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For the second time on this podcast, we are going to the South American giant of Brazil! Tune in to get a second perspective on this massive country that speaks Portuguese, not Spanish!

Mentioned in this episode:

• São Paulo
• Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
• United States of America
• Rio de Janeiro
• Bahia
• Recife
• Fortaleza
• Lençóis Maranhenses
• Avengers: Infinity Wars
• Iguazu Falls
• Argentina
• Curitiba
• Salvador
• New York City
• Itaimbezinho
• Avenida Paulista
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Spanish language
• Portugal
• Brasilia
• Chicago
• Oscar Niemeyer
• Italian Brazilian
• Italy
• Japanese Brazilian
• Japan
• German Brazilian
• Germany
• French Brazilian
• France
• Guyana
• French Guiana
• Suriname
• Netherlands
• Lebanese Brazilian
• Lebanon
• Native Brazilian
• Amazon Rainforest
• Açaí berry
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Peru
• Caipirinha
• Cachaça
• Feijoada
• Pao de Queijo
• Coxinha
• Fogo de Chão
• Virado à Paulista
• Jeitinho (The Brazilian Way)
• Guarana
• O Doutrinador (The Indoctrinator)
• Marvel
• Eduardo Spohr
• Filhos de Eden (Children of Eden)

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On this podcast, we aim to promote geographic and cultural literacy through education and travel. We want to make travel easier for people, which is why we're covering the points and miles game! Learn how to get free and heavily discounted travel with our guest, David Streisand, creator of WiseFlys.

Mentioned in this episode:

• WiseFlys (TLG special offer)
• WiseFlys Website
• New York, New York, USA
• Italy
• Bari
• FlyerTalk
• Memoirs of Napoleon Streisand (David's Book)
• FICO Credit Score
• Fiji
• Australia
• Bali, Indonesia
• Taiwan
• JP Morgan Chase Bank
• Chase Sapphire Preferred
• Chase Freedom
• Chase Freedom Unlimited
• Chase 5/24 Rule
• Chase Ultimate Rewards
• WiseFlys Free Credit Card Consultation
• Costa Rica
• Morocco
• The Canary Islands, Spain
• London, United Kingdom
• Boston
• Johannesburg, South Africa

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The Cultural Faux Pas mini-series is back for its 7th installment. Learn why being on time to an event or meeting is bad manners in both Venezuela AND China!

Mentioned in this episode:

• 20 Travel Mistakes Americans Make When Traveling Abroad
• The 30 Biggest Cultural Mistakes Americans Make Abroad
• United States of America
• Italy
• India
• China
• Russia
• Spain
• Siesta
• Menu del Dia
• Merienda
• Mexico
• South Korea
• Chile
• Venezuela
• Germany
• Morocco
• Souq

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We are headed to Czechia, or The Country Formerly Known as the Czech Republic (TCFKATCR) (RIP Prince). While many people only know Prague, there's plenty more to the country than just that. In addition, since the fall of communism, its economy has made plenty of strides to develop the nation. We talk all about that in this episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Zlín
• Moravia
• Poland
• Germany
• Austria
• Slovakia
• Bohemia (historical Czechia)
• Silesia
• Sněžka
• Krkonoše
• Elbe (Labe) River
• Vltava
• Morava
• Prague
• Brno
• Ostrava
• Mělník
• Hradec Králové
• Kutná Hora
• České Budějovice
• Olomouc
• Nový Jičín
• Karlštejn
• Charles IV
• Eastern bloc
• Russia
• Czech language
• České dráhy
• Škoda Auto
• Aero Vodochody
• Štědrý den
• Ježíšek
• Pork dumplings
• Pilsner (Urquell)
• Pilsen
• Budweiser Budvar
• Kozel
• Radegast
• Svijany
• Birell
• Kofola
• Slivovice
• Smažený sýr (fried cheese)
• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Czech National Men's Hockey Team
• Ancient Bohemian Legends
• Alois Jirásek

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The last of the Scandinavian countries to be featured on the podcast. We are headed to Norway! A country known for its beautiful nature, there's plenty more to learn about Norwegian culture. Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Russia
• Spain
• Oslo
• Fjord
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Bergen
• Stavanger
• South Korea
• France
• Norwegian Arm
• United Kingdom
• Bokmål
• Kebabnorsk
• Russefeiring
• Norwegian Constitution Day
• King Harald V
• Smalahove
• Solo
• Julebrus
• Scandinavia
• Swedish language
• Norwegian language
• Danish language
• Bunad
• Anders Behring Breivik
• Jo Nesbø
• Trolltunga
• Christina's YouTube Channel
• Norwegian 101
• Skam

