The Frommer's Travel Show

It's that time of year again! Frommer's writers from across the globe have nominated the places that they think will be especially appealing to visit in the coming year, for very specific reasons—important anniversaries, new features, affordability, you name it. From the dozens of suggestions, we narrowed the field down to 16. You can see the complete list at Frommers.com/bestplaces2026 . In this...

Andrea Sachs, Travel Reporter for the Washington Post, discussed how to save money on inoculations and health advice for travel. Then Frommer's author Tamara Hinson discussed why so many travel prices are increasing, and how to save money anyway Takeaways: Travelers must be aware of the significant costs associated with vaccinations required for some international trips, as they can be exorbitant....

Frommer's Author David McElhinney joined Pauline Frommer to discuss the culinary specialties of different Japanese regions, walking vacation opportunities that mirror the Camino de Santiago experience, ways to experience Japan's sizzling pop culture, and some strategies for saving money on a Japanese vacation. Takeaways: Transportation in country is one of the highest costs travelers face, but buy...

Seth Kugel, the Tripped Up columnist for the New York Times, shared a shocking tale of an Airbnb stay that went wrong. He also gave advice on how to keep yourself safe in a vacation rental. Then Jason Lucking of pAIback.app , discussed this new flight savings tool. The Frommer's Travel Podcast was named one of the 13 best for travel by the New York Times . It is hosted by Pauline Frommer, the Publ...

Traveling to Cuba today requires a knowledge of the law, and some strategies for getting the most out of your trip. Podcaster Chris Christensen of the Amateur Traveler podcast just recently returned from this storied island nation, and discussed some of the elements of a trip there, including: Why United States citizens have to find non-hotel accommodations How issues with the power grid will impa...

Jeff Greenwald, author of the brilliant travel memoir "The Size of the World: Once Around Without Ever Leaving the Ground" was today's guest. In the course of the conversation, he discussed: -What the ideal travel companions are -What it's like to travel by freighter -The mysteries of the Dogon people of Mali -A moving encounter with novelist Paul Bowles in Morocco -The many meanings of pilgrimage...

Barbara Balfour, author of "Frommer's Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick" was our first guest, talking about how to plan the best trip to the Canadian Maritimes. Among the topics she hit: The tragic Acadian history of the region, and how to experience Acadian culture today Why lesser-known New Brunswick many now be the best state in the Maritimes for a nature vacation How to plan...

The Frommer's Travel Show was named one of the 13 Best Podcasts for Travel by the New York Times. It's hosted by Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director for the Frommer's guidebooks, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, which publishes Frommers.com (12 million page views per month) and the Frommer's guides. This week's episode features James Hammond, host of the "Winging It Travel Podcast," discussing h...

The Frommer's Travel Show was named one of the 13 Best Podcasts for Travel by the New York Times. It's hosted by Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director for the Frommer's guidebooks, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, which publishes Frommers.com (12 million page views per month) and the Frommer's guides. This week's episode features Greg Davis-Keane, the President of Frequent Miler , a blog and podca...

Emily Thompson, Executive Director of The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks was our first guest, followed by Claire Fahy, a reporter for the New York Times, who gave tips on how to protect yourself when ordering and using Lyft, Uber or another ride share app. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascap...

Jason Cochran, author of Frommer's London, discussed the newly opened parts of the Houses of Parliament that visitors can see, London's brand new Vagina Museum, a blockbuster show at the Victoria and Albert, tours of abandoned Underground stations and more. Then the New York Times Seth Kugel unpacked a major fail by Delta Airlines, with some useful lessons on what travelers need to know when thing...

Rolando Pujol, author of the just released book "The Great American Retro Roadtrip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana" was our guest, and he discussed the history of the motel (turning 100 in 2025), roadside "Giants" you must see, Googie architecture, 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...

Jeff Bogle, author of the new book "Street Cats & Where to Find Them: The Most Feline-Friendly Cities and Attractions Around the World", was this episode's 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...

In this special episode, we’re bringing you a story from the acclaimed series Hidden Trails of Oregon , hosted by award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar. Join Aaron as he visits the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indians. Through the voice of Indigenous leader Bobbie Conner, you’ll discover the powerful, often untold history of the C...

PBS host Mickela Mallozzi told us about her adventures in Indonesia, Taiwan, New Zealand, Southern Italy and elsewhere, and also discussed what the future holds for her Emmy Award winning show "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi". 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 w...

Andrea Sachs, travel reporter for the Washington Post, discussed the 5 boatable, walkable and wonderful trails added to the National Trails system this June. Then Shafik Meghji, author of the new book "Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America", talked about why Welsh is still spoken in Patagonia, what the heck the Falklands War was about, and other ways the UK has...

Daniel Stables, author of the new book "Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity," discussed fascinating, travel-worthy festivals in Italy, Thailand, Scotland, Nevada and elsewhere—and what they tell us about what it means to be human. 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 th...

Pauline's daughter Veronica Stewart-Frommer, lead singer of the band Melt, came on to discuss her recent 100-mile hike through some of the most majestic areas of France, Italy and Switzerland 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...

Dylan Thuras and Cara Giaimo, publisher and author of the new book "Atlas Obscura: Wild Life" came on to discuss exploding ants, Devil's Hole pup fish, tent-making bats, Morimo moss balls, and the other extraordinary flora and fauna you might consider traveling to see. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape...

Cathy Yandell, the author of the book "The French Art of Living Well: Finding Joie de Vivre in the Everyday World" was the guest this episode. 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 a...

Joe Cunniff, DePaul University instructor and tour guide extraordinaire, led us on a virtual tour of Chicago and its world class art museum. Then former NTSB inspector and aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti gave some straight talk about what passengers need to research, and do, before and during a flight. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the w...

Loren Rhoads, author of the superb book "222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die" was the guest on this episode, discussing dolmens in Ireland's Burren region, Jimi Hendrix' grave, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, 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 to...

Today's show featured four experts on travel to the idyllic region of Northern Michigan: Trevor Tkach, CEO of Traverse City Tourism; Amanda Willken, the Visit Charlevoix Executive Director; Paul Beachnau of Gaylord All Outdoors Tourism Bureau; and Kevin Klein, CEO of the Cherry Capital Airport. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast...

Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran is on the road to review some of the newest and biggest new attractions in the world. In this episode he gives his review about what works and doesn't work at Universal Studio's new multi-billion dollar theme park. He also gives a rave to the just-opened Victoria and Albert East Storehouse. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel po...

Dawn Gilbertson, travel columnist from the Wall Street Journal was our first guest, discussing the odd things people who live on the road pack for comfort. Then Laura Kiniry, an author for Smithsonian Magazine, talked about why you're missing out if you sleep in when visiting Hanoi, Honolulu, Sydney and several other major destinations. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel...