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This is part two of our conversation with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020.
Francis Tapon’s Websites:
http://francistapon.com
http://TheHiddenEurope.com
http://Africa54.com
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad
http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en
https://www.rt.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok
https://www.couchsurfing.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht
https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Land
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard
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On this episode we are going to be talking with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020.
Francis Tapon’s Websites:
http://francistapon.com
http://TheHiddenEurope.com
http://Africa54.com
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad
http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en
https://www.rt.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok
https://www.couchsurfing.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht
https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Land
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard
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On this episode, we travel to the old west of Carefree & Cave Creek, Arizona with our guests Diane Schure & Evelyn Johnson.
Links to this episode's sponsors:
http://www.sanderson-ford.com
http://haroldscorral.com
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
http://cavecreekmuseum.org
http://haroldscorral.com
http://www.bigearlsgreasyeats.com
http://oreganos.com/locations/cave-creek/
http://www.bryansbarbecue.com
https://buffalochipsaloon.com
http://cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com
https://carefreepumpkingarden.com
https://wildwestdayscavecreek.com
http://www.sonoranartsleague.org/hidden_in_the_hills_studio_tou.php
http://carefreetea.com
http://cafebink.com
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On this episode of the Discovery Map Travel Podcast we learn about the second oldest settlement in South Carolina, we talk about authentic vs. contrived tourist destinations and we learn what makes Grand Live Oaks so special…as we talk to Billy Keyserling, the mayor of Beaufort, SC.
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
Billy Keyserling’s site - http://mayorbilly.com
http://www.cityofbeaufort.org
http://www.beaufortsc.org
http://spanishmosstrail.com
https://www.bftwaterfestival.com
http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sheldon_Church_Ruins
http://breakwatersc.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheOldBullTavern/
http://www.saltusrivergrill.com
http://redrooster.letseat.at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steamer-Oyster-and-Steakhouse/117325684951864
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On this episode we talk with Elise Swearingen from GoProvidence.com. We talk to her about this capital city located in the smallest state in the USA. You can follow them here:
Twitter: @ProvidenceRI
Instagram: @GoProvidence
Links mentioned in the episode:
http://www.pvdairport.com
http://www.goprovidence.com
http://www.july4thbristolri.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Baptist_Church_in_America
http://whitehorsenewport.com
http://risdmuseum.org
http://www.alexandanicitycenter.com/ice-skating
http://www.childrenmuseum.org
http://www.rwpzoo.org
http://federalhillprov.com
http://waterfire.org
http://bignazo.com
http://www.frogandtoadstore.com
http://homestyleri.com
http://www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com
http://losandesri.com
http://providencecoalfiredpizza.com
https://www.scialobakery.com
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On this episode we talk with Carol Lohr from the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority about this picturesque region along the North Carolina coast.
Crystal Coast Tourism Authority
http://www.crystalcoastnc.org
Episode Sponsors:
http://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
http://www.hungrytowntours.com
Links mentioned in the episode:
http://beaufortncevents.com
http://beauforthistoricsite.org
http://www.crystalcoastlady.com
https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm
http://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park
http://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores
http://www.tryonpalace.org
http://www.circa-81.com
http://ncseafoodfestival.org
http://www.newportpigcooking.com
https://mumfest.com
http://www.swansborofestivals.com
http://www.thebigrock.com
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On this episode I talk to Leena Karppinen who is the Public Relations coordinator with Visit Helsinki. She is here today to talk with us about her hometown of Helsinki, Finland.
Visit Helsinki’s site:
http://www.visithelsinki.fi
Links for places mentioned in the episode:
https://www.finnair.com
http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/
http://www.kiasma.fi/en/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porvoo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turku
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallio
http://www.seahorse.fi
http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/
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On this episode we talk to Megan Jerrard who runs the blog Mapping Megan. We talk to her about her native Austraila. You can read more about her travels at MappingMegan.com. Her site has won numerous awards definitely worth checking out. We talk about platypus, kangaroo, & kuala. We tell you how you can climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge and we learn where the reference to down under came from.
