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The Year of the Rabbit: Count Your Blessings

Join us today for the first part of this week's show on the upcoming Chinese New Year with special guest Ms. Peng Zeng, assistant director of the Children and Youth Program at the China Institute in New York.

Playing: The Year of the Rabbit: Count Your Blessings
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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We start with Ms. Peng Zeng: a native speaker of Mandarin, she holds holds a B.A. in English from Beijin Foreign Studies University in China, and an M.A. in Pacific International Affairs with a focus on China and non-profit management from the University of California. She has presented several times on Chinese language, teaching pedagogy at foreign language education conferences at the national level. Prior to joining the China Institute, Ms. Zeng worked as program director of Mandarin Chinese language immersion after-school and summer programs at Shuang Wen School.

The Museum of Chinese in America: The Chinese Identity

From Let's Travel! Radio | 09:38

Today we celebrate the Chinese New Year with special guest S. Alice Mong, director of the Museum of Chinese in America.

Playing: The Museum of Chinese in America: The Chinese Identity
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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We continue with Ms. S. Alice Mong: she became director of the Museum of Chinese in America (MoCA) in July 2009, and is leading the 31-year-old organization's expansion into its new home - the leading national museum dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and culture of people of Chinese descent in America. She served as executive director for the Committee of 100, a non-profit membership organization composed of distinguished Chinese-American leaders committed to bridging the cultures of Asia and America, and providing a forum for issues that Americans of Asian descent face in bettering their lives in the United States. Under her leadership, the Committee grew its operating budget and raised more than $3.5 million in five years.

Travel in China: Exploring the Culture

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:10

We continue our celebration of the Chinese New Year with special guest Baoshi Jin, assistant director of China National Tourist Office in New York.

Playing: Travel in China: Exploring the Culture
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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We are joined by Mr. Baoshi Jin: he has worked at the China National Tourism Administration before his current position, serving as assistant director of China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in New York since March 2009. The CNTO is one of nineteen overseas tourist offices set up by the China National Tourist Administration. Its main function is to promote China as a tourist destination through various means and channels. Based in Beijing, the Administration is directly under the State Council of China, in charge of tourism policy, destination marketing, industry quality supervision, and tourism human resources education, with overseas offices in such major markets as Japan, Korea, Russia, the U.K., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, India, and Nepal, as well as Hong Kong and Taipei.

The Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan and More

From Let's Travel! Radio | 07:16

We continue the Chinese New Year celebration with the first part of this week's show on China World Heritage with special guests Ms. Lulu Zhou, associate director of philanthropy at The Nature Conservancy in China, and Ms. Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina.

Playing: The Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan and More
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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We are joined by Lulu Zhou: with a natural love and curiosity for nature since childhood, she has been traveling throughout the China, oftentimes off the beaten track whenever her "student budget" allowed. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in tourism management in China, she went to the United States for advanced study, majoring in conservation social sciences. In 2007, she received her master’s degree in science from the University of Idaho with an emphasis on parks and protected area planning and resource recreation management. It was later in Washington, D.C. at the United Nations Foundation that she truly broadened her horizons through working in the sustainable development arena.She returned to China in 2008 as an Ecotourism Fellow with The Nature Conservancy China Program. She is now responsible for sustainable tourism and environmental education projects in the Three Parallel Rivers World Heritage site in northwestern Yunnan Province.

Mei Zhang is Founder of WildChina, a premium sustainable travel company offering distinctive, ecologically sensitive journeys to all corners of China. A native of Yunnan Province in southwest China, Mei was inspired to start her own business in 2000 while serving as a consultant to The Nature Conservancy in China. Applying the knowledge and skills from her consulting years at McKinsey & Company, she has transformed WildChina into a successful business with over thirty employees and offices in Beijing and the United States. Her passion for travel and familiarity with the consulting industry means she is acutely aware of the needs of the business and educational travel community. Mei was selected as a 2009 A-List Top Travel Agent by Travel + Leisure. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Green Travel and Fresh Local Cuisine

From Let's Travel! Radio | 07:26

Join us for the second part of this week's show on China World Heritage with special guests Ms. Lulu Zhou, associate director of philanthropy at The Nature Conservancy in China, and Ms. Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina

Playing: Green Travel and Fresh Local Cuisine
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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We are joined by Lulu Zhou: with a natural love and curiosity for nature since childhood, she has been traveling throughout the China, oftentimes off the beaten track whenever her "student budget" allowed. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in tourism management in China, she went to the United States for advanced study, majoring in conservation social sciences. In 2007, she received her master’s degree in science from the University of Idaho with an emphasis on parks and protected area planning and resource recreation management. It was later in Washington, D.C. at the United Nations Foundation that she truly broadened her horizons through working in the sustainable development arena.She returned to China in 2008 as an Ecotourism Fellow with The Nature Conservancy China Program. She is now responsible for sustainable tourism and environmental education projects in the Three Parallel Rivers World Heritage site in northwestern Yunnan Province.

