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: http://francistapon.com http://TheHiddenEurope.com http://Africa54.com Links to th...
Dec 25, 2017•37 min
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: http://francistapon.com http://TheHiddenEurope.com http://Africa54.com Link...
Dec 18, 2017•41 min
On this episode, we travel to the old west of Carefree & Cave Creek, Arizona with our guests Diane Schure & Evelyn Johnson. Links to this episode's sponsors: http://www.sanderson-ford.com http://haroldscorral.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: http://cavecreekmuseum.org http://haroldscorral.com http://www.bigearlsgreasyeats.com http://oreganos.com/locations/cave-creek/ http://www.bryansbarbecue.com https://buffalochipsaloon.com http://cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com https://caref...
Nov 06, 2017•49 min
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 http://www.cityofbeaufort.org http://www.beaufortsc.org http://spanishmosstrail.com https://www.bftwaterfestival.com http://ww...
Oct 30, 2017•47 min
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.pvdairport.com http://www.goprovidence.com http://www.july4thbristolri.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Baptist_Church_in_America http://whitehorsenewport.com http://risdmuseum.org http://www.alexandanicitycenter.com/ice-skati...
May 03, 2017•32 min
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 http://www.crystalcoastnc.org Episode Sponsors: http://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com http://www.hungrytowntours.com Links mentioned in the episode: http://beaufortncevents.com http://beauforthistoricsite.org http://www.crystalcoastlady.com https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm http://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park http:/...
Oct 10, 2016•39 min
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: http://www.visithelsinki.fi Links for places mentioned in the episode: https://www.finnair.com http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/ http://www.kiasma.fi/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porvoo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turku https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
Sep 05, 2016•57 min
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: https://www.mappingmegan.com Links for places mentioned in the episode: https://www.qanta...
Aug 22, 2016•37 min
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 mention...
Aug 08, 2016•33 min
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/P...
Jul 25, 2016•41 min
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 http://www.dollywo...
Jul 11, 2016•41 min
On this episode, as we release it on Independence Day in the USA, we look at the National Days of the USA, Sweden, Italy, Slovenia & Austria. Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/
Jul 04, 2016•17 min
On this episode we are pleased to have two guests. First we talk to Dr. Božo Cerar who is the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States. Following my conversation with Dr. Cerar I talk to Mattej Valencic with Luxury Slovenia. They provide custom tours in Slovenia and are based in the capitol of Ljubljana. We talk to both gentlemen about this picturesque country located in the heart of Europe bordering Italy and Austria. It is a country with great natural beauty, ranging from Al...
Jun 27, 2016•54 min
On this episode we talk to Erin Bagnell, she is the public relations manager for Visit Richmond. Visit Richmond: https://www.visitrichmondva.com Links mentioned in the episode: http://henricus.org http://historicstjohnschurch.org https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/richmond/MonumentAveHD.html http://www.fireflourandfork.com http://www.dominionriverrock.com http://www.venturerichmond.com/events/venture/easter.html http://www.smv.org https://maymont.org http://www.lewisginter.org https://www.kingsdomini...
Jun 20, 2016•45 min
On this episode we welcome Eric Friedman, marketing director at Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vermont. We talk to him about the Mad River Valley and a quintessential Vermont get away. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.madriverglen.com http://www.madriverbarn.com https://www.hydeawayinn.com http://www.sugarbush.com http://www.madrivervalley.com/4th http://www.benjerry.com/about-us/factory-tours http://alchemistbeer.com https://www.lawsonsfinest.com http://americanflatbread.com http://www...
Jun 13, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Today we talk about the City of Brotherly Love with Michael Milne who, along with his wife Larissa, runs the website ChangesinLongitude.com, it was the winner of the 2013 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver Award for Best Travel Blog. They have been traveling the world in search of the tasty, the historic and the quirky. Join us today as we talk about all things Philadelphia! We discuss everything from Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell to the Penn Relays & the Mummers Parade. Links...
Jun 06, 2016•48 min
On this episode we finish our conversation with Jessica Spiegel of ItalyExplained.com. We talk about Italian breakfasts, farm stays, agri turisom, festivals, cultural differences between the US and Italy, Italian soccer and of course Italian food. Links: Jessica’s Site - http://italyexplained.com Red Rooster - http://www.redrooster.it/en/ Hotel Star System in Italy - http://italyexplained.com/hotel-stars-in-italy-what-they-mean/ Dining In Italy - http://italyexplained.com/eating-in-italy-menu-di...
May 30, 2016•36 min
On this episode we talk about all things Italy with Jessica Spiegel, who runs the website ItalyExplained.com. She has been writing about Italy for nearly 10 years including two ebooks. We talk about Italian trains, gelato and much, much more as the Discovery Map Travel Podcast goes to Italy! Links: Jessica’s Site - http://italyexplained.com Isola Bella - http://www.isoleborromee.it/eng/isola-bella.html Dining In Italy - http://italyexplained.com/eating-in-italy-menu-dining-tips/ Hotel Star Syste...
May 23, 2016•42 min
On today's episode we talk to Christine Quigley from the Narragansett, Rhode Island. We talk about a wide range of topics relating to this costal city, which is a part of the smallest state in the US. We even dive into the difference between New England and Manhattan clam chowder. http://narragansettcoc.com Our sponsor for this episode: http://narrowriverkayaks.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: http://aquabluehotels.com http://narragansettlionsclub.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=...
May 16, 2016•45 min
On this week's super-sized episode we talk with James Ward, owner of Epic Tours about the Big Island of Hawaii. James talks with Mark about how diverse this island is, featuring everything from green sand beaches, to black lava rock fields, to maybe even some snow. https://www.epicbigisland.com http://www.discoverymap.com Sponsors https://www.islandnaturals.com http://htbg.com http://www.cribhawaii.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.ins...
May 09, 2016•1 hr 2 min
On today's episode we talk with Michelle Hrvat. She is anAmerican living in Vienna, Austria. She has the highlysuccessful and informative blog American in Vienna. Join us asMichelle shares her take on this wonderful Central Europeancity. http://americaninvienna.com https://www.instagram.com/michelle_terese https://twitter.com/americanvienna https://www.facebook.com/americaninvienna Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.motel-one.com/en/hotels/vienna/hotel-wien-westbahnhof/ http://www.prater...
May 02, 2016•51 min
Today we talk with Pat Richardson who is a volunteer at GreatSmoky Mountains National Park and is the owner of Santa's Claus-etin Gatlinburg, TN. Links Mentioned in the Episode: www.DiscoveryMap.com www.Gatlinburg.com www.SantasClaus-et.com www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm Follow Mark Ciociola at: www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld Follow Discovery Map at: www.instagram.com/discovery_map/...
Apr 21, 2016•41 min
On this episode we talk with Jessica Willi of the Block IslandTourism Council. www.BlockIslandInfo.com www.DiscoveryMap.com www.blockislandstay.com Follow Mark Ciociola at www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld Follow Discovery Map at: www.instagram.com/discovery_map...
Apr 21, 2016•37 min
On this episode we talk with Munchan Magan about his nativeIreland. He is a travel writer and is a regular contributor to TheRight Hook in Ireland. www.manchan.com www.twitter.com/manchanmagan Links mentioned in the show: www.elegant.ie www.ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/eden/ www.greatlighthouses.com Follow Mark Ciociola: www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld / Follow Discovery Map: www.instagram.com/discovery_map/...
Apr 21, 2016•48 min
