The Bread Crumb Trails Podcast
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Podcast of Travel Stories, Travel Tips, and Interviews for Travelers of All Ages
The Bread Crumb Trails Podcast is a travel themed podcast full of stories, interviews, and tips on travel. Your cohosts Gina, Carol and Amy are travel enthusiasts, bring you information in an educational and fun manner. Travel is a big time passion for these three, and they hope to help people get out and explore the world around them.
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Bread Crumb Trails Announcement
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.17 MBThe cast has decided to put this podcast on hiatus for the time being. We thank you for everything, and we hope you found the episodes enlightening and educational. We may, at some point, decide to revive this podcast, but for now, we strike out on our own adventures in life as we travel to new and wonderous places. Always keep your heads up, your wits about you, and remember: You are never alone on the traveling road. See you on the trails. Gina, Carol, and Amy.
Season 1 Wrap-up - BCT Episode 30
January 20, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 47.7 MBWrapping up season one, we talk about what's coming up for season 2, some ideas we've got, and some of our favourite memories from the season. There are lots of new things on the horizon, and we can't wait to share everything with you. Thank you to every one for a hell of a first season. ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► [email protected] ~~~~~ MUSIC CREDITS ~~~~~ ► Free Spirit Music by Geoff Harvey https://www.purple-pla...
Jana Pruden Discussion - BCT Episode 29
January 06, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 39.3 MBLast episode, we talked with Jana Pruden from the Globe and mail about her experiences as a True Crime reporter, and as always, we have a discussion part of the episode. This will be our second last episode of the season before we start prepping for season 2. ~~~~~ JANA'S SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► http://www.janapruden.ca/ https://twitter.com/jana_pruden ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0...
The Second Half of Carol's Trip - BCT Episode 27.5
December 23, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 22.1 MBFinishing off Carol's trip episode, we have the best takeaway from this entire episode. What is it? You'll have to tune in to find out. ~~~~~SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► [email protected] MUSIC CREDITS Free Spirit Music by Geoff Harvey https://www.purple-planet.com/free-spirit Music promoted by Purple Planet
Jana Pruden of the Globe and Mail - BCT Episode 28
December 23, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 61.2 MBEpisode 28 of The Bread Crumb Trails Podcast brings Jana Pruden to the interview table. We chat with her about her experiences as a feature writer when she's on the road. We cover a broad variety of topics with her from dealing with being in unsavoury situations, emergency kits, to being ready to go at a moment's notice. Jana Pruden is an award-winning feature writer at The Globe and Mail. She is the former crime bureau chief of the Edmonton Journal, and previously worked at the Regina Lea...
Carol's Trip - BCT Episode 27
December 09, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 45 MBLet's chat with Carol about her trip to visit her boyfriend in the Netherlands. We chat about her unique experiences while traveling during a pandemic, and we touch on some of her favourite memories. End of the semester is here. Part 2 will be up soon. Basically, it'll be a bonus upload for you. I'll letcha all know on the Patreon on social media! ~~~~~SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~...
Japan Round Table Discussion - BCT Episode 26
November 25, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 46.1 MBEpisode 26 starts off discussing Jet and wrapping that discussion up. It goes down a rabbit hole as we often do, but it's no less fun talking about Japan. As started near the end of the episode: We want to hear from you, our listeners. Touch base with us. Let us know what's on your mind https://www.patreon.com/TrailBlazerMedia ~~~~~SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► Breadc...
Episode 25 - BCT - The Jet Program Final Installment
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MBEpisode 25 of the Bread Crumb Trails Podcast is the final installment of Bryan and the JET Program, and his experiences from the five years he spent teaching English in Japan. We cover things like uniforms, gender identity, sexual orientation, and wrap up on expectations. It's been a fun ride for the last three episodes, but we're moving on to our discussion portion next episode, and we hope you enjoy that just as much. Thanks for joining us, and we'll see you for episode 26. https://www.pa...
Bryan and the JET Program Part 2 - BCT Episode 24
October 28, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode of the Bread Crumb Trails Podcast, we continue our discussion with Brian on the Jet Program and his experiences in Japan were extremely informative and enlightening. What do we learn about in this episode? Brian's lasting connections with students and teachers, some changes coming up with English classes in Japan over the next couple of years, some common words and phrases that might be useful to know for prospective JET applicants, and even a bit about the chain of command....
