Curious Pavel - History meets Travel

Why do we change to DST or Daylight Saving Time? History is happy to explain this to us. It goes back to Benjamin Franklin who only mentioned it in an essay in the 18th century. George Hudson, who was born in New Zealand, introduced it for the first time almost 100 years later. But the first countries to implement it were the German Empire and Austro-Hungary in 1916 in order to save money from ele...

Is it difficult to write a book and publish it yourself? And if it is, then how difficult the process is? After publishing my second book, I learned quite a lot about the process and I am sharing almost everything with you in this episode. I just want to let you know that I am here for you in your journey. If you want to publish a book, or two, or a collection, and you have any questions, send me...

Cruise ships: getting on a cruise might be nice but what is the case when it comes to living on a cruise ship. I used to live on an anchored ship so I have a slight idea of what it is to live on a ship but it was interesting to hear what is the case with the cruise ships. So I invited a girl that used to live on one. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/curiouspavel 🎵 Music I use: http:/...

Last week on the show we talked about travelling as a solo traveller. When you travel by yourself you can expand your horizon, make new friends, and be alone with your thoughts. Those are just some of the benefits of travelling by yourself but as you can imagine, there are downsides to it as well. You are a little bit more likely to have awkward situations and conversations.   Support this po...

I tried solo travelling myself and found that it is not something that really fits me. I was very keen on hearing what Juleen has to say on the subject and we ended up discussing ways to meet people and make friends while travelling solo. ► About the guest:   Juleen is a Jamaican lover of travel, wine, and the beach. Although she always had a desire to travel, it wasn't until she left Jamaica...

Travelling by visiting record stores ► this episode is something really new! I was excited to record this episode as soon as Rose told me about this concept. The main thing that stands out for me from this episode is playing on your strengths and using them. I am curious to hear what is your biggest intake. let me know in the comments. ===== ► About the guest: There's always some Rose, somewhere,...

VISITING ALL 50 US STATES ► Sometimes people like to set goals for themselves. When I heard that Tim has a goal to visit all 50 US States I was like "yeah, nice goal". I thought he lives in USA which is quite doable. I admit, I have as surprised to hear he lives in UK which makes it more challenging. So I invited him to hear his WHY and HOW. Tim's goal is to visit all 50 US states by he's 50. His...

Visit Patagonia in South America ► You have probably heard of Patagonia. No, not the clothing company! I am talking about the region in the southern part of South America, governed by Argentina and Chile. The area covers a section of the Andes mountains, lakes fjords, glaciers, deserts & steppes. It is so rich in landscapes that nature lovers can find almost anything! =====   ► About the...

Origins and history of Spanish food and drinks ► I sat down and talked with a food tour guide in Spain. Her name is Molly and you might have seen her in the Granada episode from the podcast series. We talked about what Spanish love to drink and eat: paella, sangria, beer in MacDonalds, tapas, valenciana, olive oil. =====   ► About the guest:   Molly is from Nottingham, UK but has lived i...

Everybody I know travels with a lot of luggage! Most people actually travel with more stuff that will be needed! But now I am proud to say I know somebody who travels with 5 kilos only. Anywhere! No matter a long or a short trip. Her name is Katherine and she shares some really interesting tips on the subject. Also, how she started travelling with only hand luggage, why she keeps doing it and what...

Visit Berlin, Germany ► Did you know that Berlin has more bridges than Venice? I was amazed by that fact as Venice being a city surrounded by water. We did not stop there, of course. This episode will teach you a lot about Berlin as a city and Germany as a whole: culture, sightseeing, food, drinks. Best Cafés in Berlin: 5 elefants  Bonanza  Companion  Black apron  Father carpen...

In episode 33 we are conquering a new continent: AFRICA! ❤️ We are travelling to a country that I only know through Leonardo DiCaprio's appearance in Blood Diamond. The name's Sierra Leone. Our guide for the day is called Ian who has visited Sierra Leone numerous times. Scroll down to read more about Ian and more information about Sierra Leone. Happy listening! ╼ ╍ ╾ About Ian:  Ian is an awa...

