The Lost Geographer Podcast

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   Yannick is a flight attendant for SWISS International Airlines based out of its Zürich hub. In the first installment of the Flight Attendant Chronicles mini-series, we interview Yannick to talk about his job and the details that many may not even know.   Mentioned in this episode: Zürich, Switzerland Davos United States of America Zürich Airport San Francisco, California Los Angeles Chicago, Illinois Hong Kong Boeing 777 Airbus A320 Germany France United Kingdom Italy Tel Aviv, Israel Swiss German Italian language Canada

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We are headed back to the crossroads of Eurasia for a second time on the podcast! Tune in to get a second perspective on Turkey, a country that has been important historically since the beginning of mankind.   Mentioned in this episode: Syria Istanbul United States of America Turkmenistan Russia USSR Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan Bosnia and Herzegovina Istanbul New Airport China Bosphorus Bridge Anatolia Ankara Michigan Mesopotamia The Silk Road Bosphorus British Empire Greece Mustafa Kemal Atatürk İzmir Turkish language Greek language Arabic language Ottoman Empire Islam Kurban Bayrami Turkish Republic Day Doner Kebab Gyro Difference between Greek Yogurt and Turkish Yogurt Pilaf India Ayran Turkish tea recipe Turkish coffee recipe Nutuk

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details.   We revisit the United Kingdom, this time through the eyes of a northern Englishman as opposed to a southerner in our previous episode.   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 9 - Smart Budget Traveling Episode 5 - United Kingdom Madrid, Spain Carlisle Liverpool Wales Bangor-on-Dee Wigan Southport London Newcastle upon Tyne Scotland Glasgow Chicago, USA Scouse Irish English Ireland Canada Mancunian accent Yorkshire accent Yorkshire Illinois Midwestern American accent Michigan Wisconsin St. Louis Southern American accent Queen Elizabeth II British Royal Family Royal assent France Fish and chips Shepherd's pie Cottage pie Pasty Greggs (Pasty) Cinnamon challenge Cider India Pale Ale Brooklyn Bel Air Sour Sweden Kopparberg British humor It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Geordie Shore Jersey Shore Rick and Morty Mr. Bean Monty Python Seinfeld The Office (US version) The Office (UK version) Germany Vienna, Austria Chicago Cubs 2018 FIFA World Cup London 2012 Summer Olympics Wimbledon Tennis Championship Andy Murray Lake District England Joy Division Pink Floyd New Order Big Shaq UK Drill Duran Duran Phil Collins The Smiths The Who Led Zeppelin The xx U2 Rolling Stones Keith Richards Amtrak Edinburgh Ryanair National Express Virgin Trains 1984 (book) George Orwell

Dave Amos is a city planner and the host of the City Beautiful YouTube channel, a channel dedicated to urban planning and design, as well as all other topics around cities. As someone who is passionate about cities, he shares his love for them and his motivation for pursuing his career and creating his YouTube channel. In addition, we discuss why geography is important to city planning.   Mentioned in this episode: Wisconsin, United States of America Ithaca, New York Cornell University New York City Washington Heights Portland, Oregon University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Sacramento, California University of California at Berkley City Beautiful New Urbanism Chicago, Illinois Daniel Burnham Washington, DC National Mall (Washington DC) Alexandria, Virginia Arlington County, Virginia Silver Spring, Maryland Washington Metro Tysons, Virginia Reston, Virginia Vienna, Virginia Milwaukee Indiana Lake Michigan Michigan Avenue, Chicago China City Beautiful Twitter

Ever watched the James Bond 007 movie Casino Royale? We're going to the main location of the movie in this episode, Montenegro! Tune in to learn about this Balkan country who gained independence just 14 years ago.   Mentioned in this episode: Balkans United States of America Germany South Carolina North Carolina Utah New York Nevada Venice, Italy Durmitor Croatia Serbia Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania Ulcinj Podgorica Adriatic Sea Mediterranean Sea Ottoman Empire Turkey Cetinje Austro-Hungarian Empire Battle of Mojkovac Brad Pitt Kotor Casino Royale Serbian language Montenegrin language Yugoslavia Serbia and Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum Milo Đukanović Srebrenica massacre Serbian Orthodox Church Montenegrin Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Russia Islam Catholicism Hinduism Judaism Bosnian Bosniak Fascinada Our Lady of the Rocks Statehood Day Njeguški pršut (Prosciutto) Burek (Meat Pie) Rakija Plantaže 13. jul Wine Montenegro 10 Commandments Ostrog Monastery Petar II Petrović-Njegoš The Mountain Wreath The Bridge on the Drina Ivo Andrić

