Kenya is one of the most famous wild animal places in the world. Made famous in many movies, books, and other media, many travelers can’t wait to go there and for good reasons. Nicky Brandon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Kerr & Downey, joins Chris and Jerry for an exciting discussion of the famous and not as famous neat things to do in…

Chris and Jerry have done several shows giving tips on planning your next vacation. Because of numerous emails asking specific planning steps, this show helps de-stress your vacation planning process by simplifying this important stage. Listen to discover ways to quickly determine where you go, how you see the area, who should plan your vacation, w…

Jerry and Chris received an email from Adrian Crome, an avid listener in Australia, thanking us for the variety of shows we have and suggested a new subject for us: What we learn from travel. We liked the idea so much that we invited Adrian to join us to talk about the subject. Let's join in on the conversation.…

We love to travel are not too fussy where and how we do it. Just get us to a destination and we come alive. We do have some favorites and felt we needed a show to discuss them to not only give a greater insight to us, but emphasize how travel excites us. Hopefully, you will get your creative juices moving, be inspired, and base your next vacation o…

Almost everyone in the world wants to visit England, truly one of the world's most visited countries. Chris and Jerry discuss the fabulous things to do there, how long to stay, when to go, areas to visit, various type of accommodations, ways to travel, where to eat, and other little-known things to do while there. You'll definitely want to go or re…

Chris and Jerry discuss the exciting options you can select at almost any budget in southwest Africa Namibia. You can be up close to the Big 5 African animals, climb Big Daddy, the world's highest sand dune, stay in a wide variety of accommodations ranging from motels and B&Bs to expensive, elegant lodges and camps, take walking tours to see up clo…

One of the, if not the best, animal viewing countries, Botswana is a destination you should consider visiting. Chris and Jerry discuss this fabulous country giving physical descriptions where different animals are located, types of accommodations, ways to travel, unique options to add variety to your animal and country visit, the exotic salt pans, …

Marianne Southall, owner and founder of Women's Travel Club, womens-travel-club.com, Chris, and Jerry discuss the fast-growing older women traveling with other like-minded women travel segment. You will learn what it is like to travel on women only tours, what to expect on group tours, why you should consider taking a small group tour, and other im…

The Klondike. Sounds exciting doesn't it. Listen to see how you can have exciting outdoor wilderness adventures that few of your friends have not done in a place they probably haven't yet visited. Listen for exciting ideas to get you motivated for a wide variety of action. The Yukon, the smallest and least populated province or territory in Canada,…

British Columbia, Canada, is world-known for spectacular world-class snow skiing, rugged terrain, beautiful parks, excellen restaurants and nightlife, varied culture, and many other things, but listen to learn of other fabulous options to make BC a great place to visit. British Columbia, Canada, is world-renown for many fabulous things, but listen …

If you love Colorado, you will really love Alberta, Canada, as although they are similar in life-style, scenery, and experiences, Alberta offers individuals and families even more than Colorado. Chris and Jerry discuss this very popular year-round destination's unique things to eperience. Most visitors spend their time, usually one week, between Ba…

As people age, the type of travel they do such as adventure, shopping, cruises, escorted tours, etc. generally doesn't change, but the style of travel generally does. You do not travel the same way you do in your twenties as you do in your sixties and seventies. Chris, Jerry, and guest, Robert Nelson give great ideas of what to expect as you get ol…

To help you understand some of the legalities of renting a car, Chris and Jerry discuss how you handle paying tolls while driving, age restrictions because you may not be able to rent a car if you are under age twenty-five or over the age of sixty-nine, definitions of limited, unlimited, and pay-by-mile car rental rates, and the various types and d…

Chris and Jerry discuss important information you need to rent the correct car for your vacation including should you rent a car, where to rent it, where to pick up and drop the car, the various car categories, how to pay for the car, and other topics. This show will help minimize many possible problems you face in renting a car.…

Want to spice up your next trip to Europe doing things your friends haven't done? Listen for exciting ideas to make your next trip more unique and memorable. EXCITING EUROPE IDEAS TRAVEL ADVICE SHOW Not only do what most people do, experience, and see when they go to Europe, spice up your next trip and listen as Chris and Jerry give ideas to make i…

Chris and Jerry discuss this fast-growing and popular world-wide hotel option giving the pros and cons of the experience. All all-inclusive resorts are not the same. They range from nearly basic to extremely deluxe, on the beach, African game reserves, and other fabulous locations. Some cater to adults only, romance, highly encourage families and c…

