Beste National Palace Museum podcaster (2024)

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The Wang Jingwei Regime: A Puppet Regime in Nanjing 28:19

3M ago28:19

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In 1938, after the Battle of Wuhan, Wang Jingwei left Chongqing and the Republic of China team in Chongqing for Hanoi. He negotiated with Japanese officials and eventually set up a puppet regime know as the Wang Jingwei Regime and also as the Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China. It was almost totally under Japanese domination, …

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Bhopal, India | Upper Lake, Holi Festival of Colors & Birla Temple 34:50

3M ago34:50

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We’re in Bhopal, India, with Shantanu and Bhawna Balchandani of Penny Calling Penny. We talk about visiting Upper Lake, attending the Holi Festival of Color, and exploring the Birla Temple. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/bhopal Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-r…

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Seattle, WA | Bumbershoot, Chihuly Garden & Museum of Pop Culture 31:54

3M ago31:54

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We’re in Seattle, Washington, with Christie Hudson of Expedia.com. We talk about attending Bumbershoot for live music, visiting the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum and exploring the Museum of Pop Culture. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/seattle Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That…

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Allensworth, CA | State Park History, Juneteenth Event & National Parks 39:45

3M ago39:45

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We’re in Allensworth, California with Carmen Setness, Sasha Biscoe and Trooper Dave Jones of FriendsOfAllensworth.org. We talk about exploring Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, celebrating Juneteenth, and using the city as a jumping off point to visit California’s national parks. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com…

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Sarasota, FL | Ringling Circus Museum, Marie Selby Gardens & Manatees 26:22

4M ago26:22

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We’re in Sarasota, Florida, with Tracy McHugh of ChasingWonderful.com. We talk about touring the Ringling Circus Museum, walking through the Marie Selby Gardens and looking for manatees while kayaking. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/sarasota Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns F…

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Shanghai, China | Yu Garden, Pearl Tower & MagLev Trains 41:38

4M ago41:38

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We’re in Shanghai, China, with Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi. We talk about exploring the Yu Garden, taking in the views from the Pearl Tower observation deck, and taking a MagLev train from the airport. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/shanghai Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern trav…

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Living Under Japanese Occupation 29:20

4M ago29:20

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Japan controlled Taiwan as a colony from 1895 to 1945. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Chinese language education and publications stopped and the Imperial Subject Movement tried to Japanize residents of Taiwan. The Baojia system was helpful in controlling the locals and confiscating grain during the war. The Taiwanese were mobilized to suppor…

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Is Travel Insurance Worth It? 38:10

4M ago38:10

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We’re with Ben Camille of TravelDefend.com to ask if travel insurance is worth it? We compare single-trip vs. annual travel insurance, how travel insurance compares to credit card benefits, and what type of exclusions listeners need to be aware of. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/travelinsurance Miles & points make tr…

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Angouleme, France | Hotel de Ville, Les Halles Market & Cartoon Murals 38:17

4M ago38:17

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We’re in Angouleme, France, with Kylie Lang of LifeInRuralFrance.com. We talk about touring the Hotel de Ville, a 12th-century castle, exploring the Les Halles market, and searching for more than 30 cartoon murals around the city. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/angouleme Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point r…

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Palm Springs, CA | Modernism Week, Aerial Tramway & The Living Desert 40:17

5M ago40:17

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We’re in Palm Springs, California, with Adriane Berg of AgelessTraveler.com. We talk about touring homes during Modernism Week, taking the Aerial Tramway through 11 climate zones, and seeing the black rhinos at The Living Desert. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/palmsprings Acorns invests your spare change automatically on eve…

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Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico | Grape Harvest Fiesta, Ruta del Vino & La Bufadora 25:26

5M ago25:26

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We’re in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, with Stephanie Antin of AlmostFreeFamilyTravel.com. We talk about attending the annual Grape Harvest Fiestas, riding on the Ruta del Vino Bike Ride, and exploring La Bufadora. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/guadalupe Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern travele…

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Ericeira, Portugal | World Surf Reserve, Sardine Festival & Palace of Mafra 40:58

5M ago40:58

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We’re in Ericeira, Portugal, with Rachel Covert of RachelTalksMoney.com. We talk about learning how to surf at this World Surf Reserve, attending the Sardine Festival, and touring the Palace of Mafra. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/ericeira Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's …

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Philadelphia, PA | Jim's South St, West Philly Porch Fest & Rodin Museum 36:03

5M ago36:03

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We’re in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Fayge Horesh, the co-host of the D Listers of History podcast. We talk about eating a cheesesteak at Jim’s South St., attending the West Philly Porch Fest, and exploring the Rodin Museum. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/philly Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions f…

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Brasov, Romania | Tampa Mountain, Libearty Bear Sanctuary & Rope Street Bastion 44:28

6M ago44:28

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We’re in Brasov, Romania, with Marius Iliescu of RomanianFriend.com. We talk about hiking Tampa Mountain, touring the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and exploring the Rope Street Bastion. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/brasov Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at particip…

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The Brilliance of Chairman Mao 20:02

6M ago20:02

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By the early 1940s, the Communists in Yan’an were feeling relatively secure. The Japanese advance in north China had not reached that area. The Sino-Japanese War and the United Front meant that Chiang Kai-shek’s main concern had been Japan and not the Communist Party. The Nationalist Government in China even funded the Communists in Yan’an. Thousan…

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Christ Church, Barbados - Harrison's Cave, Barbados Garrison & St Nicholas Abbey 35:56

6M ago35:56

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We’re in Christ Church, Barbados, with Rikimah Glymph of BWellTravel365.com. Rikimah and I talk about exploring Harrison’s Cave, visiting the Barbados Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and touring St Nicholas Abbey, one of the oldest buildings on the island. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/christchurch Bluffwork…

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Hudson Valley, NY - Vanderbilt Mansion, Mohonk Mountain House & Kaaterskill Falls 34:44

6M ago34:44

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We’re in Hudson Valley, New York, with Amanda Dana of OrangeTourism.org. We talk about visiting the Vanderbilt Mansion, booking a stay at Mohonk Mountain House, an award-winning Victorian castle from 1869, and hiking out to Kaaterskill Falls to admire its beauty. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/hudsonvalley Miles & po…

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Pleasant Hill, CA - Mount Diablo, Dinosaur Hill & Rasputin Music 40:31

6M ago40:31

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We’re in Pleasant Hill, California, with Trish Snowden, the CEO of StayPleasantHill.com. We talk about hiking at Mount Diablo State Park, taking in the views from Dinosaur Hill, and listening to vinyl records at Rasputin Music. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/pleasanthill Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point r…

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Spring Break Ideas For Families 30:14

6M ago30:14

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I’m with my kids, Timothy and Scarlett, to chat about spring break ideas for families. we talk about different types of spring break trips, from adventures at the beach to skiing down the slopes and everything in between. We also discuss ways to save money on spring break vacations and how to get the family involved in planning the vacation. Show n…

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Istanbul, Turkey | Dolmabahce Palace, Prince's Islands & Hagia Sofia 29:28

7M ago29:28

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We’re in Istanbul, Turkey, with Pinar Tarhan, the author of “A Change Would Do You Good.” Pinar and I talk about visiting Dolmabahce Palace, swimming at Prince’s Islands, and exploring the historic Hagia Sofia, which was completed in 537 A.D. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/istanbul Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is des…

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Hope and the Second United Front in Wuhan 26:11

7M ago26:11

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For ten months in 1938, Hankou in Wuhan was the center of China's Second United Front and defense against the Japanese invasion. Artistic expression, political parties and free speech all blossomed. Neither the KMT nor the Communist Party fully controlled the city and a variety of generals, thinkers and artists came together to defend against Japan…

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Gainesville, FL | Butterfly Rainforest, Devil's Millhopper & Ichetucknee Springs 26:27

7M ago26:27

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We’re in Gainesville, Florida, with Paulette Perhach of WelcomeToTheWritersLife.com. We talk about visiting the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History, hiking through a sinkhole forest at Devil’s Millhopper, and canoeing the crystal-clear water at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://We…

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Leiden, Netherlands | Burcht van Leiden, KattenCafe & Pieterskerk Church 35:41

7M ago35:41

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We’re in Leiden, Netherlands, with Marina Krivonossova of RetoldMarketing.com. We talk about seeing the castle ruins at Burcht van Leiden, petting the kittens at Sophie KattenCafe and admiring the beautiful architecture of the Pieterskerk Church. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/leiden Let Awayz help you find the best …

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Douala, Cameroon | Edea Reserve, Ekom Nkam Waterfalls & Marche de Fleurs 30:01

7M ago30:01

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We’re in Douala, Cameroon, with Akang Claudy-Ann Ekinde of Tourism Forever Cameroon. We talk about seeing the animals at the Douala Edea Reserve, exploring the Ekom Nkam Waterfalls, and buying local crafts at the Marche des Fleurs local market. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/douala Acorns invests your spare change au…

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The National Palace Museum Treasures During the Second Sino Japanese War 55:21

7M ago55:21

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The treasures of the National Palace Museum, originally the Forbidden City, followed China's path. They escaped the invading Japanese by leaving Beijing, first for Shanghai, then Nanjing and then followed southern, central and northern routes to Sichuan and safety. The Chinese government followed a similar path, as did countless Chinese individuals…

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Paris, France | Sacre Couer, Free Museums & Fashion Week 40:04

