Travel with a Chance of Murder

This week Jamie tried to serve Cassidy up a challenge as they head to the island of Papua New Guinea! Kicking off the episode, Jamie discusses all of the tribes that call Papua New Guinea home before getting into some of the things you can do within the country. After his recommendations, Cassidy dives into the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller, a prominent member of the New York elite in the 1960s.

Jamie's Recommendations:

We are putting New Jersey in our review mirror because this week we are jumping over the pond and heading to the beautiful countryside of the Balkans to cover Bulgaria! Jamie does a masterful job summarizing centries of history of war and shifting territories before diving into some of our favorite adventures while in the country. After his recommendations, Cassidy takes over keeping us in the Balkan countryside as she covers the mysteries of Golyamo Gradishte and the Tsarichina Hole—more commonly referred to as the Balkans' Area 51.

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We had too much New Jersey content this week so we are bringing you a minisode with the tale of the Watcher! Only 12 years old, the Watcher tells the story of the Broaddus family who thought they were moving into their dream home—until a series of disturbing letters signed by "The Watcher" scared them out of it.

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This week, we are back in the United States as we jump into the Garden State—New Jersey! It's a week filled with tension as Jamie talks about the Revolutionary War and the importance the state played in separating from Great Britain. Then, after the history and recommendations of things to do in NJ, Cassidy tells the story of Antoine Le Blanc and the Sayre house murders; where, for this criminal, death was only the beginning.

Jame's recommendations:

• Cape may
• Delaware Water Gap
• Atlantic City
• Grounds for sculpture
• Hindenburg crash site

Cassidy's Resources:

This week we are headed to Israel: a country rich in culture, religion, and babka! Jamie kicks off the episode diving into the history of how the country was formed as well as some of the most exciting things to do while you're visiting from salty baths in the Dead Sea to delicious eats from Carmel Market. Then, Cassidy rounds the episode out with some cryptids straight from the bible⁠—the Leviathan and Behemoth. Whether crocodile or dinosaur, the Leviathan is thought of as one of the first cryptids in history and one of the most fearsome sea monsters.

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Do you believe an animal can be a serial killer? This week, Cassidy and Jamie explore Kenya, diving into the nature and adventurous activities this beautiful country has to offer. Jamie kicks off the episode by sharing some of his personal stories from his time in the country, including the delicacies he ate while living with the Maasai tribe and his experience kissing a giraffe. Then, Cassidy explores the two man-eating lions that terrorized railroad workers for 10 months.

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This week we head to the place you're most likely to be murdered in the United States - Alaska! Put on your warmest outer layer and tune in as Jamie covers the state's history from otter trapping to gold panning. Then, after a little ice caving, Cassidy details the mysterious UFO encounter of flight JAL 1628.

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On our special Twosday episode, Jamie and Cassidy head to Malta! We kick off the episode with Jamie highlighting the brave actions that won the NATION a King George's Cross award before diving (literally!) into the activities you absolutely must do when you visit the country of islands. Next, Cassidy covers the controversial case of Mike Mansholt who vanished for four days before being found at the bottom of a cliff. 

Jamie's Notes:

Pack your bags - we're back for season two! 

After a relocation around the world and the introduction of a new co-host, Travel with a Chance of Murder returns for another season of travel recommendations and some seriously spooky, sinister stories. Jamie jumps on board and kicks off the new episode detailing the history and background behind Northern Ireland before launching into some fun folklore on the Giant's Causeway (plus conspiracy theories from the Titanic!).

Then, for the second half of the episode, Cassidy covers what's arguably the scariest place in Northern Ireland: the Cooneen Ghost House. Believed to be the only place in Ireland where an exorcism was carried out, this tale includes the show's very first Poltergeist... that may very well still be active today.

Jamie's recommendations:

This week we are headed back to South America for an episode on political assassinations and wrongful convictions! Guest host Kennedy returns to take us through his trip to Nicaragua and give us a special double dose of true crime.

*As Ally is nose deep in work for Accounting's crazy season our podcast is taking a bit of a hiatus. Please bear with us as we publish episodes sporadically.

Show Notes:

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A holiday special, this week we travel to multiple destinations around the world as Ally covers the world's best Christmas markets! Then, staying in theme, Cassidy covers a horrific holiday tale detailing the Sodder Family Christmas Inferno of the 1940s.

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Ally's recommendations

Ally has her work cut out for her this week because we are covering our largest destination yet! This week we head to the country of New Zealand, an outdoor lovers paradise. From backcountry hikes to glass bottom boats, we share our top tips and tricks. Then, after Ally finishes the tour, Cassidy covers the Parker-Hulme murder case, a best friend murder case known to be one of the most gruesome in New Zealand history.

