Where's Next?

Jack Thompson
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Welcome, dear listeners to "Where's Next?" The podcast that invites you to join us on a captivating exploration to the heart and soul of countries from every corner of the globe. In each episode, we embark on a journey to unravel a country's history, its origin story, and the unique elements that make it truly iconic, helping you explore with an additional layer of knowledge in your backpack. So if you are a travel enthusiast, history geek or simply want to know a bit more about the countries that make up planet earth then please join us as we discover the countries of the world.

Episodes

  1. WHERE'S NEXT? PANAMA

    17/03/2024

    WHERE'S NEXT? PANAMA

    In this episode we are going to look at the key indigenous groups and their battle to keep their way of life. The Effects of the Spanish, the Gran Colombia, we have to talk about the canal and we will finally luck at panamas independence before a little bit of recent history. Make sure to check out the website for more information on Panama at: www.backpackersblueprint.com https://www.backpackersblueprint.com/north-america/panama https://www.backpackersblueprint.com/post/panama-city-best-things-to-do https://www.backpackersblueprint.com/post/island-hopping-san-blas-island https://www.backpackersblueprint.com/post/bocas-del-toro-hostels For further reading check out: https://www.britannica.com/place/Panama https://www.wikipedia.org/panama https://pancanal.com/en/

    33 min
  2. WHERE'S NEXT? COSTA RICA

    03/03/2024

    WHERE'S NEXT? COSTA RICA

    Explore the rich history of Costa Rica in this podcast journey. From ancient archaeology, to modern times, discover the milestones that have shaped this beautiful country. Perfect for history enthusiasts and travelers alike. 🌎🏛️ www.backpackersblueprint.com https://www.backpackersblueprint.com/north-america/costa-rica Bibliography for you to explore https://costarica.org/facts/history/ https://philip.greenspun.com/cr/moon/history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guayabo_National_Monument https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1453/

    28 min
  3. WHERES NEXT? NICARAGUA

    17/02/2024

    WHERES NEXT? NICARAGUA

    Going to Nicaragua? Here is your chance to understand more about the country as Architect Jack Thompson explores the origin story of the country from the indigenous inhabitants, to the Spanish invasion, British intervention, rebel uprisings, US occupation, the Somoza years and the formation of the Sandinista before finishing on modern day politics. www.backpackersblueprint.com https://www.backpackersblueprint.com/north-america/nicaragua References for the show for further exploration: https://www.wikipedia.org/ https://www.britannica.com/place/Nicaragua/Cultural-institutions https://www.getyourguide.co.uk https://www.jstor.org

    35 min
  4. WHERE'S NEXT? GUATEMALA

    04/02/2024

    WHERE'S NEXT? GUATEMALA

    If you have ever wondered how Guatemala formed as a country then you are listening to the right podcast. Architect Jack Thompson looks over the history of this beautiful country to give us a better understanding of the events that led to its formation. www.backpackersblueprint.com https://www.backpackersblueprint.com/north-america/guatemala Show Notes and Bibliography for further reading. Websites https://www.britannica.com/topic/Maya-people https://www.tikalnationalpark.org/ https://www.britannica.com https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000135796.pdf https://www.spanish.academy/blog Books History Encyclopedia The Complete History of Architecture Documentaries Slice History

    37 min
  5. WHERE'S NEXT? MEXICO

    21/01/2024

    WHERE'S NEXT? MEXICO

    In the first episode of its kind, we are going to discover the history of Mexico, from the Mayans to the Aztecs, exploring the effects of the Spanish before talking festival, spirits, food and music. For our journey: www.backpackersblueprint.com www.backpackersblueprint.com/mexico Additional Podcasts to explore: The BBC food program - A beginners guide to Mezcal The Agave Road Trip

    39 min
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Welcome, dear listeners to "Where's Next?" The podcast that invites you to join us on a captivating exploration to the heart and soul of countries from every corner of the globe. In each episode, we embark on a journey to unravel a country's history, its origin story, and the unique elements that make it truly iconic, helping you explore with an additional layer of knowledge in your backpack. So if you are a travel enthusiast, history geek or simply want to know a bit more about the countries that make up planet earth then please join us as we discover the countries of the world.

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  • Creator
    Jack Thompson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © BackpackersBlueprint Media Production
  • Show Website
    Where's Next?