Jet Program Interview - BCT Episode 23 Part 1
October 14, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 27.5 MBEpisode 23 of the Bread Crumb Trails Podcast brings back Brian. We talked to him in our last interview episode about reverse culture shock. In this episode, we chat with Brian about the intricacies of the JET Program. In this episode, we cover things like the application process, schools that a prospective JET might end up with, and some of the downsides to JET. If you're looking to apply to the JET Program, or you've been accepted and are awaiting your departure date, you're not going to...
Patreon Release - Reverse Culture Shock Discussion - BCT Episode 22
September 28, 2020 15:00 - 55 minutes - 41.8 MBWelcome to the episode where we talk about Bryan's adventures in Japan and with the JET program. Bryan spent 5 years with JET teaching English. What did we learn from Bryan? I know Carol and Amy were absolutely blown away by Bryan's experiences. Patreon subscribers get access to the episodes 2 days early! ~~~~~SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► Breadcrumbtrailspodcast@gma...
Reverse Culture Shock and the Jet Program - BCT Episode 21
September 16, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 23.1 MBContinuing our 2 part discussion with JET Program Alumni Bryan, fresh from 5 years in the JET Program, we finish up the interview portion of this topic. We cover subjects such as COVID, the Japanese education system, and a myriad of other topics. We hope you've enjoyed this topic and we look forward to seeing you for the discussion portion. ~~~~~SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL...
Reverse Culture Shock and Jet Program - BCT Episode 20
September 02, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 19.4 MBThis episode bring Bryan to the table. Bryan has just come back form living in Japan for 5 years, and we talk to him about reverse culture shock and his experiences. This will be a 2-part episode so as not to overload your brains. Producer's Notes: I can't believe it's been 20 bloody episodes. Where has the time gone? Oh yeah. Gina's been drinking it away. We have a new addition to our team this episode, and she has agreed to join us for our upcoming episodes as well, so welcome Amy to th...
Travel with Friends - Bread Crumb Trails Podcast Episode 19
August 19, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 19.3 MBWe turn 20 next episode? Holy crap. In this episode of the Bread Crumb Trails Podcast, we take a look at things from the perspective of traveling alone, as well as with friends. Both of these travel decisions have their own sets of issues, and we do a bit of a deep dive into this topic to explore several different facets. ~~~~~SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► Breadcru...
Sex Work and Tourism Discussion - BCT Episode 18
August 05, 2020 16:03 - 37 minutes - 22.2 MBDani, Carol and Gina talk about their interview with Karin. This episode has been a long time coming, and I'm sorry that it's 2 weeks late. We are trying our best. This episode came with it's own challenges, from extreme heat in our area, to technology refusing to work. Either way, we hope you enjoy it. As penance, I may consider uploading the raw audio tracks for you guys to listen to.... ~~~~~SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 1700...
Episode 17 Correctionnof incorrect information
July 10, 2020 17:09 - 1 minute - 763 KBHey guys. I messed up with some of my information. I'm sorry about that and will try to keep tabs on this in the future
Sex work and Tourism - BCT Episode 17
July 08, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBOur guest Karin from the Prostitution Information Center in Amsterdam was gracious enough to sit down with us and chat about life through her eyes as a sex worker, and what that means for her. The PIC can be found at https://www.amsterdam.info/prostitution/pic-amsterdam/ If you'd like to get in touch with them, you can email them at [email protected] ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta ...
Relationships Discussion - BCT Episode 16
June 24, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Bread Crumb Trails Podcast sits down to talk about long distance relationships with Amy and Tom, over a year from when we originally talked to them. We catch up, crack some jokes, and have a real good time with out friends. Come find out what they’ve been up to, and hear all about their adventures and exploits! ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► Breadcrumbtrailsp...
International Relationships - Bread Crumb Trails Episode 15
June 14, 2020 21:26 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBRE EDIT AND UPLOAD My apologies for the repeating segments of this episode. This issue has now been resolved. Please enjoy! Amy and Tom are an international couple. Amy is from Canada, Tom is from the UK, and today they talk to us about some of the intricacies of being in a relationship cross border. This was actually the very first episode that we recorded all those months ago, so we're a little uncomfortable in front of the microphone. Amy and Tom have been ever so patient in waiting fo...
