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In this episode of Travel Nuggets, Sam Thiara talks about his latest book detailing his travels in India to find his ancestral home in Punjab!
You can order Lost and Found here: http://www.sam-thiara.com/mywriting/
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Travel writer Rick Antonson joins us again to talk about his latest book : Walking With Ghosts in Papua New Guinea.
Like his other writing, this book does not disappoint! @rickantonsonauthor weaves WW II history into vivid images of the islands landscape along the Kokoda Trail.
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Jason āwalks 500 milesā (well, not quite that many) but I couldnāt resist the Proclaimers reference) to celebrate 2020 like the Scotsā¦or the Vikings. There are a few explanations for the origins of Hogmanay but the bottom line is: this party involves fire sticks! Not glow sticks ā sticks with REAL flames!
Weāll also get outside Edinburgh and head up to Inverness, the Isle of Skye and Islay for great landscapes, castles and some peaty scotch!
Here are a few of Jasonās favorite distilleries in Scotland: The Macallan; Glenmorangie; The Dalmore, and Tomatin
Hereās a good site of found on what to see in Skye: https://www.isleofskye.com/skye-guide/top-ten-skye-walks/old-man-of-storr
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In the episode, (now-doctor) Charles Davidson takes us with him on his PhD homestretch. He escaped to the quiet island of Newfoundland in Canada to focus on getting his dissertation done. However, there was plenty to distract him! Donāt worry ā the story has a happy ending ā¦ he did get his doctorate.
Here is a list of a few of the spots Charles mentions ā along with his notes!
Quidi Vidi Village (the information center has a fantastic artists collective)
Mallard Cottage (1820-1840)...fantastic local fare in an old home.
Fishing Village ā Fishermen came from UK in spring and established āFishing Roomsā through he fall. Cod
Downtown St. Johns - - George Street (rumored to be the highest concentration of bars in the world)
Cape Spear...easternmost point in North America 30 minutes
Signal Hill
Maddox Cove/Petty Harbour
Yellow Belly Brewery (Check out their basement, dimly lit and incredibly old)
Bagel Cafe, where I ate the incredibly dense "native" Newfoundlander breakfast with "toutons"...ask me about this.
Duke of Duckworth pub...fish and "traditional" chips...Newfoundlanders know how to eat.
Lots of local shopping and bookstores (OLD/used Book stores?!)
Great Newfoundland author: Wayne Johnson: http://waynejohnston.ca
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In this episode, Jaya makes the most of her work trip to Kigali, Rwanda by venturing out to hangout with some gorillas at Volcanos National Park. This entire episode is a HUGE TRAVEL NUGGET ā who would think to travel to Rwanda? Jaya dispels ā90ās-based impressions and ignites interest in getting over there! Rwanda is certainly not what is was in 1994.
Book Recommendation: Left to Tell: by Immaculee Ilibagiza: https://www.amazon.com/Left-Tell-Discovering-Rwandan-Holocaust/dp/1401908977
VIDEO: Rwanda is the cleanest country in Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AVuNmwBeMo
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Join the Gosses as we reminisce about our unconventional family vacation: a safari in Namibia!
Here is an overview of our stops: Windhoek, Sossusvlei (place with old, dead trees)/Namib Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Damaraland (view of Brandberg Mountains; Twyfelfontein rock engravings), Ongava Game Reserve, Etosha National Park, and back to Windhoek! It was a whirlwind! HA!
VIDEO: Springbok Pronking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMIiB9DnRXg
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In this episode of Travel Nuggets, Charles Davidson puts Andorra on the map for us! Charles and his wife, Abby, spent a few days in this charming, tiny country tucked in the Pyrenees. And, as a special bonus, Charles gives his list of top 5 countries to visit in 2020!
Andorra is a little country with a rich and complex history. Here are some helpful links to learn more:
BBC Country profile: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17028050Andorran Food:
https://www.inyourpocket.com/andorra-la-vella/food-5-must-try-andorran-dishes_75769f
http://www.traveltourxp.com/12-top-foods-and-drinks-in-andorra/
Santa de Columba: https://visitandorra.com/en/culture/church-of-santa-coloma/
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This weekās guest on Travel Nuggets is ā¦ my dad!!! My dad is my travel inspiration (Iāve copied SO many of his trip ideas) and he also loves history like me. In this episode, we completely nerd-out on the history, topography, architecture and culture of the heart of Tamerlaneās empire.
