http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/WARNING: SOME AUDIO FILES MAY NOT PLAY BUT THEY ALL DOWNLOAD. Radio Outpost is a program for people who love to travel through the backdoor. This weekly program features interviews, travel stories, and travel documentaries from independent travelers. Radio Outpost also features conversations with ecotour and cultural tour operators that offer offbeat tours around the world. You can hear Radio Outpost Wednesday at 5pm.en-usCopyright 2006 CJSRCJSR News Departmentnews@cjsr.comWed, 19 Dec 2007 13:44:37 MST60http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/jpegs/radioOutpost.gifhttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/http://backend.userland.com/rssMote Interactive XML Harmonic Propagatornews@cjsr.comnews@cjsr.comCollege/Community Radio2345http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn this edition of Radio Outpost how an Edmonton traveller raised over $7,000 so he could go to Africa to learn more about AIDS. Also, why a Swiss backpacker shows up on the doorstep of Outpost producer Daryl Richel´s home to sell him a Christmas card. Plus travel stories from Africa and Australia.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=0Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:44:37 MSTnoCJSR News Dept.Africa, AustraliaAfrica and Buy My Christmas CardOn this edition of Radio Outpost how an Edmonton traveller raised over $7,000 so he could go to Africa to learn more about AIDS. Also, why a Swiss backpacker shows up on the doorstep of Outpost producer Daryl Richel´s home to sell him a Christmas card. Plus travel stories from Africa and Australia.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostGo on a 700 km tandem bicycle tour with Radio Outpost producer Daryl Richel and his wife Charlotte Hunt as they ride their bicycle built for two up the east coast of Malaysia.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=1Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:11:45 MSTnotandem, cycling, MalaysiaCycling in MalaysiaGo on a 700 km tandem bicycle tour with Radio Outpost producer Daryl Richel and his wife Charlotte Hunt as they ride their bicycle built for two up the east coast of Malaysia.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn this edition of Radio Outpost a conversation with an Edmontonian who was a participate on the Ship for World Youth plus how two Edmonton travellers managed to wiggle out of a tough spot with a few people your mom told you to watch out for. We’ll get the full story from Amsterdam and Thailand. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=2Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:49:06 MSTnoAmsterdam, Thailand, Ship for World YouthAmsterdam, Thailand and the Ship for World YouthOn this edition of Radio Outpost a conversation with an Edmontonian who was a participate on the Ship for World Youth plus how two Edmonton travellers managed to wiggle out of a tough spot with a few people your mom told you to watch out for. We’ll get the full story from Amsterdam and Thailand. nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost A cruise ship that takes youth on a two-month cruise around the world and the Japanese government flips the bill for the whole trip; it´s a dream come true for youth from around the world. The program is called the Ship for World Youth and teaches young people about global awareness by taking them on a cruise all over the world. Also on the show, couch surfing and visiting the Golden Temple.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=3Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:47:18 MSTnoThe Ship for World Youth, Couch Surfing, PunjabThe Ship for World Youth, Couch Surfing and the Punjab A cruise ship that takes youth on a two-month cruise around the world and the Japanese government flips the bill for the whole trip; it´s a dream come true for youth from around the world. The program is called the Ship for World Youth and teaches young people about global awareness by taking them on a cruise all over the world. Also on the show, couch surfing and visiting the Golden Temple.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostAn Edmonton traveller explains why he went to Mali in Africa to volunteer. Listen to Radio Outpost producer Noelle Jaipaul’s conversation to learn more about volunteering in Mali. Also on the show why an Edmonton traveller stayed in a windmill in Portugal.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=4Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:50:06 MSTnoMali, PortugalMali and PortugalAn Edmonton traveller explains why he went to Mali in Africa to volunteer. Listen to Radio Outpost producer Noelle Jaipaul’s conversation to learn more about volunteering in Mali. Also on the show why an Edmonton traveller stayed in a windmill in Portugal.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostGo for a walk in the Singapore Botanic Gardens to smell the flowers and discover the chewing gum left on the sidewalk Yes, litter in Singapore... CALL THE POLICE!http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=5Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:58:39 MSTnoSingapore Botanic GardensSingapore Botanic GardensGo for a walk in the Singapore Botanic Gardens to smell the flowers and discover the chewing gum left on the sidewalk Yes, litter in Singapore... CALL THE POLICE!nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn this edition of the program an Edmonton traveller talks about the volunteer work he did in Tanzania and how Edmonton backpacker Chance Martin managed to pack in as much as possible on a 24 day DIY tour of South East Asia. Listen to find out how he played the song Holiday in Cambodia in a Cambodian guest house.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=6Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:45:56 MDTnoTanzania, South East AsiaTanzania and South East AsiaOn this edition of the program an Edmonton traveller talks about the volunteer work he did in Tanzania and how Edmonton backpacker Chance Martin managed to pack in as much as possible on a 24 day DIY tour of South East Asia. Listen to find out how he played the song Holiday in Cambodia in a Cambodian guest house.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn this edition of Radio Outpost we go to Malaysia for a conversation with Hakim, a Malaysian traveller who helps run an isolated beach hut operation on the South China Sea. Hakim also talks about his squatting experiences in Europe. Also on the show meet an Edmonton traveller who volunteered in Namibia, Africa. If you want a free movie pass to see Into the Wild screening tonight, Wednesday, October 10 at 7 PM in downtown Edmonton give Daryl Richel a call at CJSR 492-2577 extension 2.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=7Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:55:44 MDTnoMalaysian Beach Huts, Squatting Europe, Volunteering NambiaMalaysian Beach Huts, Squatting in Europe and Volunteering in NambiaOn this edition of Radio Outpost we go to Malaysia for a conversation with Hakim, a Malaysian traveller who helps run an isolated beach hut operation on the South China Sea. Hakim also talks about his squatting experiences in Europe. Also on the show meet an Edmonton traveller who volunteered in Namibia, Africa. If you want a free movie pass to see Into the Wild screening tonight, Wednesday, October 10 at 7 PM in downtown Edmonton give Daryl Richel a call at CJSR 492-2577 extension 2.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostThere are lots of great reasons to go to Peru, but most travellers don´t go there to help mentally and physically handicapped locals. Find out how an Edmonton traveller went to Peru to make a difference. Also on the show why a Toronto cyclist rode her bike with her dog from Toronto to Prince Edward Island!http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=8Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:58:16 MDTnoPeru, Cycling,DogPeru and Cycling with a DogThere are lots of great reasons to go to Peru, but most travellers don´t go there to help mentally and physically handicapped locals. Find out how an Edmonton traveller went to Peru to make a difference. Also on the show why a Toronto cyclist rode her bike with her dog from Toronto to Prince Edward Island!nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn this edition of Radio Outpost a conversation with a Polish-Canadian backpacker from Edmonton who reveals some insider tips on travelling in Poland. Also on the show a Canada World Youth worker talks about her IT placement in Ecuador.