In this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast, we head to Indonesia. We dive deep into the rich and diverse history and culture of this archipelago of more than 17,000 islands.   Mentioned in this episode: Jakarta Kalimantan Seattle, Washington, USA Japan Surabaya New Capital Sulawesi Papua Bali Papua New Guinea Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language) India Malaysia Bahasa Melayu (Malaysian language) Islam Hinduism Catholicism Protestantism Confucianism Buddhism Netherlands Dutch Empire Japanese Empire Dutch language Suharto Javanese language Chinese Indonesian Sundanese Bandung Eid al-Fitr Ramadan Saudi Arabia Rendang Amsterdam Indonesian peanut sauce Thailand Satay Tahu Goreng (Fried tofu) Nusa Tenggara (Lesser Sunda Islands) Batik The Rainbow Troops

We're excited to have Sarah Dandashy back on the podcast! Sarah is a concierge and travel expert who created the brand, Ask a Concierge. If you haven't listened to the first episode with Sarah, make sure to check that out here! With the COVID-19 pandemic at different stages across the world, many people wonder when they can travel again. Many borders are still closed and the travel experience looks incredibly different right now. Our interview will cover the current state of affairs (as of the end of June 2020) and predictions for the future of travel. If you're a traveler, you sure don't want to miss this episode. Mentioned in the episode: Ask a Concierge (Sarah's website) Los Angeles, California, USA Lebanon Saudi Arabia London, United Kingdom Atlanta, Georgia Washington, DC New York City, NY COVID-19 Chicago, Illinois Boeing 737 Indiana Indiana Dunes National Park Bali, Indonesia India CARES Act Stimulus Check Emirates (airline) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Beijing, China Germany European Union Canada Australia Argentina Ask a Concierge Instagram Ask a Concierge Twitter Ask a Concierge Facebook Page

We're back to the Baltics, and to Lithuania for a second time on this episode. We're joined by Aiste, who gives a comprehensive perspective on Lithuania, based on her experiences of having lived all across the world. Mentioned in this episode: United Kingdom United States of America Canada São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal Tenerife, Spain Ibiza Dubai, United Arab Emirates Vilnius Kaunas Baltic Sea Latvia Russia Kaliningrad Poland Belarus Germany Connecticut Washington, DC Toronto Boston, Massachussetts New York City, New York Virginia Beach, Virginia Euro France Litas Lithuanian language Russian language Siberia Gulag The Baltic Way Estonia Lithuanian Song Festival Chicago, Illinois Lithuanian American Polish American Warsaw Singing Revolution Arabic language Joninės (Midsummer Festiva) Užgavėnės (Spring Festival) Cepelinai (Dumpings) Saltibarsciai (Beet soup) Borscht Gira Rugine Duona (Dark Rye Bread) Kiaulės Ausis (Pig Ears) Bulviniai Blynai (Potato Pancakes) Gazpacho Islam Catholicism India Kazakhstan Bosnia and Herzegovina Denmark Erasmus Programme Nida UNESCO World Heritage Site Amber Eurovision Song Contest The Roop On Fire by The Roop Basketball Toronto Raptors National Basketball Association (NBA) Arvydas Sabonis Jonas Valančiūnas Linas Kleiza Unseen Lithuania

This is the second of our two-part interview with Sayaka Kozawa, a Finnair flight attendant from Japan. Join us as we continue to chronicle the lives and jobs of flight attendants to understand how integral they are to making sure you have a pleasant flight. If you haven't listened to the first part of my interview with Sayaka about Japan, make sure you check that out as well here! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 149 - Japan Finnair Canada English language Japan Emirates Japanese language Finland Helsinki Tokyo North Pole Episode 123 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles (Pt. 3): Not Just a Sky Barista Boeing 777 Boeing Airbus A380 Airbus Airbus A350 Airbus A330

Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun! We're headed to one of the largest countries in East Asia, which has one of the most interesting and richest cultures in the world. Our guest Sayaka is a flight attendant from Japan, and she talks all about her home country! This episode is the first part of my two-part interview, wherein the second part is about her job as a flight attendant! So stay tuned for that as well. Mentioned in this episode: Nagoya Tokyo Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Airlines Helsinki, Finland Finnair Honshu Hokkaido Kyushu Shikoku China South Korea Russia Osaka Fukuoka Mount Fuji 2002 FIFA World Cup United States of America Japanese Bowing Etiquette Netherlands Christianity Tokugawa Shogunate Buddhism Obon Festival Japanese language Chinese language Kanji Hiragana Katakana Sushi Miso Soup Shiba Inu Beer in Japan Japanese Highball Sake Hōjicha Anime Manga Toyota Kyoto Shinkansen Train (Japanese bullet train) Haruki Murakami A Wild Sheep Chase