Travel to Lincoln ► When it comes to history, the whole of England has a lot to offer but there are a few cities that stand out. Lincoln is one of those cities. During medieval times, Lincoln was the 3rd biggest city in the Kingdom! Nowadays, you can enjoy a nice vibe around the city, visit historic buildings and get and can still get a feel of that medieval shine. About The Guest: Alex is the co-...

I am sure you love travelling. Probably that is the reason why you keep listening to this podcast ;) You are probably very excited when you book a holiday, board the plane, and when you get to the desctination. But as you probably know, when it comes to travelling, it's not always smooth sailing! This is Lucina's case. Her holiday was extended not on her will 😬 and 9 months is a looooong period c...

In the region of Andalusia, southern Spain, you will find Seville, Malaga, Cordoba, and Granada. Each city is very beautiful and quite unique. A few years back I travelled to the south of Spain but managed to visit only Seville and Malaga. I have my eyes on the other two cities and I think I will visit them one day. Before that though, I am happy to satisfy my hunger for new cultures via this podc...

In the Cook Islands, next to New Zealand, you will find an actual peace of heaven. Lonely beaches, crystal blue waters, and friendly locals. The place is called Rarotonga and an enthusiastic lady from New Zealand is telling us all about it. =====  Katherine is a 5 Kilo Traveller from New Zealand. She loves to travel, and her passion is teaching people to travel with less luggage (not necessar...

I am very happy to welcome another awesome human being on the Curious Pavel Podcast Sessions. His name is Michael and as it happens to be, he is a great cityscape photographer. I asked him to share his top 3 locations when it comes to GRABBING LONDON FROM FAR.  We also talked about some moon timelapse! As usual, use #curiouspavelpodcast on Instagram and Twitter to join the conversation. ╼ ╍ ╾...

No matter how strong your willpower is, the environment you are in will most likely define many outcomes of your life. We are talking not just money or knowledge. We are talking about happiness as well. I am writing my second book which is named How To Be Happy which combines the 20 Keys I use to achieve my level of happiness 🔑 ! Environment is Number 1 on the list and as you can see, there is a...

Just a couple of episodes later, here we are again, talking to Jack. After exploring Tudor London with him, we are back with a short walk around buildings that are left from the Georgian era. We talked about the oldest restaurant in London, prostitution spots, and more. Join the conversation by using #curiouspavelpodcast across Instagram and Twitter. ╼ ╍ ╾ About Jack: I’m Jack, I grew up in Essex...

I had a chat with a young videographer who's wondering how to get more clients. We talked about where to find opportunities and client communication. There are some general tips in there that can be in your help as well, even if you are not a videographer. Even if you don't operate a business. Enjoy ✌️ ===== Let's connect: www.curiouspavel.com/links 🇬🇧 My Podcast Equipment: www.curiouspavel.com/po...

It was just the last episode when we had Sally over, telling us about her travel app - a great concept that can start make you money straight away. But I also liked Sally's personality, not just her app. That is why I asked her if she has some interesting stories to share. To my surprise, she came back to me with a whole list :D I picked this one as it sounded really curious and I hope we can all...

Not so long ago I was networking on LinkedIn when a lady invited me to join an app because of a few travel pieces that I posted on that platform. I downloaded the app, played with it a bit, and the concept seemed quite simple: share raw videos - get money for them. I ended up sharing my feedback on how the app can be improved which got me meeting with a few team members, and eventually, I ended up...

Travelling to Jordan with a great human being and learning about the local culture, food, and sightseeing tips. About the guest: Kasem is a Jordanian/Palestinian traveler and content creator on various social media platforms, but mainly Facebook, Youtube, Tiktok, and Instagram. He is well known by the name “IbnHattuta”. Kasem has a goal of making videos in every country in the world and already fi...

I always try to meet you with curious people and Jack is the perfect example of one. I find similarities between me and Jack as we are both interested in what we are passing by, and we both want to share what we have learned with as many people as possible. In this episode, we spoke about Jack's favourite Tudor buildings that you can still see in London to this day. ╼ ╍ ╾ About Jack: I’m Jack, I g...

If you follow the podcast series then you'll recognize the guest. It's Barbara from episode 16 when she guided us around Thailand. Now she's back! I wanted to have a quick chat with her as she did something unheard of. Some 15 years ago she left her high level corporate job to travel the world. Despite people's warnings, Barbara went to chase her happiness. It's such a powerful story and to which...