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=9Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:53:55 MDTnoEcuador. Backpacking, Europe, PolishEcuador and Backpacking in EuropeOn this edition of Radio Outpost a conversation with a Polish-Canadian backpacker from Edmonton who reveals some insider tips on travelling in Poland. Also on the show a Canada World Youth worker talks about her IT placement in Ecuador.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost Los Angles might seem to be a depressing vortex of endless freeways and inane Hollywood stars, but Los Angeles is also home to the most unique museum in the world. It’s called the Museum of Jurassic Technology and features exhibits that blend fact and fiction. The MJT likes to play with your mind causing most visitors to leave pleasantly baffled. Listen to a conversation with an Edmonton traveller who visited the MJT and managed to get into a legendary private magicians club. Also on the show travelling in Argentina. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=10Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:10:50 MDTnoThe Museum of Jurassic Technology, ArgentinaThe Museum of Jurassic Technology and Travelling in Argentina Los Angles might seem to be a depressing vortex of endless freeways and inane Hollywood stars, but Los Angeles is also home to the most unique museum in the world. It’s called the Museum of Jurassic Technology and features exhibits that blend fact and fiction. The MJT likes to play with your mind causing most visitors to leave pleasantly baffled. Listen to a conversation with an Edmonton traveller who visited the MJT and managed to get into a legendary private magicians club. Also on the show travelling in Argentina. nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostListen to two travellers (one from Calgary the other from Alaska) talk about their adventures in China and Croatia. Traya Zinger went to China to teach English and ended up becoming a TV celebrity in the region she was working. We also catch up with backpacker Doug Armstrong on the phone in Zagreb, Croatia. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=11Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:44:15 MDTnoCroatia and ChinaTravelling in Croatia and ChinaListen to two travellers (one from Calgary the other from Alaska) talk about their adventures in China and Croatia. Traya Zinger went to China to teach English and ended up becoming a TV celebrity in the region she was working. We also catch up with backpacker Doug Armstrong on the phone in Zagreb, Croatia. nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostSri Lanka; island paradise or island war zone? Listen to a conversation with Mike Berry, a regular traveller to Sri Lanka, to find out. Also on the show, how an Edmonton backpacker eats some of the best food in Europe for free in exchange for the sweat of her brow.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=12Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:14:35 MDTnoSri Lanka, WoofingSri Lanka and WOOFingSri Lanka; island paradise or island war zone? Listen to a conversation with Mike Berry, a regular traveller to Sri Lanka, to find out. Also on the show, how an Edmonton backpacker eats some of the best food in Europe for free in exchange for the sweat of her brow.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostThe Tancook Island Rain Tree is an audio illusion that could someday become Nova Scotia’s number one tourist attraction but you can listen to the Rain Tree right here before the tourist hordes land on this tiny island on Nova Scotia’s south shore! Also on the show an Edmonton traveller goes on a profound and profane journey to Berlin and Poland.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=13Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:07:10 MDTnoTancook Island Rain Tree, Berlin, PolandThe Tancook Island Rain Tree and Berlin and PolandThe Tancook Island Rain Tree is an audio illusion that could someday become Nova Scotia’s number one tourist attraction but you can listen to the Rain Tree right here before the tourist hordes land on this tiny island on Nova Scotia’s south shore! Also on the show an Edmonton traveller goes on a profound and profane journey to Berlin and Poland.nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost“Then there was the time we cycled passed the grizzly bear on the Icefields Parkway.” Join CJSR Bike Traffic reporter Claire Stock, Outpost Producer Daryl Richel and a group of other cyclist as they cycle the Icefields Parkway. Yes, there were bears but there was also an overnight at the Rampart Creek Hostel including a good bake in the hostel’s log cabin sauna. Go here (http://picasaweb.google.com/Daryl.Richel/CyclingJasperBanff) to see photos of the trip. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=14Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:05:57 MDTnoclycling, Icefields ParkwayCycling the Icefields Parkway“Then there was the time we cycled passed the grizzly bear on the Icefields Parkway.” Join CJSR Bike Traffic reporter Claire Stock, Outpost Producer Daryl Richel and a group of other cyclist as they cycle the Icefields Parkway. Yes, there were bears but there was also an overnight at the Rampart Creek Hostel including a good bake in the hostel’s log cabin sauna. Go here (http://picasaweb.google.com/Daryl.Richel/CyclingJasperBanff) to see photos of the trip. nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostA Three Island Tour No radio program is an island but this edition of Radio Outpost is set on three islands; Tancook Island off the south shore of Nova Scotia, Isla Contoy a nature reserve off the Yucatan coast and Isla Mujeres a low key island about a 15 minute ferry ride from Cancun, Mexico. Join Outpost producer Daryl Richel on Tancook Island as looks back at his trip to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres and discovers friendly sting rays, 300 hermit crabs chowing down on lunch and mating frigate birds. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=15Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:38:15 MDTnoTancook, Contoy, MujeresA Three Island TourA Three Island Tour No radio program is an island but this edition of Radio Outpost is set on three islands; Tancook Island off the south shore of Nova Scotia, Isla Contoy a nature reserve off the Yucatan coast and Isla Mujeres a low key island about a 15 minute ferry ride from Cancun, Mexico. Join Outpost producer Daryl Richel on Tancook Island as looks back at his trip to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres and discovers friendly sting rays, 300 hermit crabs chowing down on lunch and mating frigate birds. nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostCancun and Singapore are not known for their stellar budget backpacker accommodation, but if you seek you shall find! On this edition of Radio Outpost follow Outpost producer Daryl Richel has he travels to a laid back hostel on an island off the coast of Cancun and visits a cool Singapore inn that is part hostel and hotel. www.hangouthotels.com http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=16Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:56:07 MDTnoHostels, Cancun, SingaporeHostels in Cancun and SingaporeCancun and Singapore are not known for their stellar budget backpacker accommodation, but if you seek you shall find! On this edition of Radio Outpost follow Outpost producer Daryl Richel has he travels to a laid back hostel on an island off the coast of Cancun and visits a cool Singapore inn that is part hostel and hotel. www.hangouthotels.com nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost Ah...trekking in India; the mountain views, great tea, wonderful handicrafts and unfortunately there is also from time to time deforestation and rag-tag accommodation. Join Edmonton backpacker Jessica Glombick as she takes us trekking in Darjeeling, India. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=17Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:48:16 MDTnoTrek, IndiaTrekking in India Ah...trekking in India; the mountain views, great tea, wonderful handicrafts and unfortunately there is also from time to time deforestation and rag-tag accommodation. Join Edmonton backpacker Jessica Glombick as she takes us trekking in Darjeeling, India. nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostUltra Bike Commuting: 5,000 for Health and the Bicycle Restoration Project (This show aired on CJSR FM88 in late June 2007) Most bike commuters ride 30 minutes or so to work and at the end of the day it’s back home on their two wheeled friend. Recently three bike commuters rolled into Edmonton who don’t just commute to work in Calgary, Toronto or Vancouver but across Canada. Dustin Anderson, Farah Nazarali and Michael Flaherty are ultra-commuters who ride their bikes thousands of kilometers as they go from job to job. Michael is an artist who is riding 7,000 kilometers across Canada and the U.S. visiting art galleries where he repairs bikes for free as part of his Bicycle Rehabilitation Project. Dustin and Farah are health educators who have just completed a ride from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Edmonton on a very strange looking back to back recumbent tandem. Stops along their route coincided with appointments Dustin and Farah organized before they left on their journey. Listen to conversations with Michael, Dustin and Farah about their ultra bike commuting. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=18Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:10:48 MDTnoBike commuting, 5,000 for Health, Bicycle Restoration ProjectUltra Bike CommutingUltra Bike Commuting: 5,000 for Health and the Bicycle Restoration Project (This show aired on CJSR FM88 in late June 2007) Most bike commuters ride 30 minutes or so to work and at the end of the day it’s back home on their two wheeled friend. Recently three bike commuters rolled into Edmonton who don’t just commute to work in Calgary, Toronto or Vancouver but across Canada. Dustin Anderson, Farah Nazarali and Michael Flaherty are ultra-commuters who ride their bikes thousands of kilometers as they go from job to job. Michael is an artist who is riding 7,000 kilometers across Canada and the U.S. visiting art galleries where he repairs bikes for free as part of his Bicycle Rehabilitation Project. Dustin and Farah are health educators who have just completed a ride from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Edmonton on a very strange looking back to back recumbent tandem. Stops along their route coincided with appointments Dustin and Farah organized before they left on their journey. Listen to conversations with Michael, Dustin and Farah about their ultra bike commuting. nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn this edition of Radio Outpost a conversation with an Edmonton traveller who discovered you can not always believe everything you see when you go trekking in northern Thailand. Also on the program: the Prado in Madrid has an excellent collection of Goyas, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg has jewel encrusted Faberge eggs and the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. has Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis airplane, but none of them have a collection of pencils that compares to the Cumberland Pencil Museum. Listen to a traveller explain why she got weak in the knees during her visit to the Pencil Museum. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=19Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:29:30 MDTnoPencil Museum, ThailandThe Pencil Museum and Travelling in ThailandOn this edition of Radio Outpost a conversation with an Edmonton traveller who discovered you can not always believe everything you see when you go trekking in northern Thailand. Also on the program: the Prado in Madrid has an excellent collection of Goyas, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg has jewel encrusted Faberge eggs and the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. has Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis airplane, but none of them have a collection of pencils that compares to the Cumberland Pencil Museum. Listen to a traveller explain why she got weak in the knees during her visit to the Pencil Museum. nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostRadio Outpost's Carol Holland talks China with Edmonton backpacker Claire Theeker-Brown.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=20Sun, 03 Jun 2007 21:53:49 MDTnoBackpacking, ChinaTravelling in China Part 2Radio Outpost's Carol Holland talks China with Edmonton backpacker Claire Theeker-Brown.00:30:00nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostWhat were you up to when you were 19 years old? I bet it wasn't a solo backpacking trip to China, but that's exactly what Edmonton traveller Claire Theeker-Brown did. Claire fell in love with China despite being caught in the middle of the Asian SARS hysteria. Listen to a part one of a three part conversation with Claire Theeker-Brown as she talks about her backpacking trip to China and Thailand.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=21Wed, 23 May 2007 10:32:37 MDTnoChina, SARS, Backpacking in ChinaWhat were you up to when you were 19 years old? I bet it wasn't a solo backpacking trip to China, but that's exactly what Edmonton traveller Claire Theeker-Brown did. Claire fell in love with China despite being caught in the middle of the Asian SARS hysteria. Listen to a part one of a three part conversation with Claire Theeker-Brown as she talks about her backpacking trip to China and Thailand.00:30:00nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostEdmonton traveller Heather Knowles is a passionate, spontaneous and thoughtful traveller. On this edition of Radio Outpost producer Carol Holland talks with Heather about her adventures in South Asia. Heather talks about volunteering at a dog rescue centre on an island in Thailand, the ethics of trekking , the fate of Thailand's coral reefs and the joys and struggles of travelling in Cambodia.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=22Wed, 16 May 2007 10:54:49 MDTnoHeather Knowles, Asia, ThailandHeather Knowles in AsiaEdmonton traveller Heather Knowles is a passionate, spontaneous and thoughtful traveller. On this edition of Radio Outpost producer Carol Holland talks with Heather about her adventures in South Asia. Heather talks about volunteering at a dog rescue centre on an island in Thailand, the ethics of trekking , the fate of Thailand's coral reefs and the joys and struggles of travelling in Cambodia.00:30:00nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostWhen Edmonton traveller Noelle Jaipaul decided to go traveling she wanted to set off on a journey that would mean more to her than a typical overseas adventure. So Noelle threw her hat into the ring at Canada World Youth to see if she could get some international development experience. After a long and rigorous screening process Canada World Youth found Noelle a volunteer position at an environmental agency in rural Africa where she lived with a local family. Listen to a conversation with Noelle Jaipual about her experiences in Kenya. Also on the show a seasoned Edmonton backpacker in Jamaican finds out that a cab ride is not always the best way to get around.