The Lost Geographer Podcast

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Names of countries are often interesting to study. In this episode, we study the names of three particular countries. These were chosen because they have recently either changed their name or have a naming dispute.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Swaziland (eSwatini)
• Czechia
• Greece
• (Former Yugoslav) Republic of Macedonia
• Czechoslovakia
• Slovakia
• Episode 70 - Slovakia
• Russia
• Germany
• United States of America
• Bohemia
• Moravia
• Silesia
• Yugoslavia
• Macedonia (Greek province)
• Kingdom of Macedon
• Alexander the Great
• United Nations
• Skopje
• Skopje International Airport
• Vergina sun
• Bulgaria
• Albania
• Serbia
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• European Union
• King Mswati III
• Zimbabwe
• Zambia
• British Empire
• Switzerland
• Sweden

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We head to the first of the Maghreb countries in this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! Our guest Kamal was born and raised in Morocco and offers amazing perspectives on what a rich culture and history the country has. Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Maghreb
• Poland
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Warsaw
• Rabat
• Casablanca
• Marrakesh
• Atlas Mountains
• Ifrane
• Tangier
• European Union
• Western Sahara
• Algeria
• Mediterranean Sea
• Moroccan mint tea
• United States of America
• Atlas lion
• Arabic language
• Darija
• French language
• Amazigh
• Spanish language
• France
• Berber
• Islam
• Couscous
• Tagine
• Slow-Cooked Lamb
• Berlin
• Tunisia
• Egypt
• Lords of the Atlas
• Meqnes bags
• Meknes
• Souq

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Singapore is a small island country in Southeast Asia, separated from Malaysia by the Strait of Johor. The country consists of only one city: Singapore. However, you can experience Indian, Chinese, and Malay cultures all in this one city. Tune in to learn more about this young but accomplished country!

Mentioned in this episode:

• United States of America
• Malaysia
• China
• Johor-Singapore Causeway
• Kuala Lumpur
• Sentosa Island
• Jurong Island
• MRT Singapore
• English - Singapore Dialect ("Singlish")
• Singapore Zoo
• Singapore Night Safari
• Singapore River Safari
• Mandarin Chinese
• Malay language
• Tamil language
• Cantonese language
• World War II
• Japanese Occupation of Singapore
• Japanese Empire
• British Empire
• Conscription
• India
• Rojak
• Youtiao
• Laksa
• Hainanese Chicken Rice
• Bak Kut Teh
• Peranakan
• Rendang
• The Little Nyonya
• Lau Pa Sat
• Uber
• Grab
• Lyft
• Seattle, Washington
• Chinese New Year
• Hari Raya
• Deepavali
• Islam
• Hinduism
• Lee Kwan Yew
• The Singapore Story
• Michigan

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Do you like coffee? Whether you enjoy taking the occasional cup of Joe or drink it religiously to enhance your productivity, there's a lot more than just what meets the tongue.

In this episode, we meet someone who's made chronicling what's behind the coffee his personal mission. He studies and writes about coffee from all over the world. Tune in to enjoy our conversation with The Nomad Barista!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Hamilton
• China
• Waterloo
• University of Waterloo
• Spain
• Barcelona
• Spanish language
• Catalonia
• Catalan language
• Yunnan
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Ethiopia
• Starbucks
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Tim Horton’s
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Couchsurfing
• AirBnb
• India
• Shanghai
• Hiroshima, Japan
• Mexico
• London, United Kingdom
• Indonesia
• Oakville
• Fair trade coffee
• Brodie’s Instagram
• Brodie’s YouTube channel

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We are visiting Ukraine for the second time on this podcast! In this episode, we learn about Ukraine's geography and location as the hub of crossroads between Europe and Asia, and how it influenced the culture. Tune in to learn more!

Mentioned this episode:

• Obolon beer
• USSR (Soviet Union)
• Dnieper River
• Kryvyi Rih
• Kiev
• Institute of International Relations (Kiev)
• United States of America
• Hyperinflation
• Communist Party of Ukraine
• Ukrainian Revolution of 2014
• Russia
• Poland
• Carpathian Mountains
• Romania
• Crimea
• Black Sea
• Russian annexation of Crimea
• Lviv
• Odessa
• Odessa, Texas
• Donetsk
• Lugansk
• North Korea
• Slavic
• Germany
• Belarus
• Ukrainian language
• Russian language
• Eastern Orthodox Christianity
• China
• Byzantine Empire
• Kievan Rus'
• The Great Schism
• Catholicism
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyivan Patriarchate
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)
• Vatican City
• Judaism in Ukraine
• New York, NY
• London, United Kingdom
• Romani people
• Ruthenian people
• Tatar people
• Turkey
• Borscht
• Okroshka
• Caucasus
• Vodka
• Chicago, IL
• India
• Japan
• Benjamin Franklin
• American Civil War
• Roman Empire
• Ukraine's Wikipedia Page

