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:

S1E467 - Airbnb Snafus & How to Get the Most Out of Long Solo Drives Sep 18, 2022

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New York Times columnist Seth Kugel came on to discuss disturbing catfishing incidents on the lodgings giant's platform. Then Nevin Martell, writer for the Washington Post, talked about how to make really long road trips rejuvenating for those driving alone.

S1E466 - California's Redwood Empire & Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship Sep 11, 2022

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Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran joined Pauline to discuss her recent trip along the northern coast of California, and his journey from Iceland to Amsterdam on the debut sailing of the Norwegian Prima.

S1E465 - Adventures in Paris, Nice, Copenhagen and Amsterdam Sep 04, 2022

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Veronica Stewart-Frommer, lead singer of the band Melt (and Pauline's daughter—you hear her song at the end of each podcast) came on to discuss New Nordic cuisine, the Grand Hammam of Paris, how to do Nice right, Amsterdam's challenges, and why Copenhagen is the "world's happiest city."

S1E464 - Fall Foliage Predictions and An Exciting New Travel Magazine Aug 21, 2022

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Aimee Tucker of NewEngland.com joined us to discuss what areas of that region will be most vibrant in the coming season, and when. Then Sabine Bergmann, one of the founders of the online travel publication Hidden Compass, revealed what their most controversial stories have been, and what makes this exciting new project viable.

S1E463 - Wacky Travel Gadgets, Exercise in Airports, and Why Wine Tastings Are Better With Advance Reservations Aug 14, 2022

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Jason Cochran started the show, talking about new developments in travel and some of the odder gadgets he like. Then the Wall Street Journal's Jen Murphy discussed how people are helping their health in airport terminals. Finally wine expert Michael Green (http://MichaelGreen.com) discussed how to get the most out of winery visits

S1E462 - Incorporating Puzzles Into Your Travels, Plus Airline Lounges in 2022 Aug 04, 2022

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A.J. Jacobs, author of "The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life", discussed vacations with a puzzle element. Then the New York Times' Elaine Glusac talked about how airport lounges are proliferating and changing

S1E461 - Arizona Vacations Jul 31, 2022

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Greg McNamee and Amy Silverman, the authors of the just released guidebook Frommer's Arizona, joined Pauline to discuss what's new in the state, its hidden gems and the best ways to do the Grand Canyon.

S1E460 - Why Air Travel Is In Chaos Now (and What Can Be Done) Plus Making the Most of National Parks This Summer Jul 25, 2022

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Bill McGee of the American Economic Liberties Project discusses the roots of USA's airline problems, and the fixes that could make things better. Then Kurt Repanshek of National Parks Traveler discusses his new guide to RVing in the Parks, and gives excellent advice on where to go now.

S1E459 - Overnight Amtrak Journeys and Why Cruises Are So Cheap Right Now Jul 17, 2022

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Erika Mailman discusses her recent Washington Post piece on the choices travelers need to make before they book an overnight journey on Amtrak (and why the experience has improved). Then Cruise Critic's Managing Editor Chris Gray Faust discussed the pros (big discounts, new ships) and cons (understaffing) of high seas vacations in 2022

S1E458 - The New Disney Wish, Dijon France And Sustainable Aviation Developments Jul 10, 2022

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Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, was the guest today. He and Pauline discussed their recent travels on the high seas, to France, and to the Rolls Royce factory in the U.K.