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The Lost Geographer Podcast

Become geographically and culturally literate in this globalized world with The Lost Geographer podcast. Learn things about different countries with the unfiltered truth, bypassing media bias, as well as how to travel smart from experts.
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Dec 30, 2016

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Lebanon is one of the most underrated Mediterranean destinations to explore, potentially due to its location in the volatile Middle East. However, our guest today explains why it’s a great place to visit and is extremely safe. It is tourist-friendly and a must-see for anyone who wants to explore the Mediterranean coast. It’s also significantly less expensive than many other popular Mediterranean destinations. Listen in to learn more!

 

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Dec 23, 2016

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We head to the first of the former Yugoslav countries on this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Serbia, infamously known for having started 2 major wars, has a very interesting and rich culture that you can learn about in this episode. Tune in!

 

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Dec 9, 2016

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We head to one of the flattest countries in the world with some of the lowest elevations and a large amount of land reclaimed from the sea due to a series of dams and dykes. The Dutch are also the tallest people in the world, on average. Listen in to this episode where we talk about the Netherlands and the Dutch culture.

 

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Dec 2, 2016

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We head back to Eastern Europe and learn about Ukraine, a country that has seen a fair bit of history. Learn about the second former Soviet state on this podcast as well as its fascinating culture in this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast!

 

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Nov 18, 2016

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Geohacker is a game that makes learning geography fun! In this episode, the creator, Michael McCrickard, talks about his experience building the game as well as why he built it (hint: it has to do with geographic and cultural literacy). Listen in to this episode as we gain a unique perspective of turning geography into a game.

 

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Nov 11, 2016

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We explore our second Arab country in The Lost Geographer podcast as we head over to Iraq and learn about a country that has seen quite a lot over the past few decades. Listen in to learn more about a country that has a rich history, as it once housed the birthplace of civilization.

 

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Nov 4, 2016

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We're headed to the first of the Scandinavian countries in this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Listen in as we learn about Iceland and its culture, and what it's like to live in the smallest of the Nordic countries.

 

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Oct 21, 2016

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If you're doing business today, you're more than likely going to have to meet people from different backgrounds. Different backgrounds means different cultures, which in turn usually implies different business cultures. If you want to make the most of your business escapades and become established internationally, you're going to need to understand other ways of business. Listen in to learn more about business and literacy!

 

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Oct 14, 2016

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Israel is in one of the most contentious geographic regions of the world. The media portrayal shows a country that is either always being bombed or always on the offensive against someone else. However, we get an individual, human view of the country in this episode, something you'll never get anywhere else. Listen in to this episode to see what the media doesn't tell you (because those stories won't strike fear in the hearts of readers, and the media is basically monetized by fear).

 

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Oct 7, 2016

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Derek Vollebregt is the founder of The Global Shuffle, a podcast with a similar goal to The Lost Geographer podcast. He gets people from around the world to talk about different issues, or people who are involved in interesting projects related to culture and travel. Listen in to this exciting episode as he talks about his motivations and lessons learned from traveling and his podcast.

 

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Sep 30, 2016

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The world is a scary place. Many of us live in fear, and understandably so. However, many of us also fail to realize that fear is what is causing us from achieving geographic and cultural literacy and is driving us further apart. Listen to this episode to understand why, as we discuss fear, the first barrier to literacy.

 

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Sep 23, 2016

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Paul Barbato (aka Barby) is the host of the popular YouTube video series, Geography Now! In this episode, he discusses his motivations behind making such a series and the importance of geography in our modern world.

 

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Sep 9, 2016

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We all daydream about traveling to crazy places and doing awesome things. However, we're constantly told that these daydreams are unrealistic and not worth chasing. Our guest today, Tricia Leach, however, feels differently. She has her own podcast, Keep your Daydream, where she has different guests talk about their experiences living their traveling dreams. In addition, she herself has embarked on a journey of her own, along with her husband and three kids. Listen in as she gives invaluable advice on how to keep and live your daydream.

 

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Sep 2, 2016

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In this episode, we head Down Under to learn about Australia! Listen in to learn more about one of the most fascinating countries in the world. And no, not all of them are the direct descendants of British prisoners.

 

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Aug 26, 2016

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In this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast, we introduce a new sub-series of the podcast called "Barriers to Literacy". In this sub-series, we will talk about concepts and mindsets that prevent geographic and cultural literacy from being achieved. This episode will introduce the concepts and why we should talk about them, rather than hiding behind fear of discussing the uncomfortable.

 

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Aug 19, 2016

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New Zealand is a country that is geographically very isolated from the rest of the world, and as such, has a unique culture. In addition, it has some of the most breathtakingly beautiful nature anyone could ever find in the world, which is why movies such as Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit were filmed here. Listen in to learn more about this island nation in the South Pacific!

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Aug 12, 2016

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Chile is a country that is quite long and therefore has a rich diversity of landscapes. Within this one country, you can see mountains, a desert, and penguins! Learn about Chile and its culture in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast.

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Aug 5, 2016

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Brazil is the largest country in South America in terms of both population and size. It is also the host nation of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, which is about to start at the time of this podcast release. Listen in to learn about probably the richest blend of cultures in the world, as Brazil's cultural diversity is difficult to beat.

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Jul 29, 2016

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Belgium is quite an interesting country that is often glossed over due to its small geographic size and population, despite housing the headquarters of the European Union in its capital city. Being that this is The Lost Geographer, we aim to give it the spotlight. Tune in to learn more!

 

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Jul 21, 2016

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The 11th episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast goes over a very misunderstood country that has not been given the credit that it deserves for its very quick turnaround from economic turmoil toward its current prosperity. Go ahead and listen to this episode to learn more about Poland!

 

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Jul 14, 2016

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It's the 10th Episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Here, we begin by talking about how far the podcast has come so far, and what you can expect in the future from us. We also talk about reviews and ratings. The main topic of the podcast, however, is the right way to travel. All too often, people go travel and don't make the most of their vacation. They don't experience what they could have and almost do it as a form of external validation. Here, we talk about the right way to travel and how you can start traveling and returning home more fulfilled.

 

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Jul 7, 2016

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Do you continuously give lip service to travel? You keep saying that you want to travel, but never get around to it? Maybe because you don't have enough money, you're too afraid, something is holding you back. Well guess what; if you make these excuses now, you will always not have enough money, you will always be too afraid, and something will always hold you back. In this podcast, we'll talk to a video-blogging British traveler who quit his job and has been traveling the world for the past 3+ months.

 

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Jun 30, 2016

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Russia is a country that is highly controversial in today's world. For the first time on The Lost Geographer Podcast, we have not just one, but TWO guests. Each provides different perspectives on their home country. On one hand, you hear what's great about Russia and why you should definitely put it on your visit list. On the other hand, you learn why it's difficult to live in Russia and the areas in which it needs significant improvement. Listen in to this exciting episode!

 

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Jun 23, 2016

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Thailand is known for being one of the most beautiful countries in the world with a lot to offer. But what is the average Thai person like? Find out here, as we interview a native Thai person who has lived all over the world as he talks about what it's like to be Thai.

 

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