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Sharael Travels

著者: Sharael Kolberg
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Sharael Travels is a podcast for curious travelers craving adventure, wellness, and a touch of luxury. Hosted by seasoned travel writer Sharael Kolberg, each episode features in-depth conversations with local experts from places she’s recently explored. Tune in for insider tips, must-do experiences, and to learn what’s new in each destination. Whether you’re planning a trip or just dreaming of one, Sharael Travels brings the world a little closer—one episode at a time.Copyright © 2025 Sharael Kolberg 旅行記・解説 社会科学
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  • Ep. 8 | Quebec City, Canada (Winter): Ice Canoeing, Ice Hotel, Igloofest Music Festival
    2026/01/13
    Destination: Quebec City, CanadaGuest: Pascale BoivinAccount Executive, Media Relations and Business Development- USA and Luxury Travel, Business and Destination Development, International MarketingDestination Québec cité Top 10 Must-See Attractions | Visit Québec City Old Québec (Vieux-Québec) – A UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and European charm. Stroll North America's oldest streets, Walk along the fortified walls surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the view from every angle. For all its 400 years of incredible history, it’s still very much alive: magical in the winter and popping in the summer. Full of charming little streets and local shops, Old Québec is best visited on foot and we highly recommend a walking tour to learn about its fascinating history. Château Frontenac – The world’s most photographed hotel and a symbol of the city.Québec City’s most famous landmark is also the most photographed hotel in the world. Whether you’re just stopping by for a tour of the Château or staying for the night, it’s well worth a visit! Dufferin Terrace – Scenic boardwalk with views of the St. Lawrence River and street performerNamed in honor of Lord Dufferin, a Governor General of Canada who had a great affection for Québec City, the terrace is so popular that it has been expanded twice since its original construction. While you’re there, hit up another historic site: the remains of the Saint‑Louis Forts and Châteaux, which lie beneath this iconic promenade. Petit-Champlain District – One of North America’s oldest commercial streets, full of boutiques and bistros. With its many local shops and enchanting ambiance, this charming pedestrian street is sure to win you over. Known for its concentration of art galleries and fine bistros, Petit‑Champlain is a bona fide memory maker. Place Royale – Place Royale, this historical gem, is where Québec City was officially founded. The unique period architecture testifies to the combined French and British influences so characteristic of the city’s built environment. Plains of Abraham – Historic battlefield turned urban park with museums and events.On September 13, 1759, the giant urban park known as the Plains of Abraham was the site of the famous Battle of Québec, the confrontation that decided Canada’s fate when the French lost the city to the British. Citadelle of Québec – At the top of the famous Cap Diamant lies the biggest British fortress in North America. Built by the British between 1820 and 1850 to defend the city, the Citadelle is a remarkable military heritage site and home to the Musée Royal 22e Regiment, where you can learn all about the history of the regiment and the fortress. Musée de la civilisation – A top museum showcasing Québec’s history and culture.Join in hands-on workshops for the whole family on a wide range of current, historical, and sometimes unusual subjects. Musée de la civilisation sheds new light on diverse societies and moments in history through a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits with an international or Québec focus. Île d’Orléans – A charming island with heritage villages, local produce, and scenic views.Stop in at the many artisan outlets and farm stands around the island for a delicious sampling of local products and the tastiest shopping you’ve done in years! Driving around Île d'Orléans is like a trip back in time to 18th century rural Québec, complete with centuries-old villages, farms, churches, and heritage homes. As the birthplace of French North America, it’s ground zero for many of our ancestors—families that arrived from France and went on to make their homes throughout the continent. The island is also home to 4 of Québec’s prettiest villages. Montmorency Falls - See a waterfall that’s 30 metres higher than Niagara FallsWhether you’re riding the gondola, climbing the scenic stairway or crossing the suspension bridge, the views of the Montmorency Falls are simply breathtaking. Experience the power of nature, only 15 minutes from downtown. What' New for Winter 2025-2026 | Visit Québec City1) A Sensory Journey into the Heart of Saint-Roch Church. Starting December 5, the interior of Saint-Roch Church will come alive with AURA, the immersive creation by Moment Factory that has already captivated audiences in Montreal and Paris. Over the course of 45 minutes, the iconic space will be transformed into a grand spectacle, where breathtaking projections, enveloping light displays, and orchestral music immerse visitors in a stunning visual and sound odyssey. 2) The Only Ice Restaurant in North America. The Ice Hotel has partnered with Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to operate the only restaurant in North America made entirely of snow and ice. Guests are invited to savor a ...
