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Dave Amos is a city planner and the host of the City Beautiful YouTube channel, a channel dedicated to urban planning and design, as well as all other topics around cities. As someone who is passionate about cities, he shares his love for them and his motivation for pursuing his career and creating his YouTube channel. In addition, we discuss why geography is important to city planning.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Wisconsin, United States of America
• Ithaca, New York
• Cornell University
• New York City
• Washington Heights
• Portland, Oregon
• University of Oregon
• Eugene, Oregon
• Sacramento, California
• University of California at Berkley
• City Beautiful
• New Urbanism
• Chicago, Illinois
• Daniel Burnham
• Washington, DC
• National Mall (Washington DC)
• Alexandria, Virginia
• Arlington County, Virginia
• Silver Spring, Maryland
• Washington Metro
• Tysons, Virginia
• Reston, Virginia
• Vienna, Virginia
• Milwaukee
• Indiana
• Lake Michigan
• Michigan Avenue, Chicago
• China
• City Beautiful Twitter

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Ever watched the James Bond 007 movie Casino Royale? We're going to the main location of the movie in this episode, Montenegro! Tune in to learn about this Balkan country who gained independence just 14 years ago.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Balkans
• United States of America
• Germany
• South Carolina
• North Carolina
• Utah
• New York
• Nevada
• Venice, Italy
• Durmitor
• Croatia
• Serbia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Albania
• Ulcinj
• Podgorica
• Adriatic Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Ottoman Empire
• Turkey
• Cetinje
• Austro-Hungarian Empire
• Battle of Mojkovac
• Brad Pitt
• Kotor
• Casino Royale
• Serbian language
• Montenegrin language
• Yugoslavia
• Serbia and Montenegro
• 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum
• Milo Đukanović
• Srebrenica massacre
• Serbian Orthodox Church
• Montenegrin Orthodox Church
• Eastern Orthodox Church
• Russia
• Islam
• Catholicism
• Hinduism
• Judaism
• Bosnian
• Bosniak
• Fascinada
• Our Lady of the Rocks
• Statehood Day
• Njeguški pršut (Prosciutto)
• Burek (Meat Pie)
• Rakija
• Plantaže 13. jul Wine
• Montenegro 10 Commandments
• Ostrog Monastery
• Petar II Petrović-Njegoš
• The Mountain Wreath
• The Bridge on the Drina
• Ivo Andrić

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In this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast, we head to Indonesia. We dive deep into the rich and diverse history and culture of this archipelago of more than 17,000 islands.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Jakarta
• Kalimantan
• Seattle, Washington, USA
• Japan
• Surabaya
• New Capital
• Sulawesi
• Papua
• Bali
• Papua New Guinea
• Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language)
• India
• Malaysia
• Bahasa Melayu (Malaysian language)
• Islam
• Hinduism
• Catholicism
• Protestantism
• Confucianism
• Buddhism
• Netherlands
• Dutch Empire
• Japanese Empire
• Dutch language
• Suharto
• Javanese language
• Chinese Indonesian
• Sundanese
• Bandung
• Eid al-Fitr
• Ramadan
• Saudi Arabia
• Rendang
• Amsterdam
• Indonesian peanut sauce
• Thailand
• Satay
• Tahu Goreng (Fried tofu)
• Nusa Tenggara (Lesser Sunda Islands)
• Batik
• The Rainbow Troops

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We're excited to have Sarah Dandashy back on the podcast! Sarah is a concierge and travel expert who created the brand, Ask a Concierge. If you haven't listened to the first episode with Sarah, make sure to check that out here!

With the COVID-19 pandemic at different stages across the world, many people wonder when they can travel again. Many borders are still closed and the travel experience looks incredibly different right now. Our interview will cover the current state of affairs (as of the end of June 2020) and predictions for the future of travel. If you're a traveler, you sure don't want to miss this episode.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Ask a Concierge (Sarah's website)
• Los Angeles, California, USA
• Lebanon
• Saudi Arabia
• London, United Kingdom
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Washington, DC
• New York City, NY
• COVID-19
• Chicago, Illinois
• Boeing 737
• Indiana
• Indiana Dunes National Park
• Bali, Indonesia
• India
• CARES Act Stimulus Check
• Emirates (airline)
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• Beijing, China
• Germany
• European Union
• Canada
• Australia
• Argentina
• Ask a Concierge Instagram
• Ask a Concierge Twitter
• Ask a Concierge Facebook Page

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We're back to the Baltics, and to Lithuania for a second time on this episode. We're joined by Aiste, who gives a comprehensive perspective on Lithuania, based on her experiences of having lived all across the world.

Mentioned in this episode:

• United Kingdom
• United States of America
• Canada
• São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
• Tenerife, Spain
• Ibiza
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Vilnius
• Kaunas
• Baltic Sea
• Latvia
• Russia
• Kaliningrad
• Poland
• Belarus
• Germany
• Connecticut
• Washington, DC
• Toronto
• Boston, Massachussetts
• New York City, New York
• Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Euro
• France
• Litas
• Lithuanian language
• Russian language
• Siberia
• Gulag
• The Baltic Way
• Estonia
• Lithuanian Song Festival
• Chicago, Illinois
• Lithuanian American
• Polish American
• Warsaw
• Singing Revolution
• Arabic language
• Joninės (Midsummer Festiva)
• Užgavėnės (Spring Festival)
• Cepelinai (Dumpings)
• Saltibarsciai (Beet soup)
• Borscht
• Gira
• Rugine Duona (Dark Rye Bread)
• Kiaulės Ausis (Pig Ears)
• Bulviniai Blynai (Potato Pancakes)
• Gazpacho
• Islam
• Catholicism
• India
• Kazakhstan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Denmark
• Erasmus Programme
• Nida
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Amber
• Eurovision Song Contest
• The Roop
• On Fire by The Roop
• Basketball
• Toronto Raptors
• National Basketball Association (NBA)
• Arvydas Sabonis
• Jonas Valančiūnas
• Linas Kleiza
• Unseen Lithuania

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This is the second of our two-part interview with Sayaka Kozawa, a Finnair flight attendant from Japan. Join us as we continue to chronicle the lives and jobs of flight attendants to understand how integral they are to making sure you have a pleasant flight.

If you haven't listened to the first part of my interview with Sayaka about Japan, make sure you check that out as well here!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 149 - Japan
• Finnair
• Canada
• English language
• Japan
• Emirates
• Japanese language
• Finland
• Helsinki
• Tokyo
• North Pole
• Episode 123 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 3): Not Just a Sky Barista
• Boeing 777
• Boeing
• Airbus A380
• Airbus
• Airbus A350
• Airbus A330

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Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun! We're headed to one of the largest countries in East Asia, which has one of the most interesting and richest cultures in the world. Our guest Sayaka is a flight attendant from Japan, and she talks all about her home country!

This episode is the first part of my two-part interview, wherein the second part is about her job as a flight attendant! So stay tuned for that as well.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Nagoya
• Tokyo
• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Emirates Airlines
• Helsinki, Finland
• Finnair
• Honshu
• Hokkaido
• Kyushu
• Shikoku
• China
• South Korea
• Russia
• Osaka
• Fukuoka
• Mount Fuji
• 2002 FIFA World Cup
• United States of America
• Japanese Bowing Etiquette
• Netherlands
• Christianity
• Tokugawa Shogunate
• Buddhism
• Obon Festival
• Japanese language
• Chinese language
• Kanji
• Hiragana
• Katakana
• Sushi
• Miso Soup
• Shiba Inu
• Beer in Japan
• Japanese Highball
• Sake
• Hōjicha
• Anime
• Manga
• Toyota
• Kyoto
• Shinkansen Train (Japanese bullet train)
• Haruki Murakami
• A Wild Sheep Chase

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Alex and Geoff are two Americans who live in Germany and have their own podcast, Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey. Their podcast is all about expat life, which is why I thought it'd be a great idea to have them on the podcast. Tune in to listen to their experiences!

NOTE: At the time of recording, it was 10 am local time for me, so I, unfortunately, couldn't join them in enjoying libations.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Berlin, Germany
• Rhode Island, United States of America
• Flughafen Berlin-Tegel
• EuroTrip
• Vienna, Austria
• San Francisco Bay Area, California
• Cologne
• Prenzlauer Berg
• Neukölln
• Starbucks
• COVID-19 Pandemic
• Angela Merkel
• New York, NY
• Wonder Bread
• Aldi
• Lidl
• Edeka
• Russia
• Jewel-Osco
• Virginia
• Kroger
• Meijer
• Mariano's
• Whole Foods Market
• Mundo Lingo
• AGDW Facebook Page
• AGDW Instagram
• AGDW Website

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In today's globalized world, it's incredibly important to be respectful of those who come from different backgrounds, especially when it comes to humor. With that said, as the saying goes, "laughter is the best medicine." We also don't want to lose our ability to laugh at or make jokes about things that are funny. And highlighting cultural differences can be incredibly entertaining.

Neel Kolhatkar is an Australian comedian from Sydney who focuses on cultural humor. He set out to find out where the line between cultural humor and disrespecting another culture lies through his YouTube series Crossing the Line.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Kog Dog
• Charles D
• Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
• Sydney
• Lil Wayne
• Waka Flocka Flame
• Nepal
• India
• Russell Peters
• Crossing the Line
• Islam
• Neel's Facebook Page
• Neel's Instagram
• Neel's Twitter
• Neel's TikTok
• Email Neel for Business Inquiries

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We're headed back to the world's largest country for a second time on the podcast. Our guest today is Ekaterina from Russia. As someone who has lived on both the far east and European regions of Russia, she offers a very wide perspective on the country. Tune in to learn about Russia!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ekaterina's Instagram
• Saint Petersburg
• Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
• Alaska, United States
• Japan
• Pacific Ocean
• Austria
• Gulf of Finland
• Finland
• Siberia
• Novosibirsk
• Krasnodar
• Krasnoyarsk
• Russian Orthodox Church
• Maslenitsa
• Shrovetide (Forgiveness Sunday)
• Old New Year
• World War II
• Victory Day
• Nazi Germany
• Germany
• Moscow Red Square
• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, Soviet Union)
• Perestroika
• 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics
• 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
• Canada
• Australia
• Russian language
• German language
• High German
• Austrian German
• Vienna
• Salzburg
• Borscht
• Shchi
• Okroshka
• Schnitzel
• Olivier Salad
• Blini
• Semechki
• Kvass
• Vodka
• Leo Tolstoy
• War and Peace
• Anna Karenina
• Fyodor Dostoyevsky
• Mikhail Bulgakov
• The Master and Margarita

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For our third installment of the Expat Expectations mini-series, we're speaking with Brenna Burrows, creator of the Living Asian vlog. An American, she is on her second stint of living in China. She's had a lot of great experiences, and she was gracious enough to share it in this episode. Listen in to learn all about her story!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Living Asian Vlog
• Living Asian Blog
• Brenna's Instagram
• Utah, United States
• Qingdao, China
• Chinese language
• Changsha
• Hunan Province
• Korean Peninsula
• Nicaragua
• Spanish Language
• Germany

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We are headed to the heart of South America in this episode to Bolivia! Due to its geography, Bolivia is incredibly diverse in both its environment and people.

Our guest for this episode is Fiorella Yriberry, a Bolivian who is so incredibly proud of her country. She provides an incredible perspective on Bolivia, and her account is definitely worth tuning into. You definitely don't want to miss this episode!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Cochabamba
• United States of America
• North Canton, Ohio
• Rome, Italy
• Cleveland
• Brazil
• Santa Cruz de la Sierra
• La Paz
• Mi Teleférico (La Paz Cable Car)
• Sucre
• Spain
• Spanish Empire
• Potosi
• Spanish language
• Lake Titicaca
• Inca Empire
• Peru
• Salar de Uyuni
• Dollar sign
• Mexican Peso
• Amazon Rainforest
• Carnaval de Oruro
• Oruro
• Aymara language
• Bolivian Quechua language
• Sonso de Yuca
• Quinoa
• Sopa de Mani (Peanut soup)
• Chuño Phuti
• Trancapecho
• Francesinha
• Portugal
• Singani
• Argentina
• Tarija
• Malbec grape
• Evo Morales
• Palacio de Sal
• Edmundo Paz Soldán
• Rio Fugitivo
• El Reino de la Cocaina
• Coca tea

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We're headed back to the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria! Our guest today is Juliet Leuna, host of the Juliet Leuna Podcast! Her podcast is all about Nigeria, so make sure to check it out as well.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lagos, Nigeria
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Juliet Leuna Podcast
• Niger
• Lake Chad
• Chad
• Cameroon
• Adamawa Highlands
• Jos Plateau
• Obudu
• Niger River
• Igbo People
• Yoruba People
• Hausa People
• Abuja
• Port Harcourt
• Kano
• Enugu
• Eko Atlantic
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Niger Delta
• Norway
• Anthony Joshua
• Muhammadu Buhari
• Barack Obama
• British Empire
• Colonial Nigeria
• Nigerian Naira (currency)
• First Storey Building
• Badagry
• Egungun Festival
• Odunde Festival (Nigerian New Year)
• Chinua Achebe
• Argungu Fishing Festival
• Nollywood
• Hollywood
• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• Christianity
• Islam
• Nigerian Pidgin English
• Jamaica
• Jamaican patois
• Jollof Rice
• Richard Quest
• Ghana
• Senegal
• Zobo drink
• Egusi Soup
• Aliko Dangote
• Folorunso Alakija
• African Trilogy
  • Things Fall Apart
  • Arrow of God
  • No Longer at Ease
• Half of a Yellow Sun
• Aké: The Years of Childhood
• Wole Soyinka
• Open City
• Teju Cole

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We're headed back to Scandinavia, and to Norway for a second time. My guest on this podcast is Sylvia Flote, a Norwegian model living in the UK. We talk everything from metal to classical compositions, and state-run liquor stores that close Saturday afternoon to being able to see the Prime Minister's tax return (as a Norwegian). Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Sylvia's Instagram
• London, United Kingdom
• Romania
• Latvia
• Rome, Italy
• Paris, France
• Church Point, Lousiana, USA
• Mardi Gras
• Nuremberg, Germany
• Nuremberg Trials
• Ålesund
• Ulsteinvik
• Hareid
• Bergen
• Trondheim
• Ibiza, Spain
• Oslo
• Marka
• Episode 138 - Hungary
• Hungary
• World War II
• New Jersey
• New York City
• Texas
• Carlsberg
• Denmark
• Japan
• Erna Solberg
• Bokmål
• Denmark-Norway (1524-1814)
• Ivar Aasen
• Nynorsk
• Voss
• Extreme Sports Week
• Jonsok (Midsummer)
• Akvavit
• Klubb (potato and sausage dumplings)
• Farikal (sheep and cabbage)
• Steinbit
• India
• National Minimum Age Drinking Law (US)
• Puerto Rico
• Mexico
• Edvard Grieg
• In the hall of the Mountain King
• Henrik Ibsen
• Edvard Munch
• The Scream
• A-ha
• Take on Me
• A Frog in the Fjord (Book & Blog)
• France

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We are headed to southern Africa to learn all about Zimbabwe in this episode. Coming up on its 40th anniversary of independence, there's a lot to learn about this country. Tune in as we have Confidence Nyirenda, host of the One Percent Podcast, talk all about his home country.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Eastern Highlands
• Harare
• University of Zimbabwe
• Cryptocurrency
• Bitcoin
• Blockchain
• India
• South Africa
• Mozambique
• Botswana
• Zambia
• Victoria Falls
• Rhodesia
• Mutare
• Manicaland Province
• Nyanga
• Mt. Nyangani
• Filial piety
• Shona people
• Shona language
• (Northern) Ndebele people
  • Southern Ndebele are native to South Africa
• (Northern) Ndebele language
• Bulawayo
• Silicon Valley
• British Empire
• United Kingdom
• Canaan Banana
• Robert Mugabe
• Cecil Rhodes
• Malawi
• South Rhodesia
• African Traditional Religion
• Christianity
• Pentecostalism
• COVID-19
• Jacaranda Festival
• Black Coffee
• African House Music
• Harare Carnival
• Brazil
• Cricket
• Football (soccer)
• Sadza
• Roadrunner chicken
• Maheu
• Chibuku
• Uganda
• United States of America
• Nigeria
• Maxwell Chikumbutso
• Elon Musk
• The Two Weeks in November
• Excelgate

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The second installment of our Expat Expectations mini-series features Paula Barnes, the creator of the Truly Expat blog. Paula is an Australian-born, dual passport owning expatriate who has lived through 7 postings over 12 years. She's also a mother to three children and a rescue dog.

In this episode, we cover Paula's expatriation journey and some tips to those who are looking to expatriate or have recently expatriated.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Taiwan
• Seoul, South Korea
• Japan
• Hong Kong
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Italy
• New Zealand
• Soju
• Germany
• Chinese-Australian
• China
• Chinatown
• Italian-Australian
• Irish-American
• Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Ireland
• United Kingdom
• Truly Expat Blog
• Truly Expat Instagram
• Truly Expat Facebook

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The podcast is back, and today's episode features Steph Fuccio, the host of the Geopats Podcast that covers plenty of different aspects of expat life. She's on today's episode to talk about the podcast and her own experiences as an expat, as she's spent the last 17 years or so living away from her home country.

