Where In The World Is Ln?

Whenever I travel, I always hear heaps of worries/warnings.  "YOU COULD GET MUGGED!" "THE WORLD IS DANGEROUS!" "Just stay home, already!"   These things aren't just local to me. It happens to everyone! Including my friend, Victor (from Victorstravels.com).    He went on a bike trip and got the same warnings.    Are they actually valid? That's what we find out.   To find out more- surf to LNLurie.com or email me at LN.Lurie@yahoo.com. 

Roadtrips across America are a national past time. I've taken one at least every year for over the past decade. But this story isn't about me! It's about Whitney, Ben who (willingly) kidnapped Matthew while driving an airstream trailer from coast-to-coast on I-10.  Whitney wanted to build a tiny house for herself, so she bought an airstream and renovated it in Florida. But she needed to drive it across the country back to California. She called her Bestie (Ben) for help. In Austin, Tx, they (willingly) kidnapped Matthew.  And the three of them embarked on a journey that changed their lives forever.

I interviewed Peter Moore- travel writer and author of "Vroom With a View" along with several other (awesome!) books about his travels.    While interviewing him, I couldn't help but remember my trip to italy-- and why I took it (Ahem. because of Peter!)   This episode- I share my drunken stories of how Suz and I went to Italy and discovered Prosecco, bocce and all kinds of other wonderful things. Peter helps bring sanity and shape to the whole thing. (Because that's what he's excellent at!) Petermoore.net LNLurie.com

I'm seriously excited about this, guys!!! New podcasts where I interview OTHER PEOPLE! and get their travel stories! (As well as give you a story of my own... I mean, some of my stories are entertaining and stuff).   I was living in Melbourne, Australia during their winter. I thought this was a good idea as I was leaving the hot/sweltering/tropical equator of South America and wanted to wear some jeans for a bit and not sweat when I did strenuous activity… like brush my teeth. To be fair, Melbourne was beautiful when I first arrived in April, but as soon as I found a job, apartment and friends (which all happened on the same day, weirdly) the weather changed and the thermometer dipped to 5 degrees C (which is 42F). Which would be fine, unless your house and work place has no heat. (“Why do we need heat, mate? It’s only cold this week. It’ll warm up!” They lied.) Even though my apartment was right on the beach and even though I had heaps of friends and a waitressing job that I semi-enjoyed, my seasonal depre

"When was the last time you went sledding, LN?"   "Well, Grammy, I went sledding down a volcano."   MORAL: If you ever get the chance to sled down a volcano- take it. Just make sure the volcano isn’t erupting that day.    Thanks to Dexter Britain and John Phillips Sousa for their music contribution, and Bigfoot Hostel for taking me Volcano Sledding. For more info on me- go to LNLurie.com or email me at LN.Lurie@yahoo.com

This podcast, my grandma asked if I always wore a money belt so I wouldn't be robbed. I answer with a story.  ----NOTE: I'm trying a new format. My grandma asked a bunch of questions, and I answer them. Do you find this helpful? Do you like it? Or do you prefer the interview/produced podcasts?  Let me know! www.LNLurie.com (blog) LN.Lurie@yahoo.com (email) @hydrix13 (twitter) facebook.com/ln.lurie (Fb)   Your feedback is greatly appreciated! :) And you're awesome! :)   --------- Thanks to Ben Sound, Dexter Britain and Gusttavo Lima for their music contribution. 

A continuation of part 1 - this podcast talks about the actual climb up Kilimanjaro.    Thanks to Mattea Fleischner, Shannon Jacobs, Bonnie Louie, Adi Voloder, our guide Davis, our cook, Dr. Delicious, and All the amazing porters who hauled my crap up that volcano!    Music by Audiomachine, Dust Brothers, MB Dog, Diamond, Dayna, Culture, and Cannibal.    For pictures go here. 

All sorts of anxiety, how I picked the tour company, what questions I asked, packing list, itinerary, my inner thoughts, etc.    (Stay tuned for part 2: the climb!)   Thanks to:  Nyangeadventures.com (Praise Nyange- owner) Emma's Revolution's song "Kilimanjaro"    

Everyone celebrates a joining of 2 people in many different ways around the world- to me, it seems like almost anything can go these days.  In some cultures you have a dowry- in others you have a "bride's price". In some cultures you can get engaged/married with in a few hours of meeting and in others you have to wait a certain period of time before the talk of marriage is discussed.  In this podcast we're going to be talking to various people and hear how their traditional weddings take place Akmed from Egypt Brian from Zimbabwe Jamison from USA Flossy from USA Yuri from Japan and Ida from Norway     Thanks to all who helped me put this together!  If you want to hear more, please email me at LN.Lurie (at) yahoo.com or tweet @hydrix13.    (BTW- I'm sorry this went out without the ACTUAL PODCAST TO PLAY! Don't know what happened. I blame Namibia's internet.) 

Most people are terrified by the thought of getting close to Great White Sharks. (Not to mention PAYING to get close to them) But why??? Movies have given a harsh prejudice against Great White Sharks- which I would like to address today. Listen to my experience cage diving with the Great White Sharks off Gansbaai, South Africa.    Want to read more? Go to my blog at LNLurie.com   I want feedback! Give me your comments, questions, concerns. What do YOU want to hear?  Send me an email at LN.Lurie(at) yahoo.com or tweet @hydrix13       Thanks to John Williams for the Jaws soundtrack and Dexter Britian for his music contribution.

A tiny island, the size of manhattan, is home to 4,000 villagers. I wanted to go to the local drinking hole. Glad I didn't.    WARNING: it gets graphic around min 5.    For more stories, go to LNLurie.com Email me at LN(at) LNLurie.com   Thanks to Dexter Britian for the music  

African elephants used to be endangered. Now they are protected and their numbers are climbing- but as their numbers climb, so does the number of farms they devistate. Since 60% of southern african citizens depend on their farms and land for survival, this poses a big problem. So what do you do?   I discuss the various culling techniques that have been used/put in play and their outcomes.   What do YOU think should be done? Tweet @hydrix13 or email me at LN.Lurie at yahoo.com.    Visit my blog for other stories@ LNLurie.com Thanks to Dexter Britian and The Wistom Earl All Stars for their music contribution.

My family and I watch a family of elephants spray dirt and water on each other. Then a lion roars and they need to leave..... but run into trouble.    www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger LNLurie.com   Thanks to Leib Lurie, Barb Lurie and Josh Lurie for being the voice of this. Also, thanks to Black Twig Pickers and Steve Gunn for their music contribution. 

"What country is your favorite, or where would you go back to?"   My answer? Colombia. (So far).  Why? THE PEOPLE! Listen in on my observations about the country.