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In the Know!Portugal Language: History and Modern DayDid you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide? How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size? Did you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide? How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size? Who were the Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery? Listen to this podcast to find out how this...2024-09-1925 minIn the Know!Portugal Language: History and Modern DayDid you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide? How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size? Did you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide? How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size? Who were the Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery? Listen to this podcast to find out how this...2024-09-1925 min
In the Know!Travel Bug, Marketa and MillyDiann Schindler, DiannAbroad, takes us back to her 3rd grade geography class in Hamilton, Ohio, when her first thought of travelling outside the United States burst forth, infiltrating her head and her heart. She was nine years old. But, it wasn't until decades later that she truly acted on that notion, with full conviction, and came to understand that travelling is all about the people...meeting people from all walks of life and lands. Making connections is the true essence of broadening horizons, tolerance, understanding, and love. Diann tells us about two women she met: Marketa in...2022-05-1820 minIn the Know!Travel Bug, Marketa and MillyDiann Schindler, DiannAbroad, takes us back to her 3rd grade geography class in Hamilton, Ohio, when her first thought of travelling outside the United States burst forth, infiltrating her head and her heart. She was nine years old. But, it wasn't until decades later that she truly acted on that notion, with full conviction, and came to understand that travelling is all about the people...meeting people from all walks of life and lands. Making connections is the true essence of broadening horizons, tolerance, understanding, and love. Diann tells us about two women she met: Marketa in...2022-05-1820 min
In the Know!Frustrations and Joys: My PortugalThis is my first podcast of 2022! Why? You'll just have to listen. Meanwhile, here is the supporting information. Here I am in Cascais, PT... my 40 minutes trek once a week from my apartment in Monte Estoril. Below, pics of the Men's International Tennis Tournament. The Estoril Open. That's Gasquet serving. Great day! Dinner on the ocean with Cidalia and Nelia in Cascais. Below is a photo of my last book, "Claim Denied" published last year. To get your copy, click HERE. I talk about the challenges of wri...2022-05-0222 minIn the Know!Frustrations and Joys: My PortugalThis is my first podcast of 2022! Why? You'll just have to listen. Meanwhile, here is the supporting information. Here I am in Cascais, PT... my 40 minutes trek once a week from my apartment in Monte Estoril. Below, pics of the Men's International Tennis Tournament. The Estoril Open. That's Gasquet serving. Great day! Dinner on the ocean with Cidalia and Nelia in Cascais. Below is a photo of my last book, "Claim Denied" published last year. To get your copy, click HERE. I talk about the challenges of wri...2022-05-0222 min
In the Know!Meditation, Madeira/Monte Estoril and My Need to NestFrom her new home in Portugal and her last podcast for 2021, Diann Schindler focuses on mind improving meditation; moving from Madeira Island to Monte Estoril; and after 6 years as a solo nomad, her need to find a permanent home - where she can return after traveling. Deepak Chopra's 21 Days of Abundance meditation podcasts. Me on the northeast coast of Madeira Island. Monte Estoril, the Monte Carlo of Portugal - my new community, near Lisbon, on the Iberian Peninsula. My books: "Claim Denied" "Just A Girl," and "Th...2021-12-2723 minIn the Know!Meditation, Madeira/Monte Estoril and My Need to NestFrom her new home in Portugal and her last podcast for 2021, Diann Schindler focuses on mind improving meditation; moving from Madeira Island to Monte Estoril; and after 6 years as a solo nomad, her need to find a permanent home - where she can return after traveling. Deepak Chopra's 21 Days of Abundance meditation podcasts. Me on the northeast coast of Madeira Island. Monte Estoril, the Monte Carlo of Portugal - my new community, near Lisbon, on the Iberian Peninsula. My books: "Claim Denied" "Just A Girl," and "Th...2021-12-2723 min
In the Know!Madeira, Machico, Moby Dick and more!Diann reports on her first 2 weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, she discusses the village of Machico and how it got its name in 1419, the filming of the 1956 "Moby Dick" movie off the shores of northeastern Madeira Island, and the challenging adjustments to living in a new culture. Madeira Island Machico Church - listen to those bells! Machico Beach: Whalers of Madeira. Museu da Baleia Streets surfaces on Madeira that Diann discussed: My first apartment i...2021-08-2421 minIn the Know!Madeira, Machico, Moby Dick and more!Diann reports on her first 2 weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, she discusses the village of Machico and how it got its name in 1419, the filming of the 1956 "Moby Dick" movie off the shores of northeastern Madeira Island, and the challenging adjustments to living in a new culture. Madeira Island Machico Church - listen to those bells! Machico Beach: Whalers of Madeira. Museu da Baleia Streets surfaces on Madeira that Diann discussed: My first apartment i...2021-08-2421 min
In the Know!Writer's Block and What To Do About It. Writers' block is real, and it came at me with a vengeance, cloaked in what I thought was celebratory excitement at the point I released my thriller novel manuscript to beta readers. When I mustered the courage to face the truth, paralysis was poised to take control. I had to change my thoughts, my emotions, my mind. Listen to my strategies to address a personal variety of writer’s block. My next novel, a thriller entitled "Claim Denied" is coming soon. Email me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com for an advanced copy and/or for launching in...2021-02-0921 minIn the Know!Writer's Block and What To Do About It. Writers' block is real, and it came at me with a vengeance, cloaked in what I thought was celebratory excitement at the point I released my thriller novel manuscript to beta readers. When I mustered the courage to face the truth, paralysis was poised to take control. I had to change my thoughts, my emotions, my mind. Listen to my strategies to address a personal variety of writer’s block. My next novel, a thriller entitled "Claim Denied" is coming soon. Email me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com for an advanced copy and/or for launching in...2021-02-0921 min
