Pauline Frommer

The Frommer's Travel Show

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Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's (1929-2024) seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America's most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur Frommer's daughter, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what's happening in the world of travel today. Topics range from the most appealing destinations, to money-saving and enjoyment-enhancing trends, to books and TV shows that bring travel into your daily life, and more. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Samantha...

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Pauline Frommer

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S1E393 - A Chat About the Joys of Anticipating Travel with Stephanie Rosenbloom, Plus Jason Cochran on the Latest Developments in Travel 15.03.2021 37:42

Episode Notes Hopefully, this "pause" is coming to an end. In the meantime, Stephanie Rosenbloom gives advice on how to savor planning for the return to travel, plus Jason and Pauline discuss the latest cruise news, Disneyland's reopening, travel developments in Israel and more. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the...

S1E392 - How the Sense of Smell and the Sense of Taste Play Into the Travel Experience 07.03.2021 41:02

Episode Notes We discussed aromas and travel with author Jen Rose Smith, and took a look at Indonesian cuisine and culture with Lara Lee, author of the new book Coconut and Sambal 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...

S1E391 - Latest Developments in Travel with Jason Cochran, Plus Lauren Sloss On What It's Like to Do a Mandatory Hotel Quarantine 28.02.2021 36:19

Jason and Pauline discuss a new tool for US National Park vacations, a study on the world's most popular dogs, and more. Then the New York Time's Lauren Sloss talks about what it's like to do a hotel quarantine. 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 trav...

S1E390 - Travel Close to Home (with Don George), Plus a Look at U.S. National Park Vacations 21.02.2021 40:35

Episode Notes Done George, author of "Wanderlust in the Time of Coronavirus" and John Waterman, author of "The Atlas of the National Parks" were our guests today. 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 fro...

S1E389 - Upcoming Changes to the Travel Experience, How to Get a Second Passport, American Food Origins and More 15.02.2021 49:30

Episode Notes Consumer Advocate Christopher Elliott and Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran joined Pauline Frommer for wide-ranging conversations on history, travel regulations, and a whole lot 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 travel po...

S1E388 - Adventurous Travel—On the High Seas and With a Hypochondriac 08.02.2021 37:58

Episode Notes Pauline interviewed Devin Murphy about his Outside magazine article on how he saw the world by working on cruise ships, and Jeremy Hance, author of the new memoir "Baggage: Confessions of a Globe-Trotting Hypochondriac" 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...

S1E387 - A Chat with Frances Mayes, Author of Under the Tuscan Sun, About ALL of Italy 31.01.2021 41:33

An in-depth interview with the inimitable Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun and Forever Italy, about Italy's regions, hidden sights, wines, breads, museums 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 travel podcasts. You can find all of o...

S1E386 - Roadtripping with dogs, a travel writer experiences a bout of agoraphobia, and seasonal hotels aren't closing anymore 25.01.2021 30:52

Episode Notes Three terrific authors joined us to chat: Molly O'Brien, Sian Meades-Williams, and Melanie Kaplan 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 are int...

S1E385 - When We'll Be Able to Travel Safely Again—a discussion with Frommer's EIC Jason Cochran. Plus Consumer Report's Bill McGee on the Death of Airline "Bumping" 17.01.2021 36:37

Episode Notes Consumer Reports Bill McGee was with us to talk about a major win for air travelers. Plus Frommer's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran looked at both scientific reports and governmental policies to predict when we'll be able to travel safely again, now that the vaccine is being rolled out. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This pod...

S1E384 - Mindful Urban Walking with Matthew Beaumont and a Look at Travel and Life Over the Last 50 Years with Geoffrey Weill 10.01.2021 44:09

A brief summary of 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 at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out...

S1E383 - Writer Diane Cardwell Discovers Surfing in Mid-Life, Plus a Look at the New Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit 28.12.2020 34:05

Episode Notes New York Times reporter Diane Cardwell discusses how surfing changed her life, plus a conversation with producer Ross Corey about a spectacle coming to a city near you soon. 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 fin...