8M ago40:04

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We’re in Paris, France, with Jay Swanson of Paris in My Pocket. Jay and I talk about attending the Nuit Blanche annual contemporary art festival, watching the sun rise at Sacre Couer, and seeing the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/paris Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is des…

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Lima, Peru | Dedalo, Huaca Pucllana Ruins & Museo de Pisco 37:07

8M ago37:07

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We’re in Lima, Peru, with Alex Hildebrandt of SuyoPisco.com. We talk about shopping for arts and crafts at Dedalo in Barranco, exploring the ruins at Huaca Pucllana, and visiting the Museo de Pisco to try their tasting menu. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/lima Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them i…

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Savannah, GA | Broughton Street, Tybee Island & House of Mata Hari 36:44

8M ago36:44

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We’re in Savannah, Georgia, with Josh Calcanis of TheInvestingCircle.com. We talk about seeing the holiday decorations on Broughton Street, visting the Tybee Island Lighthouse, and searching for The House of Mata Hari speakeasy. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/savannah Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point rede…

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Galapagos Islands | Snorkeling with Penguins, White Sand Beaches & Bird Island 37:35

8M ago37:35

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We’re on the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador with Fernando Diez of Quasar Expeditions. We talk about snorkeling with penguins, relaxing on the white sand beaches of Espanola, and exploring the island of Genovesa, a collapsed caldera known as Bird Island. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/galapagos Acorns invests your spare…

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The Beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Nanjing Massacre 25:23

8M ago25:23

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On July 7, 1937, the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II began with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. It is also known as the Lugou Bridge Incident. Within days of the small skirmish with 100 Chinese garrison troops, the Japanese had brought in 180,000 troops. After that, the fighting between the Chinese and the Japanese did not stop until 1945…

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Nikko, Japan | Great Wisteria Festival, Lake Chuzenji & Ashikaga Flower Park 38:10

9M ago38:10

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We’re in Nikko, Japan, with Derek Souza and Angus Miyaji of IACE on behalf of the Tochigi Prefecture. We talk about attending the Great Wisteria Festival, explore Lake Chuzenji, and visiting the Ashikaga Flower Park. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/nikko Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern travele…

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Chiang Kai Shek is Kidnapped 16:23

9M ago16:23

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After the Long March, the Chinese Communists were mostly in northern Shaanxi, wanting a breather. Japan had continued its aggression in China after it set up the puppet state of Manchukuo under Emperor Pu Yi. It manufactured incident after incident and had expanded its army’s reach into northern and northeast China. It was trying to influence Inner…

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How to Avoid Travel Fraud 33:25

9M ago33:25

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We’re speaking with Kathy Stokes of AARP about how to avoid travel fraud. We talk about steps you should take while planning your trip and during your vacation to protect your personal information and avoid scams. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/fraud Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use…

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The Long March 41:44

9M ago41:44

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Zhou Enlai planned in secret the details of the Chinese Communist's escape from the encirclement of the Central Soviet. He identified a Guangdong warlord who preferred to save his troops rather than fight the Red Army. The First Red Army was able to pass through a number of blockhouses, before reaching the last of Chiang Kai-shek's fortifications n…

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Auburn, AL | Toomer's Corner, Chewacla State Park & Syrup Soppin' Day 32:44

9M ago32:44

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We’re in Auburn, Alabama, with Connie Pearson of ThereGoesConnie.com. We talk about celebrating victories at Toomer’s Corner, hiking around Chewacla State Park, and going back in time for Syrup Soppin’ Day. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/auburn Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions for your next va…

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Queenstown, New Zealand | Kiwi Park, Lake Wakatipu & Milford Sound 34:33

9M ago34:33

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We’re in Queenstown, New Zealand, with Lyle and Leanne McCabe of BeachTravelWine.com. We talk about seeing the wildlife at Kiwi Park, enjoying thrilling adventure sports on Lake Wakatipu, and seeing the waterfalls at Milford Sound. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at http://WeTravelThere.com/queenstown Acorns invests your spare change automaticall…

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Winnipeg, Canada | Assiniboine Park, Festival du Voyageur & Forks Market 48:32

10M ago48:32

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We’re in Winnipeg, Canada, with Mike Green of TourismWinnipeg.com. We talk about exploring Assiniboine Park, attending the Festival du Voyageur, and sampling all the foods at The Forks Market. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/winnipeg Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, mach…

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Encircling the Chinese Soviet Republic 23:35

10M ago23:35

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Mao Zedong had been chosen as President of the Chinese Soviet Republic, but he never controlled its Red Army. Wang Ming and the 28 Bolsheviks had more control, including over land policy and preparations to defend against the Fifth Encirclement Campaign. On land, the Communist Party of China officials didn't want land redistribution to result in a …

