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Near and FarYour Guide to Japan with Michael Zislis of JPN GuidesMichael Zislis lived in Japan for several years before starting a company (JPN Guides) that helps other westerners learn how to navigate the "land of the rising sun." In this episode, Michael tells how he happened upon his favorite ramen, shares why he visits his favorite sushi place at 5:00 a.m., why he recommends venturing into the Japanese countryside, life in Niigata, recommendations in Sapporo, Shinto temple etiquette, why hot milk and hot springs follow affordable skiing, cherry blossom maps, and language tips.He then goes through the process of creating a custom personalized guidebook for Zackery...2025-07-0953 minNear and FarRunning with the Bulls in Pamplona with Javier Ochoa-ReparazJavier ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Navarra... and the he ran again and again and about twenty more times! Javier Ochoa-Reparaz grew up in the Basque culture in northern Spain and enjoyed Basque traditions, food, and language until he moved to Boise. In addition to his encounters with bulls during the Festival de San Fermin, Javier speaks about growing up in the Basque culture, experiencing separatist terrorism as a child, watching the Osasuna fútbol club, overtourism in Spain, tips for being a responsible tourist, and opportunities to run alongside sheep and reindeer!This episode mentions e...2025-07-0256 minNear and FarBanshee Cars, North Dakota, and "Embracing the Fluidity" with Becca and Phil StichBecca and Phil Stich just can't catch a break on road trips. They routinely drive 1,200 miles on road trips to visit family, and their cars routinely get broken, pummeled, or buried in the cold remote stretches of North Dakota, all while their kids are screaming in the back seat! Becca and Phil have become experts at adapting to change, and their mantra "Embrace the Fluidity" offers us a model for navigating unexpected travel situations.-----Travel book recommendations: http://nearandfar.travel/books/ https://bookshop.org/shop/near_far_travel-----Follow...2025-06-2540 minNear and FarBeyond Cleveland on a Budget with William MeanyWilliam Meany knows how to get there on a budget! We discuss a shocking theatrical experience during a class trip to the UN, William's tips for traveling affordably (including a $1 trip to Manhattan), and why the rest of us should consider visiting his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio!-----Travel book recommendations: http://nearandfar.travel/books/ https://bookshop.org/shop/near_far_travel-----Follow Near and FarMonthly Near and Far newsletter: https://nearandfar.travel/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/near_far_travel/BlueSky...2025-06-1828 minNear and FarRefugees, Mercury, and Peru's Colonial Mining Legacy with Bryn ThomsBryn Thoms has been shaped by people with very different backgrounds than his own. In his youth, Bryn's parents hosted Eritrean refugees and he speaks about Portland's Eritrean community. We then discuss his role remediating mining contamination in Oregon, and how he brought those skills to Huancavelica, Peru to help heal the toxic legacy of the largest Spanish colonial Mercury mine in the Americas.——-Environmental Health Council: https://mercurycleanup.org——-Travel book recommendationshttp://nearandfar.travel/books/https://bookshop.org/shop/near_far_travel-----2025-06-1147 minNear and FarDrumlines, Playoffs, Passions, and Fish! with Ben MartinBen has followed his passions around the world. From leading Boise State's drumline at the Fiesta Bowl during the NCAA college football playoffs to performing around Europe to finding fish in Idaho's remote streams, Ben Martin has followed his passions around the world. ----- Travel book recommendations: http://nearandfar.travel/books/https://bookshop.org/shop/near_far_travel ----- Follow Near and Far Monthly Near and Far newsletter: https://nearandfar.travel/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/near_far_travel/ BlueSky...2025-06-1138 minNear and Far"Why Do We Travel?" with Sophia TheodossiouTravel can be challenging, unpredictable, treacherous... and wonderful! Why do we do this to ourselves?!?Sophia Theodossiou embodies all of the best traits of a world traveler. She discusses growing up in Greece with a dad who is a pilot, how her mom got kids to behave on flights before screens were commonplace, a saga of getting stranded at Christmas with three heavy duffel bags full of cheese, her experience nearly getting kidnapped in Cairo, an anthropological perspective about ancient Greeks hauling marble from the island of Naxos to the top of the Acropolis, and...2025-06-1137 minNear and FarIntroducing: The Near and Far PodcastWelcome to the Near and Far Podcast! This show is about embracing curiosity, leaping beyond your comfort zone, and learning from adventurers like yourself who have traveled near and far.Follow Near & Far 📰 Monthly Newsletter: https://nearandfar.travel/newsletter/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/near_far_travel/ 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@near_far_travel 🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nearandfar.bsky.social 🏢 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/near-far-travel ♪ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@near_far_travel2025-05-2601 min