In Part 2 of our Forbidden Places Series, we’re going to explore locations around the world that few people have ever gone. In this episode, we explore some of Earth’s most mysterious and restricted places like North Korea’s Room 39, the Vatican Secret Archives, Gangkhar Puensum, the Doomsday Vault (Svalbard Seed Vault), and Pripyat’s Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

In Part 2 of our Forbidden Places Series, we’re going to explore locations around the world that few people have ever gone. In this episode, we explore some of Earth’s most mysterious and restricted places like North Korea’s Room 39, the Vatican Secret Archives, Gangkhar Puensum, the Doomsday Vault (Svalbard Seed Vault), and Pripyat’s Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

EP 40: World’s Most Forbidden Places Part 2

In Part 1 of our Forbidden Places Series, we’re going to explore locations around the world that few people have ever gone. From famous strange place like Area 51, the Royal Living Quarters at Buckingham Palace, and the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, to the lesser known weird locations like North Sentinel Island and Brazil’s Snake Island (Ilha da Queimada Grande), these are some of Earth’s most mysterious and restricted places.

In Part 1 of our Forbidden Places Series, we’re going to explore locations around the world that few people have ever gone. From famous strange place like Area 51, the Royal Living Quarters at Buckingham Palace, and the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, to the lesser known weird locations like North Sentinel Island and Brazil’s Snake Island (Ilha da Queimada Grande), these are some of Earth’s most mysterious and restricted places.

EP 39: World’s Most Forbidden Places Part 1

Jon Barr

Pizza, it’s the go-to party food. The Ninja Turtles love it, Pizza rat loves it, and humans love it too. We’re heading to the Big Apple and joining us is Youtuber Jon Barr, to talk with us about his one-dollar pizza challenge, dumpling, and other affordable foods.

Pizza, it’s the go-to party food. The Ninja Turtles love it, Pizza rat loves it, and humans love it too. We’re heading to the Big Apple and joining us is Youtuber Jon Barr, to talk with us about his one-dollar pizza challenge, dumpling, and other affordable foods.

EP 38: The 1 Dollar NYC Pizza Challenge with Jon Barr and Other Cheap New York City Foods.

Travel used to be an activity that only the rich could afford. But around the 1800s, advances in technology changed that industry. In this episode, I chat with author Mark Tungate, about his new book, The Escape Industry, where he writes about the evolution of travel.

Travel used to be an activity that only the rich could afford. But around the 1800s, advances in technology changed that industry. In this episode, I chat with author Mark Tungate, about his new book, The Escape Industry, where he writes about the evolution of travel.

EP 37: Author Mark Tungate, the Orient Express, and his New Book: The Escape Industry.

To keep fans and paparazzi off their trail, crew members of the new Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, referred to the movie as Space Bear. But now that filming is done and the trailers have been released, producers are starting to confirm the real-life locations where the movie was filmed. I don’t know if you’re as excited about The Last Jedi, as I am, but I hope you are. Because in this episode we’re going to explore some of the latest Star Wars movie filming locations, and how you can visit them for yourself.

To keep fans and paparazzi off their trail, crew members of the new Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, referred to the movie as Space Bear. But now that filming is done and the trailers have been released, producers are starting to confirm the real-life locations where the movie was filmed. I don’t know if you’re as excited about The Last Jedi, as I am, but I hope you are. Because in this episode we’re going to explore some of the latest Star Wars movie filming locations, and how you can visit them for yourself.

EP 36: Star Wars, The Last Jedi Film Locations and more

Most of our episodes deal with places that you can travel to, like Iceland or Cuba.  But what about the places you’re never allowed to explore? The places that are closed off the public, off-limits and top-secret? In this episode, we’re going to explore Closed Cities. Also known as secret cities or forbidden cities, these are places on the planet where thousands of people can live but no one’s allowed in and no one’s allowed out.

Most of our episodes deal with places that you can travel to, like Iceland or Cuba. But what about the places you’re never allowed to explore? The places that are closed off the public, off-limits and top-secret? In this episode, we’re going to explore Closed Cities. Also known as secret cities or forbidden cities, these are places on the planet where thousands of people can live but no one’s allowed in and no one’s allowed out.

EP 35: Top Secret Closed Cities You’re Not Supposed to Know About

Did you know that during the American Civil War, both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis wrote letters to the Pope trying to get him on there side? These letters are stored in the Secret Vatican Archives, deep beneath the surface of Vatican City. What else does the Catholic Church keep in these archives? And what are some other mysteries surrounding the smallest country in the world?  Hey, Alex here, and you’re listening to Go, a Podcast about Travel, Places, and Adventure. In this episode, we’re going to explore the mysterious history of the Vatican, the Necropolis, and the places you have to see when you visit.

