The Lost Geographer Podcast

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Here are some more manners, etiquette, and customs you should be aware of whilst traveling. This is the fourth installment of the Cultural Faux Pas Mini-Series. Be sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 as well!

Mentioned in this episode:

• 25 Cultural Faux Pas You Don’t Want To Commit While Traveling
• Thailand
• Laos
• Episode 61 - Dominic Bonnuccelli: Traveling Photographer
• China
• India
• Fiji
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka
• Russia
• Morocco
• United States of America
• Bulgaria
• The Balkans
• Albania
• Islam
• Greece
• Moutza
• Byzantine Empire
• Wikipedia
• Ramadan
• Saudi Arabia

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Zambia is a large country in southern Africa that very few know about. However, it has some amazing wildlife and natural landscapes that are worth checking out. Listen in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Michigan
• Luanshya
• Tanzania
• Malawi
• Botswana
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Angola
• The Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Zimbabwe
• Copperbelt
• Lusaka
• Ndola
• Kitwe
• Chingola
• Zambezi River
• Victoria Falls
• Kafue River
• Luangwa River
• Nshima
• British Empire
• English language
• Dowry
• Christianity
• Jesus
• Islam
• Roman Catholicism in Zambia
• United Church in Zambia
• Church of Scotland
• Scotland
• Hinduism
• India
• Mosi Lager
• Castle Lager
• Coca-Cola
• Fanta
• Sprite
• Filial piety
• Kenneth Kaunda

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We're headed to the first of the two countries on the Iberian peninsula, Spain! Get ready to learn about this country that is rich in tradition, history, and culture. And where they throw tomatoes at each other for fun.

Mentioned in this episode:

• San Francisco, California, USA
• Peru
• Barcelona
• Orlando, Florida
• Los Angeles
• East Lansing, Michigan
• Michigan State University
• Iberian peninsula
• Portugal
• Balearic Islands
• Mediterranean Sea
• Canary Islands
• Morocco
• Ceuta
• Melilla
• Gibraltar Strait
• Atlantic Ocean
• Bay of Biscay
• France
• Andorra
• Pyrenees
• Madrid
• Sevilla
• Granada
• Alhambra
• Bilbao
• Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
• Pamplona
• Valencia
• La Tomatina
• Ibiza
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Eurowings
• Cologne, Germany
• Vienna, Austria
• Midwestern USA
• United Kingdom
• Spanish language
• Catalan language
• Moors
• Siesta
• Running of the bulls
• Castillian language
• Basque language
• Galician language
• Latin America
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Royal Spanish Academy
• Paella
• Tortilla patatas
• Spanish Charcuterie
• Gazpacho
• Sangria
• Sidra
• Cava
• Pan con tomate
• Tapas
• Catalonia
• Patatas bravas
• Garlic aioli sauce
• Baguette
• Metric system
• Imperial system
• SI unit
• Eixample
• Sagrada Família
• Cathedral of the Sea
• Ildefonso Falcones
• Dan Brown
• Origin

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April Peregrino is an extreme traveler who loves to go on solo adventures in lands that many others wouldn't dare to adventure. Here, she shares plenty of tips for fellow female travelers who would like to travel, alone or not, but are afraid to do so.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• The Philippines
• Wisconsin
• Florida
• Jordan
• Israel
• Petra
• Wadi Rum
• Brazil
• Chicago "L"
• Mexico
• Bulgaria
• North Korea
• Islam
• Singapore
• Iran
• Vienna, Austria
• Episode 9 - Traveling on a Budget
• Beirut, Lebanon
• Nicaragua
• Spanish language
• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Qatar
• Japan
• Australia
• Japanese language
• Sumo wrestling
• Bon Jovi
• April's Instagram Page
• April's Facebook Page
• Email April!

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In today's episode, we're lucky to be joined with Dominic Bonuccelli, a traveling photographer who has worked closely with well-known names in travel such as Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Rick Steves.

Here, he talks about how travel is important to the individual, and why it should even be mandated. In addition, he gives advice to those who want to pursue a career in travel. Listen in to this episode, you're in for a real treat.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lonely Planet
• Lonely Planet: Roads Less Traveled
• Lonely Planet: Stress Buster
• Rick Steves
• India
• Lord of the Rings
• Kleven, Norway
• Italy
• Spokane, Washington, USA
• Blade Runner
• Stephen Spielberg
• Los Angeles, California
• University of Southern California
• Seattle
• Seattle Weekly
• Tucson, Arizona
• Colombia
• Mexico
• Hawaii
• National Geographic
• Australia
• Shanghai, China
• Chicago, Illinois
• Melbourne, Victoria
• Alice Springs, Northern Territory
• Darwin
• Aboriginal Australians
• Outback
• London, United Kingdom
• Scotland
• Orkney Islands
• Cotswolds
• Cambridge
• Lake District
• France
• Roman Empire
• Ancient Greece
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Germany
• Havana, Cuba
• Canada
• Justin Trudeau
• Cook Islands
• Japan
• Simpleview
• European Union
• Brexit
• Cinque Terre
• Limoncello
• Petra, Jordan
• Mediterranean Sea
• Ian Wright
• Shakira
• Barranquilla
• Cumbia
• Tibet
• Communism
• Salsa dance
• Ford Thunderbird
• Connecticut
• Aureleo Rosano
• Lambretta
• Denver, Colorado
• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Florida
• New York City, New York
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Sierra Madre Occidental
• Spain
• Batopilas
• Tarahumara
• Tesgüino
• Easter
• Jesuit
• Judas Iscariot
• Copper Canyon Railway
• Copper Canyon
• Los Mochis
• Chihuahua
• AZFoto (Dominic's website)
• San Diego
• Solana Beach

