Streets and Eats

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Who wants to go to Thailand? Bangkok one of the most beautiful cities in the world is a fantastic mix of enticing sights, vibrant markets, and tasty foods. Find out all you need to do and see in this amazing city. Our first-timers guide to Bangkok will let you in on all our experiences and advice for a successful and memorable trip!

Show Notes:

02:00 - A little trivia and some fun facts about Bangkok

04:00 - Why go to Bangkok

11:00  - When is the best time to go to Bangkok

14:00 - Chatuchak Weekend Market

20:45 - Getting into and around Bangkok

23:30 - Should you use the Rabbit card for public transportation?

26:00 - Riding the buses in Bangkok

30:45 - Water taxis or hop-on hop-off boats

33:00 - Visiting the Grand Palace

36:00 - Wat Arun

37:00 - The Flower Market

39:00 - The Jim Thompson House

42:00 - Eating in Bangkok

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Do you love Greek mythology? How about climbing around ancient castles and ruins? Maybe kayaking and hiking are your thing. Whatever you love to do, a Greece road trip throughout the Peloponnese peninsula has got something for you! Check it out!

Show Notes
04:00 - How many days do you need for a Peloponnese road trip?

05:15 - Driving conditions, navigating Greek roadways, and rules of the road

13:00 - Planning the road trip using Google Maps

21:45 - Nafplio

23:30 - Mistras

25:00 - Diros and Manni

28:15 - Kalamata

30:45 - Pylos and Methoni

34:00 - Where to stay and what to eat

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Are you hoping to travel to Asia soon? How about Singapore? Singapore is one of the best places to travel to on your first trip to Asia. Singapore is one of the most vibrant, diverse, and beautiful cities in the world and we've written all the things you need to know when you get there.

Our First Timers Guide to Singapore will tell you all about how to get there, get around, where to go and see things, and much, much more.

Show Notes

05:30 - A little background information

08:25 - Why go to Singapore

11:30 - Getting to Singapore (Changi Airport)

17:00 - Getting to the city from the airport

22:45 - Where to stay in Singapore

30:30 - Exploring Singapore with public transportation

36:30 - Where, what, and how to eat in Singapore

44:30 - What to do in Singapore (activities, attractions, etc)

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Check out more of our travel articles and podcasts at ReflectionsEnroute.

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Do you agree that full-time RV living can soothe your soul? Rebecca surely does!

Our guest this week is Rebecca Blackwell, who writes, photographs, and lives out of her RV, with her husband and dogs full time. Listen with us as she shares how this life has been so helpful for her, how healing it is, and how much she loves it.

Show Notes:
01:30 - How they became full-time RVers

04:00 - Dealing with tragedy while traveling

12:00 - “Living in an RV things break pretty much constantly…”

18:30 - What to expect when picking up a brand-new RV

23:00 - How to decide if you can be a full-time RVer

27:30 - Modifying the fifth wheel for full-time living

33:30 - Recipe development and food photography in an RV?

40:00 - Planning RV campgrounds and moves

46:00 - Is there an end in sight? Will you stay nomadic?

49:30 - How do family and friends react to full-time RVing?

Check out Rebecca's blog called A Little and a Lot.

Check out our other podcast and article about RVing lessons we've learned on the road.

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Have you ever heard of Alpha-Gal Syndrome? If you are traveling in the USA, many places you have to worry about insects, especially ticks. Ticks bites can leave some lasting health concerns, and Sage tells us how to avoid them, as well as how to travel with health issues.

Show Notes
01:05 - What is alpha-gal syndrome?

04:50 - How did Sage find out about it?

07:00 - How to medically diagnose alpha-gal

10:00 - Precautions to avoid tick bites

13:30 - Alpha-gal in Australia

16:30 - Dealing with alpha-gal or other allergies while traveling

22:00 - How Sage handles allergic reactions

33:00 - Research trends on alpha-gal

Check out her website at Sage Alpha-Gal to find out more!

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Do you love the delectable dessert that is Tiramisu? Have you ever wondered what the best tiramisu tastes like, what the best recipe is, or even how to win a tiramisu contest? Our guests this week Christina and Cynthia have all your tiramisu answers.

