Hey, Shannon and Kristin here (aka the Vogel Twins!) We have been sharing our travel stories, but more importantly, the life lessons travel can give you. We define travel as a mindset rather than a destination! Each episode features interviews with travelers who've embarked on incredible journeys, offering you firsthand accounts of their experiences or services that you can experience on your next adventure. Plus, enjoy the "Twin Talks" mini-series, where we take you along on a local adventu ...
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East Coast Road Trip: 5 Months of Adventures and Reflections
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In this episode, we share our reflections on an unforgettable 5-month East Coast road trip that took us through the vibrant cities of Florida, the historic charm of Savannah and Charleston, the lively streets of Charlotte, the welcoming community of Raleigh, and many other incredible stops along the way.Join us as we discuss how we made this dream …
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Courage to Reconnect: Embracing Old Friendships on Your Travels
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Reconnecting with old friends during travels requires a special kind of courage. It's the courage to reach out, to bridge the gap that time and distance have created, and to open yourself up to the vulnerability of rekindling relationships. When we travel, we often find ourselves in reflective states, away from our everyday routines, which can insp…
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Embracing the Unexpected: Open-Mindedness in Charlotte
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Join us on our ongoing road trip adventure as we journey through diverse destinations like Florida, Savannah, Charleston, and now Charlotte. Along the way, we've encountered initial experiences that didn't meet our expectations, yet each stop has brought invaluable lessons in open-mindedness. Charlotte, in particular, provided a profound opportunit…
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Charleston Reflections: How an Environment Shapes You
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Welcome to the third stop on our road trip series! In this episode, we delve into the charm and history of Charleston, South Carolina. Join us as we explore the rich cultural tapestry and stunning architecture of this iconic Southern city. We’ll share our personal takeaways from Charleston’s vibrant streets, historic sites, and friendly locals. But…
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Making Friends in Your 30s: Insights from Savannah
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Making friends in your 30s can be challenging, especially when you're traveling and constantly on the move. In this episode, we share our experiences of connecting with new people during our stay in Savannah. From local meetups to unexpected encounters, we explore the highs and lows of building meaningful relationships in a new city. Tune in to hea…
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Sunshine Lessons: From Florida to Savannah - Embracing Growth and Connection
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In this episode, we sit down to reflect on the valuable lessons learned during our time in Florida, particularly in the realm of friendships. We delve into the experiences of making new friends, fostering meaningful connections, and the challenges of stepping out of our comfort zones. But our time in Florida is not just about reminiscing; it's abou…
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And We're Off! The Purpose Behind Our Roadtrip
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Join us as we embark on the first leg of our roadtrip adventure, delving into our journey's beginnings. Loaded up and ready to hit the open road, we're not simply on a vacation — but potentially find a new place to call home? In this episode, we openly discuss the mix of excitement and apprehension that comes with the possibility of relocating, esp…
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This season, prepare yourself for a journey that's not quite like anything we've done before. This time, it's just us, the Vogel twins, embarking on a road trip along the coastlines of Florida, Savannah, Charleston, Charlotte, and Raleigh, with a sprinkling of unexpected stops in between. It's just two sisters, on a journey to discover more about o…
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Welcome to our "rewind episode", where we pull back the curtain and invite you behind the scenes of our hilarious mishaps this season. From the unplanned detours to the unforgettable conversations, we're laying it bare for our listeners. As we recap our season, we'll reflect on the lessons learned and the unexpected twists that made each episode un…
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Twin Talks: A day at the Wolf Conservation Center
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Welcome to Twin Talks! Join us on today's adventure as we hit the road to Peekskill, reflecting on our latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York. Join us as we reminisce about the breathtaking landscapes, the howls of the wolves, and the impactful conversations that unfolded during our time at…
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Twin Talks: What to see, eat and do in Wilmington & Asheville, North Carolina
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Welcome to "Twin Talks," our exciting podcast mini-series that unfolds the adventure of our recent journey through the charming cities of Asheville and Wilmington in North Carolina. Join us as we traverse the eclectic streets of Asheville, known for its vibrant arts scene, craft breweries, and stunning mountain views. Then, buckle up for the coasta…
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Twin Talks: Discovering Vermont's hidden gems
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Welcome to another episode of "Twin Talks" ! In this mini series, we're hitting the road, exploring new parts of Vermont while reminiscing about our recent excursion with the incredible Robert DuGrenier. Join us as we share the sweet moments from our tour of Robert's maple bush and sugar house, where you can taste his award-winning Taft Hill Farm m…
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Twin talks: What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas
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Welcome to another episode of "Twin Talks" ! In this mini-series, we're hitting the road, exploring Las Vegas while reminiscing about our recent excursion with Best Bet Vegas Tour owner, Jordan Bernstein. Join us as we share how Best Bet Vegas Tours taught us the ways of gambling while also giving our first impressions of Vegas, the good and bad. G…
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Twin Talks: 17 years later we are BACK in Washington, D.C.
