
Travel to Europe is on hold for the time being, but we can still keep the flame of wanderlust alive with the Virtual Vacation Podcast. Join host Jack Baumann, founder of Guidester, and radio show host Arnold Stricker every other week as they dive into new destinations each week exploring their unique history, culture, and special vibe.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Places & TravelLeisureSociety & Culture | ||||

Parks are like the little green lungs of a city, and in St. Louis, they’re practically bursting with stories! We kick things off by boasting about our beloved parks, the perfect spots for a picnic, a casual stroll, or a wild bike ride to nowhere. Bu... more
For a different view of Europe, you might consider a river cruise. From Paris to Le Havre in Normandy and back is filled with unbelievable scenery, food, and history. Jack Baumann relates what you can expect on a river cruise in France.
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Ancient volcanoes that are now lakes form the basis for unbelievable scenery and a great winemaking region near Rome. While Castelli Romani is also known for being the summer residence of the Pope, the region boasts quiet villages, festival celebrat... more
Rome is a destination full of excitement, history, and culture. There is so much to see in the eternal city where do you begin? Well, that's why there is Guidester! Jack Baumann relates what you can expect as an American tourist in Italy.
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For over 40 years, www.henryleutwyler.com/ (Henry Leutwyler) has been capturing the essence of people and objects. In this episode of www.stlintune.com (Saint Louis In Tune), he discusses the romantic process of photography and how a ... more
The Appian Way is the oldest road in Rome and one of the oldest continuously used roads in the entire world. What makes this road so special? What is the history that has captivated people for over 2500 years? Why is this one of Jack's favorite pl... more
The Rock. The name has been used in movies, as an actor's nickname, and even the destination as a logo for an insurance company. Gibraltar is the original rock in southern Spain and has a deep heritage and long-standing point of being a strategic l... more
We take travel for granted in today's world. Way back in the day (a.k.a. The Ancient World), weekend getaways, day trips, and to a degree business trips did not even cross the minds of the people. Who did travel? Why did they travel? How did they t... more
I’ve been to Europe many times, but I’ll never go back without researching with The Guidester! This new innovative way to explore the world is transformative!!
I went on a tour of Italy with Jack and I can’t even begin to explain how amazing our trip was every minute. All the sights, tours, meals were beyond amazing. I’m ready to go back. Andrea
Jack knows what he is talking about! My wife and I went to Jack before our trip to Italy. Not only was he able to help us figure out the best cities to visit that fit our idea of the perfect trip, but through Guidester, we were able to see parts of those cities that we likely would have never found! Jack truly has a passion, not just for travel, but to see others experience the amazing thing he’s seen as well. Highly highly recommend any advice you can get from him and Guidester!
Jack is a true life traveler and his passion for travel radiates. His stories are timeless with so much knowledge and courage behind his travels. His drive for travel is unlike anyone I have ever had the opportunity meeting. I have great hope for this podcast to be a successful.
Looking forward to this. Great little podcast and a great host. Lots of great travel advice tips!
I love to travel and coronavirus took that from me for the last year. Jack’s podcast helps scratch my wanderlust itch and I’ve learned a lot, too. Very informative.
I highly recommend listening to this pilot as well as tuning in to Jack’s future podcasts. Jack Baumann passionately combines thorough research with first-hand experience to deliver a highly developed and very informative virtual travel experience which should invigorate the desire to travel in all of us.
Jack is so knowledge and passionate about Europe and travel. He had me hooked in the preview! Looking forward to hearing his stories.
No doubt going to be an exciting podcast to help us all catch the travel bug once again! Looking forward to the series. Especially excited for “great castles of Britain”! I love castles.
Jack is knowledgeable and brings his real experiences to life!
Love the concept and can’t wait to listen in!
I cannot wait to tune into this. My fiancé and I plan to travel to Europe for our honeymoon and don’t even know where to start with all the mixed information. I’m hoping this will give us some new ideas!
This looks exciting. Can't wait for more!
Layers of rich history and culture makes Europe one of the most fascinating places to explore with endless adventure to discover. This podcast is perfect for anyone interested in Europe, travel, history, and cultural intrigue paired with personal stories that keep the flame of wanderlust alive!
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