Episodes
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Favorite Unique Countries Travel Advice Show
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Chris and Jerry talk about six unique and not often visited countries that they really like. Although not their favorite countries, they really love these destinations and have visited them often. Most people travel to famous destinations often forgetting absolute fabulous and interesting countries that often are more exciting than the famous ones. Did you know that you can walk with lions in West Africa, observe nesting turtles in Surinam, visit Roman ruins in northern England, drink excellent tap beer in Belgium, walk pure white sand beaches and snorkel in crystal clear water in the Cook Islands, and visit a major departing point for African slaves bound for the Americas in Senegal? This show explores northern England, Belgium, the Netherlands, Surinam, Cook Islands, and Senegal and gives information that will inspire you to include them in your travel plans.
Thursday Aug 11, 2016
Jerry's Unique North Peru Trip Travel Advice Show
Thursday Aug 11, 2016
Thursday Aug 11, 2016
Inspired by Martha on Marnella Tour's North Peru Travel Advice Show, Jerry got excited and went to visit three of the historical sites mentioned on the show. He goes into detail how he traveled, where he stayed, and his experiences visiting Ventarron, one of the oldest constructions in the Americas dating from 2,000 BC, the fascinating Lambayeque Royal Tombs Museum, traveling hours by car through spectacular alpine and dry scenery, staying at a hotel overlooking and hiking to the extremely impressive Gotca Waterfalls, trekking to the impressing Karajaia sarcophai tombs, enjoying Kuelap, the largest ancient stone structure in South America, exploring Revash, cliff tombs where mummies were found, visiting the Leymebama mummie museum which houses 219 mummies, and many other adventures. Listen to learn fabulous options on your trip to Peru.
Sunday May 01, 2016
Budget Travel Travel Advice Show
Sunday May 01, 2016
Sunday May 01, 2016
"Traveling Jackie," of thebudgetmindedtraveler.com, Chris, and Jerry discuss the exciting world of budget travel. Regardless of your age, gender, and income, you can experience travel on a budget for any length of time you have to travel. Tips for traveling within cities and countries, minimizing stress by pre-booking your first night hotel, utilizing travel guide books, the difference between budget and cheap travel, staying in hostels, carrying and managing money while traveling, and women traveling on their own are just some of the topics discussed by Traveling Jackie on this fun travel advice show.
Thursday Mar 24, 2016
Ecuador Travel Advice Show
Thursday Mar 24, 2016
Thursday Mar 24, 2016
Unique and varied Ecuador is discussed by Martha Tavera of Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com, Chris, and Jerry. You'll be amazed at the wide variety of Ecuador's culture, exploration, adventure, and shopping options. Winding perilous mountains by train, shopping local Indian markets, purchasing gold and silver jewelry, visiting ancient Inca ruins, exciting bird watching, climbing Cotopaxi, the world's highest active volcano, and other spectacular mountains, exploring the streets of Quito, and determining which is the best way to see the Galapagos Islands are just some of the exciting ideas you'll discover on Ecuador Travel Advice Show.
Saturday Mar 19, 2016
Columbia Travel Advice Show
Saturday Mar 19, 2016
Saturday Mar 19, 2016
Chris and Jerry welcome Martha Tavera of Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com, who will excite you to visit the varied country of Colombia. It is now safe to visit, walk the streets at night, enjoy unique historical and scenic sites, and have a fabulous vacation. The Gold Museum, excellent shopping in malls with baby sitters, day trips to Zipaquira's salt cathedral, coffee tasting in Pereira, 16th century Cartagena with its walled city, nearby Rosario Island for Caribbean-clear swimming and relaxing, forts, Tayrona National Park and the 800 AD Lost City, the new "Machu Picchu" in the Santa Maryta District, and San Andres Island, famous for its beaches, relaxation, and unique mixed cultures are just some of the topics discussed. You'll want to go to Colombia after hearing this program.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
Southern Peru Travel Advice Show
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
Martha Tavera of Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com, Chris, and Jerry explore many exciting and extensive travel options in southern Peru. Realistic and practical information is given on traveling to and flying over the Nazca lines/plain, motoring between Puno and Arequipa through the impressive, volcanic-surrounded Colca River valley and home of hundreds of condors and the world's deepest canyon, partaking of the many physical and scenic activities of the Sacred Valley, various types of accommodations and transportation options, and many other ideas for this desert to tropical jungle region of southern Peru.