Photos on this page are courtesy of Dominic Bonuccelli.

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This episode explores Turkey, a country that was once one of the major powers of the world. As a result of its prominence, it is rich in history and culture, and our guest in today's episode bring all of it out in great detail. Definitely one you want to listen to!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Australia
• New York City, USA
• Berlin, Germany
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Istanbul
• Black Sea
• Ottoman Empire
• Islam
• İzmir
• Turkish language
• Latin
• Arabic
• English language
• World War I
• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
• Turkish tea
• Turkish coffee
• Silicon Valley
• Turkish kebab
• Sunni Islam
• Shi'a Islam
• Whirling Dervishes and Mevlevi Order
• Judaism
• Orthodox Christianity
• Sufi Islam
• Rumi
• India
• Turkish falafel
• Turkish lentil soup
• Turkish yogurt soup
• Rakı
• Baklava
• Orhan Pamuk
• The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
• The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines

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We are headed back to Iceland for a second time, but this time, with a completely different perspective. Tune in to learn about one of the most beautiful countries in the world, including efforts that the Icelandic are making to preserve the natural beauty. And why they actually don't eat fermented shark every day.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Reykjavík
• Paris, France
• Scotland, United Kingdom
• Höfuðborgarsvæðið
• Akureyri
• Hekla
• Katla
• Mýrdalsjökull
• Nordic countries
• Vikings
• Icelandic language
• Old Norse
• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
• English language
• Old English
• French language
• Denmark
• Þorrablót
• Hangikjöt
• Hákarl
• Þorramatur
• Brennivín (Black death)
• Iceland national football team
• Iceland Genealogy Database (Íslendingabók)
• Gullfoss
• Golden Circle
• Sigríður Tómasdóttir
• Alcoa
• Highlands of Iceland
• Follow Pálína on Instagram!

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More cultural differences in etiquette and laws for you to keep note of when traveling abroad! Tune in to learn some very important travel tips.

Mentioned in this episode:

• 10 Cultural Faux Pas to Avoid While Visiting 10 Countries
• Japan
• Washington, DC, USA
• Washington Metro
• Filial piety
• Buddhism
• China
• Europe
• France
• French language
• Lonely Planet
• Lonely Planet Guidebooks
• United Arab Emirates
• Islam
• Canada
• Canadian Dollar
• Royal Canadian Mint
• Italy
• Cappuccino
• Vatican City
• Brazil
• Greece
• Parthenon
• Acropolis
• Singapore
• Thailand
• Episode 7 - Thailand

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We head back to Scandinavia and explore the interesting country of Denmark. Denmark's culture is one that is worth exploring, and according to our guest in this episode, its cuisine is quite underrated. Tune in to learn more about Danish culture!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Copenhagen
• Zealand
• Aarhus
• Jutland
• Aalborg
• Møns Klint
• The Jante Law
• Hygge
• The Robinson List
• Wolf of Wall Street
• Carlsberg
• Danish Vacation Law
• Danish Royal Family
• Queen Margarethe II
• Amalienborg
• Prince Consort Henrik
• Germany
• Stegt flæsk med persillesovs (National Dish)
• Danish pastry
• Torsk
• Turkey
• Spain
• Italy
• Olsen Gang
• The Hunt
• Jussi Adler-Olsen

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The first country in East Africa that we are covering on this podcast. We are lucky to have Binyam, head of Inside Ethiopia Tours, to be on the podcast to discuss a country about which very little is known despite its rich history and culture, as well as its size and population. Tune in to learn more about Ethiopia!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lalibela
• Addis Ababa
• Spain
• Chicago
• Horn of Africa
• Eritrea
• Somalia
• Djibouti
• Sudan
• South Sudan
• Kenya
• African Union
• Hawassa
• Bahir Dar
• Mek'ele
• Geneva, Switzerland
• Washington, DC, USA
• Ethiopian Orthodox
• Catholicism
• Protestantism
• Islam
• Timkat
• Coffee ceremony
• Inside Ethiopia Tours
• The Ark of the Covenant
• Ten Commandments
• Jerusalem, Israel
• Queen of Sheba
• Axum
• Ras Dashen
• Amharic
• Greogorian calendar
• Ge'ez
• Tigrinya
• Injera
• Teff
• Fasting and and non-fasting food
• Fasting calendar
• Tej
• Sign and the Seal