Rolando Pujol, author of the just released book "The Great American Retro Roadtrip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana" was our guest, and he discussed the history of the motel (turning 100 in 2025), roadside "Giants" you must see, Googie architecture, and more.

Jeff Bogle, author of the new book "Street Cats & Where to Find Them: The Most Feline-Friendly Cities and Attractions Around the World", was this episode's guest.

In this special episode, we’re bringing you a story from the acclaimed series Hidden Trails of Oregon, hosted by award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar.

Join Aaron as he visits the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indians. Through the voice of Indigenous leader Bobbie Conner, you’ll discover the powerful, often untold history of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla peoples—whose ancestral lands stretch across Eastern Oregon.

This immersive journey weaves together sound-rich storytelling, historical insight, and the living traditions of a community determined to ensure...

PBS host Mickela Mallozzi told us about her adventures in Indonesia, Taiwan, New Zealand, Southern Italy and elsewhere, and also discussed what the future holds for her Emmy Award winning show "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi".

Andrea Sachs, travel reporter for the Washington Post, discussed the 5 boatable, walkable and wonderful trails added to the National Trails system this June. Then Shafik Meghji, author of the new book "Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America", talked about why Welsh is still spoken in Patagonia, what the heck the Falklands War was about, and other ways the UK has been entangled with the continent over the centuries.

Daniel Stables, author of the new book "Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity," discussed fascinating, travel-worthy festivals in Italy, Thailand, Scotland, Nevada and elsewhere—and what they tell us about what it means to be human.

Pauline's daughter Veronica Stewart-Frommer, lead singer of the band Melt, came on to discuss her recent 100-mile hike through some of the most majestic areas of France, Italy and Switzerland

Dylan Thuras and Cara Giaimo, publisher and author of the new book "Atlas Obscura: Wild Life" came on to discuss exploding ants, Devil's Hole pup fish, tent-making bats, Morimo moss balls, and the other extraordinary flora and fauna you might consider traveling to see.

Cathy Yandell, the author of the book "The French Art of Living Well: Finding Joie de Vivre in the Everyday World" was the guest this episode.

Joe Cunniff, DePaul University instructor and tour guide extraordinaire, led us on a virtual tour of Chicago and its world class art museum. Then former NTSB inspector and aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti gave some straight talk about what passengers need to research, and do, before and during a flight.

Loren Rhoads, author of the superb book "222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die" was the guest on this episode, discussing dolmens in Ireland's Burren region, Jimi Hendrix' grave, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, and much more.

Today's show featured four experts on travel to the idyllic region of Northern Michigan: Trevor Tkach, CEO of Traverse City Tourism; Amanda Willken, the Visit Charlevoix Executive Director; Paul Beachnau of Gaylord All Outdoors Tourism Bureau; and Kevin Klein, CEO of the Cherry Capital Airport.

Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran is on the road to review some of the newest and biggest new attractions in the world. In this episode he gives his review about what works and doesn't work at Universal Studio's new multi-billion dollar theme park. He also gives a rave to the just-opened Victoria and Albert East Storehouse.

Dawn Gilbertson, travel columnist from the Wall Street Journal was our first guest, discussing the odd things people who live on the road pack for comfort. Then Laura Kiniry, an author for Smithsonian Magazine, talked about why you're missing out if you sleep in when visiting Hanoi, Honolulu, Sydney and several other major destinations.

Scott Brady, author of the new book "Overlanding 101: A Field Guide to Vehicle Based Adventure Travel" discussed how to choose travel companions, how to estimate trip times for each type of road, how to drive in snow and mud, and much more.

Bart Yasso, author of "100 Runs of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Races and Trails" was our first guest, followed by Ruffin Prevost who wrote a how-to guide for the New York Times about bargaining at markets and bazaars while on vacation.

Elisabeth Kwak Hefferin, author of the just-released guidebook Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks was our first guest, followed by Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran who just returned from a cruise on NCL's newest ship.

Dawn Barclay, the author of the new book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide to New England," was today's scintillating guest.

Mark Orwoll, the author of the droll travel memoir "Just One Little Hitch: Curious Companions, Debatable Choices, and Life-Changing Revelations on the Hitchhiker's Road Through Europe and Morocco", regaled Pauline with tales of bad habits picked up, friendships made, and knowledge gained.

