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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unplanned Magic: Giuliana's Dance with the Seagull Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-19-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La spiaggia di Positano brillava sotto il sole primaverile.En: The beach in Positano sparkled under the spring sun.It: Le acque azzurre si infrangevano dolcemente sulla riva, creando una melodia naturale.En: The blue waters gently crashed onto the shore, creating a natural melody.It: L'aria era piena del profumo del mare mischiato al delizioso aroma delle pastiere pasquali vendute nei chioschetti sul lungomare.En: The air was filled with the scent of the sea mixed with the delicious aroma of pastiere pasquali sold at the kiosks along the promenade.It: Giuliana, una vivace giovane del luogo, si preparava per la sua esibizione.En: Giuliana, a lively local young woman, was getting ready for her performance.It: Indossava un vestito bianco con stampe floreali, tipico della Costiera Amalfitana.En: She wore a white dress with floral prints, typical of the Costiera Amalfitana.It: I suoi capelli neri ondeggiavano al vento mentre si allungava sulla sabbia.En: Her black hair waved in the wind as she stretched out on the sand.It: "Oggi," pensava tra sé, "farò una performance indimenticabile!"En: "Today," she thought to herself, "I will give an unforgettable performance!"It: Mario e Luca, amici di Giuliana, osservavano da vicino, seduti su una grande coperta colorata con un cesto di frittata di pasta tra di loro, un classico picnic italiano.En: Mario and Luca, friends of Giuliana, watched closely, sitting on a large colorful blanket with a basket of frittata di pasta between them, a classic Italian picnic.It: I turisti stavano pranzando sotto colorati ombrelloni, scattando foto delle magnifiche scogliere.En: Tourists were having lunch under colorful umbrellas, taking photos of the magnificent cliffs.It: Giuliana cominciò a ballare.En: Giuliana began to dance.It: I suoi piedi si muovevano agili sulla sabbia, mentre le sue braccia disegnavano forme eleganti nell'aria.En: Her feet moved nimbly on the sand, while her arms created elegant shapes in the air.It: Un gruppo di turisti, incuriositi, si fermò a guardare e alcuni iniziarono a registrare.En: A group of tourists, intrigued, stopped to watch, and some began to record.It: All'improvviso, un gabbiano apparve nel cielo cristallino.En: Suddenly, a seagull appeared in the clear sky.It: Fece diversi giri sopra Giuliana, poi si tuffò verso di lei.En: It made several circles above Giuliana, then dove towards her.It: La folla trasalì, pensando fosse una parte del ballo.En: The crowd gasped, thinking it was part of the dance.It: Ma non era pianificato.En: But it wasn't planned.It: Giuliana non si arrese.En: Giuliana didn't give up.It: Invece, abbracciò l'imprevisto con un sorriso.En: Instead, she embraced the unexpected with a smile.It: "Benvenuto nel mio spettacolo," disse al gabbiano, continuando a danzare.En: "Welcome to my show," she said to the seagull, continuing to dance.It: Iniziò a usare i suoi movimenti per seguire i voli del gabbiano, integrandolo nel suo numero.En: She began using her movements to follow the gull's flights, integrating it into her number.It: Nel momento culminante della danza, Giuliana fece un salto spettacolare, al quale il gabbiano rispose atterrando sulla sua testa.En: At the climax of the dance, Giuliana made a spectacular leap, to which the seagull responded by landing on her head.It: Il pubblico esplose in una risata gioiosa.En: The audience erupted in joyful laughter.It: Mario e Luca applaudirono forte, spronando anche gli altri a fare lo stesso.En: Mario and Luca applauded loudly, encouraging others to do the same.It: Giuliana si voltò verso la folla, con il gabbiano ancora appollaiato, ed esclamo: "Grazie a tutti!"En: Giuliana turned to the crowd, with the seagull still perched, and exclaimed, "Thank you all!"It: Fece un inchino, ridendo di cuore.En: She took a bow, laughing heartily.It: Quella giornata divenne memorabile per tutti.En: That day became memorable for everyone.It: Non solo per la performance, ma per l'incredibile improvvisazione.En: Not just for the performance, but for the incredible improvisation.It: Giuliana capì che l'imprevisto può creare magia, e che l'impatto più grande viene dall'essere sé stessi, genuinamente, di fronte agli altri.En: Giuliana realized that the unexpected can create magic, and that the greatest impact comes from being oneself, genuinely, in front of others.It: In fondo, Pensò Giuliana, "A volte, il vero spettacolo è quello che non hai programmato."En: After all, thought Giuliana, "Sometimes, the real show is the one you didn't plan."It: Con il cuore pieno di gioia e il mare come sfondo, la giornata di Pasqua continuò, con risate e nuove amicizie nate sulle rive della splendida Costiera Amalfitana.En: With her heart full of joy and the sea as a backdrop, Easter Day continued, with laughter and new friendships born on the shores of the splendid Costiera Amalfitana. Vocabulary Words:the beach: la spiaggiathe shore: la rivasparkled: brillavagently: dolcementescent: profumomixed: mischiatokiosks: chioschettithe promenade: il lungomarelively: vivaceperformance: esibizionetypical: tipicoto stretch: allungarsithought: pensavaunforgettable: indimenticabilecolorful: coloratabasket: cestonimble: agilielegant: elegantithe crowd: la follato gasp: trasalireunexpected: imprevistosmile: sorrisodance: danzamovements: movimentileap: saltospectacular: spettacolareto land: atterrarejoyful: gioiosoaudience: pubblicoimprovisation: improvvisazione

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Chasing Northern Lights: A Journey of Trust and Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-01-16-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön låg tung över Abisko Nationalpark.En: The snow lay heavy over Abisko Nationalpark.Sv: Träden stod tysta, som vakter i det vita landskapet.En: The trees stood silent, like guards in the white landscape.Sv: Det var en vinterdag, klar och kall.En: It was a winter day, clear and cold.Sv: Erik hade planerat den här turen länge.En: Erik had planned this trip for a long time.Sv: Han ville se norrskenet och fånga det på bild.En: He wanted to see the northern lights and capture them on film.Sv: Linnea var med honom, entusiastisk men lite nervös.En: Linnea was with him, enthusiastic but a little nervous.Sv: Det var hennes första besök här.En: It was her first visit here.Sv: "Vi börjar nu," sa Erik, hans röst lugn och stadig.En: "We're starting now," said Erik, his voice calm and steady.Sv: De startade vandringen.En: They began the hike.Sv: Snön knarrade under deras stövlar.En: The snow creaked under their boots.Sv: Luften var frisk och ren.En: The air was fresh and clean.Sv: Linnea kände sig fri, även om kylan bet i hennes kinder.En: Linnea felt free, even though the cold nipped at her cheeks.Sv: "Kommer vi att se norrskenet ikväll?"En: "Will we see the northern lights tonight?"Sv: frågade Linnea ivrigt.En: asked Linnea eagerly.Sv: "Ja, om vi har tur," svarade Erik och log.En: "Yes, if we're lucky," replied Erik with a smile.Sv: "Men vi måste också vara försiktiga.En: "But we also have to be cautious.Sv: Vädret kan ändras snabbt här."En: The weather can change quickly here."Sv: De klättrade uppför en stig, omgivet av höga fjällbjörkar.En: They climbed up a path, surrounded by tall mountain birches.Sv: Färgerna runt omkring dem var mest blått och vitt.En: The colors around them were mostly blue and white.Sv: Det kändes som om de vandrade genom en tavla.En: It felt as if they were walking through a painting.Sv: Plötsligt började det snöa kraftigt.En: Suddenly, it began to snow heavily.Sv: Vinden blåste starkare.En: The wind blew stronger.Sv: "Det ser inte så bra ut," sa Linnea och tog ett djupt andetag.En: "This doesn't look so good," said Linnea and took a deep breath.Sv: Erik stannade och tittade mot himlen.En: Erik stopped and looked towards the sky.Sv: Snön föll tätare.En: The snow fell more densely.Sv: "Vi kanske borde ta en annan rutt," sa han och mötte Linneas blick.En: "We might need to take another route," he said, meeting Linnea's gaze.Sv: "Vad tycker du?"En: "What do you think?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: Hennes ögon var stora, oroliga.En: Her eyes were large, worried.Sv: "Vi kan fortsätta, men vi måste vara redo att vända om.En: "We can continue, but we must be ready to turn back.Sv: Din säkerhet är viktigare," sa Erik med allvarlig röst.En: Your safety is more important," said Erik with a serious voice.Sv: Linnea nickade.En: Linnea nodded.Sv: "Vi gör som du säger.En: "We'll do as you say.Sv: Jag litar på dig."En: I trust you."Sv: De bytte väg.En: They changed their path.Sv: Den nya rutten hade fler träd skyddande runt dem.En: The new route had more trees providing shelter around them.Sv: Vinden ven ovanför, men de kunde ändå gå lugnt framåt.En: The wind howled above, but they could still walk calmly forward.Sv: De pratade lite, men mest gick de i tystnad, lyssnade på snön och skogens viskningar.En: They spoke little, but mostly walked in silence, listening to the snow and the whispers of the forest.Sv: Efter en stund lugnade snöstormen sig.En: After a while, the snowstorm calmed down.Sv: De stannade och tittade upp.En: They stopped and looked up.Sv: Genom trädens grenar kunde de se en svagt fladdrande ljus.En: Through the branches of the trees, they could see a faint, flickering light.Sv: Norrskenet!En: The northern lights!Sv: Det låg som ett grönt band över himlen.En: It lay like a green band across the sky.Sv: "Wow," viskade Linnea.En: "Wow," whispered Linnea.Sv: Hennes ögon tindrade av glädje.En: Her eyes sparkled with joy.Sv: Erik kände hur hans hjärta värmdes.En: Erik felt his heart warm.Sv: Trots att norrskenet bara var delvis synligt var stunden magisk.En: Even though the northern lights were only partially visible, the moment was magical.Sv: De stod där ett tag, tillsammans, delade ett ögonblick i den norra natten.En: They stood there for a while, together, sharing a moment in the northern night.Sv: Erik insåg vikten av att dela sina passioner och äventyr med andra.En: Erik realized the importance of sharing his passions and adventures with others.Sv: Linnea, å sin sida, lärde sig lita på erfarenhet och att anpassa sig till naturens villkor.En: Linnea, for her part, learned to trust experience and to adapt to nature's conditions.Sv: När de vandrade tillbaka mot lägerplatsen, var stigen belyst av stjärnorna och det bleka norrskenet.En: As they hiked back to the campsite, the path was illuminated by the stars and the pale northern lights.Sv: Naturen hade visat sig från många sidor idag, och båda hade fått en minnesvärd upplevelse.En: Nature had shown itself from many sides today, and both had gained a memorable experience.Sv: Vänskap och respekt för naturen hade vuxit sig starkare.En: Friendship and respect for nature had grown stronger. Vocabulary Words:creaked: knarradenipped: beteagerly: ivrigtcautious: försiktigabirches: fjällbjörkarwhispers: viskningarflickering: fladdrandesparkled: tindradewarm: värmdesmemorable: minnesvärdguards: vakterenthusiastic: entusiastisksteady: stadigpale: blekanorthern lights: norrskenetdense: tätarechange: ändraspath: stigshelter: skyddandehowled: ventrust: litaadapt: anpassaexperience: erfarenhetconditions: villkorroute: ruttilluminated: belystadventures: äventyrrespect: respektpassions: passionerlandscape: landskap

Fluent Fiction - French: From Ancestral Manor to Magical Getaway: A Winter Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-01-08-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le cœur de l'hiver, la vieille maison de famille en Normandie se tenait fièrement parmi le paysage givré.En: In the heart of winter, the old family house in Normandie stood proudly amidst the frosty landscape.Fr: Le manoir, avec ses poutres rustiques et ses cheminées en pierre, était un havre de chaleur dans le froid glacial.En: The manor, with its rustic beams and stone fireplaces, was a haven of warmth in the freezing cold.Fr: C'était ici qu'Élodie, Luc, et Mathieu se rassemblaient pour discuter d'un grand projet.En: It was here that Élodie, Luc, and Mathieu gathered to discuss a grand project.Fr: Leurs ancêtres avaient bâti cette maison il y a des générations.En: Their ancestors had built this house generations ago.Fr: Élodie, créative et futée, rêvait de la transformer en une chambre d'hôtes prospère.En: Élodie, creative and clever, dreamed of transforming it into a thriving bed and breakfast.Fr: Luc, plus terre-à-terre, se préoccupait des chiffres.En: Luc, more down-to-earth, was concerned about the finances.Fr: "Les factures doivent être payées," disait-il souvent en fronçant les sourcils.En: "The bills need to be paid," he often said with a frown.Fr: Mathieu, l'esprit rêveur, errant toujours dans ses pensées, soutenait Élodie.En: Mathieu, the dreamer, always lost in thought, supported Élodie.Fr: L'hiver donnait une ambiance magique à la maison, et Élodie eut une idée audacieuse.En: Winter gave a magical ambiance to the house, and Élodie had a bold idea.Fr: Elle désirait un week-end spécial pour l'Épiphanie, "La Fête des Rois".En: She desired a special weekend for l'Épiphanie, "La Fête des Rois."Fr: Elle proposa une galette des Rois faite maison, de la musique en direct, et des contes interactifs.En: She proposed a homemade galette des Rois, live music, and interactive storytelling.Fr: "Élodie, c'est trop ambitieux avec nos moyens limités," dit Luc, inquiet.En: "Élodie, it's too ambitious with our limited means," said Luc, worried.Fr: Mais Élodie était déterminée.En: But Élodie was determined.Fr: Elle voyait un avenir brillant pour leur maison et voulait honorer leur héritage.En: She saw a bright future for their house and wanted to honor their heritage.Fr: Elle rassura Luc avec un sourire, "Faisons de nos rêves une réalité."En: She reassured Luc with a smile, "Let's make our dreams a reality."Fr: Le jour tant attendu arriva.En: The eagerly awaited day arrived.Fr: Le manoir était transformé.En: The manor was transformed.Fr: Des guirlandes illuminaient l'entrée et l'odeur de la galette chaude envahissait l'air.En: Strings of lights illuminated the entrance, and the smell of warm galette filled the air.Fr: Des invités commencèrent à arriver.En: Guests began to arrive.Fr: Élodie, nerveuse mais excitée, veillait à chaque détail.En: Élodie, nervous but excited, watched over every detail.Fr: Mathieu animait les contes près de la cheminée, transportant les invités dans des mondes féériques.En: Mathieu hosted the storytelling near the fireplace, transporting the guests to magical worlds.Fr: La musique résonnait joyeusement dans la maison.En: Music resonated joyfully through the house.Fr: Les invités dégustaient la galette, riant et applaudissant lorsque le roi et la reine étaient désignés.En: The guests enjoyed the galette, laughing and applauding when the king and queen were chosen.Fr: À la surprise de Luc, l'événement attira plus de monde que prévu.En: To Luc's surprise, the event attracted more people than expected.Fr: Les invités étaient ravis, complimentant le charme de la maison et l'originalité du week-end.En: The guests were delighted, complimenting the charm of the house and the originality of the weekend.Fr: La famille se rassembla à la fin de la soirée, épuisée mais heureuse.En: The family gathered at the end of the evening, exhausted but happy.Fr: Le succès de l'événement permit à la chambre d'hôtes de retrouver sa vitalité.En: The success of the event allowed the bed and breakfast to regain its vitality.Fr: Élodie gagnait confiance avec chaque compliment reçu.En: Élodie gained confidence with every compliment received.Fr: Luc, voyant la réussite, apprit à croire en les intuitions d'Élodie.En: Luc, seeing the success, learned to trust Élodie's instincts.Fr: Et Mathieu, inspiré par les histoires partagées, trouvait un souffle nouveau pour sa créativité.En: And Mathieu, inspired by the stories shared, found new inspiration for his creativity.Fr: La maison familiale brillait d'une nouvelle lumière cet hiver, non seulement dans ses murs, mais aussi dans les cœurs de ceux qui l'avaient fait revivre.En: The family house shone with a new light this winter, not only within its walls but also in the hearts of those who had brought it back to life.Fr: Cette victoire, née d'une idée simple et d'un rêve partagé, illuminait désormais leur avenir commun.En: This victory, born from a simple idea and a shared dream, now illuminated their common future. Vocabulary Words:the winter: l'hiverthe heart: le cœurthe fireplace: la cheminéethe ancestor: l'ancêtrethe generation: la générationthe manor: le manoirthe beam: la poutrethe landscape: le paysagefrosty: givréthe haven: le havrerustic: rustiqueclever: futéthe bill: la facturethe frown: le froncementthe dreamer: le rêveurmagical: magiqueaudacious: audacieuxdetermined: déterminéthe bravery: l'audacethe heritage: l'héritagethe storytelling: les contesambitious: ambitieuxthe atmosphere: l'ambiancethe guest: l'invitéinteractive: interactifeagerly: impatiemmentto illuminate: illuminerthe entrance: l'entréethe charm: le charmethe originality: l'originalité

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Snowman Spectacle: Tradition Meets Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-12-30-08-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent fred bufava a través del Castell de Montjuïc, on Jordi, Montse i Pere estaven reunits intentant crear un ninot de neu com cap altre a Barcelona.En: The cold wind was blowing through Castell de Montjuïc, where Jordi, Montse, and Pere were gathered, trying to create a snowman like no other in Barcelona.Ca: La vista des del castell era espectacular, amb la ciutat il·luminada per les llums de Cap d'Any i el mar ballant sota el cel d'hivern.En: The view from the castle was spectacular, with the city illuminated by the New Year lights and the sea dancing under the winter sky.Ca: Els tres amics estaven emocionats.En: The three friends were excited.Ca: Jordi tenia una idea boja: construir el ninot de neu més gran i original com a sorpresa per a tothom.En: Jordi had a crazy idea: to build the largest and most original snowman as a surprise for everyone.Ca: Jordi, amb la seva creativitat desbordant, havia portat una col·lecció d'accessoris peculiars.En: Jordi, with his overflowing creativity, had brought a collection of peculiar accessories.Ca: Montse, més escèptica, repetia que potser no era la millor idea, però Pere, sempre ple d'energia, ja estava arrossegant més neu en un lloc amb prou espai per al seu projecte.En: Montse, more skeptical, kept repeating that maybe it wasn't the best idea, but Pere, always full of energy, was already dragging more snow to a place with enough space for their project.Ca: Però tot just començar, van arribar els primers turistes.En: But just as they were starting, the first tourists arrived.Ca: Un grup de desenes de persones, càmeres en mà, s'aplegaven al voltant d'ells.En: A group of dozens of people, cameras in hand, gathered around them.Ca: Jordi mirava perplex com els turistes assenyalaven i reien, convençuts que allò era un espectacle tradicional.En: Jordi looked perplexed as the tourists pointed and laughed, convinced it was a traditional spectacle.Ca: Els flaixos dels telèfons i les rialles trencaven la concentració del trio.En: The flashes from phones and the laughter broke the trio's concentration.Ca: "És que es pensen que és una mena de tradició catalana?En: "Do they think it's some kind of Catalan tradition?"Ca: ", va exclamar Montse, mig frustrada.En: exclaimed Montse, half frustrated.Ca: Pere només va riure, trobant la situació molt divertida.En: Pere just laughed, finding the situation very amusing.Ca: "Potser hauríem de donar-los el que volen, Jordi!En: "Maybe we should give them what they want, Jordi!"Ca: ", va suggerir en veu alta.En: he suggested loudly.Ca: Una idea va il·luminar els ulls de Jordi.En: An idea lit up Jordi's eyes.Ca: "Fem una cosa nova!En: "Let's do something new!"Ca: ", va dir, i va començar a afegir detalls al ninot, inspirant-se en elements de folklore català.En: he said, and started adding details to the snowman, inspired by elements of Catalan folklore.Ca: "Mirem de transformar-ho en una actuació!En: "Let's try to turn it into a performance!"Ca: "Van començar a improvisar.En: They began to improvise.Ca: Montse va arrencar a cantar una melodia tradicional mentre Pere i Jordi feien danses al voltant del ninot, movent-se al ritme dels "gegants" i bastons imaginats.En: Montse started singing a traditional melody while Pere and Jordi danced around the snowman, moving to the rhythm of imagined "gegants" and sticks.Ca: Els turistes, encantats pel que veien i escoltaven, van aplaudir amb entusiasme.En: The tourists, enchanted by what they saw and heard, applauded enthusiastically.Ca: El ninot de neu, amb un barret de jaumetes i un romàntic xurro de neu per a la cara, es va convertir en l'estrella.En: The snowman, with a jaumetes hat and a romantic snow churro for the face, became the star.Ca: Els turistes feien fotos i demanaven participar-hi, fent que l'ambient fos encara més divertit.En: The tourists took pictures and asked to participate, making the atmosphere even more fun.Ca: Al final, el projecte de Jordi havia esdevingut una cosa molt més gran del que havia imaginat, i va acabar rient amb els seus amics.En: In the end, Jordi's project had become much bigger than he had imagined, and he ended up laughing with his friends.Ca: "Saps, Montse," va dir mentre els turistes s'anaven retirant, "hi ha alguna cosa especial en deixar que els altres s'uneixin a les teves bogeries.En: "You know, Montse," he said as the tourists began to leave, "there's something special about letting others join in on your craziness."Ca: ""Hem creat una tradició nova?En: "Have we created a new tradition?"Ca: ", es va preguntar Pere, encara amb un somriure d'orella a orella.En: wondered Pere, still with a smile from ear to ear.Ca: I així, en aquella nit d'hivern, van compartir les alegries de la improvisació i l'espontaneïtat, omplint el Castell de Montjuïc de somriures i rialles que van ressonar molt més enllà de l'any nou.En: And so, on that winter night, they shared the joys of improvisation and spontaneity, filling the Castell de Montjuïc with smiles and laughter that resonated far beyond the new year. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el ventthe view: la vistaspectacular: espectaculareccentric: peculiarskeptical: escèpticathe energy: l'energiato gather: aplegarperplexed: perplexthe flashes: els flaixosthe concentration: la concentraciófrustrated: frustradathe situation: la situacióamusing: divertidato illuminate: il·luminarto inspire: inspirarto transform: transformarto improvise: improvisarthe melody: la melodiaenthusiastically: amb entusiasmethe hat: el barretromantic: romànticto participate: participarthe atmosphere: l'ambientto imagine: imaginarthe star: l'estrellathe laughter: les riallesthe joy: les alegriesspontaneity: l'espontaneïtatto resonate: ressonarthe tradition: la tradició

Welcome to Episode 275 of the Spun Today Podcast! I'm your host, Tony Ortiz, and today, we're diving back into the archives for a throwback to Episode 175, packed with creative tips and insights to fuel your writing journey. This episode is designed to motivate and inspire writers dealing with challenges like writer's block. We'll explore responses to the creative questionnaire from fellow writers and creatives, featuring contributors like Amy Marcello, Joshua Robertson, Elaine Almonte and more.   We'll uncover the origins of their writing passion, sources of inspiration, and strategies for staying motivated. From childhood stories to navigating rejection, this episode offers a wealth of advice and encouragement. Plus, I'll share personal anecdotes and highlight tools and resources that can support your writing endeavors, such as ProWritingAid.   Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you pursue your creative passions. Stay tuned, and let's get inspired together!   Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday   Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Joshua Robertson YouTube Channel for Gamers, Writers & Nerds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKbNu6bLlOMBHXu8gNTB9cg   Check out Joshua Robertson's books here: https://amzn.to/3VsVE76   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback & Hardcover are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/    Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Background Music: Autumn 2011 - Loxbeats & Melody - Roa   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

After losing her husband and travel partner, Stacey Ray channeled her grief into building Sisterhood Travels, a women-only travel community designed to empower and connect women through unforgettable journeys. Drawing from her experience visiting over 80 countries, Stacey shares how travel fosters resilience, self-discovery, and lifelong friendships. In this episode, she reflects on creating safe spaces for women to explore the world, overcome fears, and embrace new adventures together.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support.

Will Hatton, the Broke Backpacker, shares his transformation from a broke, headstrong traveler to a thriving digital nomad and entrepreneur. He reflects on how budget travel not only shaped his personal growth but also ignited his mission to inspire others to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 and build location-independent careers. Now based in Bali, Will discusses his latest project, Tribal Hostel, the island's first coworking space for digital nomads, and his relentless drive to keep exploring new horizons.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Inspiration: A Journey Through the Cinque Terre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-inspiration-a-journey-through-the-cinque-terre Story Transcript:It: Il sole di tarda estate illuminava le Cinque Terre, dipingendo il paesaggio con tonalità d'oro.En: The late summer sun illuminated the Cinque Terre, painting the landscape in golden hues.It: Lungo un sentiero solitario, Alessandro camminava, la macchina fotografica al collo, in cerca di un'interruzione dalla sua mente turbata.En: Along a solitary path, Alessandro walked, camera around his neck, seeking a break from his troubled mind.It: La sua ultima serie di fotografie non aveva ispirato nessuno, nemmeno lui stesso.En: His latest series of photographs hadn't inspired anyone, not even himself.It: Aveva bisogno di ritrovare la passione.En: He needed to rediscover his passion.It: Giulia guidava turisti su questi stessi sentieri.En: Giulia guided tourists along these very paths.It: Conosceva ogni curva, ogni vista straordinaria.En: She knew every turn, every breathtaking view.It: Non camminava per sfuggire a qualcosa, ma per trovare sé stessa.En: She didn't walk to escape something, but to find herself.It: Le aspettative familiari pendevano su di lei, un peso che si sforzava di ignorare.En: Family expectations loomed over her, a weight she struggled to ignore.It: Incontrarono per caso su un tratto nascosto del sentiero.En: They met by chance on a hidden stretch of the trail.It: La loro conversazione iniziò in modo naturale.En: Their conversation began naturally.It: Giulia riconobbe la solitudine nello sguardo di Alessandro.En: Giulia recognized the loneliness in Alessandro's eyes.It: Lui si accorse del sorriso che sembrava sfidare il vento.En: He noticed a smile on her face that seemed to defy the wind.It: "Vieni, ti mostro un posto speciale," disse Giulia con entusiasmo.En: "Come, I'll show you a special place," Giulia said enthusiastically.It: Alessandro seguì, curioso.En: Alessandro followed, curious.It: Lo condusse a una scogliera con una vista che mozzava il fiato.En: She led him to a cliff with a breathtaking view.It: Ma il cielo, che fino a pochi attimi prima era sereno, improvvisamente si coprì di nubi.En: But the sky, which had been clear moments before, suddenly filled with clouds.It: La pioggia iniziò a cadere, leggera ma insistente.En: The rain began to fall, light but persistent.It: "C'è un rifugio lì", indicò Giulia, correndo verso un'antica casa di pietra.En: "There's a shelter there," Giulia indicated, running toward an old stone house.It: All'interno, il suono della pioggia batteva ritmico sul tetto.En: Inside, the sound of rain drummed rhythmically on the roof.It: Alessandro, seduto vicino a una finestra rotta, cercava di catturare quel momento unico.En: Alessandro, seated near a broken window, tried to capture that unique moment.It: Giulia, sentendo un'improvvisa esigenza di sincerità, iniziò a parlare.En: Giulia, feeling a sudden urge for honesty, began to speak.It: "Sai, la mia famiglia pensa che dovrei sistemarmi.En: "You know, my family thinks I should settle down.It: Hanno un'idea diversa per il mio futuro."En: They have a different idea for my future."It: Alessandro ascoltò, sentendo il suo dolore come se fosse il proprio.En: Alessandro listened, feeling her pain as if it were his own.It: "Capisco," disse alla fine.En: "I understand," he said eventually.It: "Anche io ho un passato da cui sto cercando di fuggire."En: "I, too, have a past I'm trying to escape."It: Fu in quel momento che Alessandro vide Giulia come il soggetto perfetto.En: It was then that Alessandro saw Giulia as the perfect subject.It: La fotografò contro il drammatico sfondo del mare arrabbiato e del cielo in tempesta.En: He photographed her against the dramatic backdrop of the angry sea and stormy sky.It: Era tutto lì.En: Everything was there.It: La passione riaccesa nel gesto stesso, nella semplicità della scena.En: The passion rekindled in the very act, in the simplicity of the scene.It: Quando la pioggia si fermò, si sentirono diversi.En: When the rain stopped, they felt different.It: Giulia disse: "Ora so che posso seguire la mia strada."En: Giulia said, "Now I know I can follow my own path."It: Alessandro annuì, conscio che un nuovo capitolo stava iniziando, sia nella sua arte che nella vita.En: Alessandro nodded, aware that a new chapter was beginning, both in his art and in life.It: Lasciarono la casa di pietra con il sole che ridipingeva il mondo.En: They left the stone house with the sun repainting the world.It: Alessandro aveva trovato l'ispirazione, e Giulia la determinazione a essere sé stessa.En: Alessandro had found inspiration, and Giulia the determination to be herself.It: Insieme, continuarono a esplorare, non solo il sentiero, ma anche le possibilità che li attendevano.En: Together, they continued to explore, not just the path, but also the possibilities that awaited them.It: In quel giorno di tarda estate, nelle Cinque Terre, nacque una nuova speranza per entrambi.En: On that late summer day in the Cinque Terre, a new hope was born for both. Vocabulary Words:the landscape: il paesaggiothe sun: il solethe path: il sentierosolitary: solitariothe series: la serieto rediscover: ritrovareto guide: guidarethe expectation: l'aspettativato loom: penderethe turn: la curvato defy: sfidarethe cliff: la scoglierabreathtaking: mozzafiatopersistent: insistentethe shelter: il rifugioto run: correrethe stone: la pietrarhythmically: ritmicothe window: la finestrato capture: catturareunique: unicourge: l'esigenzahonesty: la sinceritàthe idea: l'ideabackground: lo sfondostormy: in tempestarekindled: riaccesasimplicity: la semplicitàto nod: annuirechapter: il capitolo