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We are headed over to Slovakia, which is actually located geographically in Central Europe, and not Eastern Europe as many (including myself) think. In any case, Slovakia has lots of beautiful nature, spas, and a capital city, Bratislava, with an amazing Old Town.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Czechia
• Moravia
• Germany
• ICUnet
• China
• Austria
• BoundaryLess (Petra's Website)
• New York City, New York, USA
• Eastern Bloc
• Bratislava
• Hungary
• Bratislava Castle
• Orava Castle
• Bojnice Castle
• Spiš Castle
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• High Tatras National Park
• Slovak Paradise National Park
• Čičmany
• Easter
• Slovak Easter
• Czechoslovakia
• Christianity
• Catholicism
• Prague
• Christmas
• Bryndzové Halušky
• Borovička
• Šljivovica
• Tokaj
• German language
• Austrian German
• Beijing
• Mandarin Chinese
• Vienna
• Greece
• Bratislava Old Town
• Danube River
• Slovak wine
• BoundaryLess YouTube Channel

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We're back with another round of cultural faux pas aka stuff you should know not to do abroad to avoid making a fool of yourself. Tune in to learn more, and remember to check out our other parts if you haven't already (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4).

Mentioned in this episode:

• Avoiding Cross-Cultural Faux Pas
• Russia
• Japan
• Greece
• Italy
• India
• Vodka
• South Africa
• Malaysia
• China
• Saudi Arabia
• Germany
• German birthday etiquette
• Switzerland
• Episode 68 - Philippines

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The Philippines is an incredible mixture of both Western and Eastern cultures, and our guest Grace does a wonderful job describing the country. Tune in to learn about the Philippines!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Quezon City
• Michigan
• Archipelago
• Luzon
• Panay
• Mindanao
• Boracay
• Filial piety
• Mano Po
• Spain
• United States of America
• Manila
• King Philip II
• Christianity
• Spanish language
• Filipino language
• Surigaonon language
• Tagalog language
• English language
• Christmas in the Philippines
• Jeepney
• Adobo
• Champorado
• Toyo
• Dinuguan
• Halo halo
• Taho
• Salabat
• Lampanog
• Manny Pacquiao
• apl.de.ap
• Arnel Pineda
• Jake Zyrus
• Lea Salonga
• Pia Wurtzbach
• Steve Harvey
• Philippines Country Snapshot
• Tagalog people
• Cebuano people
• Ilocano people
• Hiligaynon people
• Bikol people
• Noli Me Tángere
• José Rizal

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We're back with the second part of our interview with Roope! In this episode, he talks about learning languages. We go over why it's important, common misconceptions, and how you can go about starting your language-learning journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 66 - Finland
• Languages are Easy (Blog)
• Spain
• Benny Lewis
• English language
• Spanish language
• French language
• Germany
• German language
• Finland
• Finnish language
• Turkey
• China
• Chinese language
• Austria
• Is Chinese Language Easy to Learn? – “Yes!” Says Benny Lewis (on Languages are Easy)
• Swedish language
• Norwegian language
• India
• Tamil
• Kannada
• United States of America
• Steig Larsson
• Millenium Trilogy
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Men Who Hate Women)
• Arabic language
• Dutch language
• Bill Gates
• Your Online Revenue
• Roope's YouTube Channel

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We head back to Northern Europe for this week's episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! We explore the country of Finland, one that is unique because it's nothing like any of its surrounding countries. Tune in to learn more about its culture and history!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Manila, Philippines
• Turkey
• Macedonia
• Bulgaria
• Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Dubai
• Austria
• Helsinki
• Turku
• Tampere
• Lapland
• USA
• Minnesota
• Sweden
• Russia
• Norway
• Estonia
• Spain
• France
• Christianity
• United Kingdom
• Sauna
• Wife-Carrying
• World Sauna Championships
• Finnish Language
• Swedish language
• Norwegian language
• Russian language
• Estonian language
• Hungarian language
• Danish language
• Christmas
• Finnish Independence Day
• Midsummer
• Oulu
• Stockholm
• Sami
• Leipäjuusto (Bread cheese)
• Cloudberry Jam
• Mämmi
• Vodka
• Italy
• Switzerland
• New York, New York
• Indonesia
• Chicago, Illinois
• The Holy Bible
• Lutheranism