Welcome to the Short Stories in Portuguese Podcast! Here, you can learn European Portuguese through stories; the best way to improve your knowledge of the language in a natural and fun way. You can read the transcript and the translation at www.storyglot.com
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Looking for a FUN adventure for your next vacation? Active Travel Adventures curates multi-day world wide adventure travel holidays for reasonably fit folks who love to hike, bike, paddle or otherwise stay active for a more immersive experience when they vacation and explore our planet and its people. These are all adventures that YOU can do, especially if you train (I'm 64, so if I can do it, so can YOU!). It's easy to find the right adventure for you: We cover mild adventures like cycling ...
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[beginner - A1-A2] A short story for beginners of European Portuguese. Listen to the story FAST - SLOW - FAST. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s4ep7/By Storyglot
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Great (and Affordable) Travel Gifts They'll Actually WANT!
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Great (and Affordable) Travel Gifts They'll Actually WANT! Check out these 26 affordable and practical travel gifts your loved ones will actually enjoy and use! You'll probably pick out a few for yourself, like I did:) See photos and see complete SHOW NOTES HERE. 26 Travel Gift Ideas - 2024 Note that these are Amazon links and at no additional cost…
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A short story for beginners of European Portuguese. Listen to the story FAST - SLOW - FAST. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s4ep6/
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S4EP5 - [A2] - O mistério da floreira rachada (PARTE 2/2)
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A short story for beginners of European Portuguese. Listen to the story FAST - SLOW - FAST. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s4ep5/
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Cycle Vietnam and Cambodia Active Travel Adventure
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Vietnam and Cambodia : Saigon to Angkor Wat Cycling Holiday An incredible way to explore Vietnam and Cambodia is by bike! On today's show, we take a fully guided cycling vacation to see some of the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia, but since we explore by bike, we get a more authentic experience with the local people with the bonus of avoiding ma…
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S4EP4 - [A2] - O mistério da floreira rachada (PARTE 1/2)
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A short story for beginners of European Portuguese. Listen to the story FAST - SLOW - FAST. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s4ep4/ Don't miss PART 2 in next week's episode!
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[beginner - A1-A2] A short story for beginners of European Portuguese. Listen to the story FAST - SLOW - FAST. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s4ep3/By Storyglot
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Unspoiled Sri Lanka 9 Day Cycling Adventure
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Unspoiled Sri Lanka 9 Day Cycling Adventure See the Best of Sri Lanka on this nine day bicycling adventure travel tour. Ride through little touristed villages (the people will come out to wave at you with big smiles that you are visiting their country), magnificent tea plantations, lush national parks and along pristine coastline. Also take one of …
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[beginner - A1-A2] A short story for beginners of European Portuguese. Listen to the story FAST - SLOW - FAST. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s4ep2/By Storyglot
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[beginner - A1-A2] A short story for beginners of European Portuguese. Listen to the story FAST - SLOW - FAST. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s4ep1/By Storyglot
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How to Walk or Bike the El Camino de Santiago in Spain
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How to Walk or Bike the El Camino de Santiago in Spain Kit interviews Umberto di Venosa, founder of Follow the Camino, a tour company focused entirely on assisting 'pilgrims' plan and execute their Camino journey. Umberto gives us expert insight on what you need to think about when planning your El Camino. These can also be applied to any long dist…
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Mont Blanc Adventure : Hike the Alps thru France, Italy and Switzerland
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Classic Bucket List Alps trek of the tour du Mont Blanc circuit through three countries: Italy, France and Switzerland. The Mont Blanc Trek is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the world! This adventure is the perfect combination of challenge, great food, culture and company. An absolutely wonderful vacation! On today's show, I go in de…
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How To Save Money on Travel - Part II We conclude our summer series on saving money yet still going on trips and adventures with Part II of 69 Ways to Save Money on Travel Costs. Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel. Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 trav…
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How to Save Money On Travel Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel. Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 travel saving tips. No spam promise - unsubscribe anytime. You can listen to Part II of this series here. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES to see all 69 Ways to save mo…
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YOU Did it Story plus Ultra Lite Backpacking