Mentioned in this episode

• Free Call: Signature Cross-Cultural Consulting for Expats
• United States of America
• Geopats Podcast
• Berlin, Germany
• Cologne
• German language
• United Kingdom
• Australia
• Oktoberfest
• Nanjing, China
• Steph's Website
• Steph's Instagram
• Steph's Twitter

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Join us as we venture to Central Europe in this episode to Hungary. Learn more about the land of spas, paprika, and rules.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Florida
• United Kingdom
• Hungarian language
• Budapest
• Slovakia
• Ukraine
• Romania
• Serbia
• Croatia
• Slovenia
• Austria
• Debrecen
• Szeged
• Győr
• Lake Balaton
• Alföld (Great Hungarian Plain)
• Danube
• Tisza River
• Carpathian (Pannonian) Basin
• Ottoman Empire
• Austrian Empire
• Nazi Germany
• Finnish language
• Indo-European Language Group
• Estonian language
• Mongols
• Ural Mountains
• German language
• Turkish language
• Catholicism
• Protestantism
• Hungarian National Day (Nemzeti ünnep)
• Hungarian Revolution of 1848
• St. Stephen's Day
• King Saint Stephen
• Kingdom of Hungary
• Hungarian Revolution of 1956
• Paprika
• Goulash
• Langos
• Fisherman's Soup (Halászlé)
• Tokaji Aszú
• Egri Bikavér
• Palinka
• Unicum
• Esterhazy cake
• Széchenyi Thermal Bath
• Ernő Rubik
• Rubik's cube
• Albert Szent-György
• Pécs
• Roman Empire
• Islam
• Ethnographic village
• Holloko
• The Will to Survive: A History of Hungary
• Bryan Cartledge
• Imre Kertész
• Fatelessness

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Want to know a fun fact? Slovenia has the highest number of tractors per capita in the world. Want to learn why? Tune in to this episode to learn the reason and much more about Slovenia.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ljubljana
• Turkey
• Canary Islands, Spain
• France
• Italy
• Russia
• Maribor
• Koper
• Kranj
• Croatia
• Hungary
• Austria
• Adriatic Sea
• European Union
• Pannonian Basin
• Dinaric Alps
• Triglav
• Germany
• Japan
• Monsanto
• Gorenje
• China
• Kirka
• Lek
• Novartis
• Petrol Group
• Lidl
• Slovene language
• Czech language
• Slovak language
• Serbian language
• Trieste
• Moravian Gate
• Carantania
• Carniola
• Bavaria
• Franks
• Sava River
• World War I
• Karađorđević dynasty
• Kingdom of Yugoslavia
• World War II
• Netherlands
• Yugoslav Resistance
• Yugoslavia
• Catholicism
• Reformation Day
• Protestantism
• Pust
• Kurent costume
• Karst Plateau
• Teran Wine
• Refosco Wine
• Chardonnay
• Schnapps
• Pražen Krompir
• Prekmurska Gibanica
• Finland
• The Slovenia Book
• Langus1YU (YouTube Channel)

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We are headed back to Finland for a second time! Tune in to learn about the country of saunas, lakes, and pastimes that include jumping into a frozen lake in the winter.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Helsinki
• St. Petersburg, Russia
• United Kingdom
• Ukraine
• South Korea
• Rovaniemi
• Austria
• Gulf Stream
• Norway
• Canada
• Lapland
• United States of America
• New York, New York
• Washington, DC
• Chicago, Illinois
• Minnesota
• Sauna
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• World War II
• Germany
• Nazi Germany
• Finnish Jew
• Soviet Union
• Iron Cross
• Lotta Svärd
• Risto Ryti
• Finnish Language
• Estonian Language
• Estonia
• Ural Mountains
• Ugric Languages
• Hungarian Language
• Hungary
• French Language
• English Language
• Leicestershire
• Swedish language
• Swedish Finn
• Sami People
• Sami Language
• Finnish Independence Day
• Lactose Intolerance
• India
• Finnish Rye Bread
• Vodka
• Finlandia
• Stolichnaya
• Terva Leijona
• New Zealand
• Denmark
• Jokamiehenoikeus (Every man's right)
• Sweden
• Scotland
• Finnish Nightmares

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We're off to the first of the countries in the Caucus region. We're starting off with Armenia! Tune in to learn more about this gem hidden in Central Asia.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Karina's Instagram
• Karina's Facebook
• United States of America
• Iran
• Turkey
• Yerevan
• Georgia
• Azerbaijan
• Russia
• Maryland
• India
• Armenian/Turkish Coffee
• Etchmiadzin Cathedral (Oldest Church in the World)
• Armenian Apostolic Church
• Caviar
• Armenian language
• Mesrop Mashtots
• Georgian language
• Arabic
• Sanskrit
• Farsi
• Russian language
• Glendale, California
• Lavash
• Tonir (Tandoor)
• Panir (Paneer)
• UNESCO
• Khash
• Baklava
• Horns
• Bird's Milk Cake
• Tan
• Ayran
• Dolma
• Spas (Yogurt Soup)
• Kufta
• Hegineh Cooking Show
• У Жоржа (At George's YouTube Channel)
• Ponchiks
• Lahmahjoon (Armenian Pizza)
• Fish Restaurant
• Duduk
• Tatev
• Tatev Monestary
• Wings of Tatev (cable car)
• Khor Virap
• Mount Ararat
• Armenian Genocide
• The Kardashians
• Dan Bilzerian
• Tsitsernakaberd (Armenian Genocide Memorial)
• Berlin, Germany
• Topography of Terrors
• Anthony Bourdain Documentary on Armenia

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Luxembourg? Never heard of it? Well, this episode is for you then! As the crossroads of several European cultures, this small country produces an interesting mix of different cultures and languages. Tune in!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Russia
• Kazakhstan
• France
• Germany
• Montpellier
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Rotterdam
• Den Haag (The Hague)
• United States of America
• Canada
• Ireland
• Belgium
• Paris
• Spain
• Austria
• Brussels
• Frankfurt (Main)
• Strasbourg
• French language
• German language
• House of Training
• Luxembourgish flag
• Dutch flag
• European Union
• Robert Schumann
• European Coal and Steel Community
• European Economic Community
• European Union Day
• Luxembourg City
• UNESCO
• Hogwarts Express
• Schueberfouer
• Piccadilly Wine Festival
• Piccadilly Wine
• Catholicism
• Luxembourgish language
• Russian language
• English language
• Moselle River
• Quetschentaart (plum cake)
• Gromperekichelcher (potato pancake)
• Mettwurst
• Italy
• Portugal
• Meme
• Guy Rewenig
• La cathédrale en flammes (children's book)

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We are covering one of the most culturally and historically rich countries in Southeast Asia today! Tune in to learn all about Vietnam.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
• Malaysia
• Germany
• Finland
• Hanoi
• Da Nang
• Cambodia
• Laos
• China
• Philippines
• Brunei
• Thailand
• Taiwan
• Indonesia
• Filial piety
• Mongols
• Ha Long Bay
• Vietnamese language
• Vietnamese minority language
• Mandarin Chinese
• Cantonese
• Thai language
• Portugal
• Portuguese Empire
• France
• French Colonial Empire
• Netherlands
• Dutch East India Company (VOC)
• French language
• Christianity
• Buddhism
• Vatican City
• Harvest Festival
• Ancestor Worship
• Phat Dan (Buddha's Birthday)
• Five Tastes of Vietnamese Cuisine
• Pho
• Com Tam
• Broken rice
• Banh Mi
• Bo Luc Lac
• Rice wine
• Malaysian Chinese
• Singapore
• "Reverse Lar Auntie" Car Video
• Sinosphere
• Ngam Nam Ao Mu (A Thousand Years of Caps and Robes)
• Trần Quang Đức
• Ken Burns
• The Vietnam War (PBS Documentary)
• Vietnam War

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To finish covering the Baltic countries, we are headed to Latvia! Often overlooked for its size, we cover one of the oldest cultures in Europe that also is the birthplace of...denim jeans?

Mentioned in this episode:

• United States of America
• Dallas, Texas
• Canada
• Mexico
• Talsi
• Riga
• Jāņi (Summer Solstice)
• Sauna
• Vispārējie latviešu Dziesmu un Deju svētki (Latvian Song and Dance Festival)
• Estonia
• Singing Revolution
• Soviet Union
• Lithuania
• The Baltic Way
• Lutheranism
• Catholicism
• Latvian Flag
• Latvian language
• Lithuanian language
• Sanskrit
• Netherlands
• Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia
• Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence
• Latvian Rye Bread
• Jāņi cheese
• Balzams
• Bērzu Sula (Birch Sap Juice)
• Kvass
• Kefir
• Chlodnik
• Stolichnaya
• Jacob Davis (invented denim)
• Levi Strauss
• Defenders of Riga
• The Pagan King

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Ready to learn about one of the oldest civilizations in the world? A civilization so ancient, that there's even a field of study surrounding it (Egyptology). Tune in to learn more about Egypt, both ancient and contemporary!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ali's Instagram
• Cairo
• Kuwait
• American University in Cairo
• New York, New York, United States of America
• Libya
• Sudan
• Gaza Strip
• Nile River
• Upper Egypt
• Lower Egypt
• Mediterranean Sea
• Luxor
• Aswan
• Abu Simbel
• Thebes
• Nile Delta
• Alexandria
• Sharm El Sheikh
• Hurghada
• Sahl Hasheesh
• El Gouna
• Marsa Alam
• Sinai Peninsula
• Dahab
• Nuweiba
• New Egyptian Capital
• 6th of October City
• New Cairo
• Islam
• Sunni Islam
• Shia Islam
• Saudi Arabia
• Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
• Sharia
• Ramadan
• Khan el-Khalili
• MENA Region
• Football (soccer)
• Al-Ahly Sporting Club (SC)
• Zamalek Sporting Club (SC)
• Cairo International Stadium
• AC Milan
• Inter Milan
• Milan, Italy
• Pyramids of Giza
• Giza
• The Bent Pyramid
• Step Pyramid of Djoser
• Saqqara
• Egyptology
• Egyptian Hieroglyphics
• Beer
• Arabic
• Egyptian Arabic
• Persian Empire
• Ancient Greece
• Greece
• French Colonial Empire
• France
• British Empire
• United Kingdom
• Ottoman Empire
• Turkey
• Turkish language
• Darija Arabic
• Umm Kulthum
• Abdel Halim Hafez
• Mohammed Abdel Wahab
• Amr Diab
• Syria
• Eid al-Fitr
• Mawlid (Birth of Prophet)
• Eid al-Adha
• Egyptian Armed Forces Day
• Egyptian National Revolution Day
• Sham Ennessim
• Fesikh
• Ringa
• Koshary
• Ful Medames
• Taameyya
• Fava beans
• Aish Baladi
• Molokhaia
• Baklava
• Basbousa
• Kanafa
• Stella
• Egyptian Revolution of 2011
• Siwa Oasis
• Sahara Desert
• Mersa Matruh
• Cairo: The City Victorious
• Max Rodenbeck
• Naguib Mahfouz
• Cairo Trilogy
• Akhenaten

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Swedish YouTuber Sanna Haydon is on to discuss her home country of Sweden! We go over things such as pickled herring, Vikings, and...tacos!? Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Gothenburg
• England
• United Kingdom
• Japan
• United States of America
• Australia
• Narnia
• Stockholm
• Malmö
• Uppsala
• Law of Jante (Jantelag)
• Minnesota
• Norway
• Finland
• Vikings
• Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
• Duolingo
• Rosetta Stone
• Midsummer Festival
• Surströmming
• Swedish meatballs
• Swedish meringue
• Snaps (Schnapps)
• Swedish Snaps Song
• North Carolina
• Washington, DC
• Tokyo
• Quicksand
• Stieg Larsson

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We're going to Italy for a second time, and we're lucky to have Giovanni Dagostino from The Italian on Tour with us! As a tour guide who has lived around the world, he has plenty of insights to offer to people who are interested in learning more about Italy as well as visiting.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Italian on Tour
• Mexico
• Apulia (Puglia)
• Ascoli Piceno
• Marche
• New York, New York, USA
• California
• Canada
• Sicily
• Rome
• Florence
• Fiumicino
• Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino International Airport
• Venice
• Milan
• Alps
• Switzerland
• Austria
• Slovenia
• Naples
• Sardinia
• France
• Tour de France
• Po Valley (Pianura Padana)
• Amalfi
• Amalfi Coast
• Germany
• Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda)
• New York Penn Station
• Spain
• Italian language
• Tuscany
• Roman Catholic
• Vatican City
• Giostra della Quintana (Joust of the Quintana)
• Palio di Siena
• Siena
• Ferragosto
• Veneto
• Colosseum
• Tiramisu
• Lasagna
• Spaghetti
• Carbonara
• Pancetta
• Cacio e Pepe
• Bucatini
• Lazio
• Pizza
• Torte
• Limoncello
• Buffalo mozzarella
• Caserta
• Crodino
• Bitter
• Campari
• Negroni
• Martini
• Spritz
• Prosecco
• Ancient Greece
• Greece
• Vancouver, British Columbia
• Calabria
• Basilicata
• Il Nome della Rosa
• Umberto Eco

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Responsible Travel is a word that's thrown around quite a bit, especially in today's world of overtourism. What exactly is it? In this episode, we discuss responsible travel with Ashley Blake, founder of Traverse Journeys.

Traverse Journeys is a small-group, impact-focused tour company that specializes in responsible travel itineraries by focusing on people, planet, and purpose. The Lost Geographer has partnered with Traverse Journeys to get you $100 off of any itinerary (aside from those with asterisks). Just go to their website and enter the code "TLG100" for the discount.

Photo credit: Jim Hill

Mentioned in this episode:

• Olympic Games
• Brazil
• UN Sustainable Development through Tourism
• Taleb Rifai (Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization)
• India
• Madhya Pradesh
• Amazon Rainforest
• Ecuador
• B-Corp Certification
• 1% for the Planet
• Rainforest Alliance Certification
• Organic Certification
• Fair-Trade Certified
• Child-Safe Certified
• Adventure Travel and Trade Association
• Nepal
• Dubrovnik, Croatia
• Ireland
• Iceland
• Game of Thrones
• Macchu Pichu, Peru
• Dublin
• Jordan
• United States of America
• Hollywood
• Los Angeles, California
• Italy
• Costa Rica

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In this episode, we cover the South Asian powerhouse of India. Our guest today is Anuradha Goyal, founder of the Indian Travel Blog Inditales! She provides great insight into this incredibly historic and ancient country and culture.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Goa
• Himalayas Mountains
• Industrial Revolution
• United Kingdom
• Delhi Lotus Temple
• New Delhi
• Taj Mahal
• Bollywood
• Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Ramoji Film City
• Hyderabad, Telangana
• Thali
• 15 Best Vegetarian Indian Thali Meals You Must Try
• Pani Puri (Golgappa)
• Petra, Jordan
• Aqaba
• Red Sea
• Bali, Indonesia
• Hinduism
• Yogyakarta
• Golden Triangle
• Agra, Uttar Pradesh
• Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Kerala
• Temples of India
• Ramayana

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We're covering the second of two Iberian countries in this episode, and that is Portugal! Portuguese history is very interesting and is covered in detail in this episode, so if you're a history buff, this episode is for you!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Iberian Peninsula
• Spain
• Porto
• Port wine
• Budapest, Hungary
• Braga
• Coimbra
• Lisbon
• Alentejo
• Alqueva Dam
• Mediterranean Sea
• Italy
• United States of America
• Portugal Men's National Football Team
• United Kingdom
• France
• Germany
• Azores
• Spanish Empire
• Morocco
• King Sebastião I
• Brazil
• Angola
• Mozambique
• Guinea-Bissau
• Cabo Verde
• São Tomé And Príncipe
• Timor-Leste
• Macau
• India
• Goa
• Daman and Diu
• Hong Kong
• Fado
• Saudade
• António de Oliveira Salazar
• USSR
• Russia
• Benito Mussolini
• Francisco Franco
• Portuguese Colonial War
• Vietnam War
• Cold War
• Carnation Revolution
• International and State Defense Police (PIDE, Portuguese Secret Police)
• Gestapo
• KGB
• Feijoada
• Chourico
• Portuguese-Style Cod
• Norway
• Iceland
• Canada
• Francesinha
• Poutine
• Montréal, Quebec
• Vinho Verde
• Douro Valley
• Douro River
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Lionel Messi
• Argentina
• Tall poppy syndrome
• Episode 124 - New Zealand (Pt. 3)
• Australia
• New Zealand
• 2008 Global Recession (Great Recession)
• Charles R. Boxer
• The Portuguese Seaborne Empire

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It's July 9, Argentinian Independence Day, and what better way to celebrate than to do an episode on Argentina? Seriously, this was not planned, as you'll find out as you listen to this episode.

We have the honor of having Chicago's top tango instructor, Paola Bordon, joining us today to talk about her home country. As a proud Argentine, she shares much about her country's culture and what makes it so great.

Mentioned in this episode.

• Tango
• Buenos Aires
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Mate (drink)
• Gaucho
• Asado
• Dulce de Leche
• Medialunas
• Flan
• Alfajores
• Spain
• France
• Miguel Pouget
• Malbec grape
• Chile
• San Juan
• Mendoza
• La Rioja
• La Pampa
• Brazil
• Jujuy
• Bolivia
• Corrientes
• Argentinian Spanish
• Italian language
• Italy
• Castellano (Castilian Spanish)
• Castile
• Ukraine
• Russia
• Germany
• Andes (Mountains)
• Perito Moreno Glacier
• New York, New York
• Iguazu Falls
• Monte Fitz Roy
• Catamarca
• Che Guevara
• Empanada

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We love New Zealand so much, we're going back there for the third time! This is the second part of our interview with Millie Lyons, a former Emirates flight attendant who is a Kiwi. She talks about her home country and all the great things about it.

