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This is part two of our conversation with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020.
Francis Tapon’s Websites:
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad
http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht
On this episode we are going to be talking with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020.
Francis Tapon’s Websites:
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad
http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht
On this episode, we travel to the old west of Carefree & Cave Creek, Arizona with our guests Diane Schure & Evelyn Johnson.
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Links to things mentioned in the episode:
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http://oreganos.com/locations/cave-creek/
http://cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com
https://carefreepumpkingarden.com
https://wildwestdayscavecreek.com
http://www.sonoranartsleague.org/hidden_in_the_hills_studio_tou.php
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On this episode of the Discovery Map Travel Podcast we learn about the second oldest settlement in South Carolina, we talk about authentic vs. contrived tourist destinations and we learn what makes Grand Live Oaks so special…as we talk to Billy Keyserling, the mayor of Beaufort, SC.
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
Billy Keyserling’s site - http://mayorbilly.com
https://www.bftwaterfestival.com
http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sheldon_Church_Ruins
https://www.facebook.com/TheOldBullTavern/
http://www.saltusrivergrill.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steamer-Oyster-and-Steakhouse/117325684951864
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On this episode we talk with Elise Swearingen from GoProvidence.com. We talk to her about this capital city located in the smallest state in the USA. You can follow them here:
Twitter: @ProvidenceRI
Instagram: @GoProvidence
Links mentioned in the episode:
http://www.july4thbristolri.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Baptist_Church_in_America
http://www.alexandanicitycenter.com/ice-skating
http://www.frogandtoadstore.com
http://www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com
http://providencecoalfiredpizza.com
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On this episode we talk with Carol Lohr from the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority about this picturesque region along the North Carolina coast.
Crystal Coast Tourism Authority
Episode Sponsors:
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Links mentioned in the episode:
http://beauforthistoricsite.org
http://www.crystalcoastlady.com
https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm
http://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park
http://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores
http://www.newportpigcooking.com
http://www.swansborofestivals.com
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On this episode I talk to Leena Karppinen who is the Public Relations coordinator with Visit Helsinki. She is here today to talk with us about her hometown of Helsinki, Finland.
Visit Helsinki’s site:
Links for places mentioned in the episode:
http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porvoo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turku
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallio
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On this episode we talk to Megan Jerrard who runs the blog Mapping Megan. We talk to her about her native Austraila. You can read more about her travels at MappingMegan.com. Her site has won numerous awards definitely worth checking out. We talk about platypus, kangaroo, & kuala. We tell you how you can climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge and we learn where the reference to down under came from.
Meg’s site:
Links for places mentioned in the episode:
https://www.virginaustralia.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coober_Pedy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite
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Today we talk to Nancy Tallman about Park City, Utah. Nancy moved to Park City in 2003 from Los Angeles. For the past 13 years she has specialized in Park City Real Estate strategies. You can read more about her at InsideParkCityRealEstate.com. We have a fantastic conversation about skiing, homemade ice cream, moose, the Sundance Film Festival and celebrity sightings.
Nancy’s sites:
http://www.insideparkcityrealestate.com
https://www.facebook.com/insideparkcityrealestate
Links for places mentioned in the episode:
http://www.parkcitymountain.com
http://www.snow.com/epic-pass.aspx
https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/jordanelle/
http://utaholympiclegacy.org/park/
https://www.montagehotels.com/deervalley/
http://www.stregisdeervalley.com
http://www.waldorfastoriaparkcity.com
http://www.parkcityrestaurants.com/savor-the-summit
https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival
http://www.riverhorseparkcity.com
http://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/park-city/
http://www.chimayorestaurant.com
http://www.thesilverstarcafe.com
https://www.facebook.com/Java-Cow-Cafe-Bakery-121637753224/
https://www.facebook.com/I-Love-Moo-1495752697384033/
http://www.parksillysundaymarket.com
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On this episode we talk to Sara-Jane Begonja who runs the Croatian blog Chasing the Donkey. She goes by SJ, she is Austrailian and has been living in Croatia for 3 years now with her husband and son. You can read more about Croatia and their experiences there at ChasingTheDonkey.com.
SJ’s site:
http://www.chasingthedonkey.com
Links for places mentioned in the episode:
Plitvice Lakes National Park - http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/
Roman Amphitheater in Pula - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pula_Arena
Zadar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadar
Split - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split,_Croatia
Istria - http://www.istra.hr/en/home
Zagreb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zagreb
Dubrovnik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubrovnik
Zagorje - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrvatsko_Zagorje
300 year old medieval knights tournament - http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/travel-croatia-sinjska-alka-sinj/
400 year old monetary - http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/blaca-hermitage-brac-island-bol-croatia/
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Our guest for today’s episode is Max Fultz, the Manager of the Bush's Visitor Center & Community Relations for Bush Brothers. We talk to Max about the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee area.
Our sponsors for this episode:
Bush’s Visitor Center - http://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/visitors-center
Anchor Down RV Resort - http://www.anchordownrvresort.com
Hidden Mountain Resort - http://www.hiddenmountain.com
Links mentioned in the episode:
http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/cadescove.htm
http://www.old-mill.com/info/the-old-mill-restaurant
https://parkgrillgatlinburg.com
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