Information of editing issues
June 13, 2020 01:57 - 35 seconds - 296 KBHey guys. Just a quick update to keep you informed that we are aware of the issue with the last episode. Gina has been wrapped up in schoolwork, but we will be pulling the episode and reuploading it. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Group Vs Solo Travel - Bread Crumb Trails Podcast Episode 14
May 14, 2020 00:46 - 48 minutes - 67 MBI am SO sorry about the late upload guys. Summer semester has started, and I'm already bogged down in schoolwork. This week, we're talking about Jesse's interview and discussing what we found interesting or things we didn't know. Jesse is a photojournalist who recently graduated from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He rediscovered his passion for photography through traveling and his desire to capture moments and stories. He formally ran a travel blog called Jesse Goes Places. J...
Group Vs Solo Travel - BCT Episode 13
April 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBWe've got a two part episode coming at you today for the Bread Crumb Trails podcast. We sit down and talk with Jesse Boily about his experiences when it comes to travel, both by himelf, and as part of a group. He's got some really cool stories, including one about the opportunity to use an RPG. I'm not gonna spoil it for you though. You'll need to sit down and listen to find out what I'm talking about. ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennet...
COVID19 and how we've been dealing - Episode 12
April 15, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBGina, Dani and Carol sat down during our first ever live stream episode on Twitch to talk about how we've been dealing with the Covid 19 outbreak, and share our thought son what is going on in the world right now, as well as how we thing things are going to be in the world coming up after this pandemic ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► Breadcrumbtrailspodcast@gmail...
Corona Virus Update
April 04, 2020 19:09 - 1 minute - 916 KBJust a quick update to keep you alm in the loop! ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► [email protected]
Budgeting and Travel Discussion - Episode 11
March 18, 2020 15:38 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBYour hosts Gina, Dani, and Carol sit down to talk about things they learned from talking to Kira about budgeting when it comes to travel. A very minor (hopefully tentative) change since the previous episodes. Carol has been considering postponing her trip to the Netherlands in April due to COVID-19. Reasons for the consideration include: -living with an immunocompromised roommate -having an elderly close friend -knowing self quarantine for 14 days would drive her insane -most things in...
Travel and Budgeting - BCT Episode 10
March 04, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBWhen it comes to travel, it can be difficult to know what or even how to budget, or what you should be putting money aside for. We had a chance to sit down with Kira, who is a graduate of MacEwan University's Travel program. She worked as a travel agent, and is currently trying to sign on with tour companies. ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► Breadcrumbtrailspodcas...
BCT Episode 9: We're gonna make Carol drool
February 19, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 15.4 MBWe continue our discussion from Jackey Kusey's episode before the holidays. We chat about food, about food as a language, and our individual experiences with food. ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► [email protected]
Episode 8: Dubai, Hanoi, and Amsterdam, Oh My!
February 05, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBIt's a bit of a shorter episode this time around, but we go over Carol's trip to Dubai, Hanoi, South Africa, and Amsterdam. What an adventure. There is more to talk about on Carol's trip, and once we get it recorded, it will be released for Patreon supporters extra content. ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrailsPodcast ~~~~~ MAIL ~~~~~ ► Gina Bennett PO Box 17009 Uptown PO Edmonton Alberta T5K 0G4 ~~~~~ EMAIL ~~~~~ ► [email protected]
Episode 7: That time Gina broke her leg in Cuba
January 22, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 37.4 MBCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a discussion on drug use for pain management while dealing with a broken leg. Talking with Gina about how she broke her leg while in Cuba over the holidays. Whisper booked a couples vacation to Cuba for seven days, and naturally, Gina needed a cool travel story. Hope your holidays were filled with food, family, and festivities. This episode was graciously edited by Dani, who is an amazing Bean! ~Gina~ ~~~~~ SOCIALS ~~~~~ ► linktr.ee/BreadcrumbTrail...
Title: Episode 6 - Food, Jackie Kusey, and Shannanigans - LANGUAGE ADVISORY
December 11, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutes - 37.3 MBEpisode 6 show notes: Title: Episode 6 - Food, Jackie Kusey, and Shannanigans - LANGUAGE ADVISORY We cover the topic of food. We specifically cover things from the aspect of being gluten and dairy-free, and what that looks like in everyday life as well as travel. Kusey talks a bit about her life as a major change has taken place that limits what she can eat for food, and how these issues affect her. As the holidays approach, the cast of the Bread Crumb Trails Podcast would like to wish yo...
