Globetrotting with Lynx

This Episode takes a look at the city of Nassau in the Bahamas. It looks at some of the history of the city and also some of the sights which are worth a visit. This city is a smaller one, so much of what is recommended for the Bahamas is Beaches and Watersports, but this is by no means a reason not to visit this city. You can also check out my  Travel Advisor Profile or the new website for Globet...

This Episode, our 22nd (Yes, i know I say 21st in the Episode itself, but it is our 22nd), looks at Copenhagen, the Capital City of Denmark. I was there in January of 2025, and have been there many times. As always, I will present you a brief history, and then go over what you should and need to see in this amazing Scandinavian City! You can also check out my  Travel Advisor Profile or the new web...

For this twenty-first episode I picked something which is just a location with a very fun meaning for me. In 2019 I took a trip to Dublin in Ireland for the 77th World Science Fiction Convention, and also to help fulfil a bucket list item for my mother. This episode of the podcast will look at Ireland. You can also check out my  Travel Advisor Profile or the new website for Globetrotting with Lynx...

Welcome to Globetrotting with Lynx! For this twentieth episode I picked something which is not from a recent trip, but one I did back in 2019. I took a cruise to Havana, Cuba. This was during Trump’s first term, and he had placed a travel ban on Cuba, but the cruises which were sold the previous year, were still allowed to sail. This episode will be a bit shorter as it has been six years since I w...

For this nineteenth episode we will be taking a look at the Carnival Corporation & plc. This is a large Cruise group with eight different brands. We will look at all the brands and give a brief overview of the style of each of these brands. Some, such as Princess, may get a separate episode in the future looking solely at that line. You can also check out my  Travel Advisor Profile or the new...

This episode I picked a location I was very fortunate to visit and had an amazing time there. Back in 2020, I went to Tunisia for a LARP, or Live Action Role Play, called Expedition Sahara. Before the LARP, I spent 3 days touring the country with a guide, a driver, a good friend, and my Ex. This episode of the podcast will look at this trip to Tunisia. I will give you my Impressions of this countr...

This episode takes a look at the the cities of Bangkok and Pattaya in Thailand. These cities were great fun to visit, and great for both relaxing and fascinating excursions. I have been here three times, and each one was as unique as the last. You can also check out my Travel Advisor Profile or the new website for Globetrotting with Lynx  for any help in booking your own amazing travel adventures!...

This episode is a look at Star Trek: The Cruise IX. It was an incredibly fun cruise, and I thuroughly enjoyed sailing on it. We have an interview with Dave, Diane, and Bob who were all on the cruise as well. This is one of my annual things, so likely you will get another episode on it next year.  You can also check out my Travel Advisor Profile or the new website for Globetrotting with Lynx  for a...

This episode is a look at the Royal Caribbean Group, and their three lines, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. Each of these is a unique experience and has a different feel. The Royal Caribbean Group is one of the larger Cruise Groups and has a massive share of the Cruise Market. You can also check out my Travel Advisor Profile or the new website for Globetrotting wit...

This episode is a look at ComicCon The Cruise, Volume 2, which sadly is Volume the Last. It was an incredibly fun cruise, and I thuroughly enjoyed sailing on it. We have an interview with Aislin who sailed with me. I had the privelege of meeting Tony from 'La Lido Loco' and 'The Cruise Show' on this cruise. You should check out his video podcast on YouTube if you get a chance. You can also check o...

This episode is part of Podcasthon 2026 and is all about UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. The work that this charity does for children around the globe is just amazing, and if you would like to learn more or donate to them, you can do so through their website: UNICEF You can also check out my Travel Advisor Profile or the new website for Globetrotting with Lynx  for any help in booking...

This thirteenth Episode looks at another city in England, Cambridge. It is a classic city dating back to just before Roman times, and yet a contemproary one as well. As you walk through this city you can feel both the medieval and tudor influences, and feel the history seeping off the buildings, especially near the University of Cambridge. It is a great city to visit, especially in the spring, sum...