Alex and Geoff are two Americans who live in Germany and have their own podcast, Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey. Their podcast is all about expat life, which is why I thought it'd be a great idea to have them on the podcast. Tune in to listen to their experiences! NOTE: At the time of recording, it was 10 am local time for me, so I, unfortunately, couldn't join them in enjoying libations. Mentioned in this episode: Berlin, Germany Rhode Island, United States of America Flughafen Berlin-Tegel EuroTrip Vienna, Austria San Francisco Bay Area, California Cologne Prenzlauer Berg Neukölln Starbucks COVID-19 Pandemic Angela Merkel New York, NY Wonder Bread Aldi Lidl Edeka Russia Jewel-Osco Virginia Kroger Meijer Mariano's Whole Foods Market Mundo Lingo AGDW Facebook Page AGDW Instagram AGDW Website

In today's globalized world, it's incredibly important to be respectful of those who come from different backgrounds, especially when it comes to humor. With that said, as the saying goes, "laughter is the best medicine." We also don't want to lose our ability to laugh at or make jokes about things that are funny. And highlighting cultural differences can be incredibly entertaining. Neel Kolhatkar is an Australian comedian from Sydney who focuses on cultural humor. He set out to find out where the line between cultural humor and disrespecting another culture lies through his YouTube series Crossing the Line.   Mentioned in this episode: Kog Dog Charles D Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia Sydney Lil Wayne Waka Flocka Flame Nepal India Russell Peters Crossing the Line Islam Neel's Facebook Page Neel's Instagram Neel's Twitter Neel's TikTok Email Neel for Business Inquiries

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to the world's largest country for a second time on the podcast. Our guest today is Ekaterina from Russia. As someone who has lived on both the far east and European regions of Russia, she offers a very wide perspective on the country. Tune in to learn about Russia!   Mentioned in this episode: Ekaterina's Instagram Saint Petersburg Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Alaska, United States Japan Pacific Ocean Austria Gulf of Finland Finland Siberia Novosibirsk Krasnodar Krasnoyarsk Russian Orthodox Church Maslenitsa Shrovetide (Forgiveness Sunday) Old New Year World War II Victory Day Nazi Germany Germany Moscow Red Square Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, Soviet Union) Perestroika 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Canada Australia Russian language German language High German Austrian German Vienna Salzburg Borscht Shchi Okroshka Schnitzel Olivier Salad Blini Semechki Kvass Vodka Leo Tolstoy War and Peace Anna Karenina Fyodor Dostoyevsky Mikhail Bulgakov The Master and Margarita

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. For our third installment of the Expat Expectations mini-series, we're speaking with Brenna Burrows, creator of the Living Asian vlog. An American, she is on her second stint of living in China. She's had a lot of great experiences, and she was gracious enough to share it in this episode. Listen in to learn all about her story!   Mentioned in this episode: Living Asian Vlog Living Asian Blog Brenna's Instagram Utah, United States Qingdao, China Chinese language Changsha Hunan Province Korean Peninsula Nicaragua Spanish Language Germany

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed to the heart of South America in this episode to Bolivia! Due to its geography, Bolivia is incredibly diverse in both its environment and people. Our guest for this episode is Fiorella Yriberry, a Bolivian who is so incredibly proud of her country. She provides an incredible perspective on Bolivia, and her account is definitely worth tuning into. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Mentioned in this episode: Cochabamba United States of America North Canton, Ohio Rome, Italy Cleveland Brazil Santa Cruz de la Sierra La Paz Mi Teleférico (La Paz Cable Car) Sucre Spain Spanish Empire Potosi Spanish language Lake Titicaca Inca Empire Peru Salar de Uyuni Dollar sign Mexican Peso Amazon Rainforest Carnaval de Oruro Oruro Aymara language Bolivian Quechua language Sonso de Yuca Quinoa Sopa de Mani (Peanut soup) Chuño Phuti Trancapecho Francesinha Portugal Singani Argentina Tarija Malbec grape Evo Morales Palacio de Sal Edmundo Paz Soldán Rio Fugitivo El Reino de la Cocaina Coca tea