Meg’s site:
https://www.mappingmegan.com
Links for places mentioned in the episode:
https://www.qantas.com
https://www.virginaustralia.com
https://tigerair.com.au
http://taronga.org.au
http://www.bridgeclimb.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coober_Pedy
https://tasmania.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite
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Today we talk to Nancy Tallman about Park City, Utah. Nancy moved to Park City in 2003 from Los Angeles. For the past 13 years she has specialized in Park City Real Estate strategies. You can read more about her at InsideParkCityRealEstate.com. We have a fantastic conversation about skiing, homemade ice cream, moose, the Sundance Film Festival and celebrity sightings.
Nancy’s sites:
http://www.insideparkcityrealestate.com
https://www.facebook.com/insideparkcityrealestate
Links for places mentioned in the episode:
http://www.parkcitymountain.com
http://www.snow.com/epic-pass.aspx
http://www.deervalley.com
http://www.gorgoza.com
http://soldierhollow.com
https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/jordanelle/
http://hebervalleyrr.org
http://utaholympiclegacy.org/park/
https://www.montagehotels.com/deervalley/
http://www.stregisdeervalley.com
http://www.steinlodge.com
http://www.waldorfastoriaparkcity.com
http://www.hotelparkcity.com
http://www.parkcityrestaurants.com/savor-the-summit
https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival
http://www.riverhorseparkcity.com
http://primeparkcity.com
http://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/park-city/
http://www.chimayorestaurant.com
http://www.thesilverstarcafe.com
https://www.facebook.com/Java-Cow-Cafe-Bakery-121637753224/
https://www.facebook.com/I-Love-Moo-1495752697384033/
http://www.parksillysundaymarket.com
http://foxschoolofwine.com
http://www.highwest.com
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On this episode we talk to Sara-Jane Begonja who runs the Croatian blog Chasing the Donkey. She goes by SJ, she is Austrailian and has been living in Croatia for 3 years now with her husband and son. You can read more about Croatia and their experiences there at ChasingTheDonkey.com.
SJ’s site:
http://www.chasingthedonkey.com
Links for places mentioned in the episode:
Plitvice Lakes National Park - http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/
Roman Amphitheater in Pula - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pula_Arena
Zadar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadar
Split - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split,_Croatia
Istria - http://www.istra.hr/en/home
Zagreb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZagrebDubrovnik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubrovnik
Zagorje - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrvatsko_Zagorje
300 year old medieval knights tournament - http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/travel-croatia-sinjska-alka-sinj/
400 year old monetary - http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/blaca-hermitage-brac-island-bol-croatia/
http://www.booking.com
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Our guest for today’s episode is Max Fultz, the Manager of the Bush's Visitor Center & Community Relations for Bush Brothers. We talk to Max about the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee area.
Our sponsors for this episode:
Bush’s Visitor Center - http://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/visitors-center
Anchor Down RV Resort - http://www.anchordownrvresort.com
Hidden Mountain Resort - http://www.hiddenmountain.com
Links mentioned in the episode:
http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org
http://www.dollywood.com
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/cadescove.htm
http://www.old-mill.com/info/the-old-mill-restaurant
https://parkgrillgatlinburg.com
https://peddlergatlinburg.com
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On this episode, as we release it on Independence Day in the USA, we look at the National Days of the USA, Sweden, Italy, Slovenia & Austria.
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On this episode we are pleased to have two guests. First we talk to Dr. Božo Cerar who is the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States. Following my conversation with Dr. Cerar I talk to Mattej Valencic with Luxury Slovenia. They provide custom tours in Slovenia and are based in the capitol of Ljubljana. We talk to both gentlemen about this picturesque country located in the heart of Europe bordering Italy and Austria. It is a country with great natural beauty, ranging from Alps in the north to plains, rolling hills, forest and Adriatic coast line.
Luxury Slovenia:
http://www.youfeelslovenia.com
Links mentioned in the episode:
https://www.kempinski.com/en/istria/palace-portoroz/
http://www.ljubljanafestival.si/en/
http://www.odprtakuhna.si/en/
http://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/home/
http://www.park-skocjanske-jame.si/en
https://www.virtuoso.com
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On this episode we talk to Erin Bagnell, she is the public relations manager for Visit Richmond.