Mei Zhang is Founder of WildChina, a premium sustainable travel company offering distinctive, ecologically sensitive journeys to all corners of China. A native of Yunnan Province in southwest China, Mei was inspired to start her own business in 2000 while serving as a consultant to The Nature Conservancy in China. Applying the knowledge and skills from her consulting years at McKinsey & Company, she has transformed WildChina into a successful business with over thirty employees and offices in Beijing and the United States. Her passion for travel and familiarity with the consulting industry means she is acutely aware of the needs of the business and educational travel community. Mei was selected as a 2009 A-List Top Travel Agent by Travel + Leisure. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Going Green: Yunnan and Sichuan Provinces

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:02

We conclude this week's show on China World Heritage with special guests Ms. Lulu Zhou, associate director of philanthropy at The Nature Conservancy in China, and Ms. Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina

Playing: Going Green: Yunnan and Sichuan Provinces
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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We are joined by Lulu Zhou: with a natural love and curiosity for nature since childhood, she has been traveling throughout the China, oftentimes off the beaten track whenever her "student budget" allowed. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in tourism management in China, she went to the United States for advanced study, majoring in conservation social sciences. In 2007, she received her master’s degree in science from the University of Idaho with an emphasis on parks and protected area planning and resource recreation management. It was later in Washington, D.C. at the United Nations Foundation that she truly broadened her horizons through working in the sustainable development arena.She returned to China in 2008 as an Ecotourism Fellow with The Nature Conservancy China Program. She is now responsible for sustainable tourism and environmental education projects in the Three Parallel Rivers World Heritage site in northwestern Yunnan Province.

Mei Zhang is Founder of WildChina, a premium sustainable travel company offering distinctive, ecologically sensitive journeys to all corners of China. A native of Yunnan Province in southwest China, Mei was inspired to start her own business in 2000 while serving as a consultant to The Nature Conservancy in China. Applying the knowledge and skills from her consulting years at McKinsey & Company, she has transformed WildChina into a successful business with over thirty employees and offices in Beijing and the United States. Her passion for travel and familiarity with the consulting industry means she is acutely aware of the needs of the business and educational travel community. Mei was selected as a 2009 A-List Top Travel Agent by Travel + Leisure. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Lets Travel to Jamaica!

From Let's Travel! Radio | 10:31

Come taste the wine, the music, and the sites and sounds of Jamaica with guests consul general Geneive Brown Metzger, and business development manager Christopher Dobson of the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Playing: Lets Travel to Jamaica!
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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Consul General Geneive Brown Metzger has added a diplomatic appointment as Jamaica’s eighth Consul General to New York to thirty years of experience in the United States in corporate communities, public relations, government/international affairs, fundraising, community relations, as an executive, entrepreneur and later as partner at one of the world’s largest public relations agencies. As Consul General, she has initiated a series of special projects aimed at supporting the development of specific sectors in Jamaica through the creation of sustainable strategic partnerships between major U.S. entities and Jamaica. She is currently developing partnerships among two major U.S. medical institutions and public and private entities in Jamaica. She has been an active member of the Jamaican community since the 1980s and is a founding member of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Association, Inc., one of the largest Jamaican diaspora organizations in the U.S.

Christopher Dobson is currently employed to the Jamaica Tourist Board as a business development manager with responsibility for the Northeast United States. He is directly responsible for helping to increase Jamaica’s visitor arrivals from New York State and southern Connecticut. His role incorporates working closely with retail and wholesale accounts in travel - specifically travel consultants, tour operators/wholesalers, along with air carriers serving the destination, while helping to position-brand Jamaica in the marketplace through active involvement in promotions and consumer events, making the destination a household name.

Lets Travel to Jamaica!

