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May 2020
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Taking Off Trailer Episode

Amanda Kendle
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Welcome to Taking Off, our new podcast for kids about travel, culture and geography. This trailer episode gives you a tiny taste of what Taking Off will be like: every episode we'll dive into a topic like bicycles, elephants or flags, chat with kids and adults around the world, discuss some fun info and facts about the topic and much more. Your hosts are Amanda Kendle of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast and her travel-loving son, Ruben.

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