Dave Amos is a city planner and the host of the City Beautiful YouTube channel, a channel dedicated to urban planning and design, as well as all other topics around cities. As someone who is passionate about cities, he shares his love for them and his motivation for pursuing his career and creating his YouTube channel. In addition, we discuss why g…

Ever watched the James Bond 007 movie Casino Royale? We're going to the main location of the movie in this episode, Montenegro! Tune in to learn about this Balkan country who gained independence just 14 years ago. Mentioned in this episode: Balkans United States of America Germany South Carolina North Carolina Utah New York Nevada Venice, Italy Dur…

In this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast, we head to Indonesia. We dive deep into the rich and diverse history and culture of this archipelago of more than 17,000 islands. Mentioned in this episode: Jakarta Kalimantan Seattle, Washington, USA Japan Surabaya New Capital Sulawesi Papua Bali Papua New Guinea Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language…

We're excited to have Sarah Dandashy back on the podcast! Sarah is a concierge and travel expert who created the brand, Ask a Concierge. If you haven't listened to the first episode with Sarah, make sure to check that out here! With the COVID-19 pandemic at different stages across the world, many people wonder when they can travel again. Many borde…

We're back to the Baltics, and to Lithuania for a second time on this episode. We're joined by Aiste, who gives a comprehensive perspective on Lithuania, based on her experiences of having lived all across the world. Mentioned in this episode: United Kingdom United States of America Canada São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal Tenerife, Spain Ibiza D…

This is the second of our two-part interview with Sayaka Kozawa, a Finnair flight attendant from Japan. Join us as we continue to chronicle the lives and jobs of flight attendants to understand how integral they are to making sure you have a pleasant flight. If you haven't listened to the first part of my interview with Sayaka about Japan, make sur…

Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun! We're headed to one of the largest countries in East Asia, which has one of the most interesting and richest cultures in the world. Our guest Sayaka is a flight attendant from Japan, and she talks all about her home country! This episode is the first part of my two-part interview, wherein the second part is ab…

Alex and Geoff are two Americans who live in Germany and have their own podcast, Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey. Their podcast is all about expat life, which is why I thought it'd be a great idea to have them on the podcast. Tune in to listen to their experiences! NOTE: At the time of recording, it was 10 am local time for me, so I, unfortun…

