Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America's most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur's daughter, and business partner, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what's happening in the world of travel today. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Arthur Frommer, Jason Cochran, travel journalists from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other pu ...
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S1E545 - Life Changing Travel to Rome
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Episode Notes Alizah Holstein, author of "My Roman History: A Memoir", came on to talk about the deep pathos of the Colosseum, how to experience the many layers or Roma, the Roman approach to history and food, and much more.
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S1E544 - Maine Vacations: What's New and Notable. Plus a Look at Dehumanizing Travel Tech
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Episode Notes First up, Frommers.com columnist William McGee talked about the troubling removal of the human touch from many areas of travel. Then Brian Kevin, author of the just released Frommer's Maine, talked about top art exhibitions, theaters, nature sights, and new hotels and bars in that great state.…
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S1E543 - Ben Franklin: World Traveler with Eric Weiner
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Episode Notes The author of "Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life" discussed the myriad of ways journeying shaped Benjamin Franklin, and the philosophies and actions that were sparked by his wanderings
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S1E542 - Azores Adventures & How to Look at Art
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Episode Notes Pauline and Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran discussed her recent visit to the Azorean Island of Sao Miguel. Then Courtney Tenz discussed her recent Vox article on how to get the most out of visiting a museum or gallery.
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S1E541 - Mass Tourism and the Journeyer
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Episode Notes Paige McClanahan, author of "The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel" discussed how the travel industry is re-shaping our planet—for the good, and bad—and what the individual traveler should do to travel in a more meaningful way.
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S1E540 - Focus on France Part 2
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Episode Notes This week's show concentrates on the French Riviera and Provence with Frommer's France author Tristan Rutherford, and the French Alps with his co-author Mary Novakovich
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S1E539 - Focus on France, Part 1
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Episode Notes With the French Olympics on the horizon, we invited Frommer's authors Anna Brooke and Lily Heise on to discuss the Loire Valley, Occitanie, Dordogne and the Lot, and what Paris is like in the run up to the game. We'll explore more regions of France next week.
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S1E538 - New England's Top Summer Travel Spots, Plus the Top Destinations for LGBTQIA+ Travelers
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Episode Notes Mark Jason Williams, co-author of the new National Geographic book "Out in the World: An LGBTQIA+ Travel Guide to More Than 120 Destinations Around the World" was our first guest. Then Kim Knox Beckius, of Yankee Magazine, talked about destinations in the Eastern United States that are particularly pleasing in summer, some well-known,…
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S1E537 - Mindsets For Solo Travel with Wanderful's Beth Santos
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Episode Notes Founder and CEO of Wanderful Beth Santos discussed her new book "Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice and Travel the World Solo"
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S1E536 - Smart Souvenir Shopping, Plus How to Fix Boeing
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Episode Notes Laura Morelli, art historian and author of "Made In Italy", gave advice on how to find real treasures on the road. Then William McGee discussed his latest Frommers.com column which gives a smart analysis about the way forward for the aviation giant and the FAA.
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S1E535 - Cruising and Camping: Two New Studies Reveal the Top Trends for These Popular Vacation Activities
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Episode Notes Bob Levinstein of Cruise Compete analyzed his company's analysis of what's most popular in cruising. Then Kevin Long, CEO of camping app TheDyrt, discussed what camping's still growing popularity means for folks trying to find a place to park an RV or pitch a tent.
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S1E534 - Spectacular Undertouristed Destinations Around the World, Plus a New Memoir About the Interactions Between Travel and Faith
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Episode Notes Andrew Nelson, author of National Geographics new book "Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations" was our first guest, followed by Angie Orth, author of "Flirting with Disaster: True Travel Tales of Fear, Failure and Faith"
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S1E533 - Are Credit Card Points Going Away? Plus River Cruises in India and Green Vacation Rentals
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Episode Notes The New York Times' Elaine Glusac discussed what a recent settlement by Visa and Mastercard might mean for loyalty point collectors. She also talked about sustainable vacation rentals. Then Heidi Sarna discussed her recent Frommers.com article on doing river cruises on the Indian subcontinent.…
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S1E532 - Southern Italy in Off Season
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Episode Notes Pauline and Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran discussed her recent trip to Naples, Matera, and the Amalfi Coast
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S1E531 - "That's So New York" Plus Strategies for Travel Complaints
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Episode Notes Dan Saltzstein, editor for the New York Times, and author of the new book "That's So New York: Short (and Very Short) Stories about the Greatest City on Earth" was our first guest. Then Frommers.com columnist William McGee broke down the best ways to effectively complain when things go wrong on flights, cruises, hotel bookings, and ca…
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S1E530 - Shore Excursion Strategies, Plus TV Travel Show Host Pamela Holt
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Episode Notes How to make the most of your time in port when you're on a cruise, with ace Washington Post reporter Andrea Sachs. Plus Pamela Holt talks about her TV show "Me, Myself and the World: The Art of Solo Travel"
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S1E529 - Luxury Travel: When It's Just a Con, and When Its Pursuit Hurts Travelers and Local Communities
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Episode Notes Amy Tara Koch was our first guest, and she discussed her recent article in the Telegraph on how travelers can distinguish between true luxury offerings, and standard travel products. Then Roger Marolt, Outside Magazine author, talked about the shockingly high fees now being attached to early morning skiing, and why that's destroying s…
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S1E528 - Best Regional Foods in the USA, and Strategies for Great Dining on Cruises
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Episode Notes Jon Douglas, author of "500 Ways to Eat Like a Local: A Traveler's Guide to the Regional Foods of the U.S." was our first guest, followed by Gwen Pratesi, a cruise expert who covered the tricks for eating well on cruise ships for us at Frommers.com.
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S1E527 - Less Expensive but Still Enjoyable Destinations, Plus a Look at the Rise of E-Bikes for Cycling Vacations
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Episode Notes Elaine Glusac, the New York Times' Frugal Traveler Columnist, came on to share the places that can sub in for more pricey destinations. Then Craig Stoltz discussed his new Frommers.com article on E-Bikes and Travel.
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S1E526 - Innovations in Train Travel
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Episode Notes Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, came on to discuss his recent experience on Florida's new Brightline Train (as well as developments in Orlando, and problems with Lyft). Then author Catherine Bennett discussed new European capsule train bunks, and the best train itineraries on that continent.…
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S1E525 - Andalucia's Sherry Triangle and Long-Term Family Travel
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Episode Notes Peter Barron, one of the authors of Frommer's Spain, discussed a splendid part of that country where sherry tours, low-key Flamenco shows, and royal equestrian displays are on tap. Then Julie Frieder, one of the authors of "Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel & Worldschooling" came on to chat about her just-released book.…
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S1E524 - Safari Trends in 2024, Plus How to Survive a Plane Crash
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Episode Notes Our first guest is Bill McGee, Frommer's columnist and fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, talking about why we're seeing more disturbing flight incidents recently, and what you can do to emerge unscathed should the plane you're on have issues. Then Alan Feldstein, owner of Infinite Safari Adventures, talked about new t…
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S1E523 - Phone Theft in the Rental Car Industry, and a Look at How to Cruise Solo
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Episode Notes Seth Kugel, author of the Tripped Up column for the New York Times was our first guest, followed by travel journalist Veronica Stoddart discussing the new facilities and attractions for single cruisers.
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S1E522 - Best Flight Booking Engines and a Polish Love Story
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Episode Notes Reid Bramblett, author of the just-published Frommers.com article on the 10 Best (and Worst) Flight Search Engines gave advice on how to save on different types of bookings. Then Thomas Swick, author of "Falling Into Place: A Story of Love, Poland, and the Making of a Travel Writer", discussed his new memoir…
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S1E521 - The Biggest Annoyance In Flying Today, Plus the Perks of Small Ship Cruising
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Episode Notes Heidi Sarna, long-time Frommer's cruise expert and founder of the website QuirkyCruise.com, came on to discuss what small ships offer that big ones don't. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs came on to discuss an airplane issue that's come to the fore in just the last six months.
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