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The smallest independent country on mainland Africa, literal just a river and home to many different people groups are all ways to describe this small but great nation. This is The Gambia 

Very likely the most commonly forgotten and overlooked country in Europe has a history very much worth knowing. From slavic groups to medieval kings and Romanians to Communists, this country has all of it and more. This is Moldova.

The Skeleton Coast, The Namibia Desert, and The Land God Made in Anger, are all titles given to this ;and. Despite the dreary names this country has a lot more to tell about its people than the geography of the land. This is Namibia.

In Southern Africa lies a country that has battled against all odds to get to its current level of achievement which is far higher than almost everywhere in the region. One of the world's most influential leaders that has been vastly unsung called this nation home. This is Botswana. 

The largest sovereign enclave country in the world has a lot more history within its small borders than you may think. A personal favorite of mine, the history of this country is very unique to its neighbors. oh yeah, the country also won a war against prime Great Britain. This is Lesotho.

A plentiful history lies within the borders of this gorgeous African nation. Many nations have tried to lay their claim to this land but only the people of the country can call it theirs to this day. This one may have slipped under your radar but that will make this even more interesting. This is Gabon.

This deeply forested baltic country has a history that has seen Vikings, early Germanic tribes, Communism and the World Wars. There is little that this country isn't ready for because it has seen it all. This is Latvia.

The home of Alexander the Great... or not, it depends who you ask. However, this country does have a storied history that connects to Ancient Greece, the balkans, communism and now the European Union. This is North Macedonia.

Daniel or DJ is lifetime chef, and full time owner of the best ice cream shop in Florida the,"Wilton Creamery". He was the first person to ever give me a job and he set me on a path that has shaped my future. In this episode he takes us through the different sections of his life and what they taught him. From Starbucks Manager to Sous Chef and all the way to making ice cream in Wilton Manors, DJ has a wealth of knowledge, experience and wit that I'm sure you will enjoy. This is Talks For Our Times.  

Almost like a sequel to the last episode is this one about Equatorial Guinea's neighbor. This country has seen many people groups come in and out of the lands but they all left an impact. The history of this country covers many eras and many moments of struggle. This is Guinea-Bissau.