We listened to one of these episodes while visiting one the wonders and it was the perfect complement to the experience. It’s was clear, balanced, engaging, entertaining. Thank you!

But I hate having your politics preached to me on a show that could so easily avoid the topic.

From the very beginning of this immense project, each and every show has been brimming with fascinating descriptions of places I now, more than ever, need to visit. Caroline’s careful research, insightful interviews with people who have visted and often have deep connections to each destination and the time spent exploring the local culinary tractions of every Wonder of the World make this an outstanding podcast that I can’t live without. Thank You Caroline! You and your show are amazing!

A thorough examination of some of the most interesting places in the world. Well researched. Love the recipes! Sound quality is great.

This is my first time writing a review. I enjoy listening to the podcast. It’s positive. I haven’t tried any recipes yet. The personal candor of the host is genuine. The links and references to other podcasts are legit

Look forward to every episode.

Why listen? The podcast premise marries history and present-day travel like no other podcast out there. Each episode is essentially broken into two halves; one half that tells the history of the wonder—a site, monument, or natural area—embedded in a chronological super-narrative spanning human history; the other half discusses modern-day travel in each country, usually by inviting on a guest to talk about the experience. Plus, Caroline is a foodie, so there's a lot of local flavor added—literally! It isn't as tightly written nor as academic as some of the other history podcasts I enjoy, but Caroline's strengths are her irreverent sense of humor and contagious enthusiasm for cross-cultural experiences. This is her journey as much as it is a journey through global cultures, and it's been a joy as a listener to be invited along for the trip.

Caroline makes an enthusiastic tour guide through our world’s most wondrous sights! She explores the human stories from across the globe and works with her fans to tell stories about how to visit the place yourself! I was very fortunate to be invited on the podcast for Episode 071: The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres to talk about my trip to Chartres. It’s a gorgeous city to visit and the cathedral was a work of love. A result of community collaboration, just like this phenomenal podcast.

I have always been passionate about accessibility of knowledge. What Caroline does in her podcast creates just that - history that is detailed, yet told simply enough that anyone can listen and learn! With her thorough research combined with amazing story telling, dorky jokes, travel tips, and recipes, this is by far one of the best podcasts I have ever listened to and I have been a fan for several years. Thank you, Caroline, for sharing your knowledge in a way that is fun and fascinating!

This show is a lot of fun. Having just binged it, I can say that Caroline and her awkward brother Drew make great hosts and really brought together a very satisfying format. Each episode focuses on a wonder of the world, which is really a framing device for a short discussion of a general period in human history from the perpective of one specific corner of that history, told with the help of a contemporary guest who can give expert discussion on the topic and/or first hand experience of the location. As a cherry on top, Caroline provides a recipe from the local culture. I am eating one now, they are good. This is light content. Don't expect a full accounting of the academic debates on the subjects involved. But not everything has to be. Where this show shines is in the way Caroline uses each wonder as a stepping stone for weaving together a full history of all humanity. Simeltaneously grounded and humane while not losing sight of the bigger picture, the show brings home the wonder of life in a fun accessible format.

Thank you Caroline for sharing your journey with us, and for your meticulous research and storytelling. I was worried at the end of the goodbye episode, but so relieved by the follow up. Cant wait to find out what other wonders are in store.

Hi I was in an earnest haste to find a podcast to give me a brain dump about the terra-cotta warriors as I'm going to be traveling to xian tomorrow and stumbled into this organic search via my podcast app. I've instantly fallen in love, the storytelling is amazing and you've made me so excited about this trip I got to embark on. Thank you and look forward to now becoming a big fan…

Love the podcast. Topics and stories are always amazing. Especially enjoy topics about places I have visited and the associated history.

I cant tell you how wonderful you make everything sound. I was always interested in the places people talk about but everyone gives it a pamphlet overview. You truly put a lot of work and enrich the experience. Thank you :)

I’ve listened to every podcast and love them. I hope Caroline settles in the voice during the body of the podcast instead of how it sounds during the introduction.

I'm outta here.

This is a wonderful podcast with a great host! They know their information and deliver in a great way! Always excited when a new episode comes out!!

I love your voice! And i still love your writing; you transport me to magical destinations.

Happy to see public figures comfortable expressing themselves. Welcome Caroline!

Good luck as you transition into your new life. I respect your honesty and courage and applaud your willingness to share your journey. Look forward to the next episode(s).

This is my favorite podcast by far. It’s helped me with my mental health for years, it’s so calming and really knowledgeable , and I can’t wait to keep listening for years to come 💕

Long time listener just getting around to leaving a rating! I love the way you mix history and travel. Especially whilst being stuck in the Midwest during the past year, we’ve needed a little escape. I look forward to many more shows!

Your awesome as a podcaster, I’ve listened from the beginning. I’ve heard all your podcast. I love the perspective good music and humanity. Thank you so much in the past Drew and for the future Caroline (hope spelling is correct). I am so happy for you. You’re awesome. I was so scare at the end of the beautiful kinkakuji edition ( a great podcast again). I thought that we would never here from our awesome host, (Sorry not original adjective usage) I’m sooo glad it’s still you and in fact a more automatic you. Thank you for yourself!!! Thank you for your bravery! I hope life at home of new home work out. I’m hoping/ pray your podcast also does not suffer. I believe that the world needs to be a little more mature about these things and one day we will get there, but it will only be threw brave people like you. Again thank you, for the podcast first, your true self second and courage. it’s worth to humanity more than the world may ever know. Tks

Just got through the original seven wonders, and I’m so happy to see there are many, many episodes to come. And my husband and I are already discussing making the Aegean portion of Turkey our first post-pandemic vacation destination. 😊

A really great travel/history related podcast. Interesting historical anecdotes, tips on food, great interviews with historians/people who have traveled to the place in question. Please don't stop making episodes after you cover all 200 wonders!

