The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 18 In the final episode of their special series from Poland, Mark and David take you to some of the lesser-visited parts of the country. This time it's the Lubelskie region to the south of Warsaw. We'll hear the boys' reflections after an emotional visit to Majdanek, a love story starring a non-Biblical Esther and learn more of the history and present of a beautiful corner of the world. This time: Of kings, young beautiful brides and not-too-happy mothers in law Picture perfect riverside town Kazmiriez Dolny The reconstructed synagogue A Jewish cemetery in a forest Palatial splendor The many faces of Lublin Castle The tragic but inspiring story of Lublin's yeshiva Just like mama used to make - a restaurant with a difference What would a pre-war Jewish home have looked like? A private tour of Majdanek Lublin concentration camp The wonders of stunning Zamość  Photo of Lublin | Courtesy

We meet Tewolde Gebre Mariam, the pioneering group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. He's been at the helm of the company as it revolutionizes flying out of Africa. He shares some of the secrets of Ethiopian's success in an exclusive interview. Then it's time to unwind, breathe deeply and take in the splendors of India and Africa. Listen to two Anglo Israelis, who combine their love of travel with meditation and social justice, to offer specialized mindfulness trips. Enjoy the trip! Photo: Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines from jpost.com

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 15 Mark and David visit three homes in Israel's Galilee region for a cooking special. Hosted by Paul Nirens of Galileat, our always-hungry intrepid adventurers roll up their sleeves and get busy in the kitchens. Not only do we find out about typical Galilean cuisine but we also hear of family and village life from Christian Roudena, Druze Penina (and yes, there's a hilarious story about how she got her name) and Muslim Saada. Join the boys on this unique trip into Israel's bucolic north!

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 16 In the second part of their special series from Poland, Mark and David take you to some of the lesser-visited parts of the country. This time it's the Podkarpackie region on the edge of the Carpathian Mountains. We'll hear tales of sacrifice and bravery, visit living museums and go deep underground to uncover an amazing secret. In part two: Our favorite olde squares Jewish Rzeszow An abandoned nuclear shelter The Museum of Poles Saving Jews Some bells and pipes in a tower Welcome to the unpronounceable Przemysl A sporting hotel with a twist Sanok's museum of folk architecture A 600-year-old UNESCO wooden church Glassblowing in Krosno And wine-tasting in a family manor house  Listen to Part I >>

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 14 American Airlines is back in Israel with direct flights from New York and Miami already operational and the Dallas-Tel Aviv route about to launch. Mark and David find out more. The boys also touch down in Savannah for a fascinating chat with the rabbi (and stand-up comedian) of Congregation Mickve Israel, one of the oldest synagogues in the New World.   Photo credit: American Airlines (courtesy)

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 13 In the first part of a special series from Poland, Mark and David take you to some of the lesser visited parts of the country. From love stories and castles to tales of once great Jewish communities they'll take you on an unforgettable emotional journey. In part one: Away from the tourists and into the marketplace How Polish Lords and Ladies once lived Memorializing the events of the 1930s-40s A trip through the historic Tarnow Jewish cemetery The cafe on the mikvah A side-trip to flowery Zalipie Meet the mayor A tour of once Jewish Tarnow Klezmer finale

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 12 Yas Island, Abu Dhabi offers parents and kids an amazing few days of fun, sport and shopping, with great hotels and eats. And the best thing for Israelis, it’s just three hours away. Mark and David take you into plush hotels, great restaurants, theme parks and much more. So join the boys as they adventure in a Middle-Eastern Orlando.   Photo credit: Mark Gordon and David Harris

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 11 Welcome to Southern Africa and colorful Zambia, with its 70 tribes. You can get close up to the Big Five, fly above the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and visit functioning and former synagogues. Meanwhile, Mark and David flex their cultural muscles with a visit to Manhattan's Museum Row and The Jewish Museum.   Photo credit: Hilary Zetler as seen on jpost.com

Gyrmyzy Gasaba, or Red Town, lies in the mountains of Azerbaijan. It's believed to be the only fully-Jewish village outside Israel and the US. It's a modern-day shtetl. We also hear about the delights of the Azeri capital Baku, a mix of old and new, East and West. Our thanks to Vagif Mustafazadeh for the Azeri tune A Soul in Love.  Then Mark and David are off to British Columbia, Canada, to meet a musical couple and learn about Jewish Victoria.

Mark and David take us to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates to hear the latest plans from Wizz Air to open up the skies to Israel's east. Then they take to the water for an unforgettable, wobbly trip under the Louvre Museum. Will they fall in?