Did you know that during the American Civil War, both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis wrote letters to the Pope trying to get him on there side? These letters are stored in the Secret Vatican Archives, deep beneath the surface of Vatican City. What else does the Catholic Church keep in these archives? And what are some other mysteries surrounding the smallest country in the world? Hey, Alex here, and you’re listening to Go, a Podcast about Travel, Places, and Adventure. In this episode, we’re going to explore the mysterious history of the Vatican, the Necropolis, and the places you have to see when you visit.

EP 34: Mysteries of the Vatican, Their Secret Archives, and More.

Donald Trump pardons a turkey this week, keeping the Thanksgiving tradition alive. Thanksgiving also happens to be the busiest week of the year for travel, but did you know that it’s the busiest week of the year for plumbers? Thousands of emergency calls are made to get sinks and toilets unclogged this time of year. Gross! In this episode of Go the Travel Podcast, we’re talking travel, turkey, and the fascinating history behind Thanksgiving.

Donald Trump pardons a turkey this week, keeping the Thanksgiving tradition alive. Thanksgiving also happens to be the busiest week of the year for travel, but did you know that it’s the busiest week of the year for plumbers? Thousands of emergency calls are made to get sinks and toilets unclogged this time of year. Gross! In this episode of Go the Travel Podcast, we’re talking travel, turkey, and the fascinating history behind Thanksgiving.

EP 33: Thanksgiving Special. Travel, History and Turkey Pardons.

The original design for one of America’s most recognized monuments was very different from its finished product. Lead sculptor Gutzon Borglum meant to depict the four presidents from the waist up and Susan B. Anthony was almost added to the landmark. In this episode, we exploring the obscure history of Mt. Rushmore, the secret room built beneath the granite, and the largest US monument you’ve never heard of.

The original design for one of America’s most recognized monuments was very different from its finished product. Lead sculptor Gutzon Borglum meant to depict the four presidents from the waist up and Susan B. Anthony was almost added to the landmark. In this episode, we exploring the obscure history of Mt. Rushmore, the secret room built beneath the granite, and the largest US monument you’ve never heard of.

EP 32: The Secret Room Inside of Mt Rushmore and the Largest US Monument you’ve Never Heard of.

Did you know that North Korea and South Korea are still technically at war? The Korean Armistice Agreement, signed in 1953, was only supposed to be a temporary ceasefire, but it’s still in place. Over sixty years later and there is still no treaty. Instead, we have two nations locked in a standoff. It’s one of the tensest military situations in the world, where it all comes to a head in one location. A place you can actually visit and see for yourself. Today we’re going to explore the Demilitarized Zone or as it’s better known, the DMZ.

Did you know that North Korea and South Korea are still technically at war? The Korean Armistice Agreement, signed in 1953, was only supposed to be a temporary ceasefire, but it’s still in place. Over sixty years later and there is still no treaty. Instead, we have two nations locked in a standoff. It’s one of the tensest military situations in the world, where it all comes to a head in one location. A place you can actually visit and see for yourself. Today we’re going to explore the Demilitarized Zone or as it’s better known, the DMZ.

EP 31: The World’s Most Dangerous Border – Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

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Cuba is a travel relic. Cut of from the US since the 1960s, Americans were restricted from traveling there until now. Join us as we talk the essentials on Cuba Travel, with guests: Andreea Christina, Elizabeth Viatkin, and Jon Barr.

Ep 11: Cuba, Old Havana, Collectivos and Cash.

Know your rights. The State of Air Travel seems to be in decline. To find out why, I spoke with David Cogswell, executive editor at Travel Pulse. Plus Susan Shain, a blogger and travel writer, who filled me in on when to stand my ground and what my rights are as a passenger. Co-hosting today … Continue reading Ep 20: Passenger Rights and Air Travel. US airlines used to have perks like pubs and lounges in their coach section. Today, the cost of a ticket is rising faster than inflation. This travel podcast episode, we explore the air travel industry and your rights as a passenger. →

Know your rights. The State of Air Travel seems to be in decline. To find out why, I spoke with David Cogswell, executive editor at Travel Pulse. Plus Susan Shain, a blogger and travel writer, who filled me in on when to stand my ground and what my rights are as a passenger. Co-hosting today … <a href="http://gothetravelpodcast.blubrry.com/2017/07/29/ep-20-passenger-rights-and-air-travel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Ep 20: Passenger Rights and Air Travel. US airlines used to have perks like pubs and lounges in their coach section. Today, the cost of a ticket is rising faster than inflation. This travel podcast episode, we explore the air travel industry and your rights as a passenger. →</a>

Ep 20: Passenger Rights and Air Travel. US airlines used to have perks like pubs and lounges in their coach section. Today, the cost of a ticket is rising faster than inflation. This travel podcast episode, we explore the air travel industry and your rights as a passenger.