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Today we learn how why you often have to choose between comfort at night or comfort during the day when it comes to backpacking. YOU DID IT!!! But before we tackle ultra lite backpacking though, Kit chats with Sam about how, because of this podcast, she and her husband are now including adventure on their travels - all because she accidentally foun…
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Bike Pack the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany Learn how to bike pack the 360 mile Erie Canal Trail : what you'll see, when to go, how many miles per day, where to sleep, and what gear to take. Learn how to plan your epic multi-day biking adventure and much more. Get insights into general bike packing from an experienced bike packer. COMPLETE SHOW…
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Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two). We'll cover: The difference between bike packing and bike touring Panniers versus bike bags for carrying your gear What kind of bags you'll need The six main cross country USA bike trails Rails to Trails - over 25,000 miles o…
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Boat and Bike from Venice to Mantua 8 Day Cycling Adventure
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Boat and Bike from Venice to Mantua 8 Day Cycling Adventure What a fantastic way to explore Venice and the Italian countryside : by bike AND boat! On today's show, we learn about a super fun and affordable way to explore one of Europe's most popular countries, but since we are traveling different that the other tourists, we are usually away from th…
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8 Day Boat and Bike Tour of Provence - Carmargue France Today we head to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of France, yet away from the busy crowds in the south of France. We are heading to Provence and the Camargue region, on an 8 day boat and bike tour where we will visit fortresses and Roman ruins, enjoy local wines and cycle past vi…
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Seasoned Traveler Insights with Mollie of Stay In Good Company
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Seasoned Traveler Insights with Mollie of Stay In Good Company Kit was interviewed by host, Mollie, on the popular travel podcast, Stay In Good Company. In this episode, we share the entire episode, which also features Mollie's other well traveled guest's insights about travel, including slow travel and some of the fun and unusual lodging they've e…
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Trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal : An Adventure For Regular Hikers (who train!)
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Trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal : An Adventure For Regular Hikers (who train!) Looking for a superb challenge, surrounded by majestic beauty and a unique culture? Consider trekking to Everest Base Camp(EBC)! You hike on the same path as the folks who are attempting to climb Mount Everest, ending at EBC, the last village before their final climb.…
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Costa Rica Camino Long Distance Coast to Coast Hike with Home Stays : Part II
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Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART II: Join us as we continue our 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!). You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife a…
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Costa Rica Camino Long Distance Coast to Coast Hike with Home Stays : Part I
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Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART I: Join us as we discuss the new 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!). You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife…
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Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile
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Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile In this Part II of our Patagonia adventure, we begin at the end of our W-Trek at Lake Grey, where we switch our hiking gear for sea kayaks, and venture out in this beautiful lake to kayak around icebergs and glaciers. We then move to the other side of Patagonia, from Chile now on to Argent…
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Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina
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Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina Patagonia ranks in my Top 3 of the ‘Most Beautiful Places’ I’ve seen (and I’ve been to 50 countries and all seven continents). The rugged granite mountains are often snow capped in glaciers lit up by the sun. Those same glaciers have turned its many lakes into stunning milky blue and teal oasis that de…
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Galapagos Adventures: Go Independent or on a Group Tour? Part II
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Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part II Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands and where to hike and snorkel. We discuss what you can see and do, and in particular, we also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company? We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two pa…
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The Grand Canyon is the United States' 15th national park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also considered one of the Great Wonders of the World. Ontario-based climber Mike Grainger talks about his experience whitewater rafting on the Colorado River. He also gets to hike on the trip, and shares how a hybrid trip allows for couples and fam…
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Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I