In this episode of Spiritual Changemakers, Andreea Tamas interviews Carmen MacLeod, a solo traveler and coach, who shares her transformative journey from a conventional life to becoming a digital nomad. Carmen discusses the challenges she faced while traveling solo, the importance of empowering young women to explore the world, and the growth that comes from stepping out of one's comfort zone. The conversation goes into themes of trust, commitment, and the significance of having a higher purpose in life. Carmen also emphasizes the balance between masculine and feminine energies and the simplicity of living in flow. The episode concludes with a freestyle rap performance by Carmen, encapsulating the essence of their discussion. Key Topics: Traveling solo can lead to profound self-discovery. Overcoming initial fears is crucial for solo travelers. Empowering young women to travel is a key focus. Trusting oneself is essential for personal growth. Making commitments can lead to greater freedom. Higher purpose can enhance self-esteem. Life can be simple and easy when in flow. Balancing masculine and feminine energies is important. Investing in oneself is a form of self-love. Experiences shape our understanding of the world. Ways to Co-Create Together: ✨ Join my 21-day Manifest Abundance Challenge ✨ BOOK MY FREE 30-Minute Breakthrough Session ✨ Grab my Free eBook Abundant Life: Mastering the 4 Laws of Wealth ✨ Connect with me on **⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook, Website**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Sign up for my Weekly Newsletter “Whispers of Abundance” ✨Way to connect with Carmen: Instagram, TikTok, Website, Podcast Keyword (tags): #SoloTravel, #Empowerment, #YoungWomen, #PersonalGrowth, #AdventureAwaits, #FreedomLifestyle, #CreativeNomad, #DigitalNomad, #Authenticity, #Transformation, #FearlessWomen, #Mentorship, #SpiritualJourney, #LifeTransitions, #ExploreMore, #Wanderlust, #TravelInspiration, #WomenWhoWander, #EmpoweredTravel, #AdventureTogether.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Picnic Shenanigans: Moose Mischief in Abisko Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/picnic-shenanigans-moose-mischief-in-abisko-park Story Transcript:Sv: Solen lyste starkt över Abisko nationalpark.En: The sun shone brightly over Abisko National Park.Sv: Träden var klädda i höstens färger, som eldiga penseldrag över landskapet.En: The trees were dressed in autumn colors, like fiery brushstrokes across the landscape.Sv: Elsa och Johan vandrade längs en stig, bärandes en stor picknickkorg.En: Elsa and Johan hiked along a path, carrying a large picnic basket.Sv: Elsa, med sin kamera i högsta hugg, letade efter de perfekta bilderna till sin blogg.En: Elsa, with her camera in hand, searched for the perfect shots for her blog.Sv: "Se där, en björn!"En: "Look, a bear!"Sv: ropade Johan och pekade mot en buske.En: shouted Johan, pointing towards a bush.Sv: Elsa skrattade.En: Elsa laughed.Sv: "Du lurar mig inte den här gången, Johan," sa hon och fortsatte att fota de gyllene löven.En: "You're not fooling me this time, Johan," she said and continued photographing the golden leaves.Sv: De nådde snart en öppen plats med utsikt över Lapporten.En: Soon they reached an open space with a view of Lapporten.Sv: Det var här de bestämde sig för att duka upp sin picknick.En: It was here they decided to set up their picnic.Sv: Smörgåsar, frukt och en bricka med härliga ostar spreds ut på en filt.En: Sandwiches, fruit, and a platter of delicious cheeses were spread out on a blanket.Sv: När de satt där, njutandes av den friska luften, hörde Elsa plötsligt ett ljud bakom sig.En: As they sat there, enjoying the fresh air, Elsa suddenly heard a sound behind her.Sv: När hon vände sig om fick hon syn på en majestätisk älg som närmade sig.En: When she turned around, she saw a majestic moose approaching.Sv: Den vädrade i luften med stort intresse.En: It sniffed the air with great interest.Sv: "Johan, se!En: "Johan, look!Sv: En älg!"En: A moose!"Sv: ropade Elsa ivrigt och höjde kameran.En: Elsa called excitedly and raised her camera.Sv: Johan reste sig upp, oroligt betraktandes äventyret som närmade sig deras mat.En: Johan stood up, watching nervously as the visitor approached their food.Sv: "Vi måste skrämma bort den," sa han och vinkade med armarna.En: "We need to scare it away," he said, waving his arms.Sv: Men älgen verkade obekymrad.En: But the moose seemed unfazed.Sv: Istället blev den mer nyfiken på Johan och hans smörgås.En: Instead, it got more curious about Johan and his sandwich.Sv: I sin stress släppte Johan smörgåsen på marken, och älgen nosade snart på den.En: In his stress, Johan dropped the sandwich on the ground, and the moose soon nuzzled it.Sv: Elsa kunde inte låta bli att fnittra när Johan försökte rädda sin lunch i en sorts dans med älgen.En: Elsa couldn't help but giggle as Johan tried to save his lunch in a sort of dance with the moose.Sv: Kameran smattrade, och Elsa fångade ögonblicket i flera skrattframkallande bilder.En: The camera clicked away, and Elsa captured the moment in several laughter-inducing photos.Sv: Efter några minuter vände äntligen älgen bort och travade vidare in i skogen, mätt och belåten.En: After a few minutes, the moose finally turned away and trotted back into the forest, satisfied and content.Sv: Johan suckade och satte sig tillbaka på filten.En: Johan sighed and sat back down on the blanket.Sv: "Det där var inte planen," sa han och skakade på huvudet.En: "That wasn't the plan," he said, shaking his head.Sv: Elsa log och visade honom bilderna.En: Elsa smiled and showed him the photos.Sv: "Titta, Johan.En: "Look, Johan.Sv: Det här är fantastiskt.En: This is amazing.Sv: Vem hade trott att vår picknick skulle bli så här minnesvärd?"En: Who would have thought our picnic would be this memorable?"Sv: Trots den oväntade händelsen hade Elsa nu bilder som skulle bli en succé på hennes blogg.En: Despite the unexpected event, Elsa now had photos that would be a hit on her blog.Sv: De packade ihop och vandrade vidare, skrattandes åt dagens händelser.En: They packed up and continued their hike, laughing over the day's events.Sv: Elsa insåg att ibland kunde de bästa stunderna komma från de mest oväntade situationerna.En: Elsa realized that sometimes the best moments come from the most unexpected situations.Sv: Johan lärde sig också en läxa om att inte alltid överlista Elsa med skoj, då det ibland kunde få oanade konsekvenser.En: Johan also learned a lesson about not always trying to outsmart Elsa with jokes, as it could sometimes lead to unforeseen consequences.Sv: Hösten i Abisko nationalpark hade bjudit på mer än bara vackra vyer.En: Autumn in Abisko National Park had offered more than just beautiful views.Sv: Det hade varit en dag fylld med skratt och oförutsedda glädjeämnen.En: It had been a day filled with laughter and unanticipated joys. Vocabulary Words:shone: lystefiery: eldigabrushstrokes: penseldraghiked: vandradepath: stigcarrying: bärandesbush: buskefooling: lurarphotographing: fotablanket: filtmajestic: majestätisksniffed: vädradescare: skrämmaunfazed: obekymradnuzzled: nosadegiggle: fnittracaptured: fångadelaughter-inducing: skrattframkallandetrotted: travadeunforeseen: oananadecontent: belåtenunanticipated: oförutseddaview: utsiktset up: duka uppunexpected: oväntadevent: händelseconsequences: konsekvensermemorable: minnesvärdjoys: glädjeämnenrealized: insåg

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Autumn's Hidden Beauty in Keukenhof Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/capturing-autumns-hidden-beauty-in-keukenhof-gardens Story Transcript:Nl: In de vroege ochtend van een frisse herfstdag, stond Bram naast Anouk bij de ingang van de Keukenhof.En: In the early morning of a crisp autumn day, Bram stood next to Anouk at the entrance of the Keukenhof.Nl: Het was niet de drukte van de lentebloemen die hen nu begroette, maar de kalme, bijna stille schoonheid van herfst in het park.En: It wasn't the hustle and bustle of spring flowers that greeted them now, but the calm, almost silent beauty of autumn in the park.Nl: De lucht was helder en een koele bries streek door de bomen.En: The sky was clear, and a cool breeze rustled through the trees.Nl: Bram, een beginnend videograaf, had een taak: een promotievideo maken voor een reisbureau.En: Bram, an aspiring videographer, had a task: to create a promotional video for a travel agency.Nl: Anouk, die bekendstond om haar strakke planning en oog voor detail, was hier om ervoor te zorgen dat alles perfect zou verlopen.En: Anouk, known for her meticulous planning and eye for detail, was there to ensure everything ran perfectly.Nl: Ze keek om zich heen en noteerde details in haar notitieboekje terwijl ze zei: "Dit is anders dan we gewend zijn, maar laten we de schoonheid van dit seizoen ontdekken."En: She looked around, noting details in her notebook as she said, "This is different from what we're used to, but let's discover the beauty of this season."Nl: Bram voelde een lichte nervositeit.En: Bram felt a slight nervousness.Nl: De Keukenhof stond bekend om haar mooie lentebloemen en hij wist dat het een uitdaging zou worden om dezelfde betovering vast te leggen zonder de overvloedige kleuren.En: The Keukenhof was famous for its beautiful spring flowers, and he knew it would be a challenge to capture the same enchantment without the abundant colors.Nl: Maar hij wist ook dat hij niet alleen hoefde te vertrouwen op de bloemen.En: But he also knew he didn't have to rely solely on the flowers.Nl: Het was de herfst, en met vallen van bladeren en het spel van licht dacht hij een eigen verhaal te kunnen maken.En: It was autumn, and with falling leaves and the play of light, he thought he could create a story of his own.Nl: Ze liepen langs de rustige paden, waar gevallen bladeren zacht onder hun voeten ritselden.En: They walked along the quiet paths, where fallen leaves rustled softly beneath their feet.Nl: Bram haalde diep adem en stelde zijn camera in.En: Bram took a deep breath and adjusted his camera.Nl: "Ik ga me richten op het licht," zei hij.En: "I'm going to focus on the light," he said.Nl: Hij zag hoe de zon door de bomen scheen en schaduwen creëerde op de paden.En: He watched how the sun shone through the trees, casting shadows on the paths.Nl: De gouden bladeren dansten op de grond.En: The golden leaves danced on the ground.Nl: "Ja, dit is mooi," fluisterde hij tevreden.En: "Yes, this is beautiful," he whispered, satisfied.Nl: Anouk stond naast hem en keek mee op het scherm van zijn camera.En: Anouk stood beside him, looking at his camera screen.Nl: "Goed gedaan, Bram," zei ze glimlachend.En: "Well done, Bram," she said, smiling.Nl: Ze was blij dat hij de subtiele schoonheid van de herfst had weten vast te leggen.En: She was pleased that he had managed to capture the subtle beauty of autumn.Nl: Hoewel ze aanvankelijk terughoudend was, begon ze de waarde in te zien van deze spontane, natuurlijke momenten.En: Though initially hesitant, she began to see the value in these spontaneous, natural moments.Nl: Plotseling gebeurde het.En: Then it happened.Nl: Terwijl Bram aan het filmen was, steeg een onverwachte zwerm vogels op uit de bomen, zwevend door het kleurrijke bladerdek.En: While Bram was filming, an unexpected flock of birds rose from the trees, soaring through the colorful foliage.Nl: De vogels vloog in perfecte harmonie en de kleuren om hen heen waren adembenemend.En: The birds flew in perfect harmony, and the colors around them were breathtaking.Nl: Bram hield zijn camera stevig vast en legde het moment vast.En: Bram held his camera steady and captured the moment.Nl: Dit was het unieke beeld dat hij zocht.En: This was the unique shot he had been seeking.Nl: Toen ze later die avond de video bekeken, wisten ze beiden dat het iets bijzonders was geworden.En: When they watched the video later that evening, they both knew it had become something special.Nl: Het rustige, elegante en verborgen allure van de herfsttuin was vastgelegd.En: The tranquil, elegant, and hidden allure of the autumn garden had been captured.Nl: Het reisbureau was onder de indruk van de video en al snel trok het nieuwe bezoekers aan die de betovering van de herfst wilden ervaren.En: The travel agency was impressed with the video, and soon it attracted new visitors wanting to experience the magic of the fall.Nl: Bram leunde achterover in zijn stoel met een tevreden glimlach.En: Bram leaned back in his chair with a satisfied smile.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat schoonheid niet altijd voor de hand lag.En: He had learned that beauty wasn't always obvious.Nl: Het zat vaak in de details, in het onverwachte.En: It often lay in the details, in the unexpected.Nl: Anouk keek hem aan en waardeerde de spontaniteit die hun project naar een hoger niveau had getild.En: Anouk looked at him, appreciating the spontaneity that had elevated their project.Nl: Samen hadden ze een nieuw verhaal ontdekt in de oude tuinen van de Keukenhof.En: Together, they had discovered a new story in the old gardens of the Keukenhof. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frissebreeze: briesaspiring: beginnendmeticulous: nauwgezetteenchantment: betoveringrely: vertrouwensolely: alleenrustled: ritseldenadjusted: steldeshadows: schaduwensubtle: subtielehesitant: terughoudendspontaneous: spontaneunexpected: onverwachteflock: zwermsoar: zwevenbreathtaking: adembenemendelevated: tildetranquil: rustigeallure: allurepromotional: promotievideofoliage: bladerdekcapture: vastleggensatisfied: tevredenharmonious: harmonieintrigued: geïntrigeerdcatalogue: catalogusnoteworthy: merkwaardigmagnificent: magnifiekerevelation: openbaring

What makes off-season travel in Provence and the Côte d'Azur so special? Join us in this episode as we chat with a passionate traveler who recently explored these beautiful regions of France during February. Discover the charm of visiting popular destinations like Nice, Carcassonne, Avignon, Arles, Orange, and Nîmes without the usual crowds. Our guest shares their experiences at iconic attractions such as the Palais des Papes, the Pont d'Avignon, the Roman theater in Orange, and the arenas in Arles and Nîmes.  Get the podcast ads-free Listen in as we delve into the unique aspects of off-season travel, from enjoying peaceful Roman ruins to navigating the occasional closed restaurant. Learn about the delightful stops in Gordes and Roussillon, the somber yet enlightening visit to the Camp des Milles internment camp, and the vibrant energy of the Fête du Citron in Menton. We also cover the bustling Nice Carnival Parade and day trips to Monaco and Eze, including tips on transportation and must-see sights. If you're planning a trip to France or just dreaming of one, this episode is packed with insights and tips for making the most of an off-season adventure in Provence and the Côte d'Azur. Table of Contents for this Episode Intro Today on the podcast Podcast supporters The Magazine segment Introduction and Greetings Travel Dates and Companions Visiting Provence and Côte d'Azur off-season Challenges of Off-Season Travel Travel Itinerary and Transportation Exploring Carcassonne Luggage service Getting to Carcassonne by Train Arrival in Avignon, Palais des Papes The hotel Visiting Arles and Roman Sites Orange Nîmes Arena Pont du Gard at night Exploring Pont du Gard at Night Visiting Gordes and the Off-Season Market Quick Stop at Roussillon Christmas in Provence: A Word of Caution Aix Camp des Milles: A Powerful Experience A Day in Nice Monaco and Eze: A Day Trip Antibes and Villefranche-sur-Mer Menton Lemon Festival, Fête du Citron Nice Carnival Parade Conclusion and Reflections Thank you, patrons Latin Quarter and Montmartre Tour Review Olympics 2024, Metro Closures During the Olympics, Use the RER to get into the city Next week on the podcast Copyright More Episodes about Visiting Provence #TravelFrance, #Provence, #CotedAzur, #OffSeasonTravel, #FrenchRiviera, #ExploreFrance, #TravelPodcast, #VisitFrance, #HiddenGems, #FranceTravelTips, #CulturalTravel, #TravelInspiration, #FranceAdventure, #TravelExperiences, #HistoricSites, #FrenchHistory, #TravelPlanning, #TravelGuide, #FranceVacation, #DiscoverFrance

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Enchanting Discovery: Unearthing Gaudí's Dreamworld at Park Güell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/enchanting-discovery-unearthing-gaudis-dreamworld-at-park-guell Story Transcript:Ca: La brisa suau de la tarda acariciava les cares de Jordi i Montserrat mentre creuaven les portes del Parc Güell.En: The soft evening breeze caressed the faces of Jordi and Montserrat as they crossed the gates of Park Güell.Ca: El sol jugava a fer ombres amb les fulles dels arbres, creant un ball de llums a terra.En: The sun played with the shadows of the tree leaves, creating a dance of lights on the ground.Ca: Enmig del parc, les escultures colorsidíssimes captaven l'atenció de tothom.En: In the middle of the park, the brightly colored sculptures captured everyone's attention.Ca: Eren obres mestres d'Antoni Gaudí.En: They were masterpieces by Antoni Gaudí.Ca: Montserrat, amb ulls brillants, va assenyalar una font gran.En: Montserrat, with shining eyes, pointed to a large fountain.Ca: "Mira, Jordi, aquest drac de mosaic.En: "Look, Jordi, that mosaic dragon.Ca: És com un drac de conte!En: It's like a storybook dragon!"Ca: ""És meravellós!En: "It's wonderful!Ca: I les rajoles trencades són tan boniques," va respondre Jordi.En: And the broken tiles are so beautiful," replied Jordi.Ca: El guia turístic els va portar fins al banc serpentejant, també cobert de mosaics vius.En: The tour guide took them to the undulating bench, also covered in vibrant mosaics.Ca: "Aquest banc és únic al món.En: "This bench is unique in the world.Ca: Gaudí ho va dissenyar perquè la gent pugui seure i gaudir de la vista de Barcelona," va explicar.En: Gaudí designed it so people could sit and enjoy the view of Barcelona," he explained.Ca: Montserrat i Jordi es van asseure, admirant l'espectacle de la ciutat als seus peus.En: Montserrat and Jordi sat down, admiring the spectacle of the city at their feet.Ca: "No podia imaginar que un lloc pogués ser tan màgic," va dir Jordi en veu baixa.En: "I couldn't imagine a place could be so magical," Jordi said in a low voice.Ca: "Així era Gaudí, sempre somiant, sempre creant," va afegir el guia.En: "That was Gaudí, always dreaming, always creating," added the guide.Ca: Després, van recórrer els passadissos coberts de columnes, cada una més sorprenent que l'anterior.En: Afterward, they walked through the hallways covered with columns, each more surprising than the last.Ca: El guia va explicar com Gaudí s'inspirava en la natura, fent que les columnes semblessin troncs d'arbres.En: The guide explained how Gaudí was inspired by nature, making the columns look like tree trunks.Ca: Jordi va mirar enlaire, fascinat.En: Jordi looked up, fascinated.Ca: "És com passejar per un bosc encantat," va dir.En: "It's like walking through an enchanted forest," he said.Ca: "Sí," va dir Montserrat, "i sentir que el temps s'atura.En: "Yes," said Montserrat, "and feeling like time stands still."Ca: "Van arribar a la terrassa superior, on una marea de flors de colors els va donar la benvinguda.En: They reached the upper terrace, where a sea of colorful flowers welcomed them.Ca: La vista era espectacular.En: The view was spectacular.Ca: Barcelona s'estenia davant d'ells, amb la Sagrada Família destacant a l'horitzó.En: Barcelona stretched out before them, with the Sagrada Familia standing out on the horizon.Ca: "Montse, me n'adono de com Gaudí ha canviat aquesta ciutat," va dir Jordi amb emoció.En: "Montse, I realize how Gaudí has changed this city," said Jordi with emotion.Ca: "Sí, la seva visió ha deixat una empremta profunda," va respondre Montserrat.En: "Yes, his vision has left a deep mark," replied Montserrat.Ca: El sol començava a pondre's, tenyint el cel de taronja i rosa.En: The sun began to set, painting the sky orange and pink.Ca: El guia va concloure la visita, agraint-los per compartir aquell moment màgic.En: The guide concluded the visit, thanking them for sharing that magical moment.Ca: Jordi i Montserrat es van quedar una estona més, en silenci, deixant-se impregnar per l'aura del lloc.En: Jordi and Montserrat stayed a bit longer, in silence, letting themselves be imbued by the aura of the place.Ca: Van comprendre que el Parc Güell no era només art i arquitectura.En: They understood that Park Güell was not just art and architecture.Ca: Era una porta a un món de somnis, on les pedres podien parlar i els mosaics podien cantar històries antigues.En: It was a gateway to a world of dreams, where stones could speak and mosaics could sing ancient stories.Ca: "És hora de marxar," va dir Jordi finalment.En: "It's time to go," Jordi finally said.Ca: Però en el seu cor, sabien que aquell moments els acompanyaria sempre.En: But in their hearts, they knew that those moments would stay with them forever.Ca: "Ens ho hem passat molt bé, Jordi," va dir Montserrat, "hem descobert més que un parc, hem descobert un univers.En: "We had such a great time, Jordi," said Montserrat, "we discovered more than a park; we discovered a universe."Ca: "Amb aquestes paraules, van marxar del Parc Güell, portant-se un tresor intangible però infinit.En: With these words, they left Park Güell, carrying with them an intangible but infinite treasure. Vocabulary Words:caressed: acariciavabreeze: brisacrossed: creuavenshadows: ombresleaves: fullesdance: ballplay: jugavabrightly: colorsidíssimescaptured: captavenmasterpieces: obres mestresmosaic: mosaicfountain: fontbroken tiles: rajoles trencadesundulating: serpentejantbench: bancvibrant: viusunique: únicspectacle: espectacleenchanted: encantatforest: boscstands still: s'aturaterrace: terrassasea: mareaflowers: florswelcomed: donava la benvingudamark: empremtaimagination: fantasiacolumns: columnestrunks: troncsimpregnated: impregnar