If you haven't heard the first part of the interview, make sure to check it out here.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Pacific Ocean
• Tasman Sea
• North Island
• South Island
• Japan
• United States of America
• Antarctica
• Auckland
• Wellington
• Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Los Angeles, California
• Christchurch
• Hamilton
• Tauranga
• Napier
• Hawke's Bay
• Canada
• Jacinda Ardern
• Emmanuel Macron
• France
• Sir Edmund Hillary
• Māori
• Tall poppy syndrome
• United Kingdom
• Protestantism
• Christianity
• Matariki
• Sauvignon blanc
• Pavlova
• Marmite
• Vegemite
• Mince and cheese pie
• Hokey Pokey ice cream
• Afghan biscuits
• Anzac biscuits
• World War I
• India
• Malborough Sounds
• Queenstown
• Milford
• Whale Rider
• Boy

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We are joined with former Emirates flight attendant, Millie Lyons, a New Zealand native who, like many Kiwis, was driven to travel due to her home country's isolation. In order to do so, she pursued her dream by becoming a flight attendant. She talks all about the job in this episode and gives more insight into the profession.

This is the first part of my interview with Millie, with the second (coming next week) covering her home country of New Zealand.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Millie's Instagram
• New Zealand
• United States of America
• California
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Emirates
• Airbus A380
• United Nations
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• Russian Language
• Russia
• Moscow
• WestJet
• Boeing 777
• British Airways
• London
• Chicago, Illinois
• Auckland
• Qatar Airways
• Qantas
• Perth, Australia
• Virgin Atlantic
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport
• Los Angeles International Airport
• Los Angeles
• General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA)
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Air New Zealand
• Manila, Philippines
• Saudi Arabia
• Uganda
• Tanzania
• Mauritius
• Sri Lanka
• Bangladesh
• Chennai, India
• Washington, DC
• Washington Dulles International Airport
• Delta Air Lines
• Harare, Zimbabwe

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We talk about being geographically and culturally literate a lot on this podcast, but how does one do so? And how can they do so in a fun manner?

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 111 - Overtourism: What is it and how do we stop it?
• Episode 49 - Cultural Faux Pas (Pt. 1)
• Islam
• Ramadan
• India
• Iran
• Lonely Planet Book
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Argentina
• Episode 38 - China
• China
• The Book Thief
• Germany
• Bavaria
• Stieg Larsson
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
• Sweden
• Cry the Beloved Country
• South Africa
• Couchsurfing
• Internations
• Interpals
• Penpal-Gate

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We're back with our second installment of the Flight Attendant Chronicles! We're with Cody, a flight attendant for a regional US airline. Tune in to learn more.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 118 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 1): From Zürich to the World
• United States of America
• Florida
• Airbus A319
• Airbus A320
• Washington, DC
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
• Madrid, Spain
• Madrid-Barajas Airport
• Boeing 757
• Boeing 767
• Federal Aviation Authority
• United States Department of Transportation

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We're back with David Streisand of WiseFlys on this episode! Today, we discuss the phenomenon of award devaluation occurring and how to continue to maximize the value of your rewards. With more and more people getting into travel hacking, travel and hospitality companies are faced with the challenge of holding onto their loyal patrons but preserving their bottom line.

Mentioned in this episode:

• WiseFlys
• Episode 94 - Beginner Points and Miles with WiseFlys
• Episode 107 - Q&A With WiseFlys
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta Airlines
• Chase United Explorer Card
• Chase Ultimate Rewards
• Chase Sapphire Preferred
• Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select
• Citi AAdvantage MileUp
• United Club
• Priority Pass
• American Express Membership Rewards
• Citi ThankYou Rewards
• CapitalOne Venture Miles
• MileagePlus Dining
• Spirit Airlines
• FREE SPIRIT Dining
• British Airways
• Groupon
• Cashback Monitor
• American Express Blue Cash Preferred
• Walgreens
• WiseFlys YouTube Channel
• Bahamas
• Orlando, Florida, USA
• Key West
• Disney World

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In a continuation of my interview with Yannick, we talk about his home country of Switzerland. Switzerland may be a small country, but that doesn't mean that you can't experience many different cultures within.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Swiss International Airlines
• Episode 118 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 1): From Zürich to the World
• France
• Italy
• Mediterranean climate
• Zürich
• Bern
• Geneva
• United Nations
• Davos
• Swiss Alps
• United States of America
• Germany
• Spain
• Direct Democracy
• Romansh language
• Catholicism
• Reformation
• Swiss National Day
• Knabenschiessen
• Swiss Raclette
• Swiss Fondue
• Is Swiss Cheese from Switzerland? (Article)
• Episode 42 - Is Swiss Cheese from Switzerland?
• Emmental cheese
• Russia
• China
• Der Zauberberg (The Magic Mountain)
• Thomas Mann

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Yannick is a flight attendant for SWISS International Airlines based out of its Zürich hub. In the first installment of the Flight Attendant Chronicles mini-series, we interview Yannick to talk about his job and the details that many may not even know.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Zürich, Switzerland
• Davos
• United States of America
• Zürich Airport
• San Francisco, California
• Los Angeles
• Chicago, Illinois
• Hong Kong
• Boeing 777
• Airbus A320
• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Tel Aviv, Israel
• Swiss German
• Italian language
• Canada

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Caelan Kelley is the host of the YouTube channel Atlas Pro. The content of his channel is built upon four pillars: Geography, Geology, Biology, Ecology. We have the fortune of having him on to talk about his channel, what he covers, and why it's important.

Mentioned in this episode:

• New York
• Nebraska
• The Periodic Table of Elements
• United States of America
• China
• Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
• Germany
• Netherlands
• Denmark
• Manifest Destiny
• Oklahoma
• Ithaca, NY
• Cornell University
• Binghamton University
• Binghamton
• IBM
• Atlas Pro YouTube channel
• Atlas Pro Twitter

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We're headed to the home of Arnold Schwarzenegger in this episode, Austria. Tune in to learn about this central European country!

Mentioned in the episode:

• Australia
• Hallein
• Salzburg
• Spain
• Vienna
• Austrian Alps
• Burgenland
• Hungary
• Linz
• Graz
• States of Austria
• Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Total Recall (Schwarzenegger's Autobiography)
• Germany
• Hallstatt
• Switzerland
• Austro-Hungarian Empire
• Habsburg Monarchy
• Mexico
• Serbia
• Croatia
• Catholicism
• Protestantism
• Thirty Years' War
• Islam
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Turkey
• Yugoslavia
• Riesling
• Veltliner
• Bavaria
• Spätzle
• Ruperti-Kirtag (St. Rupert's Fair)
• Dirndl
• Lederhosen
• Austrian German
• Berlin
• Munich
• United States of America
• Camino de Santiago
• Austrian Lake District
• Wien Westbahnhof (Vienna West Railway Station)
• Wien Hauptbahnhof (Vienna Main Railway Station)
• Prague, Czechia
• Bratislava, Slovakia
• Stefan Zweig
• The World of Yesterday
• Free Walking Tour Salzburg
• Gerhard Reus' Website

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Not everybody can drop everything and travel the world like many social media lifestyles show. People who have a family and house still would like a sense of adventure, however, and our guests, Ashley and Ren Garner, who host the Gone Trippin' Podcast, have plenty to share for those who are looking for adventures locally.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Arizona, United States
• Idaho
• Boise
• Portland, Oregon
• Shoshone Falls
• Niagara Falls
• Thailand
• Bali, Indonesia
• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
• Battle of Gettysburg
• American Civil War
• Gettysburg Address
• Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium
• Lemonhead
• Field of Dreams
• Kevin Costner
• Dyersville, Iowa
• Flagstaff
• Phoenix
• Chicago, Illinois
• Chicago Chinatown
• Ping Tom Memorial Park
• Millenium Park
• Magnificent Mile
• China
• New York, New York
• Grand Canyon
• Utah
• Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Salt Palace
• Salt Lake City
• Dum Dum Factory
• Ohio
• Indiana Dunes National Park
• Indiana
• Lake Michigan
• Greyhound Bus
• Megabus
• Airbnb
• Turo
• Iowa 80 Truckstop
• Mississippi River
• Minot, North Dakota
• Norsk Høstfest
• Nebraska
• South Dakota
• Walgreens
• Alaska
• Philadelphia
• Harrisburg
• Fargo
• Bismarck
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Springfield, IL
• Franklin (Former US State)
• Mason-Dixon Line
• Maryland
• Idaho Falls
• Episode 77 - Geography Education and World Peace
• Space Race
• Soviet Union
• Russia
• Lake Baikal
• Kazakhstan
• Hawaii
• Pittsburgh
• US-66 (Route 66)
• Venice Beach, California
• Ireland
• What I wish someone told me before becoming a digital nomad by Stephanie Lee
• Florida
• New England
• Alpaca
• Wisconsin
• Mailboat Boat Tour
• Lake Geneva (Wisconsin)
• Gone Trippin' Instagram
• Gone Trippin' Facebook
• Czechia
• Czechoslovakia
• Coca-Cola
• Kofola

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Did you know Canada and Denmark have been warring for over 100 years? Not many do. Over what? Listen to find out.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Crimea
• Kashmir
• West Bank
• Hans Island
• Canada
• Greenland
• Alert, Nunavut
• Kennedy Channel
• Baffin Bay
• Lincoln Sea
• Denmark
• Permanent Court of International Justice
• League of Nations
• International Space Station
• Antarctica
• Inuit people
• Michael Byers
• University of British Columbia
• Michael Bøss
• Aarhus University
• Arctic Ocean

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We head to the Mediterranean (and historic) paradise of Greece on the podcast with YouTuber Konilo. He talks all about Greece and everything you need to know about its geography and culture.

Mentioned in this episode:

• London, United Kingdom
• Rhodes
• Turkey
• Athens
• Crete
• Drama
• Macedonia (Greek region)
• Peloponnesus
• Aegean Sea
• Ionian Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Aristotle
• Socrates
• Alexander the Great
• Leonidas I
• Athens (city-state)
• Sparta
• Persian Empire
• Roman Empire
• Ottoman Empire
• Germany
• European Union
• Byzantine Empire
• Constantinople
• Istanbul
• Constantine the Great
• Greek Orthodox
• Islam
• Greek Independence Day
• Ohi Day (No Day)
• Benito Mussolini
• Tzatziki
• Moussaka
• Arakas
• Dolmadakia
• Patates Tiganites
• Raki
• Ouzo
• Chania
• Stefanos Tsitsipas
• Yorgos Lanthimos
• Zach Galifianakis
• Stelios' Instagram
• Stelios' YouTube channel

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The second-largest country in the world by area is being on the podcast. And despite it being so big, it somehow gets along with everyone else. Tune in to learn all about Canada in this episode! OH, and you might hear something different about this episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Windsor, Ontario
• Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
• Mississauga
• Toronto
• Provinces of Canada
• Lake Ontario
• Arctic Ocean
• Montréal, Quebec
• Vancouver, British Columbia
• Calgary, Alberta
• Edmonton
• West Edmonton Mall
• Mall of America
• Minnesota
• London
• Ottawa
• Canadian French
• Canadian English
• Chinese language
• Poutine
• Costco
• Voortman
• All-Dressed
• Queen Elizabeth II
• Commonwealth of Nations
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
• Young Trudeau: 1919-1944: Son of Quebec, Father of Canada
• Justin Trudeau
• Pierre Trudeau
• Max Nemni
• Monique Nemni
• Margaret Atwood
• Handmaid's Tale
• Life of Pi
• Yann Martel
• Spain
• Hardy Boys
• Nancy Drew
• Leslie McFarlane
• Anne of Green Gables
• Lucy Maud Montgomery
• Scott Pilgrim
• Bryan Lee O'Malley

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Most, if not all people, appreciate and welcome tourists in their towns, cities, and countries. Most importantly, tourism brings in money to help the local economy. Today, people in many parts of the world are experiencing an unfortunate phenomenon in the tourism industry: overtourism. We talk about this problem as well as what we can do to stop it.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Overtourism: What it is and how do we stop it? (Article)
• Rick Steves
• Prague, Czechia
• Spain
• Province of Bali, Indonesia
• Thailand
• Cambodia
• Vietnam
• India

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Did you know that many capital cities in the world right now were built from scratch? In this episode, we dive into some of them and learn about how and why they were built.

Mentioned in this episode:

• SimCity
• Egypt
• "New Cairo"
• Cairo
• Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
• Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
• Washington, District of Columbia
• Philadelphia
• Articles of Confederation
• Industrial Revolution
• Mason-Dixon Line
• Pierre Charles L'Enfant
• L'Enfant Plaza
• Chicago, Illinois
• Washington Monument
• Canberra, Australia
• British Empire
• Sydney
• Colony of New South Wales
• Colony of Victoria
• Colony of Queensland
• Colony of Tasmania
• Melbourne
• Walter Burley Griffin
• Marion Mahony Griffin
• New South Wales
• Australian Capital Territory
• Ngunnawal language
• Ngabri
• Brasília
• Rio de Janeiro
• Amazon Rainforest
• Oscar Niemeyer
• UNESCO
• Abuja, Nigeria
• Yoruba
• Igbo
• Hausa-Fulani
• Lagos
• Japan

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In today's episode, we have our first travel critic, Paul Lucas! Paul is a transportation enthusiast who travels all around the world on different airlines and trains and catalogs his experiences and reviews on his YouTube channel. It would, therefore, be an understatement to call him savvy! Tune in to learn about how you can maximize your travel experiences from someone who does it for a living!

Mentioned in this episode:

• United States of America
• United Kingdom
• London
• Milton Keynes
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Russia
• St. Petersburg
• Moscow
• Malawi
• Dublin, Ireland
• Riga, Latvia
• Southwest Airlines
• Frontier Airlines
• Spirit Airlines
• Ryanair
• bmi
• British Airways
• flybmi
• London Luton Airport
• London City Airport
• Eurowings
• Wizzair
• easyJet
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest Priority Card
• Episode 107 - Q and A with WiseFlys
• Episode 94 - Beginner Points and Miles with WiseFlys
• Rome, Italy
• Jakarta, Indonesia
• FlyerTalk Premium Fare Deals
• Scott's Cheap Flights
• Episode 53 - Scott's Cheap Flights
• New York, New York
• New Delhi, India
• Qatar Airways
• Doha, Qatar
• Houston, Texas
• Boeing 777
• Emirates Airlines
• Airbus A380
• Chicago, Illinois
• Paris, France
• Boeing 787 (Dreamliner)
• Lufthansa
• Norwegian
• Providence, Rhode Island
• Edinburgh, Scotland
• London Heathrow Airport
• Hong Kong
• Hong Kong International Airport
• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Priority Pass
• Leeds
• Chase Sapphire Reserve
• Chase Bank
• TSA Pre-Check
• Global Entry
• oneworld
• Sweden
• San Francisco
• Gothenburg
• Stockholm
• Cairo, Egypt
• Tunis, Tunisia
• Turkish Airlines
• Frankfurt, Germany
• Bangalore
• Paul's Website
• Paul's YouTube channel

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One of the oldest and most celebrated cultures in the world today is featured on this podcast. Tune in to learn more about France.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Germany
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Paris
• Lyon
• Montpellier
• Nice
• Toulouse
• Bordeaux
• Spain
• Italy
• Switzerland
• Strasbourg
• Metz
• Normandy
• Brittany
• United Kingdom
• Breton language
• Patois
• Corsica
• La Bise
• New York, New York
• Luxembourg
• Japan
• Frères Lumière (Lumière brothers)
• Roman Empire
• Gaul
• French Renaissance
• Versailles
• French Colonial Empire
• Maghreb
• Algeria
• Tunisia
• Aqueducts
• Vienne
• Frog legs
• Escargots (Snails)
• Quenelle
• Eiffel Tower
• Notre Dame de Paris
• Tartiflette
• Croziflette
• Reblochon
• Taleggio
• Croissant
• Crêpe
• French language
• Québécois
• Quebec, Canada
• Saucisson
• Mediterranean Sea
• Pétanque
• Pastis
• Le Petit Prince
• Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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David Streisand of WiseFlys is back on the podcast, and this time he's back with more tips and tricks on travel hacking from the questions that YOU, the listeners, have asked on social media. Tune in and listen to learn!

Show notes coming soon!

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We are headed to the larger of the two countries on the Iberian Peninsula for a second time on the podcast. Tune in to learn about Spain!

