Episodes
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Mongolia Travel Advice Show
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
One of the top five countries in the world to visit, Mongolia should be a must-visit destination and definitely soon as it is gradually becoming more modern. Chris and Jerry discuss Mongolia's highlights and neat things to do while there including visiting the capital, Ulaanbaatar, with its museums, religious and sacred sites, and very interesting day or overnight trips to the semi-Gobi desert where you can ride a camel, Hustain Nuruu National Park to see Pnewski Mongolian horses and genuine Mongolian nomads, and Ghorki-Terelj National Park for impressive rock formations. If you go in the winter, a few miles from Ulaanbaatar you can ski on beginners to advanced trails! Karakorum, base of Genghis Khan and nearby Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia's largest and oldest Bhuddhist monastery, Altai Tavan Bogd National Park in the far west Mongolian Altai Mountain range with its beautiful lakes, hiking trails, horseback riding, and Golden Eagles, and the massive Gobi desert are just some of the topics discussed along with how long to stay, how to travel the country , types of accommodations, and when to go. Pack your bags and go as you will rank your experience there as one of your best ever!
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Western Indonesia Travel Advice Show
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Chris and Jerry explore and discuss in detail western Indonesia especially Sumatra and the smaller islands off its coast. Sumatra, the world's fifth largest island, has three major cities: Medan, Padang, and Palembang and many neat things to do. You will be impressed with the variety of sightseeing and adventure options available including climbing volcanoes, hiking through jungles searching for gibbons and orangutans, visiting Buddhist temples, spending time at Lake Toba, the world's largest volcanic lake, shopping for unique items in Palembang's malls, river rafting, and many other exciting things that are just some of the experiences you will have in this destination not often visited by US citizens, but by the rest of the world.
Monday Oct 09, 2017
Eastern Indonesia Travel Advice Show
Monday Oct 09, 2017
Monday Oct 09, 2017
Chris and Jerry talk about one of the top ten destinations in the world to visit - Eastern Indonesia. There is something there that will excite and amaze nearly every traveler of any age. The island of Java with its access to Krakatoa volcano, Jogjakarta and Surakarta with impressive Javanese temples including Borobudur and Prambanan, the active volcano Mount Bromo, and the beautiful Tengger mountain chain, Bali which appeals to nearly everyone with magnificent beaches, hill-country Ubud, and a variety of physical activiities, orangutans, culture, and festivals in Sumatra, the amazing three hundred Stone Age societies of West Papua, Sulawesi's Londa burieal caves and Kete Kesu, unique home architure of Troja village, and other unique sites, and rarely visited East and West Timor with their excellent diving and snorkeling, beaches, and unique cemeteries. You will want to go to this fantastic area of the world after listening to this show.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Uzbekistan Part Two Travel Advice Show
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Chris and Jerry continue the discussion on Uzbekistan talking in greater detail on mosques, mausoleums, markets, and what to do and see. A first time visit itinerary should be fourteen days to get the greatest overview of the country from Tashken to Khiva and it should be overland by private driver and guide or on an escorted tour preferably with fewer than twenty guests. If a visit to Fergana in the east including Osh, Kyrgystan, is included, add at least three extra nights. More details about types and prices of accommodations ranging from guesthouses to five star properties and various mosques, mausoleums, and markets are given. Various types of souvenirs including carpets, clothing, skullcaps, ceramics, musical instrtuments, and Samarkand paper are discussed to sharpen your shopping urges. Uzbekistan should be a must visit for world travelers and both parts one and two will start you on your way.
Friday Aug 18, 2017
Uzbekistan Part One Travel Advice Show
Friday Aug 18, 2017
Friday Aug 18, 2017
Chris and Jerry give an excellent overview of Uzbekistan, one of the world's top five countries to visit. History, culture, minimum itinerary, length of time to stay, best times to visit, hotel categories and prices, variety of ways to travel the country, discussion of the palaces, mosques, and masadahs, money, and many other things you need to know to move Uzbekistan to the top of your travel bucket list and begin your travel plans to this truly fabulous country.
Friday Jun 09, 2017
Turkmenistan Travel Advice Show
Friday Jun 09, 2017
Friday Jun 09, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Unique Iran Travel Advice Show
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Chris, Jerry, and Jerry's friend, Siamak Gholami, give advice for traveling Iran, one of the world's top five destinations to visit, that you should know, but may not even have thought about. Tea, caviar, historical monuments, exotic food, rice, ways to travel, types of accommodations, ghaliyan (hookah), dress codes, geographic areas, when to go, what to do, culture, and many other things that will make your visit to Iran truly one to remember. You will want to return.
Wednesday May 10, 2017
Short Iran Travel Advice Show Tips
Wednesday May 10, 2017
Wednesday May 10, 2017
Many people are hesitant to visit Iran because of misconceptions about safety, freedom to explore on your own, hotel accommodations, food, and other concerns. Chris and Jerry talk about the reality of visiting this varied, scenic, historic, and fabulous country and help alleviate any misconceptions you may have about making Iran your next travel destination. Listen to get excited about visiting Iran.
