The Places Where We Go Podcast

9+ Wonderful Places You Should Visit in Krakow Poland In episode 85, we explore 9+ places to visit beyond the great Market Square of Krakow. We continue our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through western Poland.  Kraków is the 2nd largest city in Poland. Located on Poland’s longest river, the Wisła, this once capital of Poland has a history d...

Visiting the Great Market Square of Krakow In episode 84, we explore the great Market Square of Krakow. We continue our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through western Poland.  Kraków is the 2nd largest city in Poland. Located on Poland’s longest river, the Wisła, this once capital of Poland has a history dating back to the 7th century.  The O...

In episode 83, we explore places to see in Wroclaw Poland. We continue our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through western Poland.  Wroclaw is the 4th largest city in Poland. Located on the Odra River, this beautiful city includes 12 islands, 130 bridges, and many beautiful green spaces with more than 14 parks and gardens. The city attracts mo...

In episode 82, we check out the top things to do on a visit to Poznań Poland. We continue our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through western Poland.  Poznań is the 5th largest city in Poland. This colorful and vibrant 1,000-year-old city offers plenty of history and culture for tourists.  We explore highlights from our trip to help you learn...

Two Days in Toruń Poland On episode 81, we recap our two days in Toruń Poland. We're about in the middle of our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through western Poland and can’t wait to share our adventures with our listeners. Toruń is a magnificent historical medieval town established by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. It sits on the...

Best places to visit near Gdansk Poland On episode 80, we check out the best places to visit near Gdansk Poland. We continue our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through the western Poland and can’t wait to share our adventures with our listeners. Gdansk is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. Located on the Baltic Sea, this historic cit...

Best Things To Do in Gdansk Poland On episode 79, we check out the best things to do in Gdansk Poland. We continue our multi-part series taking you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through the western Poland and can’t wait to share our adventures with our listeners. Gdansk is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. Located on the Baltic Sea, this historic city was the...

What To Do in Szczecin Poland On episode 78, we check out what to do in Szczecin Poland.  This is the first of a multi-part series where we’ll take you to multiple cities in Poland.  We spent 23 days traveling through the western Poland and can’t wait to share our adventures with our listeners. According to the Census Bureau, more than 9 million Americans claim Polish ancestry. And worldwide: It i...

On episode 77, we discuss USA Pilgrimage Walks.  Some may be familiar with the world famous Camino de Santiago in Spain. But did you know there is a California Camino? It offers nearly 800 miles of travel between the California Missions in San Diego to Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma.  We recently completed two walks along the California Mission Trail. Our footsteps travelled  51 miles betw...

On episode 76, we travel to the Manzanar National Historic Site. This is a part 2 to our prior podcast where we took you to Lone Pine California . In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where the US government incarcerated Jap...

On episode 75, we travel to Lone Pine California. Lone Pine is a small western town in the Owens Valley. The town is the base camp for climbers and hikers on their way to Mount Whitney. The annual parade of hikers and mountain climbers seeking to summit Whitney keeps a constant flow of people in the area to support local lodging, restaurants and visitor services. You'll find Lone Pine situated bet...

On episode 74, we travel to Solvang - The Danish Capital of America. It’s a place where you can stroll through a small village with old-world European architecture, indulge in authentic Danish pastries, and take in the cultural heritage of this charming town.  A place that looks and smells a little bit like Christmas year-round, it’s a perfect weekend getaway town. Solvang is a town we’ve visited...

On episode 73, we travel to Austin Texas. This great American town offers  vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor experiences.  Tune in and hear what we were able to fit in in our 1.5 day visit to this Texas city.   Visiting Austin We spent one and a half days and two nights in the Austin area.  Among the highlights on this visit, are the following attractio...

On episode 72, we travel to San Antonio to experience the San Antonio Mission Trail and Excursions. This is the second of a two-part podcast series on San Antonio Texas - a city that offers an abundance of history, arts, and culinary delights.  It's the number-one tourist destination in all of Texas and 7th most populous city in the U.S.   Visiting San Antonio We spent four days in the San Antonio...

