885: Simmering like Water for Chocolate
The appreciation of chocolate has spread around the world, but nowhere is passion for the dark elixir more intense than where it originated.
Dec 08, 2017•2 min•Ep. 885
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884: Giving the Gift of Travel
No matter the occasion for the giving, travel is generally a good idea.
Dec 08, 2017•2 min•Ep. 884
883: No Innocence Abroad
Even in this holiday season, no place on earth is safe from rip-off artists. Where and when ever your travels take you, it pays to be alert for petty thievery.
Dec 08, 2017•2 min•Ep. 883
882: Gift Giving in Latin America
Latin Americans tend to be be generous people who appreciate demonstrations of thoughtfulness. We conclude our Santa's tour of gift-giving around the world with this focus south of the border.
Dec 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 882
881: Gift Giving in the Middle East
Continuing our look at gift giving habits around the world, we take a look several very different cultures.
Dec 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 881
880: Gift Giving in the Far East
While the gift is important, in China and Japan there's more focus on the giving itself.
Dec 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 880
879: Gift Giving in Europe
Tips on presenting the gifts of nations in this season for giving.
Dec 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 879
878: Wandering through Germany's Christmas Markets
This is the time of year when city squares around Germany are transformed into winter wonderlands.
Dec 06, 2017•2 min•Ep. 878
877: Moneywise Tips in Montreal
The world's second largest French-speaking city, this Canadian metropolis is also a charming, relatively affordable opportunity for North Americans to enjoy a decidedly European ambiance.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 877
876: Finding Culture in Kurashiki
Situated halfway between Kyoto and Hiroshima, this Japanese industrial city boasts a surprising string of unique museums.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 876
875: Making the Most of Bad Connections
Sometimes, having a long layover between flights can be a good thing, especially if you plan for the opportunity.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 875
874: Insider's Guide to Manhattan
Whether uptown or downtown, Manhattan is like no island anywhere else on the planet.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 874
873: Lingering in Liechtenstein
Draped across a broad valley in the upper Rhine River, this tiny nation is tucked between Austria and Switzerland, yet its 30,000 citizens enjoy one of the world's highest per capita incomes.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 873
872: Cruise Line Escorts
Although the ratios have changed, many cruise ships still sail with large contingents of single travelers, mostly female. That's why many lines till provide eligible gentlemen the opportunity to cruise for minimal fees.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 872
871: Remembering The Voyage of the Mayflower
One year after their long voyage across the Atlantic, a feast was given to celebrate the survival of the Pilgrims in the New World.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 871
870: A Taste of Turkey for Thanksgiving Eve
Straddling the Straits of Bosporus, Istanbul is a city of divides, capital of two of the world's great empires, and the bridge between Europe and Asia.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 870
869: Remembering Two First Flights
It these days of relatively quick intercontinental connections, we'd like to recall two milestones along the way.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 869
868: Remembering the First Supper
On this day in 1949, Frank McNamara was embarrassed when he was unable to pay a restaurant bill because he'd forgotten his wallet. The idea that ensured changed the world.
Nov 19, 2017•2 min•Ep. 868
867: The Opening of the Suez Canal
Although the waterway across the isthmus that separates Africa and the Middle East opened on this day in 1869, people have been navigating between the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas for 4000 thousand years.
Nov 04, 2017•2 min•Ep. 867
866: Finding History on the Island of Nevis
Situated in the Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean, the island consists of a single volcanic peak ringed by lush low hills. Its recorded history dates from the voyages of Columbus, but, as Alexander Hamilton might have noted, there's much, much more.
Nov 04, 2017•2 min•Ep. 866
865: Exploring the Islands of Lost Legends
Hawaii's 53 state parks spread across its chain of islands. Some preserve, honor, and perpetuate the ways and lore of its earliest inhabitants.
Nov 04, 2017•2 min•Ep. 865
864: Meeting the Manatees
No longer on the endangered species list, these ungainly "sea cows" actually enjoy the attentions of respectful humans. Crystal River, Florida is the perfect place for such encounters.
Nov 04, 2017•2 min•Ep. 864
863: Emergency Road Service for Rental Car Mishaps
What happens when that car you've rented leaves you stranded somewhere? A few thoughts to keep in mind before you drive off the lot.
Nov 04, 2017•2 min•Ep. 863
862: Capturing Views at One End of the Earth
Situated at the very southern end of South America, where the great Andes finally flatten into endless pampas, Torres del Paine certainly ranks among the world's most magnificent national parks.
Nov 04, 2017•2 min•Ep. 862
861: A Singular Sense of Style
Numerous edifices around the world reflect the quirky character of their creators, none more so than Fonthill. Situated on the outskirts of Doylestown, PA, this tiled castle is the quixotic vision of artist and craftsmaster, Henry Chapman Mercer.
Nov 04, 2017•2 min•Ep. 861
860: Having a Hostel Experience
Mention hostels, and most Americans picture groups of youthful pack-packers and dormitory style accommodations. While not inaccurate, many hostels around the world offer so much more.
Nov 04, 2017•2 min•Ep. 860
859: Searching for Humuhumunukunukuapuaa
The Hawaiian state fish with the very long name is just one of sights to see while snorkeling. But there are also tides of factors to be aware of.
Nov 01, 2017•2 min•Ep. 859
858: Exploring the Mystery of the Mounds
The Mayan and Aztec ruins of Mexico are magnificent, but the US also has numerous and impressive preColumbian structures to explore. Consider the Earthworks in Newark, Ohio.
Oct 22, 2017•2 min•Ep. 858
857: Listening for the Rhythms of Brittany
Shaped like a wolf's head, the province of Brittany juts into the Atlantic off France's northwest coast. It's population and terrain are like no where else.
Oct 22, 2017•2 min•Ep. 857
856: Celebrating Death and Life in Oaxaca
Dia de los Muertos, the day of the dead, is observed throughout Mexico, but no where more fervently than in the state of Oaxaca.
Oct 22, 2017•2 min•Ep. 856
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