I'm delighted to present Episode #53 of the Fact Up Podcast featuring Isabel Hilgendag, Scientist, Explorer & CEO @ Pursuit of Exploration. In this episode, we talk about:

• Completing the Pacific Crest Trail, solo.
• Rewards & challenges traveling the world, solo.
• Passion for the land, and a nomadic-inspired lifestyle.
• Traveling while looking at the world with scientific eyes, as much as adventurous ones.

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I'm delighted to present Episode #52 of the Fact Up Podcast featuring Amra Durakovic, Head of Communications @ Flight Centre Canada, one of the country's premier travel agencies dating back 30 years.  In this episode, we talk about:

• The importance of booking a trip well in advance.
• Whether last-minute deals are actually good deals.
• Flight Centre Canada's human touch. 
• Getting more value for your travel buck with off-season travel. 

The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!

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I'm delighted to present Episode #51 of the Fact Up Podcast featuring Andrew McDonald, Director of Marketing and Communications @ Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a future UNESCO World Heritage Site, located just north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.  In this episode, we talk about:

• Wanuskewin itself, and its cultural, social, and geographic importance in the span of human history. 
• Experiences visitors can expect to have at Wanuskewin.
• Its journey to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• What past visitors have taken away after visiting. 

The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!

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Episode #50 of the Fact Up Podcast features Adina Bercowicz, Founder & Executive Director @ LymeTV.org. In this episode, we talk about:

• What is Lyme Disease, and efforts being made to teach kids prevention methods in school.
• Detecting, diagnosing, and treating Lyme Disease.
• Steps you can take to protect yourself and your pets from Lyme Disease.
• Does celebrity raise further awareness about Lyme Disease?

The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!

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Episode #49  of the Fact Up Podcast features Tracy Ford, Director of Public Relations at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, Canada. In this episode, we talk about:

• How Canada's largest hotel managed to persevere through the pandemic.
• What it takes to manage and operate a hotel of that size.
• Experiences Guests can expect to have, and renovations underway that will make it better.
• Activities in-house, including the unforgettable 130 ft Corkscrew Waterslide.  

The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!

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Episode #48  of the Fact Up Podcast features Alex Pope, Editor-in-Chief @ Canadian Geographic, based in Ottawa, Canada. In this episode, we talk about:

• Destroying comfort zones, professionally and personally.
• Why Canadian Geographic continues to be a media standout after nearly 100 years.
• The culture of smart content creation, and shifts in the media landscape.
• Why People play an important, central role in published content. 

The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!

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Episode #47 of the Fact Up Podcast features Neil Hodge, Travel Media Rep from New Brunswick Tourism in Canada. In this episode, we talk about:

• Why New Brunswick is a must see destination.
• Culinary experiences to be had, including Ballet on the Ocean. 
• Experiencing the largest tides on Earth, and the warmest ocean waters north of the Carolinas. 
• Cultural experiences, including immersive Acadian, and Indigenous gems. 

The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!

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Episode #46 of the Fact Up Podcast features Merren McArthur, President and CEO of Lynx Air, one of Canada's newest airlines. In this episode, we talk about:

• What Lynx Air is all about and why travellers should be paying attention.
• Voids Lynx Air fills that other airlines lack.
• Establishing trust with travellers, and the challenges of being at the helm of a new airline, especially post-covid.
• Amount travellers can expect to save flying Lynx Air

The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!

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