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The Frommer's Travel Show
Hosted by Pauline Frommer · EN
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's (1929-2024) seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America's most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur Frommer's daughter, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what's happening in the world of travel today. Topics range from the most appealing destinations, to money-saving and enjoyment-enhancing trends, to books and TV shows that bring travel into your daily life, and more. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Samantha Brown, Andrew McCarthy, Frances Mayes, Jason Cochran, travel journalists from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications.
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An American Revolution Road Trip, Created by PBS Star Darley Newman
4d ago00:40:52Tap to summarizeIn her new book “Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America’s Founding Journey”, PBS T.V. host Darley Newman has found a number of vacation-worthy sites and activities that bring history to life. In this episode, she discusses what to see and do in Princeton, New Jersey; Brandywine, Pennsylvania; and Charleston, South Carolina.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →Amsterdam Today, Plus a Soupçon of Paris
2w ago00:38:59Tap to summarizePauline Frommer discusses her recent trip to Amsterdam and Paris with Frommers.com’s Editor In Chief Jason Cochran. The discussion ranged from Amsterdam’s painful World War II history, to 17th century Dutch drinking games, to what it’s like to attend a traditional wedding in Paris, the how to’s of getting into some of the top sights in each city, and much, much more.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →Antoni Porowski’s Insights Into the Best of London, Paris, and Mexico City
3w ago00:35:21Tap to summarizeNetflix star Antoni Porowski (Queer Eye) has teamed up with National Geographic for a new T.V. show called “Best in the World with Antoni Porowski”. We discussed how the main engineer behind London’s Big Ben keeps it ticking, Paris’ cycling culture and secret historic furniture warehouse, Lucha Libre in Mexico City, and much more. Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →Beyond Shoofly Pie: Rediscovering Lancaster County, PA
4w ago00:33:27Tap to summarizeLancaster County, PA has a new cultural center, the nation’s premier rock & roll tour hub, compelling historic sites, intriguing 2026 events, and yes, Amish culture, making it a top summer vacation destination. We discussed what’s new, and what’s often overlooked, with Jeff Vasser of Discover Lancaster.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →A Spotlight on Sugar Land, Texas
May 2400:30:15Tap to summarizeOne of the fastest growing cities in the United States is yet to be discovered by tourists. We talked with Alison Brooks, of Visit Sugar Land, about why it could be a nice addition to any Texas vacation.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →Minnesota: What’s New and What’s Always Exciting In This Water-Blessed State
May 1700:33:26Tap to summarizeEvents in Minnesota over the last year have made the state seem like a “no go” zone. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth.We talked with Visit Minnesota’s Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty about why vacationing there this year will not only the support the brave Minnesotans who filled our TV screens over the last 8 months, it could also be the trip of a lifetime.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →Actor/Author Andrew McCarthy Travels the Length of the USA to Learn More About Male Friendship
May 1000:36:37Tap to summarizeAndrew McCarthy, star of such iconic films as Pretty in Pink and Less Than Zero, is also an accomplished travel writer. His latest book “Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America” tells of a roadtrip from New York to California during which McCarthy visited old friends and dropped in on both quirky backwaters and places of historic importance. Along the way, he learns from the men he meets on the road what friendship means and why it’s a crucial element in a well rounded life. Pauline Frommer discusses the book and journey with McCarthy in today’s podcast.Mentioned in this podcast:White Sands National ParkPoint Pleasant, West VirginiaWink, TexasClarksdale, MississippiOxford, MississippiThe BluesRoy OrbisonElvis PresleyEmmett TillDon GeorgeBook PassageAbraham LincolnOakland, CaliforniaFriendshipAlzheimersHeart DiseaseMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →Dude Ranch Vacations: Their Surprisingly Long History, And Why It’s A Type of Holiday to Consider
May 300:37:14Tap to summarizeThe Dude Rancher’s Association is turning 100 years old in 2026. We talked with Bryce Albright, the Executive Director of that organization about how this vacation activity started, the wide variety of ranch vacations that are available today, safety standards, costs, and unusual places to try dude ranching.Mentioned in this episode:MontanaWyomingArizonaCaliforniaNew MexicoOregonTexasWashington StateDude RanchingTrail RidesHorsemanshipKlondike RanchAbsaroka RanchGrand TetonsTravelFamily TravelMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →The Roots of Asian Food In Europe
Apr 2600:31:01Tap to summarizeThe latest season of Lucky Chow with Danielle Chang is now available on PBS, and it concentrates on the boom in Asian cuisine, and Asian-influenced restaurants, in some of Europe’s most food-obsessed cities. Pauline Frommer talked with host Danielle Chang about how definitions of authenticity are shifting when it comes to food, how the colonial histories of both France and the United Kingdom have shaped their contemporary food cultures, and why Swedish farmers are now growing a variety of new crops.Mentioned in this episode:StockholmParisLondonBerlinCeltuceFarm-to-table cuisineChinese FoodVietnamese FoodSushiFood as ArtTravelFoodie TravelMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
Transcribe →Travelling With Your Pet
Apr 1900:26:19Tap to summarizeDanielle Gelfand wrote about the how to’s of taking your dog or cat on the road for the New York Times. She shared some tips with host Pauline Frommer.#Travel #PetTravel #PetVacations #WeLoveDogs #WeLoveCatsMentioned in this episode:Microchips for petsDr. Michael Q. BaileyAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationRover.comArizonaNevadaCar TripsPet Proofing Hotel RoomsPet Friendly HotelsMystic, ConnecticutStonington, ConnecticutUnited States Department of AgricultureWag.comPet Sitters InternationalMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network
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