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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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Episode Notes Jenn Baljko and her parter Lluis discussed their multiyear journey and the documentary that came from it.
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Episode Notes Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochan talked about unwanted changes coming to Sunshine State vacations, then author Tamara Hinson discussed the way some cruisers are snagging free cabins.
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Episode Notes Iconic travel writer Don George discussed the adventure he'll soon be leading to Greece, and the New York Times' Frugal Traveler columnist Elaine Glusac talked about how to get a 90% discount on vehicle rentals.
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Episode Notes Erika Engelhaupt, author of "Go to Hell: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations" was our guest today.
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S1E549 - Rome in 2024 & 2025: Challenges and Rewards. Plus the Texan City the United Nations Thinks Is Cooking Up Some of the Most Culturally Significant Food in the U.S.A.
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Episode Notes What's new in the Eternal City, how the Jubilee celebrations will impact travel, and more with Elizabeth Heath, author of the just released guidebook Frommer's Rome Day by Day. Plus journalist Veronica Stoddart discussed the unique cuisine of a very unique city.
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Episode Notes Lauren Sloss, author of the article "How to Charter a Boat" for the New York Times, was our first guest, followed by Frommers.com author Gwen Pratesi who talking about passport-free cruises, the latest ships from Princess Cruises and Silversea, and more.
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Episode Notes Laura Coffey, author of the new book "Enchanted Islands: A Mediterranean Odyssey--A Memoir of Travels Through Love, Grief and Mythology" was our guest
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Episode Notes Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, came on to talk about his recent adventures in Sin City.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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