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Authors Jess Moss and Kaeli Conforti of the just released "Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, DC" discussed the myriad of changes the capital has experienced over the last 2 years, and how those will shift the visitor experience.

S1E446 - Italy's Great Cities, Plus Italian Food Rules Apr 03, 2022

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Elizabeth Heath, one of the authors of "Frommer's EasyGuide to Rome, Florence and Venice" gives advice on the new attractions opened during the pandemic, changes coming to "The Boot", and the magic phrase that signals the start of a meal.

S1E445 - 2022's New Thrill Rides & A New Way to Save on Hotels Mar 27, 2022

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Frommers.com Managing Editor Zac Thompson came aboard first, to discuss the unusually large number of coasters and other rides debuting this year. Then Nate Ritter of Room Steals discussed his new website and Chrome Extension

S1E444 - Roadtrips with a Broadway Star, and On Louisiana's Civil Rights Trail Mar 20, 2022

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Sharon Wheatley, of the musical "Come From Away", joined us to discuss her new travel memoir "Drive: Stories from Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere". The book recounts a 3-month-long RV adventure at the height of the pandemic. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs talked about the moving sights to be experienced on a brand new road itinerary dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement.

S1E443 - Best Hotel Booking Websites & Avoiding Lodging Scams Mar 13, 2022

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Travel writer Reid Bramblett came on first to discuss his bi-annual study ranking the top (and bottom) hotel booking sites. Then Adam Levin, host of "What the Hack" and founder of CyberScout, discussed current vacation rental and hotel scams.

S1E442 - Best North American Campgrounds, Plus Good News for Travelers Who Use Wheelchairs Mar 06, 2022

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Joe Yogerst, author of National Geographic's latest book "50 States, 500 Campgrounds" was our first guest today, followed by author/activist Cory Lee discussing his new travel foundation.

S1E441 - Backlash Against the Disney Parks, New European Protocols, and Galveston's Black History Feb 27, 2022

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Jason Cochran joined Pauline to discuss some of the most recent travel developments, and one very sneaky travel hack. Then historian Sam Collins talked about one of the Galveston's most important figures.

S1E440 - "How to Be Italian" with Author Maria Pasquale, Plus How to Sleep Well in a Hotel Room Feb 20, 2022

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A look at the passionate, philosophical, rapturously beautiful controlled chaos that is modern day Italy. Plus a discussion of some of the latest findings by sleep scientists, on why it's so difficult to snooze in new places—and their hacks for doing so.

S1E439 - New Mexico Vacations, The CDC's New Rules for Cruising, And More Feb 13, 2022

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Pauline was joined this week Nicole Barker, of the New Mexico Tourism Board, to discuss travel to that wondrous state. She also covers what's new for travel to New Zealand, the cruise landscape and more

S1E438 - A Look at Paris In 2022 With Frommer's Author Anna Brooke Feb 06, 2022

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When will Notre Dame be reopened? What are the changes coming to Parisian hotels? What are the city's new attractions? These questions, and more, are discussed in this City of Light episode.