Travel with a Chance of Murder

This week Jamie tried to serve Cassidy up a challenge as they head to the island of Papua New Guinea! Kicking off the episode, Jamie discusses all of the tribes that call Papua New Guinea home before getting into some of the things you can do within the country. After his recommendations, Cassidy dives into the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller, a prominent member of the New York elite in the 1960s.

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We are putting New Jersey in our review mirror because this week we are jumping over the pond and heading to the beautiful countryside of the Balkans to cover Bulgaria! Jamie does a masterful job summarizing centries of history of war and shifting territories before diving into some of our favorite adventures while in the country. After his recommendations, Cassidy takes over keeping us in the Balkan countryside as she covers the mysteries of Golyamo Gradishte and the Tsarichina Hole—more commonly referred to as the Balkans' Area 51.

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We had too much New Jersey content this week so we are bringing you a minisode with the tale of the Watcher! Only 12 years old, the Watcher tells the story of the Broaddus family who thought they were moving into their dream home—until a series of disturbing letters signed by "The Watcher" scared them out of it.

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This week, we are back in the United States as we jump into the Garden State—New Jersey! It's a week filled with tension as Jamie talks about the Revolutionary War and the importance the state played in separating from Great Britain. Then, after the history and recommendations of things to do in NJ, Cassidy tells the story of Antoine Le Blanc and the Sayre house murders; where, for this criminal, death was only the beginning.

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This week we are headed to Israel: a country rich in culture, religion, and babka! Jamie kicks off the episode diving into the history of how the country was formed as well as some of the most exciting things to do while you're visiting from salty baths in the Dead Sea to delicious eats from Carmel Market. Then, Cassidy rounds the episode out with some cryptids straight from the bible⁠—the Leviathan and Behemoth. Whether crocodile or dinosaur, the Leviathan is thought of as one of the first cryptids in history and one of the most fearsome sea monsters.

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Do you believe an animal can be a serial killer? This week, Cassidy and Jamie explore Kenya, diving into the nature and adventurous activities this beautiful country has to offer. Jamie kicks off the episode by sharing some of his personal stories from his time in the country, including the delicacies he ate while living with the Maasai tribe and his experience kissing a giraffe. Then, Cassidy explores the two man-eating lions that terrorized railroad workers for 10 months.

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This week we head to the place you're most likely to be murdered in the United States - Alaska! Put on your warmest outer layer and tune in as Jamie covers the state's history from otter trapping to gold panning. Then, after a little ice caving, Cassidy details the mysterious UFO encounter of flight JAL 1628.

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On our special Twosday episode, Jamie and Cassidy head to Malta! We kick off the episode with Jamie highlighting the brave actions that won the NATION a King George's Cross award before diving (literally!) into the activities you absolutely must do when you visit the country of islands. Next, Cassidy covers the controversial case of Mike Mansholt who vanished for four days before being found at the bottom of a cliff. 

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Pack your bags - we're back for season two! 

After a relocation around the world and the introduction of a new co-host, Travel with a Chance of Murder returns for another season of travel recommendations and some seriously spooky, sinister stories. Jamie jumps on board and kicks off the new episode detailing the history and background behind Northern Ireland before launching into some fun folklore on the Giant's Causeway (plus conspiracy theories from the Titanic!).

Then, for the second half of the episode, Cassidy covers what's arguably the scariest place in Northern Ireland: the Cooneen Ghost House. Believed to be the only place in Ireland where an exorcism was carried out, this tale includes the show's very first Poltergeist... that may very well still be active today.

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This week we are headed back to South America for an episode on political assassinations and wrongful convictions! Guest host Kennedy returns to take us through his trip to Nicaragua and give us a special double dose of true crime.

*As Ally is nose deep in work for Accounting's crazy season our podcast is taking a bit of a hiatus. Please bear with us as we publish episodes sporadically.

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