This twelfth Episode looks at one of my favorite cities, London. It is an ancient city, and yet a modern one. You can feel this as you walk through the various alleys and narrow streets, and feel the history seeping off the buildings and the streets. There is so much to do in London that this could have been multiple episodes, but for now, it is just this one. You can also check out my Travel Advi...

This eleventh Episode looks at the Cities of Aventura and Miami. These are nice locations to visit, especially in the late fall, winter, and early spring, and I always enjoy my time there. Many of my fellow Gen Xers will know the area from the TV Show Miami Vice . The area is famous for Miami Beach, which was featured in many movies in the 1960s through the 1990s. You can also check out my Travel...

This tenth Episode looks at the City of Minneapolis. It is a nice location to visit, and I have a great deal of fondness for it, having both many friends there, and considering moving there in the near future, depending on how some other things play out. It is a truely midwestern City, and most of its modern history began in the 1800s. You can also check out my Travel Advisor Profile or the new we...

For this, the ninth episode, I bring you along on The Love Boat Cruise, which sailed from Galveston, TX on Sunday November 16th, and returned on Sunday November 23rd. This was a themed cruise focusing on the Love Boat and we hade the main cast onboard, as well as Charo. It was a fun cruise, but a little different from other themed Cruises I have been on, and which you will hear about in later Epis...

For this eighth episode I am mainly giving you a recap of the trips I have done in 2025, some of which we have had episodes on, and some which will be next year, and also letting you know of my travels for 2026, which I promise you will be just as amazing as the ones in 2025. As a result, this will be a shorter Episode to round out the year. If you are interested in some of the themed Cruises I am...

In this episode of Globetrotting with Lynx, we visit the small seaside town of Båstad in Sweden. Home to the ATP and WATP rated Nordea Open (formerly Swedish Open) tennis tournament, this quaint town is almost a hidden paradise in Sweden, and well worth a visit. Also, for this episode, I have two guests on to talk about the town. Eva and Jan, who are residents of the town, and also my parents. If...

This Episode you will get to experience Stockholm, the Capital of Sweden, and a beautiful Nordic city. It is one of my favorite cities, and the wonderful places to visit, the places to eat if you're a foodie, and the great views make it a wonderful city. Enjoy this episode of Globetrotting with Lynx! If you want to learn more about Stockholm, you can check out my FORA Travel profile, which has a t...

In this Episode we visit Rome. We look at some of the history, and check out som eof the sights which attract tourists from all over the world! Once again, I have some guests, this time Emilio DeSalvo, who is a friend of mine from Italy, and WinWin Sorela joins me again. Enjoy this episode of Globetrotting with Lynx! Also, going forward, you check out our companion YouTube Channel which will get a...

The Fourth Episode of our first season, we visit Pompeii and Naples. THese two amazing locations in Italy are well worth your time if you are there, and can be done as either a day trip from Rome, in the case of Pompeii, or a two or three day stay in the case of Naples. As always, if you want help making your dream vaction or getaway come true, feel free to email me at martin.lessem@fora.travel

Join me as I take you to the Islands of Santorini and Mykonos and the port of Kusadasi in Türkiye. I was joined on this trip by WinWin Sorela, the Penultimate Queen Universe Philippines, who joins me for part of this podcast. As always, I will cover the history of the location and also some of the sights to see. These are three amazing and beautiful destinations and I highly recommend them!

Welcome to this, the second episode of the first season of Globetrotting with Lynx. In this pisode, we will examine the Odyssey of the Seas, a Quantum Ultra-class Cruise Ship by Royal Caribbean which I sailed on the last week of August 2025. I will give you some history of the Quantum-class ships, and also some information on the various venues onboard. The next episode will go over the itinerary...

Welcome to this first Episode of Season 1 of Globetrotting with Lynx, where I will take you with me on my journeys around the globe, past, present, and future! In this episode we visit the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Sweden where we explore this ship which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 in the Stockholm Archipelago. Aa Travel Advisor with FORA, and I love helping others book their own amazing get...