Behind the Postcards

Behind the Postcards

Behind the Postcards is a travel podcast that looks behind the shiny photos to get to the heart of what travel is about. Hosts Erica and Gloria plus guests share travel experiences, stories, tips and more!

Episodes

December 1, 2021 52 mins

Retail expert Mike Hauser talks about the history of dazzling downtown lights and where to find the best ones this season in the United States, including New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago,  San Francisco and more!

Some of Mike's favorite places include:

New York City


Philadelp...

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Detroit-based documentary photographer Amy Sacka discusses how her passion for travel led to a major project with National Geographic and a whole new perspective on her home state. She shares how to use a traveler's mindset and a photographer's mindset to explore our own backyards.

View Amy's work at www.AmySackaPhotography.com and follow her on Instagram.

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Cartographer Neil Greenberg shares his passion for maps and explains why print maps are still relevant in 2021. He discusses how to look at maps in new ways to search them for clues about the history of a city, breaking down the streets of Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Tucson, Seattle, Detroit, LA and more!

Learn more about Neil's work here

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American painter Caitlin Cartwright discusses how her world travels - especially three years spent in Africa - have inspired her art.

Learn more about Caitlin, and check out her work at www.caitlincartwright.com

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Gloria and Erica met in India in November of 2011 and this week celebrate their "friendiversary" by sharing their story and their favorite parts of India.

Find more travel stories about India and other places in Asia and beyond in Erica's travel blog: www.EricaInWonderland.com

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Global paranormal investigator Stephanie Dourgarian discusses some of the most haunted places on the planet and shares her most memorable ghost experiences.

Those interested in learning more about the paranormal can contact her at sdourgarian@gmail.com. Check out her haunted tours at Brentwood Historic Ghost Tours or Spooky Foodies!

Stephanie's haunted recommendations for the United States:

  • Waverly Hills ...
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American photographer Cory Goldberg discusses how he accidentally became the face of a major Indian tourism campaign in 2009, starring in a major global commercial, "Incredible India."

Watch the video here.

Check out behind-the-scenes footage of getting into the wrestling outfit.  


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The Van Gelder family discusses how they paused their lives to work and travel throughout the country for a year through a program called Workaway.

Follow their travels on at VGWalkabout on YouTube.

Learn about Workaway here.

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Erica discusses her recent trip to Salem, Massachusetts, one of the world's most popular Halloween destinations. Joined by Salem resident and expert Alyssa Jackson, they share recommendations and insider tips on how to make the most of a visit to Salem.

Links to Noted Sites and Recommendations

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Traveler Tim Hinkle discusses his recent trip to The Netherlands and Paris, sharing his favorite parts, surprises and recommendations. See photos on our Facebook page.

Tim’s Netherlands Itinerary and Recommendations

 Amsterdam:

  • Stay: 
    • Lloyd Hotel (Eastern Docklands) – Originally a hotel for Eastern European migrants that turned into a political prison during Nazi occupation and then into a juvenile detention center. It was rest...
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Erica and Gloria share highlights from their recent trip to Greece. Follow link for itinerary and details! https://bit.ly/3kbFmxm 

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