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Welcome to another episode of "Twin Talks" ! In this mini-series, we're hitting the road, exploring Washington DC. Join us as we share the highlights, stories, and memorable moments from our time exploring the nation's capital. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we delve into the heart of D.C., offering a unique perspective on the city's history…
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Preserving the Howl: Inside New York's Wolf Conservation Center with Dana Goin
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On today's episode, we are excited to explore the incredible work being done by the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York. The center is dedicated to the protection and preservation of wolves through education, advocacy, and participation in species recovery and reintroduction programs. Our guest today is Dana Goin, a Wildlife Outreach …
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Witching Hour: Unveiling Salem's Secrets with Troy Taylor
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In honor of our spooky season we are taking you to Salem! We will be exploring one of the most fascinating and infamous periods in American history - the Salem witch trials. Today, the Salem witch trials remain a powerful symbol of the dangers of superstition, intolerance, and mob mentality, and continue to capture our imagination and fascination. …
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Flamboyant Fun in Fire Island Pines: Exploring LGBTQ+ Culture with Pixie Aventura
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The Invasion of the Pines is an annual event held on Fire Island that has become an important part of the island's drag culture. The event takes place on the Fourth of July and involves a parade of drag performers, who make their way from the neighboring town of Cherry Grove to the upscale community of Fire Island Pines. The parade, which began in …
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CIA Agent's Personal Tour of Washington DC's Espionage Hotspots with Rosana Minchew
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This month we are going to take you to Washington DC! DC has been the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) since the agency's inception in 1947. The CIA's mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence to support national security objectives. Throughout its history, the agency has played a critical role in some of the…
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Exploring Sin City with Best Bet Vegas tours owner Jordan Bernstein
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Learn how to glass blow or make maple syrup with Vermont's famous artist Robert Dugrenier
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This month we are taking you to Vermont! I don't know about you, but when I think of Vermont the first thing I think of is snow activities and for someone who doesn't ski or snowboard I was curious what else we could experience that still feels true to Vermont. And that is when we discovered Robert De-Grun-yer Robert DuGrenier is a well-known sculp…
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Our season is almost over! If you haven't already feel free to listen to this past season to get ready for our big rewind episode that airs at the end of the month! Hope you all enjoy your holidays with loved ones! Follow @thevogeltwins for updates on the podcast, tips on travel and more! Instagram Tiktok Pinterest Facebook Youtube Like the show? P…
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Redefining accessibility travel between the disabled and able-bodied community with Kevan Chandler
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Featured in Forbes, USA Today, CNN, and more, Kevan Chandler inspired a movement of people helping people, all starting with a backpacking trip to Europe in 2016. Born with spinal muscular atrophy, Kevan's adventures on the backs of his friends have taken him to the English countryside, Ireland's Skellig Michael, and even the Great Wall of China. A…
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Twin Talks: Our experience volunteering at Elephant Nature Park and how you can help too
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For today's twin talk we want to highlight a special organization called Elephant Nature Park. Elephant Nature Park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center in Northern Thailand where you can volunteer and visit to help. They have been involved in dozens of rescues that have created their thriving elephant herd. The park provides a natural e…
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Traveling around the world for free house sitting with Brittany Sharman
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Meet our guest Brittnay Sharman. She has house-sat in 15 countries, looked after 40 homes and cared for over 45 animals! But the craziest part of this whole story, she has traveled around the world to these amazing locations FOR FREE! Imagine traveling the world and not having to spend rent, thanks to becoming a House sitter she has done just that!…
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Twin Talks: How TSA targets Shannon every time we travel, coincidence or personal?
