I Couldn't Help But Wander
Join Julia, and Eva, two real-life friends, travel lovers, knowledge seekers, and purveyors of cocktail party napalm (you know, the kinds of fascinating facts you drop at a party and blow everyone’s mind in the process with) for a weekly does of globe-trotting, travel hacks, and travel-inspired trivia. Each episode, Julia, a writer/producer and woman about town and Eva, a writer and travel editor at Fodors, pick a travel-related theme and invite a fascinating and fun guest on to chat about it. Then, our hosts challenge the guest to a friendly round of travel trivia to find out how much they do or don’t know about the world - and how much wonder there’s left to discover. Even in the most unlikeliest of places. (Did you know that the remains of King Richard the III were found buried under a car park in England? Neither did we until we started working on this show!) The questions are fun, but it’s the answers - and the conversations and stories they lead to - that are the real heart of the show. Think of us as the pithy travel page of your favorite glossy magazine. But, you know, for your ears! Whether it’s finding out what the current parisian pastry craze is from a professional tour guide, exploring haunted travel with a paranormal investigator, or answering pressing questions like “do I need to buy you a present if I schlepped all the way to Bermuda for your destination wedding,” I Couldn’t Help but Wander is a show for listeners who love culture, geography, history, and getting to know the world just a little bit better - even from the comfort of their couch. ---- At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. Our audio guides and travel podcasts - curated and voiced by locals - immerse you in some of the most incredible destinations on earth. Each one is packed with tips, recommendations, and insider knowledge. And the Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. Download the Cerca App for free now.
Episodes
Is Disney truly the most magical place on Earth… if it’s in Florida? This week, Julia and Eva dive deep into the House of Mouse with unabashedly proud Disney Adult and Writer/Host of the Cerca Guide to Disney World, Lauren Passell. Lauren spills the tea on everything from the most underrated way to do Disney Adulting (hint: it involves a cruise), to the best place to catch the magic kingdom fireworks, to what it’s like aud...
No matter how divided we may become as a country, there is one thing we can all agree on - BBQ is amazing. Of course after we agree on that, we often get into arguments about which style of BBQ is the best… But since our guest today is Daniel Vaughn, the BBQ Editor of Texas Monthly, we think there’s a pretty good chance we know where he stands. And yes, TM has a BBQ Editor, and yes, it’s probably the best job in existence.
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Let’s be honest, the world is… kind of a lot right now. There’s natural disasters due to climate change, uncertainty related to the results of the presidential election, and the unfortunate reality that if you go to see Wicked opening weekend you’ll probably have to endure at least one Idina Menzel wannabe ruining the screening for everyone (seriously this is a thing.)
So we’ve decided to combat this with something deli...
Just in time for the debut of a brand new dinosaur, Gnatalie, at the Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County, Eva and Julia are joined by real-life paleontologist and National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of LA County - not to mention friend of the pod - Hank Woolley!
Recorded on location in the Paleontology Department at the museum...
Every four years the same undecided voters in the same swing states take over the national media, but have you ever thought about what kind of psychos choose to interview those people?
With a historic election right around the corner, we’ve got politics on the brain - and we bet you do too. But honestly, at this point who wants hear another depressing conversation about the "The Polls"?!? Insted, Julia and Eva invited A...
According to a 2023 study by keeper of all wedding truths, The Knot, peak wedding season is September through November. So what better than time than mid-October to talk about that classic fusion of travel and tying the knot - the destination wedding!
Julia and Eva - who was in the midst of planning her own wedding when we recorded this episode - are joined by Content Creator, Social Media Consultant, and Viral Dream We...
It’s Spooky Season! And to get into the Halloween spirit (pun very much intended), Julia and Eva are chatting with Tammie Merheb-Chavez of the supernaturally entertaining and informative Hollyweird Paranormal Podcast!
From the best way to find the hidden haunted hotspots wherever you’re traveling, to celebrity ghosts, to the reveal of one of LA’s most haunted hotels and the incredible etouffee you can find right across ...
Welcome to a special preview of I Couldn’t Help But Wander, a brand new show from Cerca for travel lovers, knowledge seekers, and purveyors of cocktail party napalm (you know, the kinds of fascinating facts you drop at a party and blow everyone’s mind in the process)!
With the 2024 Paris Olympics in the home stretch, Julia and Eva sit down with Paris guide extraordinaire (and superstar Cerca Concierge), Allison Isambert...
This fall, join Julia, and Eva, two real-life friends, travel lovers, knowledge seekers, and purveyors of cocktail party napalm (you know, the kinds of fascinating facts you drop at a party and blow everyone’s mind in the process) for a weekly dose of globe-trotting, travel hacks, and travel-inspired trivia.
Each episode, Julia, a writer/producer and woman about town and Eva, a writer and travel editor at Fodors, ...
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