산으로 돌아왔지만, 여전히 낯설게 느껴졌다.En: Although he had returned to Busan after a long time living abroad, it still felt unfamiliar to him.Ko: 친구 민호는 진우에게 말했다. “오늘 밤 시장에 가자.En: His friend Minho said to Jinwoo, “Let's go to the market tonight.Ko: 너를 소개할 사람이 있어.”En: There's someone I want you to meet.”Ko: 진우는 잠시 망설였다. 새로운 사람을 만나는 것이 어려웠기 때문이다.En: Jinwoo hesitated for a moment because meeting new people was challenging for him.Ko: 그래도 그는 민호의 제안에 따르기로 했다.En: Still, he decided to go along with Minho's suggestion.Ko: 그래서 함께 해운대 해변으로 향했다.En: So they headed to Haeundae beach together.Ko: 해변에는 사람들이 가득했지만, 진우는 그들의 속삭임에서 자신과는 다른 세상을 느꼈다.En: The beach was crowded with people, but Jinwoo felt like he was in a different world from their whispers.Ko: 그러나 민호와 함께 걸으면서 그는 점차 긴장을 풀었다.En: However, as he walked with Minho, he gradually began to relax.Ko: 강렬한 조명 아래 보이는 누군가가 다가왔다.En: Under the bright lights, someone approached.Ko: 바로 은지였다.En: It was Eunji.Ko: 은지는 현지 미술관에서 일하며 영감을 찾고 있었다.En: Eunji was working at a local art gallery, seeking inspiration.Ko: 활발하고 친절한 그녀의 미소는 진우의 마음을 순간 녹였다.En: Her lively and kind smile melted Jinwoo's heart instantly.Ko: 은지가 말했다. “안녕, 민호가 너에 대해 많이 말했어.”En: Eunji said, "Hi, Minho told me a lot about you."Ko: 진우는 고개를 끄덕이며 대답했다. “반가워요.En: Jinwoo nodded and replied, "Nice to meet you.Ko: 이렇게 시끌벅적한 곳에서…”En: In such a bustling place..."Ko: 그 순간, 근처에 있던 미술 갤러리 부스가 눈에 들어왔다.En: At that moment, a nearby art gallery booth caught his eye.Ko: 그곳에는 지역 예술가들의 작품들이 전시되어 있었다.En: It displayed works by local artists.Ko: 진우는 가만히 그 작품들을 바라보았다.En: Jinwoo quietly gazed at the artworks.Ko: 은지는 진우 옆에 서서 말했다, “여기는 어때?En: Eunji stood next to him and said, “How is it here?Ko: 내가 일하는 곳이야.”En: This is where I work.”Ko: 진우는 작품의 색감과 감정이 놀랍다고 느꼈다.En: Jinwoo felt amazed by the colors and emotions of the artworks.Ko: 그때 진우의 마음 속 무엇인가가 변했다.En: At that moment, something inside Jinwoo changed.Ko: 은지와 작품에 대해 이야기하면서 그는 점차 부산의 문화와 사람들에 대한 새로운 시각을 얻었다.En: As he talked with Eunji about the works, he gradually gained a new perspective on the culture and people of Busan.Ko: 그날 밤 해변을 걸으며 진우는 생각했다. 이제 부산은 단순히 과거의 기억이 아닌, 새로운 가능성의 도시로 보였다.En: Walking along the beach that night, Jinwoo thought about how Busan no longer felt like just a memory of the past but appeared as a city full of new possibilities.Ko: 친구들과의 인연이 무엇보다 소중하게 다가왔다.En: The ties with his friends felt more precious than anything.Ko: 진우는 마음의 벽을 허물고, 사람들과 더 많은 이야기를 나누고 싶다는 열망이 생겼다.En: Jinwoo felt a desire to break down the walls in his heart and share more stories with people.Ko: 해운대의 여름밤은 이렇듯 진우에게 새로운 시작을 안겨주었다.En: The summer night at Haeundae had given Jinwoo a new beginning like this. Vocabulary Words:vitality: 활기intently: 귀를 기울였다vendors: 상인들unfamiliar: 낯설게hesitated: 망설였다crowded: 가득whispers: 속삭임gradually: 점차relax: 긴장을 풀었다bright: 강렬한approached: 다가왔다inspiration: 영감lively: 활발한bustling: 시끌벅적한gallery: 미술관artworks: 작품들gazed: 바라보았다amazed: 놀랍다고perspective: 시각possibilities: 가능성ties: 인연precious: 소중하게desire: 열망walls: 벽share: 나누고pouring: 쏟아지는blended: 어우러졌다take a step: 발걸음을 옮기기living abroad: 해외 생활local: 현지

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rainy Night Courage: A Tale from Varanasi's Sacred Ghats Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-01-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: वाराणसी के घाटों पर गंगा की पवित्र लहरें तटों से टकराकर अपनी अमृतमय ध्वनि से लोगों के मन में श्रद्धा का संचार कर रहीं थीं।En: On the ghats of Varanasi, the holy waves of the Ganga collided with the shores, emanating a divine sound that instilled devotion in people's hearts.Hi: गुरु पूर्णिमा की इस विशेष रात्रि में, हर ओर भक्ति का माहौल था।