Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:51:59 +0000Captivate.fmbjonesehc@hotmail.com (BJ Jones)https://artwork.captivate.fm/fe68509f-efda-4a7c-b7b9-0418daae5be3/Square.jpgBJ Jonesbjonesehc@hotmail.comBJ JonesI am BJ Jones and I have spent my life traveling the world. From the Bushman of the Kalahari to the Mosuo of the Himalayas, I have studied the world’s most remote cultures. Having the wild idea of completing a PhD in Cultural Anthropology within the Chinese education system, I fully submerged myself into isolated Asian cultures. I have spent nights dodging everything from bull elephants to a lost but very aggressive Burmese army. Finding my way around the planet, often not sharing a common language, has taught me to embrace the unknown. If you choose to tune in for an episode I can promise you will you learn something new about our fellow humans and hopefully have some laughs. The aim of the podcast is to make cultural differences transparent through my many unique experiences and knowledge. The listener will be passenger alongside me as we both get outside of our comfort zones. Most of the show’s episodes will be recorded as I travel and encounter a variety of people and customs. Hopefully I will walk the line of providing important information as well as entertaining situations. Recording on the go will provide an ever-changing studio. The subtleties that each environment presents will be a real-time situation for both myself and the listener. Please join me on this adventure!https://rambling-b-jones.captivate.fmnoepisodicYesThe Benefits of IsolationThis is the audio from a recent video I posted on my YouTube channel. I give my thoughts on how to best use this time of self isolation This is the audio from a recent video I posted on my YouTube channel. I give my thoughts on how to best use this time of self isolation

]]>bc42e7d8-cf13-40f4-aacb-87cd0a2c2834Sun, 12 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -050025:49nofull18This is the audio from a recent video I posted on my YouTube channel. I give my thoughts on how to best use this time of self isolationBJ JonesGetting Certified for DivingMy thoughts on learning to dive while on vacation. The audio is from a video I did on the youtube channel (same name as the show). My thoughts on learning to dive while on vacation. The audio is from a video I did on the youtube channel (same name as the show).

]]>55601970-7292-4a13-a5ef-e3e85bbc18caThu, 09 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -050018:12nofull17My thoughts on learning to dive while on vacation. The audio is from a video I did on the youtube channel (same name as the show).BJ JonesIt's a Scam!Exhaustion and excitement can lead you vulnerable to scams when traveling. I uncover the tricks of the tourists trade to better educate the traveler. Exhaustion and excitement can lead you vulnerable to scams when traveling. I uncover the tricks of the tourists trade to better educate the traveler.

]]>6507edf6-b9de-4005-a8c6-a272dfa9e7c8Mon, 06 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -050043:32nofull16Exhaustion and excitement can lead you vulnerable to scams when traveling. I uncover the tricks of the tourists trade to better educate the traveler.BJ JonesAre you bored yet?Being confined and quarantined is not fun, but can be a productive period if you choose. Do not let yourself slip into the depths of the internet, instead put your mind and body to work. You will feel better for it. I encourage you to use this time at home efficiently so that you will come out of it with a lifelong skill. Also, I talk about the most boring quarantine in my life. Being confined and quarantined is not fun, but can be a productive period if you choose. Do not let yourself slip into the depths of the internet, instead put your mind and body to work. You will feel better for it. I encourage you to use this time at home efficiently so that you will come out of it with a lifelong skill. Also, I talk about the most boring quarantine in my life.

]]>377aa9e6-a520-4ddb-8447-2eb0c58825e9Sun, 05 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -050027:36nofull15Being confined and quarantined is not fun, but can be a productive period if you choose. Do not let yourself slip into the depths of the internet, instead put your mind and body to work. You will feel better for it. I encourage you to use this time at home efficiently so that you will come out of it with a lifelong skill. Also, I talk about the most boring quarantine in my life.BJ JonesDestination WeddingHaving done a destination wedding I give some advice on going abroad for your wedding. Any wedding has a lot to think about so I share my experience and some key details to consider. Having done a destination wedding I give some advice on going abroad for your wedding. Any wedding has a lot to think about so I share my experience and some key details to consider.

]]>c7e86425-6f44-41f1-b847-27b227a2a77eFri, 03 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -050028:11nofull14Having done a destination wedding I give some advice on going abroad for your wedding. Any wedding has a lot to think about so I share my experience and some key details to consider.BJ JonesFighting An Airline CompanyVirus or not airline companies have to go by the rules. They do not want you to think they will give you a refund on a canceled flight, but they have to. I talk about my recent experience in fighting for my refund and winning. Virus or not airline companies have to go by the rules. They do not want you to think they will give you a refund on a canceled flight, but they have to. I talk about my recent experience in fighting for my refund and winning.

]]>ed9ea181-372f-46a9-97da-d0759012dbf3Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -050019:16nofull13Virus or not airline companies have to go by the rules. They do not want you to think they will give you a refund on a canceled flight, but they have to. I talk about my recent experience in fighting for my refund and winning.BJ JonesOn The LakeOn the lake talking about current situations and fishing ideas while fishing. Audio is not the best sorry for that I have no idea what happened. On the lake talking about current situations and fishing ideas while fishing. Audio is not the best sorry for that I have no idea what happened.

]]>63b8214b-b708-4e44-b4d8-ef6ee1b63398Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -050027:09nofull12On the lake talking about current situations and fishing ideas while fishing. Audio is not the best sorry for that I have no idea what happened.BJ JonesInstant NoodleThe creation of an instant food with a long shelf life was no accident. Actually it sort of was! Momofuku was the inventor of the instant noodle process. His brands were Cup Noodle and Top Ramen. I discuss a recent trip to the Cup Noodle Museum and factory in Yokohama, Japan. The creation of an instant food with a long shelf life was no accident. Actually it sort of was! Momofuku was the inventor of the instant noodle process. His brands were Cup Noodle and Top Ramen. I discuss a recent trip to the Cup Noodle Museum and factory in Yokohama, Japan.

