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We were recently introduced to Aaron from a common acquaintance, and we knew that we had to have him on our podcast, and here’s why. Aaron Millar is the two-time winner of…
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James Beard once said, “Food is our common ground—a universal experience.” And so do we, so with the dwindling days of summer, we thought it would be a great time to talk…
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Let’s be frank. Gift giving is hard. Even more difficult? A person that has a very specific hobby, like us travelers. And because of that, today we’re going to talk…
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Today, once again, we dive into the tapestry of international festivities that take place in August and September. From enchanting celebrations to exciting traditions, we’ve got your calendar covered! Things like Burning…
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We have a fascinating guest with a fascinating story to share today. Our dear friend Amy recently had an extraordinary adventure aboard a European cruise ship on the Seine river…
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Today we’re here to talk about random topics that are tangentially related to travel. We’ll be discussing destinations, 3d printers, Japanese TV and the Computer History Museum we visited in Silicon…
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Today, we have a delightful surprise for our listeners. We’re introducing a new co-host at large who will be joining us on our future adventures. You may recognize her voice…
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Today, we have an incredible lineup of interesting travel news to share with you guys today. From the latest updates on passports to the virtual reality travel industry which is…
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Today we embark on a voyage through time and space, unraveling the architectural wonders that have shaped our world. From towering skyscrapers to ancient castles, we’ll dive into the art, engineering, and cultural…
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So about two weeks ago, we did a “Things We Hate About Travel.” And it was cathartic. It was nice to get all the things we despise about trips off…
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Today we’ll dive into the fascinating world of wellness and how it can intertwine with travel or be the reason for your trip. We’ll be sharing our personal suggestions, stories,…
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Today we take you on a journey through the most captivating UNESCO World Heritage sites. From ancient wonders to natural wonders, these sites have been recognized by the United Nations Educational,…
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Today, we have a special episode lined up for you as we discuss the topic that’s on everyone’s minds when they go on a trip: “Things We Hate About Travel.”…
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Today, we invite you to join us on an exciting adventure filled with captivating stories, fascinating facts, and a whole lot of travel trivia. Welcome to “Meet Us in Paris”!…
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Today, we have a very special guest joining us. Her name is Kathleen, Kristin’s sister! Kathleen recently embarked on an unforgettable journey through the captivating landscapes of South Africa. There are…
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Today we interview one of our digital nomad friend, Nikol. Nikol moves from city to city a month at a time exploring the world and documents her adventures on her…
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In this week’s episode, we’re embarking on a vibrant adventure as we travel with our dear friend Tanya to the beautiful land of Argentina. So, grab your headphones and join…
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In this episode, we return to our “This Month, Next Month” topic where we explore the world of international festivals taking place in May and June 2032. From ancient cultural…
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Last week we talked about London day trips and all the great things you can do outside of the city. We wanted originally to repost our London podcast that we…
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So Kristin just came back from London and it’s whereabouts. So for this week, we’re taking a closer look at day trips outside of London – a chance to escape…
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As you know, last week we talked about all the great daytrips you can take outside of New York City. Well, what about inside of New York City? Well, guess what…
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NYC is the most visited place in the US. In a typical year, over 10 million people visit the Big Apple. And while there are a ton of things to…
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Bonjour and welcome to the Meet Us in Paris podcast! Last week, we discussed all of the great daytrips you can take outside of Tokyo Japan. If you missed it go…
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In today’s episode, we’re venturing outside of the bustling city of Tokyo to explore some incredible day trips. From tranquil temples and stunning mountain views to charming villages and delicious…
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Bonjour and welcome to the Meet Us in Paris podcast! If you were listening last week, you know that we just discussed all of the great daytrips you can take…
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Bonjour! Today we will be taking you on a journey outside Paris, the City of Lights, to explore the hidden gems and breathtaking scenery of the surrounding regions. From charming…
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So, are you guys ready to explore the world of travel doodads? From the latest tech to the simple but helpful things, today we’re discussing a few items that we’ve recently discovered…
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So, this week, we’re returning to our This month, next month where we bring you the latest updates and insights on some of the most exciting and vibrant festivals from around…
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Welcome to ‘Japanese Travel Trivia’, your ultimate guide to the hidden gems and unique experiences of Japan. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the tranquil temples of Kyoto, we’ll…
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Welcome to “Passport to Trivia: UK,” where we take you on a journey around the world to explore the most interesting and obscure facts about international travel. In each future…
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As we mentioned next week, we need a little break from recording while we take care of some personal family issues, and heck knows we don’t want Zen soloing another…
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Looking to buy a video cam to record your travels? This week on our podcast, Zen has three suggestions that he currently rocks: iPhone, the Insta360 GO2, and the DJI Osmo…
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Once upon a time a wise man named George Carlin once said, “A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.”…
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Hello! Today is our Seinfeld episode, and it’s about…nothing. Yup, no formal Meet Us in Paris Intro, no music, nothing, nada. Anyways, It’s the end of the year and you…
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So, we were chatting about all the things we like to splurge on when travelling, that we normally wouldn’t do when we are at home. Some of them purchases, some…
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As you can imagine, around our office, when it comes to travel, we’re go-to people when it comes to travel. And since we work at a university, we are blessed…
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Every time you hear us do our podcast introduction you hear us mention all things travel, including customs. And since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, it seems like it is a great…
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Greetings and Salutations! Today on our show, we re-present one of our favorite episodes from our archives called, 10 Life Saving Hotel Hacks! If you you’ve heard it, we think you…
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So, here in Southern California, it’s starting to cool down and the days are getting shorter. And when we’re in town, it’s the perfect time to grab a blanket, cuddle…
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Today we continue on our irregular tom-foolery, that is vs. our regular tomfoolery and are bringing back our “three questions” podcast, but with two, because we’re feeling unmotivated today. So…
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Did you know about Sweden’s Turkish influence? No? Well, you may be interested to find out that Swedish Meatballs are culturally from Turkey! Want more convincing? You may be interested…
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So, this week, we’re doing another” This month, next month in the world” where we highlight something awesome that has recently happened at one of our favorite travel destinations, and…
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Anthony Bourdain once said about Colombia “It’s ludicrous that this place exists and everybody doesn’t want to live here” and it’s true! And as we’ve mentioned before, nothing tells you…
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A few months ago, we did a podcast called A Meth Burrito, a Machete and a Can of Bear Spray Walk Into a TSA Checkpoint where we listed all of the crazy,…
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It was once said that the best things in life are unexpected. And this is particularly true when it comes to travel especially when you immerse yourself into an unknown…
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Rebroadcast from April 1, 2019. London, is truly the city that has captured out imagination. And being the home of kings and queens, and a documented history of over 2000…
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Just as we were about record our podcast for this week, we got news that Queen Elizabeth had passed away. It was then we decided to postpone our planned topic…
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In 2020, the pandemic created the rise of the digital nomad. If you don’t know what a digital nomad is, it’s a subset of a remote worker who travels the…
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So, what’s the difference between a Motherland or a Homeland? A motherland is where your ancestry comes from. On the other hand, your homeland is the place you call home.…
In 1785 William Cowper wrote the poem, “in The Task” where he stated that variety is the spice of life that gives it all its flavor”. However, when it comes to food, spices are wonderful, but…
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For today podcast, we’ve a new topic! We’ll call it a cultural curiosity, where we focus on an item that is specific to a place and learn a little about the…
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Today, we’re talking something even more specific than cultural foods, we’re turning it up to 11. Since we’re in the heights of summer in the US, we thought it would…
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When you think of Bordeaux, the first thing that you may think about is the wine. But, Bordeaux is much, much more. Located on the southwest corner of France, A world-renowned city,…
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Today we discuss Naples, Italy! Even if you’ve been to Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice, you may not actually been to Italy yet until you’ve visited Napoli. Napoli, also known…
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Today we’ve a fun topic! Customs from around the world. Call them what you want, usage, doctrine, customs or traditions, a big part of travel is learning about the world, and the…
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So, this week, we’ve a quick round ofWhat’s Happening Around the World. This again, is where we highlight a cool event around the world that you should consider attending if…
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Today we’d like to introduce you to our newest passenger in the Meet Us in Paris Podcast sports utility vehicle, Tanya! Tanya was born in Columbia, raised in Puerto Rico,…
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Last week we finally got around to doing a “get to know your podcast host Kristin” roughly 2.5 year late, but who’s counting. However, that’s not a record for us.…
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In the past we’ve done a podcasts introducing our former co-hots, but we just realized that Kristin, who has been with us for YEARS has never gotten her time in…
