The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories
The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories is your ticket to extraordinary journeys, hidden histories, and the world’s most fascinating people. This global travel podcast goes beyond the typical tourist path, bringing you unfiltered conversations with explorers, historians, entrepreneurs, artists, and cultural icons who have lived the stories most people never hear.
From the lost traditions of ancient civilizations to the boldest innovators shaping the future, we uncover the secrets, struggles, and successes behind each travel and personal journey. Whether it's an archaeologist unearthing Egyptian tombs, a fifth-generation Monegasque ballet star, or a George Washington portrayer bringing history to life, every episode is an adventure.
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The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories
A Conversation with Lisa Barkan: New Roles, New Ideas
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JERUSALEM: Today we begin a 3-part series with Lisa Barkan who was the Founder & Director of Jerusalem Village as well as the Former Director of Events & Experiences at Aish.com. Lisa is always thinking of new & innovative approaches to problems most would shy away from. Follow The Quest Express for new episodes.
Inside this episode:
- Lisa's newest role as of May 14th, 2024
- Lisa's path from New Jersey to Jerusalem
- How to plan a trip to Jerusalem
- The wisdom of community experiences when you're travelling
- What makes a successful community?
BIO:
Lisa Barkan is an experience designer and has been living in Jerusalem for over 35 years. She was the founder of the Jerusalem Village community which gathered young adults for intimate networking events and is currently working on a new welcome to Israel for American students coming to study in Israeli universities in the Fall of 2024.
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Music Credits: INTRO: Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel
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