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=23Wed, 09 May 2007 10:58:05 MDTnoCanada World Youth, KenyaCanada World YouthWhen Edmonton traveller Noelle Jaipaul decided to go traveling she wanted to set off on a journey that would mean more to her than a typical overseas adventure. So Noelle threw her hat into the ring at Canada World Youth to see if she could get some international development experience. After a long and rigorous screening process Canada World Youth found Noelle a volunteer position at an environmental agency in rural Africa where she lived with a local family. Listen to a conversation with Noelle Jaipual about her experiences in Kenya. Also on the show a seasoned Edmonton backpacker in Jamaican finds out that a cab ride is not always the best way to get around.00:30:00nohttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostPolly Evans (www.pollyevans.com) is not a typical travel writer. She is best know for her travels books, “It's Not about the Tapas” which is about her cycling journey in Spain, “Kiwis Might Fly” chronicles her motorcycle tour of New Zealand and her most recent book, “Fried Eggs with Chopsticks” which is about her solo journey in China. However Polly Evans is not a one trick pony. In 2002 she won a Human Rights Press Award for a series of articles she wrote about racism in Hong Kong and her journalism has appeared in the Sunday Times, the Times, the Independent on Sunday and the Guardian. Listen to a conversation with Polly Evans with Edmonton cyclist and traveller Karly Coleman. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=24Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:16:15 MSTnoPolly Evans (www.pollyevans.com) is not a typical travel writer. She is best know for her travels books, “It's Not about the Tapas” which is about her cycling journey in Spain, “Kiwis Might Fly” chronicles her motorcycle tour of New Zealand and her most recent book, “Fried Eggs with Chopsticks” which is about her solo journey in China. However Polly Evans is not a one trick pony. In 2002 she won a Human Rights Press Award for a series of articles she wrote about racism in Hong Kong and her journalism has appeared in the Sunday Times, the Times, the Independent on Sunday and the Guardian. Listen to a conversation with Polly Evans with Edmonton cyclist and traveller Karly Coleman. 00:29:15http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn this edition of Radio Outpost a conversation with a traveller from Brighton, England who drove a tuk tuk (a motorized three-wheeled cab) from Bangkok to Brighton, England. Also on the show backpacking in Mexico with two Edmonton travellers.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=25Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:43:40 MSTnoOn this edition of Radio Outpost a conversation with a traveller from Brighton, England who drove a tuk tuk (a motorized three-wheeled cab) from Bangkok to Brighton, England. Also on the show backpacking in Mexico with two Edmonton travellers.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostTraffic in Bangkok is insane! A couple of travellers in Thailand thought if you can't beat the traffic in Bangkok you might as well join it, so they bought a custom made tuk tuk (a motorized three-wheeled cab) and drove it all the way to their home in Brighton, England; a journey of over 16,000 kilometers. On the next Radio Outpost a conversation with one of the travellers who set out on this bizarre journey. Also on the show backpacking in Mexico. Listen here to find out more about the show. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=26Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:21:39 MSTnoTraffic in Bangkok is insane! A couple of travellers in Thailand thought if you can't beat the traffic in Bangkok you might as well join it, so they bought a custom made tuk tuk (a motorized three-wheeled cab) and drove it all the way to their home in Brighton, England; a journey of over 16,000 kilometers. On the next Radio Outpost a conversation with one of the travellers who set out on this bizarre journey. Also on the show backpacking in Mexico. Listen here to find out more about the show. 00:00:10http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostWhen Edmonton backpacker Alexandra Jordan%27s bank account and wanderlust match up she trades in her life as a waitress and then heads out on the road. She has been to pretty much every country in South America and goes back to some countries over and over again. Listen to a conversation with Alexandra Jordan and find out what drives one of Edmonton%27s most adventurous travellers.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=27Mon, 26 February 2007 10:49:04 MSTnoWhen Edmonton backpacker Alexandra Jordan%27s bank account and wanderlust match up she trades in her life as a waitress and then heads out on the road. She has been to pretty much every country in South America and goes back to some countries over and over again. Listen to a conversation with Alexandra Jordan and find out what drives one of Edmonton%27s most adventurous travellers.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostAdventurous travellers climb the highest mountains and ford piranha infested rivers, but Radio Outpost producer Daryl Richel will have not of that. Instead, he flies from Edmonton to New Delhi, India (a journey of over 30 hours) and arrives without a hotel reservation or a ride from the airport to the city. Too cheap to take a cab, he stumbles around the airport looking for a bus that (hopefully) will take him to the budget-hotel- heartland of Delhi. Does he succeed? Listen to New Delhi Without a Net to find out.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=28Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:51:18 MSTnoAdventurous travellers climb the highest mountains and ford piranha infested rivers, but Radio Outpost producer Daryl Richel will have not of that. Instead, he flies from Edmonton to New Delhi, India (a journey of over 30 hours) and arrives without a hotel reservation or a ride from the airport to the city. Too cheap to take a cab, he stumbles around the airport looking for a bus that (hopefully) will take him to the budget-hotel- heartland of Delhi. Does he succeed? Listen to New Delhi Without a Net to find out.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostWhy do you travel? Meet interesting people, learn more about the world, visit historical monuments…how about travelling around the world to take photographs of toilets? That's what two Vancouver travellers did and they've recently released a book of their favourite thrones. On the next Radio Outpost meet Sian James the photographer of Toilets of the World. Also on the show travelling in Bhutan. Listen to Radio Outpost this Wednesday, January 24th starting at 5 pm. Listen to the promo for the Toilets of the World show here.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=29Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:23:58 MSTnoWhy do you travel? Meet interesting people, learn more about the world, visit historical monuments…how about travelling around the world to take photographs of toilets? That's what two Vancouver travellers did and they've recently released a book of their favourite thrones. On the next Radio Outpost meet Sian James the photographer of Toilets of the World. Also on the show travelling in Bhutan. Listen to Radio Outpost this Wednesday, January 24th starting at 5 pm. Listen to the promo for the Toilets of the World show here.00:00:40http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostListen to a conversation with a photographer who travelled around the world taking pictures of toilets. Sian James and writer Morna Gregory have published a book about the adventure; it's called Toilets of World. Also on the show meet a traveller who went to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=30Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:02:28 MSTnoListen to a conversation with a photographer who travelled around the world taking pictures of toilets. Sian James and writer Morna Gregory have published a book about the adventure; it's called Toilets of World. Also on the show meet a traveller who went to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostSome people like to run marathons, some people like to travel to New York to run marathons and some people like to run half marathons in Iceland. On the next edition of Radio Outpost meet an Edmonton traveller who went to Iceland in search of a good run and Iceland's Penis(!) Museum. Also on the show Vancouver based travel writer, photographer and publisher Matt Jackson talks about his two new books that feature off beat travel stories from the Canadian wilderness and beyond…wait 'till you hear the one about the video camera and the couple making love in the woods. Making love in the woods and Iceland's Penis Museum on this x-rated edition of Radio Outpost.