Also, I recommend checking out this book: Tamerlane: Sword of Islam, Conqueror of the World by Justin Marisa
Guv-i Amir Mausoleum (Tashkent)
Tamerlane Statue
Arc Citadel (Khiva)
Cher Minor Madrassa (Bukhara)
Shah-i Zinda Necropolis (Samarkand)
Plav
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āIt is not what we do that matters, itās what we cause to happen. We should all be involved in unfinished work.ā āRick AntonsonIn this episode of Travel Nuggets, travel writer Rick Antonson joins us again to explain why he is an apostle of āCathedral Thinkingā ā¦ and what that is! In Rickās works, Cathedral Thinking is āa commitment to long term visions.ā
Notre Dame de Paris. Photo Credit; Image by 139904 from Pixabay
To learn more about Cathedral Thinking, check out Rickās website and TED Talk: http://www.rickantonson.com/cathedral-thinking.php; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewaNkYrZOJ0 -
Episode 7: Idaho: A Hidden Gem in the U.S.
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In this episode of Travel Nuggets, siblings Erin and Eric Morgan tell us about the Manaslu Base Camp Trek, sharing their stories of Snickers wontons, broken sneakers and using mustard oil to lure a bug out of Erinās ear (āAn adventure is something that while it's happening you wish it wasn't.āāMark Twain)
Here are some helpful resources:
Himalayas Facts (PBS.org)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/the-himalayas-himalayas-facts/6341/
4 Things that Might Surprise you about Teahouse Trekking in Nepal (Himalayan Wonders)
https://www.himalayanwonders.com/blog/4-things-might-surprise-teahouse-trekking-nepal.html
Manaslu Trek: An Ultimate Guide to Most Popular Tea-House Trek:
https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/manaslu-trek-guide/
Manaslu Trek (Wikitravel)
https://wikitravel.org/en/Manaslu_Trek
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In this episode of Travel Nuggets, Jordan Bruneau tells us how to ride out an economic recession ā go to Dubai to teach tennis!
And, while youāre there ā¦ take a road trip to Muscat, Oman. Why not?
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Seasoned traveler Tanvi Ajmera tells us about her ā¦. unique visit to the Giza Pyramids: to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers! And, Tanvi offers up a special travel nugget by telling us about a lesser known island in Italy: Ischia.
Tanvi at Giza!
Tanvi at Giza_2
Ischia, Italy
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Travel writer Rick Antonson joins this episode of Travel Nuggets to discuss Full Moon over Noahās Ark. In the book (and in this podcast!) Rick tells us about his adventure reaching Mount Araratās summit, while shedding light on local culture and history in Turkey, Armenia and Iraq. Rick is an amazing storyteller!
Get the book on Amazon! Full Moon over Noahās Ark: An Odyssey to Mount Ararat and Beyond
Mount Ararat_Cover for Full Moon over Noahās Ark by Rick Antonson: https://www.amazon.com/Full-Moon-over-Noahs-Ark-ebook/dp/B01D22Z8GS
Nomad Camp
Cyrus Cylinder
Mount Ararat behind Yerevan, Armenia
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This year, I went to the End of the World to celebrate the New Year! Torres del Paine National Park in the Chilean Patagonia was breathtaking, challenging, and a great way to ring in 2019!
Shout out:
ChileTour Patagonia
Beautiful Torres del Paine National Park
Grey Glacier
Beautiful Torres del Paine National Park
An avalanche happened behind us when we were taking this photo.
Lake Nordenskjƶld in Torres del Paine National Park
Lake Nordenskjƶld in Torres del Paine National Park
Torres Del Paine
Alexandra hanging out!
John taking a break for a photo.
Erinās trip to Magdalena Island
Erinās on Magdalena Island. Notice sheās wearing a life jacket on land. Safety First!
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I love when people light up when they talk about an experience. Thatās what happened when Lauren started telling me about her love of scuba diving in Belize.
Many travel websites tell you about the incredible biodiversity of Belize but most focus on whatās on the ground and in the air. In this episode of Travel Nuggets, Lauren takes us on a deeper dive into Belize and explains why we MUST go scuba diving in Belize!
Take a listenā¦
Laurenās Shout-outs:
Chuck & Robbieās Scuba Diving & Instruction
Victoria House Resort & Spa
The Phoenix Resort
Chan Chich Lodge
Curio Collection
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Concept: The best ideas donāt come from guidebooks, travel sites, or Google ā they come from other travel junkies.
Travel junkies are filled with interesting nuggets of info, once you get them talkingā¦thatās what the Travel Nuggets podcast does.