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Has being a vegetarian or having dietary restrictions ever impeded on your experiences while traveling? Sapna Dalal, the creator of The Vegetarian Tourist, talks about her experiences traveling as a vegetarian. She offers tips as well on how to make the most of your trip.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Athens, Greece
• Peru
• Episode 76 - Ask a Concierge
• Pescatarian
• Shanghai, China
• Mandarin Chinese
• Germany
• Czechia
• Vietnam
• Buddhism
• Ho Chi Minh City
• Pho

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For the first time in a LONG while, we are headed over to South America. Peru is a country that is very rich and diverse in culture. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 48 - Venezuela (Pt. 2)
• Lima
• San Francisco, California, USA
• Barcelona, Spain
• Los Angeles
• Brazil
• Ecuador
• Chile
• Cusco
• Iquitos
• Amazon Rainforest
• Macchu Picchu
• Sahara Desert
• Rímac River
• Swiss Alps
• Switzerland
• Puno
• Lake Titicaca
• China
• Chinese Peruvian
• Japan
• Japanese Peruvian
• Alberto Fujimori
• Pedro Pablo Kuczynski
• Ireland
• Chifa
• Mormonism
• Islam
• Judaism
• Buddhism
• Ceviche
• Lomo saltado
• Anticuchos
• Chicha morada
• Inca Kola
• Pisco
• Pisco sour
• In Search of an Inca

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The Middle East beckons again, and this time we are headed to Jordan! Home to beautiful nature and ancient historical sites, we learn about one of the most welcoming and hospitable countries in the region.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Kuwait
• Chicagoland
• Palestine
• Syria
• Saudi Arabia
• Red Sea
• Iraq
• Israel
• Amman
• Badia region
• Mediterranean Sea
• Ancient Rome
• Ancient Greece
• Irbid
• Aqaba
• Petra
• Wadi Rum
• Ma'an
• The Levant (Levantine Region)
• Fertile Crescent
• Egypt
• Dabke
• Bedouin
• CyberCity
• Jordan Institute of Science and Technology
• Mesopotamia
• Islamic Empire
• Ottoman Empire
• Hejaz Railway
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Mecca
• Jerash
• Mount Nebo
• Madaba
• Sunni Islam
• Roman Catholicism
• Ramadan
• Yazidis
• Mansaf
• Jordanian hummus
• Falafel
• Fava beans
• Turkish coffee
• Jordan Valley
• United States of America
• Canada
• Our Last Best Chance
• King Abdullah II

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We are covering the second of the Baltic countries here on the podcast. Learn about Estonia, the country that freed itself by singing.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lithuania
• Latvia
• Artur's YouTube channel
• Hollywood, California, USA
• Suur Munamägi
• Tallinn
• Russia
• Pärnu
• Narva
• Finland
• Germany
• Northern Crusades
• Sweden
• Laulupidu (Estonian Song Festival)
• Estonian Singing Revolution
• Soviet Union
• Moscow
• Estonian language
• Finnish language
• Finno-Ugric languages
• Hungarian language
• Jaanipäev (Estonian midsummer festival)
• Scandinavia
• Siberia
• Kali (Fermented bread beer)
• Tasting SÜLT for the first time (5 Estonian foods) (Video by Artur)
• Sült
• Kilu
• Vodka
• Siesta
• Italy
• Hingedepäev (All Souls' Day)
• Tõde ja õigus (Truth and Justice, Estonian book)

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The international standard is for a country to have one capital that houses all of its government-related entities. However, that's not true across the world. Learn about some cases where this is not the case.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Benin
• Bolivia
• Chile
• Cote d'Ivoire
• Georgia
• Honduras
• Malaysia
• Montenegro
• Netherlands
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Eswatini
• Western Sahara
• Yemen
• Switzerland
• Nauru
• Amsterdam
• Israel
• Palestine
• Pretoria
• Cape Town
• Bloemfontein
• United States of America
• Checks and balances
• The Hague
• French Empire
• France
• Bern
• Berlin, Germany
• Vienna, Austria
• Jerusalem
• East Jerusalem
• Tel Aviv
• Ramallah
• Donald Trump
• United Nations