Friday Jul 15, 2016
Taiwan Travel Advice Show
Friday Jul 15, 2016
Friday Jul 15, 2016
Roy Liao of Super Value Tours, supervaluetours.com, Chris, and Jerry explore the hidden gem of Taiwan, a destination that will excite everyone. Travelers who come to explore rank Taiwan as one of the best vacations ever. It is excellent for families, adventurers, lovers of excellent food, and history buffs, just to name a few. The show gives many sightseeing options, length of stay, time of year to visit, ways to travel, and many other ideas which will excite you to visit one of Asia's most unique and impressive destinations.
Monday May 16, 2016
Mekong and Irrawaddy River Cruises Travel Advice Show
Monday May 16, 2016
Monday May 16, 2016
Andy Magistrale of AmaWaterways, amawaterways.com, Chris, and Jerry talk about the fabulous Mekong and Irtrawaddy River cruises of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Truly two of the world's most exciting, interesting, and educational rivers to explore, Andy explains the unique AmaWaterways style of cruising and the included sightseeing of Ha Long Bay and staying overnight on a Vietnamese junk, majestic, ancient temples, the Killing Fields of Myanmar, Vietnam War tunnels, exotic food and fruit, Hanoi Hilton prison, and many other fabulous sites. You will definitely want to cruise these two rivers soon with AmaWaterways.
Saturday Feb 20, 2016
Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam Travel Advice
Saturday Feb 20, 2016
Saturday Feb 20, 2016
Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam are uniquely covered by Dan Crandall of Adventures Within Reach, adventureswithinreach.com, Chris, and Jerry. You will learn when to go, how long to stay, unique travel options and areas, food, getting around travel options, and many other suggestions to make your stay in Southeast Asia even more exciting. Dan's enthusiasm for the area comes through as he explains why everyone should visit this area, as there is something for everyone, except skiers.
Tuesday Oct 14, 2014
Chris and Jerry Explore North Korea - DPRK
Tuesday Oct 14, 2014
Tuesday Oct 14, 2014
Chris and Jerry explore the DPRK (North Korea) as Jerry recently returned from visiting much of the country. Entrance requirements, expectations, realities, and experiences are discussed. This is an important show for those desiring to see this seldom visited, exciting country.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Far East Asia Travel Advice
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Guest, Linda Ralston, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Coordinator of Leisure Services Maagement at the University of Utah, Chris and Jerry discuss the changes in travel in China from the mid 1970s to the present and give suggestions for first time visitors to see and ways to travel. Based on their many visits to this part of the word, they give suggested itineraries, time of year and modes of travel, discussed in a fun way. They also explore which Far East Asia countries to visit first, Far East Russia, South Korea and Japan. A must for the first time visitor to Far East Asia.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Russia and the CIS Countries
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Doug Grimes of MIR Corporation join Chris and Jerry to discuss traveling through Russia, China, Mongolia and the C.I.S. countries. He gives numerous suggestions including the best time to visit, exciting means of transportation options and suggests itineraries, including escorted and F.I.T, to best enjoy the areas. Less visited areas, such as the five "Stan" countries and the Caucasus region, are also discussed. Don't visit this part of the world without first listening to this program.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Israel Travel Advice
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Listen as Chris and special guest co-host Cheryl Taylor talk about visiting Israel. Topics include important spots to visit, different types of food, some personal experiences and more.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
India Travel Advice
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Regardless of whether you've ever wanted to go to India, you must listen to Hugh Fraser, Director of Sales and Product Development for Cox and Kings, the America, Chris and Jerry as they spend over 40 minutes exploring this diverse, hypnotic and exciting destination. Various topics including when to go, who should go, neat, unique things to do, wide-range of accommodations, travel within India options and many other topics are explored. You will want to go with Cox and Kings to India when you hear this program.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Nepal and Bhutan Travel Advice
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Tuesday Mar 18, 2014
Chris, Jerry and guest Steve Conlon of Above the Clouds discuss the fascinating, historical, cultural and beautiful countries of Nepal and Bhutan. Best time of year to visit, country differences, trekking areas, means of transportation, length of stay and many other important topics needed for a visitor to this area. Be sure to listen to this program and gain valuable information from the many years that Steve has spent in Nepal and Bhutan.
Thursday Mar 13, 2014
Jordan Travel Advice
Thursday Mar 13, 2014
Thursday Mar 13, 2014
Return guest, Hugh Fraser, Director of Sales and Product Development for Cox and Kings, the Americas, joins Chris and Jerry as they discuss Jordan and its diverse tourism treasures. Everyone interested in archeology, history, deserts and culture will enjoy this in-depth discussion. Hugh discusses how Jordan is a safe destination in the Middle East.