Explore every episode of the podcast The Frommer's Travel Show
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1E552 - How to Get a Free Cruise, Controversial Florida Plans and Bye Bye Passport Stamps | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:30:00 | |
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. | |||
| S1E551 - Relocation Deals on RV's and Rental Cars, Plus a Stellar Greek Opportunity | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:30:00 | |
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. | |||
| S1E542 - Azores Adventures & How to Look at Art | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:42:30 | |
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. | |||
| S1E452 - Cons and Pros of Loyalty Points, and Brazilian Travel with Seth Kugel | 15 May 2022 | 00:36:31 | |
Episode Notes
The New York Times' new "Tripped Up" columnist joined Pauline for a wide ranging discussion. | |||
| S1E451 - Paris, Rwanda and More with Travel Writer Marcia DeSanctis | 08 May 2022 | 00:37:00 | |
Episode Notes
The author of the wonderful new travel memoir "A Hard Place to Leave" discussed how to visit difficult places, why destinations are like people, how to travel alone and more. | |||
| S1E450 - Strangers We Meet On the Road Who Haunt Us | 02 May 2022 | 00:35:10 | |
Episode Notes
Colleen Kinder, editor of a wonderful new essay collection called "Letter to a Stranger" came on to talk about her rapturous new book—and the variety of human interactions when we travel | |||
| S1E449 - Hawaii in 2022 | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:39:00 | |
Episode Notes
Jeanne Cooper, author of the newly released "Frommer's Hawaii" guidebook, was this week's guest, discussing what's changed in the Aloha State in terms of pricing, lodging options, volunteer vacation opportunities, and more. Also discussed: the best island to pick for different types of vacationers. | |||
| S1E448 - What You Need to Know About Maine Vacations in 2022 | 17 Apr 2022 | 01:01:56 | |
Episode Notes
Brian Kevin, Editor of "Down East" magazine, and author of the just-released "Frommer's Maine Coast", talked about how Maine weathered the pandemic, why the summer season will start earlier this year, the state's newest parks, its flourishing food and beer scene, and more. | |||
| S1E447 - Washington DC Vacations Today | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:34:00 | |
Episode Notes
Authors Jess Moss and Kaeli Conforti of the just released "Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, DC" discussed the myriad of changes the capital has experienced over the last 2 years, and how those will shift the visitor experience. | |||
| S1E446 - Italy's Great Cities, Plus Italian Food Rules | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:32:40 | |
Episode Notes
Elizabeth Heath, one of the authors of "Frommer's EasyGuide to Rome, Florence and Venice" gives advice on the new attractions opened during the pandemic, changes coming to "The Boot", and the magic phrase that signals the start of a meal. | |||
| S1E445 - 2022's New Thrill Rides & A New Way to Save on Hotels | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:35:42 | |
Episode Notes
Frommers.com Managing Editor Zac Thompson came aboard first, to discuss the unusually large number of coasters and other rides debuting this year. Then Nate Ritter of Room Steals discussed his new website and Chrome Extension | |||
| S1E444 - Roadtrips with a Broadway Star, and On Louisiana's Civil Rights Trail | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:33:55 | |
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. | |||
| S1E443 - Best Hotel Booking Websites & Avoiding Lodging Scams | 13 Mar 2022 | 00:34:00 | |
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. | |||
| S1E541 - Mass Tourism and the Journeyer | 26 May 2024 | 00:36:00 | |
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. | |||
| S1E442 - Best North American Campgrounds, Plus Good News for Travelers Who Use Wheelchairs | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:35:30 | |
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. | |||
| S1E441 - Backlash Against the Disney Parks, New European Protocols, and Galveston's Black History | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:32:01 | |
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. | |||
| S1E440 - "How to Be Italian" with Author Maria Pasquale, Plus How to Sleep Well in a Hotel Room | 20 Feb 2022 | ||
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. | |||
| S1E439 - New Mexico Vacations, The CDC's New Rules for Cruising, And More | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:38:00 | |
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 | |||
| S1E438 - A Look at Paris In 2022 With Frommer's Author Anna Brooke | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:37:47 | |
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. | |||
| S1E437 - Irishism: A Look At the Wonderful Ways the Irish Speak with Author Denise Deegan | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:33:20 | |
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. | |||
| S1E436 - Vagabonding Author Rolf Potts on Kansas Travels and Fear of Travel | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:39:30 | |