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=31Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:58:01 MSTnoSome people like to run marathons, some people like to travel to New York to run marathons and some people like to run half marathons in Iceland. On the next edition of Radio Outpost meet an Edmonton traveller who went to Iceland in search of a good run and Iceland's Penis(!) Museum. Also on the show Vancouver based travel writer, photographer and publisher Matt Jackson talks about his two new books that feature off beat travel stories from the Canadian wilderness and beyond…wait 'till you hear the one about the video camera and the couple making love in the woods. Making love in the woods and Iceland's Penis Museum on this x-rated edition of Radio Outpost.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostGet a sample of the Jan. 17th program.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=32Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:43:16 MSTnoGet a sample of the Jan. 17th program.00:00:40http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostFind out how a budget traveller in Morocco blows her budget on carpets…$4,000 worth of carpets! Also on the program meet a retired couple who say home exchanges have helped them see the world on a backpacker's budget.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=33Sun, 07 Jan 2007 10:24:49 MSTnoFind out how a budget traveller in Morocco blows her budget on carpets…$4,000 worth of carpets! Also on the program meet a retired couple who say home exchanges have helped them see the world on a backpacker's budget.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostListen to a 40 second version of the Morocco and Home Exchange program.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=34Sun, 07 Jan 2007 10:29:07 MSTnoListen to a 40 second version of the Morocco and Home Exchange program.00:00:40http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostListen to Colin Angus and Julie Wafaei talk about their human powered circumnavigation of the globe.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=35Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:44:03 MSTnoListen to Colin Angus and Julie Wafaei talk about their human powered circumnavigation of the globe.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostDo you row, row, row, row your boat gently down the stream? Not if you're Colin Angus or Julie Wafaei rowing across the Atlantic as part of the first human powered circumnavigation of the globe. On this edition of Radio Outpost listen to Colin and Julie: Canada's Crazy Canuck Travellers on Wed., Jan. 3 starting at 5 pm on FM88 or on line right now at cjsr.com. Listen to a 50 second version of the program on line right here. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=36Fri, 29 Dec 2006 23:30:42 MSTnoDo you row, row, row, row your boat gently down the stream? Not if you're Colin Angus or Julie Wafaei rowing across the Atlantic as part of the first human powered circumnavigation of the globe. On this edition of Radio Outpost listen to Colin and Julie: Canada's Crazy Canuck Travellers on Wed., Jan. 3 starting at 5 pm on FM88 or on line right now at cjsr.com. Listen to a 50 second version of the program on line right here. 00:00:50http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostDon't have time to listen to the full length version of Talking Turkey About Turkey? Then listen to the 40 second version of the program right now.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=37Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:04:39 MSTnoDon't have time to listen to the full length version of Talking Turkey About Turkey? Then listen to the 40 second version of the program right now.00:00:40http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostTurkey is a backpackers paradise; rich history, amazing monuments, moderate weather and inexpensive accomodation, transportation, and food. On the this edition of Radio Outpost two Edmonton travellers talk about their trip to Turkey. Get the low-down on traditional Turkish baths for women, how to make sense of the Turkish bus system,(what is that hand lotion the bus companies give to all their passengers?),and hear about a paragliding run that went off the rails. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=38Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:52:45 MSTnoTurkey is a backpackers paradise; rich history, amazing monuments, moderate weather and inexpensive accomodation, transportation, and food. On the this edition of Radio Outpost two Edmonton travellers talk about their trip to Turkey. Get the low-down on traditional Turkish baths for women, how to make sense of the Turkish bus system,(what is that hand lotion the bus companies give to all their passengers?),and hear about a paragliding run that went off the rails. 00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn this edition of Radio Outpost a mom in Calgary explains why she's taking her teenage children to India instead of giving them Christmas presents. Also on the show, Canadian adventurer Colin Angus gets very lost in the wilds of Mongolia and how an Edmonton traveller in Honduras almost ended up in the jaws of a huge toothless shark. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=39Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:53:48 MSTnoOn this edition of Radio Outpost a mom in Calgary explains why she's taking her teenage children to India instead of giving them Christmas presents. Also on the show, Canadian adventurer Colin Angus gets very lost in the wilds of Mongolia and how an Edmonton traveller in Honduras almost ended up in the jaws of a huge toothless shark. 00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost On the December 20th Edition of Radio Outpost Teenage Son: "Mom for Christmas I want a new Play Station, an Ipod and a lime green Fender Stratocaster guitar." Teenage Daughter: "...and I want a new DVD player, a Razor cell phone and a pair of red leather boots from Gravity Pope." Mom: "How about this...instead of exchanging Christmas presents this year why don't we all go on a trip to India to volunteer at an agency that helps the poorest of poor." Teenage Daughter and Son simultaneously and with questioning looks: "Ah sure...I guess." That's what happened at one household in Calgary this year. On the next Radio Outpost a conversation with a mom who convinced her family to ditch exchanging pretty much all Christmas gifts this year in favour of a trip to volunteer in India. Also on the show, adventurer Colin Angus gets lost (and I mean really lost!) in Mongolia and how an Edmonton backpacker almost ended up in the jaws of a whale shark in Nicaragua. Listen to Radio Outpost, CJSR's alternative travel program this Wednesday, December 20th starting at 5 pm right. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=40Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:50:02 MSTno On the December 20th Edition of Radio Outpost Teenage Son: "Mom for Christmas I want a new Play Station, an Ipod and a lime green Fender Stratocaster guitar." Teenage Daughter: "...and I want a new DVD player, a Razor cell phone and a pair of red leather boots from Gravity Pope." Mom: "How about this...instead of exchanging Christmas presents this year why don't we all go on a trip to India to volunteer at an agency that helps the poorest of poor." Teenage Daughter and Son simultaneously and with questioning looks: "Ah sure...I guess." That's what happened at one household in Calgary this year. On the next Radio Outpost a conversation with a mom who convinced her family to ditch exchanging pretty much all Christmas gifts this year in favour of a trip to volunteer in India. Also on the show, adventurer Colin Angus gets lost (and I mean really lost!) in Mongolia and how an Edmonton backpacker almost ended up in the jaws of a whale shark in Nicaragua. Listen to Radio Outpost, CJSR's alternative travel program this Wednesday, December 20th starting at 5 pm right. 00:00:54http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostIf you have ever meet crazy locals on a trip you might be right! Hie is an Edmonton backpacker and traveller with a bizarre story about satanic possession in Africa. Also on the show how a photographer in Mexico is helping bring travellers and locals together.