In the Know!20 to 2021 Looking Forward: GoalsI'm back to podcasting again after a 6-week hiatus and I'm writing goals for 2021. First, in order to look forward, I needed to look back to 2020...briefly, at least. This podcast does that: I look back and then talk about my 2021 goals with an eye to encouraging you to write your goals for 2021. I mentioned two previous podcasts for your listening pleasure: "A Writer's Life: A Setting Surprise" Thriller: "Claim Denied" A Reading Also, I developed a 2020 Goal setting worksheet. If you would like a copy, please email me at Diann@Di...2021-01-2121 minIn the Know!20 to 2021 Looking Forward: GoalsI'm back to podcasting again after a 6-week hiatus and I'm writing goals for 2021. First, in order to look forward, I needed to look back to 2020...briefly, at least. This podcast does that: I look back and then talk about my 2021 goals with an eye to encouraging you to write your goals for 2021. I mentioned two previous podcasts for your listening pleasure: "A Writer's Life: A Setting Surprise" Thriller: "Claim Denied" A Reading Also, I developed a 2020 Goal setting worksheet. If you would like a copy, please email me at Diann@Di...2021-01-2121 min
In the Know!Thriller "Claim Denied": A Reading.Schindler's latest book, "Claim Denied," is an electrifying international cyber-espionage thriller. It emerged from her experiences as a higher educational consultant at an American University in Kosovo. Publication is late 2020. Blurb on the back cover: Feisty and outspoken Margot Evelyn Hart and her fiancé, the charming and wealthy activist Andrey Orlov Stephen, left Minnesota to launch a new life abroad. Their plan: he’d work for the State Department and she’d teach English. Together, they’d make a difference in peoples’ lives throughout the world. One country at a time, starting in Prishtina, Kosovo. With...2020-10-2716 minIn the Know!Thriller "Claim Denied": A Reading.Schindler's latest book, "Claim Denied," is an electrifying international cyber-espionage thriller. It emerged from her experiences as a higher educational consultant at an American University in Kosovo. Publication is late 2020. Blurb on the back cover: Feisty and outspoken Margot Evelyn Hart and her fiancé, the charming and wealthy activist Andrey Orlov Stephen, left Minnesota to launch a new life abroad. Their plan: he’d work for the State Department and she’d teach English. Together, they’d make a difference in peoples’ lives throughout the world. One country at a time, starting in Prishtina, Kosovo. With...2020-10-2716 min
In the Know!Techno Thriller "The Crucible of Steele" by Linda M. Whitaker: An InterviewLinda M. Whitaker is a retail data scientist, and a writer of science and technology thrillers. By day she plays with numbers, by night, with words. Linda started writing around 2011 when she took her first mystery class with Ellen Hart, a prolific Minneapolis author. Many years of learning and perseverance have finally led to her debut novel. Linda resides with her husband in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She loves running in the forest, gardening, cooking, and playing with her dog and cat. Debut Novel, “The Crucible of Steele” - Thriller, near future S...2020-10-0839 minIn the Know!Techno Thriller "The Crucible of Steele" by Linda M. Whitaker: An InterviewLinda M. Whitaker is a retail data scientist, and a writer of science and technology thrillers. By day she plays with numbers, by night, with words. Linda started writing around 2011 when she took her first mystery class with Ellen Hart, a prolific Minneapolis author. Many years of learning and perseverance have finally led to her debut novel. Linda resides with her husband in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She loves running in the forest, gardening, cooking, and playing with her dog and cat. Debut Novel, “The Crucible of Steele” - Thriller, near future S...2020-10-0839 min
In the Know!Escape into Small Town Genre: Books and MoviesReaders love stories that take place in small towns. Everyone has something to hide. The characters are steeped in juicy stuff such as, pure and simple small politics, personal rivalries, hidden agendas, and petty vendettas that often have little to do the broader matters at hand - none the less, engaging drama. Setting is more intimate in a small town. The characters are in a close-knit community. When characters are “close knit” it can be dreadful for the protagonist. Remember old man Potter from the Building and Loan in “It’s a Wonderful Life”? The story wouldn’t be a story...2020-10-0122 minIn the Know!Escape into Small Town Genre: Books and MoviesReaders love stories that take place in small towns. Everyone has something to hide. The characters are steeped in juicy stuff such as, pure and simple small politics, personal rivalries, hidden agendas, and petty vendettas that often have little to do the broader matters at hand - none the less, engaging drama. Setting is more intimate in a small town. The characters are in a close-knit community. When characters are “close knit” it can be dreadful for the protagonist. Remember old man Potter from the Building and Loan in “It’s a Wonderful Life”? The story wouldn’t be a story...2020-10-0122 min
In the Know!Agde, France July 2017 RevisitedIn July 2017, I stayed in The Petite House (Airbnb) in Agde, France, a tiny village of 22,450 pop. a mile north of Cap de Agde, the seaside resort on the Mediterranean Sea. Giving this is the first week of the French Open, I thought it fitting I indulge myself and reminisce about this lovely village. I mentioned VPNBaron - great way to watch the French Open Tennis Tournament live and free. Take a few minutes to view the Agde, France Photo Gallery. I also mentioned the video I made while I was there: Agde, Fr...2020-09-2908 min
In the Know!Bona's Bite-Size Nuggets: Dialogue 102Bona Hayes is a writer and editor who helps authors craft and self publish their works. Her goal is to take YOUR art and make it readable the way you hear it. She works with you to engage and enthuse your readers. Podcast: Dialogue 101 bonahayes@gmail.com www.bonahayes.com Dialogue 102: Creating dialogue to avoid "monomouth." Editor Bona Hayes and Diann Schindler provide examples of dialogue illustrating word choice, cadence, pet words and phrases, and reactions to stress, shock, and excitement. The term "monomouth" is mentioned in and borrowed from The Care...2020-09-2534 minIn the Know!Bona's Bite-Size Nuggets: Dialogue 102Bona Hayes is a writer and editor who helps authors craft and self publish their works. Her goal is to take YOUR art and make it readable the way you hear it. She works with you to engage and enthuse your readers. Podcast: Dialogue 101 bonahayes@gmail.com www.bonahayes.com Dialogue 102: Creating dialogue to avoid "monomouth." Editor Bona Hayes and Diann Schindler provide examples of dialogue illustrating word choice, cadence, pet words and phrases, and reactions to stress, shock, and excitement. The term "monomouth" is mentioned in and borrowed from The Care...2020-09-2534 min
In the Know!From Prishtina to Chiang MaiDiannAbroad, solo nomad, travel blogger, and travel photographer, captures her experiences working for the American University of Kosovo and facing a series of eye surgeries in Prishtina, the capital city of Kosovo. After a very long 6 months, she escapes to Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Land of Smiles. There, she finds the zen-like serenity preys on her mind and allows her to see how she has repressed fear of blindness. Diann goes on to illustrate how she managed to face her fears and change her mind. 2020-09-1917 min