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Málaga
• Andalusia
• Iberian Peninsula
• Balearic Islands
• Canary Islands
• Catalan Language
• Basque Language
• Galician Language
• Madrid
• Barcelona
• Valencia
• Seville
• Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport
• United States of America
• al-Andalus (Islamic Empire in Spain)
• Arabic language
• Islamic architecture
• Alhambra
• Granada
• Al-Andalus Mosque
• Catalonia
• French language
• Spanish language
• Valencian language
• Basque Country
• Galicia
• Portugal
• Portuguese language
• Autonomous Communities of Spain
• Roman Catholicism
• Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Omelette)
• Paella
• Gazpacho
• Patatas bravas
• United Kingdom
• San Diego, California
• Sangria
• Toledo
• Don Quixote
• Yumego Travel (Natalia's Company)

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Did you know you may be breaking flying etiquette without realizing it? Tune in to learn more about the do's and don'ts while flying.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Passenger Shaming Instagram
• Fat Shaming
• Bulkhead
• Southwest Airlines
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport
• Detroit, Michigan
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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On The Lost Geographer, we cover mostly United Nations Member States. What is a UN member state, and why is it something we cover? Tune in to learn more in this episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

• United Nations
• The Lost Geographer Country Snapshots
• Somalia
• Somaliland
• Model United Nations
• Cherokee Nation
• Sioux Nation
• Germany
• Netherlands
• Belgium
• Flemish
• Walloon
• Ethiopia (CORRECTION: Ethiopia is NOT a nation-state as there are over 80 different ethnic groups in the country)
• World War II
• About UN Membership
• United Nations Security Council
• China
• Russia
• United States
• France
• United Kingdom
• Côte d'Ivoire
• Dominican Republic
• Equatorial Guinea
• Indonesia
• Kuwait
• Peru
• Poland
• South Africa
• British Empire
• British Somaliland
• Italian Somaliland
• Somali Civil War
• Hargeisa
• Western Sahara
• Spain
• French Empire
• Spanish Empire
• Mauritania
• Sahrawi Nationalist Movement
• Polisario Front
• Algeria
• Palestine
• Israel
• The Holocaust
• Judaism
• Islam
• Kosovo
• Yugoslavia
• Serbia
• Kurdistan
• Turkey
• Iraq
• Iran
• Syria
• Ottoman Empire
• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
• Islamic State

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We head right back to Central America for this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast to Guatemala!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Guatemala City
• Germany
• United States of America
• Pennsylvania State University
• Georgetown University
• Nicaragua
• The University of California at Berkeley
• Udemy
• Udacity
• Belize
• Miami, Florida
• Silibrain
• Luszol
• Spain
• Spanish Empire
• Antigua Guatemala
• Lake Atitlán
• Ernest Hemingway
• Garifuna
• El Petén
• Mexico
• Maya people
• Tikal
• El Mirador
• Cenote
• Yucatán Peninsula
• Flores
• Spanish language
• Guacamole
• Plantain
• Ron Zacapa Centenario
• Lake Petén Itzá
• Petenia splendida
• Roman Catholicism
• Argentina
• Rellenitos de Plátano
• Miguel Angel Asturias
• El Señor Presidente
• Guatemalan Civil War
• Nigeria
• France
• Mel Gibson
• Apocalypto

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The Romani people, more commonly known as Gypsies, have had a long and turbulent history. In this podcast, we learn more about their way of life and their history. This episode was inspired by this article.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Gypsies: A Brief History of the Romani People (Article)
• Czechia
• France
• Ostrava
• India
• Pakistan
• Egypt
• United States of America
• Brazil
• Spain
• Balkans
• Bulgaria
• Macedonia
• Romania
• Sanskrit
• Christianity
• Islam
• Indian Caste System
• Anatolia
• Turkey
• Iberian Peninsula
• Portugal
• United Kingdom
• Netherlands
• Franco-Dutch War
• Poland
• Russia
• Nazi Germany
• Germany
• Czechoslovakia

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Mexico is known for many things, especially its food. But did you know that the color TV was invented in Mexico? Learn about this and more on this episode!

Mentioned in this episode:

• United States of America
• Chihuahua City, Chihuahua
• El Paso, Texas
• Ciudad Juarez
• Miami, Florida
• Chicago, Illinois
• Gulf of Mexico
• Pacific Ocean
• Mexico City
• Sonora (state)
• Sonoran Desert
• Tijuana, Baja California
• Cancún, Quintana Roo
• Guadalajara, Jalisco
• Tequila
• Mariachi
• Agave plant
• Chichen Itza
• Playa del Carmen
• Mayan Empire
• Fish Tacos
• Japan
• Spain
• Tempura
• Tacos al Pastor
• Lebanon
• Lebanese Mexican
• Guillermo González Camarena
• Luis Miramontes
• Aztec Empire
• Tomatoes
• Cacao
• Vanilla
• Yucatán Peninsula
• Teotihuacan
• Mexican Flag
• Cajeta
• Argentina
• Cuba
• Colombia
• Peru
• Carlos Slim
• Jewish Mexican
• Chinese Mexican
• Afro-Mexican
• Veracruz
• Mexican Catholicism
• Mexican Mennonites
• Chipotle sauce
• Enchiladas
• Mole
• Pozole
• Oaxaca
• Mezcal
• Sotol
• France
• Chile
• Like Water for Chocolate

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In this episode we are talking about living abroad, a fitting topic for the 100th episode of the podcast! It is the second half of my interview with Rachel Smets.

To give some background on Rachel, she is an expat coach, bestselling author, 2x TEDx speaker, professor, and Cultural Trainer.

In her work, Rachel is dedicated to helping dynamic single expats who feel overwhelmed or homesick to gain clarity, plan the next steps and build a social network so that they can feel energized and truly enjoy their new home abroad.

She has been living and working abroad in various countries, for many years and has learned to turn every challenge into a new opportunity. Through her experience abroad, she developed a passion for languages and cultural diversity. Rachel provides workshops in various international companies to increase their cultural competence in doing business with other cultures.

Her bestseller ‘’Living abroad Successfully’’ is a complete and practical guide from deciding to live abroad to enjoying a successful stay abroad.

Connect with Rachel:

Website

Facebook

LinkedIn

YouTube

Instagram

TEDx Talks: Your Next Step and Stop Comparing. Be the Best YOU.

Books: Living Abroad Successfully: What Where, When, How and Awaken Your Confidence

Free Gift(s):

Free Video Course: Feel Happy in your New Country

29 Suggestions to help you Settle in Easily and Successfully and Feel at Home

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 99: Belgium (Pt. 2) (Part 1 of interview)
• Belgium
• Episode 23: Business and Literacy
• How Cultural Literacy can Help you do Business
• China
• Feng shui
• Germany
• Spain

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We are headed to Belgium for a second time on this podcast! Our guest today is Rachel Smets, who we are lucky enough to have on for 2 episodes! The first part of my interview with Rachel is about Belgium.

To give some background on Rachel, she is an expat coach, bestselling author, 2x TEDx speaker, professor, and Cultural Trainer.

In her work, Rachel is dedicated to helping dynamic single expats who feel overwhelmed or homesick to gain clarity, plan the next steps and build a social network so that they can feel energized and truly enjoy their new home abroad.

She has been living and working abroad in various countries, for many years and has learned to turn every challenge into a new opportunity. Through her experience abroad, she developed a passion for languages and cultural diversity. Rachel provides workshops in various international companies to increase their cultural competence in doing business with other cultures.

Her bestseller ‘’Living abroad Successfully’’ is a complete and practical guide from deciding to live abroad to enjoying a successful stay abroad.

Connect with Rachel:

Website

Facebook

LinkedIn

YouTube

Instagram

TEDx Talks: Your Next Step and Stop Comparing. Be the Best YOU.

Books: Living Abroad Successfully: What Where, When, How and Awaken Your Confidence

Free Gift(s):

Email Course on Moving Abroad

29 Suggestions to help you Settle in Easily and Successfully and Feel at Home

Mentioned in this episode:

• Netherlands
• Brussels
• Bruges
• Leuven
• Antwerp
• Flanders
• Wallonia
• Flemish
• French language
• Spain
• United States of America
• Germany
• Walloons
• Dutch language
• German language
• Belgian Beer
• Belgian Frites
• Steak Frites
• Mussels Frites
• Belgian Waffles
• Belgian Chocolate
• Belgium National Football Team

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We are headed back to the crossroads of Eurasia for a second time on the podcast! Tune in to get a second perspective on Turkey, a country that has been important historically since the beginning of mankind.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Syria
• Istanbul
• United States of America
• Turkmenistan
• Russia
• USSR
• Kyrgyzstan
• Kazakhstan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Istanbul New Airport
• China
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Anatolia
• Ankara
• Michigan
• Mesopotamia
• The Silk Road
• Bosphorus
• British Empire
• Greece
• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
• İzmir
• Turkish language
• Greek language
• Arabic language
• Ottoman Empire
• Islam
• Kurban Bayrami
• Turkish Republic Day
• Doner Kebab
• Gyro
• Difference between Greek Yogurt and Turkish Yogurt
• Pilaf
• India
• Ayran
• Turkish tea recipe
• Turkish coffee recipe
• Nutuk

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We have come full circle on the podcast to the very first country on the podcast, South Africa! Listen to our second perspective on the rainbow nation.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Pretoria
• Ohio, United States
• Iowa City, Iowa
• Johannesburg
• Zimbabwe
• Botswana
• Cedar Falls
• University of Iowa
• University of Northern Iowa
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Chicago, Illinois
• New York, New York
• Cape Town
• Durban
• California
• Florida
• Table Mountain
• Kruger National Park
• Bloemfontein
• Episode 86: Strange Country Capitals
• Indian South African
• Afrikaner
• English South African
• Xhosa People
• Zulu People
• Tsonga Language
• Venda people
• Basotho people
• South African wine
• Mealie pap
• Boerewors
• Braai
• Biltong
• Rugby
• Cricket
• Football (soccer)
• Polokwane
• Nelson Mandela
• Vuvuzela
• A Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

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In honor of Media Literacy Week from November 5-9, we have decided to feature Alicia Haywood, founder of the iSpeakMedia Foundation. We talk about media literacy and how it creates a better world for us. We also discuss how it helps to promote geographic and cultural literacy!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 35 - Media Illiteracy as a Barrier to Literacy
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Los Angeles, California
• Chicago, Illinois
• National Association for Media Literacy Education
• iSpeakMedia Foundation

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For the second time on this podcast, we are going to the South American giant of Brazil! Tune in to get a second perspective on this massive country that speaks Portuguese, not Spanish!

Mentioned in this episode:

• São Paulo
• Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
• United States of America
• Rio de Janeiro
• Bahia
• Recife
• Fortaleza
• Lençóis Maranhenses
• Avengers: Infinity Wars
• Iguazu Falls
• Argentina
• Curitiba
• Salvador
• New York City
• Itaimbezinho
• Avenida Paulista
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Spanish language
• Portugal
• Brasilia
• Chicago
• Oscar Niemeyer
• Italian Brazilian
• Italy
• Japanese Brazilian
• Japan
• German Brazilian
• Germany
• French Brazilian
• France
• Guyana
• French Guiana
• Suriname
• Netherlands
• Lebanese Brazilian
• Lebanon
• Native Brazilian
• Amazon Rainforest
• Açaí berry
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Peru
• Caipirinha
• Cachaça
• Feijoada
• Pao de Queijo
• Coxinha
• Fogo de Chão
• Virado à Paulista
• Jeitinho (The Brazilian Way)
• Guarana
• O Doutrinador (The Indoctrinator)
• Marvel
• Eduardo Spohr
• Filhos de Eden (Children of Eden)

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On this podcast, we aim to promote geographic and cultural literacy through education and travel. We want to make travel easier for people, which is why we're covering the points and miles game! Learn how to get free and heavily discounted travel with our guest, David Streisand, creator of WiseFlys.

Mentioned in this episode:

• WiseFlys (TLG special offer)
• WiseFlys Website
• New York, New York, USA
• Italy
• Bari
• FlyerTalk
• Memoirs of Napoleon Streisand (David's Book)
• FICO Credit Score
• Fiji
• Australia
• Bali, Indonesia
• Taiwan
• JP Morgan Chase Bank
• Chase Sapphire Preferred
• Chase Freedom
• Chase Freedom Unlimited
• Chase 5/24 Rule
• Chase Ultimate Rewards
• WiseFlys Free Credit Card Consultation
• Costa Rica
• Morocco
• The Canary Islands, Spain
• London, United Kingdom
• Boston
• Johannesburg, South Africa

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The Cultural Faux Pas mini-series is back for its 7th installment. Learn why being on time to an event or meeting is bad manners in both Venezuela AND China!

Mentioned in this episode:

• 20 Travel Mistakes Americans Make When Traveling Abroad
• The 30 Biggest Cultural Mistakes Americans Make Abroad
• United States of America
• Italy
• India
• China
• Russia
• Spain
• Siesta
• Menu del Dia
• Merienda
• Mexico
• South Korea
• Chile
• Venezuela
• Germany
• Morocco
• Souq

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We are headed to Czechia, or The Country Formerly Known as the Czech Republic (TCFKATCR) (RIP Prince). While many people only know Prague, there's plenty more to the country than just that. In addition, since the fall of communism, its economy has made plenty of strides to develop the nation. We talk all about that in this episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Zlín
• Moravia
• Poland
• Germany
• Austria
• Slovakia
• Bohemia (historical Czechia)
• Silesia
• Sněžka
• Krkonoše
• Elbe (Labe) River
• Vltava
• Morava
• Prague
• Brno
• Ostrava
• Mělník
• Hradec Králové
• Kutná Hora
• České Budějovice
• Olomouc
• Nový Jičín
• Karlštejn
• Charles IV
• Eastern bloc
• Russia
• Czech language
• České dráhy
• Škoda Auto
• Aero Vodochody
• Štědrý den
• Ježíšek
• Pork dumplings
• Pilsner (Urquell)
• Pilsen
• Budweiser Budvar
• Kozel
• Radegast
• Svijany
• Birell
• Kofola
• Slivovice
• Smažený sýr (fried cheese)
• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Czech National Men's Hockey Team
• Ancient Bohemian Legends
• Alois Jirásek

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The last of the Scandinavian countries to be featured on the podcast. We are headed to Norway! A country known for its beautiful nature, there's plenty more to learn about Norwegian culture. Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Russia
• Spain
• Oslo
• Fjord
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Bergen
• Stavanger
• South Korea
• France
• Norwegian Arm
• United Kingdom
• Bokmål
• Kebabnorsk
• Russefeiring
• Norwegian Constitution Day
• King Harald V
• Smalahove
• Solo
• Julebrus
• Scandinavia
• Swedish language
• Norwegian language
• Danish language
• Bunad
• Anders Behring Breivik
• Jo Nesbø
• Trolltunga
• Christina's YouTube Channel
• Norwegian 101
• Skam

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Has being a vegetarian or having dietary restrictions ever impeded on your experiences while traveling? Sapna Dalal, the creator of The Vegetarian Tourist, talks about her experiences traveling as a vegetarian. She offers tips as well on how to make the most of your trip.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Athens, Greece
• Peru
• Episode 76 - Ask a Concierge
• Pescatarian
• Shanghai, China
• Mandarin Chinese
• Germany
• Czechia
• Vietnam
• Buddhism
• Ho Chi Minh City
• Pho

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For the first time in a LONG while, we are headed over to South America. Peru is a country that is very rich and diverse in culture. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 48 - Venezuela (Pt. 2)
• Lima
• San Francisco, California, USA
• Barcelona, Spain
• Los Angeles
• Brazil
• Ecuador
• Chile
• Cusco
• Iquitos
• Amazon Rainforest
• Macchu Picchu
• Sahara Desert
• Rímac River
• Swiss Alps
• Switzerland
• Puno
• Lake Titicaca
• China
• Chinese Peruvian
• Japan
• Japanese Peruvian
• Alberto Fujimori
• Pedro Pablo Kuczynski
• Ireland
• Chifa
• Mormonism
• Islam
• Judaism
• Buddhism
• Ceviche
• Lomo saltado
• Anticuchos
• Chicha morada
• Inca Kola
• Pisco
• Pisco sour
• In Search of an Inca

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The Middle East beckons again, and this time we are headed to Jordan! Home to beautiful nature and ancient historical sites, we learn about one of the most welcoming and hospitable countries in the region.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Kuwait
• Chicagoland
• Palestine
• Syria
• Saudi Arabia
• Red Sea
• Iraq
• Israel
• Amman
• Badia region
• Mediterranean Sea
• Ancient Rome
• Ancient Greece
• Irbid
• Aqaba
• Petra
• Wadi Rum
• Ma'an
• The Levant (Levantine Region)
• Fertile Crescent
• Egypt
• Dabke
• Bedouin
• CyberCity
• Jordan Institute of Science and Technology
• Mesopotamia
• Islamic Empire
• Ottoman Empire
• Hejaz Railway
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Mecca
• Jerash
• Mount Nebo
• Madaba
• Sunni Islam
• Roman Catholicism
• Ramadan
• Yazidis
• Mansaf
• Jordanian hummus
• Falafel
• Fava beans
• Turkish coffee
• Jordan Valley
• United States of America
• Canada
• Our Last Best Chance
• King Abdullah II

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We are covering the second of the Baltic countries here on the podcast. Learn about Estonia, the country that freed itself by singing.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lithuania
• Latvia
• Artur's YouTube channel
• Hollywood, California, USA
• Suur Munamägi
• Tallinn
• Russia
• Pärnu
• Narva
• Finland
• Germany
• Northern Crusades
• Sweden
• Laulupidu (Estonian Song Festival)
• Estonian Singing Revolution
• Soviet Union
• Moscow
• Estonian language
• Finnish language
• Finno-Ugric languages
• Hungarian language
• Jaanipäev (Estonian midsummer festival)
• Scandinavia
• Siberia
• Kali (Fermented bread beer)
• Tasting SÜLT for the first time (5 Estonian foods) (Video by Artur)
• Sült
• Kilu
• Vodka
• Siesta
• Italy
• Hingedepäev (All Souls' Day)
• Tõde ja õigus (Truth and Justice, Estonian book)

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The international standard is for a country to have one capital that houses all of its government-related entities. However, that's not true across the world. Learn about some cases where this is not the case.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Benin
• Bolivia
• Chile
• Cote d'Ivoire
• Georgia
• Honduras
• Malaysia
• Montenegro
• Netherlands
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Eswatini
• Western Sahara
• Yemen
• Switzerland
• Nauru
• Amsterdam
• Israel
• Palestine
• Pretoria
• Cape Town
• Bloemfontein
• United States of America
• Checks and balances
• The Hague
• French Empire
• France
• Bern
• Berlin, Germany
• Vienna, Austria
• Jerusalem
• East Jerusalem
• Tel Aviv
• Ramallah
• Donald Trump
• United Nations

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Have you ever traveled hoping to find love? In this episode, we talk about how being geographically and culturally literate can help you do so with Marina Iakovlev, the host of the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel. You definitely don't want to miss this episode if this is something that you've been looking for!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel
• Dating Beyond Borders Website
• Moscow, Russia
• Canada
• Italy
• Panama
• France
• United States of America
• Toronto
• Montreal
• Netherlands
• Scandinavia
• India
• Sweden
• Lebanon
• You Know You're Dating a Lebanese Man When...
• Israel
• Turkey
• Greece
• Iceland
• Travel Channel
• Anthony Bourdain
• Texas
• Mail Order Brides
• Ukraine
• Czechia
• You Know You're Dating a Czech Woman When...
• United Kingdom
• 2018 FIFA World Cup
• Let's Get Married (Russian TV show)
• Denmark
• Norway
• Colombia
• Poland
• Spain
• Brazil
• Romani
• California
• Chicago
• Cuba
• Hungary

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Not many people know about Angola, and that's why we are so excited today to have the country covered on the podcast! Learn more about this underrated African destination.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Tatiana's website
• Chicago, USA
• Indianapolis
• Virginia
• Washington, DC
• Egypt
• Thailand
• Panama
• Mexico
• Zambia
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Cabinda
• Namibia
• Namibe (Angolan province)
• Namib desert
• Welwitschia
• Luanda
• Luanda Marginal
• Lobito
• Benguela
• Cuanza river
• Angolan kwanza
• Dubai, UAE
• Singapore
• Kuduro
• Semba
• Brazil
• Samba
• Kizomba
• Angolan Carnival
• Kenya
• Samakaka
• Portuguese language
• Uíge
• Cuando Cubango
• Kongo people
• Kikongo
• Kimbundu
• Ovimbundu
• Chokwe
• Portugal
• Calulu de Peixe
• Angolan Feijoada
• Caldeirada de cabrito
• Kissangua
• Baobab tree
• Morocco
• South Africa
• Ghana
• Angolan Civil War

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We revisit the United Kingdom, this time through the eyes of a northern Englishman as opposed to a southerner in our previous episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 9 - Smart Budget Traveling
• Episode 5 - United Kingdom
• Madrid, Spain
• Carlisle
• Liverpool
• Wales
• Bangor-on-Dee
• Wigan
• Southport
• London
• Newcastle upon Tyne
• Scotland
• Glasgow
• Chicago, USA
• Scouse
• Irish English
• Ireland
• Canada
• Mancunian accent
• Yorkshire accent
• Yorkshire
• Illinois
• Midwestern American accent
• Michigan
• Wisconsin
• St. Louis
• Southern American accent
• Queen Elizabeth II
• British Royal Family
• Royal assent
• France
• Fish and chips
• Shepherd's pie
• Cottage pie
• Pasty
• Greggs (Pasty)
• Cinnamon challenge
• Cider
• India Pale Ale
• Brooklyn Bel Air Sour
• Sweden
• Kopparberg
• British humor
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
• Geordie Shore
• Jersey Shore
• Rick and Morty
• Mr. Bean
• Monty Python
• Seinfeld
• The Office (US version)
• The Office (UK version)
• Germany
• Vienna, Austria
• Chicago Cubs
• 2018 FIFA World Cup
• London 2012 Summer Olympics
• Wimbledon Tennis Championship
• Andy Murray
• Lake District
• England
• Joy Division
• Pink Floyd
• New Order
• Big Shaq
• UK Drill
• Duran Duran
• Phil Collins
• The Smiths
• The Who
• Led Zeppelin
• The xx
• U2
• Rolling Stones
• Keith Richards
• Amtrak
• Edinburgh
• Ryanair
• National Express
• Virgin Trains
• 1984 (book)
• George Orwell

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We're headed back to New Zealand for a second time on the podcast to learn more about this beautiful country! And no, there are still no orcs in New Zealand.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Not Even French YouTube Channel
• Pacific Ocean
• United Kingdom
• Scandinavia
• France
• Australia
• North Island (New Zealand)
• Auckland
• Lake Taupo
• Rotorua
• Wellington
• Cook Strait
• South Island (New Zealand)
• Cloudy Bay Vineyards
• Norway
• Iceland
• Stuart Island
• Zealandia
• Paris
• London
• Tall poppy syndrome
• Phil Keoghan
• The Amazing Race
• All Blacks (National Rugby Team)
• Māori
• Aboriginal Australians
• Abel Tasman
• Zeeland
• Netherlands
• Māori language
• Haka
• Pōwhiri
• Tapu
• Hāngi
• Pavlova
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Tauranga
• Germany
• Scotland
• Kiwi bird
• Moa bird
• Peter Jackson
• The Lord of the Rings
• The Hobbit
• French Alps
• Southern Alps
• Spain
• The Luminaries
• Eleonore Catton
• 110 Kiwi Slang Words

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So, while we weren't able to find any native Antarcticans to provide their personal experience (because there are none!), we figured it'd nonetheless be an interesting one to cover. Learn more about Antarctica!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Antarctica
• Americas
• Eurasia
• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Asia
• Chile
• Argentina
• Australia
• James Cook
• Pacific Ocean
• Pacific Islands
• United States of America
• United Kingdom
• Russia
• Norway
• Roald Amundsen
• Robert Scott
• Amundsen-Scott Research Station
• Antarctic Treaty System
• France
• New Zealand
• Katabatic wind
• South Africa

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Continuing our Cultural Faux Pas mini-series, we're back with Part 6! Learn 10 more things that you shouldn't do when traveling.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Podcast page
• Source Article 1
• Source Article 2
• Japan
• United States of America
• Hawaii
• Lei
• Hibiscus (State flower of Hawaii)
• Singapore
• Spain
• Russia
• Egypt
• France
• Chicago
• Nigeria
• Filial piety
• Hong Kong, China
• Germany
• Switzerland
• Austria
• Australia

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Ever wondered how people got to travel so much even while working? In today's podcast episode, we have Romina on to talk about this topic and how you can go forth pursuing this lifestyle!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram
• Italy
• Great Pyramid of Giza
• Egypt
• Facebook
• Stanley Cup
• Washington, DC, USA
• Coworking space
• Romina's website
• Romina's YouTube channel

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We are covering the first of the Baltic states in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Tune in to learn about Lithuania, home of one of the oldest languages in the world.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Klaipėda
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Baltic Sea
• West Virginia
• Vilnius
• Latvia
• Belarus
• Poland
• Scent of Lithuania
• Lithuania National Men's Basketball Team
• National Basketball Association (NBA)
• Lithuanian language
• Russia
• Russian language
• Baltic languages
• Slavic languages
• Latvian language
• Sanskrit
• India
• Cepelinai
• Kugelis (Potato pie)
• Lithuanian cold borscht
• Ukraine
• Episode 28 - Ukraine
• Episode 71 - Ukraine (Pt. 2)
• Lithuanian Song Festival
• Catholicism
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving

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How important is geography education? So important that it can actually lead to world peace? How? All the answers in this episode, tune in!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Ignite Chicago
• Finland
• Cold War
• Space Race
• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Soviet Union)
• Sputnik 1
• STEM fields
• World War II
• India
• China
• Sudan
• Fibula
• Nordic people
• Odin
• Thor
• Mayans

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We often talk about encouraging travel and cultural awareness on this podcast. However, we have rarely covered what to do when you get to an actual location. In this episode, we are fortunate to have Sarah Dandashy, a world-renowned concierge, and creator of Ask a Concierge, tell us all about what a concierge does, how to best use your concierge to make the most out of your next trip, and some travel tips.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ask a Concierge YouTube channel
• Ask a Concierge website
• Lebanon
• Saudi Arabia
• London, United Kingdom
• Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Washington, DC
• Georgetown University
• New York, New York
• Los Angeles, California
• Four Seasons Hotel (Washington, DC)
• L'Ermitage (Los Angeles)
• Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills
• London West Hollywood Hotel
• Le Clefs d'Or
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Russia
• Germany
• Australia
• United Arab Emirates
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• The Grand Budapest Hotel
• Fox Searchlight Pictures
• Argentina
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• United Airlines
• Disneyland (Los Angeles)
• Airbnb
• French language
• In-N-Out Burger
• Paris, France

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Names of countries are often interesting to study. In this episode, we study the names of three particular countries. These were chosen because they have recently either changed their name or have a naming dispute.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Swaziland (eSwatini)
• Czechia
• Greece
• (Former Yugoslav) Republic of Macedonia
• Czechoslovakia
• Slovakia
• Episode 70 - Slovakia
• Russia
• Germany
• United States of America
• Bohemia
• Moravia
• Silesia
• Yugoslavia
• Macedonia (Greek province)
• Kingdom of Macedon
• Alexander the Great
• United Nations
• Skopje
• Skopje International Airport
• Vergina sun
• Bulgaria
• Albania
• Serbia
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• European Union
• King Mswati III
• Zimbabwe
• Zambia
• British Empire
• Switzerland
• Sweden

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We head to the first of the Maghreb countries in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Our guest Kamal was born and raised in Morocco and offers amazing perspectives on what a rich culture and history the country has. Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Maghreb
• Poland
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Warsaw
• Rabat
• Casablanca
• Marrakesh
• Atlas Mountains
• Ifrane
• Tangier
• European Union
• Western Sahara
• Algeria
• Mediterranean Sea
• Moroccan mint tea
• United States of America
• Atlas lion
• Arabic language
• Darija
• French language
• Amazigh
• Spanish language
• France
• Berber
• Islam
• Couscous
• Tagine
• Slow-Cooked Lamb
• Berlin
• Tunisia
• Egypt
• Lords of the Atlas
• Meqnes bags
• Meknes
• Souq

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Singapore is a small island country in Southeast Asia, separated from Malaysia by the Strait of Johor. The country consists of only one city: Singapore. However, you can experience Indian, Chinese, and Malay cultures all in this one city. Tune in to learn more about this young but accomplished country!

Mentioned in this episode:

• United States of America
• Malaysia
• China
• Johor-Singapore Causeway
• Kuala Lumpur
• Sentosa Island
• Jurong Island
• MRT Singapore
• English - Singapore Dialect ("Singlish")
• Singapore Zoo
• Singapore Night Safari
• Singapore River Safari
• Mandarin Chinese
• Malay language
• Tamil language
• Cantonese language
• World War II
• Japanese Occupation of Singapore
• Japanese Empire
• British Empire
• Conscription
• India
• Rojak
• Youtiao
• Laksa
• Hainanese Chicken Rice
• Bak Kut Teh
• Peranakan
• Rendang
• The Little Nyonya
• Lau Pa Sat
• Uber
• Grab
• Lyft
• Seattle, Washington
• Chinese New Year
• Hari Raya
• Deepavali
• Islam
• Hinduism
• Lee Kwan Yew
• The Singapore Story
• Michigan

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Do you like coffee? Whether you enjoy taking the occasional cup of Joe or drink it religiously to enhance your productivity, there's a lot more than just what meets the tongue.

In this episode, we meet someone who's made chronicling what's behind the coffee his personal mission. He studies and writes about coffee from all over the world. Tune in to enjoy our conversation with The Nomad Barista!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Hamilton
• China
• Waterloo
• University of Waterloo
• Spain
• Barcelona
• Spanish language
• Catalonia
• Catalan language
• Yunnan
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Ethiopia
• Starbucks
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Tim Horton’s
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Couchsurfing
• AirBnb
• India
• Shanghai
• Hiroshima, Japan
• Mexico
• London, United Kingdom
• Indonesia
• Oakville
• Fair trade coffee
• Brodie’s Instagram
• Brodie’s YouTube channel

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We are visiting Ukraine for the second time on this podcast! In this episode, we learn about Ukraine's geography and location as the hub of crossroads between Europe and Asia, and how it influenced the culture. Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned this episode:

• Obolon beer
• USSR (Soviet Union)
• Dnieper River
• Kryvyi Rih
• Kiev
• Institute of International Relations (Kiev)
• United States of America
• Hyperinflation
• Communist Party of Ukraine
• Ukrainian Revolution of 2014
• Russia
• Poland
• Carpathian Mountains
• Romania
• Crimea
• Black Sea
• Russian annexation of Crimea
• Lviv
• Odessa
• Odessa, Texas
• Donetsk
• Lugansk
• North Korea
• Slavic
• Germany
• Belarus
• Ukrainian language
• Russian language
• Eastern Orthodox Christianity
• China
• Byzantine Empire
• Kievan Rus'
• The Great Schism
• Catholicism
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyivan Patriarchate
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)
• Vatican City
• Judaism in Ukraine
• New York, NY
• London, United Kingdom
• Romani people
• Ruthenian people
• Tatar people
• Turkey
• Borscht
• Okroshka
• Caucasus
• Vodka
• Chicago, IL
• India
• Japan
• Benjamin Franklin
• American Civil War
• Roman Empire
• Ukraine's Wikipedia Page

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We are headed over to Slovakia, which is actually located geographically in Central Europe, and not Eastern Europe as many (including myself) think. In any case, Slovakia has lots of beautiful nature, spas, and a capital city, Bratislava, with an amazing Old Town.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Czechia
• Moravia
• Germany
• ICUnet
• China
• Austria
• BoundaryLess (Petra's Website)
• New York City, New York, USA
• Eastern Bloc
• Bratislava
• Hungary
• Bratislava Castle
• Orava Castle
• Bojnice Castle
• Spiš Castle
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• High Tatras National Park
• Slovak Paradise National Park
• Čičmany
• Easter
• Slovak Easter
• Czechoslovakia
• Christianity
• Catholicism
• Prague
• Christmas
• Bryndzové Halušky
• Borovička
• Šljivovica
• Tokaj
• German language
• Austrian German
• Beijing
• Mandarin Chinese
• Vienna
• Greece
• Bratislava Old Town
• Danube River
• Slovak wine
• BoundaryLess YouTube Channel

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We're back with another round of cultural faux pas aka stuff you should know not to do abroad to avoid making a fool of yourself. Tune in to learn more, and remember to check out our other parts if you haven't already (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4).

Mentioned in this episode:

• Avoiding Cross-Cultural Faux Pas
• Russia
• Japan
• Greece
• Italy
• India
• Vodka
• South Africa
• Malaysia
• China
• Saudi Arabia
• Germany
• German birthday etiquette
• Switzerland
• Episode 68 - Philippines

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The Philippines is an incredible mixture of both Western and Eastern cultures, and our guest Grace does a wonderful job describing the country. Tune in to learn about the Philippines!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Quezon City
• Michigan
• Archipelago
• Luzon
• Panay
• Mindanao
• Boracay
• Filial piety
• Mano Po
• Spain
• United States of America
• Manila
• King Philip II
• Christianity
• Spanish language
• Filipino language
• Surigaonon language
• Tagalog language
• English language
• Christmas in the Philippines
• Jeepney
• Adobo
• Champorado
• Toyo
• Dinuguan
• Halo halo
• Taho
• Salabat
• Lampanog
• Manny Pacquiao
• apl.de.ap
• Arnel Pineda
• Jake Zyrus
• Lea Salonga
• Pia Wurtzbach
• Steve Harvey
• Philippines Country Snapshot
• Tagalog people
• Cebuano people
• Ilocano people
• Hiligaynon people
• Bikol people
• Noli Me Tángere
• José Rizal

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We're back with the second part of our interview with Roope! In this episode, he talks about learning languages. We go over why it's important, common misconceptions, and how you can go about starting your language-learning journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 66 - Finland
• Languages are Easy (Blog)
• Spain
• Benny Lewis
• English language
• Spanish language
• French language
• Germany
• German language
• Finland
• Finnish language
• Turkey
• China
• Chinese language
• Austria
• Is Chinese Language Easy to Learn? – “Yes!” Says Benny Lewis (on Languages are Easy)
• Swedish language
• Norwegian language
• India
• Tamil
• Kannada
• United States of America
• Steig Larsson
• Millenium Trilogy
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Men Who Hate Women)
• Arabic language
• Dutch language
• Bill Gates
• Your Online Revenue
• Roope's YouTube Channel

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We head back to Northern Europe for this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! We explore the country of Finland, one that is unique because it's nothing like any of its surrounding countries. Tune in to learn more about its culture and history!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Manila, Philippines
• Turkey
• Macedonia
• Bulgaria
• Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Dubai
• Austria
• Helsinki
• Turku
• Tampere
• Lapland
• USA
• Minnesota
• Sweden
• Russia
• Norway
• Estonia
• Spain
• France
• Christianity
• United Kingdom
• Sauna
• Wife-Carrying
• World Sauna Championships
• Finnish Language
• Swedish language
• Norwegian language
• Russian language
• Estonian language
• Hungarian language
• Danish language
• Christmas
• Finnish Independence Day
• Midsummer
• Oulu
• Stockholm
• Sami
• Leipäjuusto (Bread cheese)
• Cloudberry Jam
• Mämmi
• Vodka
• Italy
• Switzerland
• New York, New York
• Indonesia
• Chicago, Illinois
• The Holy Bible
• Lutheranism

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Here are some more manners, etiquette, and customs you should be aware of whilst traveling. This is the fourth installment of the Cultural Faux Pas Mini-Series. Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 as well!