]]>2470b734-d9ae-4561-8ee6-5fa6f79afd90Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -050023:25nofull11The creation of an instant food with a long shelf life was no accident. Actually it sort of was! Momofuku was the inventor of the instant noodle process. His brands were Cup Noodle and Top Ramen. I discuss a recent trip to the Cup Noodle Museum and factory in Yokohama, Japan.BJ JonesDo's and Dont's of Costa RicaSome points on travel in Costa Rica. Some points on travel in Costa Rica.

]]>4eec3773-8892-4be3-95dd-52df6176b68cMon, 23 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -050038:23nofull9Some points on travel in Costa Rica.BJ JonesTravel Book ReviewI talk about the new release of the book "The Adventurer's Son." Set in Costa Rica, I was reading this account of the disappearance of the son of an adventurer while traveling near the area of occurrence. I talk about the new release of the book "The Adventurer's Son." Set in Costa Rica, I was reading this account of the disappearance of the son of an adventurer while traveling near the area of occurrence.

]]>97331434-234e-45bf-ba64-0f463d58b3f3Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -050032:28nofull10I talk about the new release of the book "The Adventurer's Son." Set in Costa Rica, I was reading this account of the disappearance of the son of an adventurer while traveling near the area of occurrence.BJ JonesExploration at NightStargazing, Diving, and Hiking should be included in your next travel plans. Do not forget stay up late and experience the natural nightlife. Stargazing, Diving, and Hiking should be included in your next travel plans. Do not forget stay up late and experience the natural nightlife.

]]>13be1dcc-6578-4cd2-ae3c-2059d8d8e0b9Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -050028:14nofull8Stargazing, Diving, and Hiking should be included in your next travel plans. Do not forget stay up late and experience the natural nightlife.BJ JonesDriving in Costa RicaTo rent or not to rent? To rent or not to rent?

]]>0e2fc383-7081-4fc1-a47e-171a34f23f41Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -050028:27nofull7To rent or not to rent?BJ JonesI'm Back and In Costa RicaIt has been a month due to my voice giving out. I am back on track now and on the road. This and next 3 episodes are on location in Costa Rica. It has been a month due to my voice giving out. I am back on track now and on the road. This and next 3 episodes are on location in Costa Rica.

]]>f7500bd6-e7e7-4216-9b04-414aa7583a2fMon, 16 Mar 2020 13:45:00 -050023:59nofull6It has been a month due to my voice giving out. I am back on track now and on the road. This and next 3 episodes are on location in Costa Rica.BJ JonesNew Year New VirusAs the year of the rat starts off so does a new viral outbreak. I discuss my experiences celebrating the New Year in the Chinese countryside. As the year of the rat starts off so does a new viral outbreak. I discuss my experiences celebrating the New Year in the Chinese countryside.

]]>50145009-b7da-47a6-958e-842e578369f6Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:00:00 -050027:30nofull4As the year of the rat starts off so does a new viral outbreak. I discuss my experiences celebrating the New Year in the Chinese countryside.BJ JonesTraveling SickIf you travel enough then you have mostly likely done so under the weather. In this episode I discuss the challenges of traveling while being sick and traveling that will make you sick. If you travel enough then you have mostly likely done so under the weather. In this episode I discuss the challenges of traveling while being sick and traveling that will make you sick.

]]>8a396b8e-d3d6-47ba-a893-e7a896074e90Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:15:00 -050042:15nofull3If you travel enough then you have mostly likely done so under the weather. In this episode I discuss the challenges of traveling while being sick and traveling that will make you sick.BJ JonesWon't Be Home For ChristmasI talk about my time away from the USA during the holiday season. Main areas of discussion are China, Japan, and Jamaica. I talk about my time away from the USA during the holiday season. Main areas of discussion are China, Japan, and Jamaica.

]]>491211e6-5b28-48f4-b6dd-08cfeab67e32Tue, 24 Dec 2019 01:15:00 -050043:56nofull2I talk about my time away from the USA during the holiday season. Main areas of discussion are China, Japan, and Jamaica.BJ JonesEating HotpotHotpot is a staple Chinese dining experience. From to savory to volcanic hot, broths boil to cook up various meats and vegetables on the table. The origin of this style of dinning claims origins to the silk road. As merchants traveled and exchanged ingredients, they were thrown in a pot of oil creating China's favorite way social dinning. In this episode I record on location in Shanghai with a spicy version of the dish then finish the podcast in Tokyo with their version call "Shabu Shabu." Hotpot is a staple Chinese dining experience. From to savory to volcanic hot, broths boil to cook up various meats and vegetables on the table. The origin of this style of dinning claims origins to the silk road. As merchants traveled and exchanged ingredients, they were thrown in a pot of oil creating China's favorite way social dinning. In this episode I record on location in Shanghai with a spicy version of the dish then finish the podcast in Tokyo with their version call "Shabu Shabu."

]]>079aa30d-7d29-4ebc-86b2-fb0699bc1d48Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:00:00 -050028:21nofull1Hotpot is a staple Chinese dining experience. From to savory to volcanic hot, broths boil to cook up various meats and vegetables on the table. The origin of this style of dinning claims origins to the silk road. As merchants traveled and exchanged ingredients, they were thrown in a pot of oil creating China's favorite way social dinning. In this episode I record on location in Shanghai with a spicy version of the dish then finish the podcast in Tokyo with their version call "Shabu Shabu."BJ Jones