Zipping Around The World Travel Podcast

Episode 37 - Gautam and Amber Lynn are back to discuss their Italian trip. That covered the Italian cites and villages of: Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco, Varenna, Bellagio, Sirmione, Mestre (Venice area), Florence, and Milano. Items of interest -  Hotel Savona - Alba Marchesi de Barolo Winery - Barolo, Italy Gaja Winery - Barbaresco, Italy Maggiore Car Rental Company Best meal in Italy - Hostaria Vite...

Episode 36 -  This episode covers mega tourist cities of Rome and Venice, and the out of the way village of Peccioli, Italy and the coastal village of San Vincenzo, Italy with my special, now 4 time guest, Phil.  Phil is also the guest for episodes 8, 11, and 15. Here are the places Phil stayed Rome - Hilton Garden Inn Claridge Venice - The Stucky Hilton (Molino Island) Tuscany / Pisa - Hilton Gra...

Episode 35 - This is the sixth of six episodes that goes into detail about our Greek trip.  Start at Episode 30 for the beginning of our trip. This episode details our time on the island of Naxos, the town of Nafplio, and Athens.  All relevant information for this episode can be found on my website www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Greece tab.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a review...

Episode 34 - This is the fifth of six episodes that goes into detail about our Greek trip.  This episode details our time on the island of Santorini and the island of Naxos.  All relevant information for this episode can be found on my website www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Greece tab.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a review on iTunes.  Both of these actions supports the show!

Episode 33 - This is the fourth of six episodes that goes into detail about our Greek trip.  This episode details our last day on the island of Samos and our first day and half on Santorini.  All relevant information for this episode can be found on my website www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Greece tab.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a review on iTunes.  Both of these actions supp...

Episode 32 - This is the third of six episodes that goes into detail about our Greek trip.  This episode focuses on the island of Samos and an excursion to the island of Patmos.  All relevant information for this episode can be found on my website www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Greece tab.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a review on iTunes.  Both of these actions supports the show...

Episode 31 - This is the second of six episodes that goes into detail about our Greek trip.  This episode focuses on the island of Samos and an excursion to Ephesus, Turkey.  All relevant information for this episode can be found on my website www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Greece tab.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a review on iTunes.  Both of these actions supports the show!

Episode 30 - This is the first of six episodes that goes into detail about our Greek trip.  This episode focuses on Athens, as we use it for a stop over before heading out to the islands.  All relevant information for this episode can be found on my website www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Greece tab.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a review on iTunes.  Both of these actions support...

Episode 29 - My friend Ben recently got back from Shanghai, China and did some awesome research on travel logistics in China for this episode.  He also discusses a few touristy spots and eating in China as well.  Ben mentions this website for visas to China: www. CIBTVISAS.COM and for getting train tickets, even overseas, he used this website: www. TravelChinaGuide.com/china-trains. You can make a...

Episode 28 - This Episode is an overview of the Normandy, France trip that I am going to take with my father.  Of course, we'll be stopping by Brussels, Dusseldorf, and even England along the way.  Any relevant links and notes for this episode can be found on my website www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Normandy tab.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a review in iTunes.  You can leave...

Episode 27 - I have the finishing in-depth discussion with expert Israeli historian and travel guide Will who has lived in Israel and has been back touring countless times. This is part 2 of 2.  Part 1 can be found in Episode 26.  Visit my website for travel related information at www.zippingaroundtheworld.com.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a rating. 

Episode 26 - I have an in-depth discussion with expert Israeli historian and travel guide Will who has lived in Israel and has been back touring countless times. This is part 1 or 2.  Visit my website for travel related information at www.zippingaroundtheworld.com.  Please subscribe to the show and leave a rating. 

Episode 25 - This is a review of the 9th and 10th days out of 10 of our Japan trip.  Day 9 we head to Himeji to see astonishing Himeji Castle and we end the day on the sensory overload Tombori River Walk in Osaka eating Takoyaki. Day 10 takes us to Osaka Castle and the airport, but not before a little logistical train scare!  A review of days 1-8 can be found on Episodes 21-24.  For better insight...

Episode 24 - This is a review of the 7th and 8th days out of 10 of our Japan trip.  Day 7 starts in Kyoto going to Arashiyama Monkey Park and Nijo Castel before heading to Kobe for dinner.  Day 8 takes us back to Kyoto to tour 4 spectacular temples.   A review of days 1-6 can be found on Episodes 21-23.  For better insight to this show it would be helpful to listen to Episode 5 Japan Trip Planning...

