Native Traveler

02/02/2021

PBS producer Robert Reid is such a great storyteller. Who knew his little jaunt back to the War of 1812 would turn out to be so timely. Thanks Destination Canada. LIsten in:

The War of 1812. Who would have thought this long overlooked and misunderstood war would be back in the news just weeks before this episode dropped? How you feel about the War of 1812, what you know about it, and who you think won all depends on whether you grew up in the United States or Canada

26/01/2021

This week — French food roots across North America. Thanks producer Lia Grainger and contributor Nina Caplan. Dig in!

In this episode, North Americana explores the rich and varied culinary legacy of New France in North America, from bagels in Montreal to crawfish boils in Louisiana to chicken frico in Nova Scotia. French roots go deep here, but today, those culinary roots are wonderfully tangled up with the recipes

19/01/2021

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This episode was a labour of love. An unlikely family roots story, landing in a moment of history when a King, a US President, a railway empire and a hotdog came together to save the free world. Thanks for your contributions to this fascinating story Canadian Pacific, Fairmont Royal York, NFB, McGill University. Huge thanks too to my friends who shared their ancestry journeys — Nancy Chapple Smokler, Lynn Russell McCormick-Thomson, and Island Max!

Truth is far stranger than fiction when it comes to family roots stories. That’s certainly the experience of North Americana host Liz Beatty. This week Liz follows a long lost thread of family history back to a pivotal moment in North American history when a reigning British Monarch, a US presiden

13/01/2021

Hey friends. Loved working on this episode, one of my favourites. Best part was spending time talking to these super humble bad-ass mushers, far-northerners Amazing people. If you have a moment...



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Welcome to the Yukon Quest, a thousand-mile sled dog race through the subarctic wilderness, from Fairbanks, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon. As our feature contributor and award-winning photographer Katie Orlinsky explained for National Geographic, “The race takes place in the dead of winter along a r

05/01/2021

The All-Star Baseball Champs You've Never Heard Of — North Americana Podcast

Such a pleasure working with on this episode. Thanks as always to . So much to learn at the & Black Mecca Museum. Have a listen at: https://www.northamericanapodcast.com/shows/the-all-star-baseball-team-that-youve-never-heard-of

The 1934 Chatham Coloured All-Star Champions. Photo Credit: The Chatham Daily News

10/12/2020

Aloha! The Hawai'i of Canada — North Americana Podcast

Loved working with Lavonne Leong. A beautiful story of the thriving Hawaii of Canada! https://www.northamericanapodcast.com/shows/aloha-the-hawaii-of-canada

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24/11/2020

Herding Reindeer Across the Roof of the World

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Listen to this whole episode at www.NorthAmericanaPodcast.com.

An incredible story told by Lonely Planet editor Alexander Howard — driving Siberian reindeer across the roof of the world. And meet Kylik Kisoun Taylor, an extraordinary cultural tourism entrepreneur. We need cultural ambassadors like Kylik to thrive once all this craziness is over. Thanks Destination Canada for your support.

17/11/2020

The Hasids of Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Outremont, Montreal — Where Trend Meets Tradition — North Americana Podcast

North Americana pulls back the curtain on Canadian niceness (in a most unexpected way) in the hip Hasidic neighbourhood of Outremont, Montreal. And we reveal too parallels and bonds to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Great storytelling Lia Grainger. https://www.northamericanapodcast.com/shows/the-hasids-of-williamsburg-and-outremont

The neighbourhoods of Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Outremont, Montreal have a lot in common. Gentrification has made both areas vibrant cultural hotspots. Hip restaurants, bars, and coffee shops abound. There are independent galleries and bookshops, local design stores and organic grocers. And both ne

03/11/2020

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A mooseskin boat hasn't been on the Nahanni in Canada's Northwest Territories for over 100 years. Until now. Hear the story on the latest episode of NorthAmericanaPodcast.com https://fb.watch/1xlogGI6xz/

Congratulations to the Dene participants on this remarkable cultural odyssey and for sharing the story so powerfully. I loved chatting with filmmaker Geoff Bowie on the making of River of Forgiveness. Check it out at northamericanapodcast.com. Listen to a sampling below.