Fluent Fiction - French: Capturing 'French Time' with Marie, Antoine, and Camille Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/capturing-french-time-with-marie-antoine-and-camille Story Transcript:Fr: Dans la ville magnifique qu'est Paris, il y a trois habitants très spéciaux : Marie, Antoine et Camille.En: In the magnificent city of Paris, there are three very special inhabitants: Marie, Antoine, and Camille.Fr: Tout le monde à Paris connaît Marie pour son sourire doux, Antoine pour son chapeau élégant et Camille pour sa joie de vivre.En: Everyone in Paris knows Marie for her sweet smile, Antoine for his elegant hat, and Camille for her zest for life.Fr: Marie, Antoine et Camille sont meilleurs amis et ils adorent leur ville natale.En: Marie, Antoine, and Camille are best friends and they love their hometown.Fr: Un jour, un visiteur est arrivé à Paris.En: One day, a visitor arrived in Paris.Fr: Il venait d'un lointain pays par-dessus la mer.En: He came from a distant country across the sea.Fr: Il ne parlait pas beaucoup le français mais il était très enthousiaste de découvrir la ville et de rencontrer ses habitants.En: He didn't speak much French but he was very excited to explore the city and meet its residents.Fr: Marie, Antoine, et Camille l'ont rencontré près de la Tour Eiffel.En: Marie, Antoine, and Camille met him near the Eiffel Tower.Fr: Ils lui ont dit bonjour et lui ont proposé de les rejoindre pour une promenade.En: They greeted him and invited him to join them for a stroll.Fr: Le visiteur, touché par leur gentillesse, s'est joint à eux.En: Touched by their kindness, the visitor tagged along.Fr: Pendant leur promenade, le visiteur a commencé à poser des questions sur la culture parisienne.En: During their walk, the visitor started asking questions about Parisian culture.Fr: Les trois amis étaient ravis de partager leurs connaissances.En: The three friends were delighted to share their knowledge.Fr: Soudain, le visiteur demanda une chose qui laissa les trois amis perplexes pendant un moment.En: Suddenly, the visitor asked something that left the three friends puzzled for a moment.Fr: "Qu'est-ce que le temps français ?En: "What is French time?"Fr: " a-t-il demandé.En: he asked.Fr: Marie, Antoine et Camille se regardèrent, puis se mirent à rire.En: Marie, Antoine, and Camille looked at each other, then started to laugh.Fr: Ils savaient tous ce que le "temps français" signifie, mais ils n'avaient jamais eu à l'expliquer à quelqu'un d'autre.En: They all knew what "French time" meant, but they had never had to explain it to someone else.Fr: À Paris, ils expliquèrent, le temps ne signifie pas seulement les heures et les minutes sur l'horloge, mais aussi l'état d'esprit.En: In Paris, they explained, time doesn't just mean the hours and minutes on the clock, but also a state of mind.Fr: "Le temps français", a commencé Marie, "c'est prendre le temps de savourer la vie.En: "French time," began Marie, "is about taking the time to savor life.Fr: C'est s'asseoir dans un café pendant des heures, à regarder les gens passer et à discuter avec des amis".En: It's about sitting in a café for hours, watching people pass by, and chatting with friends."Fr: Antoine a ajouté : "Cela signifie de ne pas toujours être pressé.En: Antoine added, "It means not always being in a rush.Fr: A Paris, on aime prendre notre temps, que ce soit pour manger un bon repas, regarder un beau coucher de soleil, ou simplement se promener dans les rues pittoresques".En: In Paris, we love taking our time, whether it's enjoying a good meal, watching a beautiful sunset, or simply strolling through picturesque streets."Fr: "Et le plus important", a ajouté Camille, "c'est de vivre chaque instant au maximum.En: "And most importantly," Camille added, "it's about living each moment to the fullest.Fr: Le temps français, c'est de se souvenir que chaque moment est précieux et qu'il est important de les apprécier pleinement".En: French time is about remembering that every moment is precious and it's important to fully appreciate them."Fr: Le visiteur a écouté avec attention.En: The visitor listened attentively.Fr: Il a compris que le "temps français" n'était pas un concept qu'il pouvait apprendre en lisant un livre ou en regardant un film.En: He understood that "French time" wasn't a concept he could learn from reading a book or watching a movie.Fr: C'était quelque chose qu'il devait expérimenter par lui-même, avec l'aide de ses nouveaux amis parisiens.En: It was something he had to experience for himself, with the help of his new Parisian friends.Fr: L'histoire se termine avec le visiteur assis dans un café parisien.En: The story ends with the visitor sitting in a Parisian café.Fr: Il regarde le soleil se coucher sur la Tour Eiffel et il savoure le goût de chaque moment.En: He watches the sun set over the Eiffel Tower and savors the taste of every moment.Fr: Il y a un doux sourire sur son visage.En: There is a gentle smile on his face.Fr: Grace à Marie, Antoine et Camille, il a finalement compris le concept de "temps français".En: Thanks to Marie, Antoine, and Camille, he has finally grasped the concept of "French time."Fr: Et ainsi, il a vraiment commencé à vivre comme un Parisien.En: And so, he has truly begun to live like a Parisian. Vocabulary Words:Paris: ParisMarie: MarieAntoine: AntoineCamille: Camilleresident: habitantvisitor: visiteurcountry: payssea: merFrench: françaiscity: villeEiffel Tower: Tour Eiffelsmile: sourirehat: chapeaufriend: amihometown: ville natalewalk: promenadequestion: questionculture: cultureknowledge: connaissancelaugh: rireclock: horlogestate of mind: état d'espritcafé: cafémeal: repassunset: coucher de soleilmoment: momentprecious: précieuxappreciate: apprécierexperience: expérimenter

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Lost in Trastevere: A Gelato Odyssey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-trastevere-a-gelato-odyssey Story Transcript:It: Le luci abbagliavano e il rumore chiassoso della città di Roma avvolgeva Marco, un turista di prima volta nella Città Eterna. Affezionato ai viaggi da solo, Marco aveva un innato senso dell'orientamento, ma Roma... Roma lo aveva completamente perso.En: The lights were dazzling, and the noisy noise of the city of Rome enveloped Marco, a first-time tourist in the Eternal City. Fond of solo travels, Marco had a natural sense of direction, but Rome... Rome had completely thrown him off.It: Marco si trovava nel cuore di Trastevere, circondato da vicoli stretti e all'incrocio di strade tortuose. Tutto sommato, Marco amava questo enigma non pianificato. La sua avventura iniziò percorrendo una strada acciottolata, fiancheggiata da antichi palazzi di tonalità giallo-terracotta, balconi fioriti e linee di panni appesi.En: Marco found himself in the heart of Trastevere, surrounded by narrow alleys and at the intersection of winding streets. All in all, Marco loved this unplanned enigma. His adventure began by walking down a cobblestone street, bordered by ancient buildings in yellow-terracotta hues, flowered balconies, and lines of hanging laundry.It: Mentre passeggiava, si sentì attratto da un dolce profumo in l'aria. Rincorrendo quell'aroma, finì in una piccola gelateria nascosta, chiamata "Gusto Gelato". Prese un grande gelato alla fragola e si sedette fuori a godersi lo spettacolo della strada.En: As he strolled, he was drawn to a sweet fragrance in the air. Chase that aroma, he ended up in a small hidden gelato shop, called "Gusto Gelato." He ordered a large strawberry gelato and sat outside to enjoy the spectacle of the street.It: Riprese il suo cammino, girando a destra, a sinistra, poi ancora a destra, ma incredibilmente si ritrovò nella stessa gelateria. Sorpreso, rise nel vedere il gelataio che lo guardava con un sorriso malizioso e disse: "Bentornato!" Ridendo, Marco ordinò un altro gelato, questa volta al cioccolato.En: He continued his walk, turning right, then left, then right again, but incredibly found himself back in the same gelato shop. Surprised, he laughed to see the gelato man looking at him with a mischievous smile and saying, "Welcome back!" Laughing, Marco ordered another gelato, this time chocolate flavor.It: Marco decise di prendere un'altra strada, ma a discapito del suo orgoglio si ritrovò di nuovo nella stessa gelateria. Un po' frustrato, ordinò un gelato alla crema e si sedette. Contemplava gli edifici antichi, le luci tremolanti sui muri di mattoni e i residenti che si mescolavano alle risate e alle conversazioni.En: Marco decided to take another street, but to his pride's detriment, he found himself back in the same gelato shop. A little frustrated, he ordered a cream gelato and sat down. He gazed at the ancient buildings, the flickering lights on the brick walls, and the residents blending in with laughter and conversations.It: Il gelataio, vedendolo un po' abbattuto disse: "La maggior parte dei turisti si perde qui. Roma è complicata, ma è anche ciò che la rende speciale." Marco annuì, accettando la sua situazione con un sorriso rassegnato. Decise di restare lì per il resto della serata, godendosi il fascino e la calda accoglienza di questo piccolo angolo di Roma.En: The gelato man, seeing him a bit dejected, said, "Most tourists get lost here. Rome is complicated, but it's also what makes it special." Marco nodded, accepting his situation with a resigned smile. He decided to stay there for the rest of the evening, enjoying the charm and warm welcome of this little corner of Rome.It: La morale del suo giorno? Non importa quanto ci provi, nella vita possono capitare certe situazioni che non prevedi. La cosa più importante è essere in grado di ridere di se stessi e godersi l'esperienza, per quanto ridicola possa sembrare. E forse, quella gelateria era esattamente dove doveva essere.En: The moral of his day? No matter how hard you try, there are situations in life that you don't foresee. The most important thing is to be able to laugh at yourself and enjoy the experience, however silly it may seem. And perhaps, that gelato shop was exactly where it was meant to be.It: In sostanza, Marco non vinse la lotta con Roma ma trovò qualcosa di molto più dolce... il miglior gelato della sua vita e una storia indimenticabile da raccontare. Tutto grazie a un labirinto urbano e a "Gusto Gelato". Da quel giorno, ogni volta che qualcuno gli chiedeva del suo viaggio a Roma, Marco rispondeva sempre con un sorriso: "E' stata un'esperienza dolcemente disorientante!"En: In essence, Marco didn't win the battle with Rome but found something much sweeter... the best gelato of his life and an unforgettable story to tell. All thanks to an urban maze and "Gusto Gelato." From that day on, whenever someone asked him about his trip to Rome, Marco always replied with a smile: "It was a sweetly disorienting experience!" Vocabulary Words:lights: lucicity: cittàtourist: turistasolo: da solodirection: senso dell'orientamentostreets: stradeadventure: avventurafragrance: profumogelato: gelatostreet: stradabuildings: palazzibalconies: balconilaundry: pannispectrum: tonalitàhidden: nascostalaughter: risateconversations: conversazionilabyrinth: labirintomaze: mazesweet: dolceexperience: esperienzaunexpected: non prevedichocolate: cioccolatoancient: antichiflickering: tremolantiresidents: residenticharm: fascinowarm welcome: calda accoglienzaunforgettable: indimenticabile