Sunday Mar 06, 2016
Northern Peru Travel Advice
Sunday Mar 06, 2016
Sunday Mar 06, 2016
Martha Tavera of Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com, Chris, and Jerry explore the marvels of northern Peru. Basically undiscovered by tourists, this fascinating area of deserts, Andes mountains, and tropical jungles is one of the world's hidden gems. Lodges and cruises of the Amazon, ancient ruins near Trujillo and Chiclayo (older than Machu Picchu), Gocta, the world's third highest waterfalls, ways to travel, best time to visit, culture, history, and many other topics are discussed. You will not only be inspired to spend at least ten days in northern Peru, but you will want to visit soon before it is discovered.
Sunday Feb 14, 2016
Chile Travel Advice Show
Sunday Feb 14, 2016
Sunday Feb 14, 2016
Chile, almost as long as the U.S. is wide,
averaging about 125 miles wide, offering, literally, something for
everyone, and one of the world's most unique countries, is discussed by
Martha Tavera of Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com,
Chris, and Jerry. Learn little-and well-known facts, including the
English-settled north, Atacama Desert, wine, Skorpios II glacier cruise,
Robinson Crusoe and Easter Islands, skiing some of the world's most
famous areas, spectacular mountain and lake regions, fly-cruise
Antarctica, and Patagonia, including one of the world's must-see Tierra
del Fuego. No minimum length vacation suggestion is given because it
would require weeks to see and do it all, but suggested lengths of time
to stay is given for each region. Chile, one of the world's most exciting countries, is a show you will want to listen to for a vacation you will never forget.
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Argentina Travel Advice Show
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Doing the tango in Buenos Aires is one of the many topics discussed by Martha Tavera of Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com, Chris, and Jerry. This show gives great, often not known, options for visiting Argentina, one of the most versatile South America countries, will inspire you to want to spend your vacation doing and visiting many things. Buenos Aires, famous for its lively international nightlife, shopping, museums, and architecture, nearby estancias (cattle ranches), day trips to Punta del Este, for its beaches, and historic Colonia del Sacramento, both in Uruguay, is discussed in depth. Other country-wide destinations discussed, include: Igauzu Falls' impressive volume of water and nearby jungle hikes; Mendoza, situated between southern Utah-type deserts and the highest mountain in the America, 22,841 foot Aconcagua, is famous for its wine and skiing; Swiss-like San Carlos de Bariloche with its spectacular lake and mountain scenery; ways to visit El Calafate's Perito Moreno and other glaciers, viewing and going overland to Torres del Paine, Chile, and outdoor adventure activities; Ushuia, the gateway to Antarctica and Cape Horn via small, adventure cruises; Peninsula Valdes to see whales, sea lions and wolves, and Magallanes penguins. Visa, currency exchange, family vacation ideas, adventure trips, and many other topics are discussed to excite you to visit Argentina, the land of tangos and gauchos, plus many other spectacular sites and activities.
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Southern Brazil Travel Advice Show
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Sunday Feb 07, 2016
Southern Brazil, home of Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls, is discussed by Martha Tavera, Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com, Chris, and Jerry. No visit to southern Brazil should be made without listening to this show! Learn about the beaches, nightlife, culture, Carnival, the famous sites in Rio and other nearby destinations, should you see Iguazu Falls from the Brazil or Argentine side, the seldom-visited Pantanal with its wildllife, Fort Jungqueira, and adventure, mountainous Oro Petro, Santa Cantalina's magnificent beaches, German influence, and wine, Santos with wonderful beaches, Sao Paulo, Iguazu Falls, and other unique areas. Also visa requirements, family travel areas, food, climate, and other interesting and needed facts and suggestions are given to help make southern Brazil an excellent vacation choice.