From Let's Travel! Radio | 10:31

Come taste the wine, the music, and the sites and sounds of Jamaica with guests consul general Geneive Brown Metzger, and business development manager Christopher Dobson of the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Playing: Lets Travel to Jamaica!
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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Consul General Geneive Brown Metzger has added a diplomatic appointment as Jamaica’s eighth Consul General to New York to thirty years of experience in the United States in corporate communities, public relations, government/international affairs, fundraising, community relations, as an executive, entrepreneur and later as partner at one of the world’s largest public relations agencies. As Consul General, she has initiated a series of special projects aimed at supporting the development of specific sectors in Jamaica through the creation of sustainable strategic partnerships between major U.S. entities and Jamaica. She is currently developing partnerships among two major U.S. medical institutions and public and private entities in Jamaica. She has been an active member of the Jamaican community since the 1980s and is a founding member of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Association, Inc., one of the largest Jamaican diaspora organizations in the U.S.

Christopher Dobson is currently employed to the Jamaica Tourist Board as a business development manager with responsibility for the Northeast United States. He is directly responsible for helping to increase Jamaica’s visitor arrivals from New York State and southern Connecticut. His role incorporates working closely with retail and wholesale accounts in travel - specifically travel consultants, tour operators/wholesalers, along with air carriers serving the destination, while helping to position-brand Jamaica in the marketplace through active involvement in promotions and consumer events, making the destination a household name.

A Passport to Jamaican Resorts

From Let's Travel! Radio | 08:41

We continue our show on Jamaica this week with guests consul general Geneive Brown Metzger, and business development manager Christopher Dobson of the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Playing: A Passport to Jamaican Resorts
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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Consul General Geneive Brown Metzger has added a diplomatic appointment as Jamaica’s eighth Consul General to New York to thirty years of experience in the United States in corporate communities, public relations, government/international affairs, fundraising, community relations, as an executive, entrepreneur and later as partner at one of the world’s largest public relations agencies. As Consul General, she has initiated a series of special projects aimed at supporting the development of specific sectors in Jamaica through the creation of sustainable strategic partnerships between major U.S. entities and Jamaica. She is currently developing partnerships among two major U.S. medical institutions and public and private entities in Jamaica. She has been an active member of the Jamaican community since the 1980s and is a founding member of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Association, Inc., one of the largest Jamaican diaspora organizations in the U.S.

Christopher Dobson is currently employed to the Jamaica Tourist Board as a business development manager with responsibility for the Northeast United States. He is directly responsible for helping to increase Jamaica’s visitor arrivals from New York State and southern Connecticut. His role incorporates working closely with retail and wholesale accounts in travel - specifically travel consultants, tour operators/wholesalers, along with air carriers serving the destination, while helping to position-brand Jamaica in the marketplace through active involvement in promotions and consumer events, making the destination a household name.

Masks, Confetti, and Dance: Carnevale!

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:40

Join us for this week's annual salute to Carnivale and the season of Lent in Italy with special guests Gianni Miradoli, president and CEO of Central Holidays, and Eva Zenardi, communications director of the Italian Cultural Institute in New York.

Playing: Masks, Confetti, and Dance: Carnevale!
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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We are joined by Gianni Miradoli, CEO of Central Holidays, a European tour operator founded in 1972 by brothers Fred and Joe Berardo.

An Italian native, Eva Zanardi has lived in Manhattan since 1991. A world traveler fluent in four languages, she is currently employed as director of communications at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York City since 1999. Prior to this, she majored in French and Spanish at the Universita' di Venezia and holds a degree in foreign languages. Afterwards, she pursued a successful career as a foreign correspondent for Italian Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, writing about jewelry, art, and cinema. She graduated with honors in 2007 as Graduate Gemologist, Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones, Accredited Jewelry Professional, and Jewelry Essentials. She is also a certified Vinyasa Yoga teacher.

Traditional Italian: Signature Dishes and Regional Tastes

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:06

We continue this week's celebration of Carnevale with an exploration of Italian food and wine with guests Julia della Croce, award-winning author of Italian Home Cooking, and Charles Scicolone, wine consultant and web radio personality.

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Julia della Croce is one of America’s foremost authorities on Italian food. She began her career as a restaurant critic and has now authored over thirteen cooking and travel books, many of which have been translated into French and thirteen other languages, and distributed around the world. She also conducts cultural and culinary tours to Italy. Her work has appeared in many magazines, newspapers, and online publications including The New York Times, Food & Wine, and The Washington Post. She has been broadcast on countless radio and national television shows, including the Food Network. Besides working towards the preservation of traditional Italian cuisine through publishing and teaching, Julia has dedicated herself to advocacy work for better food and sustainable agriculture. She pioneered an award-winning healthy school food program for 200 children at an independent school in New York and developed a nutrition program providing natural food and local farm-raised produce to an emergency food pantry in New York City serving some 900,000 people every year.

