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Episode 20a: The Great Wall of China (Part 1) Jan 25, 2017

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In the first part of a two-part episode, Nick and Wendy talk about visiting the Great Wall of China at Badaling, near Beijing.

Episode 19: Armchair Travel Jan 18, 2017

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Wendy’s father was an armchair traveller who didn’t have the opportunity to travel as much as he wanted to. In this episode Wendy talks about her Dad’s love of travel and his one big trip to the Holy Land.

Episode 18: Los Angeles Jan 11, 2017

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Nick’s American friend John talks about the city he lives in: Los Angeles, California. He explains the appeal of the city, why he always wanted to move there, and the things you can do in L.A. as a tourist or a local.

Episode 17: Palmyra Jan 04, 2017

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Nick and Wendy reminisce about their visit to Palmyra before the Syrian civil war. They talk about the spectacular Roman ruins and the tragedy of what has happened in Palmyra and in Syria because of the war.

Episode 16: Winter in Switzerland Dec 28, 2016

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Winter has arrived in Switzerland and even though it’s cold, it’s still an enjoyable time of year. Nick and Wendy talk about the different winter activities they do and other aspects of winter life in Switzerland.

Episode 15: Living in Greece Dec 21, 2016

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Greece is a wonderful holiday destination for many people, but what’s it like to live there? Nick’s Australian friend Phil talks about his experiences living in Greece, both positive and negative.

Episode 14: Orang-utans Dec 14, 2016

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Nick and Wendy talk about seeing orang-utans on their travels in Southeast Asia. They compare their experiences at rehabilitation centres in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Episode 13: A Local Festival Dec 07, 2016

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Nick and Wendy talk about the Escalade, a local festival celebrated in Geneva every December. They talk about the history behind the festival and how it is celebrated each year in the old city.

Episode 12: From Brighton to Baku Nov 30, 2016

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Nick’s English friend Paul wrote a book about a personal journey that took him from being unemployed on Brighton Beach in the UK to working at the European Games in Baku and then at the Olympics in Rio. In this episode he talks about his journey.

Episode 11: Christmas Markets Nov 23, 2016

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Nick and Wendy talk about the tradition of Christmas markets in Europe. They discuss several Christmas markets that they have visited, their experiences at the markets, and why they like them.

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