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May 29, 2018

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How important is geography education? So important that it can actually lead to world peace? How? All the answers in this episode, tune in!

 

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May 22, 2018

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We often talk about encouraging travel and cultural awareness on this podcast. However, we have rarely covered what to do when you get to an actual location. In this episode, we are fortunate to have Sarah Dandashy, a world-renowned concierge, and creator of Ask a Concierge, tell us all about what a concierge does, how to best use your concierge to make the most out of your next trip, and some travel tips.

 

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May 15, 2018

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Names of countries are often interesting to study. In this episode, we study the names of three particular countries. These were chosen because they have recently either changed their name or have a naming dispute.

 

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May 8, 2018

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We head to the first of the Maghreb countries in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Our guest Kamal was born and raised in Morocco and offers amazing perspectives on what a rich culture and history the country has. Tune in to learn more!

 

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Apr 24, 2018

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Singapore is a small island country in Southeast Asia, separated from Malaysia by the Strait of Johor. The country consists of only one city: Singapore. However, you can experience Indian, Chinese, and Malay cultures all in this one city. Tune in to learn more about this young but accomplished country!

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Apr 17, 2018

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Do you like coffee? Whether you enjoy taking the occasional cup of Joe or drink it religiously to enhance your productivity, there's a lot more than just what meets the tongue.

In this episode, we meet someone who's made chronicling what's behind the coffee his personal mission. He studies and writes about coffee from all over the world. Tune in to enjoy our conversation with The Nomad Barista!

 

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Apr 3, 2018

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We are headed over to Slovakia, which is actually located geographically in Central Europe, and not Eastern Europe as many (including myself) think. In any case, Slovakia has lots of beautiful nature, spas, and a capital city, Bratislava, with an amazing Old Town.

 

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Mar 27, 2018

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We're back with another round of cultural faux pas aka stuff you should know not to do abroad to avoid making a fool of yourself. Tune in to learn more, and remember to check out our other parts if you haven't already (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4).

 

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Mar 12, 2018

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We're back with the second part of our interview with Roope! In this episode, he talks about learning languages. We go over why it's important, common misconceptions, and how you can go about starting your language-learning journey.

 

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Mar 6, 2018

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We head back to Northern Europe for this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! We explore the country of Finland, one that is unique because it's nothing like any of its surrounding countries. Tune in to learn more about its culture and history!

 

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Feb 27, 2018

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Here are some more manners, etiquette, and customs you should be aware of whilst traveling. This is the fourth installment of the Cultural Faux Pas Mini-Series. Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 as well!

 

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Feb 20, 2018

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Zambia is a large country in southern Africa that very few know about. However, it has some amazing wildlife and natural landscapes that are worth checking out. Listen in to learn more!

 

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Feb 6, 2018

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April Peregrino is an extreme traveler who loves to go on solo adventures in lands that many others wouldn't dare to adventure. Here, she shares plenty of tips for fellow female travelers who would like to travel, alone or not, but are afraid to do so.

 

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Jan 30, 2018

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In today's episode, we're lucky to be joined with Dominic Bonuccelli, a traveling photographer who has worked closely with well-known names in travel such as Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Rick Steves.

 

Here, he talks about how travel is important to the individual, and why it should even be mandated. In addition, he gives advice to those who want to pursue a career in travel. Listen in to this episode, you're in for a real treat.

 

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Jan 23, 2018

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This episode explores Turkey, a country that was once one of the major powers of the world. As a result of its prominence, it is rich in history and culture, and our guest in today's episode bring all of it out in great detail. Definitely one you want to listen to!

 

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Jan 16, 2018

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We are headed back to Iceland for a second time, but this time, with a completely different perspective. Tune in to learn about one of the most beautiful countries in the world, including efforts that the Icelandic are making to preserve the natural beauty. And why they actually don't eat fermented shark every day.

 

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Jan 2, 2018

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We head back to Scandinavia and explore the interesting country of Denmark. Denmark's culture is one that is worth exploring, and according to our guest in this episode, its cuisine is quite underrated. Tune in to learn more about Danish culture!

 

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