Τα καλύτερα Frommers Travel podcast (2024)

Episode Notes 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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S1E559 - Airline Cancellation Nightmare, Plus Traveling Like a Local While Doing Good 29:22

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Episode Notes 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.…

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S1E558 - First Dog to Walk Around the World: We Speak to Her Owner About Their Amazing 7 Year Jouney 29:00

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Episode Notes Tom Turcich, author of the new book "The World Walk: 7 Years, 28,000 Miles, 6 Continents, A Grand Meditation, One Step at a Time" was our guest

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S1E557 - Important Authors' Homes: Why and How to Visit Them. Plus Are Airline Loyalty Programs Pyramid Schemes? 39:00

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Episode Notes Tess Chakkalakal and Brock Clarke of the Dead Writers Podcast were our first guests, arguing (between themselves) about whether or not you should make pilgrimages to the homes of authors you like. This was followed by Frommers.com columnist Bill McGee, discussing why air miles are not as useful as they used to be and what the Departme…

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S1E556 - Fewer Pat Downs, More Laughs at the Airport 30:00

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Episode Notes David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, was our first guest, on to discuss the technical and diplomatic innovations that will be making airport security more effective, and less invasive for passengers. Then Vera Santamaria, show runner for Hulu's new airport-set comedy "How to Die Alone," talked ab…

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S1E555 - New England's "Unprecedented" Leaf Peeping Season This Year, Plus What's Ahead for Ski Vacations in 2024/25 30:59

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Episode Notes Jim Salge, Foliage Expert for Yankee Magazine, Came On to Discuss What He Can, and Can't, Predict This Year. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs Talked About New Developments at Ski Resorts Across the United States.

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S1E554 - London in 2025 Plus A Non-Safari Way to Tour Kenya 32:00

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Episode Notes Jason Cochran, author of the just released guidebook Frommer's London, discussed how to visit affordably, recent changes the city has seen, and London's sizzling theater scene. Then Alex Kamau, founder of Let's Drift, talked about how international travelers can do daylong experiences with Kenyans when in country.…

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S1E553 - Bangkok to Barcelona on Foot 30:30

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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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S1E552 - How to Get a Free Cruise, Controversial Florida Plans and Bye Bye Passport Stamps 30:00

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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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S1E551 - Relocation Deals on RV's and Rental Cars, Plus a Stellar Greek Opportunity 30:00

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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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S1E550 - Hellish Destinations....That Make for Great Vacations 34:00

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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. 34:00

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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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S1E548 - Floating Vacations 32:00

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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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S1E547 - Following The Path of Homer's Odyssey 28:00

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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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S1E546 - Las Vegas in 2024 29:00

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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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S1E545 - Life Changing Travel to Rome 37:00

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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 42:00

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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 30:00

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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 42:30

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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 36:00

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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 37:03

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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 35:03

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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 40:00

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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 35:00

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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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S1E561 - Remembering Arthur Frommer 41:01

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S1E560 - Hidden Landmarks of New York 34:00

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S1E559 - Airline Cancellation Nightmare, Plus Traveling Like a Local While Doing Good 29:22

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S1E558 - First Dog to Walk Around the World: We Speak to Her Owner About Their Amazing 7 Year Jouney 29:00

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S1E557 - Important Authors' Homes: Why and How to Visit Them. Plus Are Airline Loyalty Programs Pyramid Schemes? 39:00

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S1E556 - Fewer Pat Downs, More Laughs at the Airport 30:00

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S1E555 - New England's "Unprecedented" Leaf Peeping Season This Year, Plus What's Ahead for Ski Vacations in 2024/25 30:59

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S1E554 - London in 2025 Plus A Non-Safari Way to Tour Kenya 32:00

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S1E553 - Bangkok to Barcelona on Foot 30:30

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S1E552 - How to Get a Free Cruise, Controversial Florida Plans and Bye Bye Passport Stamps 30:00

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S1E551 - Relocation Deals on RV's and Rental Cars, Plus a Stellar Greek Opportunity 30:00

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S1E550 - Hellish Destinations....That Make for Great Vacations 34:00

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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. 34:00

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S1E548 - Floating Vacations 32:00

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S1E547 - Following The Path of Homer's Odyssey 28:00

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S1E546 - Las Vegas in 2024 29:00

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S1E545 - Life Changing Travel to Rome 37:00

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S1E544 - Maine Vacations: What's New and Notable. Plus a Look at Dehumanizing Travel Tech 42:00

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S1E543 - Ben Franklin: World Traveler with Eric Weiner 30:00

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S1E542 - Azores Adventures & How to Look at Art 42:30

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S1E541 - Mass Tourism and the Journeyer 36:00

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S1E540 - Focus on France Part 2 37:03

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S1E539 - Focus on France, Part 1 35:03

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S1E538 - New England's Top Summer Travel Spots, Plus the Top Destinations for LGBTQIA+ Travelers 40:00

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S1E537 - Mindsets For Solo Travel with Wanderful's Beth Santos 35:00

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