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=41Sun, 19 Nov 2006 16:46:35 MSTnoIf you have ever meet crazy locals on a trip you might be right! Hie is an Edmonton backpacker and traveller with a bizarre story about satanic possession in Africa. Also on the show how a photographer in Mexico is helping bring travellers and locals together.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostCanadian backpacker and traveller Laurie Gough likes to sleep in some very strange places. Caves, hollowed out logs and park benches are a few of the places she has rested her head while she's been on the road. In her most recent book "Kiss the Sunset Pig" she reflects on a life spent travelling as she heads west across the USA towards her dreamland of California. Along the way she remembers trips to Jamaica, Sumatra, Korea, Thailand and Canada's sub-arctic. Listen to a conversation with Laurie Gough as she talks about her many travels.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=42Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:51:56 MSTnoCanadian backpacker and traveller Laurie Gough likes to sleep in some very strange places. Caves, hollowed out logs and park benches are a few of the places she has rested her head while she's been on the road. In her most recent book "Kiss the Sunset Pig" she reflects on a life spent travelling as she heads west across the USA towards her dreamland of California. Along the way she remembers trips to Jamaica, Sumatra, Korea, Thailand and Canada's sub-arctic. Listen to a conversation with Laurie Gough as she talks about her many travels.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostPeru has a lot to offer budget travellers, so a three week visit might not seem like enough time to get the most out of the country. Edmonton traveller Chance Martin only had three weeks to see Peru, but oh my did he ever get a bang for his buck! He went sand surfing, stayed with a local family on Lake Titicaca and tried a shaman's brew...plus a whole lot more. Listen to a conversation with Chance to find out more about backpacking in Peru. Also on the show, an Edmonton traveller goes to the centre of the martial arts universe.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=43Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:20:58 MSTnoPeru has a lot to offer budget travellers, so a three week visit might not seem like enough time to get the most out of the country. Edmonton traveller Chance Martin only had three weeks to see Peru, but oh my did he ever get a bang for his buck! He went sand surfing, stayed with a local family on Lake Titicaca and tried a shaman's brew...plus a whole lot more. Listen to a conversation with Chance to find out more about backpacking in Peru. Also on the show, an Edmonton traveller goes to the centre of the martial arts universe.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostJoin Traveller and Outpost producer Daryl Richel as he explorers New Delhi's most important Sikh temple the, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The temple features Indian religion, 17th century Indian architecture, live Indian music and free Indian food all under a huge gilded dome right in the centre of New Delhi, India. Also on the show, a One Minute Vacation from Poland and how NOT to go trekking in Thailand.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=44Sat, 28 Oct 2006 17:30:08 MDTnoJoin Traveller and Outpost producer Daryl Richel as he explorers New Delhi's most important Sikh temple the, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The temple features Indian religion, 17th century Indian architecture, live Indian music and free Indian food all under a huge gilded dome right in the centre of New Delhi, India. Also on the show, a One Minute Vacation from Poland and how NOT to go trekking in Thailand.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostBurning Man is one crazy festival! I don't know where to start...let's just say it's 35,000 people/artists having the time of their lives in the middle of a Nevada desert. People come from around the world to be part of Burning Man. Edmonton traveller Ruthie went to Burning Man this year. Find out how she broke her back at Burning Man 2006; don't worry she's okay now. Also on the show Radio Outpost correspondent Paul Fisher gives use a ring-side report from a bull fight with a difference in Ecuador.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=45Sat, 28 Oct 2006 17:00:31 MDTnoBurning Man is one crazy festival! I don't know where to start...let's just say it's 35,000 people/artists having the time of their lives in the middle of a Nevada desert. People come from around the world to be part of Burning Man. Edmonton traveller Ruthie went to Burning Man this year. Find out how she broke her back at Burning Man 2006; don't worry she's okay now. Also on the show Radio Outpost correspondent Paul Fisher gives use a ring-side report from a bull fight with a difference in Ecuador.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostWhen Robert Twigger goes canoeing he doesn't fool around. He took three years to paddle a birchbark canoe (much of it pulling the canoe up stream) from Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. It was the first time anyone went on a similar journey since Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie did it in 1793. Listen to a conversation with Robert Twigger, the author of "Voyager, Across the Rocky Mountains in a Birchbark Canoe". http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=46Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:37:33 MDTnoWhen Robert Twigger goes canoeing he doesn't fool around. He took three years to paddle a birchbark canoe (much of it pulling the canoe up stream) from Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. It was the first time anyone went on a similar journey since Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie did it in 1793. Listen to a conversation with Robert Twigger, the author of "Voyager, Across the Rocky Mountains in a Birchbark Canoe". 00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostCJSR gives a voice to the voiceless; a platform for folks who don't get a lot of attention in the mainstream media. FM88 welcomes under the radar performers, activists, artists...and museum curators. On this edition of Radio Outpost we start a regular feature looking at some of the world's most obscure museums. Radio Outpost producer Carol Holland talks with the curators of the British Lawnmower Museum and the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=47Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:12:04 MDTnoCJSR gives a voice to the voiceless; a platform for folks who don't get a lot of attention in the mainstream media. FM88 welcomes under the radar performers, activists, artists...and museum curators. On this edition of Radio Outpost we start a regular feature looking at some of the world's most obscure museums. Radio Outpost producer Carol Holland talks with the curators of the British Lawnmower Museum and the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostBefore the recent obscenity between Hamas and Israel Lebanon was a pretty safe place for travellers. That all changed a couple of months ago when the Israeli military aimed its big guns on Lebanon and Hamas stepped up its attacks on Israel. But just before that Edmonton traveller Scott Lingley went backpacking in Lebanon. Listen to Scott talk about his travels in the Middle East and Thailand.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=48Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:38:31 MDTnoBefore the recent obscenity between Hamas and Israel Lebanon was a pretty safe place for travellers. That all changed a couple of months ago when the Israeli military aimed its big guns on Lebanon and Hamas stepped up its attacks on Israel. But just before that Edmonton traveller Scott Lingley went backpacking in Lebanon. Listen to Scott talk about his travels in the Middle East and Thailand.00:30:03http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostIt was the trip of a life time. Edmonton traveller Ben Petruk went to South East Asia and India to satisfy his wanderlust before he settled back to his teaching job in Edmonton. But this wasn't just a little one or two month adventure... Ben hit the road for 8 months! Highlight; volunteering at a restaurant in Thailand. Downer; having the camera ripped off in Laos. Listen to a conversation with Ben to find out more about his trip.