This is part two of our conversation with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020.

Francis Tapon's Websites:

http://francistapon.com

http://TheHiddenEurope.com

http://Africa54.com

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad

http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en

https://www.rt.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok

https://www.couchsurfing.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht

https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Land

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard

On this episode we are going to be talking with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020.

Francis Tapon's Websites:

http://francistapon.com

http://TheHiddenEurope.com

http://Africa54.com

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad

http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en

https://www.rt.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok

https://www.couchsurfing.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht

https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Land

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard

On this episode, we travel to the old west of Carefree & Cave Creek, Arizona with our guests Diane Schure & Evelyn Johnson.

Links to this episode's sponsors:

http://www.sanderson-ford.com

http://haroldscorral.com

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

http://cavecreekmuseum.org

http://haroldscorral.com

http://www.bigearlsgreasyeats.com

http://oreganos.com/locations/cave-creek/

http://www.bryansbarbecue.com

https://buffalochipsaloon.com

http://cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

https://carefreepumpkingarden.com

https://wildwestdayscavecreek.com

http://www.sonoranartsleague.org/hidden_in_the_hills_studio_tou.php

http://carefreetea.com

http://cafebink.com

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On this episode of the Discovery Map Travel Podcast we learn about the second oldest settlement in South Carolina, we talk about authentic vs. contrived tourist destinations and we learn what makes Grand Live Oaks so special…as we talk to Billy Keyserling, the mayor of Beaufort, SC.

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

Billy Keyserling's site - http://mayorbilly.com

http://www.cityofbeaufort.org

http://www.beaufortsc.org

http://spanishmosstrail.com

https://www.bftwaterfestival.com

http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sheldon_Church_Ruins

http://breakwatersc.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheOldBullTavern/

http://www.saltusrivergrill.com

http://redrooster.letseat.at

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steamer-Oyster-and-Steakhouse/117325684951864

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On this episode we talk with Elise Swearingen from GoProvidence.com. We talk to her about this capital city located in the smallest state in the USA. You can follow them here:

Twitter: @ProvidenceRI

Instagram: @GoProvidence

Links mentioned in the episode:

http://www.pvdairport.com

http://www.goprovidence.com

http://www.july4thbristolri.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Baptist_Church_in_America

http://whitehorsenewport.com

http://risdmuseum.org

http://www.alexandanicitycenter.com/ice-skating

http://www.childrenmuseum.org

http://www.rwpzoo.org

http://federalhillprov.com

http://waterfire.org

http://bignazo.com

http://www.frogandtoadstore.com

http://homestyleri.com

http://www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com

http://losandesri.com

http://providencecoalfiredpizza.com

https://www.scialobakery.com

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On this episode we talk with Carol Lohr from the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority about this picturesque region along the North Carolina coast.

Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

http://www.crystalcoastnc.org

Episode Sponsors:

http://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com

http://www.hungrytowntours.com

Links mentioned in the episode:

http://beaufortncevents.com

http://beauforthistoricsite.org

http://www.crystalcoastlady.com

https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm

http://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park

http://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores

http://www.tryonpalace.org

http://www.circa-81.com

http://ncseafoodfestival.org

http://www.newportpigcooking.com

https://mumfest.com

http://www.swansborofestivals.com

http://www.thebigrock.com

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On this episode I talk to Leena Karppinen who is the Public Relations coordinator with Visit Helsinki. She is here today to talk with us about her hometown of Helsinki, Finland.

Visit Helsinki's site:

http://www.visithelsinki.fi

Links for places mentioned in the episode:

https://www.finnair.com

http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/

http://www.kiasma.fi/en/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porvoo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turku

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallio

http://www.seahorse.fi

http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/

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On this episode we talk to Megan Jerrard who runs the blog Mapping Megan. We talk to her about her native Austraila. You can read more about her travels at MappingMegan.com. Her site has won numerous awards definitely worth checking out. We talk about platypus, kangaroo, & kuala. We tell you how you can climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge and we learn where the reference to down under came from.

Meg's site:

https://www.mappingmegan.com

Links for places mentioned in the episode:

https://www.qantas.com

https://www.virginaustralia.com

https://tigerair.com.au

http://taronga.org.au

http://www.bridgeclimb.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coober_Pedy

https://tasmania.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite

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Today we talk to Nancy Tallman about Park City, Utah. Nancy moved to Park City in 2003 from Los Angeles. For the past 13 years she has specialized in Park City Real Estate strategies. You can read more about her at InsideParkCityRealEstate.com. We have a fantastic conversation about skiing, homemade ice cream, moose, the Sundance Film Festival and celebrity sightings.

Nancy's sites:

http://www.insideparkcityrealestate.com

https://www.facebook.com/insideparkcityrealestate

Links for places mentioned in the episode:

http://www.parkcitymountain.com

http://www.snow.com/epic-pass.aspx

http://www.deervalley.com

http://www.gorgoza.com

http://soldierhollow.com

https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/jordanelle/

http://hebervalleyrr.org

http://utaholympiclegacy.org/park/

https://www.montagehotels.com/deervalley/

http://www.stregisdeervalley.com

http://www.steinlodge.com

http://www.waldorfastoriaparkcity.com

http://www.hotelparkcity.com

http://www.parkcityrestaurants.com/savor-the-summit

https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival

http://www.riverhorseparkcity.com

http://primeparkcity.com

http://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/park-city/

http://www.chimayorestaurant.com

http://www.thesilverstarcafe.com

https://www.facebook.com/Java-Cow-Cafe-Bakery-121637753224/

https://www.facebook.com/I-Love-Moo-1495752697384033/

http://www.parksillysundaymarket.com

http://foxschoolofwine.com

http://www.highwest.com

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On this episode we talk to Sara-Jane Begonja who runs the Croatian blog Chasing the Donkey. She goes by SJ, she is Austrailian and has been living in Croatia for 3 years now with her husband and son. You can read more about Croatia and their experiences there at ChasingTheDonkey.com.

SJ's site:

http://www.chasingthedonkey.com

Links for places mentioned in the episode:

Plitvice Lakes National Park - http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/

Roman Amphitheater in Pula - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pula_Arena

Zadar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadar

Split - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split,_Croatia

Istria - http://www.istra.hr/en/home

Zagreb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zagreb

Dubrovnik - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubrovnik

Zagorje - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrvatsko_Zagorje

300 year old medieval knights tournament - http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/travel-croatia-sinjska-alka-sinj/

400 year old monetary - http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/blaca-hermitage-brac-island-bol-croatia/

http://www.booking.com

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