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Trinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 24: Lost in TranslationBen tells us about the time he lived and worked in Mexico, meeting Australians around the globe, important details that get lost in translation, and magical island scenery.
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The Motorcycle Diaries
31% of Australians travel overseas each year
Alcohol helps you speak foreign languages
Chachalaca bird noises
Yelapa, Mexico
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2019-01-2943 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 23: I Brake For National ParksKathy discusses the art of attracting travel into your life, shares a spontaneous trip to Paris, inspiration from Cambodia, and the best age to start traveling.
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Music: Voyage II - Satori by The Kyoto ConnectionSpecial Guest: Kathy Karrys.
2018-12-1118 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 22: Have You Touched a Russian Bear?Golnaz tells us about a work trip to St. Petersburg, Russia, discusses the balance of work travel and life travel, and argues that the food around the world doesn't compare to home.
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Russia's White Nights
Golnaz discussing Russia Imagine Cup
Can Paixano, Barcelona
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Music: Voyage II - Satori by The Kyoto ConnectionSpecial Guest: Golnaz Alibeigi.
2018-11-2720 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 21: Namesake JourneyMarie tells the story of her family's quest through Europe to discover places related to each of her four children's namesakes, discusses the blessings of strangers, and why it's a good idea to travel with children.
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Marie's website, Facebook, and Instagram
St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Gianna Beretta Molla
St. Agnes of Assisi and St. Clare of Assisi
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2018-11-1334 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 20: Pondering Peso PizzaHeather and James talk about cave discotecas, Cuban grocery stores, peso foods, technology in Cuba, and U.S.-Cuban relations.
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Disco Ayala
Internet in Cuba
Radio y Televisión Martí
Coppelia
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Music: Voyage II - Satori by The Kyoto ConnectionSpecial Guest: James Montemagno.
2018-10-3036 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 19: Deserted in SinaiFrank imparts the life lessons he learned while finding his way across the Sinai Desert in search of ATMs and Cokes, only to find trash cities and a lighter load.
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Frank's Twitter
A one-way passport stamp is OK
Survivor Bias
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Music: Voyage II - Satori by The Kyoto ConnectionSpecial Guest: Frank Krueger.
2018-10-1638 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 18: Spanish Guitar GoalsHave you ever brought a musical instrument with you on a trip, just for fun? Jess has, and she's here to tell us all the reasons why it wasn't as idyllic of an experience as it sounds. Plus, prioritizing adventuring in life and the scams of Spanish homestays.
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Music: Voyage II - Satori by The Kyoto ConnectionSpecial Guest: Jess Andress.
2018-10-0237 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 17: Psychology of TravelDo people who have strong associations with place like traveling more than others? If you take all of the citizens of a city and move them to another city, will the personality of the original city remain? Sarah & Heather muse about travel and our psyches, and palm trees.
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Big House Literature
The Way We Live Now
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2018-09-1817 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 16: Train to Travel JailIf you're in another country without a passport, do you exist? Angélica and Heather talk about border crossings, the feelings of helplessness when stranded without a passport, and leaving life behind when going on a trip.
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Music: Voyage II - Satori by The Kyoto ConnectionSpecial Guest: Angélica Camargo.
2018-09-0418 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 15: The Local SceneDiana & Ken talk about how eye-opening it can be to travel where tourists don't go and experience local life. Plus, the pros and cons of owning a timeshare.
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Gringo Gulch
El Eden
The Night of the Iguana
The Predator
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Music: Voyage II - Satori by The Kyoto ConnectionSpecial Guests: Diana Obermeyer and Ken Obermeyer.
2018-08-2123 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 14: A Tourist Police EscortTravelers Diana & Ken Obermeyer talk about catching the travel bug, diving around the world, and their exciting trip to Egypt in the 90s.
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Diving Egypt's Red Sea
Bedouin
Egyptian Temple Attack
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2018-08-0717 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 13: Summer Travel InterludeWe're on summer vacation, and we know you have travel plans. Tell us all about them, and check out our amazing travel inspiration reading list while you're on the road or in the air.
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Summer Travel Reading List!
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2018-06-2602 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 12: Australian Cool RunningsAbby shares her story of traveling as a professional bobsledder and discusses her dedication to helping those experiencing reverse culture shock.
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Check out Abby's website, Facebook page, Instagram, and podcast!
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2018-06-1934 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 11: Running Around the WorldWorld traveler and marathon runner Craig Dunn imparts wisdom for shy travelers, discusses pairing traveling with other hobbies, and translates the benefits of language learning.
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2018-06-1235 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 10: Buddhist BreakfastHeather discusses teaching English in South Korea, her time in a Korean Buddhist temple, and travel as an introspective act.
Show Notes
Jeollanam-do
108 Buddhist Bows
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2018-06-0543 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 9: The Bergen Incident, Pt. IIMeghan & Sean finish their wild tale of Norway travel plans gone wrong.
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Lærdal Tunnel
Dancing Waterfall Woman
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2018-05-2945 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 8: The Bergen Incident, Pt. IMeghan & Sean take us on their spontaneous honeymoon-esque journey across Europe, discussing high-class dogs, creepy mannequin hallways, and imitation croissants.
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2018-05-2234 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 7: Travel F**k-UpsHappy Cray May! Guest Sarah Murray discusses learning travel tips the hard way, gets real about food traveling, and discovers a deep truth while far from home.
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Mapping Queer Space(s) of Praxis and Pedagogy
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2018-05-1527 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 6: Luggage CheckHave you ever avoided baggage fees by wearing your luggage? Spring tells a hilarious story about a discount airline mishap, discusses the empowerment of being a solo female traveler, and gives insider knowledge of going backwards through security checkpoints.
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2018-05-0830 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 5: Best Club BehaviorSteven reveals the best pro tip for choosing your next vacation locale and talks about the uniqueness and beauty of Croatia. Steven and Heather discuss modern clubs' strategies to keep you on your best behavior, artifacts of broken relationships, and why we strive to visit places others haven't.
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Diocletian's Palace
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2018-05-0123 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 4: On the RoadMaria imparts stories from her career driving a truck for a living. Heather and Maria discuss the struggles of haggling, driving the wrong way on one-way roads, and people's worst behavior while driving.
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2018-04-2436 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 3: A Story Worth 100 Euros, Pt. IIXiao finishes the story of his first European journey, telling us about his two-day road trip to the Isle of Skye, the dress code for London football games, and crazy travel foods.
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Xiao's Pictures
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2018-04-1734 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 2: A Story Worth 100 Euros, Pt. IGuest Xiao Guo tells us all about his first Euro trip. In this episode, Xiao heads out for solo travel in the City of Lights, drinks a lot of Scottish whiskey, and castle mania.
Show Notes
Map of the Louvre
Winston Churchill in Paris
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2018-04-1026 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 1: Hurry Up and WaitSamantha and Heather discuss the parallels of life and travel. Samantha's trip to Copenhagen, love of cardamom, and time with hipster Danish sailors. The flight that changed origin country, and the sounds of a city.
Show Notes
Samantha's blog
Cataloging city smells
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2018-04-0335 minTrinspo: Travel InspirationEpisode 0: From the Flight DeckWelcome to Trinspo, a new travel podcast with a mission of inspiring travel via storytelling. This week we give an introduction to the podcast and to host Heather Walicki, as well as where to find us.
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2018-04-0303 min