Sunday Jan 31, 2016
Northern Brazil Travel Advice Show
Sunday Jan 31, 2016
Sunday Jan 31, 2016
The not-so-often visited northern part of Brazil is explored by Martha Tavera of Marnella Tours, marnellatours.com, Chris, and Jerry. Settled by the Dutch, Portugese, Africans, and other nationalities, whose influence is evident, emphasis is placed on the areas of Manus, Recife, Salvador, Brasilia, and Fernado de Noronha island. This unique, year-round excellent weather part of Brasil offers something for everyone, including the Amazon River, carnivals that allow you to participate in the parades and activities, Caribbean-like white sand beaches, jungle exploration, wide-variety of shopping, excellent food, friendly people, exciting family destination options, and many other activities. A wide range of important topics are discussed that will excite you to visit this fabulous area of Brazil.
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Peru, Tanzania, and Kilimanjaro Travel Advice Show
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Do not visit Peru and Tanzania without listening to Robin Paschall of Adventutres Within Reach, Chris, and Jerry discuss these two exciting destinations. Along with the basic facts, often unknown and fascinating insights are given such as where the best beaches are located in Zanzibar, the different accommodation options such as lodges and permanent and movable tented camps in the Serengeti, unique cultural experience of visiting the Haya "mud people" in Tanzania, cooking with the locals in Cuzco, visiting Lake Titicaca, talking about the various Inca Trails, and when is the worst time to visit Peru and Tanzania. This show will greatly assist you in your planning stage to make the best decisions for a fabulous vacation.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
South America Travel Advice
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Eitan Silberberg, Vice President of Latour, join Chris and Jerry as they discuss exciting South America. A not-to-be-missed show for anyone considering a trip "Down South", they explore many topics including why travel to South America, should families go there, is it safe and secure, best time to visit and length of stay. They also discuss the Galapagos Islands, Easter Island, types of accommodations available and many other topics.
Show recorded at Rumours Coffee Lounge.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Galapagos Travel Advice
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
The diverse, uninhabited only by indigenous birds and animal Galapagos Islands are explored with Brian Morgan, President and Founder of Adventure Life, along with Chris and Jerry. Swim and snorkel with seals, observe the marine iguanas, observe numerous bird-life and hike the nature trails. Best times to visit, the type and size of ships and yachts, the various islands and lengths of stays are just some of the topics discussed. Most visitors return several times because of the fascination and experiences the Galapagos offer. Listen to this program to make your visits more memorable and exciting.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Ecuador Travel Advice
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Peter Grubb, president and founder of ROW Adventures, Chris and Jerry explore unique Ecuador. Centering around the three major regions, beach, highlands and Amazon basin, each area is discussed giving many travel options. Ways to travel, best time to go, how long to stay, suggested itineraries, volcanoes, jungle lodges, cultural markets, city descriptions and many other topics are just some of the interesting things you'll hear as you prepare for a fantastic and exciting visit to the country straddling the Equator.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Colombia Travel Advice
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Historic and culturally-unique Colombia is explored by Nathaniel Waring, President of Cox and Kings, along with Chris and Jerry. Colombia is re-emerging from its recent reputation as one of the world's hottest destination spots. Safety, location, when and when not go, suggested itineraries, length of stay, favorable currency exchange rate, it's varied beaches, rain forests, islands and other topics are discussed. Come now to Colombia before the world rediscovers it.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Angel Falls Travel Advice
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Nathaniel Waring, president of Cox and Kings USA, explains the options of visiting remote and world's highest falls, Angel Falls, with Chris and Jerry. Costs, best times to visit, travel options to go and come from the falls, suggested length of stay and other suggestions should you have additional time in Venezuela are all discussed. This program will encourage you to include this experience in your immediate travel plans.