The Frommer's Travel Show

Episode Notes Ernesto Callado of Bravonariz Tours discussed why tourist experiences that focus on smell can be so impactful. Next journalist Nancy Moreland regaled us with tales of the extraordinary women of the remote Massachusetts isle of Nantucket 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, tha...

Episode Notes Where are the cheapest places to go and what are the most popular new forms of travel? Elaine Glusac of the New York Times had some answers. Then Peter Elia, "The Man Who Hiked the World" (the name of his wonderful Instagram account) discusses the British town of Whitby and Bram Stoker. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This p...

Episode Notes First, Erickson discussed her compelling new book "The Soul of the Family Tree: Ancestors, Stories and the Spirits We Inherit". Then McCullough described the work of the American Exchange Project, a travel exchange program that is bringing teens from "red" and "blue" America together. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This pod...

Episode Notes Frommers.com Editor in Chief Jason Cochran discussed the shocking news from Disney, and what it means for families; then Mel Allen, Editor of Yankee Magazine discusses where you'll see the most vibrant leaves (and when), plus the other sightseeing opportunities in New England in autumn. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This p...

Episode Notes It's a culinary edition of the Travel Show, with Lobrano discussing his new memoir "My Place at the Table: A Recipe for a Delicious Life in Paris", and author Laddie Hubbard on what it's like to tour the Tabasco factory in Louisiana. 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 b...

Episode Notes Jen Rose Smith discusses her recent Washington Post article on northern Iceland, and then authors and professors Rachel Woldoff and Robert Litchfield talk about their new book "Digital Nomads: In Search of Freedom, Community and Meaningful Work in the New Economy." Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the...

Episode Notes Randy Propster of Backbacking Magazine shared advice on hiking safely and respectfully. Then Catrina Davies told of her adventures living in a van, and playing her cello for tips, while traveling across Europe. Finally Kate Craigie, of the iconic publishing house John Murray, discussed the classic travel books the company decided to re-release this year. Mentioned in this episode: Ch...

Episode Notes Airline travel is potentially about to become less expensive, plus a look at the Black history of southern Georgia. 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.c...

Episode Notes Julie and Marc Bennet, authors of Living the RV Life, explain how to make life on the road a reality, and then liveaboard boater Nick Ransom (Instagram handle: @knot.lost.sailing) dowa the same for life at sea. 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 worl...

Episode Notes Author Tim Parks had the adventure of a lifetime, tracing the path the Garibaldo took in his quest to unite Italy. His new book "The Hero's Way: Walking with Garibaldi From Rome to Ravenna" was the subject of our discussion. Next Pauline chatted about alcohol-free travel with Debra Kamin, who wrote about the subject for the New York Times. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of...

Episode Notes Michael Sean Comerford was back to discuss "American Oz" his book about the year he spent working as a "carnie" and what it showed him about America. Then Pauline spoke with culinary archeologist Farrell Monaco of TavolaMediterranea.com about how we can taste the foods eaten two millennia ago in today's Italy Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from...

Episode Notes Kelly Lewis author of "Tell Her She Can't—Inspiring Stories of Unstoppable Women" was our first guest, followed award-winning author Juan Villoro, discussing his new non-fiction work "Horizontal Vertigo." 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 Today's guests are journalist Michael Sean Comerford who cycled 2500 miles along the Mother Road; and Dr. Vincent Gupta discussing how the pandemic is affecting cruising and road trips 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....

Episode Notes Jason Cochran discussed many of the common problems vacationers are encountering on the road, then Lawton discussed her book "Black Girl Take the World: The Travel Bible for Black Women with Boundless Wanderlust". 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...

Episode Notes Washington Post writer Kate Silver discussed her recent driving vacation in the Carolinas and Kentucky, and then Robert Niles of Theme Park Insider chatted about new rides, ways to save money, 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 together the world's best...

Episode Notes Pauline is back from a visit, and discusses a new water trail (for kayakers), the how to's of fly fishing, sailing options from Mackinac Island, and with guest Kevin Klein of the Travel City Airport why visiting this summer will be less costly and more convenient. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the V...

Episode Notes Mike Reiss, a long-time writer of the TV show "The Simpsons" joined Pauline to talk about how his Simpson's affiliation affects his travel (and led to him starting a podcast); and Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com , reported on his recent research trip to Orlando, what's coming for cruising, and developments in New York City Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of ou...

Authors Tony Perrotet and Eagil Bjarnonson were Pauline's guest, discussing Tony's recent road trip through Eastern Oregon and how Iceland has long kicked above its weight in world history. 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 f...

Episode Notes The TV star shares her experiences and tips for traveling with children; and we took a look at a new cookbook cum travelogue by Anastasia Miari & Iska Lupton that explores the recipes and lives of Grandmothers around the globe. 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 bri...

Episode Notes Karen Gardiner on how being near water affects your well-being, Ann Mah discussed her literary pilgrimage to the state of Oregon, and Stan Sandberg, of TravelInsurance.com , had some insights into on what is—and isn't covered—by standard travel insurance policies during a pandemic. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcas...

Episode Notes Joining Pauline in conversation are Frommers.com 's Jason Cochran, and USA Today writer Larry Bleiburg. 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. If you a...

Episode Notes Frommers.com Editors Jason Cochran and Zac Thompson Joined Pauline to discuss the latest travel news, then photographer Francois Simon called in from France to discuss his spectacular new book "Provence Glory". 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 worl...

Episode Notes Craig Taylor author of "New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time", Jennifer Gonnerman, staff writer at The New Yorker magazine, and Anastasia Healey Mills Healey, author of "Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure" were this week's guests. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of...

Episode Notes CORRECTED VERSION! Scott McCartney of the Wall Street Journal had warnings for travel voucher holders, then Charleston Park's Lead Interpretive Aide Toby Smith discussed one of the only two attractions in the USA devoted to the topic of slavery. We finished the show with Barbara Duriau, founder of a delightful Facebook group that is being distilled into a book. Mentioned in this epis...

Episode Notes Today's show features Jonathan Weinberg of AutoSlash talking about the massive current shortages in rental cars, and Victor Prince, author of The Camino Way: Lessons in Leadership From a Walk Across Spain 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...