This week I’m in Ethiopia and have a roundtable discussion with the other journalists who are traveling with me: Kim Mott, Robert Reid, Jim Benning, Jessica Parker, and Monica McCarthy. We talk about our experiences in Ethiopia, good and bad, and what the future holds for tourism in this country. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
From the World Heritage inscription: In a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, some 645 km from Addis Ababa, eleven medieval monolithic churches were carved out of rock. Their building is attributed to King Lalibela who set out to construct in the 12th century a ‘New Jerusalem’ after Muslim conquests halted Christian pilgrimages to …
This week it is just me. I talk about my recent trip to India, my upcoming trip to Ethiopia and I answer your questions. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
This week Jen Leo, Chris Christensen, and myself are joined by guest Corey Taratuta from the Irish Fireside Podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts This Week’s News: Trip Advisor style review of Grimsby Police cell being investigated as serious security breach Tourist arrested after ‘treasure hunt’ in Jerusalem Boeing’s New Airplane Toilet and Bathroom Will Kill …
Alastair Humphries is one of the great adventures of the 21st Century. He has cycled around the world, rowed across an ocean, and walked across a desert. He is also an author and public speaker who was named National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year in 2012. We talk about some of his great adventures, how …
Torngat Mountains National Park is a little-visited park on the northernmost tip of Labrador, yet one of the most spectacular national parks in North America. The park is jointly run by Parks Canada and the Nunatsiavut government. Almost all of the staff who work at the park are Inuit people who live in the region. …
From the World Heritage inscription: Built during the second half of the 16th century by Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, …
From the World Heritage inscription: The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 …
This Week in Travel – Travel News Podcast. Regular hosts Gary Arndt and Chris Christensen are joined by this week’s guest Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harriman from OnTravel.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts This Week’s News: These Are All the Proposed Flights From America to Cuba Congressman: It’s time to regulate the size of airline seats …