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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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Over 55? An Innovative New Program Will Take You To Europe for a Month (Or Two) So You Can Experience Slow Travel at Its Finest
4d ago00:32:48Tap to summarizeFor the text, we can have: Andrew Motiwalla, founder of the travel company The Good Life Abroad, talks about his innovative program which allows those over the age of 55 to live in top European cities for a month or two, and do so with an inbuilt social network and the help of an onsite travel manager. #Travel #HappyRetirement #RetirementLifeNote: This is a sponsored podcast.The Good Life Abroad: https://thegoodlifeabroad.com/locations?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=frommer-travel)
Transcribe →Peter Greenberg Discusses Maine, Tahiti, and Flying Today
2w ago00:30:45Tap to summarizePBS TV host Peter Greenberg’s latest shows “Hidden Maine” and “Hidden Tahiti” will be debuting this fall. He discussed some of the topics they cover on the programs, as well as why airfares are so high right now to just about everywhere. If you're enjoying the Frommer's Travel Show, why not subscribe and leave us a nice review? We are so grateful for your support!#Travel @PeterGreenberg #Airfares #Tahiti #Maine #VisitMaine #AcadianNationalPark #MarquesasIslands
Transcribe →Stromboli, Sicily; Chincoteague, VA; The Hebrides off the Coast of Scotland; Michoacan, Mexico; and Antarctica All Via the Wonderful Stories of the newly released “The Best Women’s Travel Writing”.
3w ago00:37:49Tap to summarizeLavinia Spalding, editor of "The Best Women’s Travel Writing,” discusses how Roxanne Gay, Susan Orlean, Ann Hood, Marcia DeSanctis and others bring the world’s most fascinating destinations to literary life in the 13th edition of this spectacular collection of essays. #Sicily #Chincoteague #Virginia #Hebrides #Michoacan #Mexico #Antarctica #Travel #BookNerd
Transcribe →Credit Card vs. Regular Travel Insurance, Authentic B&B’s and Reading Vacations with Elaine Glusac, Frugal Traveler Columnist for the NY Times.
4w ago00:26:39Tap to summarizeElaine Glusac, New York Times columnist discusses how Bed and Breakfast Inns are changing in the era of Airbnb. She also discusses the how to’s of how to file a travel insurance claim, and which type of insurance to get, plus the boom in reading vacations.
Transcribe →Fishing Vacations: Advice from Peter Miller, Host of Uncharted Waters on Discovery
Jul 500:31:51Tap to summarizeWhat should you look in when hiring a captain, and what’s the best way to rent a boat? What are some of the top places to try a fishing vacation for the first time, and what sort of critters should you stalk? How can you make sure you’re doing no harm to the environment when you hit the open seas? How can you get children interested in fishing? Peter Miller, 3 time World Sailfish Champion, and host of the Discovery Network’s documentary series “Uncharted Waters," patiently answered these questions and many more. #fishingholiday, #fishingtravel, #gonefishing, #fishinglife
Transcribe →Homer's The Odyssey: A Discussion of the World's First Travel Book with Phil Cousineau
Jun 2800:31:04Tap to summarizeWith a blockbuster film on the horizon, Phil Cousineau has written the ideal companion book "The Wisdom of the Odyssey: 24 Life Lessons from Homer's Epic". In this episode, we discuss where you can go to see some of the places where The Odyssey was set, why the book still rings true today, and ways to incorporate mythology and folklore into your own travels. Cousineau is the author of the iconic travel book "The Art of Pilgrimage" and the long-time host of the PBS TV series "Global Spirit".Mentioned in this episode:*Homer*The Illiad*The Odyssey*PTSD*Ithaca*Corfu*Athens*Sicily*Crete*Mycenae*Matt Damon*Zendaya
Transcribe →An American Revolution Road Trip, Created by PBS Star Darley Newman
Jun 2100:39:19Tap 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.
Transcribe →Amsterdam Today, Plus a Soupçon of Paris
Jun 1400:37:27Tap 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.
Transcribe →Antoni Porowski’s Insights Into the Best of London, Paris, and Mexico City
Jun 700:33:49Tap 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.
Transcribe →Beyond Shoofly Pie: Rediscovering Lancaster County, PA
May 3100:31:55Tap 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.
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