Charles Scicolone is a wine consultant, web radio personality, writer, and educator. As the sommelier for a major New York City Italian restaurant, he was nominated by the James Beard Awards for Outstanding Wine Service and Wine List for six years running. He currently develops wine lists on a freelance basis for both restaurants and individuals. Together with his wife, food and wine writer Michele Scicolone, Charles is the author of Pizza - Any Way You Slice It! and has written articles for Eating Well, Santé, House Beautiful, Gourmet, McCall’s, Beverage Media, Wine Enthusiast, and Tibesti. He also hosts wine, food, and cultural tours to Europe several times a year. He has participated in special corporate events for clients including American Express and has appeared on national television on Emeril Live!, Stress Free Cooking, In Food Today, Ciao Italia, and Cooking Live. Recently, he was awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the Italian Trade Commission.

Letting Go Sensually and Spiritually

From Let's Travel! Radio | 09:35

We conclude our trip to Italian Carnevale with guests Alessandra Belloni, founder of I Giullari di Piazza; Charles Scicolone, wine consultant and web radio personality; and Julia della Croce, award-winning cookbook author.

Playing: Letting Go Sensually and Spiritually
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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Alessandra Belloni is the artistic director, founder, and lead performer of I Giullari di Piazza, an Italian music, theatre, and dance ensemble that is Artists-in-Residence at the Cathedral of St.John the Divine in New York City. She is also the designer of a line of signature series Italian tambourines made by Remo. She is the only woman in the United States and in Italy who specializes in traditional southern Italian folk dances and percussion she had learnt from the people in the fields. A tambourine virtuoso, singer, dancer and actress, Ms. Belloni was born in Rome, Italy and is committed to preserving the strong and rich traditions of her culture. She tours around the world at major music and percussion festivals and theatres, and has just performed her production Tarantella Spider Dance to sold-out audiences in New York, and is now working on making it into a broadway musical.

Julia della Croce is one of America’s foremost authorities on Italian food. She began her career as a restaurant critic and has now authored over thirteen cooking and travel books, many of which have been translated into French and thirteen other languages, and distributed around the world. She also conducts cultural and culinary tours to Italy. Her work has appeared in many magazines, newspapers, and online publications including The New York Times, Food & Wine, and The Washington Post. She has been broadcast on countless radio and national television shows, including the Food Network. Besides working towards the preservation of traditional Italian cuisine through publishing and teaching, Julia has dedicated herself to advocacy work for better food and sustainable agriculture. She pioneered an award-winning healthy school food program for 200 children at an independent school in New York and developed a nutrition program providing natural food and local farm-raised produce to an emergency food pantry in New York City serving some 900,000 people every year.

Charles Scicolone is a wine consultant, web radio personality, writer, and educator. As the sommelier for a major New York City Italian restaurant, he was nominated by the James Beard Awards for Outstanding Wine Service and Wine List for six years running. He currently develops wine lists on a freelance basis for both restaurants and individuals. Together with his wife, food and wine writer Michele Scicolone, Charles is the author of Pizza - Any Way You Slice It! and has written articles for Eating Well, Santé, House Beautiful, Gourmet, McCall’s, Beverage Media, Wine Enthusiast, and Tibesti. He also hosts wine, food, and cultural tours to Europe several times a year. He has participated in special corporate events for clients including American Express and has appeared on national television on Emeril Live!, Stress Free Cooking, In Food Today, Ciao Italia, and Cooking Live. Recently, he was awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the Italian Trade Commission.

Engineers Without Borders-USA (Part 1)

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:37

Join us for this week's show on "Engineers Without Borders-USA". Hear executive producer Catherine A. Leslie speak about E.W.B's mission, supporting community-driven development programs worldwide.

Playing: Engineers Without Borders-USA (Part 1)
From: Let's Travel! Radio

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Engineers Without Borders-USA (Part 2)

From Let's Travel! Radio | 09:57

We continue this week's show on Engineers Without Borders hearing from their P.R. and events manager, Jenny Starkey, and Cathy A. Leslie about their community-driven development programs worldwide.

Playing: Engineers Without Borders-USA (Part 2)
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Malawi_small We continue this week's show on Engineers Without Borders hearing from their P.R. and events manager, Jenny Starkey, and Cathy A. Leslie about their community-driven development programs worldwide.

Come Celebrate Ireland!

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:38

Join us for this week's show as we salute and celebrate Ireland! Hear from Consul General Noel Kilkenny and P.R. executive Bernard McMullan as they speak about the culture, sights, and experiences of Ireland!

