Suburban Gypsy Travel Podcast

In this Destination Experience episode, Penny shares the highlights of her recent stay in Iceland. With personal advice from Penny and some interesting interviews with the founders of a number of the places she visited, this episode is a must-listen for those heading to Iceland. Show Notes: - The Travel Yogi https://thetravelyogi.com - Shannon Algeo http://www.shannonalgeo.com - Australian Yoga Journal http://www.yogajournal.com.au/ - Hallgrimskirkja Church http://www.visitreykjavik.is/hallgrimskirkja-church - Iceland Airwaves http://icelandairwaves.is/ - The Reykjavik Food Walk http://www.thereykjavikfoodwalk.com/ - Suburban Gypsy Episode 10: Interview with Gilly of The Reykjavik Food Walk http://www.suburbangypsypodcast.com/#!EPISODE-10-Big-Day-Out-on-The-Reykjavik-Food-Walk/c24ep/56e9ae0f0cf290399f4641f8 - Café Loki https://www.facebook.com/kaffi.loki - The Sea Baron http://www.saegreifinn.is/ - Apotek Kitchen & Bar http://apotekrestaurant.is/?lang=en - The Elf School http://www.theelfschool.com/ - Iceland Guided Tours http://www.igtours.is/ - Icelandic Phallological Museum http://phallus.is/en/ - Suburban Gypsy Episode 11 Interview with Magnus of Icelandic Phallological Museum http://www.suburbangypsypodcast.com/#!EPISODE-11-Road-Test-of-the-Icelandic-Phallological-Museum/c24ep/56f25aad0cf28bf0e6ea80cc - Blue Lagoon http://www.bluelagoon.com/

Vivid Sydney is a 23-day festival of light, music and ideas. Vivid Sydney features many of the world's most important creative industry forums, a mesmerising free public exhibition of outdoor lighting sculptures and installations and a cutting-edge contemporary music program.   This year for the first time, the Taronga Zoo Precinct was opened with an amazing projection mapping display on the Taronga Zoo Heritage Entrance Building and walkway inside the zoo of animal lanterns.   We road tested the event and thoroughly recommend it as away to absorb Vivid without the crowds.   Taronga Zoo: https://taronga.org.au/100-years/centenary-events/vivid-at-taronga   Vivid Sydney: http://www.vividsydney.com    

Bianca Shugg is the founder of online magazine, yum. gluten free. The magazine runs yum gluten free food tours to various d/estinations but just recently Bianca led a gluten free food tour to beautiful Bali. In this episode, Bianca talks her through all her fabulous food and beverage experiences… and makes us all very hungry!     yum. gluten free magazine   Peppers Seminyak   Vesanti Seminyak Resort    Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran    Earth Café   Potatohead Beach Club, Seminyak   Woo Bar at W Hotel, Seminyak   Shelter Cafe, Seminyak   Single Fin, Uluwati   Sea Circus, Seminyak   Café Organic, Seminyak   The Laneway Restaurant at Peppers, Seminyak   Motel Mexicola, Seminyak   Alila Resort, Seminyak   Kilo Restaurant, Seminyak   The Bali Food Safari   Pod Chocolate   Rock Bar at Ayana Resort, Jimbaran  

Chris Massey is a Melbourne based (soon to be London based) contemporary jewellery designer. He recently spent ten days in The Galapagos Islands as part of his sister’s 50th birthday celebrations and was taken by the fascinating wildlife, fragile eco-system and how much he learnt in one of the most remote locations on earth.   International Nature and Cultural Adventures   Galapagos Conservancy  

Evie Farrell of Mumpack Travel made a lifestyle decision recently to uproot her life in Sydney and travel through South East Asia with her 6 year old daughter for 12 – 18 months. Penny catches up with Evie and not only talks through the motivation behind this decision, but talks through the best of Taipei, Taiwan.   Mumpack Travel Taipei Rido Hotel Daan Park Dongmen District and Yong Kang Street Din Tai Fung Dumpling House Taipei Night Markets Taipei 101 Elephant Mountain Longshan Temple Taipei Metro Taipei YouBike Taipei Free Wifi Access Taipei Zoo Taipei Museum of Contemporary Art   Mumpack Travel blog posts on Taipei: Why you should take the fam to Taipei Taipei Food Tour Taipei Toilets!

