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Take Me To Europe Podcast
This podcast is for dreamers, planners and everyone who loves adventuring in Europe and discovering its unknown corners and coves, its ancient ruins, family life, and delicious foods and wine!
Cultural anthropologist and travel expert Monique Skidmore hosts this podcast bursting with tips, advice, and local and in-depth knowledge to help you plan your next trip to Europe's most enchanting locations.
Episodes
17 episodes
Ep. #17: Ancient Kourion UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyprus
This episode of the Take Me to Europe podcast explores the ancient city of Kourion in Cyprus, highlighting its historical significance, archaeological sites, and key attractions, such as the Roman theatre, the House of Eustolius, and the early ...
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Episode 17
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5:24
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Ep. #16: Nea Paphos UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyprus
In this episode of the Take Me To Europe podcast, host Monique Skdimore takes listeners on a virtual tour of the Nea Paphos Archaeological Park in Cyprus. This important UNESCO World Heritage site is rich in history, showcasing the ruins ...
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Episode 16
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5:57
Ep. # 15: Exploring the Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus
In this episode, your host, Monique Skidmore, unpacks what to do, see, and experience on the west coast of Cyprus in the Akamas Peninsula National Park. From Aphrodite's Bath to Turtle Beach, come take a tour through one of Cyprus' least-develo...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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5:23
Ep. #14: Lefkes, Paros, Greece
This conversation explores Lefkes, a creative retreat on the island of Paros, Greece. Monique Skidmore discusses its historical significance, vibrant culture, culinary delights, and local products. The conversation highlights the best tim...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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6:04
Ep. #13: Kastellorizo Island: Greece's best-kept secret?
In this episode, we take a tour of what may well be Greece's best-kept secret - its southeasternmost island - Kastellorizo. Just off the Turkish shore mainland, Kalstellorizo's U-shaped harbor is a delight - lined with tavernas and shops, small...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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5:49
Ep. #12: Vergina and the Royal Macedonian Tombs
In this episode, Monique chats with master tour guide, Anastasia Gietanou, about a man who changed the course of world history. We'll be traveling to Vagina, the birthplace of Philip of Macedonia. We'll visit the tombs and the palace of Vagina,...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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21:25
Ep. #11: Colossus of Rhodes
In this episode, Monique talks with Rhodes tourist guide Adrian Bordrez about a subject we hear about as children but never really know much about - Adrian tells us the fascinating story of the rise and fall of the 6th Ancient Wonder of the Wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:51
Ep. #10: Secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries
In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast Athens professional storyteller, Danae Kousouris, who reveals to us the secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries. On the way, we'll visit the entrance to the underworld, meet some formidable female god...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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13:15
Ep. #9: The Minotaur and the Labyrinth at the Palace of Knossos
In this episode, Monique chats with Manolis Papadakis about the rise and fall of the great Minoan civilization, centered upon the Palace of Knossos in Crete. We learn about the mythology of the Labyrinth of Daedalus and the story of Theseus, Ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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12:34
Ep. #8: Ancient Delphi and the Oracle of Delphi
In this episode, Monique is talking with Penny Kolonvotsou, a native of Delphi and an expert tour guide of Ancient Delphi. We learn all about the Oracle of Delphi and why Delphi was such an important place in the Ancient World, as well as what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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13:13
Ep. #7: The Olympic Games at Ancient Olympia
In this episode, Monique is talking with Niki Vlahou of Niki Olympic about this famous site to understand why the Olympic Games were held here, what the Games were, why they were such a big deal to the ancient Greeks, and what you must see when...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:45
Ep. #6: The Acropolis of Athens and Its Myths
In this episode, Monique speaks with professional storyteller, Danae Kousouris, about the monuments of the Acropolis of Athens - why they were built, what they're all about, and why you should visit each of them.If you're interested in l...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:39
Ep. 5# Visit Mycenae and Meet the Mighty Myceneans
In this episode, we speak with Mycenean archaeologist, Vivienne Pelopida about the Ancients that the Ancient Greeks looked back on for their myths and stories. The citadel of Mycenae is in the Peloponnese region of mainland Greece but its kings...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:11
Ep. 4#: Top 10 Cyprus Agrotourism Villages
In this episode, I share with you my top 10 favorite villages in Cyprus for an Agrotourism stay. I explain what it means to have an Agrotourism stay in a Cypriot village, where you're never far from the coast and the cities.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:19
Ep. #3: Tips on Visiting Cyprus
In this episode, we down to the must-haves and must-know information about crossing the internal international border on the Island of Cyprus, by foot and by rental car, visas, ETIAS, currency, tipping, time zones, and getting around this small...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:00