Amidlife Traveler show

Amidlife Traveler

Summary: Travel vacation destinations come to life in your ears through the Amidlife Travler podcast. Discover countries, culture, history, tours, sightseeing advice and travel tips through the voices, humor and opinions of locals who live there or travelers who have been there… like hearing about Scotland from a Scotsman and Ireland from the Irish. Indulge your travel curiosities and find ideas for your next vacation. Helpful information for world travelers and those who want to travel. Season 1 explores Scotland through the voice, opinions and stories of a Scotsman named James. Topics include Scottish Culture, History, Whiskey, the Kilt, Brexit, Vikings, Highland Games and other fun stories..

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 A Bosnia Day Tour Experience from Dubrovnik Croatia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1130

Listen to local Vladmir talk about his home country of Bosnia, learning about day tours to visit Bosnia's Mostrar and Kravice Waterfalls from Dubrovnik Croatia. Vladmir describes different types of Bosian foods plus local beer and wine. Aftewards, listen to a conversation about a somewhat dissappointing day tour experience into Bosnia, that brings home the lesson that travel is not always pretty picutre perfect vacation fun. At the end of the day, the world is an interesting place and even unexpected detours like pouringn rain, and flat tires on your tour bus still lead to interesting experiences.

 Croatia Travel Tips from a Taxi Driver Plus Craft Beer in Dubrovnik | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 966

Hop in a taxi in Croatia for Dubrovnik travel tips fro local tour guide and driver, Vladmir. Hear about things to do in Dubrovnik, the Old Town City walls and the people of Dubrovnik. Then learn more about the Old City Walls and a Game of Thrones fimling location from podcast host Lora, followed by a trip into the Durbrovnik Beer Factory to learn about Croatian beers and what these locals think is the best thing about Dubrovnik. www.AmidlifeTraveler.com #croatia #travel #dubrovnik

 Croatia Kayak Tour Around the Cursed Island of Lokrum | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 905

Let's visit Dubrovnik Croatia and listen to Croatia local, Ivan, share about kayaking tours. Sea kayaking in Croatia is an amazing experience and in Dubrovnik visitors paddle by Old Town Dubrovnik, which was a Game of Thrones filming location as Kings Landing. Float and paddle alongside Kings Landing, which looks georgous at sunset! This kayak tour leaves and returns from another Game of Thrones filming location, (Pile Bay) for Battle of Blackwater Bay, and pretty much any beach or boat scene involving a dock. #dubrovnik #croatia #kayaktour #vacationideas #travel #bucketlist #goforit

 Bucket List Africa Safari Trip Advice w Nick Bratton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1227

Is a safari in South Africa on your bucket list? This one's for you! Get Africa safari vacation ideas and think about planning your bucket list Africa vacation experience in this short travel podcast. Hear advice from the adventurer and explorer Nick Bratton as he hears travel podcast host Laura H share her ideas on her bucket list Africa safari trip that she's been thinking about for years. Places talked about: South Africa, Cape Town, Kruger, Namibia, Dune 45, salt pans in Namibia, Etosha National Park, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and more. Show notes and bucket list Africa trip suggestions online at https://amidlifetraveler.com/plan-bucket-list-africa-trip-south-africa-namibia-botswana-zimbabwe-kenya-everywhere-travel-podcast/

 Africa Adventure and River Rafting w Nick Bratton ; Everywhere Travel Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1183

This is a story about Africa and an adventurer named Nick.  It's a life story about family, travelling, growing up and discovering yourself through things like  exploring...and river rafting...and safaris...and stargazing.  Itls also got some great Africa travel tips. Hear a unique story of experiences in Africa told through the voice and opinions of Nick Bratton who (although American) spent much of his childhood in Africa exploring with his parents.  After college in the US, Nick returned to Africa  to be a river rafting guide on one of the most challenging rivers in southern Africa, the Tugela. Full show notes plus a curated list of Africa vacation packages and things to do in South Africa, Namibia, and Johannesburg online at https://amidlifetraveler.com/bucket-list-africa-adventures-and-river-rafting-w-nick-bratton-everywhere-travel-podcast/

 Opinions on British Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth is a Great Lady and Prince Harry is my Favorite | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 712

In this podcast, we're back in Scotland again exploring the culture and the country through the stories, opinions and voice of a Scotsman. With Britain's Royal family all over the news these days with new babies and upcoming weddings, this short podcast episode is about the Royal Family from a different view. Through story and opinion, hear a Scotsman share about how he thinks Queen Elizabeth is a great lady... and why Prince Harry is his favorite. Along the way, you get to hear a story about a dinner party and a finger bowl, plus thoughts on how overbearing it could feel for the royal family to have to live their lives open to public visibility and scrutiny. With Britain's Royal Family all over the news these days, sending quick congratulations from our little podcast to out to Prince William and Kate Middleton for their newest family addition and to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their upcoming wedding. May every one of you enjoy love and happiness together...

 Discovering Italy with my Teenage Daughter; A First International Trip Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1420

This is a story of a Mom and her teenage daughter who traveled together internationally for the first time when they hopped on a plane to Italy just a few short weeks after a high school trip was cancelled. It's about exploration and togetherness of shared family travel experiences, and how expanding family travels outside of the US can lead to great experiences. And about catching the world travel bug. Erinn's story of her first international passport stamp travel starts with taking her teenage daughter to Italy, then continues when she returns to Italy with her husband plus they tackle first time England and Iceland as well. Women Travel story. See show notes for this episode online at www.amidlifetraveler.com

 Can You Apply for Irish Citizenship? Trace Your Irish Heritage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 696

Do you qualify to apply for Irish Citizenship? Maybe. Even if you were not born in Ireland, and your parents were not born in Ireland, you might be able to apply for Irish Citizenship if one of your grandparents was an Irish citizen who was born in Ireland. It's called Irish Citzenship through birth or descent. Explore this topic in a quick Ireland travel podcast episode. https://www.irishfamilyhistorycentre.com/ https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/proni http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/citizenship-by-birth-descent http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/irish_citizenship/irish_citizenship_through_birth_or_descent.html www.amidlifetraveler.com

 A Virtual Tour of Dublin's EPIC Museum - The Story of Irish Emigration | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1902

This is a unique, virtual tour of the famous, EPIC Irish Emigration museum in Dublin, Ireland. As the world's first full interactive digital museum, this is an impressive stop on it's own. But, with 70 million people worldwide claiming Irish heritage it is also a beacon from a homeland with a rich tapestry of stories to share. EPIC is the story if Irish emigration and what happened across the world as a result of the Irish influencers worldwide who have shaped our modern societies through chartiable causes, scientific advances, sports, politics, literature and art. The museum opened in May 2016, starting around 350 on the list of things to do in Ireland. By October 2017, it was listed #8 on TripAdvisors list, and by Spring of 2018 it ranked #5. And, if you visit, you will see why too. While hopefully someday every person of Irish descent will have the opportunity to visit Ireland, as a placeholder we hope that you enjoy this unique opportunity to get a short audio tour from Rory Cummins of the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin. Visit EPIC museum website here https://epicchq.com/ Show notes and other photos can be found here www.amidlifetraveler.com

 Unexpected Ireland Adventure; Kayak Tour in Cork w Altantic Sea Kayaking | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1042

The Ireland of the travel ads, with people absorbed in Celtic history yet enjoying the end of the day with a pint of Guinness in a pub is real... but it's not all of Ireland. For those who appreciate and enjoy being in nature with authentic connection experiences, there is more. There are trails to walk, mountains to hike, bike trails to ride, and oceans to explore by kayak. This is Ireland. An Ireland that the locals enjoy on weekends, and the tourists may happen upon an opportunity to join. One such opportunity is taking a tour with Atlantic Sea Kayaking in West Cork. You can find Atlantic Sea Kayaking online at TripAdvisor, Facebook, or their website www.atlanticseakayaking.com Show notes, links and photos from this tour and more ideas for Ireland hiking and kayaking adventure vacation tours are online at https://amidlifetraveler.com/kayak-tour-cork-ireland-active-adventure-vacation-idea/

 Take a Bike Ride in Killarney National Park, Ireland Vacation Idea | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 690

Do you ever join bike tours or rent a bike to get around when you are on your vacation? We do!  And here's a virtual experience piece and advice for renting a bike and cycling in Killarney National Park in Ireland.  You'll learn about the two most popular biking routes in Killarney National Park (paired with map images below) and can then imagine yourself as part of  a ride, at a pitstop conversation that happened along the cross lines of  a lake shore, a view of Innisfallen island, a large lime kiln, and a peek-a-boo look at Ross Castle in the distance.   Our bike rental and friendly advice comes from the people at O'Sullivan's Cycling and you can find them online at www.osullivanscycles.com . The bike path map images that show the routes discussed can be found at our website at www.amidlifetraveler.com Thanks for listening!

 Experience the Belfast Political Taxi Tour, Peace Wall, Northern Ireland | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 923

Are you planning a trip to Ireland and wondering about visiting areas of Northern Ireland and the city of Belfast?  With a storied and troubled past, coupled with beautiful scenery and a hopeful bright future of continued peace,  this is a unique place and moment in time for visitors to experience and learn about Northern Ireland.   This travel podcast episode gives you a taste of that. It is virtual experience from part of a political tour in Belfast that recalls both the troubled past from a person who lived through those times, and an introduction to a Peace Wall that is a symbol of shared messages geared towards peace and hope.    In this episode, you get to tag along on part of a Political Black Taxi Political Tour in Belfast, Northern Ireland to hear the stories directly from the guide. See photos from the political taxi tour and more show notes for this travel podcast episode online at www.amidlifetraveler.com

 Ireland Vacation with the Mitchell Family, Making the Most of Teenage Years | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 891

Meet the Mitchell family from Chatanooga, Tennessee who has made a priority the past two years to explore the world together and seems to be having a great time doing so. During their kids' teenage years, the Mitchell's decided to spend the most of their time together as a family by not going on vacation to the same place twice. That decision led them to some amazing school break vacations, seeing about 10 different countries in the first two years. You get to meet the Mitchells at a stop between tours in Belfast, Northern Ireland where they had just finished a black cab political taxi tour with Amidlife Traveler podcast host Laura H. Everyone was on a day tour from Dublin, Ireland that that included not only Belfast and the political tour, but also stopped at the Titanic Experience and spent much of the day at Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and drove along some stunning countryside and ocean view roads Northern Ireland.

 My First Trip to Guatemala with Tristanne Edrina, Women Travel Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 749

This is a ‘before and after’ story about travel transformation. It is about overcoming worry and fear while catching the travel bug. In this travel podcast episode, you will hear the story of Tristanne Edrina, who wanted to travel and explore the world. Despite the well-meaning worry advice from family and friends, she overcame her own fears and booked the trip. With Guatemala in Central America as Tristanne's “first adult passport stamp”, she shares her three favorite travel experiences in Guatemala such as hiking up a volcano to roast marshmallows, a thrilling zipline tour, and surprise restaurant experience. It’s a story of how she discovered empowerment and confidence through travel, plus what she changed in her life when she returned home. This Women Travel podcast episode also has reflective advice from Tristanne to her pre-travel self and to other women who are thinking about taking an international trip but may be worried or afraid to try... --- Women Travel is a travel podcast series that discovers and shares travel stories, experiences and advice from women who travel. It is hosted by Laura H. of the Amidlife Traveler podcast channel. See more episodes and information at www.AmidlifeTraveler.com Amidlife Traveler is about being Amid Life. Being present in the moment around you. A Midlife Traveler is um…. what people of a certain ‘vintage’ may call themselves.

 The Value of Experiences Over Things, Family Travel -Women Travel podcast w Cindy Loe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 957

You don't need to quit your job if you want to travel the world. Some people choose to do this, but you don't have to. It is possible to prioritize having world travel experiences in life while also having a career and family responsibilities. We're not saying it is easy, but it could be possible. Are you interested in travelling yourself? We hope so and wish you interesting experiences and wonderful memories to last a lifetime. If you're a busy person wondering how to fit some cool travel experiences in your life, hear travel stories from women world travelers Laura Hoffman and Cindy Loe as they share things they've done to prioritize keeping travel in their busy lives and how shared family travel experiences have inspired their kids plus changed the dynamic of family conversations. They discuss the choice to value experiences over things, each person shares a story of a favorite family vacation experience, plus their thoughts on going back to places they've already visited to experience them in new ways. About Us: Women Travel is a travel podcast series that discovers and shares travel stories, experiences and advice from women who travel. It is hosted by Laura Hoffman of the Amidlife Traveler podcast channel. See more episodes and information at www.AmidlifeTraveler.com Amidlife Traveler is about being Amid Life. Being present in the moment around you. A Midlife Traveler is um.... what people of a certain 'vintage' may call themselves. Cindy Loe is a travel guidebook writer, travel blogger and podcast with One Perfect Day In travel. You can find Cindy's travel blogs and podcasts online at www.OnePerfectDayIn.org and she has 15+ travel guidebooks on Amazon.com.

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