Playing: Come Celebrate Ireland!
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Discover Ireland

From Let's Travel! Radio | 10:27

We continue this week's show on Ireland with guests tourist board director Bernard McMullan, and Consul General Noel Kilkenny. Listen and find out why it's a perfect time to discover Ireland!

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Dromo_small We continue this week's show on Ireland with guests tourist board director Bernard McMullan, and Consul General Noel Kilkenny. Listen and find out why it's a perfect time to discover Ireland!

Ireland's Art and Cultural History

From Let's Travel! Radio | 09:42

We conclude this week's show with special guests Rachael Gilkey of the Irish Arts Center, and William Hurley of the Irish American Historical Society.

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Ireland_small We conclude this week's show with special guests Rachael Gilkey of the Irish Arts Center, and William Hurley of the Irish American Historical Society.

Online Detraction and Media Distraction

From Let's Travel! Radio | 09:01

Join us for this week's show as we discuss the online presence and media, from distraction to addiction, with psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert.

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A licensed Manhattan psychotherapist and advice columnist, The New York Observer describes Jonathan Alpert as “Manhattan’s most media-friendly psychotherapist”. His column, No More Drama, appears in Metro newspaper in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, with a reach of over one million readers, dishing out weekly, no-nonsense, results-oriented advice on dating, relationships, lifestyle and hot-button issues, addictions, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, mental health, and career and workplace issues. Jonathan also coaches professionals, performers, and athletes, helping them achieve optimal performance. His expertise is sought by major newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. He appears on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, NBC Nightly News, FOX and Friends, Nancy Grace, CW-11, FOX Business, and CBS. He has also worked in academia, corporations, and hospitals and has consulted with the FBI and other law enforcement organizations.

If the City Were to Become Human

From Let's Travel! Radio | 10:11

We continue this week's show on media portrayal and city pathology with psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert.

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A licensed Manhattan psychotherapist and advice columnist, The New York Observer describes Jonathan Alpert as “Manhattan’s most media-friendly psychotherapist”. His column, No More Drama, appears in Metro newspaper in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, with a reach of over one million readers, dishing out weekly, no-nonsense, results-oriented advice on dating, relationships, lifestyle and hot-button issues, addictions, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, mental health, and career and workplace issues. Jonathan also coaches professionals, performers, and athletes, helping them achieve optimal performance. His expertise is sought by major newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. He appears on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, NBC Nightly News, FOX and Friends, Nancy Grace, CW-11, FOX Business, and CBS. He has also worked in academia, corporations, and hospitals and has consulted with the FBI and other law enforcement organizations.

Rates and Wrapping Up

From Let's Travel! Radio | 06:11

We conclude this week's show with practicing psychotherapist and media guru Jonathan Alpert.

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A licensed Manhattan psychotherapist and advice columnist, The New York Observer describes Jonathan Alpert as “Manhattan’s most media-friendly psychotherapist”. His column, No More Drama, appears in Metro newspaper in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, with a reach of over one million readers, dishing out weekly, no-nonsense, results-oriented advice on dating, relationships, lifestyle and hot-button issues, addictions, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, mental health, and career and workplace issues. Jonathan also coaches professionals, performers, and athletes, helping them achieve optimal performance. His expertise is sought by major newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. He appears on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, NBC Nightly News, FOX and Friends, Nancy Grace, CW-11, FOX Business, and CBS. He has also worked in academia, corporations, and hospitals and has consulted with the FBI and other law enforcement organizations.

Traveling with Pets!

From Let's Travel! Radio | 09:56

Join us this week as we revisit our August 27th, 2009 show "Traveling with Pets"! Hear from guests Sharanya Krishna Prasad, the U.S. Program Officer World Society for the Protection of Animals; Ani Ajemian, environmental lawyer and former eco-volunteer; and Allen Nyhuis and Jon Wassner, authors of "America's Best Zoos: A Travel Guide for Fans and Families".

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A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Ronald Méndez-Clark organized Fordham’s Office of International and Study Abroad Programs (ISAP) in 2000 and has served as the ISAP Director ever since. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, and a Master's and Doctorate in Romance Languages and Literature from Princeton University. He first came to Fordham University as a Spanish instructor in 1978. Prior to his appointment as director, he served as Associate Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and as Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Institute. He is the author of Onetti y la (In)Fidelidad a las Reglas del Juego and his article publications cover his areas of research on Latin American fiction, translation, Caribbean/Latino Studies, and, more recently, international education. He presently serves on the Arcadia College of Global Studies' National Advisory Board and on the Council on International Educational Exchange's Academic Consortium Board.

