The Friday Take Five

Run around the entire country in under a day? Definitely a possibility with the second smallest country in the world. In our 34th adventure, jet off to the incredibly small and unique country that is rich in both stories and well... Riches! The billionaires paradise: Monte Carlo, Monaco.

This little island changed the world. The lesser known neighboring island to Bali; Lombok, Indonesia is the home to a volcano that altered the course of history. Join us for episode 33 as we discover this astounding jewel that has an incredible past and is worthy of any adventurers bucket list.

Welcome to the Golden State. Episode 32 is an adventure to the sunny and temperate San Diego, yet another town with a unique story, great food, and tons of fun things to do! You won’t want to miss this 5 minute escape.

Athens, known also as the Classic City, is considered as the birthplace of Western Civilization. Join us in episode 31 as we dig into its several thousand year history, hit some of the top spots in the city, and touch on some mouthwatering Greek foods getting us excited to plan a trip.

It’s our 30th episode! Join me for a conversation with author, New Zealander, and World Traveler, Marc Hall.

Over the past 6 months, Marc and I have become mutual supporters, and friends half a world away. In this milestone episode, we dig in on Marc’s travel philosophy, some of his greatest adventures, and his tips and tricks to get out and start adventuring.

Looking to learn more about Marc Hall? Check out some of his awesome travel content:

-Marc Hall’s Blog

-Social Media (@lifewentthatway on all platforms)

Marc Hall had an awesome trek at Everest Base Camp (EBC). Looking to plan your own adventure to EBC? Check out some of Marc’s awesome recommended resources to get started:

-The Travel Files #1 - Guiding and Trekking the Himalayas with Khem Regmi

-Himalayan Pole Treks

A scarred past, but a beautiful future. Listen along in episode 29 as we delve into the intense history of Cape Town, from its founding as a Dutch colony, through the Apartheid era, to a bright future ahead. Voted many times over as one of the best places in the world to visit, this beautiful destination with a storied past should definitely be making your travel list.

Episode 28 takes us back to France for the third time! On our third journey to France we hit its third largest city. With beautiful architecture, out of this world food, a long running history, and wild views, this city is worthy of any traveler’s bucket list.

Frozen tundra? Check! Well, maybe not all the time, but destination 27 is undoubtedly a "coat on" city - Helsinki, Finland. This city isn't tropical, but it brings to the table a great combination of history and adventure. Join us on a five minute adventure to this "cool" (pun intended) and must visit locale.

Come along with us on our 26th adventure to "La Ciudad Amurallada" or the "Walled City". With over 500 years of history, the second oldest city in the Western hemisphere is another incredible destination waiting to be adding to your bucket list.

The Friday Take Five goes to the desert southwest of the United States. With an awesome climate, delicious food, an inspiring landscape, and a deep history, this amazing city is sure to entice history buffs and travel fiends alike. Escape with us for 5 minutes to Phoenix, Arizona, in our landmark 25th episode!