Mentioned in this episode:

• 25 Cultural Faux Pas You Don’t Want To Commit While Traveling
• Thailand
• Laos
• Episode 61 - Dominic Bonnuccelli: Traveling Photographer
• China
• India
• Fiji
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka
• Russia
• Morocco
• United States of America
• Bulgaria
• The Balkans
• Albania
• Islam
• Greece
• Moutza
• Byzantine Empire
• Wikipedia
• Ramadan
• Saudi Arabia

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Zambia is a large country in southern Africa that very few know about. However, it has some amazing wildlife and natural landscapes that are worth checking out. Listen in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Michigan
• Luanshya
• Tanzania
• Malawi
• Botswana
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Angola
• The Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Zimbabwe
• Copperbelt
• Lusaka
• Ndola
• Kitwe
• Chingola
• Zambezi River
• Victoria Falls
• Kafue River
• Luangwa River
• Nshima
• British Empire
• English language
• Dowry
• Christianity
• Jesus
• Islam
• Roman Catholicism in Zambia
• United Church in Zambia
• Church of Scotland
• Scotland
• Hinduism
• India
• Mosi Lager
• Castle Lager
• Coca-Cola
• Fanta
• Sprite
• Filial piety
• Kenneth Kaunda

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We're headed to the first of the two countries on the Iberian peninsula, Spain! Get ready to learn about this country that is rich in tradition, history, and culture. And where they throw tomatoes at each other for fun.

Mentioned in this episode:

• San Francisco, California, USA
• Peru
• Barcelona
• Orlando, Florida
• Los Angeles
• East Lansing, Michigan
• Michigan State University
• Iberian peninsula
• Portugal
• Balearic Islands
• Mediterranean Sea
• Canary Islands
• Morocco
• Ceuta
• Melilla
• Gibraltar Strait
• Atlantic Ocean
• Bay of Biscay
• France
• Andorra
• Pyrenees
• Madrid
• Sevilla
• Granada
• Alhambra
• Bilbao
• Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
• Pamplona
• Valencia
• La Tomatina
• Ibiza
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Eurowings
• Cologne, Germany
• Vienna, Austria
• Midwestern USA
• United Kingdom
• Spanish language
• Catalan language
• Moors
• Siesta
• Running of the bulls
• Castillian language
• Basque language
• Galician language
• Latin America
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Royal Spanish Academy
• Paella
• Tortilla patatas
• Spanish Charcuterie
• Gazpacho
• Sangria
• Sidra
• Cava
• Pan con tomate
• Tapas
• Catalonia
• Patatas bravas
• Garlic aioli sauce
• Baguette
• Metric system
• Imperial system
• SI unit
• Eixample
• Sagrada Família
• Cathedral of the Sea
• Ildefonso Falcones
• Dan Brown
• Origin

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April Peregrino is an extreme traveler who loves to go on solo adventures in lands that many others wouldn't dare to adventure. Here, she shares plenty of tips for fellow female travelers who would like to travel, alone or not, but are afraid to do so.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• The Philippines
• Wisconsin
• Florida
• Jordan
• Israel
• Petra
• Wadi Rum
• Brazil
• Chicago "L"
• Mexico
• Bulgaria
• North Korea
• Islam
• Singapore
• Iran
• Vienna, Austria
• Episode 9 - Traveling on a Budget
• Beirut, Lebanon
• Nicaragua
• Spanish language
• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Qatar
• Japan
• Australia
• Japanese language
• Sumo wrestling
• Bon Jovi
• April's Instagram Page
• April's Facebook Page
• Email April!

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In today's episode, we're lucky to be joined with Dominic Bonuccelli, a traveling photographer who has worked closely with well-known names in travel such as Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Rick Steves.

Here, he talks about how travel is important to the individual, and why it should even be mandated. In addition, he gives advice to those who want to pursue a career in travel. Listen in to this episode, you're in for a real treat.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lonely Planet
• Lonely Planet: Roads Less Traveled
• Lonely Planet: Stress Buster
• Rick Steves
• India
• Lord of the Rings
• Kleven, Norway
• Italy
• Spokane, Washington, USA
• Blade Runner
• Stephen Spielberg
• Los Angeles, California
• University of Southern California
• Seattle
• Seattle Weekly
• Tucson, Arizona
• Colombia
• Mexico
• Hawaii
• National Geographic
• Australia
• Shanghai, China
• Chicago, Illinois
• Melbourne, Victoria
• Alice Springs, Northern Territory
• Darwin
• Aboriginal Australians
• Outback
• London, United Kingdom
• Scotland
• Orkney Islands
• Cotswolds
• Cambridge
• Lake District
• France
• Roman Empire
• Ancient Greece
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Germany
• Havana, Cuba
• Canada
• Justin Trudeau
• Cook Islands
• Japan
• Simpleview
• European Union
• Brexit
• Cinque Terre
• Limoncello
• Petra, Jordan
• Mediterranean Sea
• Ian Wright
• Shakira
• Barranquilla
• Cumbia
• Tibet
• Communism
• Salsa dance
• Ford Thunderbird
• Connecticut
• Aureleo Rosano
• Lambretta
• Denver, Colorado
• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Florida
• New York City, New York
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Sierra Madre Occidental
• Spain
• Batopilas
• Tarahumara
• Tesgüino
• Easter
• Jesuit
• Judas Iscariot
• Copper Canyon Railway
• Copper Canyon
• Los Mochis
• Chihuahua
• AZFoto (Dominic's website)
• San Diego
• Solana Beach

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This episode explores Turkey, a country that was once one of the major powers of the world. As a result of its prominence, it is rich in history and culture, and our guest in today's episode bring all of it out in great detail. Definitely one you want to listen to!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Australia
• New York City, USA
• Berlin, Germany
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Istanbul
• Black Sea
• Ottoman Empire
• Islam
• İzmir
• Turkish language
• Latin
• Arabic
• English language
• World War I
• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
• Turkish tea
• Turkish coffee
• Silicon Valley
• Turkish kebab
• Sunni Islam
• Shi'a Islam
• Whirling Dervishes and Mevlevi Order
• Judaism
• Orthodox Christianity
• Sufi Islam
• Rumi
• India
• Turkish falafel
• Turkish lentil soup
• Turkish yogurt soup
• Rakı
• Baklava
• Orhan Pamuk
• The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
• The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines

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We are headed back to Iceland for a second time, but this time, with a completely different perspective. Tune in to learn about one of the most beautiful countries in the world, including efforts that the Icelandic are making to preserve the natural beauty. And why they actually don't eat fermented shark every day.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Reykjavík
• Paris, France
• Scotland, United Kingdom
• Höfuðborgarsvæðið
• Akureyri
• Hekla
• Katla
• Mýrdalsjökull
• Nordic countries
• Vikings
• Icelandic language
• Old Norse
• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
• English language
• Old English
• French language
• Denmark
• Þorrablót
• Hangikjöt
• Hákarl
• Þorramatur
• Brennivín (Black death)
• Iceland national football team
• Iceland Genealogy Database (Íslendingabók)
• Gullfoss
• Golden Circle
• Sigríður Tómasdóttir
• Alcoa
• Highlands of Iceland
• Follow Pálína on Instagram!

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More cultural differences in etiquette and laws for you to keep note of when traveling abroad! Tune in to learn some very important travel tips.

Mentioned in this episode:

• 10 Cultural Faux Pas to Avoid While Visiting 10 Countries
• Japan
• Washington, DC, USA
• Washington Metro
• Filial piety
• Buddhism
• China
• Europe
• France
• French language
• Lonely Planet
• Lonely Planet Guidebooks
• United Arab Emirates
• Islam
• Canada
• Canadian Dollar
• Royal Canadian Mint
• Italy
• Cappuccino
• Vatican City
• Brazil
• Greece
• Parthenon
• Acropolis
• Singapore
• Thailand
• Episode 7 - Thailand

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We head back to Scandinavia and explore the interesting country of Denmark. Denmark's culture is one that is worth exploring, and according to our guest in this episode, its cuisine is quite underrated. Tune in to learn more about Danish culture!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Copenhagen
• Zealand
• Aarhus
• Jutland
• Aalborg
• Møns Klint
• The Jante Law
• Hygge
• The Robinson List
• Wolf of Wall Street
• Carlsberg
• Danish Vacation Law
• Danish Royal Family
• Queen Margarethe II
• Amalienborg
• Prince Consort Henrik
• Germany
• Stegt flæsk med persillesovs (National Dish)
• Danish pastry
• Torsk
• Turkey
• Spain
• Italy
• Olsen Gang
• The Hunt
• Jussi Adler-Olsen

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The first country in East Africa that we are covering on this podcast. We are lucky to have Binyam, head of Inside Ethiopia Tours, to be on the podcast to discuss a country about which very little is known despite its rich history and culture, as well as its size and population. Tune in to learn more about Ethiopia!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lalibela
• Addis Ababa
• Spain
• Chicago
• Horn of Africa
• Eritrea
• Somalia
• Djibouti
• Sudan
• South Sudan
• Kenya
• African Union
• Hawassa
• Bahir Dar
• Mek'ele
• Geneva, Switzerland
• Washington, DC, USA
• Ethiopian Orthodox
• Catholicism
• Protestantism
• Islam
• Timkat
• Coffee ceremony
• Inside Ethiopia Tours
• The Ark of the Covenant
• Ten Commandments
• Jerusalem, Israel
• Queen of Sheba
• Axum
• Ras Dashen
• Amharic
• Greogorian calendar
• Ge'ez
• Tigrinya
• Injera
• Teff
• Fasting and and non-fasting food
• Fasting calendar
• Tej
• Sign and the Seal

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We head back over to Eastern Europe and learn about the country of Romania in this episode. Our guest, Matt, is a Romanian-born Canadian who moved back to Romania, and began to document his life there as an expat in his blog, Expat in Romania.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Matt's blog
• Canada
• Cluj-Napoca
• Babeș-Bolyai University
• Toronto
• Romanian language
• Transylvania
• Carpathian Mountains
• Danube Delta
• Black Sea
• Bucharest
• 10 Things Romania Does (A Bit Differently)
• United States of America
• Moldova
• Moldavia
• Wallachia
• Hungary
• Austria-Hungary
• Russia
• Turkey
• Poland
• Ottoman Empire
• Michael the Brave
• All Souls Day
• St. Nicholas Day
• Goulash
• Mici
• Țuică
• Pálinka
• Net Neutrality
• Insider's Guide to Romania
• Times New Romanian
• Never Mind the Balkans, Here's Romania
• The Hatchet

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Languages are really interesting. Don't believe me? Then listen to this conversation with Josh, creator of the NativLang YouTube channel. His fascinating animations combined with his engaging narrations allow and clear passion for the linguistics allow anyone to find learning about languages interesting. I was fortunate to have him on the show and talk about his work and how it contributes to geographic and cultural literacy throughout the world.

Mentioned in this episode:

• NativLang YouTube channel
• California
• United States of America
• Mexico
• Canada
• France
• English language
• Spanish language
• Japanese language
• Chinese language
• Latin
• What Etruscan sounded like and how we know (NativLang video)
• Etruscan language
• Etruscans
• Egypt
• Croatia
• Italy
• Roman Republic
• Tuscany
• Dene
• Navajo
• German language
• Germany
• Kendo
• Japan
• NativLang Twitter

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Traveling does NOT have to be expensive, contrary to popular belief. Our guest this week, Scott Keyes, is just the man to prove that. Listen in to him to dispel this myth, and learn some other cool tips that will show you how you can get to your destination on the cheap.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Scott's Cheap Flights
• Washington, D.C., USA
• New York, NY
• Milan, Italy
• India
• New York John F. Kennedy Airport
• New Delhi
• Expedia
• Orbitz
• United Airlines
• Los Angeles, California
• Anchorage, Alaska
• Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Mobile, Alabama
• American Airlines
• TheFlightDeal
• Airfare Watchdog
• DealRay
• Chicago, Illinois
• Raleigh, North Carolina
• Durham, North Carolina
• Omaha, Nebraska
• Medford, Oregon
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Australia
• Rome, Italy
• London, United Kingdom
• Mexico City, Mexico
• Tokyo, Japan
• Portland, Oregon
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Shanghai, China
• Bengaluru
• Norway
• Brussels, Belgium
• Oslo
• Norwegian (Airline)
• WOWair
• Paris, France
• Iceland
• Spirit Airlines
• Ryanair
• WizzAir
• Hungary
• Poland
• Morocco
• Portugal
• New Zealand
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Amsterdam, Netherlands

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In this episode, we're headed back to Mediterranean Europe to discuss the wonderful, boot-shaped country of Italy. Tune in to learn more about Italy, and how it's more than just the land of pizza and pasta!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Catania
• Spain
• Poland
• Sicily
• Mt. Etna
• Rome
• Venice
• Milan
• Naples
• Mt. Vesuvius
• Pasta
• Pizza
• Sicilian Mafia
• Palermo
• Erasmus Programme
• Spain
• Calabria
• Eggplant Parmesan
• Germany
• Caponata
• Frappè alla nutella
• Seltz al limone
• Andrea Camilleri

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I have the pleasure of hosting Lorraine Singer, an American expat who, with her husband Mike, are living abroad in Dubai currently, and have traveled all over the world, documenting it in their travel blog, the Singer's World Tour. Listen in, as she talks about how she dealt with several common anxieties associated with travel, and how it has served both her and her husband well in ways more than just being an enjoyable experience.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Singer's World Tour
• Poughkeepsie, New York
• New York City
• Maine
• United States
• Cornell University
• Poland
• Warsaw
• Berlin, Germany
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Asia
• Middle East
• Europe
• Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Nepal
• Thailand
• Slovenia
• Georgia
• Oman
• Jordan
• Egypt
• Chicago
• Morocco
• Lebanon
• South Africa
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Buddhism
• India
• United Kingdom
• Singer's World Tour Instagram

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We're back with more advice on what not to do when in certain countries! Inform and arm yourself with this information when traveling, because remember, not knowing is never an excuse.

Mentioned in this episode:

• 20 Cultural Mistakes to Avoid - Lost Article
• Metal hand gesture
• Italy
• Greece
• Yugoslavia
• Balkans
• France
• Virginia
• Virginia Lottery
• Vietnam
• Romania
• Serbia
• Austria
• Neo-Nazism
• Germany
• Netherlands
• Japan
• Graz
• Latvia
• Chile
• South America
• Tibet

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Often, we don't realize things we say or do on a daily basis in our home countries can be horribly misconstrued abroad because of cultural differences. In this episode, we're going to go over some of these so that you can better equip yourself to be a respectful tourist, and not your typical one.

Mentioned in this episode:

• 20 Cultural Mistakes to Avoid
• Buddhism
• Islam
• India
• Middle Finger
• Iran
• Native Americans
• Aboriginal Australian
• United States
• Australia
• OK hand gesture
• Turkey
• Brazil
• Episode 7 - Thailand
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Tipping
• Napping at work in Japan
• Georgia
• Azerbaijan
• Ireland
• United Kingdom
• New Zealand
• Italy

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We are headed back to Venezuela for a second time for this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! This time, however, the political situation is a bit more intense than it was when the last episode was recorded. Nevertheless, we get a great glimpse into the country, and to why, according to our guest, the people are so great.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Boston, USA - Fixed
• Indiana
• Purdue University
• Chicago
• Panama - Fixed
• Miami
• South America
• Caribbean Sea
• Margarita Island
• Los Roques
• Latino
• Colombia - Fixed
• Costa Rica - Fixed
• Hugo Chávez
• Mexico - Fixed
• Brazil - Fixed
• US Dollar
• Venezuelan bolívar
• Judaism
• Caracas
• Venezuela national football team
• Wayuu people
• Peru - Fixed
• Inca
• Bolivia - Fixed
• Arepa
• Tequeños
• Santa Teresa Rum
• Cacique
• Frescolita
• El Ávila
• Hurricane Irma
• Freakonomics
• 100 Years of Solitude

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Today, we explore one of the most contentious countries in the world - Iran. Due to its inaccessibility and often negative portrayal on news outlets throughout the world, many people don't have an accurate understanding of Iranian culture, and even more are unaware of its rich culture and history. In this episode, we transcend all those boundaries and get a local perspective from a native Iranian.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Shiraz
• Persian Empire
• Asia
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• Tehran
• Tabriz
• Turkey
• Turkish language
• Taarof
• Soccer
• Iran National Football Team
• Japan
• Japan National Football Team
• Islam
• Sharia law
• Islamic banking and finance
• Iranian rial
• Cyrus the Great
• Persepolis
• Xerxes I
• Darius I
• Alexander the Great
• Wrestling
• Newmarket, Ontario
• Aurora, Ontario
• Afghanistan
• Pakistan
• Shiraz wine
• Kebab
• Tachin
• Futsal
• Iran National Futsal Team
• Brazil

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We head this week to the small island Nation of Malta, located in the Mediterranean sea, south of the Italian island of Sicily. However, don't let its size fool you - it's packed with plenty of culture, as it draws on influences from its neighbors around it. Learn more in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast!

