Unlocked by Cerca

Welcome to Unlocked! A series of short chats with some of Cerca's amazing Concierges - the people who you can contact directly through the Cerca app to ask any questions you might have about your trip. Cerca Concierges are you friends to ask anywhere in the world. And what better way to get to know them than with a podcast? It's kind of what we do. Join Neil Inness, Co-Host of Passport and the Cerca Guide to Barcelona, for fun, casual, conversations with Cerca Concierges all over the world about their favorite things to experience in the cities they call home. ---- At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Our audio guides and travel podcasts - curated and voiced by locals - immerse you in some of the most incredible destinations on earth. Each one is packed with tips, recommendations, and insider knowledge. And the Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. Download the Cerca App for free now.

  1. Paris Unlocked: Meet Allison

    EPISODE 1

    Paris Unlocked: Meet Allison

    For this episode’s full show notes, download the free Cerca app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, early access to future episodes, and of course, the Cerca Concierge. --- There are few places in the world that captivate the collective imagination quite like Paris. But with a reputation for being the most romantic place on earth that exists side by side with stereotypes of snooty locals who view visitors with the kind of cool, detached, disdain that feels straight out of a French new wave film, how do you discover the real Paris? Well that’s what Cerca Concierge, Allison Isambert, is here for.  Alongside her work with Cerca, Allison is the Paris expert behind Tower to Bridge Tours.  Which makes her the perfect person to help us unlock Paris on this season of Unlocked.  So, without further ado, let’s get to know Allison. --- Cerca Unlocked is Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Neil Innes. Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  And check out Allison’s personalized tours of Paris, at Tower to Bridge Tours. --- At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals - like Frederick - to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. Download the Cerca App for free now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    16 min
  2. Paris Unlocked: 24 Hours in Paris with Allison

    EPISODE 2

    Paris Unlocked: 24 Hours in Paris with Allison

    For this episode’s full show notes, download the free Cerca app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, early access to future episodes, and of course, the Cerca Concierge. --- How can you possibly get to know a city like Paris in a mere 24 hours? It’s difficult sure. But Cerca Concierge and Tower to Bridge Tours founder, Allison Isambert, has never been one to shy away from a challenge.  So come wander through the City of Lights with Allison as she leads us through an unforgettable 24 hours in Paris. --- Cerca Unlocked is Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Neil Innes. Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  And check out Allison’s personalized tours of Paris, at Tower to Bridge Tours. --- At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals - like Frederick - to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. Download the Cerca App for free now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    12 min
  3. Paris Unlocked: An Ode to French Cuisine

    EPISODE 3

    Paris Unlocked: An Ode to French Cuisine

    For this episode’s full show notes, download the free Cerca app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, early access to future episodes, and of course, the Cerca Concierge. --- Is one of your dreams to sit in a cafe in Paris with an amazing glass of wine, an incredible cheeseboard, and a freshly baked baguette? Yeah. You’re not alone. And with good reason. France gave the world Haute Cuisine, and Paris has been a culinary capital of the world for most of modern history.  So it's no surprise that Cerca Concierge Allison Isambert has plenty of advice on the subject.  And not just fine dining, but the finer points of etiquette so that you can dine like a parisian no matter what restaurant you find yourself in. In this episode of Unlocked, Allison shares a local’s take on food in the City of Lights, and points you in the direction of some of her absolute favorite spots.   --- Cerca Unlocked is Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Neil Innes Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  And check out Allison’s personalized tours of Paris, at Tower to Bridge Tours. --- At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals - like Frederick - to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. Download the Cerca App for free now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    17 min
  4. Paris Unlocked: Museums and Meals

    EPISODE 4

    Paris Unlocked: Museums and Meals

    For this episode’s full show notes, download the free Cerca app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, early access to future episodes, and of course, the Cerca Concierge. --- Cerca Concierge, Allison Isambert, is an avid foodie with a passion for galleries, exhibitions and art shows. So in this, the final episode (for now anyway) of her Unlocked series, she’s sharing her love of both with you. Join Allison as she makes her case for why Paris is both the food and art capital of the world, and points you to the places that will make even the most jaded of skeptics acknowledge that she’s right. --- Cerca Unlocked is Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Neil Innes Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.  And check out Allison’s personalized tours of Paris, at Tower to Bridge Tours. --- At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals - like Frederick - to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. Download the Cerca App for free now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    15 min

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Welcome to Unlocked! A series of short chats with some of Cerca's amazing Concierges - the people who you can contact directly through the Cerca app to ask any questions you might have about your trip. Cerca Concierges are you friends to ask anywhere in the world. And what better way to get to know them than with a podcast? It's kind of what we do. Join Neil Inness, Co-Host of Passport and the Cerca Guide to Barcelona, for fun, casual, conversations with Cerca Concierges all over the world about their favorite things to experience in the cities they call home. ---- At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Our audio guides and travel podcasts - curated and voiced by locals - immerse you in some of the most incredible destinations on earth. Each one is packed with tips, recommendations, and insider knowledge. And the Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. Download the Cerca App for free now.

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