Places & Travel Podcasts: Best Episodes & Shows of 2020

The Best Places & Travel Episodes for August 2020

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  Pindrop

  Mantua Township

  With each step, you slide 400,000 years back in time. Where are you? Behind a hardware store in New Jersey — which also happens to be a massive prehistoric graveyard. The only thing that can save it from turning into an apartment complex is geologist Ken Lacovara, a Leslie Knope-type local government official, and a community effort unlike any attempted before. Hear how this town of 15,000 tapped into a 66 million year old murder mystery, and learn why solving it is so important to our own future on earth. We're doing a survey! If you have a minute, please take it at surveynerds.com/pindrop. It really helps make the show better.

  Paul Kondo

  "Not sure if anyone is from South Jersey but this is an interesting episode about a town that has major connections to the dinosaurs. Possibly a connection to how they died via asteroid. So, what does the town want to do? Use the land for an apartment complex. "

  With each step, you slide 400,000 years back in time. Where are you? Behind a hardware store in New Jersey — which also happens to be a massive prehistoric graveyard. The only thing that can save it from turning into an apartment complex is geologist Ken Lacovara, a Leslie Knope-type local government official, and a community effort unlike any attempted before. Hear how this town of 15,000 tapped into a 66 million year old murder mystery, and learn why solving it is so important to our own future on earth. We're doing a survey! If you have a minute, please take it at surveynerds.com/pindrop. It really helps make the show better.

  Paul Kondo

  "Not sure if anyone is from South Jersey but this is an interesting episode about a town that has major connections to the dinosaurs. Possibly a connection to how they died via asteroid. So, what does the town want to do? Use the land for an apartment complex. "
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  Fly Away

  Episode 293: What you need to know about TSA, Real ID, and Passports

  Are you ready to start traveling again? Even if you are not quite ready, when you finally do venture out there are sure to be some changes. This week we wanted to touch on some of those things that you will need to know when you head to the airport again. Elizabeth – George – … Continue reading Episode 293: What you need to know about TSA, Real ID, and Passports →

  Are you ready to start traveling again? Even if you are not quite ready, when you finally do venture out there are sure to be some changes. This week we wanted to touch on some of those things that you will need to know when you head to the airport again. Elizabeth – George – … Continue reading Episode 293: What you need to know about TSA, Real ID, and Passports →

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  Fly Away

  Episode 288: The Future of Air Travel

  Now that our state governments are starting to relax the restrictions on businesses and gatherings, we are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.  Summer is right around the corner and we are looking at getting away now more than ever.  Some may do “local” travel to places within driving distance of … Continue reading Episode 288: The Future of Air Travel →

  Now that our state governments are starting to relax the restrictions on businesses and gatherings, we are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.  Summer is right around the corner and we are looking at getting away now more than ever.  Some may do “local” travel to places within driving distance of … Continue reading Episode 288: The Future of Air Travel →

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  The Jeff Does Vegas Podcast

  Howard Hughes - Aviator, Innovator & Las Vegas Legend

  In spite of its short history, the city of Las Vegas has some incredibly colourful characters in its past...and for this episode, I want to talk about one of those characters. Howard Hughes was a billionaire, an inventor, an aviator, movie producer and philanthropist.  He was also known to be a little "eccentric." The stories about Howard Hughes are legendary - from the rumours of him urinating in mason jars & having foot-long fingernails to locking himself in a movie screening room for months on end & buying a Las Vegas hotel because he didn't want to leave.  The stories have been around so long and spun in so many different directions, that it's sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction.  And that's what my guest is here to do... Geoff Schumacher is the Vice President of Exhibits and Programs at The Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas.  Last time Geoff was here, we talked about Las Vegas's mob history...but another one of his favourite topics is Howard Hughes' time in spent in Vegas. We talked about Hughes' aviation & filmmaking history, what prompted him to move to Nevada in the first place, the rumour that he bought the Silver Slipper Hotel & Casino because "the sign annoyed him", the bizarre reason behind his purchase of a Las Vegas TV station and much more. Visit Amazon to purchase a copy of Geoff Schumacher's book "Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia and Palace Intrigue".  Also be sure to visit The Mob Museum's website for Virtual Tours and follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  

  In spite of its short history, the city of Las Vegas has some incredibly colourful characters in its past...and for this episode, I want to talk about one of those characters. Howard Hughes was a billionaire, an inventor, an aviator, movie producer and philanthropist.  He was also known to be a little "eccentric." The stories about Howard Hughes are legendary - from the rumours of him urinating in mason jars & having foot-long fingernails to locking himself in a movie screening room for months on end & buying a Las Vegas hotel because he didn't want to leave.  The stories have been around so long and spun in so many different directions, that it's sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction.  And that's what my guest is here to do... Geoff Schumacher is the Vice President of Exhibits and Programs at The Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas.  Last time Geoff was here, we talked about Las Vegas's mob history...but another one of his favourite topics is Howard Hughes' time in spent in Vegas. We talked about Hughes' aviation & filmmaking history, what prompted him to move to Nevada in the first place, the rumour that he bought the Silver Slipper Hotel & Casino because "the sign annoyed him", the bizarre reason behind his purchase of a Las Vegas TV station and much more. Visit Amazon to purchase a copy of Geoff Schumacher's book "Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia and Palace Intrigue".  Also be sure to visit The Mob Museum's website for Virtual Tours and follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  

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  壮游者|环球声音游记

  Vol.42 |阿根廷| 布宜诺斯艾利斯（上）- 对跖点、烤牛肉、中国人超市和探戈识男人

  本期我们请到了壮游者的老朋友、国际关系咨询顾问唯玮，她曾在阿根廷首都布宜诺斯艾利斯（简称BA）工作和生活过一年半时间。阿根廷作为中国的对跖点，是离我们最远的地方。在本期，唯玮将伴着您走进这座南美巴黎，我们会在街头巷尾漫步，听听这里的历史；也将走进阿根廷人的厨房，了解下为什么他们被称为“说西班牙语的意大利人”；我们也会深入街头的烤肉店，伴着青酱汁和马黛茶，大吃一顿烤肉拼盘，来自潘帕斯草原的牛肉为什么好吃？高晓松在《晓说》里提到的马蹄烤肉是真的么？这些问题都将在节目里给出答案。当然，作为阿根廷的文化标志，探戈不能不体验一下，阿根廷探戈的特点是什么？如何以探戈识男人？在上集，您会对BA这个城市有一个深入“腹”地的了解，在下集，继续精彩。 |壮游者| 刘唯玮：国际关系咨询顾问，常驻中东；前联合国新闻部员工；公众号“牡蛎小姐”主理人。 |主播| Yang：在布宜诺斯艾利斯一落地，就钻进夜幕找烤肉店的男子。 |故事节点| 06:38 什么是对跖（zhí）点？ 08:06 “祖上也阔过”的BA 13:10 总统府、国会广场、女人桥...BA漫游指南 24:05 贝隆夫人长眠之地和对着公墓吃喝？ 31:16 闪开，让我们赞美阿根廷牛肉 39:29 高晓...

  本期我们请到了壮游者的老朋友、国际关系咨询顾问唯玮，她曾在阿根廷首都布宜诺斯艾利斯（简称BA）工作和生活过一年半时间。阿根廷作为中国的对跖点，是离我们最远的地方。在本期，唯玮将伴着您走进这座南美巴黎，我们会在街头巷尾漫步，听听这里的历史；也将走进阿根廷人的厨房，了解下为什么他们被称为“说西班牙语的意大利人”；我们也会深入街头的烤肉店，伴着青酱汁和马黛茶，大吃一顿烤肉拼盘，来自潘帕斯草原的牛肉为什么好吃？高晓松在《晓说》里提到的马蹄烤肉是真的么？这些问题都将在节目里给出答案。当然，作为阿根廷的文化标志，探戈不能不体验一下，阿根廷探戈的特点是什么？如何以探戈识男人？在上集，您会对BA这个城市有一个深入“腹”地的了解，在下集，继续精彩。 |壮游者| 刘唯玮：国际关系咨询顾问，常驻中东；前联合国新闻部员工；公众号“牡蛎小姐”主理人。 |主播| Yang：在布宜诺斯艾利斯一落地，就钻进夜幕找烤肉店的男子。 |故事节点| 06:38 什么是对跖（zhí）点？ 08:06 “祖上也阔过”的BA 13:10 总统府、国会广场、女人桥...BA漫游指南 24:05 贝隆夫人长眠之地和对着公墓吃喝？ 31:16 闪开，让我们赞美阿根廷牛肉 39:29 高晓...

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  Sunshine State of Mind

  Getaway to Anna Maria Island

  We are back from a little bit of a hiatus, and just spent a weeklong getaway in what may be one of our new favorite places in Florida; Anna Maria Island.  This week we share what we did and what we ate on this underrated little gem of a place on Florida's Gulf Coast.In this Episode:  Our week on Anna Maria Island Links to the places we ate Hurricane Hanks Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery Poppo’s Taqueria Ginnies & Jane E’s The Donut Experiment Two Scoops Dips Island Scoops Listener Purchase of the Week: PELONIS Oscillating Stand Up Tower Fan   Contact Us!  We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!  Email: Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com Twitter: @FloridaPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com   How to support the show  Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com Shop at Amazon

  We are back from a little bit of a hiatus, and just spent a weeklong getaway in what may be one of our new favorite places in Florida; Anna Maria Island.  This week we share what we did and what we ate on this underrated little gem of a place on Florida's Gulf Coast.In this Episode:  Our week on Anna Maria Island Links to the places we ate Hurricane Hanks Joey D’s Chicago Style Eatery Poppo’s Taqueria Ginnies & Jane E’s The Donut Experiment Two Scoops Dips Island Scoops Listener Purchase of the Week: PELONIS Oscillating Stand Up Tower Fan   Contact Us!  We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!  Email: Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com Twitter: @FloridaPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com   How to support the show  Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com Shop at Amazon

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  2 Men and The Mouse: A Walt Disney World Podcast

  2 Men and The Mouse Episode 201: Liberty Square - World Tour Part 3!

  Happy Independence Day! On a special episode of 2 Men and The Mouse, we're continuing our epic World Tour and this time it has landed us in Liberty Square just in time for the Fourth of July! Hear about the sights, sounds, attractions, history, and food found in this small land with a ton of details. All this plus the news, including news on transportation options when Walt Disney World opens back up. 

  Happy Independence Day! On a special episode of 2 Men and The Mouse, we're continuing our epic World Tour and this time it has landed us in Liberty Square just in time for the Fourth of July! Hear about the sights, sounds, attractions, history, and food found in this small land with a ton of details. All this plus the news, including news on transportation options when Walt Disney World opens back up. 

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  2 Men and The Mouse: A Walt Disney World Podcast

  2 Men and The Mouse/Disney Dads Podcast Special Episode: The Evolution of Disney Springs

  On an all new episode of 2 Men and The Mouse, it's a simulcast of our show and the Disney Dads Podcast! Kevin is joined by Jason Odegard, Justin Suiter, and Michael Stolfi to talk about some recent Disney news and then discuss one of our favorite topics, Disney Springs. The guys talk about the origins of the Springs, how to evolved over the years, and give you tips on some of the magic you can experience in Disney's shopping center. 

  On an all new episode of 2 Men and The Mouse, it's a simulcast of our show and the Disney Dads Podcast! Kevin is joined by Jason Odegard, Justin Suiter, and Michael Stolfi to talk about some recent Disney news and then discuss one of our favorite topics, Disney Springs. The guys talk about the origins of the Springs, how to evolved over the years, and give you tips on some of the magic you can experience in Disney's shopping center. 

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  Travel with Rick Steves

  606 Aniakchak; Here Lies America; Ballpark Boys

  After visiting battlefield monuments and memorials, Jason Cochran saw how American history has been written and re-written. He tells us how the Civil War still factors into how his native South views itself. We'll also look at the ultimate summer adventure in social distancing on the Alaska Peninsula and hear how a group of high-school buddies road-tripped to every Major League Baseball stadium. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

  After visiting battlefield monuments and memorials, Jason Cochran saw how American history has been written and re-written. He tells us how the Civil War still factors into how his native South views itself. We'll also look at the ultimate summer adventure in social distancing on the Alaska Peninsula and hear how a group of high-school buddies road-tripped to every Major League Baseball stadium. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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  Travel with Rick Steves

  608 Checking on Friends in New York and Italy; Lessons From Nature

  As a summer close-to-home unfolds, Rick checks in with friends in New York and Italy: Cultural maven Fred Plotkin tells us how he's used the downtime to start new projects, and tour guides from Rome, Venice, and Siena describe what their cities' gradual re-openings have meant to them. Plus, nature writer Gary Ferguson shares eight master lessons Mother Nature wants to teach us. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

  As a summer close-to-home unfolds, Rick checks in with friends in New York and Italy: Cultural maven Fred Plotkin tells us how he's used the downtime to start new projects, and tour guides from Rome, Venice, and Siena describe what their cities' gradual re-openings have meant to them. Plus, nature writer Gary Ferguson shares eight master lessons Mother Nature wants to teach us. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.