Curious Pavel - History meets Travel

Welcome to the Curious Pavel Podcast Sessions, hosted by the most positive person you will ever meet. We get in touch with tour guides or knowledgeable locals and ask them about their area, so you don't have to. We speak about food, drinks, accommodation, prices, and sightseeing. That way you can: 1) Travel remotely in the comfort of your chair 2) Have a guide book when you decide to visit the destination in person Occasionally, we throw a curious travel story 😉 Learn something new with every episode 📚 The show is running weekly. New episode every Sunday, 2 PM (UK)

Why Do Paper Cuts Hurt So Much 😢 #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E15

Why do paper cuts hurt so much??? Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading until here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #curious #curiouspavelexplains #papercuts

05-08
00:59

Electric Vehicles First Came Out In The 19th Century 😲 #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E14

Everybody is talking about electric cars these days and how these vehicles are the future. But what if I tell you electric vehicles first came to the world in the 19th century?! That's mad... but also true!  Let me explain... Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #bell

05-01
00:59

Why Do We Keep The Tea In TEA BAGS 🍵 #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E13

After the previous episode when we talked about the origins of AFTERNOON TEA, it is perfect timing to mention WHY TEAS ARE KEPT IN BAGS. And although China used tea bags way early around the 8th century, the story of how teabags become popular in the west is more curious.  Let me explain... Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #tea #teabags

04-24
00:57

Origins Of The Afternoon Tea In Britain 🍵 #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E12

You know Brits love their afternoon tea. You've heard about it. You know about it.  But I bet you don't know about the origin 💵 Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #afternoontea

04-17
00:59

Why Do We Say Bless You When Someone Sneezes #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E11

Bless you (or God Bless You) is what we say when someone sneezes. It's almost automatic, isn't it? We do it without even thinking but I bet you never asked yourself where this phrase comes from! Let me explain... Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #sneeze

04-10
00:59

Why is Blue For Boys And Pink For Girls #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E10

Blue for boys and pink for girls. That is what comes to people's heads but I bet you never asked yourself why. I can also bet you that you did not know it was the other way around! Let me explain... Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #bell

04-03
00:49

St Valentine's Day: Origins #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E9

Why do people celebrate St Valentine's Day ► You see people celebrating St Valentine's every year ♥️ You probably celebrate it, too.    But I bet you never asked yourself about the origin of it and why is it called St Valentine's.  Well, Let me explain... Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #love #curiouspavelexplains #stvalentines #history

03-27
00:59

Meet Sofia... 🇧🇬 #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E8

When you hear the name SOFIA you probably imagine a beautiful girl but there is much more to this name! Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #sofia

03-20
00:59

Why Chinese New Year Falls On A Different Day Every Year #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E7

You know Chinese New Year is celebrated every year. I am pretty sure you have noticed the date changes BUT I BET you never asked yourself WHY IS THIS HAPPENING. Let me explain in this video... Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #cny

03-13
00:59

Why Do Cats Purr? #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E6

You know cats make this relaxing purring sound... but I bet you never asked yourself HOW they make it or even WHY they do it! Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #purr

03-06
00:59

Where Saved By The Bell Comes From 🔔 #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E5

SAVED BY THE BELL! You have heard or even used this expression but I bet you never asked yourself where does it come from... Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #bell

02-27
00:58

Why UK Has 2 Separate Taps For Water 🚰 #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E4

The frustration of 2 water taps in the UK is real 🚰 But I bet you never asked yourself WHY! 💵 It all goes back to the past when people were cautious of contamination. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #uk

02-20
00:58

Why Are Flamingos Pink? 🦩 #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E3

Yes, flamingos are pink. BUT YOU WILL BE SHOCKED to find out this is not the flamingo's original color! The pink color of the long-legged birds is due to the fact of what they eat! Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #flamingo

02-13
00:59

Why Seashells Sound Like Ocean #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E2

SEASHELLS! They sound like the ocean but I bet you never asked yourself WHY 😏  Remember today's date, as today's the day you get to know this 🦝 Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains #seashells

02-06
00:57

Why is Boxing Day called Boxing Day? #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E1

Why is boxing day called boxing day? Definition of the term- you might actually be surprised to hear that boxing day has nothing to do with the sport of boxing. Instead, it is related to presents. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains

01-30
00:59

Curious Pavel Explains (The WHY/HOW Daily) #CuriousPavelExplains 🤓 S04E0

Series explaining daily stuff things you never ask yourself about. like why we say "fingers crossed". Where expressions like SAVED BY THE BELL or YOU CAN HEAR A PIN DROP comes from. Or what about BOXING DAY? Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http://share.epidemicsound.com/3fQvgt Subscribe for more content: https://goo.gl/XsnIgZ ===== 🎥 My Video Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/video-equipment 🎧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 👨🏻 Are you a Content Creator? Here is a list of useful websites: http://www.curiouspavel.com/useful-websites 🔗 Let's connect: https://www.curiouspavel.com/links ===== 🙏 Thank you so much for taking the time and reading till here. Please give me a few more and leave a review or share this episode. This helps a lot! #history #curiouspavelexplains

01-23
00:59

🇨🇾 Travel to Cyprus - the country with 320 sunny days per year | S03E36

Learn curious facts about Cyprus - the travel guide you need even if you do not travel to the destination. ===== ► About the guest: I’m an optimistic and joyful person who believes in kindness and the quote “who lives sees, but who travels sees more”. So, I’m trying to make the most out of my days working on projects, events or social media, and while always traveling. ===== ► Facts about Cyprus: The population of Cyprus is around 1,2 million & there are more than 1,5 million cats (check out the cat sanctuary: Tala Monastery Cat Park) Sunshine: on average 320 days (61 days on average in London) You can travel the whole country in around 7 hours! (9,251 km²) Nicosia is the only divided capital city in the world. Awarded for cleanest waters and beaches in Europe. There are salt lakes in Larnaca that gather thousands of flamingos few times a year! Cypriot Agrino (mouflon) is a kind of wild sheep that is found only in Cyprus. There are beaches protecting Carretta Carretta turtles In Cyprus, and more specifically in Paphos, it’s supposed to be the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite (Petra tou Romiou beach) In less than 30 minutes, you can get from the mountains to the beach! Make sure you visit the sea caves and Avakas Gorge in Paphos, learn the history of the country in Nicosia, enjoy literally all the crystal clear beaches in Ayia Napa and Protaras, as well as MUSAN, the Museum of Underwater Sculpture. ╼ ╍ ╾ Let's connect: http://www.curiouspavel.com/links 🇬🇧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 🇺🇸 My Podcast Equipment: http://curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment-us/ ╼ ╍ ╾ #europe #cyprus #travel

11-21
39:05

🇦🇷 🗣Travel to Patagonia & The Most Southern City in The World | EP 35 | A Beautiful Region in South America

Visit Patagonia in South America ► You have probably heard of Patagonia. No, not the clothing company! I am talking about the region in the southern part of South America, governed by Argentina and Chile. The area covers a section of the Andes mountains, lakes fjords, glaciers, deserts & steppes. It is so rich in landscapes that nature lovers can find almost anything! =====   ► About the guest:   Alex is the co-founder of Career Gappers, a blog that inspires and helps people to build travel experiences into their busy working lives. He is passionate about the life-changing benefits of taking long-term travel career breaks and short-term workcations. You can follow @CareerGappers on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.   =====   ► Mentions in the Podcast and useful information:  Our recommended Patagonia itineraries for 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks: https://careergappers.com/patagonia-itinerary-travel-guide General Patagonia backpacking guide: https://careergappers.com/backpacking-in-patagonia A guide to hiking the Torres Del Paine W Trek for first-timers: https://careergappers.com/torres-del-paine-w-trek Things to do in Ushuaia: https://careergappers.com/things-to-do-in-ushuaia Things to do in El Calafate: https://careergappers.com/things-to-do-in-el-calafate Things to do in Bariloche: https://careergappers.com/things-to-do-in-bariloche How to get around Patagonia by bus: https://careergappers.com/how-to-get-around-patagonia ╼ ╍ ╾ Let's connect: http://www.curiouspavel.com/links 🇬🇧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 🇺🇸 My Podcast Equipment: http://curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment-us/ ╼ ╍ ╾ Music By: Rising Spirits Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox #patagonia #argentina #chile #travel

