Stories Faces Places

In this episode, we answer some of the emails we receive. As we claim to learn a lot about ourselves in the opening and closing of each of our podcasts, many of our listeners want to know what we learn from our travels. We share a little of ourselves and the things we learn, like listening […]

The bloody Civil War of the Republic de Guatemala ended in 1996. Twenty years later, today,  the country continues to grow and prosper. The effort to rid the remnants of war,  hangover warriors  and other ego’s that still reach for power, is helping bring back the peace and beauty that this country has to offer. […]

It’s rare, but once in that very unique moment, the one you least expected anything, a story, place, and a face reach up and unexpectedly take hold of your heart. It’s an act completely selfless. You feel it. You recognize it. You let it happen because something else is in control, but yet it feels […]

When you think Costa Rica, one thinks volcanos, rain forests, beaches, and jungles. We get into those areas in this Costa Rica Podcast. If you’re seeking a place in the jungle and don’t like to get your hair wet, if you know what I’m saying, we grabbed a five-star, worthy of praises. It’s a great […]

“Al, I found a flight to Vietnam for only Five Hundred Forty Nine, round trip,” Laura said. “It will be a great add-on.” We were in San Diego, California. Some how I couldn’t see Vietnam being a quick little add-on to our visit to Southern California. Knowing her passion to travel, and armed with the knowledge […]

In this episode of Stories Faces Places, we share travel stories from others. Two travel professionals share their personal travel adventures and one high energy travel pro shares a little history on the drink called the Singapore Sling. IMPORTANT: Click the player at the top of this post to listen now. Join us for free […]

Well, we stopped in Chicago again for a quick two days. Why? No particular reason other than we like the city. So we kicked off our fall tour in the Windy City. Our first stop was Shaw’s Crab House again, of course. “I hate the slimy little things,” said Laura. As for me, well, I […]

Do you ever dream of a land with no rules? Where anything goes? Where Rastafari meet prostitutes, meet religious priests, meet alternative genders meet heteros, and if I missed any specimen, any one or anything else with two legs and no wings?  Although, the winged type are probably coming soon. “That’s the way we do […]

Well, here we go again. We both love these two stories of experiences we enjoyed while traveling. One is our completely unexpected inspiration from people while aboard an overnight ferry from Palermo, Sicily.  An experience we will never forget. Next in this episode we re-live our impromptu tapas crawl in Madrid, Spain. This comes the day […]

“Keep climbing,” Laura said, looking back at my nearly dead and dehydrated walking corpse. “Look at this great view.” When I finally reached the peak, the look down onto Vernazza was one of the most amazing views I had ever seen, making the hike worth every breath, every droplet of sweat, and every near heart attack. […]

“Hey Al,” said Laura, “are those your boxers hanging in the courtyard?” To my surprise, the answer to her question was in the affirmative. But before I go there,  allow me to digress and start from the beginning of our memorable experiences from our Bologna, Italy trip. Bologna dates back at least 1,000 years. I said […]

What is it about Chicago and food? I was on the airplane in flight to Chicago when the fine gentleman sitting next to me asked if my final destination was Chicago. “Yes” I responded. He sat in the middle seat. He was a small man with the kind of body structure you wanted in the […]

In this episode, we answer your questions and take an opposing view to the belief that Vienna is an expensive city to visit.   We meet Al Cook, a blues music legend in Austria. Get some tips on summertime fun in Vienna, along with a great day trip idea. That and more fun on this […]

Sometimes you need to take a break from your worries. Sometimes you need to venture off the tourist route, even if just a little. So whether you are planning your next trip to Vienna or just needing a break from the everyday same old, then this podcast can solve both. We visit with Beethoven, yes, […]

Okay, Kotor has redeemed Montenegro for me. We share exciting new stories of our visit to this medieval town. We visit an aquaculture farm of mussels. We share the life of the man on the mountain. All those stories and more are on this episode of Stories Faces Places.        

Okay, surprise, surprise, Laura and I disagree. Is Budva ready for tourists from the west? Do I smell corruption? In any event, we give you both perspectives for a trip, or not, to Budva.    

Apparently, rain does crazy things to my brain, according to Laura. I mean, I know I ‘m just a few cards short of a full house, but really? What makes her think such a thing? Oh, in hearing back this podcast, I think I might get what she is saying. I can’t believe I did […]

Okay, so the people of Austria are a lot of fun. In our opinion, wine, wieners, and song make for a fun time in the shadows of an old gothic style magnificent building called the Rathaus, City Hall.       No broken glass, pigs roasting on a spit, pretzels the size of a small child, […]

Come along on our journey to Brasov, Romania. We visit Dracula’s Castle and unveil the scary truth. We eat all parts of the pig except the testicles. All this and some other tips and tidbits about traveling in Romania. It’s also very affordable.

Come along on our journey to Brasov, Romania. We visit Dracula’s Castle and unveil the scary truth. We eat all parts of the pig except the testicles. All this and some other tips and tidbits about traveling in Romania. It’s also very affordable.