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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 12, 2017

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The first country in East Africa that we are covering on this podcast. We are lucky to have Binyam, head of Inside Ethiopia Tours, to be on the podcast to discuss a country about which very little is known despite its rich history and culture, as well as its size and population. Tune in to learn more about Ethiopia!

 

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Dec 5, 2017

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We head back over to Eastern Europe and learn about the country of Romania in this episode. Our guest, Matt, is a Romanian-born Canadian who moved back to Romania, and began to document his life there as an expat in his blog, Expat in Romania.

 

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Nov 28, 2017

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Languages are really interesting. Don't believe me? Then listen to this conversation with Josh, creator of the NativLang YouTube channel. His fascinating animations combined with his engaging narrations allow and clear passion for the linguistics allow anyone to find learning about languages interesting. I was fortunate to have him on the show and talk about his work and how it contributes to geographic and cultural literacy throughout the world.

 

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Nov 14, 2017

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In this episode, we're headed back to Mediterranean Europe to discuss the wonderful, boot-shaped country of Italy. Tune in to learn more about Italy, and how it's more than just the land of pizza and pasta!

 

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Nov 7, 2017

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I have the pleasure of hosting Lorraine Singer, an American expat who, with her husband Mike, are living abroad in Dubai currently, and have traveled all over the world, documenting it in their travel blog, the Singer's World Tour. Listen in, as she talks about how she dealt with several common anxieties associated with travel, and how it has served both her and her husband well in ways more than just being an enjoyable experience.

 

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Oct 31, 2017

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We're back with more advice on what not to do when in certain countries! Inform and arm yourself with this information when traveling, because remember, not knowing is never an excuse.

 

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Oct 24, 2017

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Often, we don't realize things we say or do on a daily basis in our home countries can be horribly misconstrued abroad because of cultural differences. In this episode, we're going to go over some of these so that you can better equip yourself to be a respectful tourist, and not your typical one.

 

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Oct 17, 2017

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We are headed back to Venezuela for a second time for this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! This time, however, the political situation is a bit more intense than it was when the last episode was recorded. Nevertheless, we get a great glimpse into the country, and to why, according to our guest, the people are so great.

 

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Oct 10, 2017

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Today, we explore one of the most contentious countries in the world - Iran. Due to its inaccessibility and often negative portrayal on news outlets throughout the world, many people don't have an accurate understanding of Iranian culture, and even more are unaware of its rich culture and history. In this episode, we transcend all those boundaries and get a local perspective from a native Iranian.

 

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Oct 3, 2017

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We head this week to the small island Nation of Malta, located in the Mediterranean sea, south of the Italian island of Sicily. However, don't let its size fool you - it's packed with plenty of culture, as it draws on influences from its neighbors around it. Learn more in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast!

 

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Sep 26, 2017

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This is the first of our Part 2 episodes for countries on The Lost Geographer Podcast. I'm lucky to have 2 guests on this episode, Ashleigh and Tara from Perth, located on the west coast of Australia. My previous guest from Australia was from Sydney, on the east coast, so this will give a different perspective. Sit back, listen, enjoy, and avoid the drop bears!

 

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Sep 19, 2017

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The Lost Geographer Podcast is back and better than ever! After a (long) hiatus, we're back and ready to spread geographic and cultural literacy through education and travel again! Check out the newly designed website at www.thelostgeographer.net.

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Apr 4, 2017

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So why care about geography? Why do I need to learn it, is it really that important? Hasn't the world been fully mapped out already? Well, listen in to this episode to find out more about why it's important to be geographically and culturally literate.

 

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Mar 28, 2017

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We've all heard of Swiss cheese. It's commonplace knowledge that it's a distinct yellowish-white cheese with holes that's often used as an analogy. However, have you ever stopped to ask whether or not it's actually from Switzerland? Let's find out in this episode!

 

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Mar 14, 2017
Feb 24, 2017

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Other than being the most populated and one of the most powerful countries in the world, China is a country rich in tradition, culture, and history. In addition, as our speaker likes to point out, Chinese cuisine is something that also significantly contributes to the country's character. Tune in to learn more about China and its culture in this week's episode!

 

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Feb 17, 2017

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We're headed back over to West Africa in Episode 37 of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Listen in as we learn about Africa's largest country and about how diverse it is within its borders. This episode is The Lost Geographer's longest by far, and as a result has lots of interesting information. Tune in to learn more!

 

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Feb 3, 2017

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Why do people roll their eyes at cultural sensitivity workshops? Why does it not work? And why should we pursue cultural literacy instead? Listen in to this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast to learn more!

 

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Jan 27, 2017

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After quite some time, we are going to cover a barrier to literacy again on The Lost Geographer. We learn about media illiteracy and why it's important to help the world come together. Understanding which sources to use and which to avoid, as well as using them to come to an educated conclusion will help you become more geographically and culturally literate, and will without a doubt make the world a more understanding place. Listen in to this episode to learn more!

 

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Jan 20, 2017

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We are finally headed back to The Lost Geographer Podcast on this episode after a long hiatus! Listen in as we learn about the West African nation of Ghana!

 

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Jan 13, 2017

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Most people were forced to learn a language at some point and didn't necessarily oblige. Unfortunately, these people missed out on a lot of side benefits that learning and mastering a foreign language could provide. Listen in to this episode to learn about how doing so can drastically improve many aspects of your life!

 

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Jan 6, 2017

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Sweden is the largest and most populous of the northern European countries. It's known for its rich Nordic heritage and for its innovation. Listen in to this episode to learn more about the country that's home to vikings, meatballs, and IKEA.

 

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