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  • Ep. 7 | Phoenix, Arizona: Hot Air Ballooning, Desert Botanical Garden, Vibrant Museums
    2025/12/23
    Phoenix, Arizona is where you'll find hot air balloon tours, the Desert Botanical Garden, a variety of fascinating museums, and a vibrant food scene.Guest: Sarah Doyle, DIrector of Communication, Visit PhoenixMust-Do's:Desert Botanical Garden: Offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting. The Garden has more than 50,000 desert plants on display throughout five thematic trails that illustrate topics such as conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert, and desert wildflowers. The garden often features unique art installations such as the current Desert Pulse exhibit.Heard Museum: One of the most prominent tributes to Indigenous culture and history in Arizona, the Heard Museum is known around the world for having a vast and high-quality collection of southwest Indigenous people's art, history, artifacts and more. Musical Instrument Museum (MIM): The largest of its kind, the Musical Instrument Museum is a collection of 15,000 instruments from more than 200 countries, including several modern-day artifacts on display including real props, instruments, and other historical items from musical icons such as Elvis, Johnny Cash and Roberta Flack.Hot Air Balloons: Hot air balloon tours are a surely unique way to tour the desert landscape of Arizona with services such as Hot Air Expeditions and Rainbow Ryders offering sky-high, birds eye views of Greater Phoenix.Phoenix Art Museum: Situated in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Phoenix Art Museum is the largest art museum in the southwest. Annually, over 300,000 visitors explore its exhibitions, alongside a vast collection exceeding 20,000 pieces that include American, Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, as well as fashion design. o Accessibility to the art has always been at the forefront of the museum's mission with initiatives like Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays. Visitors have the option to make a small donation if they wish, allowing them to explore the entire museum. This event occurs every Wednesday evening and helps ensure that access to the arts is available to all, regardless of financial barriers.Arizona Science Center: Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a revitalized state-of-the-art Cosm planetarium, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions and exciting science programs for people of all ages.The Arizona Boardwalk Scottsdale is home to eight attractions including the Odysey Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland. The OdySea Voyager, “the world’s only rotating aquarium experience,” features shark waters, sea turtle reef and open ocean exhibits. The Butterfly Wonderland is one of the largest butterfly conservatories in North America, providing a rainforest experience unique to Arizona’s climate. Some of the new and coming soon exhibits at Arizona Boardwalk are UFO Experience and Museum of Illusions.Papago Park: Hiking on the iconic Phoenix mountains is also an ideal outdoor activity for all, with trails fit for anyone's experience level including the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock hike at Papago Park. Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West: Scottsdale’s only National Historic Landmark, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, immerses you in the world of the Desert Laboratory, where Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices lived and advanced architecture.Roosevelt Row is downtown Phoenix’s walkable arts district, home to art galleries, restaurants, bars and boutique shops in a landscape dotted by colorful street art. Popular events in the neighborhood include the monthly First Fridays Art Walk and annual festivities such as M3F Music Festival, Phoestivus, the Pie Social and more.  What's New:Dorrance DOME: Arizona Science Center recently opened its reimagined Dorrance DOME in partnership with leading immersive tech company Cosm in October 2025. The planetarium is the most technologically advanced in all North America, featuring an 18-meter diameter, CX System LED dome display with 8K+ resolution and 100x the brightness of most planetarium projection domes using Cosm’s CX System.Revel Surf at Cannon Beach opened in December 2024 as a 37-acre entertainment center and includes 500,000 square feet of restaurants, retail shops, a 17-foot cliff-diving lagoon, a KTR Action Sports playground, a skate park, volleyball, and smashball courts, and a beach themed splash pad. The centerpiece of the park is the 4.5-acre water park, Revel Surf, which has a lagoon that produces waves in various shapes and sizes. The 650,000-gallon Unity Surf Pool generates stationary surfing waves.Cactus League Spring Training: Greater Phoenix is home to ten stadiums and 15 MLB teams, including Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, and Colorado Rockies, providing fans an up-close experience with their favorite players. The teams play almost 200 games across ...