Episode 23 - This is a review of the 5th and 6th days of our 10 day Japan trip. We have day trips to Nara and Hiroshima/Miyajima using Kyoto as our base and using trains, metros, buses, trams, and ferries. A review of travel days 1-4 can be found on Episodes 21 & 22. For more insight listening to Episode 4 Japan Rail Discussion and Episode 5 Japan Trip Planning would be helpful.  All important lin...

Episode 22 - This is a review of the 4th day out of 10 of our Japan trip.  This day started in Tokyo, stopped in Nagoya, toured Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, before returning to Nagoya to enjoy dinner at the famous Yabaton restaurant.  A review of days 1,2, and 3 can be found on Episode 23.  For better insight to this show it would be helpful to listen to Episode 5 Japan...

Episode 21 - This is a review of the first 3 days out of 10 of our Japan trip. These 3 days were spent in Tokyo. For better insight to this show it would be helpful to listen to Episode 5 Japan Trip Planning first.  To get your rail passes or pocket Wifi go to JRPASS . All relevant links to this show can be found on www.zippingaroundtheworld.com under the Japan tab. You can leave comments on the C...

Episode 20 - I discuss American Military Cemeteries in Europe, and that I have a relative who is memorialized at the Ardennes American Military Cemetery in Neupre (Neuville-en-Condroz), Belgium.  I detail how he was shot down in a B24 over the English Channel near Dunkirk, France in Feb 15, 1943, and unfortunately his body was never recovered. Please subscribe to the show, and leave a comment on i...

Episode 19 - The second part of my discussion on India with Gautam and Amber Lynn.  In this episode we discuss Indian Weddings, low cost India airlines, Walking Tours in Calcutta (Kolkata), and Touring Mumbai Important links  www.calcuttawalks.com Used in Mumbai   www.amazetours.in Indigo Air -  www.go indigo .in Air B&B in Mumbai area -  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17798557   Don't forget to sub...

Episode 18 - I interview my friends Gautam and Amber Lynn who just got back from a trip to India.  They did independent travel with their 2 boys, and went to an Indian wedding.  This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion with them.  In this episode they discuss their flight, New Delhi, Taj Mahal, and so much more. Important links Air B&B in New Delhi  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21614148 Pioneer Holid...

Episode 17 - I interview my wife on the girls trip she took to Chicago. She feel in love with the city. Here are the fun / great / awesome places that she went. Purple Pig  www.thepurplepigchicago.com Architecture Boat Tour  www.architecture.org/experience-caf/tours/detail/chicago-architecture-foundation-river-cruise-aboard-chicagos-first-lady-cruises/ John Hancock Building Signature Room  www. si...

Episode 16 - Dan help's his friend, Jeff plan a trip to Germany.  They discuss itinerary, booking cheap flights, and rental cars in Europe. Important Links Erlanger Beer Festival - https://www.bavaria.by/experiences/city-country-culture/traditions-customs/folk-festivals-in-bavaria/bergkirchweih-fair-in-erlangen/ www.accorhotels.com - Ibis and Novetel properties Michele Thomas Language - www.michel...

Episode 15 - Three time guest and world traveler Phil is back to discuss some travel tip like the app MOBILE PASS which works like an epassport, and gets you through the immigration lines in the USA so much faster.  We discuss his recent trip to Bonn, Germany and Burton-Upon-Trent.  Important links to the show are: Bonn,Germany Ameron Hotel Konigshof -  https://www.ameronhotels.com/en/hotel-koenig...

Episode 14 - A discussion with my friend Jeff about travel logistics in Miami, South Beach, and Little Havana. Here are links to the different rail systems and the App. http://www.tri-rail.com/ http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metrorail.asp http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metromover.asp https://www.miamidade.gov/transit/transit-tracker-app.asp Here are places that Jeff trekked during his vacation...

Episode 13 - I interview my friend Ben who lived in Switzerland for 2 years.  He discusses Swiss culture, Zurich, and other little known Swiss hot spots. Swiss Pass (public transportation) www.sbb.ch Hike in the Alps near Interlaken Gratwanderweg Stoos-Wanderland http://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/routen/route-0827.html The Stoos ridge hike from Klingenstock to Fronalpstock offers a view of...