S1E382 - Frommer's Editors Discuss The Best Places to Go in 2021 List—Star Studded, All-American Edition 21.12.2020 35:14

Episode Notes Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer talk about the places Gloria Steinem, David Sedaris, Daniel Okrent, Jodi Picoult, and other big literary names chose for this annual, but now reimagined, Frommer's tradition 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 togeth...

S1E381 - Talking Aviation and Greece With Two Experts 14.12.2020 1:12:21

Episode Notes We answered questions sent in by Frommer's readers on aviation, plus took a look at the ancient technology, philosophy and life lessons that come to the fore when traveling through Greece. 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 podcas...

S1E380 - Predictions for Travel in the Near Future. Plus Is Relocation Replacing Vacations As the Most Popular Travel Experience? 05.12.2020 24:49

Episode Notes Jason Cochran joined Pauline Frommer to discuss a number of new developments. 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 are interested in advertisi...

S1E379 - The Meaning of Travel (A Philosophy Prof & a Memoirist Weigh In) Plus a Look at Foodie Italy 24.11.2020 47:56

Episode Notes Our guests today were Professor Emily Thomas, Susan Spann (author of Climb) and Tony Perrottet on Emilia Romagna 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....

S1E378 - The future of cruising, what it is like to move to Barbados, and pandemic-era Paris. 16.11.2020 51:10

Episode Notes With guests Gene Sloan (of the Points Guy), Kerry Cheeseboro (of Cheeseboro Kitchens), and Lily Heise (author of There's Only One Paris). 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 th...

S1E377 - A Look at New York City Past and Present 09.11.2020 53:32

Episode Notes Today Chris Bonanos of the Encyclopedia of New York was the guest, plus Pauline Frommer and Zac Thompson discussed "New York City on $5 a Day"--what's the same and what has changed in Gotham over the decades 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...

S1E376 - What will cruising be like soon, Jason Cochran on Disney's mass layoffs and Arthur Frommer talks budget travel 31.10.2020 25:40

S1E375 - Ethical ways to "meet the locals" & interact with animals on vacation, plus is flying safe and a word from Arthur 25.10.2020 36:28

S1E373 - The New Frommer Travel Show with Pauline Frommer 15.10.2020 32:09

Welcome to the NEW Frommer Travel Show, now on podcast only. Today we discuss the history and emotional impact of souvenirs; the good news out of Venice, Italy; and where Americans can go for a warm weather vacation this summer. We end the show with a segment from our founder Arthur Frommer discussing the lesser known national parks in the United States. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of...

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, September 27th, 2020, Hour 2 27.09.2020 38:50

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, September 27th, 2020, Hour 2 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 are interested in advertising or sponsored content o...

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, September 27th, 2020, Hour 1 27.09.2020 39:27

A NEW PODCAST WILL BE COMING TO THIS SPACE SOON (custom made, and not done on radio). WE SHOULD HAVE THAT UP BY OCTOBER 9 AT THE LATEST. This episode was our last before our hiatus from Radio America, and started with Pauline and Arthur Frommer discussing the lessons they've learned from travel over the years. Guests included Jason Cochran discussing travel insurance, Lavinia Spaulding discussing...

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, September 20th, 2020, Hour 2 20.09.2020 38:49

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, September 20th, 2020, Hour 2 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 are interested in advertising or sponsored content o...

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, September 20th, 2020, Hour 1 20.09.2020 38:41

Today's guest-packed show covered a number of topics, including resorts and destinations that are trying to lure families by offering distance learning opportunities (guest Laura Begley Bloom of Forbes.com discussed this topic); air travel in the time of Covid 19 (with Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com ); "regenerative travel" (with Elaine Glusac of the New York Times) and new options...

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, September 13th, 2020, Hour2 13.09.2020 38:48

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, September 13th, 2020, Hour2 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 are interested in advertising or sponsored content on...