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. | |||
| S1E435 - What Will Travel Be Like in 2022? | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:30:45 | |
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 | |||
| S1E434 - Europe's Oddest Wilderness Areas, Plus Where To Go in the USA in 2022 | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:51:28 | |
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) | |||
| S1E432 - Pandemic Era International Travel | 02 Jan 2022 | 00:43:23 | |
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. | |||
| S1E540 - Focus on France Part 2 | 19 May 2024 | 00:37:03 | |
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 | |||
| S1E433 - Cocktails and Culture with Allen Katz | 26 Dec 2021 | ||
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. | |||
| S1E431 - An Expert's Take on Italy | 19 Dec 2021 | ||
Episode Notes
Susan Van Allen, author of "100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go" Joined Pauline to discuss travel to The Boot | |||
| S1E430 - Disney World with Mom: All About Jason Cochran's Surprising, Funny, Disturbing Recent Trip to Orlando | 12 Dec 2021 | 00:41:37 | |
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. | |||
| S1E429 - Psychadelic Retreats, Snow Cycling and Hiking With Toddlers | 05 Dec 2021 | 00:26:30 | |
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. | |||
| S1E428 - All About Skiing, with Gordy Megroz author of "100 Slopes of a Lifetime" and WaPo's Rachel Walker | 21 Nov 2021 | 00:40:38 | |
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. | |||
| S1E427 - Big Improvements Coming to Amtrak, Plus the Early History of Mountaineering | 14 Nov 2021 | 00:36:00 | |
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". | |||
| S1E426 - How Travel Impacts Identity, And a Look At British English | 07 Nov 2021 | 00:31:12 | |
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" | |||
| S1E425 - Great Weekend Getaways, Plus What It's Like to Go to Montreal and Atlanta Right Now | 31 Oct 2021 | 00:40:09 | |
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". | |||
| S1E424 - A Journey By Boat Between the UK and Iceland, Plus a Deep Dive Into the Culture of Los Angeles | 17 Oct 2021 | ||
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. | |||
| S1E423 - The Lesser Known French Parts of North America, Journeys in Italy, and a Look at the Travel Preferences of Hispanic Travelers | 10 Oct 2021 | 00:38:42 | |
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. | |||
| S1E539 - Focus on France, Part 1 | 12 May 2024 | 00:35:03 | |
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. | |||
| S1E422 - All About Travel to California | 03 Oct 2021 | 00:33:27 | |
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). | |||
| S1E421 - How to Plan the Best American Wine Country Vacation in 2021, Plus A Look At What Goes Into Creating a Trail | 26 Sep 2021 | 00:36:27 | |
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. | |||
| S1E420 - Border Openings (and Closings), Disney World's 50th Anniversary, New Fees at Hotels and What It's Like to Cruise Right Now | 19 Sep 2021 | ||
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. | |||
| S1E419 - Learning to Appreciate the Sense of Smell in Catalonia, Spain Plus A Look at the Feminist History of Nantucket | 12 Sep 2021 | 00:29:57 | |
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 | |||
| S1E418 - The Oddly Shifting Costs of Travel Plus a Walk in the Footsteps of Dracula | 05 Sep 2021 | 00:34:27 | |
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. | |||
| S1E417 - Lori Erickson on Genealogical Travel and David McCullough III on the American Exchange Project | 28 Aug 2021 | 00:30:27 | |
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. | |||
| S1E416 - Disney Kills FastPass, Plus Will Weird Weather Hurt New England's Fall Foliage? | 21 Aug 2021 | 00:36:01 | |
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. | |||
| S1E415 - Alexander Lobrano on How to Really Appreciate French Cuisine, Plus the History of Tabasco with Laddie Hubbard | 15 Aug 2021 | 00:37:56 | |
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. | |||
| S1E414 - Less Visited Iceland, Plus the How To's of Becoming a Digital Nomad | 08 Aug 2021 | 00:41:27 | |
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." | |||
| S1E413 - Trail Tips, Busking Europe, and Reviving Great Travel Literature | 01 Aug 2021 | 00:39:17 | |
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. | |||
| S1E538 - New England's Top Summer Travel Spots, Plus the Top Destinations for LGBTQIA+ Travelers | 05 May 2024 | 00:40:00 | |
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, some less so. | |||
| S1E412 - Jason Cochran Comes Aboard to Discuss the Latest Travel News and Professor Ron Stodghill Unlocks the History of Georgia's Golden Isles | 25 Jul 2021 | 00:38:55 | |
Episode Notes
Airline travel is potentially about to become less expensive, plus a look at the Black history of southern Georgia. | |||
| S1E411 - Travel as a Lifestyle, In RVs and On Boats | 18 Jul 2021 | ||
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. | |||
| S1E410 - Following the Footsteps of Garibaldi in Italy, and Sober Vacations | 11 Jul 2021 | 00:41:54 | |
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. | |||