Mentioned in this episode

• Norway
• Mediterranean Sea
• Sicily
• Malta Island
• Gozo Island
• Comino Island
• British Empire
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Maltese language
• Maltese Catholicism
• Maltese Carnival
• French Empire
• Knights of Saint John
• Jerusalem, Israel
• The Crusades
• Islamic Empire
• Roman Empire
• Phoenicia
• Spain
• Cisk beer
• Rabbit
• Snail
• Ftira
• Pastizz
• Vespri
• Trevor Zahra
• Yelkouan Shearwater
• LIFE Arċipelagu Garnija
• Birdlife Malta (Facebook Page)
• Birdlife Malta (Website)

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This is the first of our Part 2 episodes for countries on The Lost Geographer Podcast. I'm lucky to have 2 guests on this episode, Ashleigh and Tara from Perth, located on the west coast of Australia. My previous guest from Australia was from Sydney, on the east coast, so this will give a different perspective. Sit back, listen, enjoy, and avoid the drop bears!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Perth, Australia
• Europe
• Marburg, Germany
• Melbourne, Australia
• Sydney, Australia
• Gold Coast, Australia
• Brisbane, Australia
• Western Australia
• Uluru
• Krakow, Poland
• New Zealand
• Episode 15 - New Zealand
• Canada
• United States
• Asia
• Drop bear
• Vegemite
• Fairy bread
• Lamingtons
• Tim Tams
• Bunnings
• Bunnings Snag
• Goon bag
• Goon of fortune
• Slap the bag
• Puffer fish
• Stingray
• Kangaroo
• Emu
• Moose
• Milo
• Summer Heights High

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The Lost Geographer Podcast is back and better than ever! After a (long) hiatus, we're back and ready to spread geographic and cultural literacy through education and travel again! Check out the newly designed website at www.thelostgeographer.net.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Lost Geographer new website
• UpCode Studios (web designers)
• HTML
• CSS
• Email me!

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So why care about geography? Why do I need to learn it, is it really that important? Hasn't the world been fully mapped out already? Well, listen in to this episode to find out more about why it's important to be geographically and culturally literate.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Why care about Geography? (Article)
• Episode 39 - What do Geographers do?
• United States of America
• National Geographic
• Iraq
• Afghanistan
• Iran
• Israel
• Russia
• The Crusades
• Christianity
• Islam
• American Revolution
• North America
• United Kingdom
• British Empire
• Episode 35 - Media Illiteracy as a Barrier to Literacy

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We've all heard of Swiss cheese. It's commonplace knowledge that it's a distinct yellowish-white cheese with holes that's often used as an analogy. However, have you ever stopped to ask whether or not it's actually from Switzerland? Let's find out in this episode!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Related Article
• Swiss cheese
• Switzerland
• Swiss cheese model of management
• Heidi
• Sbrinz
• Emmentaler
• Raclette
• Formaggini
• Gala
• Italian
• French
• German
• Romansh

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The 41st episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast takes us to the country of Ireland. This country may be small area-wise, but it's bursting at the seams with culture and pride. We have YouTube personality Clisare on this episode to talk about her country and why it's so interesting. Listen in!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Clisare (Clare's YouTube Channel)
• Storytime video podcast
• County Mayo
• Dublin
• San Diego, USA
• Australia
• Sydney
• Thailand
• Cork
• Limerick
• Munster
• Connacht
• Galway
• Hills of Tara
• Newgrange
• Cliffs of Moher
• Giant's Causeway
• Irish Bucketlist series
• Carrauntoohil
• Croagh Patrick
• Stephen's Green
• Episode 40: Germany
• Germany
• Web Summit
• Guinness
• Brown Bag Films
• The Dawson Lounge
• New Zealand
• Northern Ireland
• United Kingdom
• British Pound
• Euro
• European Union
• Brexit
• Leaving Certificate
• Irish Catholicism
• Educate Together
• Creationism
• Evolution
• Patrick's Day
• Chicago
• Irish stew
• Jameson whiskey
• Gunpowder Irish Gin
• South Korea
• Soju
• Death of Savita Halappanavar
• Father Ted
• County Clare
• Game of Thrones
• RMS Titanic
• Belfast
• Bog
• Welly throwing
• The Plowing Championships
• Artemis Fowl

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Germany is the most populous country in Europe, and despite popular belief, they don't all wear lederhosen and dirndls while holding liter beer steins all the time. There is so much more to German culture, which is noted by the variety of different regions within it. Listen in to this episode to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Get Germanized!
• Lower Saxony
• Australia
• Victoria, Australia
• London, United Kingdom
• Bielefeld University
• Alps
• North Sea
• Baltic Sea
• Denmark
• Poland
• Austria
• Switzerland
• Belgium
• France
• Luxembourg
• Czechia
• Netherlands
• Zugspitze
• Rhine River
• Bavaria
• Baden-Württemberg
• Lake Constance (Bodensee)
• Black Forest
• Munich
• Berlin
• German States
• Hamburg
• Bremen
• Cuxhaven
• Cologne
• Düsseldorf
• Bangkok, Thailand
• United States of America
• Freikörperkultur (German nudity movement)
• German pronouns
• Top 20 Most Popular German Names For Boys | Get Germanized
• Top 20 Most Popular German Names For Girls | Get Germanized
• Munich Airport
• Fanta
• World War II
• Coca-Cola
• Haribo
• Currywurst
• Currywurst museum
• Pocket watch
• Berlin Zoo
• Oktoberfest
• Freimarkt
• Lederhosen
• Karneval
• Reinheitsgebot (German beer purity law)
• Weissbier
• Pils
• Kölsch
• Käsespätzle
• Rouladen
• Sauerkraut
• Bretzel
• Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
• Rote Grütze
• Kartoffelpuffer
• Schnitzel
• Rahm sauce
• Neuschwanstein Castle
• Kölner Dom
• Hamburg Rathaus
• Frankfurt
• Frankfurt Airport
• Das Parfum
• Perry Rhodan

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We talk about geographers in this episode and how, despite disbelief from many people, it is a legitimate profession. Their actions have large implications on spatial issues worldwide and are involved in some of the most fundamental aspects of society.

Mentioned in this episode:

• What do Geographers do? (Article)
• Geographer
• Russia
• Brazil
• Canada
• Episode 37 - Nigeria
• Episode 38 - China
• Nigeria
• China
• Philadelphia, USA
• Philadelphia accent
• Argon
• Cold War
• Soviet Union
• Yuri Gagarin
• Merriam-Webster definition of geography
• Derivative
• Integral
• Laplace transform
• Partial differential equation
• Laws of thermodynamics
• Conservation of energy
• Urban and regional planner
• Pittsburgh
• Cartographer
• John Snow
• Game of Thrones
• Jon Snow
• London, United Kingdom
• London cholera outbreak
• Soho, London
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Surveyors
• Geoscientist
• Geology

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Other than being the most populated and one of the most powerful countries in the world, China is a country rich in tradition, culture, and history. In addition, as our speaker likes to point out, Chinese cuisine is something that also significantly contributes to the country's character. Tune in to learn more about China and its culture in this week's episode!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Wuhan
• Hubei province
• United States of America
• Canada
• Australia
• London, United Kingdom
• Pennsylvania
• College of William and Mary
• Virginia
• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Yangtze River
• Xinjang
• Tibet
• Sezchuan
• Hong Kong
• Chinese Time Zone
• Daylight Savings Time
• South Korea
• Groupon
• Coca-Cola
• Pepsi
• Ernst & Young
• Giant Panda
• Chengdu
• Chengdu Panda Base
• Chinese New Year
• Christmas
• Chinese Ethnic Minorities
• Han Chinese
• Mandarin Chinese
• Cantonese
• Guangzhou
• Shenzhen
• Chongqing
• Four cuisines
• Chuan cuisine
• New York City
• Tsingtao
• Maotai
• The Water Margin

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We're headed back over to West Africa in Episode 37 of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Listen in as we learn about Africa's largest country and about how diverse it is within its borders. This episode is The Lost Geographer's longest by far, and as a result has lots of interesting information. Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ife
• Yoruba
• United Kingdom
• Sweden
• Ireland
• Africa
• Cameroon
• Benin
• Niger
• Chad
• Atlantic Ocean
• Port Harcourt
• Lagos
• Igbo
• Ibadan
• Kano
• Calabar
• Hausa
• Abuja
• Idanre hills
• Pidgin English
• Episode 34: Ghana
• Aliko Dangote
• Femi Otedola
• Tony Elumelu
• Islam
• Christianity
• Nollywood
• Hollywood
• Bollywood
• Brazil
• Fulani
• Bayelsa state
• South south
• Calabar carnival
• Jamaica
• Jollof Rice
• Ghana
• Gambia
• Senegal
• Wolof
• Tuwo Shinkafa
• Yam
• Plantain
• Suya
• Palm wine
• Star beer
• Guinness
• Dublin
• Zobo drink
• Nigerian civil war
• Wole Soyinka
• Chinua Achebe
• Chimamanda Adichie

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Why do people roll their eyes at cultural sensitivity workshops? Why does it not work? And why should we pursue cultural literacy instead? Listen in to this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 35: Media Illiteracy as a Barrier to Literacy
• Cultural Literacy vs. Cultural Sensitivity (Blog post)
• Episode 13: Brazil
• Brazil
• United States of America

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After quite some time, we are going to cover a barrier to literacy again on The Lost Geographer. We learn about media illiteracy and why it's important to help the world come together. Understanding which sources to use and which to avoid, as well as using them to come to an educated conclusion will help you become more geographically and culturally literate, and will without a doubt make the world a more understanding place. Listen in to this episode to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 16: Introduction to the Barriers to Literacy
• Episode 20: Fear as a Barrier to Literacy
• Episode 24: Venezuela
• Venezuela
• Russia Today (RT)
• FOX News
• MSNBC
• Al Jazeera
• British Broadcasting Company (BBC)
• North Korea
• Kim Jong Un
• BuzzFeed (don't click if you want real news)
• BuzzFeed video on "Manspreading" (watch if you want to see people whine about nothing)
• United States of America
• Model minority
• Why I left BuzzFeed (video)
• The Wall Street Journal
• New York Times
• Washington Post
• Der Spiegel
• Times of India
• Islam
• Islamic State
• Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
• Unemployment in the Middle East
• How a Danish Town Helped Young Muslims Turn Away from ISIS
• Aarhus, Denmark
• Iran
• Hijab
• Burka
• Niqab

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We are finally headed back to The Lost Geographer Podcast on this episode after a long hiatus! Listen in as we learn about the West African nation of Ghana!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Africa
• South Africa
• Episode 2: South Africa
• Tema, Ghana
• Canada
• Gulf of Guinea
• Atlantic Ocean
• Accra
• Filial piety
• Akan
• French language
• France
• Burkina Faso
• Côte d'Ivoire
• India
• Nigeria
• Tim Horton's
• Ice hockey
• Anansi the Spider (Information)
• Anansi the Spider (Tales)

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Most people were forced to learn a language at some point and didn't necessarily oblige. Unfortunately, these people missed out on a lot of side benefits that learning and mastering a foreign language could provide. Listen in to this episode to learn about how doing so can drastically improve many aspects of your life!

Mentioned in this episode

• Five Reasons to Learn and Master a Foreign Language (Blog Post)
• Episode 16: Introduction to the Barriers to Literacy
• Episode 20: Fear as a Barrier to Literacy
• Chicago, Illinois
• Amazon
• Personalized Vacation
• The Ultimate Guide to Smart Budget Traveling
• Contact me!
• United States of America
• Canada
• English
• French
• Spanish
• Germanic family
• German
• Subjunctive mood
• Mandarin Chinese
• Swedish
• Germany
• Austria
• Switzerland
• Dutch
• Netherlands
• Circumlocution

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Sweden is the largest and most populous of the northern European countries. It's known for its rich Nordic heritage and for its innovation. Listen in to this episode to learn more about the country that's home to vikings, meatballs, and IKEA.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Stockholm
• Canada
• United States of America
• Kraków, Poland
• IKEA
• Volvo
• SAAB
• Spotify
• Skype
• Midsummer
• Valborg
• Skåne
• Sami
• Swedish meatballs
• Knäckebröd
• Surströmming
• Semla
• Allemansrätten
• Finland
• Minnesota
• Kurt Wallander Series
• Pippi Longstocking
• Män som hatar kvinnor
• Millenium series
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
• Daniel Craig
• Swedish language
• Popular music from Vittula
• Swedish empire

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Lebanon is one of the most underrated Mediterranean destinations to explore, potentially due to its location in the volatile Middle East. However, our guest today explains why it’s a great place to visit and is extremely safe. It is tourist-friendly and a must-see for anyone who wants to explore the Mediterranean coast. It’s also significantly less expensive than many other popular Mediterranean destinations. Listen in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Tripoli
• Pennsylvania
• France
• French
• Arabic
• Sunni Islam
• Shi'a Islam
• Alawites
• Maronites
• Orthodox
• Catholic
• Kurds
• Syria
• Roman Empire
• Arabs
• Crusades
• Turkish Empire
• Turkey
• Byblos
• The Holy Bible
• Tyre
• Iraq
• Asia Minor
• Silk Road
• Episode 26 - Iraq
• Episode 4 - Syria
• Mediterranean Sea
• Mount Lebanon (mountain range)
• Falafel
• Tabbouleh
• Kebab
• Kibbeh Nayeh
• Italy
• Sicily
• Spain
• Greece
• Lebanese Civil War

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We head to the first of the former Yugoslav countries on this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Serbia, infamously known for having started 2 major wars, has a very interesting and rich culture that you can learn about in this episode. Tune in!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Serbian conflict
• United States
• China
• Mexico
• Canada
• Pittsburgh, USA
• State College, USA
• Pennsylvania State University
• Orlando, USA
• Tampa, USA
• Chicago, USA
• Serbia and Montenegro
• Yugoslavia
• Episode 11: Poland
• Ottoman (Turkish) Empire
• Slobodan Milošević
• Islam
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Croat
• Bozniak
• Catholicism
• Serbian Orthodox
• Zastava Koral
• European Union
• Ajvar
• Ćevapi
• Gibanica
• Palačinke
• Croatia
• Poland
• Ivo Andrić

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We head to one of the flattest countries in the world with some of the lowest elevations and a large amount of land reclaimed from the sea due to a series of dams and dykes. The Dutch are also the tallest people in the world, on average. Listen in to this episode where we talk about the Netherlands and the Dutch culture.

Mentioned in this episode:

• 't Harde
• Utrecht
• United Kingdom
• Stamppot
• Dutch pancakes (Pannekoeken)
• Sinterklaas
• Stroopwafel
• Drop (Dutch licorice)
• Friesland
• Frisian language
• Amish
• Quebec
• Canada
• United States of America
• Spain
• Siesta
• Germany
• Amsterdam
• Amsterdam Centraal Station
• Bitterballen
• Italy
• The Dutch, I Presume?
• Clogs

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We head back to Eastern Europe and learn about Ukraine, a country that has seen a fair bit of history. Learn about the second former Soviet state on this podcast as well as its fascinating culture in this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Russia
• Crimea
• United States of America
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Nantucket Island
• Kansas
• Borscht
• Holodec
• Poland
• Cossacks
• Kiev
• Ukrainian National Soccer Team
• Stolen Happiness
• Ivan Franko

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Geohacker is a game that makes learning geography fun! In this episode, the creator, Michael McCrickard, talks about his experience building the game as well as why he built it (hint: it has to do with geographic and cultural literacy). Listen in to this episode as we gain a unique perspective of turning geography into a game.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Geohacker game
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Washington, D.C.
• Bell Telephone Laboratories
• Frank Capra
• Our Friend the Sun
• The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays
• Hemo the Magnificent
• Steven Spielberg
• Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego
• Bill Nye the Science Guy
• Geography Now!
• Seeker Daily
• Victoria Flamel
• Mark Wiens
• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
• Mexico
• Episode 9 - Smart Budget Traveling
• Episode 10 - Travel the Right Way
• Cuba
• Russia Today
• Russia
• AlJazeera English
• FOX News
• CNN
• Kirkuk, Iraq
• Mosul, Iraq
• BuzzFeed (Please don't click this link if you want actual news)
• Rosetta Stone
• Duolingo
• Five Reasons to Learn and Master a Foreign Language
• Seoul Food

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We explore our second Arab country in The Lost Geographer podcast as we head over to Iraq and learn about a country that has seen quite a lot over the past few decades. Listen in to learn more about a country that has a rich history, as it once housed the birthplace of civilization.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Syria
• Baghdad
• Mosul
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• As-salāmu ʿalaykum
• Islam
• Turkish coffee
• India
• Biryani
• China
• Indonesia
• Pakistan
• Islamic State
• Mesopotamia
• Islamic Empire
• Saudi Arabia
• Babylon
• Karbala
• House of Wisdom
• Iraqi Education System
• United Kingdom
• Kurds
• Kurdish language
• Arabic
• Kurdistan
• Turkey
• Irbil
• One Thousand and One Nights
• Islamic Golden Age

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We're headed to the first of the Scandinavian countries in this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Listen in as we learn about Iceland and its culture, and what it's like to live in the smallest of the Nordic countries.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Reykjavik
• Lundarreykjadalur
• Icelandic króna
• Icelandic belief in elves
• Elf
• Troll
• Vikings
• Þorrablót
• Hrútspungar (Sheep testicles)
• Blood pancakes
• Svið (Sheep head)
• Brennivín (Icelandic liquor)
• Kleinur
• Sweden
• Norway
• Hangikjöt (Lamb)
• Icelandic names
• Icelandic Naming Committee
• Þetta reddast
• Denmark
• Germany
• Israel
• Iran
• USA
• Pakistan
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Eurovision Song Contest
• Paul Oscar
• Icelandic language
• Old English
• The Sagas of Icelanders
• Devil's Island

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We head back down to South America in this episode with Ricardo Pineda, a native Venezuelan who is currently residing in the United States. This episode is packed with lots of interesting and valuable information.

