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:

S1E407 - Biking Route 66, Plus An Expert's Take On How Covid 19 Will Affect the Travel Experience in the Coming Months Jun 20, 2021

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Today's guests are journalist Michael Sean Comerford who cycled 2500 miles along the Mother Road; and Dr. Vincent Gupta discussing how the pandemic is affecting cruising and road trips

S1E406 - Why Summer of 2021 Travel May Be Challenging, Plus a Discussion with Georgina Lawton About Life Changing Travel for Women of Color Jun 13, 2021

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Jason Cochran discussed many of the common problems vacationers are encountering on the road, then Lawton discussed her book "Black Girl Take the World: The Travel Bible for Black Women with Boundless Wanderlust".

S1E405 - What It's Like to Take a Roadtrip Now, Plus Developments at American Theme Parks Jun 06, 2021

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Washington Post writer Kate Silver discussed her recent driving vacation in the Carolinas and Kentucky, and then Robert Niles of Theme Park Insider chatted about new rides, ways to save money, and more

S1E404 - The Watery Delights of Northern Michigan May 30, 2021

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Pauline is back from a visit, and discusses a new water trail (for kayakers), the how to's of fly fishing, sailing options from Mackinac Island, and with guest Kevin Klein of the Travel City Airport why visiting this summer will be less costly and more convenient.

S1E403 - Traveling in the Glow of "The Simpsons", A Look At Disney World Today and More May 23, 2021

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Mike Reiss, a long-time writer of the TV show "The Simpsons" joined Pauline to talk about how his Simpson's affiliation affects his travel (and led to him starting a podcast); and Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, reported on his recent research trip to Orlando, what's coming for cruising, and developments in New York City

S1E402 - Oregon Through A Historic Lens and How Iceland Changed the World May 16, 2021

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Authors Tony Perrotet and Eagil Bjarnonson were Pauline's guest, discussing Tony's recent road trip through Eastern Oregon and how Iceland has long kicked above its weight in world history.

S1E401 - Travel for Moms & Grandmas--with PBS's Samantha Brown and the Authors of "Grand Dishes" May 09, 2021

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The TV star shares her experiences and tips for traveling with children; and we took a look at a new cookbook cum travelogue by Anastasia Miari & Iska Lupton that explores the recipes and lives of Grandmothers around the globe.

S1E400 - Travel to "Blue Spaces", Beverly Cleary's Portland and What You Need to Know About Pandemic-Era Travel Insurance Apr 28, 2021

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Karen Gardiner on how being near water affects your well-being, Ann Mah discussed her literary pilgrimage to the state of Oregon, and Stan Sandberg, of TravelInsurance.com, had some insights into on what is—and isn't covered—by standard travel insurance policies during a pandemic.

S1E399 - Etiquette at Nude Beaches, a New Budget Airline, Best US Roads for Motorcyclists and More Apr 18, 2021

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Joining Pauline in conversation are Frommers.com's Jason Cochran, and USA Today writer Larry Bleiburg.

S1E398 - Provence in the Spotlight Plus Developments in Cruising and Airline Fees Apr 12, 2021

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Frommers.com Editors Jason Cochran and Zac Thompson Joined Pauline to discuss the latest travel news, then photographer Francois Simon called in from France to discuss his spectacular new book "Provence Glory".