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  • Ep. 6 | San Diego, CA: Sea Caves, World-Class Museums, LEGOLAND
    2025/12/08
    San Diego features beautiful beaches, world-class museums, a vibrant Gaslamp District, and LEGOLAND.Guest: Edna Gutierezz, Sr. Public Relations Manager, San Diego Tourism AuthorityMust-Do's:Balboa Park: America’s largest urban cultural park, home to 18 museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo. Don’t miss the Botanical Building, which was renovated in December 2024, the Japanese Friendship Garden, the Spanish Village Art Center, and climbing the California Tower at the Museum of US, as well as visiting the museums. La Jolla Cove & Sea Caves: Swim, kayak, or snorkel with sea lions in crystal-clear water. The cliffs also offer some of the city’s best coastal views. One of the hidden gems is the Sunny Jim’s Sea Cave, a century-old hand-dug tunnel accessible from inside a small gift shop. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park: The birthplace of California with Mexican heritage, live mariachi, and delicious handmade tortillas.Best Views:Sunset Cliffs Natural Park: The name says it all—one of the most breathtaking sunset spots on the West Coast.Cabrillo National Monument: Panoramic views of the bay and tidepools; a great spot to reflect on San Diego’s early history.Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: Stunning ocean-view trails and rare pine trees — perfect for sunrise hikes.Don’t Miss Attractions:San Diego Zoo: One of the world’s best zoos, pioneering conservation and immersive habitats like the new Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.USS Midway Museum: Step aboard a real aircraft carrier and get a sense of San Diego’s proud naval legacy.San Diego Zoo Safari Park: A 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary where giraffes, rhinos, and antelope roam freely across vast savannas. Don’t miss the zipline-style Flightline Safari. Coming 2026: Elephant Odyssey, a major elephant habitat enhancement that allows visitors to get a closer look into the Zoo’s elephant conservation efforts.LEGOLAND® California Resort: A creative theme park in Carlsbad designed for families with kids 2–12, featuring over 60 rides, shows, and attractions. The new space-themed land is set to open in 2026 and will bring a new groundbreaking indoor rollercoaster, two new cosmic rides, and a junior astronaut training zone.Coronado & Hotel del Coronado: The historic beachfront icon is a must-see for its Victorian architecture, beachside dining, and “Skating by the Sea” in winter. Recently completed a multi-year, $550 million restoration and expansion that preserved its storied past while adding new luxury guestrooms, ocean-view dining, and upgraded amenities.What's New:The Shell at Jacobs Park: The San Diego Symphony’s waterfront venue with year-round concerts under the stars and skyline views.The culinary scene. San Diego’s food scene is thriving, blending fresh coastal ingredients, Baja influences, and global flavors. Michelin stars, innovative chefs, and locally sourced menus make it a must-visit for food lovers. Including:Deckman’s North at 3131: Michelin-starred Drew Deckman celebrates Baja-sourced ingredients in a stylish rooftop dining experience.Lilo: Intimate fine dining in Carlsbad with a Michelin-starred tasting menu inspired by California coast flavors.Jeune et Jolie: Michelin-starred French-Californian bistro in Carlsbad with seasonal menus and refined modern dishes.Callie: Mediterranean-inspired flavors blended with San Diego’s local ingredients in a vibrant setting.Le Coq: Emerging upscale option by acclaimed Chef Tara, offering inventive cuisine and an elevated dining experience.The first-ever NASCAR San Diego Weekend will be held in June 2026 at Naval Base Coronado, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy. In addition to being San Diego’s first NASCAR event, it will also be the first race to take place on a military base.Liberty Station is also welcoming an exciting new hospitality concept, The Admiral, which is opening by the end of 2026 and is being helmed by acclaimed restaurateur Ryan Thornsen of Mister A’s. The project will bring new life into four historic WWII-era buildings in the heart of Liberty Station, transforming the buildings into a dynamic blend of dining, entertainment, and heritage. Neighborhoods:Barrio Logan: San Diego’s creative heart and a hub of Chicano art, culture, and cuisine. Explore colorful murals at Chicano Park (a UNESCO World Heritage nominee), browse local galleries, and enjoy authentic bites from neighborhood favorites like Las Cuatro Milpas or Mujeres Brew House.Convoy District: A vibrant Asian cultural and culinary corridor recognized as San Diego’s newest Business Improvement District. From Korean BBQ and ramen to boba, sushi, and dessert cafés, Convoy offers an unmatched international dining experience. Little Italy: Once home to San Diego’s tuna-fishing community, Little Italy is now a chic urban village filled with Italian trattorias, rooftop bars, and boutique shops. Stroll through Piazza della Famiglia, dine at celebrity ...
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