The Lost Geographer Podcast

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Have you ever traveled hoping to find love? In this episode, we talk about how being geographically and culturally literate can help you do so with Marina Iakovlev, the host of the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel. You definitely don't want to miss this episode if this is something that you've been looking for!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel
• Dating Beyond Borders Website
• Moscow, Russia
• Canada
• Italy
• Panama
• France
• United States of America
• Toronto
• Montreal
• Netherlands
• Scandinavia
• India
• Sweden
• Lebanon
• You Know You're Dating a Lebanese Man When...
• Israel
• Turkey
• Greece
• Iceland
• Travel Channel
• Anthony Bourdain
• Texas
• Mail Order Brides
• Ukraine
• Czechia
• You Know You're Dating a Czech Woman When...
• United Kingdom
• 2018 FIFA World Cup
• Let's Get Married (Russian TV show)
• Denmark
• Norway
• Colombia
• Poland
• Spain
• Brazil
• Romani
• California
• Chicago
• Cuba
• Hungary

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Not many people know about Angola, and that's why we are so excited today to have the country covered on the podcast! Learn more about this underrated African destination.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Tatiana's website
• Chicago, USA
• Indianapolis
• Virginia
• Washington, DC
• Egypt
• Thailand
• Panama
• Mexico
• Zambia
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Cabinda
• Namibia
• Namibe (Angolan province)
• Namib desert
• Welwitschia
• Luanda
• Luanda Marginal
• Lobito
• Benguela
• Cuanza river
• Angolan kwanza
• Dubai, UAE
• Singapore
• Kuduro
• Semba
• Brazil
• Samba
• Kizomba
• Angolan Carnival
• Kenya
• Samakaka
• Portuguese language
• Uíge
• Cuando Cubango
• Kongo people
• Kikongo
• Kimbundu
• Ovimbundu
• Chokwe
• Portugal
• Calulu de Peixe
• Angolan Feijoada
• Caldeirada de cabrito
• Kissangua
• Baobab tree
• Morocco
• South Africa
• Ghana
• Angolan Civil War

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We revisit the United Kingdom, this time through the eyes of a northern Englishman as opposed to a southerner in our previous episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 9 - Smart Budget Traveling
• Episode 5 - United Kingdom
• Madrid, Spain
• Carlisle
• Liverpool
• Wales
• Bangor-on-Dee
• Wigan
• Southport
• London
• Newcastle upon Tyne
• Scotland
• Glasgow
• Chicago, USA
• Scouse
• Irish English
• Ireland
• Canada
• Mancunian accent
• Yorkshire accent
• Yorkshire
• Illinois
• Midwestern American accent
• Michigan
• Wisconsin
• St. Louis
• Southern American accent
• Queen Elizabeth II
• British Royal Family
• Royal assent
• France
• Fish and chips
• Shepherd's pie
• Cottage pie
• Pasty
• Greggs (Pasty)
• Cinnamon challenge
• Cider
• India Pale Ale
• Brooklyn Bel Air Sour
• Sweden
• Kopparberg
• British humor
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
• Geordie Shore
• Jersey Shore
• Rick and Morty
• Mr. Bean
• Monty Python
• Seinfeld
• The Office (US version)
• The Office (UK version)
• Germany
• Vienna, Austria
• Chicago Cubs
• 2018 FIFA World Cup
• London 2012 Summer Olympics
• Wimbledon Tennis Championship
• Andy Murray
• Lake District
• England
• Joy Division
• Pink Floyd
• New Order
• Big Shaq
• UK Drill
• Duran Duran
• Phil Collins
• The Smiths
• The Who
• Led Zeppelin
• The xx
• U2
• Rolling Stones
• Keith Richards
• Amtrak
• Edinburgh
• Ryanair
• National Express
• Virgin Trains
• 1984 (book)
• George Orwell