27/10/2020

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Life-Long Love of a Nova Scotia Island — North Americana Podcast

Binge watch season two of North Americana. So proud to have won gold and silver for best podcast by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. Have a listen... https://www.northamericanapodcast.com/shows/franklindelanorooseveltslifelongloveofanovascotialisland

There’s a tiny island on the east coast of Canada. It’s just four miles wide and ten miles long, and only about 8oo people live there year-round. It’s a sleepy, windswept place, where things run on island time, and recreational activities are mostly ambling walks through the woods, lazing on t...

06/10/2020

The Original Rosie the Riveter was Canadian? Meet all the Rosies from Michigan to Ontario — North Americana Podcast

We're back. Season two of North Americana Podcast begins today! Thanks Canada Keep Exploring and NFB for your support and the chance to profile Rosies of the North. Listen in... https://www.northamericanapodcast.com/shows/the-original-rosie-the-riveter-was-canada

Even if you don’t think you know who Rosie the Riveter is, you probably do. At least, sort of. Think young woman, red and white polka dot scarf, knotted on top of her head, grabbing her flexed arm. This WWII feminine exemplar, had a resurgence in the ‘80s. That’s when the iconic images was une...

07/10/2019

From the Summer of Love to Nelson British, Columbia — American Counterculture Today North of the 49th — North Americana Podcast

Check out my new podcast at NorthAmericanaPodcast.com. Loved working with San Francisco journalist Breena Kerr. https://www.northamericanapodcast.com/shows/2016/9/14/nelson

Listen October 7, 2019

19/12/2018

Our show on Cody Wyoming is Live! Go check it out at: https://www.nativetraveler.com/blog-main/2017/9/12

18/12/2018

Despite Buffalo Bill’s complicated role in the “Indian wars”, he is celebrated for drawing world attention to Native American history and culture at the time. While his travelling Wild West show would be considered rife with stereotypes today, he did hire Native Americans from local tribes, and paid cast members of all races and genders equally To listen to the whole Cody Wyomming podcast, check the link in our bio. And remember, don’t go traveling without knowing the

18/12/2018

Welcome to Cody

Have a listen to our show on Cody. https://www.nativetraveler.com/blog-main/2017/9/12

A place like Cody, Wyoming and surrounding Yellowstone country feels like the beating heart of what people around the world once dreamed America to be.  Irrepressibly authentic, the bellybutton of a frontier that’s inspired a thousand spaghetti westerns.   It seems America

16/12/2018

36th annual Plains Indian Museum Pow-wow — a riot of colour, dancing, and drumming on the grounds of Buffalo Bills Centre of the West. To listen to the whole podcast, check the link in our bio. And remember, don’t go traveling without knowing the

07/12/2018

Country music isn't the only art Nashville has to offer

I loved the people I met doing this piece on the art of Music City for National Geographic Traveler magazine. This place is full of wonderful creative people that you won't find if you never leave "Lower Broad". https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/tennessee/nashville/printing-art-behind-country-music-city/

In Music City, country music and old-school letterpress design have long harmonized.

06/12/2018

NPR producer, podcaster, and Native Traveler guest Jakob Lewis delves into the real characters of Nashville, as in his Neighbors podcast episode called Tuba Man. Check out his stories at www.neighborspodcast.com and his newest venture http://www.voxfamilia.net. Hear more in our current episode at www.nativetraveler.com and know the before you go. Photo creds to Jakob Lewis.

05/12/2018

Native Traveler guest Libby Callaway is a creative curator extraordinaire, and super connector among Nashville’s creative class. Learn more in our current Nashville show at www.nativetraveler.com. As alway, learn from NT about the before you go anywhere. Photo credit: Libby Calloway

05/12/2018

The Callaway Report (see story pictured here on Nashville Women marching on Washington, Jan/17) is an amazing window to Music City’s wildly diverse creative community. Image by Nashville photographer Heidi Ross. Learn more about Libby Callaway in our current Nashville show at nativetraveler.com. As always, hear from NT before you travel.

03/12/2018

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Check out our latest posts on Instagram () for Nashville beyond Honky-Tonk, the rich history of letterpress dating back to the Gutenberg Bible, and local's favorite digs for beer and bowling.