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What started off as a joke has now become a concern. We have noticed every time we go through airport security Shannon gets flagged and has to go through interrogation (most times). We share our theory on why this happens to her but never with Kristin. Tune in to hear how the FBI gave her such a hard time she almost didn't get to go home.Follow @th…
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Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley with Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk
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Known by some as “The Best Storyteller in the world,” Jonathan Kruk enchants throughout the Northeast at schools, libraries, historic sites, and festivals. You may be lucky enough to attend one of the many programs he has tailored for its venue. Jonathan is best known for his solo shows “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “A Christmas Carol.” He’s be…
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Twin Talks: Our experience Ghost hunting in Alton Illinois with Troy Taylor
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Last year we did an episode with our guest Troy Taylor about the hauntings of Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton Illinois. On that episode, he invited us to join him on a tour with American Hauntings so we could experience where these haunted locations took place and we said YES! In this twin talk, we are highlighting our experience with Troy and our t…
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The haunted tales of New Orleans with Troy Taylor
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Meet our guest Troy Taylor. His full-time job is ghosts, true crime, and the unexplained. He is the author of more than 130 books and the owner of American Hauntings - a tour company dedicated to offering a historically haunted experience in towns across Illinois and haunted locations all over the country! You may remember him from last year's epis…
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Twin Talks: How we survived 7 hours on a plane with food poisoning
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With all the traveling we have done we can easily say this was the WORST flying experience of our lives. This is probably the second worst thing that can happen on a flight (the first being a plane crash) that we can now check off as a traveling experience. Unfortunately, it is one we have been avoiding the most. Tune in to hear what happened and h…
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Hiking the Inca Trail for 4 days with Alpaca Expeditions part 2
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Here is the second part of our experience hiking the Inca Trail with the Alpaca Expeditions! We cover what you can expect, our experience for the second half of the hike, and the impact of seeing Machu Picchu on our last day. We want to give a big shout-out to our tour guides, Yoel, Aldair, and Victor for making this experience so special but also …
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Hiking the Inca Trail for 4 days with Alpaca Expeditions part 1
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To say this was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of our lives is an understatement, but this achievement would not have been possible without the help of the Alpaca Expeditions. Through this tour group, we were able to check off a life bucket list and have the adventure of a lifetime. In this episode, we walk you through the fi…
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Twin Talks: How collecting rings around the world became our go-to souvenir
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When we travel we like to collect specific memorabilia that represents the country we travel to, but is this a common goal? We debate and share the meaning of our souvenirs and how these objects can bring us back to that moment. Follow @thevogeltwins for updates on the podcast, tips on travel, and more! Instagram Tiktok Pinterest Facebook Youtube L…
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How Alpaca Expeditions became the #1 Tour operator in Peru with founder Raul Ccolque Ccolque
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Alpaca Expeditions is the #1 tour operator in Peru, who prides themselves on superior service to their clients, creating unique and memorable adventures all around Peru. They pride themselves on being sustainable and responsible, committed to improving the lives of their team and families with better wages and services. They have been featured on N…
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Twin Talks: Big announcement, where are the twins traveling to next?!
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We are back from hiatus and excited to announce we will be traveling internationally for the first time since the pandemic! We are so excited to take you along and see a Vogel adventure unfold! Feel free to follow us on our socials to watch and save the itinerary for your next trip abroad! Follow @thevogeltwins for updates on the podcast, tips on t…
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It's officially that time of year again, the first half of our season is done! But don't worry we will be making sure to keep you updated on all the fun things you can do this summer specifically in New York. Follow @thevogeltwins for updates on the podcast, tips on travel and more! Instagram Tiktok Pinterest Facebook Youtube Like the show? Please …
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Sharing her chaotic but wholesome Thailand experiences on Tiktok with Charissa Enget
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Meet our guest Charissa Enget, she grew up in Venezuela, China, and six different states so she was always moving and it made her love to travel and get to know people from other cultures. She is the TikToker “Life of young ratchet” where she shares her hilarious travel stories with her 315k followers and counting. From her days wrangling gators in…
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Twin talks: Our experience at Loom of the Loom
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We got to experience the 2 hour introductory course at Loop of the Loom with our guest Yukako Satone! In our previous episode we talk to Yukako about SAORI and we were lucky enough to be invited to her studio by her and experience the class for ourselves. We were immersed in weaving with their unlimited materials in no time and in just two hours, a…
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How Japanese SAORI weaving helps find your inner peace with founder of Loop of the Loom Yukako Satone