Some of earliest writings about this real life person, describe him as a, “demented psychopath, a sadist, and a gruesome murderer.” You may know him as Dracula, the blood thirsty Vampire made famous by Bram Stocker’s novel of the same name. But his story is a bit more mysterious. Today we’re doing a special Halloween … Continue reading EP 28: Halloween Edition. The Real Life of Dracula and Where to Find Him. →

Some of earliest writings about this real life person, describe him as a, “demented psychopath, a sadist, and a gruesome murderer.” You may know him as Dracula, the blood thirsty Vampire made famous by Bram Stocker’s novel of the same name. But his story is a bit more mysterious. Today we’re doing a special Halloween … <a href="http://gothetravelpodcast.blubrry.com/2017/10/24/ep-28-the-real-life-dracula-places-to-visit-where-he-once-or-maybe-still-does-roam-halloween-edition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading EP 28: Halloween Edition. The Real Life of Dracula and Where to Find Him. →</a>

EP 28: Halloween Edition. The Real Life of Dracula and Where to Find Him.

In this episode, we’re going back to Cuba, to a little city called Trinidad.We talk to Jon Barr and Shayla Hohiesle, two Youtube Vloggers about Cuba’s two currencies, the healthcare and the education systems. We’ll explore Club Ayala, a three story nightclub inside of a cave and you’ll find out about a cocktail unique to … Continue reading Ep 12: We went to Trinidad, Cuba. Explored the cave at Club Ayala. Learn more about the dual currencies, as well as the health and education systems. By Go the Travel Podcast. →

In this episode, we’re going back to Cuba, to a little city called Trinidad.We talk to Jon Barr and Shayla Hohiesle, two Youtube Vloggers about Cuba’s two currencies, the healthcare and the education systems. We’ll explore Club Ayala, a three story nightclub inside of a cave and you’ll find out about a cocktail unique to … <a href="http://gothetravelpodcast.blubrry.com/2017/05/06/episode-12-cuba-trinidad-club-ayala-cave-pesos-health-and-education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Ep 12: We went to Trinidad, Cuba. Explored the cave at Club Ayala. Learn more about the dual currencies, as well as the health and education systems. By Go the Travel Podcast. →</a>

Ep 12: We went to Trinidad, Cuba. Explored the cave at Club Ayala. Learn more about the dual currencies, as well as the health and education systems. By Go the Travel Podcast.

This is an Audio Travel Guide to Cuba. Perfect for anyone going, or thinking about going, to Cuba. In this short episode, we’ll run through the 15 Things You Have to Know Before You Go.

Ep 13: Cuba Audio Travel Guide

There are lots of perks of living on a volcanic hotspot. Some of which we explore in this episode.

Ep 2: Can Icelanders really bake bread underground, with geothermal heat? Do the spas really come from natural hot springs? How dangerous are the volcanos? Find this out in this weeks travel podcast episode.

This is Go, a podcast about travel, places, and adventure. Reports have come out that President Trump is considering rolling back Obama’s new Cuba policies. Some of the changes could effect Travelers. An announcement could come as early as July of this year. So if you’re planning to go to Cuba, now is the time. … Continue reading Ep 15: Cuba’s Most Interesting Facts →

This is Go, a podcast about travel, places, and adventure. Reports have come out that President Trump is considering rolling back Obama’s new Cuba policies. Some of the changes could effect Travelers. An announcement could come as early as July of this year. So if you’re planning to go to Cuba, now is the time. … <a href="http://gothetravelpodcast.blubrry.com/2017/06/03/episode-15-cubas-most-interesting-facts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Ep 15: Cuba’s Most Interesting Facts →</a>

Ep 15: Cuba’s Most Interesting Facts

Parker Hilton

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Mashed Radish

Jack Kerouac’s novel, On the Road, helped define a generation of post WWII Americans. Americans who were exploring the land they fought to protect. Like their generation, today’s Millennials are defined by circumstances out of their control. Circumstances that effect the way they live, work and travel. On todays episode we’re joined by some millennials … Continue reading EP 23: Are Millennials changing the travel industry? From Van Life to Airbnb, from the Gig Economy to Work-Stays, find out what new travel technologies and trends millennials are embracing. We chat with Parker Hilton from Uproxx and John Kelly from Mashed Radish in this travel podcast episode. →

Jack Kerouac’s novel, On the Road, helped define a generation of post WWII Americans. Americans who were exploring the land they fought to protect. Like their generation, today’s Millennials are defined by circumstances out of their control. Circumstances that effect the way they live, work and travel. On todays episode we’re joined by some millennials … <a href="http://gothetravelpodcast.blubrry.com/2017/08/28/e23-vanlife-millennial-travel-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading EP 23: Are Millennials changing the travel industry? From Van Life to Airbnb, from the Gig Economy to Work-Stays, find out what new travel technologies and trends millennials are embracing. We chat with Parker Hilton from Uproxx and John Kelly from Mashed Radish in this travel podcast episode. →</a>

EP 23: Are Millennials changing the travel industry? From Van Life to Airbnb, from the Gig Economy to Work-Stays, find out what new travel technologies and trends millennials are embracing. We chat with Parker Hilton from Uproxx and John Kelly from Mashed Radish in this travel podcast episode.

