The Frommer's Travel Show

Episode Notes Sharon Wheatley, of the musical "Come From Away", joined us to discuss her new travel memoir "Drive: Stories from Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere". The book recounts a 3-month-long RV adventure at the height of the pandemic. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs talked about the moving sights to be experienced on a brand new road itinerary dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement....

Episode Notes Travel writer Reid Bramblett came on first to discuss his bi-annual study ranking the top (and bottom) hotel booking sites. Then Adam Levin, host of "What the Hack" and founder of CyberScout, discussed current vacation rental and hotel scams. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Networ...

Episode Notes Joe Yogerst, author of National Geographic's latest book "50 States, 500 Campgrounds" was our first guest today, followed by author/activist Cory Lee discussing his new travel foundation. 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 podcast...

Episode Notes Jason Cochran joined Pauline to discuss some of the most recent travel developments, and one very sneaky travel hack. Then historian Sam Collins talked about one of the Galveston's most important figures. 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 A look at the passionate, philosophical, rapturously beautiful controlled chaos that is modern day Italy. Plus a discussion of some of the latest findings by sleep scientists, on why it's so difficult to snooze in new places—and their hacks for doing so. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape T...

Episode Notes Pauline was joined this week Nicole Barker, of the New Mexico Tourism Board, to discuss travel to that wondrous state. She also covers what's new for travel to New Zealand, the cruise landscape 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 When will Notre Dame be reopened? What are the changes coming to Parisian hotels? What are the city's new attractions? These questions, and more, are discussed in this City of Light 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 podc...

Episode Notes The best selling novelist joined us to discuss her new non-fiction book, on the uniquely Irish phrases and words that make speaking with the Irish so delightful. Then Pauline took a deep dive into where airfares are going in the spring, and the worst U.S. airports. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the...

Episode Notes The author of that classic travel book joined Pauline to discuss his recent wanderings in the U.S., and some of the travel myths that hold would-be journeyers back. 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...

Episode Notes A round table with Frommer's editors Jason Cochran, Pauline Frommer and Zac Thompson on how the major developments of 2021 will, and won't, shape how we journey in 2022 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...

Episode Notes Nick Hunt, author of "Outlandish: Walking Europe's Unlikely Landscape" discussed his spellbinding new book. Then Pauline counted down the top American destinations for 2022 (see Frommers.com for more details on the list) 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 togethe...

Episode Notes Blogger Angel Castellanos has been traveling outside the United States since June of 2020. What it's been like, how he's dealt with safety issues 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 our podca...

Episode Notes Owner of the New York Distilling Culture, and former host of "The Cocktail Hour" on the Martha Stewart Channel, Allen discusses how travel impacted his life, how to do a whiskey road trip in Kentucky, 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 together the...

Episode Notes Susan Van Allen, author of "100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go" Joined Pauline to discuss travel to The Boot 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 The author of Frommer's guidebook to Orlando revisited Disney World with his 70-something mother to see if she could navigate the park's new visitation system. 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 p...

Episode Notes New York Times writer Debra Kamin discussed real life "Nine Perfect Stranger" retreats, where people are taking trips to trip. Next, Dina Michev talked about her latest Washington Post piece on "fat tire" biking in snow. And, finally, Outside Magazine columnist Krista Langlois gave advice on how to introduce toddlers to hiking. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other tr...

Episode Notes What will the upcoming ski season be like? Washington Post writer Rachel Walker unpacks all of the downhill developments. Then Gordy Megroz, author of a handsome new book from National Geographic, discussed unusual ski destinations, cultural experiences skiers can have, and his top slope. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This...

Episode Notes Jim Mathews, CEO of the Passenger Rail Association, discussed the sweeping changes the newly passed Infrastructure Bill will enable at America's railroad. Next was Craig Storti, author of "The Hunt for Mount Everest". 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 t...

Episode Notes Jen Rose Smith discussed her recent Washington Post article on the myriad of ways the travel experience impacts how we feel about ourselves and how it shapes our personality. Then Marshall Hall came one to talk about his new book "Blimey I'm Knackered: An American's Survival Guide to British English" Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around th...

Episode Notes Jason Cochran and Pauline Frommer began the show with a discussion of their recent trips to Canada and Georgia. Then National Geographic Editor Allison Johnson came on to discuss their new book "1000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways 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 Trav...

Episode Notes Author Paul Heiney of "Farewell Mr. Puffin: A Small Boat Voyage to Iceland" and Rosecrans Baldwin of "Everything Now: Lessons from the City-State of Los Angeles" 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 the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts...

Episode Notes Travel writer Bill Schelle discussed some of the essays in his new book "In All Directions" and then Danny Guerrero of MMGY told Pauline about a new study about the travel habits and interests of hispanic Americans. 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...

Episode Notes Christopher Reynolds of the Los Angeles Times discussed the 40 best things to see and do in California in fall, then Nina Ichikawa uncovered some of the state's less known Chinese history (and sights). 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 Wine expert Michael Green discussed costs, grape regions across the USA, and why supporting the little wineries is so important right now. Then Christine Negroni chatted about her fascinating Washington Post article on the people who create trails. 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 Today's podcast looked at travel in this moment, first with Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com , and then with Boston Globe columnist Christopher Muther, who recently returned from a cruise of the Greek Isles. 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...