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Montenegro is proof that good things come in small packages. This Balkan gem packs dramatic limestone cliffs, medieval coastal towns, and rugged mountain peaks into a country smaller than Wales. Once the playground of Hollywood stars in the 1960s, Montenegro has re-emerged as the Mediterranean’s most intriguing destination, where you can ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon – assuming you’re feeling particularly energetic.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Montenegro for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/TrodPod/shop/trodpod-40-guide-to-montenegro-1437344. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions.

Sierra Leone might not top many travelers’ bucket lists, but this West African nation packs quite the punch. Think pristine beaches that would make the Caribbean blush, rainforests teeming with rare creatures (including gargantuan spiders – you’ve been warned), and some of the warmest hospitality in West Africa. A country rebuilding itself with determination and grace, Sierra Leone offers adventurous travelers a glimpse into both natural wonders and human resilience.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Sierra Leone for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/TrodPod/shop/trodpod-39-guide-to-sierra-leone-1396550. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions.

A land where ancient temples nestle beneath gleaming skyscrapers, where bullet trains slice through misty mountains, and where you’re equally likely to encounter a robot restaurant as a centuries-old tea ceremony. Japan dazzles with its ability to honor tradition while embracing the future, creating a cultural tapestry that’s both bewildering and bewitching. Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself bowing to ATM machines...Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Japan for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/TrodPod/shop/trodpod-38-guide-to-japan-1354481. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions.

Perched at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Armenia is a land of ancient monasteries, volcanic landscapes, and surprisingly good wine. This small but proud nation – the first to adopt Christianity as its state religion – offers a compelling mix of religious heritage and Soviet-era relics. While celebrities like Cher and Kim Kardashian may claim Armenian heritage, the real stars here are the dramatic mountain vistas and some of the world’s oldest churches.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Armenia for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/TrodPod/shop/trodpod-37-guide-to-armenia-1316935. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions.

From the stepped temples of ancient civilizations to vibrant colonial cities, Mexico is a country that defies easy categorization. While headlines often focus on its challenges, the reality is a nation of warm hospitality, rich cultural traditions, and stunning natural beauty. Here, pre-Hispanic ruins share space with Spanish colonial architecture, while modern Mexico City pulses with contemporary energy.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Mexico for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/TrodPod/shop/trodpod-35-guide-to-mexico-1277335. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions.

A land where medieval castles pierce misty skies and whisky flows as freely as the conversation. Scotland manages to be both humble and grand, ancient and modern, familiar yet mysterious. From its windswept islands to the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, this is a country that helped found the modern world while keeping one foot firmly planted in its pagan past. Just don’t expect reliable weather – or to see many men in kilts. Sob.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Scotland for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/TrodPod/shop/trodpod-35-guide-to-scotland-1235811?source=storefront. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions.