This Week in Travel – Episode 252

This Week in Travel - Episode 252

This week Regular hosts Jen Leo, Spud Hilton, Chris Christensen, ad I am joined by this week’s guest David H. Mould travel writer and author of the recent book Monsoon Postcards: Indian Ocean Journeys. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts  This Week’s News: There’s a New Type of Middle Seat Coming to a US Airline – But …

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Visiting the Group of Monuments at Hampi

Group of Monuments at Hampi

About 350 km away from the tech-city of Bengaluru lies the hippie land of Hampi. The underdeveloped villages leading to the ruins at Hampi makes it difficult to believe that once upon a time this used to be one of the most prosperous cities in the world. A trip to Hampi is like stepping into …

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Visiting the Heart of Neolithic Orkney in Scotland

The Heart of Neolithic Orkney – Islands of History

Standing on the most north-easterly mainland point of the British Isles the wind blows continually. Offshore amongst raging waters is a collection of islands, the Orkney Islands. The North Atlantic and the North Sea rage whatever the weather. The Pentland Firth, which stands between the British mainland and the Orkney Islands, is well known for …

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Blue and John Crow Mountains: Jamaica’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Blue Mountains: Jamaica's first World Heritage Site

Most people associate Jamaica with reggae music, white sandy beaches, or the fact that it is the home of the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. Few people, however, know that in 2015 the Blue and John Crow Mountain National Park in the southeastern region of Jamaica became the first site in the Caribbean …

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This Week in Travel – Episode 251

This Week in Travel - Episode 251

This week Jen Leo, Chris Christensen, and I are joined by this week’s gues Sarah Mikutel, travel podcaster at Postcard Academy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts This Week’s News: Marriott sued in D.C. over ‘deceptive’ resort fee policy Selfies now five times more deadly than shark attacks – report New UNESCO Inscribed Properties Whatever happened to …

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Problematizing Global Heritage in Fez, Morocco

Problematizing Global Heritage in Fez, Morocco

More than 12 million tourists visited Morocco in 2018, and their numbers are certain to increase in 2019. And why not? This North African kingdom calls up to most foreigners an image of medieval mosques, archaic bazaars filled with handmade crafts, and medinas—those labyrinths of narrow alleys behind ancient walls. In Morocco, historic monuments seem …

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Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments

Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments

Saint Petersburg is one of the two biggest cities in Russia. Many people say it is one of the most attractive cities in the world—and I would agree with them. Even UNESCO called it the eighth most attractive city in the world. It was built for the tsar Peter the Great, who hired the best …

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Road Trip Through Canada’s National Parks

Road Trip Through Canada's National Parks

Canada is a vast country with endless beauty spanning many diverse landscapes. With one lake for every 18 people in Canada, there’s no shortage of pristine wilderness and outdoor adventure. A road trip through Canada is one of the best ways to see the changing landscapes of the county. And Canada’s National Parks are the …

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Exploring the Ancient City of Teotihuacan

Exploring the Ancient City of Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan is a Mesoamerican city and UNESCO World Heritage Site that is believed to date back as far as 400 B.C. Much of the city’s history between 400 B.C. and 1400 A.D. remains a mystery. When the Aztecs arrived in the area in the 1400s, it was already completed deserted. It was they that gave …

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