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WANDEROUS episodes
- WANDEROUS: 🗼 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
- You can follow my Patreon for free to submit questions for future episodes & get member-only exclusive episodes: https://patreon.com/hellocrusoe
- You can also subscribe to this show on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and more. All links to subscribe are here, so you never miss an adventure! →
25 min - WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 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
- Follow my Patreon for free to submit questions for future episodes & get member-only exclusive episodes: https://patreon.com/hellocrusoe
- Links to follow this show on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and more, so you never miss an adventure →
21 min - WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 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
- Follow my Patreon for free to submit questions for future episodes & get member-only exclusive episodes: https://patreon.com/hellocrusoe
- Links to follow this show on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and more, so you never miss an adventure →
17 min - WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 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
- Follow my Patreon for free to submit questions for future episodes & get member-only exclusive episodes: https://patreon.com/hellocrusoe
- Links to follow this show on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and more, so you never miss an adventure →
15 min - WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 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
- Follow my Patreon for free to submit questions for future episodes & get member-only exclusive episodes: https://patreon.com/hellocrusoe
- Links to follow this show on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and more, so you never miss an adventure →
26 min - WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 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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30 min - WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 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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23 min - WANDEROUS: 🇫🇷 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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23 min - WANDEROUS: 🇺🇸 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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24 min - WANDEROUS: 🇺🇸 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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About WANDEROUS
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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…
you can skip), plus money-saving tips gleaned from experience. Let's journey together & get into some trouble along the way. 😉