Exploring Mt. Desert Island: Beyond Acadia National Park

While some mistakenly believe that Acadia National Park encompasses all of Mt. Desert Island, this renowned Maine island offers much more. Acadia, covering about half of the island, is just the beginning of the extraordinary beauty found across its 100-square-mile expanse throughout the year. Acadia National Park Established in 1919, Acadia National Park ranks second…

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Exploring Savannah, GA

If you’re looking for quintessential Southern charm and culture, look no further than Savannah, Georgia. Savannah is a masterclass in hospitality and architecture. Established in 1733, the first city in the 13th and final colony is steeped in history from its cobblestone streets to its horse-drawn carriages. If you’re looking to travel to the prize…

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Exploring Southern Middle

Southern Middle, Tennessee, refers to a region that’s exactly what it sounds like: the southern middle portion of the state. Hovering right around Tennessee’s southern border, this region is south of Nashville, east of Memphis and west of Chattanooga, meaning it doesn’t get quite as much attention as some of its neighbors. However, if you…

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Discovery Map Travel Podcast Ep. 02: Block Island, RI

On this episode we talk with Jessica Willi of the Block IslandTourism Council. Show Notes –www.BlockIslandInfo.com –www.DiscoveryMap.com –www.blockislandstay.com Follow Mark Ciociola at www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld Follow Discovery Map at: www.instagram.com/discovery_map Listen to the Episode: Author Mark Ciociola

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Discovery Map Travel Podcast Ep. 05: The Big Island, HI

On this week’s super-sized episode we talk with James Ward, owner of Epic Tours about the Big Island of Hawaii. James talks with Mark about how diverse this island is, featuring everything from green sand beaches, to black lava rock fields, to maybe even some snow. Show Notes –https://www.epicbigisland.com –http://www.discoverymap.com Sponsors –https://www.islandnaturals.com –http://htbg.com –http://www.cribhawaii.com Follow…

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Discovery Map Travel Podcast Ep. 03: Gatlinburg, TN

Today we talk with Pat Richardson who is a volunteer at GreatSmoky Mountains National Park and is the owner of Santa’s Claus-etin Gatlinburg, TN. Show Notes –www.DiscoveryMap.com –www.Gatlinburg.com –www.SantasClaus-et.com –www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm Follow Mark Ciociola at: www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld Follow Discovery Map at: www.instagram.com/discovery_map/ Listen to the Episode: https://discoverymap.libsyn.com/discovery-map-travel-podcast-1 Author Mark Ciociola

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Discovery Map Travel Podcast Ep. 06: Narragansett, RI

On today’s episode we talk to Christine Quigley from the Narragansett, Rhode Island. We talk about a wide range of topics relating to this costal city, which is a part of the smallest state in the US. We even dive into the difference between New England and Manhattan clam chowder. http://narragansettcoc.com Our sponsor for this…

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Discovery Map Travel Podcast Ep. 10: Mad River Valley, VT

On this episode we welcome Eric Friedman, marketing director at Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vermont. We talk to him about the Mad River Valley and a quintessential Vermont get away. Links mentioned in the episode: http://www.madriverglen.com http://www.madriverbarn.com https://www.hydeawayinn.com http://www.sugarbush.com http://www.madrivervalley.com/4th http://www.benjerry.com/about-us/factory-tours http://alchemistbeer.com https://www.lawsonsfinest.com http://americanflatbread.com http://www.pitcherinn.com http://www.peasantvt.com http://www.mixcupcakerie.com http://www.warrenstore.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery Map:…

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Discovery Map Travel Podcast Ep. 19: Crystal Coast, NC

On this episode we talk with Carol Lohr from the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority about this picturesque region along the North Carolina coast. Crystal Coast Tourism Authority http://www.crystalcoastnc.org Episode Sponsors: http://ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com http://www.hungrytowntours.com Links mentioned in the episode: http://beaufortncevents.com http://beauforthistoricsite.org http://www.crystalcoastlady.com https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm http://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park http://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores http://www.tryonpalace.org http://www.circa-81.com http://ncseafoodfestival.org http://www.newportpigcooking.com https://mumfest.com http://www.swansborofestivals.com http://www.thebigrock.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markmapstheworld/ Follow Discovery…

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