Badgers Abroad
The Badgers Abroad podcast is a travel-focused podcast from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's International Division. The podcast explores the world of international travel for university students, staff, and faculty while emphasizing that strong planning can help travelers find success and manage risks. Episodes will discuss everything from travel tips and cultural influences to safety precautions and packing essentials. They'll also share personal stories and insights from fellow student travelers, faculty, and other guests.
Badgers Abroad
Episode #3 - Vietnam with Nathaniel Liedl
In today's episode, we discuss traveling in Vietnam with Nathaniel Liedl, an Intern Abroad Advisor and Program Manager with UW-Madison's International Internship Program. In his role, Nathaniel cultivates and advises UW-Madison students on internships in Asia and Africa. From 2009 to 2011, he lived in Vietnam teaching English and reporting on food and drink, travel, and culture for an English language magazine.
Nathaniel holds a BA in Journalism from UW-Madison and a Master’s degree in Education from Edgewood College. After his undergraduate, he worked as an editor, reporter, and photographer for a newspaper in Southern California before moving to Vietnam. After returning to Madison, and taught English and literature at DeForest Area High School for five years before joining the International Internship Program in the fall of 2019.
References and resources from the podcast are listed below:
- UW-Madison International Internship Program
- Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
- CELTA Course
- Catfish and Mandala: A Two-Wheeled Voyage Through the Landscape and Memory of Vietnam
- Ban Xheo - The New York Times
- The Best Clothing for Humidity and Hot Weather - REI
- Keep Cool in Hot Weather - CDC
- Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness - CDC
- Extreme Heat - Ready.gov
- Be Prepared for Extreme Heat - Ready.gov
- Traveler's Diarrhea - CDC
- Food and Drink Considerations When Traveling - CDC
- Vietnamese Food - CNN