Did you ever want to walk through tropical rainforests and observe colorful birds, explore hidden caves in rainforests, sail the Caribben, enjoy the hypnotic sound of steel drums, and have a fabulous tropical vacation? Chris and Jerry explore the southern Caribbean islands that not only have the above, but other options that make these islands well…

Chris and Jerry discuss the eastern Caribbean islands that many people do not visit as they are not familiar with them. Learn about the fabulous things to do and differences between the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Barts, Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. Great islands to sail, climb volcanoes, hike through tropi…

Chris and Jerry give an overview of the northern Caribbean islands giving specific differences of each so you can make a better decision which island best meets your travel expectations. Listen to learn the difference between Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Beaches, food, music, si…

Located about one thousand miles east of Kenya in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean lie the Seychelles, some of the most unique, beautiful, and fabulous islands in the world. Chris and Jerry discuss why should get there soon as the world and large cruise ships are discovering them. Fabulous, mainly French and Creole food consisting of wonde…

Chris and Jerry talk about Chris' recent Christmas Viking Longship Mani Rhine River cruise between Basel, Switzerland, and Amsterdam. Learn what it is like traveling with fourteen other family members on an eight-day river cruise visitiing six ports on one of the world's top river cruise companies. Chris discusses the offered-in-the-price shore exc…

One of the top five countries in the world to visit, Mongolia should be a must-visit destination and definitely soon as it is gradually becoming more modern. Chris and Jerry discuss Mongolia's highlights and neat things to do while there including visiting the capital, Ulaanbaatar, with its museums, religious and sacred sites, and very interesting …

Because of many requests from our listeners to have shows on country itineraries, we have selected the Netherlands as the first. Chris and Jerry give a suggested minimum itinerary and ideas to lengthen your stay so you will get a great first visit overview. Day-by-day itinerary, where and when to go, where and when to see the tulips, the Red Light …

Kathleen Evans, katsjourney.com, Chris, and Jerry give excellent safety precautions advice for women traveling alone internationally. In this informal and fun, but serious topic show, we discuss ways to make your trip safer including taking a basic self-defense course prior to departing, never, ever leaving your purse on the back of a chair in a re…

Chris and Jerry explore and discuss in detail western Indonesia especially Sumatra and the smaller islands off its coast. Sumatra, the world's fifth largest island, has three major cities: Medan, Padang, and Palembang and many neat things to do. You will be impressed with the variety of sightseeing and adventure options available including climbing…

The first question you should ask when planning a vacation is "What do I want most out of my vacation?" Chris and Jerry give numerous ways to get the exact destination you need to best fulfill the reason you are taking your vacation. They discuss the three main reasons people travel: have to because of business, weddings, funerals, family reunions,…

Chris and Jerry talk about one of the top ten destinations in the world to visit - Eastern Indonesia. There is something there that will excite and amaze nearly every traveler of any age. The island of Java with its access to Krakatoa volcano, Jogjakarta and Surakarta with impressive Javanese temples including Borobudur and Prambanan, the active vo…

Chris and Jerry continue the discussion on Uzbekistan talking in greater detail on mosques, mausoleums, markets, and what to do and see. A first time visit itinerary should be fourteen days to get the greatest overview of the country from Tashken to Khiva and it should be overland by private driver and guide or on an escorted tour preferably with f…

Chris and Jerry give an excellent overview of Uzbekistan, one of the world's top five countries to visit. History, culture, minimum itinerary, length of time to stay, best times to visit, hotel categories and prices, variety of ways to travel the country, discussion of the palaces, mosques, and masadahs, money, and many other things you need to kno…

Chris, Jerry, and Jessie Blinman., Chris' friend, talk about the various fears of travel people have and how you can adjust to have a fabulous vacation that will change your life positively. Fear of taking a cruise, flying, going to countries that are very different than your own, and driving rules and customs are discussed with real examples and w…

Chris and Jerry talk about six unique and not often visited countries that they really like. Although not their favorite countries, they really love these destinations and have visited them often. Most people travel to famous destinations often forgetting absolute fabulous and interesting countries that often are more exciting than the famous ones.…

Chris and Jerry discuss the types of adventure travel including overlanding, walking, and bicycling throughout the world, cost, trip length, tour operators that offer a wide variety of adventure travel options, and what you can expect when you take them. They also talk about passport and visas requirements and the amount of money you can expect to …

Chris and Jerry love adventure travel. All types and levels of adventure travel. Listen as they give personal examples and talk about the definition of adventure travel, who should take them, physical, financial, and psychological requirements, and categories or levels of adventure travel including specialty, soft, medium, hard, extreme, and terrif…