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria! Our guest today is Juliet Leuna, host of the Juliet Leuna Podcast! Her podcast is all about Nigeria, so make sure to check it out as well. Mentioned in this episode: Lagos, Nigeria Cape Town, South Africa Juliet Leuna Podcast Niger Lake Chad Chad Cameroon Adamawa Highlands Jos Plateau Obudu Niger River Igbo People Yoruba People Hausa People Abuja Port Harcourt Kano Enugu Eko Atlantic Dubai, United Arab Emirates Niger Delta Norway Anthony Joshua Muhammadu Buhari Barack Obama British Empire Colonial Nigeria Nigerian Naira (currency) First Storey Building Badagry Egungun Festival Odunde Festival (Nigerian New Year) Chinua Achebe Argungu Fishing Festival Nollywood Hollywood Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Christianity Islam Nigerian Pidgin English Jamaica Jamaican patois Jollof Rice Richard Quest Ghana Senegal Zobo drink Egusi Soup Aliko Dangote Folorunso Alakija African Trilogy Things Fall Apart Arrow of God No Longer at Ease Half of a Yellow Sun Aké: The Years of Childhood Wole Soyinka Open City Teju Cole

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to Scandinavia, and to Norway for a second time. My guest on this podcast is Sylvia Flote, a Norwegian model living in the UK. We talk everything from metal to classical compositions, and state-run liquor stores that close Saturday afternoon to being able to see the Prime Minister's tax return (as a Norwegian). Tune in to learn more!   Mentioned in this episode: Sylvia's Instagram London, United Kingdom Romania Latvia Rome, Italy Paris, France Church Point, Lousiana, USA Mardi Gras Nuremberg, Germany Nuremberg Trials Ålesund Ulsteinvik Hareid Bergen Trondheim Ibiza, Spain Oslo Marka Episode 138 - Hungary Hungary World War II New Jersey New York City Texas Carlsberg Denmark Japan Erna Solberg Bokmål Denmark-Norway (1524-1814) Ivar Aasen Nynorsk Voss Extreme Sports Week Jonsok (Midsummer) Akvavit Klubb (potato and sausage dumplings) Farikal (sheep and cabbage) Steinbit India National Minimum Age Drinking Law (US) Puerto Rico Mexico Edvard Grieg In the hall of the Mountain King Henrik Ibsen Edvard Munch The Scream A-ha Take on Me A Frog in the Fjord (Book & Blog) France

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed to southern Africa to learn all about Zimbabwe in this episode. Coming up on its 40th anniversary of independence, there's a lot to learn about this country. Tune in as we have Confidence Nyirenda, host of the One Percent Podcast, talk all about his home country. Mentioned in this episode: Eastern Highlands Harare University of Zimbabwe Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Blockchain India South Africa Mozambique Botswana Zambia Victoria Falls Rhodesia Mutare Manicaland Province Nyanga Mt. Nyangani Filial piety Shona people Shona language (Northern) Ndebele people Southern Ndebele are native to South Africa (Northern) Ndebele language Bulawayo Silicon Valley British Empire United Kingdom Canaan Banana Robert Mugabe Cecil Rhodes Malawi South Rhodesia African Traditional Religion Christianity Pentecostalism COVID-19 Jacaranda Festival Black Coffee African House Music Harare Carnival Brazil Cricket Football (soccer) Sadza Roadrunner chicken Maheu Chibuku Uganda United States of America Nigeria Maxwell Chikumbutso Elon Musk The Two Weeks in November Excelgate

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. The second installment of our Expat Expectations mini-series features Paula Barnes, the creator of the Truly Expat blog. Paula is an Australian-born, dual passport owning expatriate who has lived through 7 postings over 12 years. She's also a mother to three children and a rescue dog. In this episode, we cover Paula's expatriation journey and some tips to those who are looking to expatriate or have recently expatriated.  Mentioned in this episode: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Taiwan Seoul, South Korea Japan Hong Kong Malaysia Singapore Italy New Zealand Soju Germany Chinese-Australian China Chinatown Italian-Australian Irish-American Boston, Massachusetts, USA Ireland United Kingdom Truly Expat Blog Truly Expat Instagram Truly Expat Facebook

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. The podcast is back, and today's episode features Steph Fuccio, the host of the Geopats Podcast that covers plenty of different aspects of expat life. She's on today's episode to talk about the podcast and her own experiences as an expat, as she's spent the last 17 years or so living away from her home country.   Mentioned in this episode Free Call: Signature Cross-Cultural Consulting for Expats United States of America Geopats Podcast Berlin, Germany Cologne German language United Kingdom Australia Oktoberfest Nanjing, China Steph's Website Steph's Instagram Steph's Twitter