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While Ally is off gallivanting in Hawaii Cassidy brings in her friend Kennedy and the two take a quick trip overseas to Elgin, Scotland! Join us for the three castle trifecta tour and legendary tale of the Loch Ness Monster.

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The party has just begun!

This week we head all over the beautiful (and very cold) country of Sweden to explore theme parks, saunas, and old ships. During our tour, our dynamic duo creates the first rule of the podcast: see a castle, visit the castle. After our journey through the country and the life-changing experience of the Northern Lights, Cassidy takes us through the origins of the term Stockholm Syndrome and the terrifying bank robbery where hostages were held captive for 6 days.

Ally's recommendations:

This week we explore the many neighborhoods of Toronto, including a market made up of recycled shipping containers! After we explore every nook and cranny of the city, we jump into one of Canada's longest trials and explore the case of Peter Demeter who ordered a hitmen to murder his wife. 

Ally's recommendations:

We've all heard of the Amityville Horror, but did you know Hawaii has a house of it's own? This week we hit the beach and a couple of hikes before embarking into the twisted take of Hawaii's very own, Amityville Horror House. 

Ally's recommendations:

Roanoke, but make it India. 

This week we explore New Delhi and the historical monuments you can see from Humayun's tomb and the Qutub Minar Complex. Fun fact: the barber has a special tomb of his own as his position is considered one of great importance! After the adventures around the city, we dive into the Vanishing Village of Kuldhara and discuss how 1,500 people could disappear over night. 

Ally's recommendations:

Home of cigars and classic cars, this week we are headed to Cuba! Get ready for a TCM history lesson and the terrible tale of the sinking of the original booze cruise. 

Ally's recommendations:

You can still explore one of the most authentic tea houses in the world - tune in for full details! After our world-famous tour of Glasgow, we jump into the horrific case of Dr. Pritchard and his crocodile tears, earning him the infamous nickname: the Human Crocodile.

Ally's Recommendations:

This week we are travelling a mile high through the great city of Denver, Colorado! Home to a huge art and hippie scene, Ally takes us around the best places to get a sense of the culture of the city and experience the great outdoors. Then, Cassidy scares us off with the Axemen of Colorado a family that terrorized the Wild Wild West in the 1800s.

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Murder in Antarctica? Is that even possible? Jump in with us this week as we explore the outdoorsy adventures you can have in Antarctica and one of the continent's most baffling crime case. Who is even responsible for a crime committed in Antarctica anyway? Tune in!

Ally's recommendations:

The hills are alive with the howls of werewolves.... Join us this week as we dive into landmarks and stories from Salzburg, home to one of Europe's most infamous witch hunts and known to be the birthplace of Mozart. 

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Ever heard of the Black Dahlia? Well, this week we explore the Chop Chop ladies of the Philippines! Before we scare you away with our true crime case, get ready to hike a volcano and explore the historical rice terraces of Banaue.

Ally's Recommendations:

Who knew Ally was so into bridges? This week we hike around Prague exploring monuments of peace and gorgeous castle views, but brace yourself... Cassidy's story is a little dark. After our tour of Prague we dive into Kateřina of Komárov, the Czech version of Madame LaLurie.

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This week we cover Cassidy's 'homeland' Montréal, Quebec! Ally takes us around the city's unique biodome where we enjoy North America's four seasons before jumping into Cassidy's terrifying tale of best friends gone wrong.

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Straight out of a fairy tale, Lisbon boasts palaces, food markets, and of course a good ol' fashioned serial killer. This week we hit Portugal and take you through a handful of castles and aqueduct serial killer Diogo Alves... who (spoiler alert) wound up with his head in a jar.

Ally's Recommendations:

A city comparable to New York and Milan, this week we are heading to the up and coming tourist destination of São Paulo, Brazil! To kick off the episode Ally gives us some fast facts and walks us through the best way to see the city from up high and the top art and nature stops. Then, Cassidy takes us to one of the longest running unsolved mysteries in Brazil's history - the murders at Castelinho da Rua Apa.

Ally's recommendations:

There's more to San Francisco than just the Golden Gate Bridge! This week Ally takes us through the foggy city, exploring Chinatown and (you guessed it!) a food market inside of a Ferry Building. Then, get your vacuums and raincoats ready, because Cassidy is leading us through an escape from Alcatraz.

Ally's Recommendations:

Don't let the name fool you, the Forbidden Purple City isn't really purple! This week we head to Asia to cover Vietnam and the Tiger Slaying Sisters who led a national uprising and opposed foreign nations from taking over the country.

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Ally is off hiking in huckleberry land with no cell service so this week Cassidy is joined by guest host Matt! Friends from when Cassidy lived in Orlando, Matt is taking us up north this week as he walks us through his hometown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Spoiler alert, there is a lot of pints of beer. Then, Cassidy covers the first criminal in history to be named Public Enemy #1 on the FBI's Most Wanted list, notorious bank robber John Dillinger.