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=49Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:09:18 MDTnoIt was the trip of a life time. Edmonton traveller Ben Petruk went to South East Asia and India to satisfy his wanderlust before he settled back to his teaching job in Edmonton. But this wasn't just a little one or two month adventure... Ben hit the road for 8 months! Highlight; volunteering at a restaurant in Thailand. Downer; having the camera ripped off in Laos. Listen to a conversation with Ben to find out more about his trip.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostHere's what's on the next edition of Radio Outpost, that's Wednesday, September 6th starting at 5 pm. Vegetarians are going to love this one!http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=50Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:39:41 MDTnoHere's what's on the next edition of Radio Outpost, that's Wednesday, September 6th starting at 5 pm. Vegetarians are going to love this one!00:00:50http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostHe climbs a mountain, gets a tour of a cocaine lab and breaks his neck. Edmonton traveller Paul Fisher had a hell of a trip in South and Central America. Hear Paul talk about his 7 month adventure including some field recordings he made along the way.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=51Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:59:50 MDTnoHe climbs a mountain, gets a tour of a cocaine lab and breaks his neck. Edmonton traveller Paul Fisher had a hell of a trip in South and Central America. Hear Paul talk about his 7 month adventure including some field recordings he made along the way.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOn the next edition of Radio Outpost join Edmonton traveller Paul Fisher has he tours a cocaine factory in Columbia. Besides a visit to the coke factory you can find out more about Paul's 7 month trip to South and Central America. Listen to this clip from the show to find out more about Paul's trip to the factory. Paul will be on the August 30 edtion of Outpost starting a 5 pm.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=52Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:21:24 MDTnoOn the next edition of Radio Outpost join Edmonton traveller Paul Fisher has he tours a cocaine factory in Columbia. Besides a visit to the coke factory you can find out more about Paul's 7 month trip to South and Central America. Listen to this clip from the show to find out more about Paul's trip to the factory. Paul will be on the August 30 edtion of Outpost starting a 5 pm.00:00:50http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostCheck out the hill tribes in Laos with traveller and former Edmontonian Jeff Lepointe. Also, Radio Outpost started in 1995 and since then we've featured travel stories from around the world. Listen to a story from 1999 that features Radio Outpost producer Daryl Richel's visit to a community turtle project in Sri Lanka. For more information on the project go to: www.tcpsrilanka.org/http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=53Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:26:31 MDTnoCheck out the hill tribes in Laos with traveller and former Edmontonian Jeff Lepointe. Also, Radio Outpost started in 1995 and since then we've featured travel stories from around the world. Listen to a story from 1999 that features Radio Outpost producer Daryl Richel's visit to a community turtle project in Sri Lanka. For more information on the project go to: www.tcpsrilanka.org/00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostMeet a traveller who went cycling in Buryatia. What, you haven't heard of Buryatia? Find out more about this out of the way destination in central Asia. Also on the show check out some no budget traveller's accommodation in Udaipur, India. Don't be afraid of the bathroom, it just sounds like a prison toilet.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=54Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:46:38 MDTnoMeet a traveller who went cycling in Buryatia. What, you haven't heard of Buryatia? Find out more about this out of the way destination in central Asia. Also on the show check out some no budget traveller's accommodation in Udaipur, India. Don't be afraid of the bathroom, it just sounds like a prison toilet.00:30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostTravellers in Chile and China talk about their travel experiences. Also on the show a travel story about a rafting trip in Thailand that almost ended in disaster. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=55Wed, 09 Aug 2006 09:48:03 MDTnoTravellers in Chile and China talk about their travel experiences. Also on the show a travel story about a rafting trip in Thailand that almost ended in disaster. 28:52http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostGAP Adventures is Canada%27s biggest adventure and ecotour company. Listen to a conversation with the founder of GAP to find out how this backpacker from Calgary became a leader in responsible travel. Also, couch surfing in Ukraine. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=56Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:45:48 MDTnoGAP Adventures is Canada%27s biggest adventure and ecotour company. Listen to a conversation with the founder of GAP to find out how this backpacker from Calgary became a leader in responsible travel. Also, couch surfing in Ukraine. 29:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostLeave your troubles and hiking boots behind. Meet a couple of travelers who have a unique approach to hiking. Bhaktimarga Swami is a Hare Krishna monk from Ontario who is walking across Canada and listen to Mike Berrow explain why he loves barefoot hiking.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=57Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:28:12 MDTnoLeave your troubles and hiking boots behind. Meet a couple of travelers who have a unique approach to hiking. Bhaktimarga Swami is a Hare Krishna monk from Ontario who is walking across Canada and listen to Mike Berrow explain why he loves barefoot hiking.30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostWho says student loans are for books and bread? Outpost traveller, producer...and student Carol Holland saves some of her student loan for a trip to New York. Check out the great audio installation she saw/heard. Also on the show a visit to The Great Wall of India.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=58Mon, 03 Jul 2006 11:39:08 MDTnoWho says student loans are for books and bread? Outpost traveller, producer...and student Carol Holland saves some of her student loan for a trip to New York. Check out the great audio installation she saw/heard. Also on the show a visit to The Great Wall of India.30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostOutpost%27s series on travelling in India continues. Everyday about 14 million people take the train in India, and not long ago backpacker and Outpost producer Daryl Richel was one of them. Join him on a 16 hour train journey in India. Also on the show a traveller and globalization expert rethinks mass tourism in India.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=59Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:00:05 MDTnoOutpost%27s series on travelling in India continues. Everyday about 14 million people take the train in India, and not long ago backpacker and Outpost producer Daryl Richel was one of them. Join him on a 16 hour train journey in India. Also on the show a traveller and globalization expert rethinks mass tourism in India.30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostJoin backpacker and Radio Outpost correspondent Jeff Lapointe on a camel safari in India. Jeff spends a couple of days riding a rude camel to check out a few off the beaten villages and to soak up the Indian desert.