En: On this special night of Guru Purnima, the atmosphere everywhere was filled with devotion.Hi: बारिश का मौसम अपने साथ मौन और शांति लेकर आया था, जब बारिश की बूंदें घाट की पत्थरीले सीढ़ियों पर टपक रहीं थीं।En: The rainy season had brought along with it silence and peace as raindrops were falling on the stone steps of the ghat.Hi: रोहन, एक स्थानीय गाइड, अपने दो मेहमानों - मीरा और अंजलि को घाटों का महत्व समझा रहा था।En: Rohan, a local guide, was explaining the significance of the ghats to his two guests - Meera and Anjali.Hi: मीरा एक वैज्ञानिक थी जो दुर्लभ पौधों के नमूने इकट्ठा करने आई थी।En: Meera was a scientist who had come to collect rare plant samples.Hi: अंजलि अपने आंतरिक डर को दूर करने की इच्छा लेकर यहाँ आई थी।En: Anjali came with the desire to overcome her inner fears.Hi: घनघोर बारिश के बीच, घाटों की ओर जाते हुए अचानक मीरा चिल्ला उठी।En: Amidst the heavy rain, while heading towards the ghats, suddenly Meera screamed.Hi: किसी ने ध्यान नहीं दिया, पर रोहन ने देखा कि मीरा के पैर पर सांप ने काट लिया था।En: No one paid attention, but Rohan noticed that a snake had bitten Meera's foot.Hi: बारिश और आधी गीली सड़कों के कारण पास के अस्पताल तक पहुंचना मुश्किल हो रहा था।En: Due to the rain and the half-wet roads, reaching the nearest hospital was becoming difficult.Hi: रोहन ने बिना सोचे समझे निर्णय लिया कि वह मदद लाने जाएगा।En: Rohan made a quick decision to go for help without hesitation.Hi: वह त्वरित कदमों से दौड़ पड़ा।En: He ran with swift steps.Hi: उधर अंजलि, जिसका सामना सांपों से होने से भयभीत करती थी, ने अपना डर दूर करते हुए मीरा की देखभाल करने का निश्चय किया।En: Meanwhile, Anjali, who was terrified of encountering snakes, decided to take care of Meera while overcoming her fear.Hi: उसने अपने पास मौजूद प्राथमिक चिकित्सा जानकारियों का उपयोग किया और मीरा को संभालने की कोशिश की।En: She used her available first aid knowledge and tried to manage Meera.Hi: बारिश की हर बूंद के साथ समय की मूल्यता बढ़ रही थी।En: With each drop of rain, the value of time was increasing.Hi: मीरा की हालत बिगड़ने लगी, पर रोहन हार नहीं मानी।En: Meera's condition started deteriorating, but Rohan did not give up.Hi: वह थके हुए शरीर और गीले वस्त्रों के साथ एक स्थानीय चिकित्सक को लेकर वापस आया।En: He returned with a local doctor, despite his tired body and wet clothes.Hi: चिकित्सक ने तुरंत इलाज़ किया और मीरा की स्थिति में सुधार होने लगा।En: The doctor immediately provided treatment, and Meera's condition began to improve.Hi: घाट की सीढ़ियों पर बैठे हुए, तीनों ने राहत की सांस ली।En: Sitting on the steps of the ghat, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: अंजलि ने पाया कि उसे आत्मविश्वास और साहस मिला था।En: Anjali found that she had gained confidence and courage.Hi: मीरा ने स्थानीय ज्ञान की अहमियत को समझा और रोहन ने एक गाइड के रूप में अपने कर्तव्य पर गर्व महसूस किया।En: Meera understood the importance of local knowledge, and Rohan felt proud of his duty as a guide.Hi: बारिश अब रुक चुकी थी।En: The rain had now stopped.Hi: गंगा की शांत लहरों ने जैसे सबके दिलों में नई आशा भर दी हो।En: The calm waves of the Ganga seemed to fill everyone's hearts with new hope.Hi: तीनों ने घाट पर बैठकर एक-दूसरे के साथ कहानी साझा की और भविष्य की योजनाओं पर बात की।En: The three of them sat on the ghat sharing stories with each other and talked about future plans.Hi: एक साधारण सी रात ने उनके जीवन में स्थायी बदलावा लाकर उन्हें और भी मजबूत बना दिया।En: An ordinary night had brought a lasting change in their lives, making them even stronger. Vocabulary Words:ghats: घाटोंholy: पवित्रcollided: टकराकरemanating: संचारdivine: अमृतमयdevotion: श्रद्धाinstilled: भराsignificance: महत्वsamples: नमूनेscreamed: चिल्लाbite: काटhesitation: बिना सोचे समझेswift: त्वरितterrified: भयभीतovercoming: दूर करनाavailable: मौजूदdeteriorating: बिगड़नेsigh: सांसrelief: राहतcourage: साहसproud: गर्वcalm: शांतwaves: लहरेंconfidence: आत्मविश्वासimportance: अहमियतhopes: आशाlasting: स्थायीknowledge: ज्ञानplans: योजनाओंduty: कर्तव्य