These ladies were invited to be judges at the International Tiramisu Contest in Treviso, Italy, and boy did they learn a lot. They share with us all about tiramisu history, the perfect and authentic tiramisu recipe, and more about this amazing dessert than you could ever want to know.

Check out our Tiramisu recipe here.

Show Notes

01:30 - What constitutes a traditional, authentic tiramisu?

05:00 - Making tiramisu at the world championship

08:00 - Starting the California Chapter of the Tiramisu Academy

11:00 - Does authenticate tiramisu have alcohol in it?

15:00 - Some alternative tiramisu recipes

20:00 - Judging the Tiramisu World Championship competition

23:45 - World Porridge Championship in Scotland

30:15 - Scotch Pie Competition

35:15 - Some final thoughts on food purity and social nutritional trends

You can find Christina's website - Christina's Cucina and Cynthia's website - What a Girl Eats. Take a look at all the amazing recipes they've shared.

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Don't you just love reading about all those crazy things people do to achieve a Guinness World Record? We do. So, when Iain called us up with this great story, we just couldn't pass it by.

Listen to Adam and Iain as they recount all their travels and problem-solving skills to achieve climbing every single one of Europe's highest points.

We promise inspiration and hilarity will ensue.

Show Notes
01:15 - How it all began

03:45 - What is the European Climbing Challenge?

08:45 - Epic European road trip

11:00 - A bumpy ride

18:45 - Which countries are included in the challenge?

21:30 - Certifying the World Record

23:50 - Touch and go in Russia

28:00 - Interesting roadside attractions

31:30 - Mountain climbing in the Vatican?

34:00 - How much experience do you need?

36:30 - Road trip accommodations

39:00 - What’s next?

You can find Iain at The Road Trip Expert and Adam's Instagram.

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Have you seen the photos of the other-worldly fairy chimneys in Turkey? Visiting Cappadocia, in central Turkey, is all at once exotic and culturally different than most other travel. You will definitely want to start planning a trip there after listening to our podcast.

After living in Turkey for a number of years and visiting Cappadocia at least ten times, we know all the good places to go, the great food to eat, and we tell you all about it in this episode. It's one of our favorite places on Earth, and we endeavor to make it one of yours as well.

You can also read up on Cappadocia on our website. Here are some articles:

• The Top 10 Things to do in Cappadocia
• Where is Cappadocia?
• When is the Best Time to Visit Cappadocia?

Show Notes

07:10 - What is Cappadocia and why visit?

09:30 - Where is Cappadocia

11:00 - How to get to Cappadocia

14:30 - Underground cities, and fairy chimneys

18:30 - Goreme

20:45 - When is the best time to go to Cappadocia

26:45 - Thing to do in Cappadocia

31:30 - Shopping and eating

35:10 - Where to stay in Cappadocia

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Are you in desperate need of some sun therapy?  Do love beach hopping, eating great food, with a little culture mixed in? Well, we've got the place for you. Have you ever heard of the Spanish Ballearic Islands?

They're just a hop and a skip away from Barcelona or a short flight from anywhere in Europe, and boy are they worth it. In this podcast, we tell you all about our trip to three of the Ballearic Islands, Mallorca, Menorca, and of course, Ibiza. 

Show Notes
07:45 - What and where are the Balearic Islands and why go there?

15:00 - When is the best time to go?

21:15 - How to get there and how to get around

27:00 - Things to do on Mallorca

35:00 - Things to do on Ibiza

41:15 - Things to do on Menorca

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Are you looking to go someplace different, someplace new and exciting? Have you ever heard of Malta? A nation made up of three small Mediterranean islands, Malta is a must-see. After two trips, we've seen and done almost everything. We love it for the sun, the fresh fish, the ancient temples and the capital city, Valletta. You will love it, too. Listen up so we can tell you all you need to know to start planning your Malta trip.

Show Notes

02:50 - Where and what is Malta and why go there?

09:00 - Where to stay Marsasxlok, St. Julien, Valletta

16:30 - The Island of Gozo

18:00 - What to eat

21:30 - Mdina

23:00 - Getting around Malta

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Check out more of our travel articles and podcasts at ReflectionsEnroute.