In the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Dialogue 101Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is DIALOGUE 101 For September 25, 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE 102. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue." NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her professional background in business communications, to edit manuscripts for authors. b...2020-08-2733 minIn the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Dialogue 101Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is DIALOGUE 101 For September 25, 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE 102. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue." NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her professional background in business communications, to edit manuscripts for authors. b...2020-08-2733 min
In the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Showing vs Telling Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Conversations for all levels of writers: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is SHOWING VS TELLING For August 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue." NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her...2020-07-2349 minIn the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Showing vs Telling Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Conversations for all levels of writers: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is SHOWING VS TELLING For August 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue." NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her...2020-07-2349 min
In the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Point of ViewBONA'S BITE SIZE NUGGETS: Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Conversations for all levels of writers: beginners, intermediate and even advanced. Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an “ear” for writing and combines it with her professional background in business communications, to edit manuscripts for authors. She enjoys working with writers to retain their voice and style. Her goal is to identify, engage, and enthuse their target markets. Bona splits her time between New H...2020-06-2519 min
In the Know!Interview: Marilyn Atlas, Film Producer/Personal ManagerDiann interviews Marilyn R. Atlas – Film Producer/Personal Manager, a charismatic and down -to-earth professional with great tips for character development; and creating bold, complex and memorable characters. She is a delight! Marilyn R. Atlas is a talent and literary manager, author, and award-winning producer. Among her credits as a film producer are “Real Women Have Curves” for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival; “A Certain Desire,” starring Sam Waterston; and “Echoes,” which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival. In addition to producing a variety of programming for the cable/pay TV m...2020-06-0439 minIn the Know!Interview: Marilyn Atlas, Film Producer/Personal ManagerDiann interviews Marilyn R. Atlas – Film Producer/Personal Manager, a charismatic and down -to-earth professional with great tips for character development; and creating bold, complex and memorable characters. She is a delight! Marilyn R. Atlas is a talent and literary manager, author, and award-winning producer. Among her credits as a film producer are “Real Women Have Curves” for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival; “A Certain Desire,” starring Sam Waterston; and “Echoes,” which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival. In addition to producing a variety of programming for the cable/pay TV m...2020-06-0439 min
In the Know!"Guam: Where America’s Day Begins" (a preview) by Margaret Best Margaret Best was born in New York, graduated high school in Germany and college in Louisiana. She married in Illinois and moved back to Louisiana. She has two sons born in Texas and one daughter born in New Mexico and eight grandchildren. She lived in several countries, states and territories-Germany, Puerto Rico, Egypt, Japan, Guam, and the United States. She retired from teaching elementary school in Florida before pursuing a career as an author. Her books are available on Amazon and at Barns $ Noble. She has two memoirs: Unsung Hero, and Dandelion Child: A Soldier’s Da...2020-05-0939 min
In the Know!Author Paula Stone Tucker: "Surviving: A Kent State Memoir(This interview was initially released January 3, 2020. ) Diann Schindler interviews awarding winning author Paula Stone Tucker: "Surviving: A Kent State Memoir." Paula Stone Tucker was 30 yards in front of the National Guard when they fired into a crowd of students on May 4, 1970 at Kent State University. A retired clinical psychologist, she worked with families, couples, and survivors of trauma and abuse. In her younger days she was a reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal and the Daily Kent Stater. She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and graduated from Kent State University. She splits her time bet...2020-05-0229 minIn the Know!Author Paula Stone Tucker: "Surviving: A Kent State Memoir(This interview was initially released January 3, 2020. ) Diann Schindler interviews awarding winning author Paula Stone Tucker: "Surviving: A Kent State Memoir." Paula Stone Tucker was 30 yards in front of the National Guard when they fired into a crowd of students on May 4, 1970 at Kent State University. A retired clinical psychologist, she worked with families, couples, and survivors of trauma and abuse. In her younger days she was a reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal and the Daily Kent Stater. She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and graduated from Kent State University. She splits her time bet...2020-05-0229 min
In the Know!Spiritual Leader Sharon Snir discusses her books, isolation, miracles, and more. Sharon Snir was born in Sydney, Australia and began her professional life as an early childhood educator. Following the birth of her five children Sharon changed professions and trained as a clinical psychotherapist and worked in that field for over thirty years, while also giving regular local and international workshops and seminars. In her blog, Speed of Light Heartedness, she shares her philosophical and spiritual musings. Over the past ten years she has written three books is now in the process of writing her fourth. To purchase her books, "The Little Book of Everyday Miracles," "...2020-04-2351 min
In the Know!J.R. Minard Interview: "Coach in Cottage C" Historical FictionA long time Florida resident, J.R. Minard taught in high school and junior college classrooms and raised two teenage daughters. She later became part of the faculty at the Job Corps in Charles Town, WV and taught the GED program to young men and women who wished to complete their high school diploma and become employed. She spends time as a volunteer with the Patriotic Service Dogs who are trained at Lowell Correctional Institute in Ocala, Florida. A mid-life crisis and a reunion with a dear friend, Rose Imregi, ignited a buried determination to write. A c...2020-04-2031 min