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03/12/2018

Music City Beyond Honky-Tonk

The first episode of our relaunched SiriusXM Canada Talks show and podcast at www. nativetraveler.com
Authentic beyond honky-tonk. What a wildly diverse creative town. This episode explores way off Lower Broad in search of the here. I think we found it...

Cowboy boots and honky-tonk, everything, everyone lit up on a Saturday night beneath neon signs, not a few in the shape of guitars.  All this is what’s made Nashville one of the hottest destination in the US.  But all this, is not what you’ll fall in love with. T

10/10/2017

Check Out Native Traveler's Show on Embedding in Northern Sonoma

Our hearts go out to the many wonderful folks we met recording this show last week in Sonoma. It's hard to believe the images coming in. Our thoughts are with you.

In this episode, Native Traveler hits the backroads of Northern Sonoma, a couple of hours north of San Francisco. California’s laid-back wine country traditions thrive here in the refined chill of Healdsburg, and in more sleepy winetowns like Geyserville and Cloverdale. We find the quirkiest,

25/09/2017

Check out Native Traveler's Show on No-limits Travel for the Blind

I learned a lot doing this show. Thanks to contributor Kerry Kijewski for the thoughtful adaptation of her work for our show and and TraveleyesLtd

Today's show is all about exploring the world without limitation — specifically for those who are blind. It's about breaking down stereotypes and empowering people with knowledge, both the sighted and the sight-impaired. It's also about celebrating those who are lighting the way for blind e

21/09/2017

Check out Native Traveler's full-length Sicily show!

Great show on Sicily thanks to soulofsicily.com and butterfield.com https://www.nativetraveler.com/blog-main/2017/9/19

Today's feature contributor, award-winning writer and food educator Renée Restivo, shares the story of reclaiming her Sicilian roots and reveals food as a window to myriad layers of Sicilian heritage. Then, Chris Mark of slow-travel masters, Butterfield & Robinson, shares how to pedal and

21/09/2017

Just another night in Cody, Wyoming.

21/09/2017

Check out Native Traveler's full-length CODY WYOMING and YELLOWSTONE show

I love Cody, Wyoming and right next door, Yellowstone National Park. Here's a new item on my travel bucket list — barrel racing at Cody Nite Rodeo.https://www.nativetraveler.com/blog-main/2017/9/12

A place like Cody, Wyoming and surrounding Yellowstone country feels like the beating heart of what people around the world once dreamed America to be. Irrepressibly authentic, the bellybutton of a frontier that’s inspired a thousand spaghetti westerns. It seems America is still its best se

25/08/2017

Tune in to SXM Canada Talks 167 this weekend for a look at vibrant as Native Traveler explores the incredible ingenuity and heart of the Cuban people 🇨🇺

Catch the show Sat @ 7am & Sun @ 2pm ET!

24/08/2017

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20/08/2017

On again today, Snow City Cycle Marine, Heritage Guitar Inc. & Discover Kalamazoo join Native Traveler for talk on travel by motorcycle, exploration on the road, and uncovering hidden gems along the way.

Catch us on SXM Canada Talks channel 167 at 2pm ET!

19/08/2017

In 10 minutes on SXM Canada Talks channel 167: motorcycle tips & tales from the road with Native Traveler Senior Producer Cara, clutchoholic Geoff, Snow City Cycle Marine, Heritage Guitar Inc. & Discover Kalamazoo!

18/08/2017

This weekend on SXM Canada Talks channel 167, Native Traveler Senior Producer Cara & clutchoholic Geoff take us on a two-wheel road trip through Milwaukee, Kalamazoo, and Chicago! is the 🏍️

Tune in Saturday at 7am ET and Sunday at 2pm ET!

13/08/2017

Catch Native Traveler again today at 2pm ET on SXM Canada Talks 167 for our take on colourful !

Guests Jodi Cash, Tara Davis of Expedition Colombia, and Puran Parsani of Babbel join Liz for a closer look at this incredible country.

12/08/2017

Today at 7am ET on SXM Canada Talks 167, adventure with us to gorgeous ! Writer & photojournalist Jodi Cash, Expedition Colombia's Tara Davis, and Puran Parsani of Babbel join Liz for talk, tips, and tales about this South American gem.

11/08/2017

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