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Groningen, Netherlands | Groninger Museum, Martini Tower & Canal Rides 35:06

10M ago35:06

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We’re in Groningen, Netherlands, with Kayla Ihrig of WritingFromNowhere.com. We talk about exploring the Groninger Museum, visiting the Martini Tower and taking a ride in the city’s canal. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/groningen Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use A…

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Japan Attacks Manchuria and Shanghai 22:37

10M ago22:37

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In September 1931, junior officer's of Japan's Kwantung Army in Manchuria set off explosives to make it look like a Chinese attack on Japanese interests along the South Manchuria Railway. This is often called the Mukden Incident or named after the nearby Liutiao Lake. The Kwantung Army then attacked Zhang Xueliang's nearby garrison and, with Japane…

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Conflict Among the Communists 41:26

10M ago41:26

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Mao had long desired revolution to peace. Even as a student, he wrote of his desire for the destruction of the old universe. Thanks to his teacher Yang Changji, he met early leaders of the Communist Party, got a job as a junior librarian in Beijing and met his second wife. Yang Kaihui fell deeply in love with Mao and stayed loyal to him, even after…

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Bolzano, Italy | Krampus Celebration, Otzi the Iceman & Lake Carezza 38:25

10M ago38:25

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We’re in Bolzano, Italy, with Kecia Welt of KrampusCurious.com. We talk about celebrating Krampus at the local Christmas Markets, visiting Otzi the Iceman, a 5,300 year old mummy at the South Tyrol Museum of Archeology, and enjoying the Christmas lights and ice sculptures at Lake Carezza. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.c…

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Cleveland, OH | Cuyahoga Waterfalls, Great Lakes Science Center & Lake View Cemetery 28:57

10M ago28:57

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We’re in Cleveland, Ohio, with Jason Lawenda of MobiusJourneys.com. We talk about hiking to the waterfalls at Cuyahoga National Park, exploring the Great Lakes Science Center, and spending Halloween at the Lake View Cemetery with the graves of John D. Rockefeller and President James Garfield. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/cleveland Bl…

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Chiang Kai-shek's Strong-Arm Tactics 33:14

10M ago33:14

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Chiang Kai-shek used strong-armed tactics to fundraise for his army and government. Kidnapping, ransoms and execution were part of his tactics. He allied with the Green Gang of Shanghai, as did the French authorities. Shanghai businessmen were kidnapped and held for ransom unless they bought Nanjing's bonds during the Northern Expedition. T.V. Soon…

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Montreal, Canada | La Grande Roue, Mont Royal & Saint Joseph’s Oratory 32:13

10M ago32:13

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We’re in Montreal, Canada, with Urmi Hossain of MyWays.CA. We talk about hiking at Mont Royal Park, riding the La Grande Roue ferris wheel, and touring the shrine and gardens at Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/montreal Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's…

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Tbilisi, Georgia | Sulfur Baths, Turtle Lake & Historic Old Town 37:51

11M ago37:51

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We’re in Tbilisi, Georgia, with Paul McDougal of Travelness.com. We talk about the sulfur baths in the Abanotubani District, going for a walk at Turtle Lake, and exploring the historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/tbilisi Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purcha…

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The People's Liberation Army is Founded 23:06

11M ago23:06

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After the Northern Expedition, the Guomindang (KMT) ejected Communists from the Nationalist Party. The Communist Party of China had no army. Zhou Enlai had inserted Communists into the Nationalists' Army and the Nanchang Uprising was a coup planned to carve a Red Army out from the Guomindang's troops. It succeeded and they briefly formed a Revoluti…

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The War of the Central Plains 24:17

11M ago24:17

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Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) wanted to shrink the Chinese armies following the Northern Expedition. However, the warlords wouldn't agree without a fight. The result was the War of the Central Plains when Chiang defeated the warlords who had helped him win the Northern Expedition. One by one and then as a group they resisted his efforts to assert …

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Tulsa, OK | Greenwood Rising, Gathering Place & Philbrook Museum 27:35

11M ago27:35

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We’re in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with Kevin Matthews II of BuildingBread.com. We talk about visiting Greenwood Rising to learn about the legacy of Black Wall Street, taking a walk at the Gathering Place an award-winning park on the banks of the Arkansas River, and exploring the world-class collection of art at the Philbrook Museum of Art. Show notes are a…

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The Importance of Accessible Travel 28:51

11M ago28:51

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We’re speaking with Cory Lee of CurbFreeWithCoryLee.com about accessible travel. We talk about unexpected ways attractions are making it easier for disabled travelers to participate, what it’s like to fly when you have a wheelchair, and how his foundation is making dream trips a reality for other wheelchair travelers. Show notes & our 1-page guide …

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