In the Know!The Camera Man and Other Relationship Revelations Part 2This is rerelease of this episode, first released in December, 2018. Listen to Part 2 of Diann's true story of leaving a marriage, her view of romantic relationships, a surprise meeting with the Camera Man, and what happens next. In case you missed it, listen to Part I, here. DiannAbroad.com Diann@DiannAbroad.com Thank you for listening and please subscribe. Copyright 2020 DiannAbroad All rights reserved. 2020-04-1721 minIn the Know!The Camera Man and Other Relationship Revelations Part 2This is rerelease of this episode, first released in December, 2018. Listen to Part 2 of Diann's true story of leaving a marriage, her view of romantic relationships, a surprise meeting with the Camera Man, and what happens next. In case you missed it, listen to Part I, here. DiannAbroad.com Diann@DiannAbroad.com Thank you for listening and please subscribe. Copyright 2020 DiannAbroad All rights reserved. 2020-04-1721 min
In the Know!The Camera Man and Other Relationship Revelations: A Short Story Part OneListen to Diann's true story of leaving a marriage, her view of romantic relationships, and a surprise meeting: the camera man. (First published in December, 2018.) Copyright DiannAbroad All rights reserved. https://www.diannabroad.com/podcast Diann@DiannAbroad.com2020-04-1019 minIn the Know!The Camera Man and Other Relationship Revelations: A Short Story Part OneListen to Diann's true story of leaving a marriage, her view of romantic relationships, and a surprise meeting: the camera man. (First published in December, 2018.) Copyright DiannAbroad All rights reserved. https://www.diannabroad.com/podcast Diann@DiannAbroad.com2020-04-1019 min
In the Know!Romantic Mystery Author Geralyn Vilar: An Interview Geralyn Vilar Geralyn Vilar was born and raised in Belleville, New Jersey. After high school she married and while raising her children, she received her A.A.S. degree in nursing from Essex County College. Later in life she received her BSN. Part of her education for her BSN included a class in poetry. Her professor was taken by her work and she began to seriously consider writing. Her first novel, "One Spring Day" was published on March 12, 2020 and is available through Amazon. She is a mother and grandmother and lives...2020-04-0330 minIn the Know!Romantic Mystery Author Geralyn Vilar: An Interview Geralyn Vilar Geralyn Vilar was born and raised in Belleville, New Jersey. After high school she married and while raising her children, she received her A.A.S. degree in nursing from Essex County College. Later in life she received her BSN. Part of her education for her BSN included a class in poetry. Her professor was taken by her work and she began to seriously consider writing. Her first novel, "One Spring Day" was published on March 12, 2020 and is available through Amazon. She is a mother and grandmother and lives...2020-04-0330 min
In the Know!"I am grateful...." A list by Diann Schindler, Ph.D.This is a good time for me to take a moment to list those things for which I am grateful, especially during this lengthy isolation. What are you grateful for? Please comment. Thank you for listening. Diann@DiannAbroad.com DiannAbroad.com Music is "Miracle Music" written by Dream Machine Intro and Outgo Music: "The Amelia Island Sun" Rafael Javadov2020-04-0206 minIn the Know!"I am grateful...." A list by Diann Schindler, Ph.D.This is a good time for me to take a moment to list those things for which I am grateful, especially during this lengthy isolation. What are you grateful for? Please comment. Thank you for listening. Diann@DiannAbroad.com DiannAbroad.com Music is "Miracle Music" written by Dream Machine Intro and Outgo Music: "The Amelia Island Sun" Rafael Javadov2020-04-0206 min
In the Know!DNA, WJCT, Cat Books, Mysteries, and Memoirs: Vic DiGenti, Author Vic DiGenti is the award-winning author of six novels and six works of nonfiction. His novels include the Windrusher trilogy of adventure-fantasies featuring a four-legged feline protagonist, and the Quint Mitchell Mystery series published under the pen name Parker Francis. Vic’s also penned biographies for two WWII veterans, and written four other personal biographies plus a family history. As a working author and publisher (Windrusher Hall Press), Vic has taught writing classes at the University of North Florida and workshops at numerous writer’s conferences throughout Florida and other states. He’s a longtime FWA memb...2020-03-2636 minIn the Know!DNA, WJCT, Cat Books, Mysteries, and Memoirs: Vic DiGenti, Author Vic DiGenti is the award-winning author of six novels and six works of nonfiction. His novels include the Windrusher trilogy of adventure-fantasies featuring a four-legged feline protagonist, and the Quint Mitchell Mystery series published under the pen name Parker Francis. Vic’s also penned biographies for two WWII veterans, and written four other personal biographies plus a family history. As a working author and publisher (Windrusher Hall Press), Vic has taught writing classes at the University of North Florida and workshops at numerous writer’s conferences throughout Florida and other states. He’s a longtime FWA memb...2020-03-2636 min
In the Know!Author, Story Grid Editor Valerie Francis: An InterviewCanadian writer, Valerie Francis, is a best-selling author of fiction for women and children. She’s so obsessed with the craft of storytelling that she’s started an online book club featuring stories by, for and about women. Originally published under the pseudonym, Robin St. Croix, "Masquerade is a love story designed for busy women on the go. At a dinner party one night, Valerie’s friends (all avid readers and busy women) confessed that due to their hectic schedules, they didn’t read as much as they used to. So, Valerie designed a book in 12 parts that cou...2020-03-1337 min
In the Know!Dr. Kuehnl-Walters Author: InterviewDr. Kuehnl Walters is a retired clinical/forensic psychologist from Ohio. She was in private practice for over forty years and taught psychology classes at Sinclair Community College and The University of Dayton. She is married and enjoys being a wife, mother, Yaya, great grandmother, and friend to many! She and her husband have been on seven mission trips and are actively involved at Fairway Christian Church in The Villages, Florida. Dr. Kuehnl Walters is now “re-fired” as a published author of Christian inspirational books as well as her soon to be launched crime/romance novel. She serve...2020-03-0533 min
In the Know!An Interview with Marla McDaniel, Amelia Writers Group MARLA J. MCDANIEL Marla grew up between homes in south Florida and an Indiana family farm. She enjoys small towns, country roads, islands, antiques, and history. Amelia Island contains, within its small area, the qualities she and her family enjoy as their residence. Appreciation of historical sites led her to efforts in the preservation of old railroads, bridges and depots. She took part in the nationwide transportation agenda to recycle abandoned railroads into community trails. She likes to write non-fiction and values the camaraderie and support of writers in a vibrant artistic community. Marla is the coordinator of Ame...2020-02-0616 min