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We're headed back to New Zealand for a second time on the podcast to learn more about this beautiful country! And no, there are still no orcs in New Zealand.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Not Even French YouTube Channel
• Pacific Ocean
• United Kingdom
• Scandinavia
• France
• Australia
• North Island (New Zealand)
• Auckland
• Lake Taupo
• Rotorua
• Wellington
• Cook Strait
• South Island (New Zealand)
• Cloudy Bay Vineyards
• Norway
• Iceland
• Stuart Island
• Zealandia
• Paris
• London
• Tall poppy syndrome
• Phil Keoghan
• The Amazing Race
• All Blacks (National Rugby Team)
• Māori
• Aboriginal Australians
• Abel Tasman
• Zeeland
• Netherlands
• Māori language
• Haka
• Pōwhiri
• Tapu
• Hāngi
• Pavlova
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Tauranga
• Germany
• Scotland
• Kiwi bird
• Moa bird
• Peter Jackson
• The Lord of the Rings
• The Hobbit
• French Alps
• Southern Alps
• Spain
• The Luminaries
• Eleonore Catton
• 110 Kiwi Slang Words

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So, while we weren't able to find any native Antarcticans to provide their personal experience (because there are none!), we figured it'd nonetheless be an interesting one to cover. Learn more about Antarctica!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Antarctica
• Americas
• Eurasia
• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Asia
• Chile
• Argentina
• Australia
• James Cook
• Pacific Ocean
• Pacific Islands
• United States of America
• United Kingdom
• Russia
• Norway
• Roald Amundsen
• Robert Scott
• Amundsen-Scott Research Station
• Antarctic Treaty System
• France
• New Zealand
• Katabatic wind
• South Africa

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Continuing our Cultural Faux Pas mini-series, we're back with Part 6! Learn 10 more things that you shouldn't do when traveling.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Podcast page
• Source Article 1
• Source Article 2
• Japan
• United States of America
• Hawaii
• Lei
• Hibiscus (State flower of Hawaii)
• Singapore
• Spain
• Russia
• Egypt
• France
• Chicago
• Nigeria
• Filial piety
• Hong Kong, China
• Germany
• Switzerland
• Austria
• Australia

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Ever wondered how people got to travel so much even while working? In today's podcast episode, we have Romina on to talk about this topic and how you can go forth pursuing this lifestyle!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram
• Italy
• Great Pyramid of Giza
• Egypt
• Facebook
• Stanley Cup
• Washington, DC, USA
• Coworking space
• Romina's website
• Romina's YouTube channel

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We are covering the first of the Baltic states in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Tune in to learn about Lithuania, home of one of the oldest languages in the world.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Klaipėda
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Baltic Sea
• West Virginia
• Vilnius
• Latvia
• Belarus
• Poland
• Scent of Lithuania
• Lithuania National Men's Basketball Team
• National Basketball Association (NBA)
• Lithuanian language
• Russia
• Russian language
• Baltic languages
• Slavic languages
• Latvian language
• Sanskrit
• India
• Cepelinai
• Kugelis (Potato pie)
• Lithuanian cold borscht
• Ukraine
• Episode 28 - Ukraine
• Episode 71 - Ukraine (Pt. 2)
• Lithuanian Song Festival
• Catholicism
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving

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How important is geography education? So important that it can actually lead to world peace? How? All the answers in this episode, tune in!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Ignite Chicago
• Finland
• Cold War
• Space Race
• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Soviet Union)
• Sputnik 1
• STEM fields
• World War II
• India
• China
• Sudan
• Fibula
• Nordic people
• Odin
• Thor
• Mayans

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We often talk about encouraging travel and cultural awareness on this podcast. However, we have rarely covered what to do when you get to an actual location. In this episode, we are fortunate to have Sarah Dandashy, a world-renowned concierge, and creator of Ask a Concierge, tell us all about what a concierge does, how to best use your concierge to make the most out of your next trip, and some travel tips.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ask a Concierge YouTube channel
• Ask a Concierge website
• Lebanon
• Saudi Arabia
• London, United Kingdom
• Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Washington, DC
• Georgetown University
• New York, New York
• Los Angeles, California
• Four Seasons Hotel (Washington, DC)
• L'Ermitage (Los Angeles)
• Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills
• London West Hollywood Hotel
• Le Clefs d'Or
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Russia
• Germany
• Australia
• United Arab Emirates
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• The Grand Budapest Hotel
• Fox Searchlight Pictures
• Argentina
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• United Airlines
• Disneyland (Los Angeles)
• Airbnb
• French language
• In-N-Out Burger
• Paris, France