Chris, Jerry, and Nicky Brandon of Ker & Downey, kerdowney.com, talk about exciting Rwanda and the many things that make this country well-worth visiting. To explore this once not-often-visitedo a great overview of Rwanda, you need to spend eleven days and ten nights to see gorillas, baboons, chimpanzees, visit tea plantations, and many other thing…

Chris and Jerry discuss the fascinating, historic, unique, and interesting things to do in this seldom-visited destination. Not many people visit Turkmenistan, primarily because it is bordered by Iran on the south and Uzbekistan on the north, two of the world's five most exciting destinations and tend to limit their vacation in these two countries.…

Chris, Jerry, and Jerry's friend, Siamak Gholami, give advice for traveling Iran, one of the world's top five destinations to visit, that you should know, but may not even have thought about. Tea, caviar, historical monuments, exotic food, rice, ways to travel, types of accommodations, ghaliyan (hookah), dress codes, geographic areas, when to go, w…

Many people are hesitant to visit Iran because of misconceptions about safety, freedom to explore on your own, hotel accommodations, food, and other concerns. Chris and Jerry talk about the reality of visiting this varied, scenic, historic, and fabulous country and help alleviate any misconceptions you may have about making Iran your next travel de…

If you have ever taken a trip and returned either disappointed or ecstatic, it may be the way you traveled that made the difference. Listen as Chris and Jerry discuss the four categories of ways to travel: independent, flexible independent travel, hosted, and escorted. They define and give examples of each category so you can decide which is best f…

Most travelers want to know as much as possible about the destination they are going to visit. One of the most popular ways to learn information is through travel books. Chris and Jerry talk about how travel guide books are written, their purpose, selected audience, ways to use them, and when to purchase them. Suggested guides are mentioned by name…

Chris and Jerry discuss the importance, necessity, and consequences of vaccinations in your travel plans. As the world rids itself of many diseases, some countries require vaccinations to enter them. Listen to the Short Vaccination Travel Advice Tips show to learn what shots may be required, what is required to show proof you had them, sources to f…

Chris and Jerry give personal advice on ways to visit beautiful, historic, and active Ireland. Included topics are when to go, various ways to travel the island, what is the minimum time you should spend on your first visit, nightlife, expectations, and many others to let you enjoy what Chris and Jerry claim is the world's most beautiful country. W…

Chris and Jerry discuss TSA and Global Entry Services programs to simplify your US airport TSA security process and and return US entry with the Global Entry Services. If you have ever flown within the US or completed US immigrations, you will want to listen to this show. TSA, Transportation Security Administration, is a US government security depa…

Chris and Jerry talk about passports from a world-wide perspective. Each country has its own requirements for obtaining a passport and the length of time it is valid valild. Many countries require a visa, but who needs a visa is determined by the passport holder's country. Definitions of passports, who needs them, possible costs, time required to o…

Chris and Jerry continue discussing common questions you may have and situations and problems that occur while flying. Learn your legal rights and airlines rules and regulations, options you have about getting seats using your frequent flier miles, what you can do or expect when your flight is delayed or cancelled, what happens when you get bumped …

Listen as Chris and Jerry continue their discussion about visiting Cuba. Cuba Part Two Travel Advice Show talks about other activities you may want to consider, when to go, nightlife, and other options to make your vacation even better. Riding in 1950s American convertibles to take a night Havana tour, definition and descriptions of casa particular…

Join Chris and Jerry on an exciting visit to Cuba. The show discusses different nationalities visiting there, the two Cuban pesos used on the island, food, do's and dont's, transportation, and many other things to excite you to visit this fabulous, multi-historied Caribbean island. Should you go to Cuba in July? Do they have excellent hotels to sta…

Join Chris and guest Jim Dykman to learn how to manage culture shock while you are travelling. Jim gives a great travel perspective to accepting different cultures around the world. Listen to real examples of how to deal with culture shock. Jim tells ways to handle situations to gain better enjoyment in your travels. This show will make your travel…

Chris and Jerry discuss some important information needed prior to boarding your plane. Topics include: who should fly, times when it is not best to fly, overcoming or at least controlling your fear of flying, what to expect from arriving at the airport to prior to boarding your flight, including TSA airport security, and the types of luggage you s…

Chris and Jerry continue discussing hotels with Hotels Part Three Travel Advice Show. It contains important information to answer many question that travelers have, including how do you book a hotel, is there a best way to book a hotel, are there problems with these booking methods, who, how much, and when do you tip, the numerous legalities which …

Join Chris and guest George Starks to learn and explore the Camino de Santiago. George has done the Camino 5 times and gives great tips and how to plan the adventure. This show explains where to stay, how to plan and all the in's and out's in having the Camino de Santiago experience. This show is a must before you plan your Camino.…