Language, music, food, dance- so many great things come together in the world of travel! An English/Music major at Fordham University, Gina Ciliberto loves learning about all of these and then passing on her findings to the fans and promoters of Let’s Travel! When she’s not connecting travel enthusiasts to the show and website, Gina enjoys writing, singing, reading, cooking, teaching, and photography. She is desperately in love with New York City, especially the Belmont section of the Bronx where she resides. Currently, she participates in the Rose Hill Society, St. Martin of Tours Catechetical program and youth group, Kappa International at Roosevelt High School, Residential Housing Association, and an American-Catholic studies program. However, she most enjoys being a member of the Anne Devenney house, which allows her to experience the Bronx and all it has to offer, from rich Latino culture to the heart of Little Italy on Arthur Ave!

Saving Endangered Species and Rainforests

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:03

We continue this week's show with guests Sharanya Krishna Prasad, the U.S. Program Officer World Society for the Protection of Animals, and environmental lawyer Ani Ajemian.

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Sharanya Krishna Prasad joined the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in 2007, and works on a wide range of U.S. and international campaigns. She focuses on campaigns including: whaling, dolphin captivity, factory farming, and WSPA's compassionate travel campaign, which provides practical alternatives for animal-friendly travel. She also works on the initiative for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare from the United Nations. Prior to joining WSPA, Sharanya worked as a consultant to the U.S. government's National Marine Fisheries Service, focusing on domestic and international marine mammal and endangered species policy. Originally from Madras (now Chennai), in southeastern India, Sharanya has volunteered with various non-governmental organizations to spread awareness on wildlife conservation, responsible pet ownership and environmental protection. She holds an undergraduate degree in Zoology, two Master's degrees in Environmental Science, Policy, and Conservation, and a diploma in International Environmental Law.

Ani E. Ajemian is currently an associate at Sherin and Lodgen, LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. Her practice focuses on environmental, real estate, and land-use law. From February through May 2003, Ani traveled to Costa Rica to volunteer for the country’s ministry of environment and energy. Her volunteer experience included environmental and community-based projects focused on endangered species and rainforest preservation. During her trip she spent two weeks on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast at the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge to patrol beaches for nesting endangered leatherback turtles. Her work included collecting turtle eggs and relocating them to protected hatching locations. Ani holds a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University with a concentration in International Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont.

Saving Endangered Species and Rainforests

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:03

We continue this week's show with guests Sharanya Krishna Prasad, the U.S. Program Officer World Society for the Protection of Animals, and environmental lawyer Ani Ajemian.

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From: Let's Travel! Radio

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Sharanya Krishna Prasad joined the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in 2007, and works on a wide range of U.S. and international campaigns. She focuses on campaigns including: whaling, dolphin captivity, factory farming, and WSPA's compassionate travel campaign, which provides practical alternatives for animal-friendly travel. She also works on the initiative for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare from the United Nations. Prior to joining WSPA, Sharanya worked as a consultant to the U.S. government's National Marine Fisheries Service, focusing on domestic and international marine mammal and endangered species policy. Originally from Madras (now Chennai), in southeastern India, Sharanya has volunteered with various non-governmental organizations to spread awareness on wildlife conservation, responsible pet ownership and environmental protection. She holds an undergraduate degree in Zoology, two Master's degrees in Environmental Science, Policy, and Conservation, and a diploma in International Environmental Law.

Ani E. Ajemian is currently an associate at Sherin and Lodgen, LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. Her practice focuses on environmental, real estate, and land-use law. From February through May 2003, Ani traveled to Costa Rica to volunteer for the country’s ministry of environment and energy. Her volunteer experience included environmental and community-based projects focused on endangered species and rainforest preservation. During her trip she spent two weeks on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast at the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge to patrol beaches for nesting endangered leatherback turtles. Her work included collecting turtle eggs and relocating them to protected hatching locations. Ani holds a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University with a concentration in International Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont.

The Study Abroad Trend

From Let's Travel! Radio | 10:18

Join us for this week's show as we learn about the study-abroad experience with our very own Gina Ciliberto and special guest Dr. Ronald Méndez-Clark, director of International and Study-Abroad Programs at Fordham University.

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Language, music, food, dance- so many great things come together in the world of travel! An English/Music major at Fordham University, Gina Ciliberto loves learning about all of these and then passing on her findings to the fans and promoters of Let’s Travel! When she’s not connecting travel enthusiasts to the show and website, Gina enjoys writing, singing, reading, cooking, teaching, and photography. She is desperately in love with New York City, especially the Belmont section of the Bronx where she resides. Currently, she participates in the Rose Hill Society, St. Martin of Tours Catechetical program and youth group, Kappa International at Roosevelt High School, Residential Housing Association, and an American-Catholic studies program. However, she most enjoys being a member of the Anne Devenney house, which allows her to experience the Bronx and all it has to offer, from rich Latino culture to the heart of Little Italy on Arthur Ave!