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Episode 60: Show Notes This year, only one of us had a Memorial Day trip, at least on a plane, and this episode is all about that! This trip also marks Trevor's family's first international long-haul trip since January of this year. From their experience at the Centurion Lounge at Washington, DC's Reagan-National airport, to managing flights with a toddler, Trevor shares the highlights. We start with Tom's fishing trip to Chesapeake before diving into Trevor's vacation, which began on a boat and continued with a JetBlue flight to Madrid via Boston. He talks about lounge experiences, including Capital One and Chase Sapphire, and offers tips for handling naps and meals in-flight. In Madrid, Trevor shares why this visit topped previous ones, from the Thompson hotel to great food. The family then flew to Valencia on Air Europa, explored major sites, stayed at Palacio Santa Clara, enjoyed paella, visited the zoo, and saw local protests. The trip ended with a stop in Frankfurt and a return to New York on a Spontaneous Escapes deal from Singapore Airlines. Tune in to learn what he enjoyed most, what he would do differently, and what he most recommends to listeners. Key Points From This Episode: [00:42] Tom's fishing trip to Chesapeake and the beginning of Trevor's Memorial Day vacation on a boat. [04:33] Trevor and his family's experience of their first long-haul flight since January.  [09:15] Capital One Landing Lounges, the Jet Blue trip to Boston, and his experience at the Chase Sapphire Lounges. [16:30] The Jet Blue Trip to Madrid, timing his daughter's naps, and meal logistics on Jet Blue.  [22:55] Why this experience of Madrid was even better than before and his experience of The Thompson. [24:37] Dining experiences in Madrid, parks, and other activities Trevor's family enjoyed. [28:48] Highlights and lowlights of Valencia which Trevor travelled to on Air Europa.  [33:15] Three incredible architectural sites his family was able to see. [38:26] Staying at the art hotel, Palacio Santa Clara, eating paella in Valencia, and a visit to the zoo. [47:15] Coming across protests in Valencia and visiting the old market before flying to Frankfurt. [51:54] The Valencia Airport and flying Lufthansa to Frankfurt. [56:08] What Trevor is considering for his next trip to Madrid and what he loved about it. [58:25] Taking the Spontaneous Escapes Offer from Singapore and getting back to New York.  Quotes: “One of the great advantages of travel is to be able to see some of mankind's amazing achievements in the arts, and architecture is definitely one of them.” — @TktweetsKim [38:17] “Valencia is known for [its] paella, and it is truly incredible.” — @tmount [39:47] “If you're going to Spain, put Valencia on your list, and if you've got kids, put the Bioparc in Valencia on your list.” — @tmount [46:24] “The city is just so incredibly walkable in Madrid.” — @tmount [56:37] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Hyatt Regency Madrid Biopic Valencia Puerto de Indias Palacio Santa Clara Queen Sofia Palace of Arts Musee de les Ciences Air Europa Travelstories Episode 8 El Retiro Park El Calamar Chase Sapphire Airport Lounges Jet Blue Capital One Lounges Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X The Milenomics Podcast Network

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