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Navigating the Labyrinth of Sol: A Tale of Lost & Found in Mexico City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/navigating-the-labyrinth-of-sol-a-tale-of-lost-found-in-mexico-city Story Transcript:Es: Entre bulliciosas calles y colores vibrantes, en la extensa ciudad de México, se encontraba Juan, un visitante nuevo, lleno de asombro y expectación. Juan había llegado a México con la intención de experimentar su rica cultura y tradiciones.En: Among bustling streets and vibrant colors, in the expansive city of Mexico, was Juan, a new visitor, full of awe and anticipation. Juan had come to Mexico with the intention of experiencing its rich culture and traditions.Es: Una mañana soleada, decidió hacer una visita al famoso mercado de La Merced. Con el sol brillando en el cielo y los pájaros cantando alegres melodías, Juan entró al mercado. Estaba lleno de vida, con vendedores vendiendo frutas frescas, legumbres, especias y otras mercancías. Los olores y colores estimulaban sus sentidos. En cada esquina, el sabor de la vida en México se podía sentir.En: One sunny morning, he decided to pay a visit to the famous La Merced market. With the sun shining in the sky and birds singing cheerful melodies, Juan entered the market. It was full of life, with vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and other goods. The smells and colors stimulated his senses. At every corner, the taste of life in Mexico could be felt.Es: Lo que no sabía Juan es que en aquel mercado, todas las calles parecían idénticas con nombres tan similares que cualquiera podría perderse. Y eso fue exactamente lo que le sucedió a Juan al intentar encontrar el puesto famoso de tamales.En: What Juan didn't know was that in that market, all the streets seemed identical with names so similar that anyone could get lost. And that's exactly what happened to Juan as he tried to find the famous tamale stand.Es: Caminó por un pasillo llamado "Calle del Sol", luego giró en la "Vía del Sol", pasó por el "Bulevar de los Soles" y de repente se dio cuenta... todas las calles llevan la palabra "Sol" en sus nombres.En: He walked down a hallway named "Calle del Sol," then turned into "Vía del Sol," passed through the "Bulevar de los Soles," and suddenly realized... all the streets had the word "Sol" in their names.Es: Tal era su confusión que, después de un par de minutos más, Juan ya no tenía ni idea de dónde se encontraba ni cómo volver al punto de inicio. Se sentía perdido en un laberinto de nombres de calles similares.En: Such was his confusion that, after a couple more minutes, Juan had no idea where he was or how to get back to the starting point. He felt lost in a maze of similar street names.Es: Decidió pedir ayuda. Se acercó a un vendedor ambulante de frutas que parecía amigable. Con una voz apenas audible, explicó su situación. El vendedor, don Pepe, escuchó pacientemente y luego sonrió ligeramente.En: He decided to ask for help. He approached a friendly fruit vendor who seemed approachable. In a barely audible voice, he explained his situation. The vendor, Don Pepe, listened patiently and then smiled slightly.Es: "Esta no es la primera vez que pasa", explicó don Pepe. "Muchos visitantes suelen perderse aquí. Pero no te preocupes, te ayudaré".En: "This is not the first time this has happened," Don Pepe explained. "Many visitors often get lost here. But don't worry, I'll help you."Es: Con la guía de don Pepe, Juan logró regresar a la entrada del mercado. Aprendió que, a pesar de los nombres similares, los locales usaban pequeños detalles que les ayudaban a orientarse. Algunos contaban los puestos, otros se fijaban en ciertos graffiti o letreros de los vendedores.En: With Don Pepe's guidance, Juan managed to return to the market's entrance. He learned that, despite the similar names, locals used small details to help orient themselves. Some counted the stalls, while others looked out for certain graffiti or signs from vendors.Es: Con este conocimiento, Juan volvió a aventurarse en el mercado. Esta vez se sintió más seguro y, finalmente, encontró ese famoso puesto de tamales que tanto buscaba. Durante su caminata, también descubrió otros elementos únicos del mercado que había pasado por alto en su primer intento.En: Armed with this knowledge, Juan ventured back into the market. This time he felt more confident and, finally, found that famous tamale stand he had been searching for. During his walk, he also discovered other unique elements of the market that he had overlooked on his first try.Es: Juan aprendió algo valioso ese día. No solo sobre los nombres de las calles del mercado de La Merced, sino también sobre la amabilidad de las personas y la hospitalidad mexicana. Incluso en medio de su confusión y miedo, fue capaz de encontrar ayuda y aprender de la experiencia.En: Juan learned something valuable that day. Not only about the street names in La Merced market, but also about the kindness of people and Mexican hospitality. Even amidst his confusion and fear, he was able to find help and learn from the experience.Es: Y así, al final del día, Juan se sentó a disfrutar de su tamal, recordando su travesía y riendo de su propia aventura. Transformó lo que había comenzado como un desafío en una experiencia inolvidable.En: And so, at the end of the day, Juan sat down to enjoy his tamale, reminiscing about his journey and laughing at his own adventure. He turned what had started as a challenge into an unforgettable experience. Vocabulary Words:streets: callescity: ciudadvisitor: visitanteculture: culturatraditions: tradicionesmorning: mañanamarket: mercadovendors: vendedoresfruits: frutasvegetables: legumbresspices: especiasgoods: mercancíassmells: olorescolors: coloressenses: sentidostaste: saborconfusion: confusiónlost: perdidonames: nombreshelp: ayudakindness: amabilidadhospitality: hospitalidadfear: miedoexperience: experienciachallenge: desafíounforgettable: inolvidablelaughing: riendoadventure: aventura

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Tulip Market Triumph: Cycling through Amsterdam's Colorful Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/tulip-market-triumph-cycling-through-amsterdams-colorful-chaos Story Transcript:Nl: Pieter en Anna waren in Amsterdam.En: Pieter and Anna were in Amsterdam.Nl: Dit is een grote stad met heel veel mensen.En: This is a big city with a lot of people.Nl: Ze hadden daar een plan.En: They had a plan there.Nl: Fietsen door een tulpenmarkt, dat was het plan.En: Cycling through a tulip market, that was the plan.Nl: De tulpenmarkt was heel mooi.En: The tulip market was very beautiful.Nl: Het lag aan de kant van een grote gracht.En: It was located on the side of a large canal.Nl: Veel tulpen waren er, rood, geel, paars.En: Many tulips were there, red, yellow, purple.Nl: Door de kleuren voelden Pieter en Anna zich blij.En: The colors made Pieter and Anna feel happy.Nl: Maar er was een probleem.En: But there was a problem.Nl: Het was heel druk op de markt.En: It was very crowded at the market.Nl: Veel mensen waren tulpen aan het kopen.En: Many people were buying tulips.Nl: Hoe konden ze daar nu fietsen?En: How could they cycle there?Nl: Pieter keek naar Anna.En: Pieter looked at Anna.Nl: Anna keek terug naar Pieter.En: Anna looked back at Pieter.Nl: Hij had een idee.En: He had an idea.Nl: "We wachten tot het rustiger is" zei Pieter.En: "We'll wait until it calms down," Pieter said.Nl: Anna vond dit een goed plan.En: Anna thought this was a good plan.Nl: Samen gingen ze zitten op een bankje bij de gracht, kijkend naar de vele mensen.En: Together they sat on a bench by the canal, watching the many people.Nl: Ze aten een broodje en dronken een drankje.En: They ate a sandwich and drank a drink.Nl: Het zonnetje scheen mooi op de tulpen.En: The sun shone beautifully on the tulips.Nl: Uren verstreken en de mensen begonnen minder te worden.En: Hours passed and the crowd began to thin.Nl: De markt was nu rustiger.En: The market was now calmer.Nl: De tulpen waren er nog steeds, hun kleuren nog steeds even mooi.En: The tulips were still there, their colors still just as beautiful.Nl: Pieter en Anna keken elkaar aan.En: Pieter and Anna looked at each other.Nl: Het was tijd.En: It was time.Nl: Ze stapten op hun fietsen, klaar voor de rit.En: They got on their bikes, ready for the ride.Nl: Ze reden weg, door de tulpenmarkt.En: They rode away, through the tulip market.Nl: Langzaam eerst, toen sneller.En: Slowly at first, then faster.Nl: Ze lachten en riepen.En: They laughed and shouted.Nl: Ze zwaaiden naar de mensen om hen heen.En: They waved to the people around them.Nl: De tulpen draaiden als een kleurige draaikolk om hen heen als ze voorbij fietsten.En: The tulips whirled around them like a colorful whirlpool as they cycled past.Nl: De mensen op de markt stoppen even om te kijken en te lachen.En: The people at the market stopped to look and laugh.Nl: Ze klapten hun handen en juichten de twee toe.En: They clapped their hands and cheered the two on.Nl: Toen ze eindelijk aan het einde van de markt kwamen, waren Pieter en Anna buiten adem maar blij.En: When they finally reached the end of the market, Pieter and Anna were out of breath but happy.Nl: Ze hadden gedaan wat ze wilden doen.En: They had done what they wanted to do.Nl: Ze waren door de drukke tulpenmarkt gefietst, en ze hadden ervan genoten.En: They had cycled through the busy tulip market, and they had enjoyed it.Nl: Ze gaven elkaar een high-five en keken blij om zich heen.En: They high-fived each other and looked around happily.Nl: Na vandaag zouden ze altijd goede herinneringen hebben aan deze mooie, kleurrijke dag in Amsterdam.En: After today, they would always have good memories of this beautiful, colorful day in Amsterdam.Nl: Zo, het plan van Pieter en Anna was gelukt.En: So, Pieter and Anna's plan had succeeded.Nl: Ze hadden door de tulpenmarkt gefietst.En: They had cycled through the tulip market.Nl: En Amsterdam?En: And Amsterdam?Nl: Amsterdam was zoals altijd, mooi en druk.En: Amsterdam was as always, beautiful and bustling.Nl: Met een glimlach op hun gezicht, fietsten ze verder, de zon tegemoet.En: With a smile on their faces, they cycled on, towards the sun.Nl: Ze hadden een nieuwe ervaring in hun hart: ze hadden overwonnen.En: They had a new experience in their hearts: they had conquered.Nl: Ze hadden een uitdaging aangegaan en gewonnen.En: They had taken on a challenge and won.Nl: Samen hadden ze gedaan wat ze wilden doen.En: Together they had done what they wanted to do.Nl: En dat maakte deze dag in Amsterdam zo heel speciaal voor hen.En: And that made this day in Amsterdam so very special for them. Vocabulary Words:Pieter: PieterAnna: AnnaAmsterdam: Amsterdamcity: stadpeople: mensenplan: plancycling: fietsentulip market: tulpenmarktbeautiful: mooicanal: grachttulips: tulpenred: roodyellow: geelpurple: paarscolors: kleurenhappy: blijcrowded: drukproblem: probleemwait: wachtenbench: bankjesandwich: broodjedrink: drankjesun: zonhours: urenlaughed: lachtenshouted: riepenwave: zwaaienwhirled: draaidenchallenge: uitdaging

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lost in Barcelona: Finding Way & Self at Sagrada Familia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-barcelona-finding-way-self-at-sagrada-familia Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el cálido abrazo del sol mediterráneo, se encontraba Carmen, parada en medio de la bulliciosa ciudad de Barcelona.En: Under the warm embrace of the Mediterranean sun, Carmen stood in the middle of the bustling city of Barcelona.Es: Las gaviotas graznaban por encima de la maravillosa arquitectura modernista de la ciudad, mientras los coches zumbaban por las calles estrechas.En: Seagulls squawked above the wonderful modernist architecture of the city, while cars hummed along the narrow streets.Es: Carmen estaba emocionada de estar en esta hermosa ciudad, pero pronto se encontró en un laberinto.En: Carmen was excited to be in this beautiful city but soon found herself in a maze.Es: Pasó junto a la casa Batlló y caminó por la Rambla, cargada de turistas.En: She passed by the Casa Batlló and walked down the Rambla, crowded with tourists.Es: Pero lo que Carmen quería hallar era la enigmática catedral de la Sagrada Familia.En: But what Carmen wanted to find was the enigmatic Sagrada Familia cathedral.Es: Tenía un pequeño mapa con ella, pero las intrincadas calles de Barcelona la dejaban más confundida que segura de su dirección.En: She had a small map with her, but the intricate streets of Barcelona left her more confused than sure of her direction.Es: "¿Dónde estará la Sagrada Familia?En: "Where could the Sagrada Familia be?"Es: ", se preguntó, mientras su español entrecortado apenas lograba formular una pregunta coherente.En: she wondered as her broken Spanish struggled to form a coherent question.Es: Las personas pasaban a su lado, tan concentradas en su camino que parecían no notar la confusión en su rostro.En: People passed by her, so focused on their own path that they seemed not to notice the confusion on her face.Es: Finalmente, decidió tragarse su orgullo y pedir ayuda.En: Finally, she decided to swallow her pride and ask for help.Es: Se acercó a un vendedor de flores y le habló de su predicamento.En: She approached a flower vendor and spoke to him about her predicament.Es: El anciano hombre sonrió bondadosamente y, a pesar de la barrera del idioma, le dio indicaciones sencillas con un montón de ademanes.En: The elderly man smiled kindly and, despite the language barrier, gave her simple directions with a lot of gestures.Es: Carmen asintió agradecida y se dirigió en la dirección indicada.En: Thankful, Carmen nodded and headed in the indicated direction.Es: Cada paso, cada esquina que giraba se transformó en una pequeña aventura.En: Every step, every corner she turned became a small adventure.Es: Se encontró admirando la impresionante arquitectura de la ciudad vieja, los balcones de hierro forjado y las calles adoquinadas que parecían vivir y respirar historia.En: She found herself admiring the impressive architecture of the old city, the wrought-iron balconies, and the cobblestone streets that seemed to live and breathe history.Es: Después de un tiempo, reconoció la cúpula imponente de la Sagrada Familia por encima de los tejados de las casas.En: After a while, she recognized the imposing dome of the Sagrada Familia above the rooftops of the houses.Es: Sintió su corazón llenarse de alivio y también de orgullo.En: She felt her heart fill with relief and pride.Es: Su pequeña aventura de encontrar su camino en un país extranjero con un lenguaje que apenas hablaba había sido un éxito.En: Her little adventure of finding her way in a foreign country with a language she barely spoke had been a success.Es: A lo lejos, la magnífica catedral la esperaba, las torres brillaban con la luz del sol de la tarde.En: In the distance, the magnificent cathedral awaited her, its towers gleaming in the afternoon sun.Es: Carmen apretó el mapa en su mano y sonrió.En: Carmen squeezed the map in her hand and smiled.Es: Había encontrado su camino, no solo hacia la Sagrada Familia, sino también a través de la bella ciudad de Barcelona.En: She had found her way, not only to the Sagrada Familia but also through the beautiful city of Barcelona.Es: Más que una simple turista, se sentía como una aventurera conquistando territorios desconocidos.En: More than just a tourist, she felt like an adventurer conquering unknown territories.Es: Y así, de perderse y encontrar solución a su problema, Carmen resultó más fuerte que nunca.En: And so, from getting lost and finding a solution to her problem, Carmen emerged stronger than ever.Es: Su breve historia en Barcelona, más que un viaje, fue una lección de fortaleza y perseverancia.En: Her brief story in Barcelona, more than just a trip, was a lesson in strength and perseverance.Es: Se permitió perderse para encontrar no solo la catedral que tanto ansiaba visitar, sino también una parte de ella que nunca hubiera descubierto en la seguridad de su hogar.En: She allowed herself to get lost to find not only the cathedral she longed to visit but also a part of herself that she would never have discovered in the safety of her home.Es: Finalmente, se dio cuenta de que no importa cuán perdidos podamos estar, siempre hay una manera de encontrarse.En: Finally, she realized that no matter how lost we may be, there is always a way to find ourselves.Es: En ese momento, en la grandeza de la catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Carmen se encontró a sí misma.En: In that moment, in the magnificence of the Sagrada Familia cathedral, Carmen found herself. Vocabulary Words:sun: solcity: ciudadmodern: modernoarchitecture: arquitecturacars: cochesstreets: callesmaze: laberintoCasa Batlló: Casa BatllóRambla: Ramblatourists: turistasSagrada Familia: Sagrada Familiamap: mapadirection: direcciónSpanish: españolquestion: preguntapeople: personashelp: ayudaflower vendor: vendedor de floresdown: abajopredicament: predicamentoelderly: ancianoman: hombresmile: sonriókindly: bondadosamentegestures: ademanesimpressive: impresionanteold city: ciudad viejacobblestone: adoquinadashistory: historia