In the Know!Just A Girl: A coming-of-age novel...." A ReadingThis episode focuses on "Just A Girl: A coming-of-age novel about innocence, isolation, love, heartbreak, and discernment." Diann reads the back cover of her novel and Chapter Two. Chapter Two begins with Paula, 5 years old, and her sister, Rachel, 8 years old, putting groceries away. Paula sneaks off with a bag of oranges. "Just A Girl" was ranked 6th best coming-of-age fiction by Amazon in 2017. Go HERE to purchase "Just A Girl." Diann@DiannAbroad.com DiannAbroad.com Music source: SMILE Music by Gabriel MIRACLE Music by Dream Machine INTRO AND OUTGO Mus...2020-01-2314 minIn the Know!Just A Girl: A coming-of-age novel...." A ReadingThis episode focuses on "Just A Girl: A coming-of-age novel about innocence, isolation, love, heartbreak, and discernment." Diann reads the back cover of her novel and Chapter Two. Chapter Two begins with Paula, 5 years old, and her sister, Rachel, 8 years old, putting groceries away. Paula sneaks off with a bag of oranges. "Just A Girl" was ranked 6th best coming-of-age fiction by Amazon in 2017. Go HERE to purchase "Just A Girl." Diann@DiannAbroad.com DiannAbroad.com Music source: SMILE Music by Gabriel MIRACLE Music by Dream Machine INTRO AND OUTGO Mus...2020-01-2314 min
In the Know!Simple Walking in Paris and Amelia IslandDo you know the benefits to walking? Simple walking is incredibly beneficial to your health. Diann talks about how walking alleviated her muscle stiffness and pain when she walked over 98 miles in 8 days in Paris. Now, she's walking, biking, and exercising on Amelia Island, Florida. She references her podcast Bike Episode. You can hear it here: "The Answer to Aging: Check Your Tires" If you would like to be interviewed on "In the Know!", please complete this Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroad.com. DiannAbroad.com Music for th...2020-01-1610 minIn the Know!Simple Walking in Paris and Amelia IslandDo you know the benefits to walking? Simple walking is incredibly beneficial to your health. Diann talks about how walking alleviated her muscle stiffness and pain when she walked over 98 miles in 8 days in Paris. Now, she's walking, biking, and exercising on Amelia Island, Florida. She references her podcast Bike Episode. You can hear it here: "The Answer to Aging: Check Your Tires" If you would like to be interviewed on "In the Know!", please complete this Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroad.com. DiannAbroad.com Music for th...2020-01-1610 min
In the Know!The Answer to Aging: Check Your TiresThink young!! Diann Schindler tells us about her "new" bike, lovely Amelia Island, and her challenging bike ride in the historic district of Amelia Island, Florida. Lessons learned! She also explains her new podcasting equipment upgrades. Would like to "appear" on "In the Know!"? Please complete this Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroad.com. DiannAbroad.com Thank you for listening. "Tiny People" Music by Alexei De Bronhe from Fugue2020-01-1014 minIn the Know!The Answer to Aging: Check Your TiresThink young!! Diann Schindler tells us about her "new" bike, lovely Amelia Island, and her challenging bike ride in the historic district of Amelia Island, Florida. Lessons learned! She also explains her new podcasting equipment upgrades. Would like to "appear" on "In the Know!"? Please complete this Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroad.com. DiannAbroad.com Thank you for listening. "Tiny People" Music by Alexei De Bronhe from Fugue2020-01-1014 min
In the Know!Thriller, MacGuffin, Red Herring and CuttlefishDiann shares her thriller novel writing experiences with her first draft, describing the thriller genre and three narrative devices: the MacGuffin, Red Herring and Cuttlefish. She refers to the Story Grid. Use the Story Grid and write a successful novel. Interested in an interview on "In the Know!"? Please complete the Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroadcom DiannAbroad.com 2019-12-3112 minIn the Know!Thriller, MacGuffin, Red Herring and CuttlefishDiann shares her thriller novel writing experiences with her first draft, describing the thriller genre and three narrative devices: the MacGuffin, Red Herring and Cuttlefish. She refers to the Story Grid. Use the Story Grid and write a successful novel. Interested in an interview on "In the Know!"? Please complete the Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroadcom DiannAbroad.com 2019-12-3112 min
In the Know!"In the Beginning: my truly amazing, worldwide solo nomad adventure."I began podcasting in January, 2016, one year after I left the country to travel the world and before I actually named my podcasting the "In the KNOW!" show. This episode is a rerelease of my very first podcast in which I describe that travel bug, that gadfly-like travel bug that latched on to me until I could no longer ignore it. I just had to give in to it, embrace it, even nourish it and commence my truly amazing, worldwide adventure. I've been traveling for 4 years, over 45 countries in 5 continents, to date. It's often a goo...2019-12-2313 min
In the Know!Podcasting: The What, How, Stats, and Why.Everyday, so many people ask me about "In the Know!" as well as podcasting in general. This episode answers those general questions. Enjoy! Thank you so much for your support of 2019...which is quickly coming to an end. I'm excited about gearing up for 2020 with an expanded mission that includes interviews with writers and authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, blogs, and more. "In the Know!" will help interviewees reach a different audience and enhance their marketing strategies. If you would like to be interviewed, please complete this Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroad.com. Also, i...2019-12-1115 min
In the Know!Award-Winning Author Peggy BestYou will enjoy Peggy Best's interview. See details below. Thank you so much for your support during 2019...which is quickly coming to an end. I'm excited about gearing up for 2020 with an expanded mission that includes interviews with writers and authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, blogs, and more. "In the Know!" will help interviewees reach a different audience and enhance their marketing strategies. If you would like to be interviewed, please complete this Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroad.com. Also, if you would like to support "In the Know!" you can do so b...2019-12-0918 min
In the Know!Interview with talented author and playwright, Robert K. GoddardRobert K. Goddard grew up in Georgia and after 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, he earned degrees from Georgia State University and Georgia College. In 2012, he retired from a career in the long-term care industry, and is now pursuing a writing career. In addition to 3 novel manuscripts, Bob has also written 2 stage plays and poetry. He also founded the Black Rose Theatre Company in Brandon, MIssissippi in 1991. Bob is a fascinating prolific writer, in all genres. He reads 2 of his allegorical poems, written in iambic pentameter in this delightful interview. Find out m...2019-11-2134 min
In the Know!Return to Fl., Strange Disease, and Exciting GoalsDiann Schindler is back in Amelia Island, Florida. Why? She reveals she contracted a yet-to-be diagnosed illness while in Thailand and needed to return to begin to heal. Listen as Diann talks about this strange illness, her road to recovery, her exciting new goals, and a special partnership with Dr. J., Ph.D., retired sex therapist turned erotica writer. Together they have created The Di’Na Zing Experience. To learn more about Dr. J., go here: Dr. J., Author. Her profile photo is included below. Included in every episode is a new vocabulary word. ...2019-10-3015 minIn the Know!Return to Fl., Strange Disease, and Exciting GoalsDiann Schindler is back in Amelia Island, Florida. Why? She reveals she contracted a yet-to-be diagnosed illness while in Thailand and needed to return to begin to heal. Listen as Diann talks about this strange illness, her road to recovery, her exciting new goals, and a special partnership with Dr. J., Ph.D., retired sex therapist turned erotica writer. Together they have created The Di’Na Zing Experience. To learn more about Dr. J., go here: Dr. J., Author. Her profile photo is included below. Included in every episode is a new vocabulary word. ...2019-10-3015 min