Frommers.com columnist, and Economic Liberties Project fellow, William McGee was our first guest, discussing how DOGE's cuts will affect the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Then Toby Streett, of CBDEEME.com, came on to chat about sleep and travel, specifically what you need to know if you need to fly with products that contain CBD or THC.

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Fly Brother is in its third season. Ernest White II is its erudite host, and he discussed how he finds people to interview, cold water surfing, his favorite part of British Columbia, the geology of the Faroe Island, and more.

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Andrew Middleton, cartographer, "Map Philosopher" and owner of Rhode Island's Map Center, was our first guest. Then Shannon Simms discussed her recent New York Times article about what items need to be in your emergency travel stash.

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Jacqueline Kavanagh, of Clipper Round the World, an 11-month race around the globe that takes paying amateurs as crew, was our first guest. She was followed by Nina Nazionale of the New York Historical museum, discussing their upcoming exhibit "Dining in Transit", which "showcases the innovative ways ocean liners, trains, and airplanes catered to passengers’ appetites and expectations during the first half of the 20th century".

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Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post discussed a new scam targeting male vacationers in Brazil, plus what rising anger at Trump Administration' policies and pronouncements may mean for travelers. Then, author Sophie Stuber talked about her recent New York Times article on what you need to know to survive a hotel fire.

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Los Angeles: Is It Open for Visitors Right Now? Plus a Chat with Kathy McCabe of the PBS TV Show "Dream of Europe".

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Kurt Repanshek of NationalParksTraveler.org talked with Pauline about what the widespread layoffs at the National Parks will mean for travelers in the coming weeks and months

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Jen Rose Smith discussed her recent article for Afar magazine about a new type of adventure vacation, involving being dropped off alone on a desert island. Then Laura Begley Bloom, author of the Transformative Travel column on Forbes.com, talked about all the issues involved in immigrating away from the U.S.A. and where you should go.

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Miles Howard, former worker at the White Mountains Appalachian Mountain Community huts, discussed his recent Boston Globe piece on the challenges facing these backcountry delights. Then New York Times writer Caren Osten Gerszberg talked about vacations created by experts to help "rekindle the spark".

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Ashley Akin Brantley, author of the just released "Frommer's Nashville and Memphis" was our first guest. Then Travis Pitman, CEO of the tour marketplace site TourRadar, came on to discuss how to find the right tour for your interests.

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PBS' own Samantha Brown, host of "Places to Love", was our guest this week, in celebration of her 25 years as a TV travel show host.

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Jason Cochran, California resident and Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, was our first guest. Along with Los Angeles travel, he and Pauline discussed identity theft scams that involve travel, and good and bad new developments in New York City. Then Dawn Gilbertson of the Wall Street Journal joined Pauline to discuss how resorts are handling poolside chair issues.

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Eliot Stein, Author of "Custodians of Wonder" discussed his superb book, homing in on ancient music traditions in Mali, Incan grass bridge makers in Peru, and the world's rarest pasta in Sardinia.

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David Brodie, Canada's most popular travel podcast host (Travel in Ten), gave no-nonsense advice about the highlights of each province and territory...and where they fall short

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Madagascar, Ghent, El Salvador, and the Marshall Islands were four of the final seven of the best places to go in 2025, as discussed by Frommer's staffers Jason Cochran, Pauline Frommer, and Zac Thompson.

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Our Editor's Round Table continues with a discuss of Greenland, Slovenia, Grand Cayman, Hobart, Nashville, Tuscon, and Brixen by the Frommers.com team: Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer.

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Jane Austen's England, Japan's Osaka, Bolivia, Universal Epic Universe, Cayuhoga National Park in Ohio, Barbuda and Crete were the topics for this episode, discussed by Frommer's staffers Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer

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Linda Watanabe McFerrin, one of the editors and authors of an illuminating book of essays called "Wandering in American Deserts: Discovery, Visions, Redemption" was our guest and discussed the Salton Sea, Death Valley and Grand Escalante.

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Pauline Frommer discusses her father's remarkable life and legacy with Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran

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Tommy Silk, the author of the popular Instagram account and now new book of that name ("Hidden Landmarks of New York: A Tour of the City's Most Overlooked Buildings") joined Pauline for a fascinating discussion of NYC's history, architecture and landmarking practices.

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Seth Kugel, author of the Tripped Up column for the New York Times, discussed the issues that can occur when you book a flight on a partner airline with loyalty points. Then Jonathan Coleman, CEO of Untours, talked about their unusual trips, and where your money goes when you book them.