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Today’s special guest is Steve Ladd, the author of The Five-Year Voyage: Exploring Latin American Coasts and Rivers. In this fascinating book, Steve journals his 5-year journey with his girlfriend (now wife) Ginny…
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So, if you’ve been listening for a while, you know that Kristin and Zen both have kids. So, the obvious question is: Where’s my podcast on how to travel with…
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A few weeks back, we decided put up a few of our older podcasts on to what to pack for your next trip. We put re-ran two of them but…
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If you’ve tuned into our podcast, you know we love trying different foods from around the world. That’s why today we’re very excited to have Dennis Littley as a special…
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So, one of the forgone conclusions of traveling is the actual traveling part. While it may belabor the obvious, usually to get to a destination of interest, you need to invest…
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So, we’ve some happy and sad news. Emily has taken an offer for a job on the east coast, and we’re super excited for her new opportunities. On the other…
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This week, we return to our “This month, next month in the world” topic where we highlight to you, something awesomethat has recently happened at one of our favorite travel destinations, and an upcoming event in the next month that you…
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Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Spain, Portugal has over 3000 hours of sunshine per year and with its mild climate and 500 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches, it’s a…
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As we mentioned last week, we’re taking a two week break. But don’t worry, this week we’re posting the second of our two-part “what to pack” podcasts and we’ll be…
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Today we have something a little different. We’re taking a break, specifically a two-week break. You know, to do something, like go outside. Maybe staycation, or visit a beach. But don’t worry, we’re going to…
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Today we revisit our three questions theme, where we ask each other three travel related questions. If you didn’t hear our podcast in December of last year when we last…
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Today we bring to you what many truly consider an exotic destination, Hawaii. Despite what you might think, Hawaii is not only beaches and golf though, there’s a lot of rich…
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So, iSo, if you heard our last podcast, you know that our fried Shaunt was living in Florence for a little over a month and it’s hard to talk about…
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So, today we have a special guest, it’s our buddy Shaunt. If you’ve been a long-time listener, you may recognize Shaunt’s voice. He’s the smooth baritone orator of some of…
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Today we bring to you again a destination, man on the ground podcast, to give you an idea of things to do if you decide to visit. The location? A…
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So, with the days becoming longer and the weather starting to warm in California, it’s not a bad time to start considering a road trip! Taking a road trip allows you to…
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This So, this week, we’ve a new topic that we hope to use every month or so. We call it: This month, next month in the world where we highlight…
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Last week we talked about the top 10 things that the TSA confiscated in 2021. It was so weird, and their comments were so funny that we had to do…
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In the last week, the TSA released their 2021, top 10 confiscated items. We’re talking about the things that were seized at United States airports last year. It was only…
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So, if you’re like our co-host Zen, who’s totally socially awkward, you probably have a hard time starting up a conversation at a party. We’re here to help and offering…
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Emily has recently come back from Fairbanks Alaska on the search for the Aurora Borealis. If you’ve heard our previous podcasts, you know that she has attempted this before, travelling…
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So last year we discussed a few items that the traveler on your gift list may want. But what about your favorite traveler? (That’s you) Well we have a few…
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So, we’re well into December and if you are like us, you’re probably still in a panic purchasing gifts for your friends and family. And furthermore your friends are probably…
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Did you know that Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary? The celebration began in October of 2021 and has slowly continued to build, with Disney introducing new experiences, foods, merchandise, and…
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When we’re podcasting there’s a lot of travel questions that come to our mind, but we skip them, because they are unrelated to the podcast topic of the week. And…
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We’re very lucky to have Julie today! Julie is the author of Paris Blue: A Memoir of First Love which was just release in mid-October! Her book is an experience of being in Paris during the 70’s, to study music and finding love. All in…
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In our introduction we mention all things travel, including food! It’s been a while since we’ve talked about international culinary delights, so today, we’re going to talk about all things…
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So new podcast, more shenanigans. This week we continue to be up to no good with our bad travel reviews, specifically on Japanese destinations. If you aren’t familiar with this…
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But it’s okay we all know that this will eventually pass. But in the meantime what’s a restless traveler to do? Well, we’ve a few suggestions for those of you with…
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We turn 150…. episodes that is and what a crazy ride it has been! We’ve had some hosts who have come and gone, a pandemic that we’re still dealing with,…