Preview Season 3: Hidden Travel Gems Coming This Fall

Stay tuned for an exciting new season of Travels with Darley! This fall, join Darley as she uncovers hidden gems in Detroit, Quebec, Santa Fe, and the Apple Capital of Georgia–– Ellijay. Following the smashing success of Seasons One and Two of this podcast, Darley is out recording a new season and filming for the PBS and streaming series of the same name. Some of Darley’s adventures on this podcast’s thrilling next season will include exploring Detroit’s vibrant art scene, tasting delicious Detroit-style pizza, and searching for inspiring local businesses making a difference. From admiring the stunning Guardian Building to bird watching at the serene Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, you’ll discover the city's rich history and culture through the eyes of passionate locals. 

Then it’s off to Santa Fe, New Mexico to meet top artists and designers at the Santa Fe Indian Market, featuring Native artists from more than one-hundred tribal communities in North America and Canada. Darley meets with top designers and shares how to best enjoy this vibrant annual marketplace. She also highlights other Santa Fe area attractions, including taking you to dine with James Beard Award-winning Chef Fernando Olea at Sazón, where Old Mexico's indigenous and culinary traditions intertwine.

For a mountain getaway, it’s off to Ellijay, Georgia, where apple picking mixes with hiking trails, farm-to-table meals and wineries. Remember to look out for Bigfoot sightings in this episode when Darley goes inside the popular Sasquatch Museum. Finally, you’ll be transported to vibrant Québec to experience villages outside of Québec City and Montreal through the lens of agritourism, nature, and the arts. Season One's Québec podcasts were some of the "Travels with Darley's" most popular and listened to, so we're bringing you more from Québec for Season Three.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or planning your very first adventure, tune in for insightful travel tips and stories that will ignite your wanderlust. Don’t miss out—subscribe now and embark on this journey with us coming soon!

Episode Transcript

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Wait until you see this!

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In all new season of the Travels with Darley Podcast.
In Detroit, things are not always as they seem.
The Guardian Building, the Cathedral of Finance.
So we're downtown Detroit right now.
I have 35 newals around the city.
This is one of my favorite ones.
Tell me what the inspiration was for this particular mural.

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The inspiration was to get people to go out and vote, especially the Black and Brown
community.
Amazing person, chef, entrepreneur, bootlegger, fled for the cops for a little bit because
of all the speakeasies and the bootlegging he was doing.
Cool cat, yeah.
We're taking you to Detroit, Michigan for a deep dive into Detroit style pizza.

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So Detroit style pizza, first of all, it's square. It is actually a rectangle, we call it square.
Great architecture and even.
Here at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, we focus on two things.
One is conserving habitat for fish and wildlife and the other is connecting people to nature.
So, Dan has taken me to what they call the Eagles Nest.

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We're highlighting lesser known gems and small businesses doing big things.
Rebel Nell is a social enterprise based in Detroit, Michigan.
We exist to provide employment, equitable opportunity and wraparound support for women
with barriers from Michigan to Quebec and from Georgia to Santa Fe and beyond.
I'm taking you on locations to stunning and fascinating places with locals as the guides.

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Thank you for listening to season one and season two of this award-nominated podcast.
Stay tuned for season three, coming this fall.
We're in production now.
I'm on the road for a new season of this podcast and the Travels with Darley PBS and Streaming
series.
If you have places you want to see me cover for the podcast or the TV series, follow me

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and ping me on the socials at DarleyNewman on all the platforms and at Travels with Darley
on Facebook.
And please subscribe to this podcast and my monthly newsletter for more great travel tips.
Head to previous episodes of the Travels with Darling Podcasts here to get travel tips
on Europe, the USA and Canada from seasons one and seasons two.

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I'll see you back here this fall and in the meantime, happy travels.
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