A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Ronald Méndez-Clark organized Fordham’s Office of International and Study Abroad Programs (ISAP) in 2000 and has served as the ISAP Director ever since. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, and a Master's and Doctorate in Romance Languages and Literature from Princeton University. He first came to Fordham University as a Spanish instructor in 1978. Prior to his appointment as director, he served as Associate Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and as Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Institute. He is the author of Onetti y la (In)Fidelidad a las Reglas del Juego and his article publications cover his areas of research on Latin American fiction, translation, Caribbean/Latino Studies, and, more recently, international education. He presently serves on the Arcadia College of Global Studies' National Advisory Board and on the Council on International Educational Exchange's Academic Consortium Board.

Learning Immersion: Spain, Russia, and New York

From Let's Travel! Radio | 13:12

We continue our show on studying abroad with our guests from Fordham University and the New York Institute of Technology as they talk about their cultural education, domestic and overseas.

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A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Ronald Méndez-Clark organized Fordham’s Office of International and Study Abroad Programs (ISAP) in 2000 and has served as the ISAP Director ever since. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, and a Master's and Doctorate in Romance Languages and Literature from Princeton University. He first came to Fordham University as a Spanish instructor in 1978. Prior to his appointment as director, he served as Associate Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and as Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Institute. He is the author of Onetti y la (In)Fidelidad a las Reglas del Juego and his article publications cover his areas of research on Latin American fiction, translation, Caribbean/Latino Studies, and, more recently, international education. He presently serves on the Arcadia College of Global Studies' National Advisory Board and on the Council on International Educational Exchange's Academic Consortium Board.

Language, music, food, dance- so many great things come together in the world of travel! An English/Music major at Fordham University, Gina Ciliberto loves learning about all of these and then passing on her findings to the fans and promoters of Let’s Travel! When she’s not connecting travel enthusiasts to the show and website, Gina enjoys writing, singing, reading, cooking, teaching, and photography. She is desperately in love with New York City, especially the Belmont section of the Bronx where she resides. Currently, she participates in the Rose Hill Society, St. Martin of Tours Catechetical program and youth group, Kappa International at Roosevelt High School, Residential Housing Association, and an American-Catholic studies program. However, she most enjoys being a member of the Anne Devenney house, which allows her to experience the Bronx and all it has to offer, from rich Latino culture to the heart of Little Italy on Arthur Ave!

Elizabeth Dausch is from Potomac, Maryland. She is a senior at Fordham University, majoring in Visual Art. While in Russia, she took over 1500 pictures documenting the semester. She hopes that her love of photography and travel can merge one day in photo-journalistic work.

Studying Abroad, Staying Practical

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:50

We conclude our study-abroad discussion as guest Dr. Ronald Méndez-Clark and students Gina, Guillemette, Elizabeth, and Albert share their favorite (and most surprising) experiences from Spain, Russia, and New York.

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A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Ronald Méndez-Clark organized Fordham’s Office of International and Study Abroad Programs (ISAP) in 2000 and has served as the ISAP Director ever since. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, and a Master's and Doctorate in Romance Languages and Literature from Princeton University. He first came to Fordham University as a Spanish instructor in 1978. Prior to his appointment as director, he served as Associate Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and as Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Institute. He is the author of Onetti y la (In)Fidelidad a las Reglas del Juego and his article publications cover his areas of research on Latin American fiction, translation, Caribbean/Latino Studies, and, more recently, international education. He presently serves on the Arcadia College of Global Studies' National Advisory Board and on the Council on International Educational Exchange's Academic Consortium Board.

Language, music, food, dance- so many great things come together in the world of travel! An English/Music major at Fordham University, Gina Ciliberto loves learning about all of these and then passing on her findings to the fans and promoters of Let’s Travel! When she’s not connecting travel enthusiasts to the show and website, Gina enjoys writing, singing, reading, cooking, teaching, and photography. She is desperately in love with New York City, especially the Belmont section of the Bronx where she resides. Currently, she participates in the Rose Hill Society, St. Martin of Tours Catechetical program and youth group, Kappa International at Roosevelt High School, Residential Housing Association, and an American-Catholic studies program. However, she most enjoys being a member of the Anne Devenney house, which allows her to experience the Bronx and all it has to offer, from rich Latino culture to the heart of Little Italy on Arthur Ave!