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lost in Barcelona: A Journey of Serendipitous Discoveries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-barcelona-a-journey-of-serendipitous-discoveries Story Transcript:Es: Juan se despertó esa mañana con una emoción que llenaba su pecho.En: Juan woke up that morning with an excitement filling his chest.Es: Había estado esperando tanto tiempo para este día, el día en que por fin exploraría los rincones ocultos y misteriosos de Barcelona.En: He had been waiting for this day for so long, the day when he would finally explore the hidden and mysterious corners of Barcelona.Es: Se metió rápidamente una tostada en la boca, se puso sus cómodos zapatos de exploración y salió, listo para su aventura.En: He quickly shoved a toast into his mouth, put on his comfortable exploring shoes, and set out, ready for his adventure.Es: Los magníficos edificios de Barcelona se desplegaron antes que él, altos y grandiosos, con sus arenisca teñida de años de historia.En: The magnificent buildings of Barcelona unfolded before him, tall and grand, with their sandstone tinted with years of history.Es: Juan había planeado todo meticulosamente el día anterior.En: Juan had meticulously planned everything the day before.Es: Pero al final del día, la idea que le emocionaba más era la de perderse por las calles de esta crujiente ciudad.En: But by the end of the day, the idea that excited him the most was getting lost in the streets of this bustling city.Es: Había una particularidad en su itinerario de hoy: tenía que encontrar la famosa fuente de la Plaça Reial, un lugar que él siempre había querido visitar.En: There was a particularity in his itinerary for today: he had to find the famous fountain in Plaça Reial, a place he had always wanted to visit.Es: En su camino, Juan cruzó el mercado de La Boquería, uno de los lugares más vibrantes de la ciudad.En: On his way, Juan crossed La Boquería market, one of the liveliest places in the city.Es: Su estómago rugió al percibir el aroma de las frutas frescas y el jamón.En: His stomach growled as he caught the aroma of fresh fruits and ham.Es: Tomó una manzana y continuó caminando.En: He grabbed an apple and continued walking.Es: Las callejuelas parecían laberintos.En: The alleys felt like mazes.Es: Giraba a la derecha, a la izquierda, aquí y allá.En: He turned right, left, here and there.Es: Se encontraba perdido, pero de alguna manera eso le complacía.En: He was lost, but somehow he found pleasure in it.Es: Siguió vagando por las calles empedradas, veía a las personas pasar y charlar.En: He continued wandering the cobblestone streets, watching people pass by and chat.Es: En cada cafetería que pasaba, la agradable melodía de las risas y las charlas fluían hacia él.En: In every café he passed, the pleasant melody of laughter and conversations flowed towards him.Es: El sol brillaba intensamente en el cielo azul.En: The sun shone brightly in the blue sky.Es: Juan miró su mapa una vez más, intentando situarse.En: Juan looked at his map once again, trying to orient himself.Es: Fue entonces cuando un amable anciano, sentado en un banco cerca de él, se acercó.En: It was then that a friendly old man, sitting on a bench nearby, approached him.Es: Tenía una barba larga y canosa y un bastón que parecía tallado a mano.En: He had a long, white beard and a cane that looked hand-carved.Es: "Pareces perdido, muchacho", dijo el anciano en un tono quebradizo pero amable.En: "You seem lost, young man," said the old man in a crackly yet kind voice.Es: Juan admitió que estaba buscando la fuente en Plaça Reial y el anciano se rio suavemente, "Estás un poco perdido, ese lugar es hacia la otra dirección.En: Juan admitted he was looking for the fountain in Plaça Reial and the old man chuckled softly, "You are a bit off track, that place is in the other direction."Es: "Con la ayuda del anciano, Juan salió del laberinto de las calles y finalmente llegó a la Plaça Reial.En: With the old man's help, Juan navigated out of the maze of streets and finally arrived at Plaça Reial.Es: Sus ojos se iluminaron al ver la hermosa fuente.En: His eyes lit up upon seeing the beautiful fountain.Es: El agua caía con un sonido gentil que era como música para sus oídos.En: The water fell with a gentle sound that was like music to his ears.Es: Ese día, Juan aprendió que la aventura a menudo llega cuando uno se pierde.En: That day, Juan learned that adventure often comes when one gets lost.Es: El encuentro con el anciano y la maravillosa fuente que finalmente encontró fueron joyas nacidas de su aparente desventura.En: The encounter with the old man and the wonderful fountain he eventually found were gems born from his apparent misfortune.Es: Desde entonces, siempre recordará su día de perderse por las calles de Barcelona, el día en que descubrió que cada calle de la ciudad tiene su propia historia.En: Since then, he will always remember his day of getting lost in the streets of Barcelona, the day he discovered that every street in the city has its own story.Es: Juan regresó a su casa sintiéndose gratificado, no sólo por al final descubrir la belleza de la fuente famosa, sino también por apreciar el encanto de las calles laberínticas de Barcelona.En: Juan returned home feeling gratified, not only for finally discovering the beauty of the famous fountain but also for appreciating the charm of Barcelona's labyrinthine streets. Vocabulary Words:Juan: Juanmorning: mañanaexcitement: emociónchest: pechowaiting: esperandoexplore: exploraríahidden: ocultosmysterious: misteriosostoast: tostadashoes: zapatosadventure: aventurabuildings: edificioshistory: historiaget lost: perdersestreets: callesparticularity: particularidadfountain: fuentemarket: mercadofruits: frutasapple: manzanamaze: laberintospeople: personaspass by: pasarchat: charlarsun: solblue sky: cielo azulold man: ancianobench: bancolost: perdido

In this episode, host Peuge interviews Sophia who has been passionate about travel since childhood. They discuss the Sophia's love for exploring different cultures, trying new foods, and debunking stereotypes about various countries. Sophia shares memorable moments from their travels, including a trip to Bali where she got engaged and formed lifelong friendships.The conversation highlights the joy of traveling with a partner who shares the same passion for exploration. They also touch upon the importance of parents exposing their children to different parts of the world, fostering a love for travel from an early age.Join Peuge Benjamin and Sophia as they delve into the transformative power of travel, discovering new perspectives, and creating unforgettable memories. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

In this episode of the Travel Tuesday Happy Hour podcast, Season 4 Voyage 22, Peuge interviews Wanda Jackson, also known as Aunt Wanda. Wanda is an amazing guest and a beloved figure among the 50 plus folks who were part of a trip from the United States to Morocco. She shares her story as a New Yorker, born and raised in New York City, currently living in Queens. Wanda has been working for a bank in Manhattan for an impressive 33 years, teaching tech support for the users. Despite her long career, Wanda is looking forward to retiring in four years to pursue her passion for travel.During the conversation, Wanda talks about her travel experiences, mentioning a memorable cruise with her mom and the bowling league. She reminisces about the camaraderie and fun they had, cruising together and meeting new people.This episode provides a glimpse into Wanda's life and her aspirations for retirement, where she aims to explore the world and enjoy her newfound freedom. Peuge captures the essence of Wanda's journey and her determination to make the most of her retirement.Tune in to this episode to hear Wanda's inspiring story and gain insights into the joys of travel and the importance of pursuing one's dreams. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Catalan Coffee Courage: A Tale of Brave Travelers in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/catalan-coffee-courage-a-tale-of-brave-travelers-in-barcelona Story Transcript:Ca: Un matí esplèndid banyava Barcelona amb llum daurada.En: One splendid morning, Barcelona was bathed in golden light.Ca: Els carrers estaven vius i ple de color.En: The streets were alive and full of color.Ca: A l'ombra de la majestuosa Sagrada Família, una cafeteria petita i acollidora havia obert les portes.En: In the shadow of the majestic Sagrada Família, a small and cozy cafe had opened its doors.Ca: Marta, Jordi i Laia entraren entusiasmats.En: Marta, Jordi, and Laia entered excitedly.Ca: Eren amics que estaven visitant Barcelona des de Madrid i volien tenir una experiència autèntica catalana.En: They were friends visiting Barcelona from Madrid and wanted to have an authentic Catalan experience.Ca: La Marta, la més atrevida del grup, va decidir que demanarien el cafè en català tot i que tenien un fort accent espanyol.En: Marta, the boldest of the group, decided they would order their coffee in Catalan even though they had a strong Spanish accent.Ca: La Marta, amb somriure nerviós a la cara, es va dirigir al barista.En: With a nervous smile on her face, Marta approached the barista.Ca: "Bones, vull un café con leche, por favor," va intentar dir en català, però el seu accent era tan evident que tota la cafeteria es va girar a mirar-la.En: "Bones, vull un café con leche, por favor," she attempted to say in Catalan, but her accent was so noticeable that the entire cafe turned to look at her.Ca: Tot i això, ella no es va desanimar i ho va intentar de nou.En: Nevertheless, she was undeterred and tried again.Ca: El barista, un home gran amb una gran barba blanca, va somriure.En: The barista, an elderly man with a large white beard, smiled.Ca: "Et refereixes a un 'cafè amb llet', oi?En: "Do you mean 'cafè amb llet', right?"Ca: " Va corregir-lo de bona gana.En: he kindly corrected her.Ca: La Marta va assentir emocionada, mentre que el Jordi i Laia es reien.En: Marta nodded excitedly, while Jordi and Laia laughed.Ca: Després de fer la seva comanda, els tres es van asseure a una taula prop de la finestra, gaudint de la vista de la ciutat i dels seus cafès recents.En: After placing their order, the three sat at a table near the window, enjoying the view of the city and their recent coffees.Ca: Tot i les mirades curioses i les rialles, es sentien orgullosos per haver-ho intentat.En: Despite the curious glances and laughter, they felt proud for having tried.Ca: La història va correr ràpidament per la cafeteria, fins que un altre client, un regular, va parlar.En: The story quickly spread around the cafe, until another customer, a regular, spoke up.Ca: Era un home vell i arrugat, la seva pell era com el paper de pell encès per la llum suau.En: He was an old, wrinkled man, his skin like parchment lit by the soft light.Ca: Va aixecar la seva tassa cap als tres visitants i va dir: "Un brindis per l'atreviment i l'esperit d'aprendre.En: He raised his cup to the three visitors and said, "A toast to bravery and the spirit of learning.Ca: Benvinguts a Barcelona!En: Welcome to Barcelona!"Ca: "Amb aquest encoratjament, Marta, Jordi i Laia continuaren la seva aventura a Barcelona amb molta més confiança.En: With this encouragement, Marta, Jordi, and Laia continued their adventure in Barcelona with much more confidence.Ca: Aquell simple acte de demanar un cafè en una llengua diferent s'havia convertit en una experiència inoblidable.En: That simple act of ordering coffee in a different language had become an unforgettable experience.Ca: I malgrat les seves dificultats iniciales, havien conquerit un petit però significatiu desafiament.En: And despite their initial difficulties, they had conquered a small yet meaningful challenge.Ca: La resta de la seva estada a Barcelona va estar plena de somriures, rialles i nombrosos intents de parlar en català.En: The rest of their stay in Barcelona was filled with smiles, laughter, and numerous attempts to speak Catalan.Ca: Recordaran sempre aquell dia a la cafeteria sota l'ombra de la Sagrada Família com el dia que van vèncer la seva por a l'estranger.En: They would always remember that day at the cafe under the shadow of the Sagrada Família as the day they overcame their fear of being in a foreign land. Vocabulary Words:Morning: MatíBarcelona: BarcelonaLight: LlumStreets: CarrersColor: ColorCafe: CafeteriaMarta: MartaJordi: JordiLaia: LaiaFriends: AmicsAuthentic: AutènticaCatalan: CatalàOrder: DemanarCoffee: CafèAccent: AccentBarista: BaristaSmile: SomriureNervous: NerviósFace: CaraCorrection: CorreccióExcited: EmocionadaLaugh: RiallesView: VistaCity: CiutatGuests: VisitantsBravery: AtrevimentLearning: AprendreWelcome: BenvingutsStay: EstadaAttempts: Intents

On this episode of the "on Tuesday happy hour" podcast, hosts Peuge interview Janelle and Antoine, a dynamic duo who have inspired their travel plans. Janelle and Antoine share their love for travel and how it all began with their first trip to Jamaica and their subsequent trips to New Orleans and for their honeymoon. The couple discusses their journey of discovering their shared passion for exploring new destinations and creating lasting memories together.As the conversation unfolds, Janelle and Antoine talk about their respective professions, with Janelle being a university administrator and Antoine being a commercial industrial electrician. They also share their roots in Philadelphia and how their move to the northeast has influenced their perspective on travel and life.Throughout the episode, the hosts and guests engage in a light-hearted conversation that showcases their genuine connection and love for travel. Listeners are treated to personal anecdotes, travel tips, and insights into the couple's travel experiences.Join Peuge as he delves into the world of Janelle and Antoine, discovering the joy and adventure that travel brings to their lives. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

In this episode, Peuge Benjamin interviews Nelson Tavares, a finance professional turned consultant, about his travel experiences and journey. Nelson shares his overwhelming and eye-opening trip to Africa, where he encountered different cultures and witnessed the disparity between rich and poor. He also discusses his love for travel, starting from his immigration to the United States and exploring various parts of the country through road trips and conferences.Nelson's curiosity expanded beyond the borders of the United States when his job took him to the Philippines, sparking a desire to see more of the world. He emphasizes the vastness of the globe and the need to explore beyond one's own country.Join Peuge Benjamin and Nelson Tavares as they explore the joys and challenges of traveling, embracing new cultures, and gaining a broader perspective on the world. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

In this episode, Peuge and Shibisha discuss various topics related to travel and personal experiences. They talk about the importance of exploring new places, the influence of family background on travel preferences, and the desire to immerse oneself in different cultures. Shibisha shares her love for New York and how it was her first travel destination, as well as her fascination with architecture and the desire to wander and discover new things. They also touch on the criteria for choosing travel destinations, including the uniqueness of the location, the language spoken, and the availability of good food. Overall, the episode provides insights into the joys and motivations behind traveling to new places. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

In this episode of Travel Tuesday happy hour, Peuge interviews Jenee Johnson and Claudius Johnson, founders of The Right within Experience and Holistic Services respectively. They discuss their work in the public health space and their focus on serving the African American community.Jenee Johnson emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and building resilience to take on missions with power and imagination. Claudius Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker, highlights their commitment to providing services to the community, particularly the African American and Brown communities.The conversation also touches upon their origins, with Jenee and Claudius being from New York, specifically Staten Island and Brooklyn. They share how they met in California through a mutual friend and the subsequent journey of their union.Don't miss this insightful and engaging episode featuring two inspiring individuals making a difference in their communities. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lost in Barcelona: A Journey of Discovery, Dance, and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-barcelona-a-journey-of-discovery-dance-and-friendship Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba calurosamente sobre la bulliciosa ciudad de Barcelona.En: The sun shone warmly over the bustling city of Barcelona.Es: Cerca del mercado de La Boquería, Alejando, un joven curioso, estaba admirando las coloridas frutas y los artículos diversos vendidos por los vendedores.En: Near La Boquería market, Alejandro, a curious young man, was admiring the colorful fruits and various items sold by the vendors.Es: Con un mapa en la mano, se aventuraba por el laberinto de angostas callejuelas adoquinadas de la antigua residencia de los reyes góticos.En: With a map in his hand, he ventured through the maze of narrow cobblestone streets of the ancient residence of the Gothic kings.Es: Una, dos, tres vueltas y Alejandro comenzó a perderse, su mapa ya no era una guía confiable.En: One, two, three turns, and Alejandro started to get lost, his map was no longer a reliable guide.Es: Pronto, percibió una melodía en la distancia, los sonidos de guitarras y taconeos atraían su atención.En: Soon, he heard a melody in the distance, the sounds of guitars and footwork caught his attention.Es: Guiado por su curiosidad, siguió el sonido hasta que se encontró en un edificio antiguo, cuyo cartel decía: Escuela de Flamenco de Gabriela y Javier.En: Guided by his curiosity, he followed the sound until he found himself in an old building, whose sign read: Gabriela and Javier's Flamenco School.Es: Sin pensarlo dos veces, entró.En: Without thinking twice, he entered.Es: Allí, ante sus ojos, se desarrollaba una danza vibrante y apasionada al son de la música flamenca.En: There, before his eyes, a vibrant and passionate dance unfolded to the sound of flamenco music.Es: Gabriela, la maestra, giraba al compás de los acordes, su vestido rojo y negro revoloteaba, mientras que Javier, con su camisa abierta blanca dando un aire gallardo, llevaba el ritmo con sus tacones.En: Gabriela, the teacher, spun to the rhythm of the chords, her red and black dress fluttering, while Javier, with his open white shirt giving him a gallant air, kept the beat with his heels.Es: Tras un escueto aplauso por la sorpresa, Alejandro fue rociado con una calurosa bienvenida.En: After a brief applause for the surprise, Alejandro was showered with a warm welcome.Es: Gabriela, con una sonrisa, le ofreció un lugar en su clase, pensando que era un alumno nuevo.En: Gabriela, with a smile, offered him a place in her class, thinking he was a new student.Es: Aunque Alejandro protestó, explicando su situación, la persistente y alegre Gabriela logró convencerlo de probar una lección.En: Although Alejandro protested, explaining his situation, the persistent and cheerful Gabriela convinced him to try a lesson.Es: Las primeras horas fueron difíciles para Alejandro.En: The first few hours were difficult for Alejandro.Es: Enredarse con sus propios pies y luchar con el ritmo fue un desafío.En: Getting tangled up with his own feet and struggling with the rhythm was a challenge.Es: Pero, bajo la guía segura y paciente de Gabriela y Javier, comenzó a soltarse.En: But, under the secure and patient guidance of Gabriela and Javier, he began to loosen up.Es: Pronto, las risas llenaron la sala de baile, incluso los obstáculos se convirtieron en diversión.En: Soon, laughter filled the dance hall, and even the obstacles turned into fun.Es: Alejandro nunca pensó que disfrutaría tanto del flamenco.En: Alejandro never thought he would enjoy flamenco so much.Es: Le pareció desafiante, pero apasionante al mismo tiempo.En: It seemed challenging, yet exciting at the same time.Es: Gabriela y Javier se convirtieron en buenos amigos, y gracias a ellos, redescubrió un nuevo amor por la danza, algo que nunca habría explorado si no se hubiera perdido.En: Gabriela and Javier became good friends, and thanks to them, he rediscovered a new love for dance, something he would have never explored if he hadn't gotten lost.Es: Finalmente, la lección terminó, las despedidas fueron extendidas y las sonrisas compartidas.En: Finally, the lesson ended, farewells were extended, and smiles were shared.Es: Alejandro, aunque inicialmente perdido en las callejuelas de Barcelona, en realidad encontró algo valioso: una nueva pasión y nuevos amigos.En: Alejandro, although initially lost in the streets of Barcelona, actually found something valuable: a new passion and new friends.Es: Regresó al mercado de La Boquería donde comenzó su día.En: He returned to La Boquería market where his day began.Es: Pero esta vez, en lugar de sentirse perdido, se sintió lleno de vida y calidez.En: But this time, instead of feeling lost, he felt full of life and warmth.Es: Miró hacia atrás hacia ese antiguo edificio de flamenco y se dio cuenta de que no fue un accidente terminar allí, sino que fue una desviación necesaria en su viaje.En: He looked back at that old flamenco building and realized that ending up there was not an accident, but rather a necessary detour in his journey. 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In this episode of the Travel Tuesday Happy Hour, Peuge interviews Florcy Morrison, also known as Crypto Flossing, about the fascinating world of Web3 and NFTs. They discuss the evolution of the Internet from Web1 to Web3, highlighting the immersive experience and data ownership that Web3 offers. Lexi explains the concept of crypto flossing and shares her journey from being an art gallery owner to entering the crypto world. She emphasizes the need for scalability and the integration of technology in business.Stay tuned for more exciting interviews and moments from the Voice 22 event. Don't forget to subscribe and click the notification button to be notified of new episodes. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

