The Friday Take Five

The "Place of the Dawning Sun" was one of the last cities of the ancient Mayan civilization. Listen in to episode 24 to hear about how coincidence brought us to this historical destination of Tulum, Mexico, and gave us memories to last a lifetime.

Hiking, paragliding, and Toblerone?! Episode 23 takes us to the Playground of Europe: Switzerland. Listen in to hear about the beauty and adventure Switzerland has to offer and the history behind the awe-inspiring Swiss town of Interlaken. Another can't miss destination for history lovers and travel bugs alike!

The Little Italy of Africa? Join us for another of adventure in our 22nd episode to a secretly “hoppin” destination with a unique nickname in Malindi, Kenya. Africa is so much more than just desert and the pyramids. Listen in to learn more about the variety this port city has to offer and its rich history that will have you booking your tickets to Africa in no time!

Our 21st adventure takes us to one of the oldest cities in the USA and the birthplace of the American Revolution. From Good Will Hunting and tours of MIT and Harvard, to the Boston Tea Party, this episode is filled with a whole lot of history and a whole lot of fun. Listen in and be swept off your feet to yet another wonderful travel destination.

Take a trip to Morocco's second largest city in our 20th five minute adventure! Listen in to get a taste of both the depths of history in the incredibly well preserved Medina of Fes, and a hint of colonial modernity in La Ville Nouvelle or newer part of the city. Before long, you’ll be adding another awesome city to your travel bucket list.

Listen along to our 19th installment as we take our first adventure to South America. From Lima, the jumping off point of Spanish influence in South America, to Machu Picchu, the hallmark of Incan civilization and a gateway to the past, this episode covers it all.

Episode 18 takes us to a city that is near and dear to our heart. Montpellier is not so common on the average traveller's agenda, but it's the home of many of our great travel memories and awesome history to boot! Discover the underrated southern French city that should definitely make it on your travel list.

Journey to the island country of Iceland, and its capital, Reykjavik. With a landscape and a history that are equally mysterious and dramatic, episode 17 is a jam packed adventure. Join Mark to learn more about this European-"ish" destination and what makes it so truly unique.

Game of Thrones fans rejoice - In episode 16, dive in and explore the astounding city that served as the filming location for King's Landing - Dubrovnik, Croatia. Though there are far fewer dragons in the real version of the city, the history and beauty of it should get any and everyone adding this magical place to their bucket list.

Our 15th five minute adventure takes us to the intersection of religion, culture, and politics. It just so happens to be one of the coolest cities in Italy and the whole of Europe. Join Mark and discover the birthplace of the renaissance: Florence, Italy.