In the Know!My Singing Bowls from MyanmarSinging Bowls have been used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes. It's said that the sounds generated by these bowls can promote healing, reduce stress, create calm, and address dis-ease. What an interesting concept. I'm new to this, obviously, but totally captured! I bought 2 singing bowls during my visit to Myanmar and have been mesmerized with their sounds. This podcast focuses on what I have learned about my bowls, how I use them to ground myself as I begin my meditation, as well as the ringing connection to musical keys and to our chakras. ...2019-08-1313 minIn the Know!My Singing Bowls from MyanmarSinging Bowls have been used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes. It's said that the sounds generated by these bowls can promote healing, reduce stress, create calm, and address dis-ease. What an interesting concept. I'm new to this, obviously, but totally captured! I bought 2 singing bowls during my visit to Myanmar and have been mesmerized with their sounds. This podcast focuses on what I have learned about my bowls, how I use them to ground myself as I begin my meditation, as well as the ringing connection to musical keys and to our chakras. ...2019-08-1313 min
In the Know!Auschwitz: The HairAmong all the crushing images I saw at the Auschwitz-Birdenau Memorial and Museum, it was the hair that had the most immediate and lasting effect. Actual hair sheared from the heads of every man, woman, and child prisoner; disinfected; wound in balls; and placed in net bags. I saw a roomful of this hair, discolored by the years, but unmistakably human brown, gray and white hair. My recording, I admit, was very emotional, but important for me to record. Compassion for those who lost their lives built up in side of me...but, I co...2019-07-2912 min
In the Know!Meditation- Receiving and Sending CompassionThis is a meditation is designed for the Charter for Compassion course entitled "Cultivating Compassion through Travel." However, it is useful for anyone interested in receiving and sending compassion from and to loved ones, acquaintances, and people all over the world. This Course and this meditation will assist you in becoming more compassionate. Why choose to act compassionately? Compassion reduces suffering, opens your heart, improves your health, and you become a part of the global compassion movement. The release date for "Cultivating Compassion through Travel" is yet to be...2019-04-2414 minIn the Know!Meditation: Setting Intentions for Cultivating Travel through CompassionThis guided meditation is designed for my "Cultivating Compassion through Travel" course offered online by the Charter for Compassion. WHEN THE COURSE IS OFFERED IS YET TO BE DETERMINED. For course participants, be sure to compete the previous activity in the Course so that you will be prepared for the meditation. Please spend some time thinking about your intentions for travel with regard to cultivating compassion. During this meditation, I will ask you to reflect on your overall intention regarding travel, travel and compassion, that is cultivating compassion through travel. I...2019-04-2214 minIn the Know!Guided Meditation: Giving and Receiving CompassionThis podcast is one in a series of podcasts designed especially for my "Cultivating Compassion through Travel" online course, which will be offered by the Charter for Compassion. This is a simple guided meditation for Giving and Receiving Compassion. It is designed to allow for relaxation and absorption of self-compassion and compassion for others, such as friends, person(s) you know who may be struggling, and/or to more than one person. Compassion is so important in our lives. It enables the infinite capacity of human kindness and creativity to relieve suffering, connect us t...2019-04-1213 min
In the Know!Dr. J., Erotica Writer: An InterviewIn this "In the KNOW!!" podcast show episode, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. J., Ph.D. and former sex therapist turned erotica writer. We discuss how she came to choose sex therapy as a career, her teaching techniques, her philosophy and approach to writing sex-positive sex scenes, as well as her leadership in teaching others to write appropriate sex-positive sex scenes. You DO NOT want to miss this episode! Please comment, review, share, retweet, and stay tuned for another interview with Dr. J. Thank you for listening. Diann@DiannAbroad.com Dr. J.'s...2019-01-0727 min
In the Know!Toothpaste: not just for those pearly whites!I have found that I cannot count on apartments or hotels to have the cleaning products I need when I need them. And, often, I need products immediately. I choose not to buy products because the bottles contain much more product than I need and I refuse carry more than I need in my luggage. Therefore, I carry toothpaste...it is a remedy for so many challenges. Listen to all the uses for toothpaste. Do you have special uses for products...do you repurpose products? Tell me about them? Email me at Diann@DiannAb...2019-01-0307 min
In the Know!Eye Surgeries, Stress, and Dangerously High Blood PressureThis episode provides a glimpse of my challenges having faced 4 eye surgeries, which reduced my perfect vision of 20/20 to 80 percent loss of vision. And, my vision deterioration was not over and stress and worry consumed me to the point that my blood pressure skyrocketed into the danger zone. I HAD to address my brain-screaming fear. I HAD to get control back before my blood pressure problems seeped over and created havoc in other parts of my body. Of course, the thought of THAT only caused my blood pressure sore even higher. Meditation was an...2019-01-0114 min
In the Know!Rossiglione, Italy August 2017 The Mediterranean coastline is known as the Italian Riviera, includes Cinque Terre and Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, as well as Sanremo. And then, there is Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus, and gateway to the sea. Twenty-five miles north of Genoa, deep into the Liguria Alps is a small village of a mere 2000 residents: Rossiglione. I arrived in Rossiglione by bus from Genoa and settled in my Airbnb B&B, housed in a narrow 5 story building, originally built in 1700 in the commercial/industrial area of the village and ultimately abandoned and left vacant fo...2018-12-3111 min