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Yukako Satone is a Japan-born fiber artist, weaving instructor and the founder of craft studio Loop of the Loom based in New York. Loop of the Loom introduces the Japanese SAORI weaving method that everyone can freely weave for self-expression, self-discovery, and self-healing. Through the practice of SAORI weaving, she originated it as a unique se…
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Twin talks: Say "I do" to destination bachelorettes
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We talk about the destination bachelorettes we have been to and why we think it's something you should always say yes to! Follow @thevogeltwins for updates on the podcast, tips on travel and more! Instagram Tiktok Pinterest Facebook Youtube Like the show? Please leave us a review here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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How traveling with your pet can change your travel style with Kerry Martin
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Kerry Martin is a Melbourne-based and international award-winning family and pet photographer who considers pets very much part of the family. It’s for this very reason that she specializes in portraiture photography that includes dogs and families with their pets! Kerry is also Editor of Puppy Tales, a website devoted to the promotion of wonderful…
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Thousands of travelers were stranded in airports over the weekend as thunderstorms in Florida curtailed operations and technology issues left one of the largest airlines scrambling to recover during the spring break travel rush. More than 10,000 U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, according to flight tracker FlightAware, with another 5,085 delay…
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Combining spirituality and travel with Kendall Fuhrman
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Welcome our guest Kendall Fuhrman, she is an entrepreneur, travel vlogger, content creator, podcast host, and now author of her new book coming out called "You Are The Medicine" which follows her journey in Peru where she took one of the strongest psychedelics in the world and learned to find her medicine within. She has a mission of inspiring othe…
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Twin talks: Unpopular opinion but long layovers are the best
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We know most people just want to get to their destination fast BUT you are missing out on all the fun things that layovers have to offer! We talk about all the tips and tricks on how to make layovers more fun and the amenities you may not know is offered in different airports around the world. Follow @thevogeltwins for updates on the podcast, tips …
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Making dream worlds come to life with Muses Escape co-founders Eden Tijerina and Syrie Moskowitz
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Meet our guest Eden Tijerina and Syrie Moskowitz, co-founders of Muses Escape. The Muses are a collective designed to empower the aesthetics of femininity in all its forms. They create opportunities for artistic women around the world to meet, collaborate with, and inspire one other. They host yearly and bi-yearly escapes to magical secret location…
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Twin talks: Can twins really get homesick while traveling together?
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Traveling with your sister definitely helps combat being homesick but that doesn't mean we don't. We talk about our two biggest triggers and it might surprise you! Follow @thevogeltwins for updates on the podcast, tips on travel and more! Instagram Tiktok Pinterest Facebook Youtube Like the show? Please leave us a review here! --- Support this podc…
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How Golightly is creating a safe space for female travelers with CEO Victoria O'Connell
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Victoria O’Connell is the CEO of Golightly. Which is an invite-only private club providing a vacation rental and home-sharing platform for women. She is an entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience co-founding and managing JDP Global, an international e-commerce and real estate company. With vacation rentals in Malta, London, Dubai and Miami, s…
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Twin talks: How 3 Americans from Japan made us break our #1 travel rule
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We love to plan our days when we travel but when we reflect on our favorite memories while traveling we realized it was always the most spontaneous moments! We reflect on one of our favorite stories from Japan where we met 3 Americans at a 7/11 in Shibuya and talk about how the night unfolded for us. Follow @thevogeltwins for updates on the podcast…
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A tour guide's perspective traveling in South Korea with K-Shuttle's Justin Choi
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Meet our guest and very good friend Justin Choi! He works as an English speaking tour guide in Korea and is the founder of his brand “Choi-pedia”. Like the name, he is an encyclopedia of knowledge about everything Korea; from food to history. He has been working as a tour guide in South Korea for 10 years and mainly conducted K-Shuttle which is the…
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Twin talks: How dating apps can be complicated for twins
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Happy Valentine's day! On today's Twin talk we discuss the good and bad experiences being on dating apps as a twin. From matching the same people to being able to avoid the "West Elm Caleb" type, dating apps have taught us a lot about what we look for in a partner. Although we have not been successful yet, it has provided some good content to laugh…
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Veterinary Tech who travels, heals animals and then paints them with Melisa Beveridge
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Melisa is a Registered Veterinary Technician and an artist on a mission to make the world a better place for orphaned, injured, and rescued animals. Through Woollybear Travels, she goes to animal sanctuaries around the world and volunteers her services as an animal nurse. Melissa writes about the animals she meets, the places that are helping them,…
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