WANDEROUS

By Andrew Crusoe

WANDEROUS follows writer and travel expert Andrew Crusoe as he searches for wonder in every corner of the world. From ancient temples to bustling sushi bars, we uncover what’s captivating (& what ... more

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The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

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February 22, 2025WANDEROUS: 🗼 Would You Walk Up the Eiffel Tower? My Experience! (Travel Hacks & Hidden Gems)
Let’s explore the Eiffel Tower in depth. I didn’t want to leave. 😂

Show Notes

Travel Tip: You can save some money if you walk to the first 2 floors of the tower and save the summit elevator until the end!

Here’s a YouTube Short that summarizes my journey to the summit! (Part 1)

Here’s my YouTube short about the tiny museum I mention

A rather silly video of when the strobe lights went off

And a video of a “hot take” I had at the summit of the tower. Crazy to think this was almost 3 years ago now

Patreon supporters will want to tune in on Wednesday for 3 DOZEN gorgeous photos of this fantastic place

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25min
February 08, 2025WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 Petit Palais & A Sense of Unity Thru Bubbles
In which I discover Petit Palais and unexpected joyfulness.
Show Notes
Travel Tip: Petit Palais is a lovely, free museum that is worth your time.

Correction: The plate with the woman with tree-arms was called “The Birth of Myrrha” from the Fontana workshop in Urbino, circa 1560. My apologies.

Here’s a cute slow-mo video I shot of the kids and the huge bubbles

And here’s a silly video I shot at Petit Palais

And a video I shot of the Notre Dame restoration

Patreon supporters will want to tune in on Wednesday for the gorgeous photos of this fantastic museum, plus some interesting glimpses of the restoration of Notre Dame after the fire

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21min
February 01, 2025WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 We Found Lucifer in Montmartre!
In which I discover the victory over Lucifer, and I learn my favorite French phrase.
Show Notes
Travel Tip: Walk around Montmartre, seriously.

#SacréCoeurBasilica featured a battle with Lucifer on it! Here’s the video I mentioned.

The video I shot at Au Lupin Agile a #JuexDeMots

Patreon supporters will want to tune in on Wednesday for the gorgeous photos of Montmartre

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17min
January 25, 2025WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 Paris Day 2, The Gardens of Versailles, & A Lewis Carroll vibe
In which I discover the amazing delights of the Gardens of Versailles.

Show Notes
Travel Tip: Try Couchsurfing.com, seriously

My lovely video glimpse of Versailles (YouTube) (I had forgotten about the row boats!)

Patreon supporters will want to tune in on Wednesday for the gorgeous photos of my first impressions of Paris

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15min
January 18, 2025WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 Paris Day 1, Metro Pass Hacks, & Eiffel Tower Dazzle
In which I discover how to travel Paris like a pro, save money, and even find another Statue of Liberty. Wow.
Show Notes
Travel Tip: When in Paris, get the 7-day Metro Pas

Here’s info on the Navigo Metro 7-day unlimited pass that I got

The SNCF (national French Train) website, best place to book a train ticket across France

Travel Tip: Get Google Translate (it can be a life-saver)

People risk their lives to get a good photo with Eiffel Tower

The silly YouTube short I made at Arc de Triomphe

And finally, the fun YouTube Short I shot of the stunning Eiffel Tower night display

Apparently there are tons of replicas of the Statue of Liberty around the world

Patreon supporters will want to tune in on Wednesday for the gorgeous photos of my first impressions of Paris

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26min
January 11, 2025WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 The Best Vegan Pastry Ever & Farewell to Marseille
A wide-ranging, breakneck finale to the Marseille chapter of my adventure.
Show Notes
Can anyone figure out the reoccurring motif that shows up again and again in Marseille street art?
A YouTube short I made of my OhFaon experience
OhFaon’s official website
The amazing latticework on the roof of the MUCEM museum video that I shot.
Travel Tip: In this episode, I share how I slept in a loud, traffic-y environment
Here’s a link to Amazon of the noise-cancelling headphones I (still!) use
Patreon supporters will want to tune in on Wednesday for 22 gorgeous photos of hidden bits of Marseille, as well as the pastry I mentioned
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30min
January 04, 2025WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 Exploring the Oldest District in Marseille: Le Panier!
We expected culture. We found tons, plus a “Miaou” Box.
Show Notes
Here’s a google maps link to the Calanque bay that we visited
Check out Couchsurfing.com travel exchange site if you haven’t already
A bit about the history of Vichy France in WW2
The webpage I mention that outlines why Le Panier
The delicious little plant-based cafe we ate at: Flower Burger!
Patreon supporters will want to tune in on Wednesday for 2 dozen gorgeous photos of Le Panier
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23min
December 28, 2024WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 Finding the legendary Fontaine de Voire (A Magnificent Hike & View)
The time I stumbled upon an ancient fountain in the South of France and then climbed Massif de Marseilleveyre, somehow not falling in the process.
Show Notes
The very silly video I shot at Fontaine de Voire (YouTube)
More about the The Legend of Fontaine de Voire here.
A Google Maps link to the Voire Fountain (again, I recommend Terrain view)
Patreon supporters will want to tune in on Wednesday for the gorgeous photos of this area!
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23min
December 21, 2024WANDEROUS: 🇺🇸 The Dissolution of The Fellowship of the Van
We almost made it to Portland. Almost. But JJ made a big mistake.
Show Notes
Travel Tip: Don’t switch license plates with another vehicle. 🤦‍♂️
Another example of how a Couchsurfing.com member saved my butt
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24min
December 14, 2024WANDEROUS: 🇺🇸 Taking pics of Credit Cards in Boise? An iPod Story
In which I share the most bizarre thing a policeman has ever said to me.
Show Notes
Travel Tip: Craigslist can be a good way to find people to carpool with, but trust your gut, too
I’m 95% sure this is the same website I used, all those years ago, to find the cheapest gasoline.
Tune in next time for an even-more-entertaining travel story
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25min

FAQs about WANDEROUS:

How many episodes does WANDEROUS have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.