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=60Mon, 05 Jun 2006 11:50:47 MDTnoJoin backpacker and Radio Outpost correspondent Jeff Lapointe on a camel safari in India. Jeff spends a couple of days riding a rude camel to check out a few off the beaten villages and to soak up the Indian desert.30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostGo on a tour of India%27s Toilet Museum...really, a toilet museum!http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=61Mon, 22 May 2006 18:46:43 MDTnoGo on a tour of India%27s Toilet Museum...really, a toilet museum!29:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostScott Griffin is not a low budget traveller, but he sure has the sprite of one. He flew his small single engine airplane solo from Toronto to Africa. Listen to the show to find out how to win a copy of Griffin%27s book My Heart is Africa: A Flying Adventure.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=62Fri, 05 May 2006 16:30:44 MDTnoScott Griffin is not a low budget traveller, but he sure has the sprite of one. He flew his small single engine airplane solo from Toronto to Africa. Listen to the show to find out how to win a copy of Griffin%27s book My Heart is Africa: A Flying Adventure.30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostFind out how an organization called Servas can help you meet locals, stay with them for free and create world peace on your next holiday. Also on the show join Radio Outpost producer Daryl Richel as he goes for a walk through a market in a very off the beaten path town in Gujarat, Indiahttp://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=63Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:40:44 MDTnoFind out how an organization called Servas can help you meet locals, stay with them for free and create world peace on your next holiday. Also on the show join Radio Outpost producer Daryl Richel as he goes for a walk through a market in a very off the beaten path town in Gujarat, India29:41http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostListen to a feature interview with Karsten Heuer. Karsten and his wife Leanne spent 5 months backpacking as they followed a herd of caribou. Where the caribou went, Karsten and Leanne followed...for over 1,500 kilometres! Karsten talks about how the trip tapped into a %22vibe%22 the modern world has lost touch with.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=64Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:16:01 MDTnoListen to a feature interview with Karsten Heuer. Karsten and his wife Leanne spent 5 months backpacking as they followed a herd of caribou. Where the caribou went, Karsten and Leanne followed...for over 1,500 kilometres! Karsten talks about how the trip tapped into a %22vibe%22 the modern world has lost touch with.30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostAn Albertan traveler talks about living,working and traveling in Europe. Mel Hutchinson worked on organic farms in Italy, at a hostel in Scotland and did henna on the streets of Edinburgh. Also on the show a private tour of the Mahatma Gandhi Museum in New Delhi, India. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=65Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:08:27 MDTnoAn Albertan traveler talks about living,working and traveling in Europe. Mel Hutchinson worked on organic farms in Italy, at a hostel in Scotland and did henna on the streets of Edinburgh. Also on the show a private tour of the Mahatma Gandhi Museum in New Delhi, India. 29:36http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostWhat happens when you take 30 jam bands and put them on a cruise ship with 1500 music fans? Listen to a conversation with a traveler who was on JamCruise 2006. Also on the show roaming the streets of India looking for the perfect Indian meal that rings in for only $1!!http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=66Wed, 29 Mar 2006 11:22:47 MSTnoWhat happens when you take 30 jam bands and put them on a cruise ship with 1500 music fans? Listen to a conversation with a traveler who was on JamCruise 2006. Also on the show roaming the streets of India looking for the perfect Indian meal that rings in for only $1!!29:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostJoin an Edmonton backpacker shopping at an outdoor market in Hanoi, Vietnam. Also a conversation with a couple who went on a 20 month long honeymoon and field recording of a snoring backpacker in a New Delhi guesthouse.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=67Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:43:23 MSTnoJoin an Edmonton backpacker shopping at an outdoor market in Hanoi, Vietnam. Also a conversation with a couple who went on a 20 month long honeymoon and field recording of a snoring backpacker in a New Delhi guesthouse.29:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostA conversation with Canada%27s most engaging travel photographer William Jans and and how to cycle in Bangkok...yes cycling in Bangkok. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=68Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:15:37 MSTnoA conversation with Canada%27s most engaging travel photographer William Jans and and how to cycle in Bangkok...yes cycling in Bangkok. 30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostPharaganj is the centre for budget backpackers in New Delhi. Meet some of the travellers on the streets of Pharaganj as they talk about the ups and downs of travelling in India.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=69Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:23:35 MSTnoPharaganj is the centre for budget backpackers in New Delhi. Meet some of the travellers on the streets of Pharaganj as they talk about the ups and downs of travelling in India.29:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostA tour of Burning Man 2005 with a Burning Man lover from Edmonton. Burn Baby Burn!!!http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=70Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:35:45 MSTnoA tour of Burning Man 2005 with a Burning Man lover from Edmonton. Burn Baby Burn!!!30:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostMachu Picchu is one very cool place. Okay there%27s lots of main stream tourists hanging around snapping pictures like there%27s no tomorrow, but still...those mountains and the Inca history can not be beat! Outpost traveller Jeff Lapointe hikes up to see the wonder. http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=71Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:07:09 MDTnoMachu Picchu is one very cool place. Okay there%27s lots of main stream tourists hanging around snapping pictures like there%27s no tomorrow, but still...those mountains and the Inca history can not be beat! Outpost traveller Jeff Lapointe hikes up to see the wonder. 29:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostThere really is no where else in the world like the Galapagos. Join Radio Outpost traveler Jeff Lepointe as he explores the Galapagos...wait till you hear the Blue Footed Boobies. They sound even funnier than their name.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=72Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:49:03 MDTnoThere really is no where else in the world like the Galapagos. Join Radio Outpost traveler Jeff Lepointe as he explores the Galapagos...wait till you hear the Blue Footed Boobies. They sound even funnier than their name.29:00http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpostIf you think Easter is boring in Canada you need to find out how the locals in Guatemala celebrate Easter. Join Outpost traveller Jeff Lepointe as he takes in the colour of Holy Week in Antigua, Guatemala.http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/news/news.php?s=radiooutpost;n=73Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:30:08 MDTnoIf you think Easter is boring in Canada you need to find out how the locals in Guatemala celebrate Easter. Join Outpost traveller Jeff Lepointe as he takes in the colour of Holy Week in Antigua, Guatemala.29:00no