In the Know!Puccini and Lucca: an act of compassionThis episode is an excerpt from my book, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel." While this reading is about my experiences in this lovely Italian city, it is also about compassion. I meet Bernard at a Puccini concert. His small, but kind gesture of compassion began our friendship. We remain friends today. “Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to offer.” Rachael Joy Scott You may want to read a related blog, capturing our excursion to Barga, Italy. Go HERE for a copy of "...2018-12-3011 minIn the Know!Puccini and Lucca: an act of compassionThis episode is an excerpt from my book, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel." While this reading is about my experiences in this lovely Italian city, it is also about compassion. I meet Bernard at a Puccini concert. His small, but kind gesture of compassion began our friendship. We remain friends today. “Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to offer.” Rachael Joy Scott You may want to read a related blog, capturing our excursion to Barga, Italy. Go HERE for a copy of "...2018-12-3011 min
In the Know!Confessions and Quito, Ecuador Listen to this informative podcast about Quito, Ecuador. I share some confessions and discuss Quito facts, as well as fun personal stories, especially about meeting Lea (above) and her family. For a pictoral view, access DiannAbroad.com Contact me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com. Copyright 2019 DiannAbroad All Rights Reserved. 2018-12-2725 min
In the Know!Nine of My Favorite Things: A rereleaseThis episode is a RErelease of my second episode that I recorded in Quito, Ecuador in Februay of 2017. But, still useful to travelers everywhere. I discuss nine items I use every single day when I travel. I can't do without them. People are always asking me all sorts of questions about my adventures, including what do I use for this, what do I use for that, etc. My podcast show is an effort to respond to all of those questions. Take a listen to hear some answers. And, please comment and tell me what YOU would like to h...2018-12-2620 minIn the Know!Nine of My Favorite Things: A rereleaseThis episode is a RErelease of my second episode that I recorded in Quito, Ecuador in Februay of 2017. But, still useful to travelers everywhere. I discuss nine items I use every single day when I travel. I can't do without them. People are always asking me all sorts of questions about my adventures, including what do I use for this, what do I use for that, etc. My podcast show is an effort to respond to all of those questions. Take a listen to hear some answers. And, please comment and tell me what YOU would like to h...2018-12-2620 min
In the Know!"Just A Girl" Chapter 22: A ReadingDiann reads from her women's-literature-genre book, "Just A Girl: A coming-of-age novel about innocence, isolation, love, heartbreak, and discernment. Chapter 22 marks the middle of the story about Paula. This chapter tells of the story of Paula's father when he is suddenly taken ill. "Just A Girl" was ranked 6th best coming-of-age fiction by Amazon in 2017. You can purchase on Amazon, both in paperback and ebook formats. "Just A Girl" is also available at these fine independent bookstores: Story and Song, Amelia Island, FL Phoenix and Dragon, Altanta, GA Diann also discusses her...2018-12-2315 minIn the Know!"Just A Girl" Chapter 22: A ReadingDiann reads from her women's-literature-genre book, "Just A Girl: A coming-of-age novel about innocence, isolation, love, heartbreak, and discernment. Chapter 22 marks the middle of the story about Paula. This chapter tells of the story of Paula's father when he is suddenly taken ill. "Just A Girl" was ranked 6th best coming-of-age fiction by Amazon in 2017. You can purchase on Amazon, both in paperback and ebook formats. "Just A Girl" is also available at these fine independent bookstores: Story and Song, Amelia Island, FL Phoenix and Dragon, Altanta, GA Diann also discusses her...2018-12-2315 min
In the Know!Airbnb: Step-by-Step GuideThis episode is all about AIRBNB and a step-by-step guide to renting an AIRBNB... including learning more about a location before accessing AIRBNB, finding the best space for you and in the right location, ensuring accuracy, learning about specific transportation options to the AIRBNB location, asking for more information, more! Thank you for listening and, please, subscribe and comment! Never rented an AIRBNB? Go to DiannAbroad homepage for a $40 coupon savings for first-time renters. See AIRBNB logo in the top right corner. Copyright 2018 DiannAbroad All Rights Reserved. Diann@DiannAbroad.com 2018-12-2218 min
In the Know!Airbnb Restrictions Part Two International CitiesInternational cities are placing more and more restrictions on AIRBNB hosts. Diann fleshes out those restrictions in 6 cities so that you know when an AIRBNB has followed city guidelines. When AIRBNB hosts do not register with their city, their apartments can be yanked from AIRBNB at any moment...even AFTER you have booked and paid. Listen to learn how to know when an AIRBNB has followed city restrictions. This is Part Two. Part One provides restriction information regarding US cities. You can find it in the list of episodes at below this episode. Get y...2018-12-2113 min
In the Know!The Anatomy of My Eye: myopia, cataracts, and vitreous and retina detachment Do you know about myopia? Do you know it can affect more than just the quality of your eye sight? Do you know it can affect the health of the retina? Do you know a frequent error that occurs during cataract surgery? Do you know that frequent error can serverely affect the health of the retina? I learned from my eye doctor in Prishtina, Kosovo, what my eye doctor in Amelia Island, Florida, failed to tell me about myopia, cataract surgery, and potential retina complications....complications that...2018-12-2026 min
In the Know!AIRBNB Restrictions Part One: US CitiesPart One of 2 podcasts about restrictions placed on AIRBNB. Part One focuses on US cities. Be sure to have pencil and paper ready for this episode. It's full of important information. And, watch for Part Two, Airbnb Restrictions in International Cities. Sources for this podcast include, but are not limited to, "CondeNast Traveler", "Reuters", "The Guardian", "The Telegraph", "Skift", and Charleston's "The Port and Courier." Be sure to access and listen to a previous episode "A Step-by-Step Guide to Renting an Airbnb." Never rented an AIRBNB and planned to? Here's is a $40 coupon OF...2018-12-1912 min
In the Know!Auschwitz, one, one Among all the crushing images I saw at the Auschwitz-Birdenau Memorial and Museum, it was the hair that had the most immediate and lasting effect. Actual hair sheared from the heads of every man, woman, and child prisoner; disinfected; wound in balls; and placed in net bags. I saw a roomful of this hair, discolored by the years, but unmistakably human brown, gray and white hair. Read the rest of the story HERE. For more photos, click HERE. DiannAbroad.com Please comment at Diann@DiannAbroad. Thank you for listening. 2018-12-1718 min
