Award-winning travel writer Lea Lane shares travel memories and travel tips with passionate travelers, travel experts, and savvy locals around the world. She has traveled to over 100 countries. Is the author of nine books, a blogger at forbes.com, and contributor to dozens of guidebooks. Smart. Fun!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 19 hours 41 minutes
episode 84: Australia: The Barrier Reef, Tasmania, Outback, Sydney, Melbourne, And Sounds Of A Didgeredoo!
Jane Mathews, a tour guide for Overseas Adventure Travel, highlights the wonders of her home country, Australia. The in-depth discussion starts with excellent suggestions for travel Down Under, and about the Aboriginal culture. She goes on to share her expertise about, among many other things: Sydney, Melbourne, the Blue Mountains, Ayers Rock (Uluru), the island of Tasmania, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef...
episode 83: Travel Agent Tales: Around The Globe, From The Supersonic Concorde To An Amazon Slow Boat
As a travel agent, Gary Loupassakis has inspired his clients to travel the globe. And in his new book, Go Dat Way and Go Dere: Around the World in 50 Years, he details some of his many experiences and stories.
After offering some travel tips, Gary tells of his favorite flight, on the supersonic Concorde...
episode 82: Israel: Wonders, Pleasures, Adventures (With A Trip To Petra, Jordan) -- And An Israeli Song!
Israel offers energy -- from its ancient wonders to the adventures and celebrations of its vibrant present. Dana Anesi, who has lived and studied in Israel, shares both the dynamic pleasures and the historical treasures.
Beyond the cities of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, we talk of northern Israel, including the city of Haifa, and the beauty and adventures of the Galilee...
episode 81: Mountain Gorillas, Chimps, 'The Big Five': Awesome Animal Quests In Rwanda And Uganda
One of the world's greatest travel experiences is to visit the mountain gorillas of Central Africa. Lea just returned from this once-in-a-lifetime quest, including other animal safaris, and talks with Africa travel expert Chris Johnston about the how-tos, what-to -expects, and special memories of this aspirational adventure...
episode 80: Florida Delights, Including Pirates, Manatees, Everglades, Spectacular Sunrises
Five authors discuss special aspects of Florida with Lea, (who lives in the state). Discussions range from history to natural history. Florida was under many flags and offers special and unusual flora and fauna. This interesting episode is a must, for those who travel --or plan to travel, to Florida.
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A History Lovers Guide to Florida is written by historian James Clark...
episode 79: Rome: Current Pleasures, Ancient Secrets
David Downie shares insights about the great Italian capital city, used as the setting for his new mystery/thriller Roman Roulette.
He tells us why he chose Rome as the setting of his newest book, and talks with Lea about not-to-miss sites and insider suggestions of what to do and see. We talk of food specialties, and top destinations just outside of Rome, including Ostia, and Tivoli...
episode 78: 'Why We Travel,' A Fascinating Convo With Best-Selling Author Patricia Schultz
Patricia Schultz, author of the mega-best seller 1000 Places to See Before You Die, says to Lea: "We're kindred spirits." And that's part of what makes this conversation based on her new book, Why We Travel: 100 Reasons to See the World so special.
The two seasoned travelers converse with wisdom and laughter, and share tips, memories, stories both profound and funny, ending up figuring out why, indeed, we travel...
episode 77: Dominica: The Caribbean's Lush Little 'Nature Island' Tops Lists For Beauty, Adventure
Beautiful Dominica has been named the top island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas for 2022 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Yet most travelers have yet to discover it...
episode 76: More Of Lea's Favorite Bits From Places I Remember, 2022! (Part 2)
Podcast host Lea Lane chooses favorite excerpts from Episode 63 to Episode 74. (And check out Part One , in the previous Episode, 75, including favorites from the first half of 2022.)
In this "best of" sampling for the second half of 2022 you'll learn about a South African garden where you walk among the treetops, hiking and skiing, pandas and parks in China, and prehistoric caves in Germany...
episode 75: Lea's Favorite Bits From Places I Remember, 2022! (Part 1)
In honor of this 75th episode, podcast host Lea Lane chooses favorite excerpts from Episode 48 to Episode 62 (Part Two, in the next episode, will include favorites from the rest of 2022.)
Excerpts include beautiful memories of the Serengeti plains and Pacific Northwest waterfalls, twilight train rides in Finland, swimming in the Baths of Virgin Gorda, and seeing Icelandic geysers through the eyes of a child...