Discovery Map® Travel Podcast

Mark Ciociola
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Discovery Map® Travel Podcast

The Discovery Map Travel Podcast takes you on a journey each week to a unique destination through the eyes of someone who is an expert on that area. Join us as we dissect each locale and get down to what each place is really about and exactly why we would want to experience it. You never know what you might find out, you might just be inspired to add a destination to your bucket list that you have never considered before.

  1. 12/25/2017

    Ep. 24: Russia - Part 2

    This is part two of our conversation with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020. Francis Tapon’s Websites: http://francistapon.com http://TheHiddenEurope.com http://Africa54.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en https://www.rt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok https://www.couchsurfing.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Land https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard

    37 min

  2. 12/18/2017

    Ep. 23: Russia - Part 1

    On this episode we are going to be talking with Francis Tapon about Russia. We not only talk about visiting Russia, but we also talk about its culture, its politics, its relationship with the west and so much more. Francis is the author of The Hidden Europe - What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us, Hike Your Own Hike and he is currently working on a book entitled The Unseen Africa due out in 2020. Francis Tapon’s Websites: http://francistapon.com http://TheHiddenEurope.com http://Africa54.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masha_and_the_Bear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/?lng=en https://www.rt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekaterinburg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladivostok https://www.couchsurfing.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borscht https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Land https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard

    41 min

  3. 11/06/2017

    Ep. 22: Carefree & Cave Creek, Arizona

    On this episode, we travel to the old west of Carefree & Cave Creek, Arizona with our guests Diane Schure & Evelyn Johnson.  Links to this episode's sponsors: http://www.sanderson-ford.com http://haroldscorral.com Links to things mentioned in the episode: http://cavecreekmuseum.org http://haroldscorral.com http://www.bigearlsgreasyeats.com http://oreganos.com/locations/cave-creek/ http://www.bryansbarbecue.com https://buffalochipsaloon.com http://cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com https://carefreepumpkingarden.com https://wildwestdayscavecreek.com http://www.sonoranartsleague.org/hidden_in_the_hills_studio_tou.php http://carefreetea.com http://cafebink.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload your travel photos to Instagram and use the #DiscoveryMap

    49 min

  4. 10/30/2017

    Ep. 21: Beaufort, South Carolina

    On this episode of the Discovery Map Travel Podcast we learn about the second oldest settlement in South Carolina, we talk about authentic vs. contrived tourist destinations and we learn what makes Grand Live Oaks so special…as we talk to Billy Keyserling, the mayor of Beaufort, SC. Links to things mentioned in the episode: Billy Keyserling’s site - http://mayorbilly.com http://www.cityofbeaufort.org http://www.beaufortsc.org http://spanishmosstrail.com https://www.bftwaterfestival.com http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sheldon_Church_Ruins http://breakwatersc.com https://www.facebook.com/TheOldBullTavern/ http://www.saltusrivergrill.com http://redrooster.letseat.at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Steamer-Oyster-and-Steakhouse/117325684951864 Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload your travel photos to Instagram and use the #DiscoveryMap

    47 min

  5. 05/03/2017

    Ep. 20: Providence, Rhode Island

    On this episode we talk with Elise Swearingen from GoProvidence.com. We talk to her about this capital city located in the smallest state in the USA. You can follow them here:  Twitter: @ProvidenceRI Instagram: @GoProvidence Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.pvdairport.com http://www.goprovidence.com http://www.july4thbristolri.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Baptist_Church_in_America http://whitehorsenewport.com http://risdmuseum.org http://www.alexandanicitycenter.com/ice-skating http://www.childrenmuseum.org http://www.rwpzoo.org http://federalhillprov.com http://waterfire.org http://bignazo.com http://www.frogandtoadstore.com http://homestyleri.com http://www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com http://losandesri.com http://providencecoalfiredpizza.com https://www.scialobakery.com   Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win $100!

    32 min

  6. 10/10/2016

    Ep. 19: Crystal Coast, North Carolina

    On this episode we talk with Carol Lohr from the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority about this picturesque region along the North Carolina coast.  Crystal Coast Tourism Authority http://www.crystalcoastnc.org Episode Sponsors: http://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com http://www.hungrytowntours.com Links mentioned in the episode: http://beaufortncevents.com http://beauforthistoricsite.org http://www.crystalcoastlady.com https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm http://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park http://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores http://www.tryonpalace.org http://www.circa-81.com http://ncseafoodfestival.org http://www.newportpigcooking.com https://mumfest.com http://www.swansborofestivals.com http://www.thebigrock.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Follow Discovery Map of the Crystal Coast: https://www.instagram.com/discoverymap_crystalcoast/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!

    39 min

  7. 09/05/2016

    Ep. 18: Helsinki, Finland

    On this episode I talk to Leena Karppinen who is the Public Relations coordinator with Visit Helsinki. She is here today to talk with us about her hometown of Helsinki, Finland. Visit Helsinki’s site: http://www.visithelsinki.fi Links for places mentioned in the episode: https://www.finnair.com http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/ http://www.kiasma.fi/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porvoo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turku https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallio http://www.seahorse.fi http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/   Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!

    57 min

  8. 08/22/2016

    Ep. 17: Australia

    On this episode we talk to Megan Jerrard who runs the blog Mapping Megan. We talk to her about her native Austraila. You can read more about her travels at MappingMegan.com. Her site has won numerous awards definitely worth checking out. We talk about platypus, kangaroo, & kuala. We tell you how you can climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge and we learn where the reference to down under came from.  Meg’s site: https://www.mappingmegan.com Links for places mentioned in the episode: https://www.qantas.com https://www.virginaustralia.com https://tigerair.com.au http://taronga.org.au http://www.bridgeclimb.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coober_Pedy https://tasmania.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map: https://www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Upload Your Travel Photos to Instagram using #DiscoveryMap for a chance to win!

    37 min
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The Discovery Map Travel Podcast takes you on a journey each week to a unique destination through the eyes of someone who is an expert on that area. Join us as we dissect each locale and get down to what each place is really about and exactly why we would want to experience it. You never know what you might find out, you might just be inspired to add a destination to your bucket list that you have never considered before.

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  • Creator
    Mark Ciociola
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2017
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright Discovery Map International
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