In this episode of Travel Tuesday happy hour, Peuge interviews the incredible Jackie, an undercover superstar who is involved in various entrepreneurial ventures. Jackie shares her experiences as a project manager and co-owner of several businesses, including property management. They discuss the highs and lows of being a serial entrepreneur and the excitement of exploring different opportunities.The conversation also touches on Jackie's passion for travel and how she got started with international trips after college. From her first international trip in 2017 to her love for warm destinations, Jackie shares her journey of discovering new places and experiencing different cultures.Peuge and Jackie also briefly talk about their childhood trips to Disney and the allure of the magical theme park, both for kids and adults.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Jackie's entrepreneurial pursuits, her travel adventures, and the joy of embracing new experiences. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Delights: Discovering the Charm in the Small Things Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/barcelonas-delights-discovering-the-charm-in-the-small-things Story Transcript:Ca: Marta, la nostra protagonista, és una jove curiosa i aventurera que ha vingut a Barcelona.En: Marta, our protagonist, is a curious and adventurous young woman who has come to Barcelona.Ca: S'ha passejat per les enrevessades carrerons empedrats de la Ciutat Vella, ha gaudit de les vistes panoràmiques des del cim del Montjuïc i ha quedat captivada per la magnificència de la Sagrada Família.En: She has wandered through the winding cobblestone streets of the Old City, enjoyed the panoramic views from the top of Montjuïc, and was captivated by the magnificence of the Sagrada Família.Ca: Avui, Marta decidi descobrir una d'aquestes petits cafeteries de barri que es troba al costat del mercat de la Boqueria.En: Today, Marta decides to discover one of those small neighborhood cafes that is located next to the Boqueria market.Ca: La cambrera, una dama de complexió petita, però de gran energia, la saluda amb un somriure radiant.En: The waitress, a lady of petite build but with great energy, greets her with a radiant smile.Ca: Marta, guiada pel cansament dels seus peus i la frescor del local, decideix demanar una beguda per hidratar-se.En: Marta, guided by the tiredness of her feet and the freshness of the place, decides to order a drink to hydrate herself.Ca: "Un cafè amb llet, si us plau", diu Marta.En: "A coffee with milk, please," says Marta.Ca: La cambrera alça una cella, divertida.En: The waitress raises an eyebrow, amused.Ca: El seu somriure es torna més ampli i després d'una risa lleugera, respon: "Es diu 'cafè amB llet', amor!En: Her smile widens and after a light laugh, she responds, "It's called 'cafè amB llet', my dear!Ca: Aquí a Catalunya pronunciem la B en aquesta paraula".En: Here in Catalonia, we pronounce the B in this word."Ca: El seu accent era cantarí, suau i alegre.En: Her accent was melodic, soft, and joyful.Ca: Marta somriu, vermella de vergonya, però ràpidament es posa a riure de la seva equivocació.En: Marta smiles, blushing with embarrassment, but quickly starts laughing at her mistake.Ca: La cambrera li entrega el seu "cafè amB llet", amb un somriure encara més gran.En: The waitress hands her the "cafè amB llet", with an even bigger smile.Ca: Marta l'agafa agraïda, i amb cura diu: "Gràcies per la correcció.En: Marta takes it gratefully and carefully says, "Thank you for the correction.Ca: De veritat necessito aquest 'cafè amB llet'".En: I really need this 'cafè amB llet'."Ca: Amb aquesta experiència, Marta se sent local i apreciada.En: With this experience, Marta feels like a local and appreciated.Ca: La seva estona asseguda a la cafeteria es torna un moment per reflexionar.En: Her time spent sitting in the café becomes a moment for reflection.Ca: Es dóna compte que aquest viatge és més que simplement veure llocs i prendre fotos.En: She realizes that this trip is more than just seeing places and taking photos.Ca: No importa quantes vegades es pugui trobar amb dificultats o equívocs, sempre hi haurà algú disposat a ajudar-la i guiar-la pel camí correcte.En: No matter how many times she may encounter difficulties or misunderstandings, there will always be someone willing to help her and guide her in the right direction.Ca: Marta beu el seu cafè amb una gran somriure, gaudint del sabor i també de l'ambient càlid.En: Marta drinks her coffee with a big smile, enjoying the taste and the warm ambiance.Ca: Es sent llesta per a més aventures a Barcelona.En: She feels ready for more adventures in Barcelona.Ca: I, bretol, amb aquest petit incident del 'cafè amB llet', Marta s'ha adonat que fins i tot les petites coses poden enriquir la seva experiència de viatge.En: And with this little incident of the 'cafè amB llet', Marta realizes that even the small things can enrich her travel experience.Ca: Amb aquest pensament, Marta s'aixeca, deixa una mica de propina a la cambrera i es disposa a sortir a l'exterior, preparada per a la seva pròxima aventura.En: With this thought, Marta stands up, leaves a little tip for the waitress, and prepares to head outside, ready for her next adventure. Vocabulary Words:Marta: Martaprotagonist: protagonistacurious: curiosaadventurous: aventureraBarcelona: Barcelonawandered: passejatstreets: carreronsenjoyed: gauditviews: vistescaptivated: captivadaSagrada Família: Sagrada Famíliatoday: avuidecides: decididiscover: descobrirneighborhood: cafeteries de barrinext to: al costat demarket: mercatwaitress: cambreralady: damapetite: petitabuild: complexióenergy: energiagreets: saludaradiant: somriure radiantsmile: somriureguided: guiadatiredness: cansamentfeet: peusfreshness: frescorplace: local

In this episode of the Happy Hour podcast, host Peuge Benjamin interviews Donna, a showroom and showroom sample manager for Ralph Lauren. Donna shares her love for traveling and exploring different cultures and architecture. They discuss Donna's experiences meeting Ralph Lauren himself and her long-standing career with the company. Donna also talks about her roots in New York City and her first travel experience to Disney World. She describes the magic of visiting Cinderella's house and recommends the experience to others.For more engaging episodes and interviews, don't forget to subscribe, like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future releases. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

Sandra reveals that her first trip was to Miami during college, which sparked her passion for travel. From then on, she embarked on numerous trips, seeking out exciting adventures and new experiences. As she entered her 40s, relaxation became a key focus for her travels.While Zandra has visited various destinations, she still has a bucket list of places she wants to explore, particularly in Asia. Tokyo, Okinawa, Bali, and Thailand are among the top destinations she hopes to visit soon.During the conversation, Zandra also shares her most memorable trip so far, a journey to East Africa for a wedding. She recounts the emotional experience of visiting Uganda, where her friend's family sought refuge during the Rwandan genocide.Tune in to this episode of Java Tuesday for an inspiring conversation with Sandra Haywood, a true travel enthusiast with a thirst for adventure, learning, and cultural immersion. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

In this episode of the podcast, Peuge welcomes a special guest, Yomi, a forensic accountant, chief diversity officer, and mentor within the Royal to Project. Yomi shares her background and experiences, including her Nigerian heritage and her first trip to Nigeria. She talks about the sense of connection and belonging she felt when meeting her extended family and the contrast between Nigeria and Texas.Yomi also discusses her early travel experiences and how they shaped her perspective on comfort and gratitude. She recounts her curiosity about world events during the Iraq war, which led her to pursue a career in accounting. The episode offers insights into Yomi's journey and her perspective on travel.Tune in to this engaging episode to learn more about Yomi's experiences, her reflections on travel, and the valuable life lessons she has gained along the way. Episode Credits:Produced, edited, and mixed by Peuge BenjaminArtwork design by Peuge Benjamin and Deb CarsonSoftware Used:Adobe Premier ProAdobe PodcastGlorifyMevoEquipment Used:Zoom Podtrack 8Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast MicMevo Wireless Live Streaming CamerasLinks: Be sure to follow, comment, and tag fun parts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and YouTube.Visit our website: Podcast - Atomics Travels

Click here for the show notes:Today, we're thrilled to introduce Christian, a key member of the team behind the Vegan Resort Von Kernvoll in the captivating region of Mecklenburg. Join us as Christian shares the inspiring story behind this exceptional resort and the team's commitment to providing a truly extraordinary vegan-friendly environment. Discover what sets the Vegan Resort Von Kernvoll apart and why it should be at the top of your must-visit list for a unique blend of nature, tranquility, and compassionate living. Whether you're a seasoned vegan traveler or new to plant-based adventures, this episode promises to unveil the secrets of Mecklenburg. Let's dive into this captivating conversation with Christian! Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Click here for the show notes:Meet Giannis Santhis: A Vegan Hospitality VisionaryJoin us on our podcast as we welcome Giannis Santhis, the brilliant mind behind GOJI Vegan Hotel in Rhodes, Greece. Discover the essence of sustainable living and veganism at GOJI, where guests experience authentic Greek hospitality and delectable vegan cuisine. Explore Rhodes' vegan-friendly charm and local dining options as Giannis shares invaluable insights for vegan travelers. Tune in to our conversation and be inspired by Giannis's dedication to a compassionate and eco-conscious world. Embrace the beauty of veganism, sustainable travel, and the magic of GOJI Vegan Hotel! Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Have you ever considered what your life would look like if you abandoned societal norms and embraced a life of travel and unconventional learning? Lainie Liberti, did just that - and her journey will inspire you to reimagine your own path. From changing her name on her 40th birthday to adopting the world schooling lifestyle, Lainies story is a testament to the power of living life on your own terms.We have known Lainie since before we took our first long road trip. We had a newborn baby and planned to drive through Europe for three months, In a small car with four kids; the youngest was just four months. I remember how insecure we felt, and the need to find like-minded was big - so we were very happy when we got to know Lainie through her first Facebook group - way back when.The Baby in question, Fjord, is now 11 years old and has been full-time-traveling more than half his life.Join us as we discuss Lainie's transition from traditional public school education to a free-flowing learning approach with her son and how her experiences have shaped her parenting and self-discovery journey. We delve into the importance of community support in the world schooling movement, sharing insights and advice from our own experiences and those of others in our global network.But it's not all smooth sailing. We also tackle the tough subject of facing fears and emotions head-on for personal growth. Discover how Lainie processes her fears and learns to separate thought from belief using powerful tools like Byron Katie's "The Work." Our conversation will reveal how embracing emotions and developing inner strength can ultimately lead to becoming the best possible parent and partner in our children's learning journeys. The first time we met Lainie face to face was in 2019 in Granada - a true blessing. Lainie was among those who inspired us to roam the earth. So here she is, and we hope she will inspire you as well :)If you've ever felt the tug of your inner adventurer, this episode is for you.

A short episode this Monday to wrap up 2022 with some stats from the year (I love a stat), share some goals for 2023 and of course thank every single one of you for supporting the podcast. Thanks so much to all my guests who have come on in 2022 and made the content so awesome! We have covered a serious amount of countries and different styles of travelling this year, there is plenty there to inspire you so please get stuck in. Happy New Year and here is to an awesome travelled filled 2023! Be inspired! MY NEW PODCAST/YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastWinging It Travel PodcastDiscovery Car Hire - https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Jhammo89My Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/wingingittravelpodcast SIGN UP TODAYWhat is on offer?1. One bonus episode every month2. Ad-free content3. Early access to episodes (24 hours)4. Exclusive added feature on every episode5. Patron shout-out6. Ad hoc bonus episodes7. Receive my Digital Travel Planner8. Receive my monthly magazine for the podcastPrice£4/$7.50 (CAD)/$6 USD per monthMERCHANDISE STORE - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance whilst travelling and/or working remotely? Book below using SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expedia Canadahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Book Hotels with Hotel.comhttps://hotels.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lqg8U/creativeref:1011l66932/destination:https://uk.hotels.com/?pos=HCOM_UK&locale=en_GBContact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/jameshammondtravel - https://www.instagram.com/jameshammondtravel/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! Support the podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1 Thanks for your support, James!

Hello and welcome to number 93! This week I am joined by Leanne and Lyle from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast. I love Australia and Australians so this was super fun to record, I laughed a lot in this one! Today we discuss Leanne + Lyle's slow travel lifestyle and specifically their recent trip to Spain where they visited over 40 cities, towns and villages. We also delve into their own great country as well as New Zealand + Japan. These guys do love a joke and are a joy to interview and speak to, you must check out their podcast. Do you want to hear their most overrated travel destination? If so, you are in for a shock! Ever thought of going for the 'slow travel' lifestyle? Then this episode is for you! Thanks to these guys for coming on. Enjoy and be inspired.Beach Travel Wine PodcastWebsite - https://www.beachtravelwine.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/beachtravelwine/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beachtravelwine/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beach-travel-wine-podcast/id1638075234Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/3WbQWXzZsY5ok0Bk2mZdHK?si=b91c186601aa42b4MY NEW PODCAST/YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastWinging It Travel PodcastMy Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/wingingittravelpodcast SIGN UP TODAYWhat is on offer?1. One bonus episode every month2. Ad-free content3. Early access to episodes (24 hours)4. Exclusive added feature on every episode5. Patron shout-out6. Ad hoc bonus episodes7. Receive my Digital Travel Planner8. Receive my monthly magazine for the podcastPrice£4/$7.50 (CAD)/$6 USD per monthMERCHANDISE STORE - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance whilst travelling and/or working remotely? Book below using SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expediahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/ jameshammondtravel - https://www.instagram.com/jameshammondtravel/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! Support the podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1 Thanks for your support, James!

Welcome to the 16th episode of this Friday Series and this week I give some reaction to Brian and Will's episode, I talk about what is to come on the podcast in terms of guests for the rest of 2022 and then finish the episode with some stories about my time at the Brazil World Cup in 2014. I give a special mention to Lee Thompson who co-owns the tour company Flash Pack who I met on a photoshoot at the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio, a funny story to go with that. Thanks for tuning in! MY NEW PODCAST/YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastWinging It Travel PodcastMy Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/wingingittravelpodcast SIGN UP TODAYWhat is on offer?1. One bonus episode every month2. Ad-free content3. Early access to episodes (24 hours)4. Exclusive added feature on every episode5. Patron shout-out6. Ad hoc bonus episodes7. Receive my Digital Travel Planner8. Receive my monthly magazine for the podcastPrice£4/$7.50 (CAD)/$6 USD per monthMERCHANDISE STORE - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance whilst travelling and/or working remotely? Book below using SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expediahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/ jameshammondtravel - https://www.instagram.com/jameshammondtravel/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! Support the podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1 Thanks for your support, James!

