The Frommer's Travel Show

Scott Brady, author of the new book "Overlanding 101: A Field Guide to Vehicle Based Adventure Travel" discussed how to choose travel companions, how to estimate trip times for each type of road, how to drive in snow and mud, and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings t...

Bart Yasso, author of "100 Runs of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Races and Trails" was our first guest, followed by Ruffin Prevost who wrote a how-to guide for the New York Times about bargaining at markets and bazaars while on vacation. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings t...

Elisabeth Kwak Hefferin, author of the just-released guidebook Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks was our first guest, followed by Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran who just returned from a cruise on NCL's newest ship. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that...

Dawn Barclay, the author of the new book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide to New England," was today's scintillating guest. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the...

Mark Orwoll, the author of the droll travel memoir "Just One Little Hitch: Curious Companions, Debatable Choices, and Life-Changing Revelations on the Hitchhiker's Road Through Europe and Morocco", regaled Pauline with tales of bad habits picked up, friendships made, and knowledge gained. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is pa...

Frommers.com columnist, and Economic Liberties Project fellow, William McGee was our first guest, discussing how DOGE's cuts will affect the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Then Toby Streett, of CBDEEME.com, came on to chat about sleep and travel, specifically what you need to know if you need to fly with products that contain CBD or THC. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other...

Episode Notes Fly Brother is in its third season. Ernest White II is its erudite host, and he discussed how he finds people to interview, cold water surfing, his favorite part of British Columbia, the geology of the Faroe Island, and more. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings to...

Episode Notes Andrew Middleton, cartographer, "Map Philosopher" and owner of Rhode Island's Map Center, was our first guest. Then Shannon Simms discussed her recent New York Times article about what items need to be in your emergency travel stash. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Netwo...

Episode Notes Jacqueline Kavanagh, of Clipper Round the World, an 11-month race around the globe that takes paying amateurs as crew, was our first guest. She was followed by Nina Nazionale of the New York Historical museum, discussing their upcoming exhibit "Dining in Transit", which "showcases the innovative ways ocean liners, trains, and airplanes catered to passengers’ appetites...

Episode Notes Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post discussed a new scam targeting male vacationers in Brazil, plus what rising anger at Trump Administration' policies and pronouncements may mean for travelers. Then, author Sophie Stuber talked about her recent New York Times article on what you need to know to survive a hotel fire. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcas...

Episode Notes Los Angeles: Is It Open for Visitors Right Now? Plus a Chat with Kathy McCabe of the PBS TV Show "Dream of Europe". Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at V...

Episode Notes Kurt Repanshek of NationalParksTraveler.org talked with Pauline about what the widespread layoffs at the National Parks will mean for travelers in the coming weeks and months Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can fi...

Episode Notes Jen Rose Smith discussed her recent article for Afar magazine about a new type of adventure vacation, involving being dropped off alone on a desert island. Then Laura Begley Bloom, author of the Transformative Travel column on Forbes.com , talked about all the issues involved in immigrating away from the U.S.A. and where you should go. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our...

Episode Notes Miles Howard, former worker at the White Mountains Appalachian Mountain Community huts, discussed his recent Boston Globe piece on the challenges facing these backcountry delights. Then New York Times writer Caren Osten Gerszberg talked about vacations created by experts to help "rekindle the spark". Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from...

Episode Notes Ashley Akin Brantley, author of the just released "Frommer's Nashville and Memphis" was our first guest. Then Travis Pitman, CEO of the tour marketplace site TourRadar, came on to discuss how to find the right tour for your interests. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Netw...

Episode Notes PBS' own Samantha Brown, host of "Places to Love", was our guest this week, in celebration of her 25 years as a TV travel show host. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from arou...

Episode Notes Jason Cochran, California resident and Editor in Chief of Frommers.com , was our first guest. Along with Los Angeles travel, he and Pauline discussed identity theft scams that involve travel, and good and bad new developments in New York City. Then Dawn Gilbertson of the Wall Street Journal joined Pauline to discuss how resorts are handling poolside chair issues. Mentioned in this ep...

Episode Notes Eliot Stein, Author of "Custodians of Wonder" discussed his superb book, homing in on ancient music traditions in Mali, Incan grass bridge makers in Peru, and the world's rarest pasta in Sardinia. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's...

Episode Notes David Brodie, Canada's most popular travel podcast host (Travel in Ten), gave no-nonsense advice about the highlights of each province and territory...and where they fall short Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can...

Episode Notes Madagascar, Ghent, El Salvador, and the Marshall Islands were four of the final seven of the best places to go in 2025, as discussed by Frommer's staffers Jason Cochran, Pauline Frommer, and Zac Thompson. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's be...

Episode Notes Our Editor's Round Table continues with a discuss of Greenland, Slovenia, Grand Cayman, Hobart, Nashville, Tuscon, and Brixen by the Frommers.com team: Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best t...

Episode Notes Jane Austen's England, Japan's Osaka, Bolivia, Universal Epic Universe, Cayuhoga National Park in Ohio, Barbuda and Crete were the topics for this episode, discussed by Frommer's staffers Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that...

Episode Notes Linda Watanabe McFerrin, one of the editors and authors of an illuminating book of essays called "Wandering in American Deserts: Discovery, Visions, Redemption" was our guest and discussed the Salton Sea, Death Valley and Grand Escalante. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel...

Episode Notes Pauline Frommer discusses her father's remarkable life and legacy with Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com...

Episode Notes Tommy Silk, the author of the popular Instagram account and now new book of that name ("Hidden Landmarks of New York: A Tour of the City's Most Overlooked Buildings") joined Pauline for a fascinating discussion of NYC's history, architecture and landmarking practices. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of t...