Elizabeth Dausch is from Potomac, Maryland. She is a senior at Fordham University, majoring in Visual Art. While in Russia, she took over 1500 pictures documenting the semester. She hopes that her love of photography and travel can merge one day in photo-journalistic work.

Ancient Traditions and Tartan Week

From Let's Travel! Radio | 10:23

Join us for this week's show on the ancient land of Scotland, wish special guest Fiona Stewardt, Scotland's director of communications in the U.S..

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Royal_stewart_small Join us for this week's show on the ancient land of Scotland, wish special guest Fiona Stewardt, Scotland's director of communications in the U.S..

Burns Suppers, Kilts, and Thirty-Six Bottles of Whiskey

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:47

We continue this week's show on Scotland with guests Fiona Stwardt, Scotland's director of communications in the U.S.; and fashion designer Charlie Nicholsby.

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Kilts_small We continue this week's show on Scotland with guests Fiona Stwardt, Scotland's director of communications in the U.S.; and fashion designer Charlie Nicholsby.

Scottish Family Roots

From Let's Travel! Radio | 09:39

We conclude this week's show on Scotland with special guest Gillian Swan, ancestral marketing manager of the Riverside Metropolitan Museum; Fiona Stewardt, Scotland's director of communications in the U.S.; and Michael Smith, head chef of The Three Chimneys restaurant.

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Isle_of_skye_small We conclude this week's show on Scotland with special guest Gillian Swan, ancestral marketing manager of the Riverside Metropolitan Museum; Fiona Stewardt, Scotland's director of communications in the U.S.; and Michael Smith, head chef of The Three Chimneys restaurant.

The Society of International Railway Travelers

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Join us this week as we travel Europe by rail with special guest Owen Hardy, president of the Society of International Railway Travelers.

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The Society of International Railway Travelers is the organization for travelers interested in quality, worldwide rail travel. Now in its 26th year, it is owned and operated by Eleanor and Owen Hardy. The society offers rail trips to fit every budget and interest: from those seeking luxury in Africa, Asia, or on the Orient Express; to rail fans tracking down steam engines from China to Chile; to those who simply enjoy first-class rail trips on Amtrak or in Canada. The society started in 1983 with the publication of its award-winning magazine The International Railway Traveler. Ten years later, it began offering journeys to its members. Now, it is both a publishing company and a full-service travel agency and tour operator offering journeys in just about every corner of the world. More than sixty rail journeys are posted on its website, including luxury, first-class, and steam offerings. The IRT holds certification with IATAN, ASTA and is a member of ASTA's elite TOPS organization.

Orient-Express Travel

From Let's Travel! Radio | 10:57

We continue this week's travel across Europe by rail with special guest Alistair Ballantine, vice president of Orient-Express.

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Alistair Ballantine was born and brought up in England with a twin brother and younger sister. He studied French Language and Civilisation at the University of the Sorbonne in Paris and did a Master's Degree at Cambridge University in England. His career includes three years as the chairman of The World Expeditionary Association in London and then twenty-five years with Abercrombie and Kent. He is currently vice president of Orient-Express and director of sales and marketing for Orient-Express in the Americas. His career and love of travel has taken him to 150 countries worldwide, to all seven continents, including the Antarctic at least twice. His interests include travel and photography, fly-fishing, golf, skiing, as well as food and wine. He is passionate about travel as a means of bringing people together and improving understanding of the cultural and geopolitical issues around the globe today.

Eurostar and Rail Europe

From Let's Travel! Radio | 11:38

We conclude this week's show of Europe by rail with Fraser Tisdale, corporate sales director for Eurostar in New York; and Jean Heger, vice president of business development for Rail Europe.

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Fraser Tisdale is corporate sales director for Eurostar in New York.

Jean Heger is the vice president of business development at Rail Europe. She joined Rail Europe in 1984 and has worked across a range of positions including inside sales, regional sales, and more recently as vice president of sales and product, managing both the nation sales team and the product development team. In her new role, Jean will continue to oversee the company's relationships with rail suppliers while also developing new business and partnership opportunities beyond Rail Europe's current product portfolio. Serving North American travelers for over 75 years, Rail Europe has provided sophisticated travelers access to the most romantic and truly European method of travel, and has emerged as an essential part of the vacation planning process. With a vast rail network throughout Europe - representing more than 35 railroad operators throughout the continent - Rail Europe has been a dominating presence in European rail travel since 1932.

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