Places & Travel
**The Frommer’s Travel Show**

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.

Latest Episodes:

S1E477 - Skiing & Rail Biking: What You Need to Know About These Two Types of Exercise-Rich Vacation Activities Dec 11, 2022

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Author and ski expert David Goodman discussed the changing price structures, demographics, and focus of the ski industry. Then Rebecca Deurlein talked about how decommissioned rail beds are becoming the center of a new and exciting vacation activity.

S1E476 - The Best Places to Go in 2023 Dec 04, 2022

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The Frommer's core team—Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer—discuss the picks that Frommer's authors worldwide made for the most appealing destinations to visit in the coming year.

S1E475 - How Climate Change Will Affect Wine Vacations, Plus a Discussion on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Travel Nov 20, 2022

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Brian Freedman, author of "Crushed: How A Changine Climate Is Altering The Way We Drink" was our first guest, followed by Tonya Fitzpatrick, co-founder of World Footprints.

S1E474 - A Look at Estonia, Plus How To Eat With Locals In Their Homes Worldwide Nov 06, 2022

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Jean-Michel Petit, founder of the terrific website EatWith, was our first guest, discussing how his site vets experiences for travelers, and what dining with locals is like in different cities around the world. Then Maria Tuttocuore of Visit Estonia discussed the lures of that Baltic nation.

S1E473 - Wonders of the Night Sky and the California Desert, Plus Holland America's 150th Celebration Oct 31, 2022

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Frommers.com's Jason Cochran discussed road tripping to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park, Pauline talked about her recent visit to HAL's newest ship, and Andrew Fazekas, lead author of Nat Geo's new "Stargazer's Atlas", revealed how to stargaze more effectively when on vacation.

S1E472 - The Best Food Journeys on the Planet Oct 23, 2022

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Glen Mutel, editor of National Geographic's "Food Journey's of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe, talked turkey (and baguettes, and top food markets and more)

S1E471 - Meditations on Travel with Rolf Potts Oct 16, 2022

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The celebrated author of the book "Vagabonding" joined us to discuss his new book "The Vagabonds Way" and such topics as why time elongates when you're in a new place, the benefits of traveling with your parents, and much more.

S1E470 - How to Help Strays When You Travel, Working Vacations and the Philly Food Scene Oct 08, 2022

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The Emmy Award Winning Host of Check Please Philly!, Kae Lani Palmisano, discussed foodie travel and the dining opportunities of the City of Brotherly Love. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs joined us to discuss how to trade labor for room and board on vacation, and how tourists can help street dogs and cats.

S1E469 - Why We Travel with Patricia Schultz Oct 02, 2022

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The author of the best selling "1000 Things to See Before You Die" discusses her new book, which explores the 100 reasons to see the world.

S1E468 - West Virginian Wonders Plus What To Do About Resort Fees Sep 25, 2022

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Jason Cochran interviewed Pauline about her recent West Virginia trip. Then, consumer advocate Chris Elliott came on to talk about how travelers can, and can't, get out of all the extra fees hotels and airlines are charging right now.