08-15
29:36

🇩🇪 🗣Travel to Berlin, Germany - The city with more bridges than Venice | ft @leandrahaupt EP 34

Visit Berlin, Germany ► Did you know that Berlin has more bridges than Venice? I was amazed by that fact as Venice being a city surrounded by water. We did not stop there, of course. This episode will teach you a lot about Berlin as a city and Germany as a whole: culture, sightseeing, food, drinks. Best Cafés in Berlin: 5 elefants  Bonanza  Companion  Black apron  Father carpenter  Silo Home Isla    Best vegan / vegetarian / vegetarian friendly restaurants:  Seerose  Daluma Babel Sahara Imbiss  Hamy Chen Che    Bakeries:  Albatros  Zeit für Brot  Eurogida Neukölln (Turkish supermarket with amazing Turkish bakery)    Parks / forests: Tiergarten  Wuhlheide  Körnerpark Treptower Park  Frohnau  Grunewald    Best techno Clubs: Berghain  About blank  Sisyphos ► Connect with Leandra: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/pure-happy-healthy  Website: www.Leandra-Haupt.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leandrahaupt ╼ ╍ ╾ Let's connect: http://www.curiouspavel.com/links 🇬🇧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 🇺🇸 My Podcast Equipment: http://curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment-us/ ╼ ╍ ╾ Music By: Rising Spirits Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox #berlin #germany #travel #travelpodcast

07-25
36:14

🇸🇱 🗣Travel to Sierra Leone ft @ianMpackham | the country in Africa where the free slaves were dropped off EP 33

In episode 33 we are conquering a new continent: AFRICA! ❤️ We are travelling to a country that I only know through Leonardo DiCaprio's appearance in Blood Diamond. The name's Sierra Leone. Our guide for the day is called Ian who has visited Sierra Leone numerous times. Scroll down to read more about Ian and more information about Sierra Leone. Happy listening! ╼ ╍ ╾ About Ian:  Ian is an award-winning freelance travel writer, adventurer and after-dinner speaker. The author of two travelogues, he has also contributed words to the likes of Africa Geographic, Adventure Travel, and TNT as well as two Bradt travel anthologies. Fascinated by off-beat destinations, he specialises in Africa and has spent more than two years travelling around the continent largely by locally-available transport, including a five-month stint on Sierra Leone’s Banana Islands. Ian has spoken to a wide variety of schools and organisations, giving his motivational and enthusiastic account of life in adventure.    ╼ ╍ ╾ Connect with Ian:  Website: encircleafrica.org   Twitter & Instagram: @ianMpackham     ╼ ╍ ╾ Mentions in the podcast: There's something for everyone: history, beaches, wildlife and tropical island escapes, mostly easily accessible from the capital on the Freetown peninsula.  Freetown: The capital & a fascinating insight into the country's origins as a colony for freed slaves. Don't miss the Cotton Tree and neighbouring National Museum; http://www.thetravelmagazine.net/travel-guide-freetown-sierra-leone.html?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=b2a832cc69-TTM_Newsletter_+20180123&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c0dd37f48f-b2a832cc69-180983929 Beaches: Everything from white to orange and black sands  Banana Islands: Accessed via the village of Kent, for relaxing days and water-based adventures; https://encircleafrica.org/blog/the-top-small-islands-in-africa-to-visit/  Turtle Islands: Provide a look into one of West Africa's most isolated communities; https://africageographic.com/blog/sierra-leones-turtle-islands-ultimate-digital-detox/OK National Park: Hippos and elephants in the far north  Food & drink: plenty of fresh fish, lobster, beef & chicken. Also, try crin crin (leaf stew)  Visas: Easy to get, and can be arranged online before arriving.  Safety: https://encircleafrica.org/blog/is-sierra-leone-safe/ ╼ ╍ ╾ Let's connect: http://www.curiouspavel.com/links 🇬🇧 My Podcast Equipment: http://www.curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment 🇺🇸 My Podcast Equipment: http://curiouspavel.com/podcast-equipment-us/ ╼ ╍ ╾ Music By: Rising Spirits Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox #sierraleone #africa #travel #travelpodcast

07-18
30:49

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