The Friday Take Five

A scarred past, but a beautiful future. Listen along in episode 29 as we delve into the intense history of Cape Town, from its founding as a Dutch colony, through the Apartheid era, to a bright future ahead. Voted many times over as one of the best places in the world to visit, this beautiful destination with a storied past should definitely be making your travel list.

Episode 28 takes us back to France for the third time! On our third journey to France we hit its third largest city. With beautiful architecture, out of this world food, a long running history, and wild views, this city is worthy of any traveler’s bucket list.

Frozen tundra? Check! Well, maybe not all the time, but destination 27 is undoubtedly a "coat on" city - Helsinki, Finland. This city isn't tropical, but it brings to the table a great combination of history and adventure. Join us on a five minute adventure to this "cool" (pun intended) and must visit locale.

Come along with us on our 26th adventure to "La Ciudad Amurallada" or the "Walled City". With over 500 years of history, the second oldest city in the Western hemisphere is another incredible destination waiting to be adding to your bucket list.

The Friday Take Five goes to the desert southwest of the United States. With an awesome climate, delicious food, an inspiring landscape, and a deep history, this amazing city is sure to entice history buffs and travel fiends alike. Escape with us for 5 minutes to Phoenix, Arizona, in our landmark 25th episode!

The "Place of the Dawning Sun" was one of the last cities of the ancient Mayan civilization. Listen in to episode 24 to hear about how coincidence brought us to this historical destination of Tulum, Mexico, and gave us memories to last a lifetime.

Hiking, paragliding, and Toblerone?! Episode 23 takes us to the Playground of Europe: Switzerland. Listen in to hear about the beauty and adventure Switzerland has to offer and the history behind the awe-inspiring Swiss town of Interlaken. Another can't miss destination for history lovers and travel bugs alike!

The Little Italy of Africa? Join us for another of adventure in our 22nd episode to a secretly “hoppin” destination with a unique nickname in Malindi, Kenya. Africa is so much more than just desert and the pyramids. Listen in to learn more about the variety this port city has to offer and its rich history that will have you booking your tickets to Africa in no time!

Our 21st adventure takes us to one of the oldest cities in the USA and the birthplace of the American Revolution. From Good Will Hunting and tours of MIT and Harvard, to the Boston Tea Party, this episode is filled with a whole lot of history and a whole lot of fun. Listen in and be swept off your feet to yet another wonderful travel destination.

Take a trip to Morocco's second largest city in our 20th five minute adventure! Listen in to get a taste of both the depths of history in the incredibly well preserved Medina of Fes, and a hint of colonial modernity in La Ville Nouvelle or newer part of the city. Before long, you’ll be adding another awesome city to your travel bucket list.

Listen along to our 19th installment as we take our first adventure to South America. From Lima, the jumping off point of Spanish influence in South America, to Machu Picchu, the hallmark of Incan civilization and a gateway to the past, this episode covers it all.

Episode 18 takes us to a city that is near and dear to our heart. Montpellier is not so common on the average traveller's agenda, but it's the home of many of our great travel memories and awesome history to boot! Discover the underrated southern French city that should definitely make it on your travel list.

Journey to the island country of Iceland, and its capital, Reykjavik. With a landscape and a history that are equally mysterious and dramatic, episode 17 is a jam packed adventure. Join Mark to learn more about this European-"ish" destination and what makes it so truly unique.

Game of Thrones fans rejoice - In episode 16, dive in and explore the astounding city that served as the filming location for King's Landing - Dubrovnik, Croatia. Though there are far fewer dragons in the real version of the city, the history and beauty of it should get any and everyone adding this magical place to their bucket list.

Our 15th five minute adventure takes us to the intersection of religion, culture, and politics. It just so happens to be one of the coolest cities in Italy and the whole of Europe. Join Mark and discover the birthplace of the renaissance: Florence, Italy.

A city with great history, global importance, AND Belgian Waffles?! Take another adventure to another incredible city in episode 14 of The Friday Take Five. Learn more about the distinct history of Brussels and the story behind a world renowned sweet treat.

Donuts, deep dish, the mafia... What's not to love about Chicago? Discover the amazing Windy City in this week's episode of The Friday Take Five. Delicious food, intriguing architecture, and a fascinating history of organized crime make Chicago a must listen episode and a can't miss travel destination.

"So, take me back to Constantinople!" The City of the World’s Desire - Istanbul, perfectly situated between two seas, spanning two continents, and bringing along with it nearly 2000 years of history. Delve into episode 12 to learn about the siege of the city that catapulted the Ottoman Empire into global relevance and changed the course of history.

Enjoy another 5 minute break from the week by exploring the unique characteristics and deep history of the magical island of Maui. See why the locals say “Maui no ka oi” or “Maui is the best” and add another great destination to your travel bucket list.

Join Mark on a trip to Muscat in The Friday Take Five’s first journey to the Middle East. Learn more about the tumultuous history of the incredible port city and how the combination of its great stories and stunning landscapes have made it a fantastic destination for travel.

I see London, I see France, I see Episode 9 of The Friday Take Five! Join us on another adventure into the history of one of Europe's greatest cities. Learn how London came to be the unique metropolis it is today and how an incredible inferno almost wiped the city off the map.

Prague - Great history, great culture, and great beer, oh my! Join in on our 8th adventure to a new city and discover some of the can’t miss spots for history and adventure that everyone should be adding to their bucket list.

With one of the largest populations and oldest cultures in the world, India brings to the table a wide range of stories bound to pique the interest of many. Take a break from the daily monotony and adventure to Delhi, the current seat of Indian government and the former home to multiple empires and nearly 1000 years of rich history.

The home of Gaudí, and an architectural masterpiece. Hear the story of one of Europe's most famous cities and the incredible church that helped put it on the map.

New York City, the cultural melting pot of the United States and the gateway to the land of opportunity. Hear the story of the trip that helped spark a lifelong love of history and adventure.