On episode 71, we travel to San Antonio - The Alamo, Riverwalk and more. This is the first of a two-part podcast series on San Antonio Texas - a city that offers an abundance of history, arts, and culinary delights.  It's the number-one tourist destination in all of Texas and 7th most populous city in the U.S.   Visiting San Antonio We spent four days in the San Antonio area.  Among the highlights...

On episode 70, we recap our travels to Denali National Park.  This episode continues our Alaska journey which we started on our prior episode.  After our one-way cruise from Vancouver British Columbia to Whittier Alaska, we would venture our way to Denali National Park. Alaska is the 49th state. It is a land of bountiful resources that provides a richness of wildlife and wilderness. The state has...

On episode 69, our journey is all about visiting Alaska.  The 49th state is a land of bountiful resources that provides a richness of wildlife and wilderness. The state has a culture that combines First Nation, Asian and Western influences.  You’ll find breathtaking scenery as you traverse the land.  It’s a state very worthy of a visit - and it’s the focus of today’s podcast.   Begin Planning Your...

On podcast episode 68, we take you to Ferrara Italy.  This episode continues our multi-part series on visiting Italy. We took a day trip from Venice to arrive at this historic and very authentic Italian town.    Key Attractions in Ferrara Italy We highlight several key attractions and things to do during a visit to Ferrara.   The Walls of Ferrara Basilica Santa Maria in Vado Cathedral of Ferrara M...

On podcast episode 67, we take you to Venice Italy.  This episode continues our multi-part series on visiting Italy. We travel from Rome to arrive at the wonderful city of water. Visiting Venice You'll travel differently in Venice than your typical city.  There will be no cars or buses. Rather, your transportation will be your feet on land and boats to take you across the waters. We discuss the Va...

On episode 66, we present our misadventures in Florence Italy. This episode continues our multi-part series on visiting Italy. We take a one day trip from Rome via high speed train to arrive in this art mecca. We visited Italy on a 10-day trip and it remains one of our most memorable trips. Visiting Florence Our top tip for visiting Florence Italy is to get tickets in advance for any key attractio...

On episode 65, we are visiting Vatican City. This episode continues our multi-part series on visiting Italy.  We visited Italy on a 10-day trip and it remains one of our most memorable trips. Key Attractions in Vatican City We highlight several attractions and things to explore on a visit to Vatican City.  On this episode, we share our experiences at these sites: Vatican Necropolis St. Peter's Squ...

On episode 64, we continue our multi-part series on visiting Italy. We dive into the capital city of Italy on this episode, Visiting Rome Part 2. We visited Italy on a 10-day trip and it remains one of our most memorable trips. Visiting Rome We recommend getting the Roma Pass if you'll be in Rome for at least 48 to 72 hours, if not longer.  You can get information on Roma Pass here: www.romapass.i...

On episode 60, we drive to California gold country to see how Nevada City celebrates Victorian Christmas.   This annual event fills the air with the spirit of a Victorian Christmas. The aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the air. Sounds of Christmas songs are provided by carolers and musicians. The streets are lined with street vendors selling their wares. And in the evening, a magical ambience emer...

On episode 62, we continue our multi-part series on visiting Italy. We dive into the capital city of Italy on this episode, Visiting Rome Part 1. We visited Italy on a 10-day trip and it remains one of our most memorable trips. Visiting Rome On this episode, we cover various aspects of visiting Italy's capital city. We recommend getting the Roma Pass if you'll be in Rome for at least 48 to 72 hour...

On episode 61, we being a multi-part series on visiting Italy. We start with the first episode in the series, Planning A Trip To Italy. We visited Italy on a 10-day trip and it remains one of our most memorable trips. Helping You Plan Your Trip To Italy On this episode, we cover various aspects of planning a trip to Italy: How long to stay The best time to travel Ideas for itineraries Tips for boo...