Hello and welcome to number 83, this week I am joined by Jack + Maddie who are currently travelling Central + South America for 18 months. They have both just completed 10 months of their journey and they describe all on this episode. We cover Central America and touch on Colombia where they were when we recorded this episode. They are now in Ecuador after winning the Selina Road Trip Competition (as we speak) and we talk about this competition too. A fantastic episode with so many anecdotes, lessons learnt, brilliant tips, great laughs and some good ole travel inspiration. If you want to follow their journey, you can check them out below. Thanks for listening and be inspired. Jack + MaddieInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.pursuit.of.silliness/Selina RoadTrip - https://welcome.selina.com/roadtrip/MY NEW PODCAST/YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Trendy Coffee PodcastPlease follow and subscribe below.YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB8CA0tAk3ILcqEZ39a33gPodcast Links - https://linktr.ee/thetrendycoffeepodcastWinging It Travel PodcastMy Patreon Page - https://www.patreon.com/wingingittravelpodcast SIGN UP TODAYWhat is on offer?1. One bonus episode every month2. Ad-free content3. Early access to episodes (24 hours)4. Exclusive added feature on every episode5. Patron shout-out6. Ad hoc bonus episodes7. Receive my Digital Travel Planner8. Receive my monthly magazine for the podcastPrice£4/$7.50 (CAD)/$6 USD per monthMERCHANDISE STORE - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Want some insurance whilst travelling and/or working remotely? Book below using SafetyWing.https://safetywing.com?referenceID=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_source=wingingittravelpodcast&utm_medium=AmbassadorBook Flights With Expediahttps://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lqfY7/creativeref:1100l68075/destination:https://www.expedia.com/Flights?siteid=1&langid=1033Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/ jameshammondtravel - https://www.instagram.com/jameshammondtravel/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelTwitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastWingingReview - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244 or alternately you can leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts! Support the podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wingingitEtsy StoreBuy my Digital Travel Planner - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1220056512/digital-travel-planner?click_key=c580edd56767d7b03612dfae3b122f32e15fe1ec%3A1220056512&click_sum=80ff0159&ref=shop_home_recs_2Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1216492546/winging-it-travel-podcast-stickers?click_key=ed1139c660585f268a8192aa8c136a5915118968%3A1216492546&click_sum=b8a8a048&ref=shop_home_recs_1&frs=1 Thanks for your support, James!

Hello everyone, today we're going to talk about finding your self-worth and living your life to its fullest with Roger Williams who is a writer, podcaster, adventurer, and Head Crosser Offer of his bucket list. After more than 30 years working in the youth development and teaching field, a year in quarantine, and two heart attacks, Roger embarked on an adult gap year to prioritize a life in which he is known not by his professional work, but by the way he lives his life and the people he grows relationships with. Now, he is traveling around the world to cross items off his bucket list and inspiring others to do the same. In the episode, we discuss about Roger's lifestyle, and how he's living nowadays and managing to cross off things on his bucket list while being connected to his family and loved ones. We explore a lot of important and interesting topics like the weirdest thing on his bucket list and the weirdest thing Roger ate while he was in Spain. We also discussed about his motivation and reason behind choosing this lifestyle and what caused this huge shift in his life and thoughts on American work-life balance in general.   Go to www.thestandard.academy/getmagazine to become one of the first to get my digital magazine for free that'll help you create a kick-ass life.   Links to Roger's social channels and podcast:   Socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/crosseroffer Instagram: @crosser.offer   Podcast: The Crossing It Off Podcast: All major streaming services, including YouTube and Facebook Mobile https://open.spotify.com/show/3aQdYa2LOrJEwzu51Rv4hA   A bit about me (Dr Orest Komarnyckyj): Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj enjoyed a prestigious career as a periodontal regenerative surgeon moving to a new passion in June 2018. He retired after a 33-year career to pursue new passions. At 69 Dr. Orest has taken on a new role as an Interviewer and Podcaster and government-certified Old Guy. He streams from his new home in Las Vegas, NV. He lives with his wife of 29 years, Oksana. His status as an empty-nesters with two out of college-employed children has left him with time and energy to share decades of successes, failures, and wisdom.   Timestamps for the episode: 00:00 - Precap 00:42 - Podcast intro 01:50 - Guest introduction 03:03 - What is the most important thing you've done today? 03:30 - What made Roger leave his previous career? 05:40 - What do you think keeps people from doing what they want with their life? 07:10 - Does corporations really want you to have a work-life balance? 10:25 - When did you choose this life? 13:10 - What surprised you the most on this journey that you're taking? 15:30 - How do you figure out where you're gonna go? 17:00 - Keeping relations in today's world 18:30 - Have you ever felt endargered or threatened? 23:05 - Commercial 23:40 - Commercial ends/Scam city 24:15 - Have you ever found yourself in an awkward situation? 27:50 - Was there anything that you've eaten that surprised you? 29:40 - How do you keep in touch with your family when you're traveling? 31:30 - How often do you add to your list? 33:00 - Have you ever crossed stuff off that you haven't done that you said like, I thought about it, and I don't want to do that 34:38 - What's the weirdest things you got in your list? 37:50 - What advice would you give to someone who wants to get into this lifestyle? 40:30 - Last words 42:30 - Where can people find you and your podcast? 45:42 - Outro

Working as a Banker and a Travel Agent made a good combination for Linda King. She is now an expert on advising people how to save money by traveling.Travel well without the cost is a good motto.This also applies to International travel, where many people just assume that it has to be more expensive to take a trip out of the country rather than stay in a hotel or rent a home on the beach close to home. In addition, there are many ways to earn "points" on airlines and hotel programs, but using them at the right time can also provide savings.It all sounds complicated, but its not.So, if you have any ambition to travel to a faraway destination but are thinking that it is too costly, well maybe think again.As far as other factors are concerned: healthcare, safety, jetlag, locations, to name a few, Linda probably has the answers .Check her out here:https://twitter.com/the_travelistahttps://www.instagram.com/thesmartravelistahttps://www.facebook.com/Thesmartravelistahttps://www.thesmarttravelista.com

Welcome to Episode 43! Today my good friend Adam Bamford (Bambi) brings a friend with him namely Godders so they can talk about their gap year experience in South East Asia. Godders also talks about his time living and working in Australia and gives some great advice. This is a brilliant anecdotal episode where each of us rekindled some memories we had forgotten about. This is the whole point of these conversations regarding travelling. They are there to bring happiness and motivation to see the world. This won't disappoint. Countries covered in this episode are Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore and Australia! Thanks for supporting the podcast wherever you are in the world! Happy listening!Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelPodchaser Review - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244Thanks, James!

When material things and wealth do not become the most important thing in a person's life, but rather the need to help other people, even if just for a few months, is very commendable. Amy and her husband were living comfortably in a NYC apartment but decided to sell all of their belongings and buy a one-way ticket to Ghana to volunteer at a breast cancer non-profit facility.Covid came along and they ended up being stuck in Ghana for 7 months. Many people made comments such as, "That must have sucked!" I wasn't surprised to hear Amy say, "It didn't suck at all." In fact it was an experience they will treasure for a long time.Occasionally, I hear derogatory comments about countries from people who have never been there or understand their culture. To me, that is just wrong. This is why travel is so important and educational.Amy is a "Life Transformation & Mental Fitness Coach", and being a Digital Nomad, she is able to help people everywhere, wherever she is in the World. Isn't technology wonderful.Find her at these places:https://amyyipcoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycyip/https://www.facebook.com/amyyipcoaching

Welcome to episode 31! Today I discuss the top five places that I want to travel to next and give the reasons why. Reasons such as learning Spanish, seeing wildlife, doing road trips, drinking coffee as well as adventure are some of the hooks which attach me to the countries that I have chosen for this episode. I hope it inspires you to travel and gives you an insight in to what I am thinking in terms of the type of travel I want to do as well as the reasons why. Enjoy!Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelPodchaser Review - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244Thanks, James!

Welcome to number 30! Andy and I talk about his ill fated timing with his Australian Work Visa, plans to move to Slovakia, his short and sweet time in Korea and some top destinations in Europe he has been to. It was great to catch up with my good friend from Norwich and you will find this in some of the anecdotal chat we partake in. Enjoy!!!Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelPodchaser Review - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244Thanks, James!

Welcome to Episode 25! This week I name my top 10 things I have learnt on my travels that I would advise myself or new travellers right now if they were embarking on a trip into the depths of the world. Really fun doing this little episode today and I hope it helps! Enjoy!Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelPodchaser Review - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244Thanks, James!

Hello and welcome to number 23! Today my partner Emma and I talk about some of the travelling we have done together. We discuss Malaysia, mountain summits, hostels, New Zealand and Bagan. We hope giving a couple's perspective will inspire people to travel together. Enjoy!Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelPodchaser Review - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244Thanks, James!

In Emily's own words:"After years of living and working in 4 different countries, several immigrations and changes in my professional directions I realized that I would like to create a new life chapter full of passion, health, and purpose. I created International Lifestyle Consulting company, which is helping people to find the destination, create a personal plan, and customized solution for the best place for life, work, and retirement overseas based on customer budget, personal preferences, desired lifestyle. "Personally, I have lived in 5 countries, but all locations were work related. I still think about spending  3 - 4 months living in another country and knowing how fulfilling, educational and exciting it would be. Thailand, Costa Rica, Spain and Portugal come to mind, but everyone has their own opinions.For Americans, you would be amazed at the number of people who take the plunge each year of which the reasons are numerous.  Some move to countries close-by, within a few hours plane ride, while others  relocated to places far away.Maybe do it for a month or two, but it will be an experience you will never forget.Emily will provide the knowledge, advice and re-assurance you need, so if you have considered a move, then it may be a great time to do it.Find her here:www.emilybron.comwww.facebook.com/InternationalLifestyleConsultingEmilyBronwww.instagram.com/ebron_international_consulting/www.twitter.com/BelayevEmiliawww.linkedin.com/in/emily-belayev-bron/

Hello and welcome to this week's new episode where I discuss my new business start up, what I offer, how you can benefit from this service and plans for the future. This has been six months in the making and I am excited to get this going. Please listen and share to as many people as you know. Enjoy!Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelPodchaser Review - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244Thanks, James!

Welcome to this bumper episode with Hayley Cambridge. Get your swear jar out as you are going to need to it! We discuss The Cotswolds, all inclusive holidays, St Kitts and Nevis, Western Australia, Melbourne and then more Perth. Hope you enjoy it!Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelPodchaser Review - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244Thanks, James!

Do you love to try new food?  Do you like to experiment with new cuisines? What about learning a new culture and having some fun along the way? Then a cooking class is a must to include in your tour of Vietnam.Not every country offers up Cooking Classes like they do in Vietnam. Cooking classes in Vietnam have a wide range of offerings including seafood, vegan and vegetarian, and will take you on a journey from farm to market, to table. Even, if you don't like to cook, you will find out WHY food tastes so good in Vietnam and what impact the region has on what you are eating. Why do just one class, when each area offers up something different in their cuisine?Vietnamese have a love affair with food and you will too after you do a cooking class. This is why I am excited about my guest today.On the show today, we have Chef Tracey Lister. As a chef, author, trainer, and cultural expert in Vietnamese cuisine she has some important insights to share with us about the real value of doing a cooking class in every region you visit to better understand the nuances of the locality you are in.  She also has a restaurant, The Brunswick Kitchen & Cooking School, in Melbourne, Australia where you can learn some of these skills ONLINE.Through Tracey, we also learn more about the establishment of KOTO ( Based in Hanoi).  This establishment has for many years been a charity cooking school and life skills institute for many impoverished Vietnamese students. Tracey was part of the start-up of this well-known and revered institute, alongside the Founder Jimmy Pham. Through their work, hundreds of students have broken the cycle of poverty and gone on to achieve gainful employment.In today's episode, we will explore:The incredible cultural experience you get through cooking classes in Vietnam. The ancient way that meals are still prepared today in VietnamHow the cuisine is influenced by its proximity to the border countries and why we recommend you do more than one classChef Tracey Lister's Books:Vietnamese Street FoodReal Vietnamese Cooking: Homestyle Recipes From Hanoi to Ho Chi MinhChef Tracey Lister's Restaurant & Cooking School The Brunswick KitchenKOTO Training Restaurant - https://www.koto.com.au/koto-training-restaurantsKOTO's philosophy Know One, Teach One is well ingrained among  Staff, Trainees and Graduates.Please check out for more information -  www.whataboutvietnam.comPlease rate and review on your iPhone - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-about-vietnam-traveller-insights/id1513095454

Yep, this is "Living on the Edge" stuff. Ian is an Australian but currently living in London for this moment in time. He has lived on 5 continents, so chances are that he'll be going somewhere else quite soon.He is an International Safety and Performance Coach (for humans and organizations), which he explains in detail on this podcast episode.  In one sentence, it is basically the science of systems-driven behavior and understanding of how and why people make mistakes.I always thought that there was some science reasoning behind my occasional decision making process.This occupation involves travel and sometimes to places where most of us would not even consider for a split second.Listen to why he was involved in some admirable work in North Korea and yes he did send a bouquet of flowers to the country's glorious leader as a goodwill gesture. With near misses in Libya and the Congo that could have ended badly, he has swam with great white sharks,  climbed an active volcano and consumed jungle plant medicine to name a few.His life is one big adventure, but even though some of his activities are somewhat risky,  it is all educational and fulfilling. You can find Ian here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/safetycoachhttps://facebook.com/ipcollins  

Hoi An hits your visitor radar! Again. You have limited time, and you want to know what are the best things to see and do in Hoi An? Who do you trust to give you the best advice? Give me a local anytime?I love to get the unfabricated, hidden gems, and the inside story from a local. A local Expat is even better, as most likely they have similar tastes, and  standards, maybe even expectations; and there isn't the language or translation barrier to overcome.Today's episode is a gift. I guarantee you, you will be transported by Sharon Sweeney to those Top 10 things to enjoy in Hoi An, over and over again in your mind. Even before you set foot in Vietnam. A well-traveled lady, Sharon is one of the founding partners of Hoi An Now, a trusted website and resource for visitors and locals. Sharon offers up her best suggestions and vivid descriptions of the experiences you can have. It is a feast for the senses!Sharon joins the program as a talented storyteller, writer, publisher, actor, teacher and journalist. You will resonate with her instantly.If you would like to know more about Hoi An, I strongly suggest you check out the website www.hoiannow.com to help you plan your trip and local experiences.SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast.  It's FREE (this way you get notified when a new episode is published, usually every fortnight), rate, review and share my podcast with any of your friends or fellow travelers who are considering a visit to this beautiful country.You can listen on any of your favourite channels - Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Iheart RadioCheck out our website for further Traveller information, Tours, Tips, Hints and Experiences to consider. www.whataboutvietnam.comEmail me for further information. I am happy to help: whataboutvietnam@gmail.comPlease rate, review and share your thoughts through my Facebook page – I'd love to hear what you think. https://www.facebook.com/whataboutvietnamDo you have a topic, destination or experience you would like featured on the show? Email me now - whataboutvietnam@gmail.com 

While covid-19 has put a damper on many of our travel plans for the summer, it's not stopping us from talking about our favorite places this week! Susan is sharing about her place of birth - Guatemala - and all of the gorgeous sights and natural attractions for anyone looking to plan a trip! And Bethany and Rachel are sharing about their favorite US vacation spots, from childhood road trips to beach towns and amusement parks. We're talking about the destinations on our bucket lists and more. Come dream with us!

The crew discuss travel nappies, their best and worst press trips, and a post-lockdown trip to Tina Turner's head...

Michelle is full of tales of Western Australia, where she's been quokka bothering on Rottnest Island and enjoying a tipple in the state's famous Margaret River wine region.

In this episode of The Blog Readings, I'll be reading a post from another blog! Not too long ago I had the privilege to welcome Chelsey Schultz, creator and author of The Ninja Gypsy, on the podcast. We had a great conversation about travel safety, which is a topic that I take great interest in and like to talk about from time to time. Recently, Chelsey published a post on her blog titled Top Tips for Bar Safety that I found very insightful. I don't frequent bars very often when I travel, so when it comes to travel safety, I'd say that this isn't my specialty. Therefore, I reached out to Chelsey to see if I could borrow her expertise on the subject and share her post. And that's what I'll be reading in today's episode. Thank you Chelsey for allowing me to read it aloud! To read her entire post, click HERE! Connect with Chelsey www.theninjagypsy.com Instagram Facebook Pinterest And check out Chelsey's book!: Inspired: The Stories of Nine Solo Female Travelers Chelsey also created a Facebook group called Safe Travel for Women. Where female travelers share their tips, ideas, and general information on how to travel the world safely. Lastly, tune into Chelsey's appearance on the podcast HERE! Thank you for listening! To hear more great episodes like this one, click here! Also, don't forget to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a good review! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. Also be sure to join our FREE closed Facebook group, Travel Titans, and interact with other travelers like you! And don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social media platforms: Instagram Facebook Twitter And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

I've come to the realization that so far most of my episodes of The Blog Readings (TBR) have been more on the philosophical side. And I haven't talked very much about practical applications for travel. So for this TBR episode, I decided to share an earlier blog post that I wrote recently titled, 10 Rookie Travel Mistakes To Avoid. The mistakes listed in this post are ones that I've made myself or have observed other travelers make. And by knowing of them before you set off on your own adventures, you can save yourself from a lot of potential stress and embarrassment. I hope you all like it!