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Hike and Snorkel Adventures in the Galapagos Islands: Part I Learn all about visiting the Galapagos Islands. We discuss what you can see and do. We also talk about whether you should visit independently or go with an adventure tour company? We discuss the pros and cons of both options in this two part series. Kit visits San Cristobal, Isabella and …
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Explore Ireland by Horseback! Galway and Clare Multi Day Trail Ride
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Explore Ireland by Horseback! Galway and Clare Multi Day Trail Ride Choose a 5 or 7 night magical exploration of the Emerald Isle by horseback! You'll be riding 5-7 hours per day, as you explore ancient ruins, the Cliffs of Moher, stunning forests and sheep dotted pastures. Stay in a delightful 300 year old restored farmhouse and down in the villag…
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30 Best Travel Podcasts for 2024 My popular annual list of the best travel podcasts to check out for 2024. There are eighteen new shows on this year's list of the top travel podcasts to listen to in the new year. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES Get the complete list with active links HERE Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get…
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Improving Resilience and Grit Adventures can be unpredictable at times. One thing you'll definitely need whenever you go on an adventure is grit. Toss in some fortitude and resilience, too! Fortunately, grit is a skill you can learn. On today's show, we dive deep into ways that we can improve our own resilience. This is an encore presentation of an…
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Grit and Resilience : One Woman's Story Eva Simons 'Embraces the Suck' After a Tragic Mauling to Reboot Her Life Sometimes life punches you in the face and your dreams shatter. That's what happened to my friend Eva one afternoon last year. Eva shows true grit and fortitude. Her inspirational story will encourage you to embrace the suck when life th…
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Avoiding Crowds on the El Camino : The First Stages of the French Way
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Avoid Crowds on the El Camino de Compostella There are three ways to avoid the crowds when doing the El Camino: avoid peak season, avoid the busiest routes, avoid the last 100 km into Santiago. Today's guest, David, chose a great way by walking the first two stages of the most popular route, the French Way, but instead of the last 100 km/60 miles l…
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep15/By Storyglot
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep14/By Storyglot
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep13/By Storyglot
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25 Affordable Travel Gifts They'll Actually Want
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25 Affordable Travel Gifts They'll Actually Want You are sure to find a great travel gift for your loved ones (and even yourself:) on today's show! Discover 25 terrific gifts for under $60 - most $30 and under: Travel Gifts for Comfort Travel Gifts for Convenience Travel Treats and Little Luxuries Travel Gifts for Safety Armchair Travel Gifts Link …
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep12/By Storyglot
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep11/By Storyglot
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Advice for doing an El Camino These Days plus my Primitivo Camino
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Advice for doing an El Camino These Days plus my Primitivo Camino The El Camino is SUPER popular these days and is on many adventurer's wish list. Get important tips for avoiding crowds to ensure that YOU have a 'Buen Camino (Good Camino)" on this popular bucket list adventure. In addition to helpful insights on planning your El Camino, you will al…
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep10/By Storyglot
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep9/By Storyglot
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England's Coast to Coast Path : Walking Holiday
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England's Coast to Coast Walking Holiday Spend your holiday walking the UK's epic Coast to Coast path from Saint Bees to Robin Hoods Bay! You can walk one or both sections of this 180 mile/300 km trail (the mid-point is Kirby Stephen). Take a self-guided tour where your luggage is moved daily and all logistics are arranged for you with my affiliate…
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep8/By Storyglot
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep7/By Storyglot
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Boat and Bike Tour non-Touristy Greek Islands
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Boat and Bike Tour of the Cyclades and Saronic Islands of Greece Explore a less touristy and more authentic part of Greece on this week long boat and bike tour departing from Athens. Each day, you visit a different island and bike about a half day (e-Bikes available and recommended!). The rest of the time you are exploring charming Greek villages a…
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep6/By Storyglot
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep5/By Storyglot
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Hike the Israel National Trail - Long Distance Hiking
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Hike Israel's National Trail! Kit interviews Malia, who backpacked the entire 680 mile/1100 km Israel National Trail from Golan Heights to Eliat, via the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Masada. On this magnificient long distance trail, that takes 45-60 takes to thru hike (60% of folks section hike it), you get a chance to experience Israel's beautiful moun…
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[intermediate - B1] A mini story for intermediate learners. Read the transcript and the translation: https://storyglot.com/s3-ep4/By Storyglot
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