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Travel writer Beth Harpaz discussed why changing money is no longer necessary in many parts of Europe. Then John Lindley, of the Michigan RV & Campgroun Association, discussed solar powered RV's, and innovations at campgrounds across the United States

S1E456 - Around the World Travel Jun 19, 2022

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Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to visit every country on the planet, was our guest today.

S1E455 - New Orleans—How It Has Changed and What We Should be Celebrating Jun 12, 2022

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Diana Schwam and Lavinia Spalding, the authors of our just released "Frommer's EasyGuide to New York City" came on to talk food trends, how the history of the city is now being represented, and the particular ways nightlife is different in NOLA than anywhere else in the U.S.A.

S1E454 - Expedition Cruising & Summers in New England May 29, 2022

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Pauline discussed her visit to the brand new Viking Octantis expedition ship, and then welcomed Mel Allen, Editor of Yankee Magazine, to discuss travel in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut in the coming season

S1E453 - Volunteer Vacations with the U.S. Government May 22, 2022

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Washington Post writer Kate Silver discussed the truly wonderful opportunities that are available with the National Park Service, the Army Corps of Engineers and other departments. Then Sarah O'Brien, of Ark Behavioral Health, talked about sober vacations. Finally, Pauline discussed why it's going to be a surprisingly good summer for Americans to go to Europe and what the new Airbnb changes will mean for renters.

S1E452 - Cons and Pros of Loyalty Points, and Brazilian Travel with Seth Kugel May 15, 2022

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The New York Times' new "Tripped Up" columnist joined Pauline for a wide ranging discussion.

S1E451 - Paris, Rwanda and More with Travel Writer Marcia DeSanctis May 08, 2022

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The author of the wonderful new travel memoir "A Hard Place to Leave" discussed how to visit difficult places, why destinations are like people, how to travel alone and more.

S1E450 - Strangers We Meet On the Road Who Haunt Us May 02, 2022

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Colleen Kinder, editor of a wonderful new essay collection called "Letter to a Stranger" came on to talk about her rapturous new book—and the variety of human interactions when we travel

S1E449 - Hawaii in 2022 Apr 24, 2022

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Jeanne Cooper, author of the newly released "Frommer's Hawaii" guidebook, was this week's guest, discussing what's changed in the Aloha State in terms of pricing, lodging options, volunteer vacation opportunities, and more. Also discussed: the best island to pick for different types of vacationers.

S1E448 - What You Need to Know About Maine Vacations in 2022 Apr 17, 2022

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Brian Kevin, Editor of "Down East" magazine, and author of the just-released "Frommer's Maine Coast", talked about how Maine weathered the pandemic, why the summer season will start earlier this year, the state's newest parks, its flourishing food and beer scene, and more.