In the Know!Speaking of Travel and Busting the Hostel MythsSolo nomad, Diann Schindler from DiannAbroad.com, talks about her her interview on international radio program, "Speaking of Travel with host Marilyn Ball" (SpeakingofTravel.net); her travel guide, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel"; and busting the myths of hostelling. Click HERE for your very own copy of "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel." To learn more about "The Essential Guide..." and her novel, "Just A Girl," click HERE. Check out her website: DiannAbroad Check out her "In the Know!" podcast show p...2018-12-1622 minIn the Know!Speaking of Travel and Busting the Hostel MythsSolo nomad, Diann Schindler from DiannAbroad.com, talks about her her interview on international radio program, "Speaking of Travel with host Marilyn Ball" (SpeakingofTravel.net); her travel guide, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel"; and busting the myths of hostelling. Click HERE for your very own copy of "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel." To learn more about "The Essential Guide..." and her novel, "Just A Girl," click HERE. Check out her website: DiannAbroad Check out her "In the Know!" podcast show p...2018-12-1622 minIn the Know!Reading from Novel "Just A Girl"Diann from DiannAbroad reads a chapter from her novel "Just A Girl: a coming-age-novel about innocence, isolation, love, heartbreak, and discernment." Paula's father threatens her and her sister, dangling them dangerously over the Jefferson Ohio bridge. Find out what happens! For more information about the novel, click HERE. You can buy the novel on Amazon: "Just A Girl" Thank you for listening! Please leave your comments and questions and reviews! Diann@DiannAbroad.com 2018-12-1311 minIn the Know!Reading from Novel "Just A Girl"Diann from DiannAbroad reads a chapter from her novel "Just A Girl: a coming-age-novel about innocence, isolation, love, heartbreak, and discernment." Paula's father threatens her and her sister, dangling them dangerously over the Jefferson Ohio bridge. Find out what happens! For more information about the novel, click HERE. You can buy the novel on Amazon: "Just A Girl" Thank you for listening! Please leave your comments and questions and reviews! Diann@DiannAbroad.com 2018-12-1311 min
In the Know!Celebrating new book, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel"Diann reads her vignette...meeting Millie, the tour guide in Fez, Morocco and learning about Millie's marriage...unhappy marriage...her husband's cruelty and her commitment to her family to remained married. It's an interesting peek into Morocco culture. World solo traveler, Dr. Diann Schindler, recently published "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel" on Amazon, in paperback and ebook formats. She introduces her new book and reads and excerpt: A Vignette: Fez, Morocco. Diann Schindler, Ph.D. diann@diannabroad.com DiannAbroad.com Facebo...2018-12-1310 minIn the Know!Celebrating new book, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel"Diann reads her vignette...meeting Millie, the tour guide in Fez, Morocco and learning about Millie's marriage...unhappy marriage...her husband's cruelty and her commitment to her family to remained married. It's an interesting peek into Morocco culture. World solo traveler, Dr. Diann Schindler, recently published "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel" on Amazon, in paperback and ebook formats. She introduces her new book and reads and excerpt: A Vignette: Fez, Morocco. Diann Schindler, Ph.D. diann@diannabroad.com DiannAbroad.com Facebo...2018-12-1310 min
In the Know!Prague Vignette from "The Essential Guide...."Diann reads an excerpt from "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel" - the Prague Vignette, sharing an emotional visit with her Airbnb host, Marketa; oohing and aahing over the architecture, foods, and beverage; and enjoying ice cream with a lovely gentleman from Egypt. Purchase this book on Amazon. Please comment and review this podcast. Please write me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com and tell me what topics you would like for me to cover on "In the KNOW!" Thank you for listening! 2018-12-1212 minIn the Know!Prague Vignette from "The Essential Guide...."Diann reads an excerpt from "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel" - the Prague Vignette, sharing an emotional visit with her Airbnb host, Marketa; oohing and aahing over the architecture, foods, and beverage; and enjoying ice cream with a lovely gentleman from Egypt. Purchase this book on Amazon. Please comment and review this podcast. Please write me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com and tell me what topics you would like for me to cover on "In the KNOW!" Thank you for listening! 2018-12-1212 min
In the Know!I really liked this guy, and....IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! Diann of DiannAbroad tells her story...the truth...about a 7-year relationship. But, it's not what you think. Oh no... They met in Amelia Island, Florida in the Lounge of the Ritz Carlton hotel at the Concourse d'Elegance car show. You know, where the "swells" dwell. That's how it all started. It's a love story, of sorts. Please comment, review, and write to me. Diann@DiannAbroad.com Thank you so much for listening! DiannAbroad.com Copyright 2018 DiannAbr...2018-12-1125 minIn the Know!I really liked this guy, and....IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! Diann of DiannAbroad tells her story...the truth...about a 7-year relationship. But, it's not what you think. Oh no... They met in Amelia Island, Florida in the Lounge of the Ritz Carlton hotel at the Concourse d'Elegance car show. You know, where the "swells" dwell. That's how it all started. It's a love story, of sorts. Please comment, review, and write to me. Diann@DiannAbroad.com Thank you so much for listening! DiannAbroad.com Copyright 2018 DiannAbr...2018-12-1125 min
In the Know!Hotel Room Check Out, Save Time and Maybe Even Money! DiannAbroad, international solo nomad, author, travel blogger and photographer shares seven steps for hotel check out. These steps could save you money…and certainly make for a pleasant, efficient and speedy departure. Please comment and review. Thank you! Diann DiannAbroad Blog Post DiannAbroad.com2018-12-0115 minIn the Know!Celebrating new book, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel" World solo traveler, Dr. Diann Schindler, recently published "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel" on Amazon, in paperback and ebook formats. She introduces her new book and reads and excerpt: A Vignette: Fez, Morocco. Diann Schindler, Ph.D. diann@diannabroad.com DiannAbroad.com Facebook Author Page: Diann Schindler Author 2017-11-2415 minIn the Know!Celebrating new book, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel" World solo traveler, Dr. Diann Schindler, recently published "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel" on Amazon, in paperback and ebook formats. She introduces her new book and reads and excerpt: A Vignette: Fez, Morocco. Diann Schindler, Ph.D. diann@diannabroad.com DiannAbroad.com Facebook Author Page: Diann Schindler Author 2017-11-2415 min
Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn BallSenior Solo Nomad Diann Schindler Has a Spirit Running Free!Diann Schindler went from being a homeowner in Florida to a woman traveling the world with only enough to fit in a medium-sized suitcase, a guitar and her laptop. She’s an author and an adventurer. Her transformation continues to morph into more independence and a greater acceptance that her spirit needs to be free! How did she do it and why? Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 2017-10-2346 minIn the Know!Introduction to DiannAbroad: Solo Female Traveler My very first podcast, introducing myself and and my website DiannAbroad. Please tell me what you think and also tell me what you would like to hear in the future! Email me: diann@DiannAbroad.com I look forward to hearing from you! 2017-01-2612 min