Visit Richmond:
https://www.visitrichmondva.comLinks mentioned in the episode:
http://henricus.org
http://historicstjohnschurch.org
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/richmond/MonumentAveHD.html
http://www.fireflourandfork.com
http://www.dominionriverrock.com
http://www.venturerichmond.com/events/venture/easter.html
http://www.smv.org
https://maymont.org
http://www.lewisginter.org
https://www.kingsdominion.com
https://www.destinationhotels.com/quirk-hotel
http://www.jeffersonhotel.com
http://www.jamesriverpark.org/visit-the-park/getting-there.php
http://www.virginiacapitol.gov
http://www.metzgerbarandbutchery.com
http://www.heritagerva.com
https://www.monticello.org
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org
http://blackhistorymuseum.org
http://www.poemuseum.org
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On this episode we welcome Eric Friedman, marketing director at Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vermont. We talk to him about the Mad River Valley and a quintessential Vermont get away.
Links mentioned in the episode:
http://www.madriverglen.com
http://www.madriverbarn.com
https://www.hydeawayinn.com
http://www.sugarbush.com
http://www.madrivervalley.com/4th
http://www.benjerry.com/about-us/factory-tours
http://alchemistbeer.com
https://www.lawsonsfinest.com
http://americanflatbread.com
http://www.pitcherinn.com
http://www.peasantvt.com
http://www.mixcupcakerie.com
http://www.warrenstore.com
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Today we talk about the City of Brotherly Love with Michael Milne who, along with his wife Larissa, runs the website ChangesinLongitude.com, it was the winner of the 2013 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver Award for Best Travel Blog. They have been traveling the world in search of the tasty, the historic and the quirky.
Join us today as we talk about all things Philadelphia! We discuss everything from Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell to the Penn Relays & the Mummers Parade.
Links to places talked about in the episode:
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org
https://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm
http://www.franklinfountain.com
http://bassettsicecream.com
http://www.monaco-philadelphia.com
http://morrishousehotel.com
http://www.barnesfoundation.org
http://www.fortmifflin.us
http://www.simeonemuseum.org
http://muttermuseum.org
http://www.theyorockyfilmtour.net
http://www.phillymummers.com
http://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park
Michael & Larissa’s Site
http://www.changesinlongitude.com
Follow Michael & Larissa on Twitter
https://twitter.com/Changes_Long
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https://www.facebook.com/ChangesInLongitude/
Michael & Larissa Milne Photos with Rocky
https://www.flickr.com/photos/changesinlongitude/sets/72157654058613034/
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On this episode we finish our conversation with Jessica Spiegel of ItalyExplained.com. We talk about Italian breakfasts, farm stays, agri turisom, festivals, cultural differences between the US and Italy, Italian soccer and of course Italian food.
Links:
Jessica’s Site - http://italyexplained.com
Red Rooster - http://www.redrooster.it/en/
Hotel Star System in Italy - http://italyexplained.com/hotel-stars-in-italy-what-they-mean/
Dining In Italy - http://italyexplained.com/eating-in-italy-menu-dining-tips/
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On this episode we talk about all things Italy with Jessica Spiegel, who runs the website ItalyExplained.com. She has been writing about Italy for nearly 10 years including two ebooks. We talk about Italian trains, gelato and much, much more as the Discovery Map Travel Podcast goes to Italy!
Links:
Jessica’s Site - http://italyexplained.com
Isola Bella - http://www.isoleborromee.it/eng/isola-bella.html
Dining In Italy - http://italyexplained.com/eating-in-italy-menu-dining-tips/
Hotel Star System in Italy - http://italyexplained.com/hotel-stars-in-italy-what-they-mean/
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On today's episode we talk to Christine Quigley from the Narragansett, Rhode Island. We talk about a wide range of topics relating to this costal city, which is a part of the smallest state in the US. We even dive into the difference between New England and Manhattan clam chowder.
http://narragansettcoc.com
Our sponsor for this episode:
http://narrowriverkayaks.com
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
http://aquabluehotels.com
http://narragansettlionsclub.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=16
http://www.blockislandferry.com
http://adventurelandri.com
http://www.gilbertstuartmuseum.org
http://www.sevenbs.com
http://www.francesfleet.com
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On this week's super-sized episode we talk with James Ward, owner of Epic Tours about the Big Island of Hawaii. James talks with Mark about how diverse this island is, featuring everything from green sand beaches, to black lava rock fields, to maybe even some snow.
https://www.epicbigisland.com
http://www.discoverymap.com
Sponsors
https://www.islandnaturals.com
http://htbg.com
http://www.cribhawaii.com
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