Matt's recommendations:

This week we are going deep down south to Cape Town, South Africa! Ally takes us on a trip unlike any we have done so far heading to a nude beach, a beach with penguins, and a prion that use to house political prisoners. Then, Cassidy tells the spooky story of the Flying Dutchman and the tragic occurrences that happen when another boat sights the haunted vessel.  

Visit Ally's recommendations:

This week Ally walks us through a museum of chairs and a hippie town! If you have ever wanted to swim in the Baltic Sea or visit the second oldest operating amusement park this is your week. After our trip around the city Cassidy dives into the case of the Hypnosis Murders and Ally & Cassidy debate whether it is possible for someone to be hypnotized to commit a murder or not.

Ally's Recommendations:

Grab your Timmie's (or your mickey, we don't judge) and join us for this week's episode in Victoria, BC! For our first episode in Canada we are joined by guest host Sadie as she takes us through Victoria's food hot spots and the best places to hike on the island. Prepare yourself for an emotional roller coaster as Cassidy covers the ultimate story of bullying gone wrong with the murder of Reena Virk.

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We are back in Asia this week covering Seoul, South Korea! Ally dives deep into the Korean culture exploring shopping and street foods as well as some must see palaces. Buckingham Palace is not the only place known for the changing of the guards! After Ally walks us through the history and culture of the city Cassidy covers one of the most tragic figures in Korean history—Prince Sado and his horrifying death by a rice box.

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Load up your time machine and your camels because we are headed way, way, back in time to Egypt this week! Join us as Ally takes us through the three main cities you have to visit and tells us about how the desert has eyes. Then, Cassidy takes us through a 3,000 year old murder conspiracy plot and the mystery surrounding who exactly was the Screaming Mummy.

Ally's Recommendations:

Being the most haunted place in America means that New Orleans has an abundance of eerie tales for Cassidy to choose from. With too many options to just pick one join us on our second Minisode as Cassidy mashes together two stories: the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte and the noteable trial of Dr. Etienne Deschamps.

Cassidy's Sources:

We can't believe it took us 10 episodes before we covered New Orleans! Notorious for its haunts & sentimental to Ally, New Orleans perfectly caters to both halves of our podcast. This week Ally walks us through some of her favorite activities to do as a local after living in the city for 5 years⁠—including everything from music houses and beignets to charcuterie. Then, Cassidy covers New Orleans & Frenier resident Julia Brown, her live as a Voodoo Priestess, and the curse she left behind!

Ally's Local Recommendations:

Crikey! We are headed to the land down under this week as Ally takes us through everything from sandstone chairs to opera houses! If you're lucky maybe you will spot some whales on the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk or brave the climb up to the Sydney Bridge. After your trek around Sydney relax and listen to Cassidy cover the Toxic Tea Killer, a 63-year-old great-grandmother who poisoned four of her relatives before she was finally convicted.

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Ally Activities:

This week when murder goes international as we head off to the world's hottest city and experience Bangkok and the surrounding areas of Thailand! Known as the 'Land of the Smiles' Ally takes us through the country's white sand beaches and animal adventures! Venture with us to the White Temple, with hands for daysss, and the largest food market in the world sprawling over 36 acres. Last but not least, stick around for Cassidy's headline breaking case of the Metal Casket Killer AKA the Thai Ted Bundy.  

Ally's recommendations:

Pura Vida, we are off to Costa Rica! This week Ally takes us through outdoor adventures for the entire country, highlighting a zip-line adventure through the cloud forest while Cassidy covers the mysterious case of John Bender and whether or not his death was a case of murder or suicide. Make sure to look inside your sleeping bag before crawling in!   

Visit Ally's recommendations:

Ally is taking an exam this week so Cassidy is joined by guest host Hilary to discuss London, England! Hilary keeps things budget friendly recommending some sites that are going to give you great views and experiences that won't break your pocket while Cassidy covers the murder of 1870s theatre superstar William 'Breezy Bill' Terriss along with the unusual surroundings before AND after his death! Pip pip cheerio! 

Visit guest host Hilary's recommendations:

Welcome to Honkytonk Highway! We are off to Nashville, Tennessee this week sharing all of the top tips for country music lovers and foodies alike. Hope you're hungry as Ally shares the origin story of hot chicken and the best place to catch live music inside of the city. Once we've fed your appetite Cassidy shares the tragic murder of country superstar David 'Stringbean' Akeman and his wife Estelle Akeman. 

Visit Ally's recommendations:

Bienvenue dans la ville des lumières! We are visiting Paris, France for episode two! Ally takes us to some of the best hidden spots inside of the massive city and Cassidy covers the urban legend the Devil's Door at the Notre Dame Cathedral.

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