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 20 hours 7 minutes
episode 55: Scotland: Highlands, Lowlands, Islands -- And In-Between
Bruce McAlpine and his sister Rhona Paterson grew up near Edinburgh. They share their love of Scotland with Lea, and they cover cities, countryside, islands and all things Scottish.
After describing Scotland geographically, we start by talking of the Scottish character, and go on to the delights of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scottish foods, Scotch whiskey, the Highlands (is there really a Loch Ness monster?)...
episode 54: She Sailed Solo In The Pacific: Adventures Of A Free-Spirited Woman
At Places I Remember we love stories of memorable people and places, and this episode certainly offers that.
After a life of international travel; work including opera performer, chef and arts director; raising a family; divorcing and recovering from alcoholism, Sandra Smith was a ready for a sea change. Literally.
At 43, Sandra moved from Philadelphia to the California coast, bought a 35-foot sailboat, painted it pink, and taught herself to sail...
episode 53: 1st Anniversary Of Places I Remember! Lea's Sons Interview HER About Travel, Memories
Celebrating the First Anniversary of Places I Remember with Lea Lane calls for something special, and so the tables are turned as Lea's sons, Randall Lane and Cary Lane, interview her.
They first all share fun and funny tales of family travels together in London, Iceland, Italy and Scandinavia, skiing, and more. And then the guys ask Lea cool questions about travel, the podcast and personal thoughts on life...
episode 52: Mississippi To Memphis, BB King To Elvis: Chasing The Blues -- Plus, Craig Sings!
Travel writer/musician authors Josephine Matyas and Craig Jones share stories and experiences from their book about music, travel and the black experience in the heart of the South.
Major Delta destinations include Clarksdale, Tunica, Greenville, Dockery Farm, Greenwood and Tupelo, in Mississippi; and Memphis, Tennessee...
episode 51: Portugal: 'Exceptional Destination,' Super-Popular With Expats And Travelers
Jayme Simoes, a renowned travel consultant for Portugal, knows all about this tremendously popular country, and gives us loads of inside info. We go over what makes Portugal so special, starting in Lisbon, and going on to the Portuguese Riviera on the Atlantic just outside the city. We also discuss the special regions such as the Aletejo, the Algarve, and Portugal's great and ultra-popular second city, Porto...
episode 50: A Survivor's Holocaust Story, And World Sites That Help Us 'Never Forget'
In a truly special 50th episode of Places I Remember, Holocaust survivor Allan Hall tells his frightening, harrowing story as a child caught up in horror. We follow Allan and his parents from their comfortable life in Krakow, Poland, out-manuevering the Nazis in Lvov and Warsaw, and hiding in plain sight throughout the war. Lea prefaces his story with a few sites, memorials, and museums around the world where you can travel, to bear witness...
episode 49: Best Travel Tales And Memories Of '21, To Begin '22!
What a fabulous 2021 it's been for Places I Remember! We've talked with fascinating travelers. We've won awards, and are now heard in 2,000 cities and 101 countries. To celebrate, we're gifting you with a sampling of our favorite tales, stories and memories, so generously offered this past year. Here goes:
Heidi Sarna, author of Secret Singapore, tells of a discovery there in Ep. 39. In Ep...
episode 48: World Customs (Odd, Proper, Fun) -- With TikTok's 'Duchess Of Decorum'
Pattie Ehsaei (TikTok: “duchessofdecorum”), leads a delightful and informative discussion about unusual and entertaining customs around the world, with lots of giggles along with fascinating facts...
episode 47: Wine Regions Of The World, Featuring Sonoma And Napa: What To Do, See, Drink
We start with memories of vineyards and wineries around the world , including in Europe, South America, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. And then Lea and guest Karen Misuraca talk in more detail about Napa and Sonoma counties, wine regions in Northern California, outside San Francisco.
We first discuss some differences, and then focus on what to see and do in Napa, the wines, and some of the surprising things about Sonoma County...
episode 46: Iran: Mystery, History, Persian Delights
Iran is one of the great destinations of the world, but many travelers are hesitant to go. After listening to Pattie Ehsaei, born and raised in Iran, you'll want to, soon. She describes her birth-country's beauty, history and culture in cities including Tehran, Esfahan, Persepolis and Shiraz. She tells of castles, mosques, ziggurats, lagoons, islands, beaches, scenic mountain roads, and ancient pigeon towers.
Pattie came to the U.S...