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American Culture and Hospitality: Travel Tips for All US Visitors Beyond the World Cup

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] Has international reaction to visiting the United States during the FIFA World Cup taken you by surprise?  Yeah, me neither! Explore American culture, cuisine, and hospitality with Shannon Bednarova, from the perspective of international visitors, especially during the World Cup. Learn why being good ambassadors at home and abroad matters and discover travel tips to appreciate America’s diversity, vastness and warm hospitality. Delve into international guest perceptions and firsthand experiences of American culture and hospitality during the World Cup, which have not aligned with the media narratives nor foreign governmental views regarding the US. Understand what most Americans have known all along! DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com

Review of The Haven Private Dining Room and Specialty Restaurants on Norwegian Encore: Cruise Travel Insights

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] If you enjoy fine wines and gourmet cuisine while cruising, you'll want to listen to this episode of A Lady Well-Travelled! Join Shannon Bednarova as she explores the culinary delights of Norwegian Encore in this detailed review, highlighting the private dining experience in The Haven and three specialty restaurants, Onda by Scarpetta (Italian), Le Bistro (French), and Cagney's Steakhouse.  Perfect for cruise travel enthusiasts and foodies seeking tips and recommendations as to where to eat onboard, reviews of presentation, must-order menu items, and dining atmosphere.  Get insights on food quality, presentation, wine options and service that every traveler will appreciate. DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com

Business Class Lounges - A Lost Haven Overrun with Non-Business Travelers & Children

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] Do you travel often for business and make use of airport business lounges?  Then you won't want to miss this podcast! In this episode, Host and Creator, Shannon Bednarova discusses the decline of airport business lounges due to overcrowding by non-business travelers and families using credit card access. She explains how this affects the business lounge atmosphere, food, and workspace quality. She also discusses the lack of a dress code and professional attire, the lack of parental control over children in the lounge and how those who complain about it are ignored by the airlines.   Shannon also conducted interviews of airline lounge staff and asked for honest answers as to why airlines tolerate this downward spiral in quality and service - and it is all related to financial incentives. The airline staff also told Shannon that they do not forsee any changes to the status quo, as the airlines are making too much money off of credit card fees. A must-listen for frequent business travelers. DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com

Hidden Ireland: Travel Tips, Culture & Fiddle Music with Musician and Podcaster Tara Connaghan

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] Grab a pint of Smithwick's and settle in for a lively discussion and some fine fiddle playing to boot!  Yes, we're talking all things Ireland in this episode of A Lady Well-Travelled! Join Shannon Bednarova as she interviews Tara Connaghan, a renowned Irish fiddle player, award-winning podcaster, educator, and tour guide, about Irish music etiquette, travel tips, and cultural insights. Discover how she teaches other Irish musicians to navigate Irish music sessions with confidence and poise and how she built a successful podcast out of doing so.  Tara will also share two beautiful songs, The Maggie Picky and the Baitu Maithiu, playing on her fiddle, which she feels are highly evocative of the Donegal region and the Irish fiddle music tradition.  The Maggie Picky is a dance from the 1700s and the Baitu Maithiu is a mournful song of a mother's heartbreak for her son. Explore hidden gems in the north of the Republic of Ireland and Donegal and learn about the Wild Atlantic Way with Tara. See why the area she calls home is truly an undiscovered treasure among tourists, who are typically steered toward the south of Ireland by tour companies.  Learn her travel hacks to get the most out of your visit to Ireland and uncover the rich traditions that make Ireland a unique travel destination. Here is a link to Tara playing the Maithiu on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hF7-NzBfCE&authuser=0 Contact Tara at: www.sessionetiquette.com DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com

Caribbean Coral Reef Conservation: Diving Deep with Marine Expert Denny Frazier

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527689/fan_mail/new] Do you love traveling to exotic locations to dive or snorkel?  Are you concerned about the health of our oceans and our coral reefs? Learn how you can get involved and make a difference in saving these precious ecosystems for future generations! Join host and creator, Shannon Bednarova, as she explores the fascinating world of diving, coral conservation, and marine biology with dive master and marine conservationist, Denny Frazier. Discover his adventures, insights into coral health, and how everyone can contribute to ocean preservation. Understand the Impact that human development, climate change and the offloading of ship ballast has on coral reefs * Learn the difference between coral bleaching and SCTLD - Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, aka" Skittle D'  * Learn what you can do to assist with Marine conservation and how to get involved * Discover what research is being done to mitigate coral decimation worldwide * Explore which oral restoration techniques are the most effective and new developments in transplantation Helpful links: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) - Coral Disease & Health Consortium [https://cdhc.noaa.gov/coral-disease/characterized-diseases/stony-coral-tissue-loss-disease-sctld/] Home - Reef Renewal USA [https://reefrenewalusa.org/] Home - Coral Restoration Foundation [https://coralrestoration.org/] Coral Reef Alliance - Saving the World’s Coral Reefs [https://coral.org/en/] The Nature Conservancy: A World Where People & Nature Thrive [https://www.nature.org/en-us/] SEE THE SEA | Protect Marine Ecosystems—Get Involved [https://see-the-sea.com/]       (Denny Frazier) Carolina Dive Locker [https://carolinadivelocker.com/] Instagram: see-the-sea26 (for Denny Frazier's organization) DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show.  Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at Shannon@ALadyWellTravelled.com