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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Island Travel Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Island Travel Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Island Travel Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode: 10 "Crete" - Suzanne McGrory
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12/01/20 • 16 min
Suzanne McGrory grew up in Scotland and has become specialized in Mediterranean travel, offering advice to clients at Audley Travel. In this episode Suzanne shares an outline for exploring the ancient Greek isle of Crete. This includes more adventurous travel on the less developed southern parts of Crete or exploring interesting villages and relaxing on the beach in the north. Suzanne covers, how to get around by bus or car, food, beverage, and museums you must visit.
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Episode 9: Chiloé Island - Melissa Dear
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11/10/20 • 17 min
Chiloé island, though easily accessible by ferry in southern Chile, is a bit off the beaten path for most travelers, in the best possible way! Melissa Dear, a travel specialist at Audley Travel, says "if you're not aware of it, not much marketing, you may overlook it."
Melissa shares what makes Chiloé so special. Hint: it's the abundance of fresh seafood, the nature, the thousand year old UNESCO churches, the distinctive island & native culture, along with the best birdwatching in Chile, dolphins, temperate rainforest, a sunken forest you can take kayaks through, and a lot more.
Even with so much to do, Melissa makes her best attempt at the end of this episode to outline what you could do during a, very busy, day on Chiloé.
Episode 8: Corsica - Travel Author Luke Edwards
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09/29/20 • 19 min
British traveler Luke Edwards is author of "Travel Escapades: Adventures and Upsets Around the World" shares some stories from one of his favorite islands, Corsica.
Birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, Corsica has some interesting history, including numerous pirate attacks and a very distinct local culture with strong French and Italian influences.
But for Luke, what makes the places most magical are the isolated beaches scattered around the edges and the mountainous hikes running through the middle of Corsica.
This is a great episode for people planning a first trip to Corsica, or if you want to relive some of that feeling you had when visiting, or you just want to daydream about a Mediterranean island with ideal climate.
Episode 7: Florianopolis Brazil - "Olhos de Turista" blogger, Luiza Cardoso
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08/13/20 • 17 min
"There is a saying in Brazil, people that live at the beach don't go to the beach" but according to Brazil travel blogger Luiza Cardoso, Florianpolis is a cool exception to this general rule.
The island of Santa Catarina, where Florianopolis is located, is one of the most chill and exotic islands in the world. It has chill beaches, nightlife, wild nature hikes, and an atmosphere that is hard to describe but easily felt when you experience it.
Luiza Cardoso, who is from São Paulo Brazil, has her own travel blog and social media channel called "Olhos de Turista" (tourist eyes). She shares some insider tips of the one of very favorite places in all of Brazil.
Episode 6: Faroe Islands - Brenna Saunders
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08/07/20 • 17 min
Located right in between Scotland, Norway, and Iceland, the Faroe Islands have received a wide range of attention in recent years.
With just 50,000 people this formerly isolated small group of islands probably has a lot more sheep than people based on how freelance writer Brenna Saunders describes here serendipitous visit to the Faroe Islands.
In this episode Brenna paints a picture of the Faroe's being a green, peaceful, and other worldly kind of place that although it is part of Denmark, has its own language, culture, and traditions.
Brenna Saunders offers advice for freelance writers on her blog www.befreelancing.com
Episode 5: Kiribati - Gunnar Garfors (Traveler and Author of "198: How I Ran Out of Countries"
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07/28/20 • 17 min
Did you know that Kiribati has only one cab driver? Learn his name in this episode. Kiribati is also one of the least visited countries on earth and Gunnar Garfors explains why it is so amazing! Garfors spent considerable time of the island while writing his book "Elsewhere" about the 20 least visited countries on earth. Kiribati is a collection of 34 islands spanning a wide stretch of space in the Pacific Ocean. It is hard to get to, as we discuss transport options in this episode, but very worth it!
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The Island Travel Podcast delivers a weekly 15-20 minute episode on a special island. The host is Marc Jorgensen who is the author of "Internet Revolution: A Generational Story"
Episode 4: Cuba - Joanna Krupa from travel company Querido Mundo Reisen
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07/23/20 • 35 min
Joanna Krupa from the travel backpacking company "Querido Mundo Reisen" shares her philosophy of more human focused and personalized travel, why she loves visiting Cuba is and the reasons she believes that everyone needs to visit at least once in their lifetime!
Joanna shows you where to go throughout the island including Havana, Santiago del Cuba, Trinidad, and other memorable places in Cuba which is full of history and beautiful nature, and unique experiences. Also, Joanna shares practical information like using the Internet, where to find good music, and how to find lodging at a "casa particular".
Special Island Travel discount! If you book a tour with Querido Mundo use the promotional code: islandtravel and you will receive a 50 euro discount (~$60)
Find out more about Querido Mundo Travel on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Episode 3: Dominica - Dr. Bob Maguire
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07/14/20 • 18 min
In this episode on Dominica you will learn where it is safe to get in the ocean, how to find world class hot springs, locate splendid trails throughout the island, and what makes this less known island of just 70,000 such a magical and a well kept secret in the Caribbean.
University Professor Dr. Robert "Bob" Maguire has been visiting the island of Dominica every year since becoming enamored with the island as a U.S Peace Corp volunteer nearly 50 years ago!
Dr. Bob has a deep knowledge of the Caribbean and is has been called on by the U.S Congress, New York Times and other major outlets for his expertise.
Dr. Bob has many friends on Dominica and is happy to help people with questions or need some kind orientation or assistance to have a great Dominica experience.
You can contact Dr. Bob on his AirBnB listing: shorturl.at/uABNS
Episode 2: Manhattan - Filmmaker Matthew Taylor
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07/07/20 • 20 min
Is Manhattan "The truest melting pot in the United States"? Filmmaker Mathew Taylor, who produced "Marcel Duchamp: The Art of the Possible" believes so and he walked every street on the island of Manhattan to learn firsthand. Taylor shares a funny stories, insider tips, on the ground anecdotes, and explains why the funnest thing to do on Manhattan, perhaps the worlds most famous island, is to just walk around!
Episode: 1 "Christmas Island (Australia)" - "Every Passport Stamp" founder Stefan Krasowski
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06/29/20 • 15 min
It's hard to get to Christmas Island. It's located ~1,000 miles west of Australia and few direct flights. It took Stefan Krasowski, founder of the "Every Passport Stamp" world travel group, several years for the stars to align to make a visit in the middle of the island's renowned annual crab migration!
I knew very little about the Christmas Island so I found our discussion fascinating! Stefan has visited all the countries of the world and offers many useful travel tips!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Island Travel Podcast have?
Island Travel Podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
What topics does Island Travel Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, How To, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Island Travel Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode: 10 "Crete" - Suzanne McGrory' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Island Travel Podcast?
The average episode length on Island Travel Podcast is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Island Travel Podcast released?
Episodes of Island Travel Podcast are typically released every 8 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Island Travel Podcast?
The first episode of Island Travel Podcast was released on Jun 29, 2020.
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