Episode 5: Language, Food, Shelby Hays and Goofing Around.
November 27, 2019 16:00 - 54 minutes - 39 MBShow Notes for Episode 5 Welcome to the discussion portion of our interview with Shelby Hays. We talk about language, the differences between, languages, and we chat about what we learned. ~~~~~ Contact:~~~~~ Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/BreadCrumbTrailsPodcast/ Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/breadcrumbtrailspodcast/ Email: ► [email protected] Patreon: ► https://www.patreon.com/TrailBlazerMedia ~~~~~Hosting Platforms:~~~~~ Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/b...
Episode 4 - Part 2: Language, Sheby Hays, Nerd Out and Nuances
November 13, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 38 MBShow Notes for Episode 4 Part 2: Language This is the second half of the interview and discussion with Shelby Hays about what it’s like to be able to speak two languages. Shelby speaks both English and Japanese. We talked about nuances, the differences between the two languages, and some things to be aware of. ~~~~~ Contact:~~~~~ Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/BreadCrumbTrailsPodcast/ Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/breadcrumbtrailspodcast/ Email: ► breadcrumbtrailspodcast...
Episode 4 - Part 2: Language, Shelby Hays, Nerd Out and Nuances
November 13, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 38 MBShow Notes for Episode 4 Part 2: Language This is the second half of the interview and discussion with Shelby Hays about what it’s like to be able to speak two languages. Shelby speaks both English and Japanese. We talked about nuances, the differences between the two languages, and some things to be aware of. ~~~~~ Contact:~~~~~ Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/BreadCrumbTrailsPodcast/ Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/breadcrumbtrailspodcast/ Email: ► breadcrumbtrailspodcast...
Bread Crumb Trails: Episode 4 - Language, Sheby Hays, Nerd Out and Nuances
October 30, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 32.6 MBShow Notes for Episode 4: Language We sat down and talked with Shelby Hays about what it’s like to be able to speak two languages. Shelby speaks both English and Japanese. This episode had to be split into two parts, the second will come in two weeks. We talked about nuances, the differences between the two languages, and some things to be aware of. ~~~~~ Contact:~~~~~ Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/BreadCrumbTrailsPodcast/ Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/breadcrumbtrailspod...
Bread Crumb Trails: Episode 4 - Language, Shelby Hays, Nerd Out and Nuances
October 30, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 32.6 MBShow Notes for Episode 4: Language We sat down and talked with Shelby Hays about what it’s like to be able to speak two languages. Shelby speaks both English and Japanese. This episode had to be split into two parts, the second will come in two weeks. We talked about nuances, the differences between the two languages, and some things to be aware of. ~~~~~ Contact:~~~~~ Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/BreadCrumbTrailsPodcast/ Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/breadcrumbtrailspod...
Cultural Faux Pas, Sheena Rossiter, Travel tips, Travel Advice, and much, much more.
October 16, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 20.9 MBWe sat down to discuss our interview with Sheena Rossiter, and talk about Cultural Faux Pas, as well as some things to watch out for and keep in mind while planning a trip to another country. We have stories, tips, advice, and much more when it comes to travel! If you’d like to help support us, all supporters through Patreon will get 2-day early access to each episode available for download. That’s right, 2 days earlier than everyone else. You can head on over to our patreon at patreon.com/...
Episode 2: Cultural Faux Pas in Travel Journalism with Sheena Rossiter
October 02, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBNotes for episode 2: We sat down with CBC's Sheena Rossiter for her take on Cultural Faux Pas and her experiences in Journalism! ~~~~~ Social media: Sheena Rossiter: https://twitter.com/sheenarossiter Bread Crumb Trails: https://www.facebook.com/BreadCrumbTrailsPodcast/ and https://www.instagram.com/breadcrumbtrailspodcast/ [email protected] https://anchor.fm/breadcrumbtrails Blazewing.ca and Spotify. Starting with this episode, if you’d like to help support us, all...
Episode 1: Who We Are and That Time Gina Got Lost In Suicide Forest
September 18, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 34.3 MBWho are we? What are we about? What do we hope to accomplish? What was Gina doing in Suicide Forest? These are all great questions, and you'll find the answers to all these questions and more in this introductory episode. We are travel-enthusiasts aimeing to help people get out and explore the world around them. We've also got a really cool story about Aokigahara in Japan. We off travel tips, travel tricks, travel advice, travel stories and much more, as learned through our own experienc...