Eva Perón

Walking down the streets of Buenos Aires can feel like you’re in a European City. This place was founded in the 1500s and colonized by Spaniards. Spanish architecture was built to last, and made of stone and brick. That’s one of the big differences between Spanish colonies and British colonies. The British built with wood, so … Continue reading Ep 7: The Beautiful Recoleta Cemetery. Eva Perón. Argentine Barbecue. →

Walking down the streets of Buenos Aires can feel like you’re in a European City. This place was founded in the 1500s and colonized by Spaniards. Spanish architecture was built to last, and made of stone and brick. That’s one of the big differences between Spanish colonies and British colonies. The British built with wood, so … <a href="http://gothetravelpodcast.blubrry.com/2017/01/07/episode-7-the-beautiful-recoleta-cemetery-eva-peron-argentine-barbecue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Ep 7: The Beautiful Recoleta Cemetery. Eva Perón. Argentine Barbecue. →</a>

Ep 7: The Beautiful Recoleta Cemetery. Eva Perón. Argentine Barbecue.

What was once a beautiful 12th Century monastery in Spain, ended up in a pile of rubble in California. In this episode of Go the Travel Podcast, we explore the mystery of the Sacred Stones.

Ep 5: Mystery Behind The Lost Stones Of The New Clairvaux. In this travel podcast  episode, we search for the remains of a 13th Century Spanish Monastery that found its way to Golden Gate Park San Francisco. The end result will surprise you.

James Finnerty

In this weeks travel podcast episode we’re joined by James Finnerty from Lupine Travels. Finnerty is an unconventional travel agent of sorts. He takes people to Iraq, North Korea, the Chernobyl Nuclear Site, Antarctica and more. In this episode he shares a great story about shooting AK-47s in Latvia with gangsters and brothel runners.

EP 26: Latvia Shooting Range and tales from Chernobyl. With James Finnerty from Lupine Travels.

Did you know that the furthest distance humans have ever traveled was done not intentionally, but by complete accident? From explorers like Leif Erickson to Lewis and Clark, to more extreme methods of travel like Deep Sea Diving and Space Exploration, you might get the sense that humans are made to travel. In this travel … Continue reading EP 30: The Farthest Traveled Human Ever. Exploring the Stories Behind Some of the Deepest, Farthest, and Loneliest Traveled People. →

Did you know that the furthest distance humans have ever traveled was done not intentionally, but by complete accident? From explorers like Leif Erickson to Lewis and Clark, to more extreme methods of travel like Deep Sea Diving and Space Exploration, you might get the sense that humans are made to travel. In this travel … <a href="http://gothetravelpodcast.blubrry.com/2017/11/09/ep-30-the-farthest-traveled-human-exploring-the-stories-behind-some-of-the-deepest-farthest-and-loneliest-traveled-people-ever/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading EP 30: The Farthest Traveled Human Ever. Exploring the Stories Behind Some of the Deepest, Farthest, and Loneliest Traveled People. →</a>

EP 30: The Farthest Traveled Human Ever. Exploring the Stories Behind Some of the Deepest, Farthest, and Loneliest Traveled People.

If you want to know some interesting facts about Iceland, then you’re in the right place. On this episode of Go, we’re listing some of the most amazing things about the Nordic island.

Ep 10: Iceland’s Most Interesting Facts

On this episode, we’re going on an adventure through the heart of Madagascar. Join us with British Adventurer Ash Dykes, as he tells us how he climbed eight mountains, survived malaria, rotten eel, a witch, leeches, and crocodiles.

Ep 16: Madagascar Adventure

With its natural wonders and spirited, colorful cities, Argentina is an astonishing place. Living there for quite some time taught me a slew of intriguing facts about Argentina, the best of which are shared in this episode.

Ep 9: Argentina’s Most Interesting Facts

A recently released study in the journal Science, has crowned the Greenland Shark as the oldest living vertebrae. Using radiocarbon dating, scientists discovered that these sharks can live to be over 400 years old.

Ep 3:  400 Year Old Sharks. The Icelandic rotten meat delicacy that I did not enjoy eating. By Go the Travel Podcast

This week, Alex Cwalinski breaks down the Trump Administration’s new Cuba Travel Policy changes. Plus some of this weeks Travel related news.

Ep 17: Trump announces a new Cuba travel policy. Find out more with the latest in travel by Go the Travel Podcast.

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