In today's globalized world, it's incredibly important to be respectful of those who come from different backgrounds, especially when it comes to humor. With that said, as the saying goes, "laughter is the best medicine." We also don't want to lose our ability to laugh at or make jokes about things that are funny. And highlighting cultural differen…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to the world's largest country for a second time on the podcast. Our guest today is Ekaterina from Russia. As someone who has lived on both the far east and European regions of Russia, she offers a very wide perspec…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. For our third installment of the Expat Expectations mini-series, we're speaking with Brenna Burrows, creator of the Living Asian vlog. An American, she is on her second stint of living in China. She's had a lot of great experiences, …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed to the heart of South America in this episode to Bolivia! Due to its geography, Bolivia is incredibly diverse in both its environment and people. Our guest for this episode is Fiorella Yriberry, a Bolivian who is so inc…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria! Our guest today is Juliet Leuna, host of the Juliet Leuna Podcast! Her podcast is all about Nigeria, so make sure to check it out as well. Mentioned in this episode: …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed back to Scandinavia, and to Norway for a second time. My guest on this podcast is Sylvia Flote, a Norwegian model living in the UK. We talk everything from metal to classical compositions, and state-run liquor stores tha…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed to southern Africa to learn all about Zimbabwe in this episode. Coming up on its 40th anniversary of independence, there's a lot to learn about this country. Tune in as we have Confidence Nyirenda, host of the One Perce…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. The second installment of our Expat Expectations mini-series features Paula Barnes, the creator of the Truly Expat blog. Paula is an Australian-born, dual passport owning expatriate who has lived through 7 postings over 12 years. She…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. The podcast is back, and today's episode features Steph Fuccio, the host of the Geopats Podcast that covers plenty of different aspects of expat life. She's on today's episode to talk about the podcast and her own experiences as an e…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Join us as we venture to Central Europe in this episode to Hungary. Learn more about the land of spas, paprika, and rules. Mentioned in this episode: Chicago, Illinois, USA Florida United Kingdom Hungarian language Budapest Slovakia …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Want to know a fun fact? Slovenia has the highest number of tractors per capita in the world. Want to learn why? Tune in to this episode to learn the reason and much more about Slovenia. Mentioned in this episode: Ljubljana Turkey Ca…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed back to Finland for a second time! Tune in to learn about the country of saunas, lakes, and pastimes that include jumping into a frozen lake in the winter. Mentioned in this episode: Helsinki St. Petersburg, Russia Unit…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're off to the first of the countries in the Caucus region. We're starting off with Armenia! Tune in to learn more about this gem hidden in Central Asia. Mentioned in this episode: Karina's Instagram Karina's Facebook United States…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Luxembourg? Never heard of it? Well, this episode is for you then! As the crossroads of several European cultures, this small country produces an interesting mix of different cultures and languages. Tune in! Mentioned in this episode…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are covering one of the most culturally and historically rich countries in Southeast Asia today! Tune in to learn all about Vietnam. Mentioned in this episode: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Malaysia Germany Finland Hanoi Da Nang Cambo…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. To finish covering the Baltic countries, we are headed to Latvia! Often overlooked for its size, we cover one of the oldest cultures in Europe that also is the birthplace of...denim jeans? Mentioned in this episode: United States of …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Ready to learn about one of the oldest civilizations in the world? A civilization so ancient, that there's even a field of study surrounding it (Egyptology). Tune in to learn more about Egypt, both ancient and contemporary! Mentioned…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Swedish YouTuber Sanna Haydon is on to discuss her home country of Sweden! We go over things such as pickled herring, Vikings, and...tacos!? Tune in to learn more! Mentioned in this episode: Gothenburg England United Kingdom Japan Un…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're going to Italy for a second time, and we're lucky to have Giovanni Dagostino from The Italian on Tour with us! As a tour guide who has lived around the world, he has plenty of insights to offer to people who are interested in l…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Responsible Travel is a word that's thrown around quite a bit, especially in today's world of overtourism. What exactly is it? In this episode, we discuss responsible travel with Ashley Blake, founder of Traverse Journeys. Traverse J…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. In this episode, we cover the South Asian powerhouse of India. Our guest today is Anuradha Goyal, founder of the Indian Travel Blog Inditales! She provides great insight into this incredibly historic and ancient country and culture. …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're covering the second of two Iberian countries in this episode, and that is Portugal! Portuguese history is very interesting and is covered in detail in this episode, so if you're a history buff, this episode is for you! Mentione…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. It's July 9, Argentinian Independence Day, and what better way to celebrate than to do an episode on Argentina? Seriously, this was not planned, as you'll find out as you listen to this episode. We have the honor of having Chicago's …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We love New Zealand so much, we're going back there for the third time! This is the second part of our interview with Millie Lyons, a former Emirates flight attendant who is a Kiwi. She talks about her home country and all the great …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are joined with former Emirates flight attendant, Millie Lyons, a New Zealand native who, like many Kiwis, was driven to travel due to her home country's isolation. In order to do so, she pursued her dream by becoming a flight att…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We talk about being geographically and culturally literate a lot on this podcast, but how does one do so? And how can they do so in a fun manner? Mentioned in this episode: Episode 111 - Overtourism: What is it and how do we stop it?…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're back with our second installment of the Flight Attendant Chronicles! We're with Cody, a flight attendant for a regional US airline. Tune in to learn more. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 118 - The Flight Attendant Chronicles…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're back with David Streisand of WiseFlys on this episode! Today, we discuss the phenomenon of award devaluation occurring and how to continue to maximize the value of your rewards. With more and more people getting into travel hac…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. In a continuation of my interview with Yannick, we talk about his home country of Switzerland. Switzerland may be a small country, but that doesn't mean that you can't experience many different cultures within. Mentioned in this epis…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Yannick is a flight attendant for SWISS International Airlines based out of its Zürich hub. In the first installment of the Flight Attendant Chronicles mini-series, we interview Yannick to talk about his job and the details that many…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Caelan Kelley is the host of the YouTube channel Atlas Pro. The content of his channel is built upon four pillars: Geography, Geology, Biology, Ecology. We have the fortune of having him on to talk about his channel, what he covers, …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We're headed to the home of Arnold Schwarzenegger in this episode, Austria. Tune in to learn about this central European country! Mentioned in the episode: Australia Hallein Salzburg Spain Vienna Austrian Alps Burgenland Hungary Linz…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Not everybody can drop everything and travel the world like many social media lifestyles show. People who have a family and house still would like a sense of adventure, however, and our guests, Ashley and Ren Garner, who host the Gon…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Did you know Canada and Denmark have been warring for over 100 years? Not many do. Over what? Listen to find out. Mentioned in this episode: Crimea Kashmir West Bank Hans Island Canada Greenland Alert, Nunavut Kennedy Channel Baffin …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We head to the Mediterranean (and historic) paradise of Greece on the podcast with YouTuber Konilo. He talks all about Greece and everything you need to know about its geography and culture. Mentioned in this episode: London, United …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. The second-largest country in the world by area is being on the podcast. And despite it being so big, it somehow gets along with everyone else. Tune in to learn all about Canada in this episode! OH, and you might hear something diffe…

Most, if not all people, appreciate and welcome tourists in their towns, cities, and countries. Most importantly, tourism brings in money to help the local economy. Today, people in many parts of the world are experiencing an unfortunate phenomenon in the tourism industry: overtourism. We talk about this problem as well as what we can do to stop it…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. Did you know that many capital cities in the world right now were built from scratch? In this episode, we dive into some of them and learn about how and why they were built. Mentioned in this episode: SimCity Egypt "New Cairo" Cairo …

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. In today's episode, we have our first travel critic, Paul Lucas! Paul is a transportation enthusiast who travels all around the world on different airlines and trains and catalogs his experiences and reviews on his YouTube channel. I…

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. One of the oldest and most celebrated cultures in the world today is featured on this podcast. Tune in to learn more about France. Mentioned in this episode: Germany Chicago, Illinois, USA Paris Lyon Montpellier Nice Toulouse Bordeau…

David Streisand of WiseFlys is back on the podcast, and this time he's back with more tips and tricks on travel hacking from the questions that YOU, the listeners, have asked on social media. Tune in and listen to learn! Show notes coming soon!By Rohith Amruthur

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see The Lost Geographer's Affiliate Disclosure for more details. We are headed to the larger of the two countries on the Iberian Peninsula for a second time on the podcast. Tune in to learn about Spain! Mentioned in this Episode: Málaga Andalusia Iberian Peninsula Balearic Islands Canary Islands C…