We deviate from normal programming again for this episode because it was too hard to resist telling our listeners about one of the most unique tourism experiences you can have well...anywhere! Penny visited the Icelandic Phallological Museum when she was in Reykjavik. She sat down with curator and founder's son, Hjortur Gisli Sigurosson and asked the hard questions!   Have a listen and put the Icelandic Phallological Museum on your travel must see list. Once you get over the giggles, it's actually quite fascinating!   The Icelandic Phallological Museum    

As part of her magical experience in Iceland recently, Penny had a fun day out on The Reykjavik Food Walk. After the tour, she sat down with Egill (or Gilly to his non-Icelandic friends) and interviewed him about the concept and content of The Reykjavik Food Walk, re-living each delicious detail.   The Reykjavik Food Walk The Icelandic Bar Osta Budin Restaurant & Delicatessan   Loki Café   Skyr   Baerjarins Beztu Pylsur   The Sea Baron   Apotek Restaurant   Risa Ris Chocolate    

In this week's episode, Penny speaks to CEO of Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach, Tony Martin. Find out how a Londoner ended up in outback Queensland. And while Tony shares his story, he also shares his tips for visiting Longreach and the places you can't miss when you venture into the area for a true Australian experience.   Longreach, Queensland Australia   QANTAS Founders Museum, Longreach   Tree of Knowledge, Barcaldine   Harry’s Restaurant, Longreach   Thomson River, Longreach   North Gregory Hotel, Winton   Longreach RSL   Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame   Longreach Powerhouse Museum   Longreach Botanic Walkway   Merino Bakery   The Lazy Sheep   Outback Pics   McGinness’ Restaurant at QANTAS Founders Museum   Longreach School of Distance Education    

Our Destination Experience episodes share firsthand knowledge and observations from the Suburban Gypsy's own experience at a destination. In this episode, Penny shares the best places to stay and eat and ways to keep busy on the South Pacific island paradise that is Rarotonga.

This Suburban Gypsy was lucky enough to be hosted by Paul and his team at The Billabong Retreat in Maraylya, New South Wales for a day of mindfulness, meditation, yoga and clean eating. Have a listen to see how I managed to bliss out by swapping my 9-5 working day for a 9-5 day of zen. 

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The Suburban Gypsy Road Test episodes are reviews of travel products, experiences and attractions. All those great insider tips and highlights from someone who has experienced something firsthand. In this episode, Penny checks out Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Sydney. Have a listen to see how it rates.   SHOW NOTES: Madame Tussauds Sydney: Aquarium Wharf Darling Harbour Merlin Annual Pass Pier Nine Restaurant: King Street Wharf

Kirralee Baker of Escape with Kids shares her own family's travel experiences of the theme park mecca, Orlando. In this episode, she highlights the best places to stay, eat and immerse yourself in this fantatastical (is so a word!) world of magic and fun.   SHOW NOTES:    Disney's Wilderness Lodge Staybridge Suites:  Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Legoland Florida Resort and Theme Park Cinderella's Castle: Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World, Orlando Magic Kingdom Park: Orlando Olive Garden: Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Animal Kingdom: Disney World, Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Universal Orlando Disney Cruise Line

NYC based life coach, yoga teacher and podcast co-host Shannon Algeo shares his ideal 24 hours in Miami with us, inspired by a recent visit to the area known as the American Riviera and his own health and wellness ethos. Fantastic tips and advice for making the most of South Beach and balancing a little bit of party with a lotta inner peace.   Show notes: Full Bloom Gourmet Vegan Restaurant: Island Avenue, Miami Beach Green Monkey: 1827 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach Flywheel Sports: 1919 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach Barry's Bootcamp: 1835 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach Whole Foods Market: 1020 Alton Road, South Beach South Pointe Park: South Beach Books & Books Cafe: 927 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Twist: 1057 Washington Avenue, South Beach Citibike Miami Lyft   Lululemon Lincoln Road Store

Host Penny Webb chats to New Zealand artist, An Expat in Guangzhou CHINA to get all the insider travel tips from a person who lives there. Go to www.suburbangypsypodcast.com for the show notes.   Mentioned in this episode: Mall of the World: Zhujiang E Rd, TianheErsha Island: Yuexiu District TaiKoo Hui: upmarket shopping mall Haizhu Square: local noodle places Guangzhou Qiyi Road, Yide Road & Taikang Road, Yuexiu District Daily Craft French Patisserie: Wuyangcun District Little Place  The Happy Monk: 29 Jianshe 5th Rd, Yuexiu Wilber's Restaurant: 62 Zhusigang 2nd Rd, Yuexiu IFC Building: Zhujiang Road West,Guangzhou Four Seasons Hotel:  IFC Guangzhou Canton Tower: 222 Yuejiang W Rd, Haizhu Guangdong Museum: 2 Zhujiang E Rd, Tianhe Shamian Island:  Liwan District Liwan Lake Park: Pantang area Xiguan Lizhiwan Qing Ping Markets: Qingping Street and Tiyun Street Redtory Art District:  No128, Yuancun Si Heng Lu(the Fouth of Yuancun Rd), Tianhe District Xinghai Concert Hall: 33 Qingbo Rd, Yuexiu

Getaway Guru is a gorgeous website that connects travelers directly to the owners of private villas, apartments and chateaux in France and Italy. We interview Leanne Anderson, the business owner to find out what Getaway Guru offers and how Leanne can help your holiday dream become a reality. Links Mentioned in this episode: Getaway Guru Website La Maison du Puits: Villa in Trausse, Languedoc FRANCE Le Petite Trefle: Village house in Eymet, Dordogne FRANCE