Mentioned in this episode:

• PodShaper
• Maricaibo
• Zulia
• United States of America
• New York City
• California
• Florida
• Boston
• Caracas
• Mene Grande (in Spanish)
• Gulf of Venezuela
• Caribbean Sea
• Chevron
• Texaco
• BakerHughes
• Falcón State
• Mérida State
• Trujillo State
• Wayuu
• Lake Maracaibo
• Argentina
• Italy
• Days of our Lives
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Pabellon criollo
• Palmito cheese
• Patacones
• Chinese Rice in Venezuela
• Catatumbo Lightning
• Angel Falls
• Amazonas State
• Doña Bárbara
• Rómulo Gallegos
• Daniel Day-Lewis
• Gangs of New York
• Casas Muertas
• Miguel Otero Silva
• Arturo Uslar Pietri
• En torno al lenguaje
• Rafael Cadenas

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If you're doing business today, you're more than likely going to have to meet people from different backgrounds. Different backgrounds means different cultures, which in turn usually implies different business cultures. If you want to make the most of your business escapades and become established internationally, you're going to need to understand other ways of business. Listen in to learn more about business and literacy!

Mentioned in this episode:

• How Cultural Literacy can help you do Business (article)
• Elon Musk
• Google
• Uber
• Dubai, UAE
• Iran
• Japan
• Cultural Literacy vs. Cultural Sensitivity (article)

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Israel is in one of the most contentious geographic regions of the world. The media portrayal shows a country that is either always being bombed or always on the offensive against someone else. However, we get an individual, human view of the country in this episode, something you'll never get anywhere else. Listen in to this episode to see what the media doesn't tell you (because those stories won't strike fear in the hearts of readers, and the media is basically monetized by fear).

Mentioned in this episode:

• West Bank
• Jerusalem
• Judaism
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Tel Aviv
• Sabbath
• Synagogue
• Hebrew
• Yiddish
• Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle
• Taglit-Birthright Israel
• Hebrew Bible
• Semitic languages
• Assyrian
• Ancient Hebrew
• Babylonian
• Aramaic
• Ladino
• Spain
• Poland
• Lithuania
• Conscription into the Israeli Army
• Purim
• East Jerusalem
• Sufganiyah
• Jerusalem stone
• Pittsburgh
• London
• Drip Irrigation
• India
• Tavor
• Israeli-Palestinian conflict
• Turkey
• Cyprus
• Altneuland
• Theodor Herzl
• Podcast Episode 4: Syria

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Derek Vollebregt is the founder of The Global Shuffle, a podcast with a similar goal to The Lost Geographer podcast. He gets people from around the world to talk about different issues, or people who are involved in interesting projects related to culture and travel. Listen in to this exciting episode as he talks about his motivations and lessons learned from traveling and his podcast.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Global Shuffle Podcast
• Canada
• McGill University
• Montreal, Canada
• AIESEC
• India
• United States
• Netherlands
• Vietnam
• Axonify
• DuoLingo
• Poland
• Russia
• Togo
• Soviet Union
• The Economist
• Hijab
• EdTech
• London
• Brexit
• US Presidential Election 2016
• Colombia Peace Accord
• Brazil
• Brazil Podcast Episode (Episode 13)
• Why Tourism should be Redefined (Article)
• Podcast Episode: Traveling the Right Way (Episode 10)
• North Korea
• South Korea

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The world is a scary place. Many of us live in fear, and understandably so. However, many of us also fail to realize that fear is what is causing us from achieving geographic and cultural literacy and is driving us further apart. Listen to this episode to understand why, as we discuss fear, the first barrier to literacy.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 16 - Introduction to the Barriers to Literacy
• Waleed Aly
• Send Forgiveness Viral
• Australia
• Egypt
• ISIS (Islamic State)
• Medina, Saudi Arabia
• Muhammad
• Hijrah
• Mecca, Saudi Arabia
• Hajj
• Gravitron
• Sonia Kruger
• Syria
• Episode 4 - Syria
• Bashar al-Assad
• Bernie Sanders
• Donald Trump
• Pauline Hanson
• Adolf Hitler
• al-Qaeda
• Taliban
• Boko Haram
• al-Shabab
• Aarhus, Denmark
• NPR Article about Aarhus
• Charlie Hedbo Shooting
• Paris attacks, January 2015
• Brussels bombings 2016
• France
• Belgium
• NPR (National Public Radio)
• United States

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Paul Barbato (aka Barby) is the host of the popular YouTube video series, Geography Now! In this episode, he discusses his motivations behind making such a series and the importance of geography in our modern world.

Mentioned in this episode:

• GN! YouTube channel
• Carmen Sandiego
• Microsoft Encarta
• South Korea
• Montreal, Canada
• Tanzania
• Kenya
• Bahrain
• Saudi Arabia
• Qatar
• United Arab Emirates
• Singapore
• New Zealand
• Orcs
• Hobbits
• Assyrian
• Chicago, USA
• Iraq
• Russia
• Myanmar
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!
• Space Race
• Soviet Union
• Equatorial Guinea
• Equatorial Guinea GN video
• Zimbabwe
• Kyrgyszstan
• Kurdistan
• Greenland
• Tibet
• Turkey
• Cyprus
• Cyprus GN video
• Armenia
• Armenia GN video
• Black roses
• El Salvador

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We all daydream about traveling to crazy places and doing awesome things. However, we're constantly told that these daydreams are unrealistic and not worth chasing. Our guest today, Tricia Leach, however, feels differently. She has her own podcast, Keep your Daydream, where she has different guests talk about their experiences living their traveling dreams. In addition, she herself has embarked on a journey of her own, along with her husband and three kids. Listen in as she gives invaluable advice on how to keep and live your daydream.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Keep your Daydream
• New York City
• Rick Steves
• Top Ramen
• Living with a SEAL
• Boston
• Keep your Daydream Podcast (iTunes)
• Keep your Daydream Podcast (Stitcher)
• Keep your Daydream YouTube channel

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In this episode, we head Down Under to learn about Australia! Listen in to learn more about one of the most fascinating countries in the world. And no, not all of them are the direct descendants of British prisoners.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Sydney
• Canada
• British Columbia
• New York
• Los Angeles
• Indonesia
• Japan
• New Zealand
• Queensland
• Victoria
• Canberra
• New South Wales
• United Kingdom
• Kangaroos
• Koala
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Alice Springs
• Darwin
• Northern Territory
• Uluru
• Aboriginal Australian
• United States of America
• Scandinavia
• China
• Vietnam
• Greece
• Italy
• Lebanon
• India
• Liverpool, NSW
• Malta
• Festival of Dangerous Ideas
• Australian brown snakes
• Kokoda
• Kokoda Track
• The Slap

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In this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast, we introduce a new sub-series of the podcast called "Barriers to Literacy". In this sub-series, we will talk about concepts and mindsets that prevent geographic and cultural literacy from being achieved. This episode will introduce the concepts and why we should talk about them, rather than hiding behind fear of discussing the uncomfortable.

Mentioned in this episode:

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New Zealand is a country that is geographically very isolated from the rest of the world, and as such, has a unique culture. In addition, it has some of the most breathtakingly beautiful nature anyone could ever find in the world, which is why movies such as Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit were filmed here. Listen in to learn more about this island nation in the South Pacific!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Auckland
• Wellington
• Germany
• Double Brown Beer
• Orc
• Mordor
• Lord of the Rings
• Māori
• Iwi (Māori communities)
• United Kingdom
• Japan
• China
• Pacific Islanders
• Moriori (actually not pre-Māori inhabitants of New Zealand)
• Theories of pre-Māori settlements
• Moa
• Kiwi bird
• Stoats
• White-tailed spider
• Australia
• The Hobbit
• Hobbiton
• Weta Workshop
• Silver fern
• Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

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Chile is a country that is quite long and therefore has a rich diversity of landscapes. Within this one country, you can see mountains, a desert, and penguins! Learn about Chile and its culture in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Santiago
• Argentina
• Buenos Aires
• Spain
• La Once (Chilean tea time)
• Augusto Pinochet (former Chilean dictator)
• Huaso (Chilean cowboys)
• La Cueca
• Paila marina
• Catholicism
• La misa
• India
• Soviet bloc
• Andes mountains
• Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
• Valparaíso
• Pablo Neruda
• Pablo Neruda's Houses
• Hacienda
• One Hundred Years of Solitude
• Bernando O'Higgins
• Maipo River
• Operation Condor
• Central Intelligence Agency of the United States (CIA)
• Easter Island
• Talca
• Empanadas
• Pastel de choclo
• Palomita Blanca
• Enrique Lafourcade

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Brazil is the largest country in South America in terms of both population and size. It is also the host nation of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, which is about to start at the time of this podcast release. Listen in to learn about probably the richest blend of cultures in the world, as Brazil's cultural diversity is difficult to beat.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Fortaleza
• São Paulo
• Pittsburgh, USA
• Barcelona, Spain
• Cologne, Germany
• Feijoada
• Rio de Janeiro
• Bossa nova
• Samba
• Capoeira
• Forro
• Salvador
• Italy
• Japan
• Portugal
• Germany
• Lebanon
• Netherlands
• Amazon River
• Spain
• Afro-Brazilians
• Florianópolis
• Flavela
• Darcy Ribeiro
• The Brazilian People (O Povo Brasiliero)
• Paulo Coelho
• The Alchemist
• Machado de Assis

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Belgium is quite an interesting country that is often glossed over due to its small geographic size and population, despite housing the headquarters of the European Union in its capital city. Being that this is The Lost Geographer, we aim to give it the spotlight. Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Netherlands
• Brussels, Belgium
• Turkey
• Flemish
• European Union
• Germany
• Flanders
• Wallonia
• Ardennes
• Bruges, Belgium
• Ghent, Belgium
• Leuven, Belgium
• French fries
• Mort Subite
• Duvel
• Belgian Tripel
• Atomium
• Battle of Waterloo
• France
• Daens
• Vincent's Blog

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The 11th episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast goes over a very misunderstood country that has not been given the credit that it deserves for its very quick turnaround from economic turmoil toward its current prosperity. Go ahead and listen to this episode to learn more about Poland!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Krakow, Poland
• Dublin, Ireland
• Cologne, Germany
• European Union
• Communist Party of Poland
• Ukraine
• Nobel Prize
• Marie Curie
• France
• Frédéric Chopin
• Catholic Church in Poland
• Russia
• Austria
• Prussia
• World War II
• Belarus
• Lithuania
• Orthodox Christianity
• Polish Jews
• Białowieża Forest
• European bison
• Bison grass vodka
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Nicolaus Copernicus
• Anders Celsius (he was indeed from Sweden!)
• Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit
• Gdansk, Poland
• Ignacy Łukasiewicz
• Solidarity
• Lech Wałęsa
• Conversations with an Executioner
• Henryk Sienkiewicz

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It's the 10th Episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Here, we begin by talking about how far the podcast has come so far, and what you can expect in the future from us. We also talk about reviews and ratings. The main topic of the podcast, however, is the right way to travel. All too often, people go travel and don't make the most of their vacation. They don't experience what they could have and almost do it as a form of external validation. Here, we talk about the right way to travel and how you can start traveling and returning home more fulfilled.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Podcast Episode 8: Russia
• Email me with feedback!
• Couchsurfing
• Airbnb
• Italy
• Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Vesuvius
• Rome
• Why Tourism should be Redefined (Article)

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Do you continuously give lip service to travel? You keep saying that you want to travel, but never get around to it? Maybe because you don't have enough money, you're too afraid, something is holding you back. Well guess what; if you make these excuses now, you will always not have enough money, you will always be too afraid, and something will always hold you back. In this podcast, we'll talk to a video-blogging British traveler who quit his job and has been traveling the world for the past 3+ months.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Vienna, Austria
• Wigan, United Kingdom
• Cologne, Germany
• Luxembourg
• Couchsurfing
• London, United Kingdom
• Frankfurt, Germany
• Peru
• Interrail
• Rome2Rio
• BlaBlaCar
• Oslo, Norway
• Sweden
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Budapest, Hungary
• Prague, Czechia
• Spain
• Google Translate
• Barcelona, Spain
• Madrid, Spain
• Traveler T-Shirt

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Russia is a country that is highly controversial in today's world. For the first time on The Lost Geographer Podcast, we have not just one, but TWO guests. Each provides different perspectives on their home country. On one hand, you hear what's great about Russia and why you should definitely put it on your visit list. On the other hand, you learn why it's difficult to live in Russia and the areas in which it needs significant improvement. Listen in to this exciting episode!

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Moscow, Russia
• Novy God (Russian New Year)
• Orthodox Christmas
• Rubles (Russian Currency)
• Vladimir Lenin
• Lenin's Mausoleum
• Red Square
• St. Basil's Cathedral
• Russian Old New Year
• Dacha
• Russian Dash Cam Videos
• Bolshoi Theater
• Saint Petersburg, Russia
• Sapsan Train (from Moscow to Saint Petersburg)
• Vladivostok
• Trans-Siberian Railway
• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
• War and Peace
• Leo Tolstoy
• Fyodor Dostoyevsky
• Crime and Punishment

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Thailand is known for being one of the most beautiful countries in the world with a lot to offer. But what is the average Thai person like? Find out here, as we interview a native Thai person who has lived all over the world as he talks about what it's like to be Thai.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Bangkok
• Singapore
• Melbourne, Australia
• Utrecht, Netherlands
• Pittsburgh, USA
• Wai (Thai greeting)
• King Rama IX
• Buddhism
• Tones in Thai
• Songkran (Thai New Year)
• Muay Thai
• Phuket
• Phi Phi Islands
• The King Never Smiles: A Biography of Thailand's Bhumibol Adulyadej (DISCLAIMER: THIS BOOK IS BANNED IN THAILAND. BRINGING THIS BOOK WITHIN THAI BORDERS IS PUNISHABLE BY THAI LAW)

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Aside from traveling being fun and something that gives you great stories to tell those back home, it is also an incredible way to learn about yourself and about others. You gain so many invaluable experiences from doing so. In this episode, we have Lifestyle Conversationalist Jesse Ortiz talk about how travel has helped him grow. Jesse's story is unique in that he hasn't necessarily traveled far and wide like many other entrepreneurs (he is a father of four). However, that doesn't mean that you can't learn from traveling to another part of your country, be it another state, province, region, etc. His take and advice on doing so is the subject of this podcast.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lifestyle Conversations Podcast
• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
• Mexico
• Caribbean Sea
• San Diego
• Houston
• Thailand
• Wonders of the World

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In this episode, we talk to a native Englishman who has traveled the world (and created a videoblog by doing so), and he discusses his experiences doing so. Listen in to learn about a country with one of the richest histories in the world.

Mentioned in this episode:

• London
• Essex
• Surrey
• Harry Potter
• Niagara Falls
• Tesco
• RETROCORN (Popcorn flavored with traditional British sweets)
• London Underground (The Tube)
• Commonwealth of Nations (formerly British Commonwealth)
• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
• NW: A Novel

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Syria is a country that has been in the news quite a lot lately. It is currently known, because of the mainstream media, as a nation of refugees, conflict, and bloodshed. We all know the media covers stories for attention, so listen in to this episode to learn more about the human side of Syria.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Aramco
• Dhahran
• Syrian Civil War
• Damascus
• Aleppo
• Abraham
• Islam
• Salsal
• Alawite
• Samar Yazbek

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In this episode, we talk with a native South Korean who has moved around and has spent his life since high school in the United States. We will explore how the cultures differ and what mistakes you shouldn't make if you are visiting in South Korea.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Filial piety
• Bowing as an introduction
• Korean as a scientific language
• Soju
• Seoul
• Korean food
• Kimchi
• Kim Gu
• Journal of Baekbeom

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In this episode, we explore things about one of Africa's most powerful countries, South Africa. You learn things about the people and the country that you will never hear from the media, so listen in!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Bloemfontein
• Afrikaans
• Cape Town
• Johannesburg
• Pretoria
• Polokwane
• Durban
• Zulu people
• Sotho people
• Xhosa people
• Braai
• Nelson Mandela
• Long Walk To Freedom

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This is the first episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast. Here, you will understand the goal of the podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. In this modern world, it is important to be geographically and culturally literate, and to understand the way human interact so that we can make the world a better place, one interaction at a time.

Mentioned in this episode:

Action item - Look up a random fact about any country in the world. You can start by looking at our Country Snapshots.