As a lover of travel, history and food this podcast is amazingly wonderful. Drew has almost the perfect mix of interesting history, useful travel tips and culinary insight, along w a healthy dose of wit and humor. Enjoy and explore

Drew’s show is a welcome reprieve from the COVID-19 pandemic (writing Dec. 2020) where travel is more or less not an option. His mix of humor and history, combined with travel info and interviews with knowledgeable folks or travelers are wonderful to listen to. And even in the post-pandemic, I anticipate I’ll still be listening - always more to add to the bucket list after all!

I’ve been looking for a podcast to help me learn about the world. I didn’t want opinions, anecdotes, or agendas; I just wanted facts and clear audio, which apparently is difficult to find. About to give up on podcasts completely, I happened across “Wonders of the World” and randomly scrolled to the Pompeii episode. I usually only give podcasts 5 minutes before making a decision, but by the time I looked at the clock, I was half way through the episode. It seems I finally found what I was looking for. I’ve only listened to one episode so far, but I’m hoping the rest are just as informative and magical. The speaker is organized, audio is clear, and the topics are interesting. I feel like I not only learned about the site but I experienced the journey. I found myself going to Google, searching everything that was mentioned and scrolling through images as it was being spoken about in the episode... Seriously happy I found you today. I almost forgot there’s a pandemic keeping me from my travels.

I just discovered this podcast, and I truly enjoy it! I absolutely love traveling and hearing the history of an area. 2020 has obviously kept me from going anywhere so having a chance to listen to and discover places and their history and food has been so wonderful!

Come for the cultural/historical landmarks. Stay for the delicious food.

Otherwise a really excellent podcast. Entertaining and informative. Seriously, that music in the background ...

One of the most engrossing, well researched and presented history podcasts out there. Great mixture of strong storytelling, knowledgeable guests and humor.

Unique concept, well written and produced, and excellent delivery. Drew weaves the history of the world through great wonders, both traditional ones and the lesser know wonders. He is a great storyteller and brings in knowledgeable guests.

Amazing podcast - you feel as if you’re walking in each place taking in the sights sounds smells and textures of the place.

What age is this for?

Drew has thrown combined wonders, history and food all into one show. It sounds overwhelming, but Drew presents it in a way where it flows seamlessly. Drew discusses his experience of the wonders he covers and if he hasn't been there, he will bring on people who have been. Excllent show and I can't wait for more!

Every episode is beyond thoroughly researched but Drew’s explanations are so well paced and intelligible that it never feels like information overload. So entertaining and enriching!! Thank you Drew!!

Good mix of light hearted convo, recipes and mythology stories, to detailed, personal stories of travel and deep historical lessons.

Wonders of the World has a simple and yet highly creative premise. Anyone with a travel bug, from casual travelers to common tourists, need to add this show to their podcast rotation. Give this a listen and subscribe now!

Drew has a very exciting voice that matches wonderfully with the subject, and the recipes at the end are just a little extra bonus. All that second only to the wonderful knowledge you gain in every episode.

Drew's enthusiasm really shines through in Every. Single. Episode. I am very impressed!

The host, Drew, does a fantastic job at taking us back in time to some of the most spectacular sites of past and present. Discussing everything from the pyramids of the Aztecs to the Roman Forum and beyond - he does a wonderful job at telling the story and making you wish you could be a fly on the wall and visit the places he talks about. His enthusiasm and passion really shines!

This is the first time I have taken the time to review any podcast ever. I’m taking the time to review this one to let you know it’s worth your time. It’s a great mix of history, travelogue, and food podcast. The host is super approachable and funny. Not pretentious at all. His prose is great too.

I binge on this podcast and wish I’d found it sooner. I’ve been to so many of these places, gone on tours, and yet I learn something new from every podcast episode. I love how he mixes great stories and interviews with people who have recently visited.

What a great podcast. Exactly what I have been looking for. Highly recommend!

I love this idea! Bite sized dives into the wonders of the world, accompanied by region specific food suggestions. Very cool

This is the perfect podcast for me to listen to at work. It combines history, travel, and food. Each podcast covers a different wonder. Drew gives you the history behind it sometimes including a guest speaker. He then talks about how you would travel to the wonder in the present day, He ends the episode with a local recipe which he also posts on the podcast's website. I love the pace of this podcast and all the recipes. Now I want to travel to all of the places Drew's talked about.

What makes Wonders of the World podcast stand out is the level of research and detail that goes into each episode while still being accessible. Drew makes an effort to work with diverse voices and experts and combines storytelling and research into a podcast like any other. It’s fantastic and I tune into each episode religiously!

This podcast is amazing! It combines all of my own personal interests, from art history to architecture, nature, travel, and even quotes from my favorite movie of all time, the Princess Bride. I have been listening non stop ever since I discovered it. Keep up the great work Drew!

Excellent and entertaining podcast. I listen to a lot of history based pods. This is one of the good ones. You will enjoy the wide ranging “Wonders”.