The Frommer's Travel Show
Travel
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America's most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur's daughter, and business partner, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what's happening in the world of travel today. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Arthur Frommer, Jason Cochran, travel journalists from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications.
Location:
United States
Description:
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America's most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur's daughter, and business partner, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what's happening in the world of travel today. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Arthur Frommer, Jason Cochran, travel journalists from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications.
Twitter:
@Frommers
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.frommers.com/
Episodes
S1E577 - Maps: What They Show About Us and the World We Inhabit, Plus What Packable Items Are Necessary for Good Trips?
3/23/2025
Episode Notes
Andrew Middleton, cartographer, "Map Philosopher" and owner of Rhode Island's Map Center, was our first guest. Then Shannon Simms discussed her recent New York Times article about what items need to be in your emergency travel stash.
Duration:00:42:00
S1E576 - Race Round the World on a Clipper Ship? Here's How. Plus Historic Train, Plane and Ocean Liner Meals
3/16/2025
Episode Notes
Jacqueline Kavanagh, of Clipper Round the World, an 11-month race around the globe that takes paying amateurs as crew, was our first guest. She was followed by Nina Nazionale of the New York Historical museum, discussing their upcoming exhibit "Dining in Transit", which "showcases the innovative ways ocean liners, trains, and airplanes catered to passengers’ appetites and expectations during the first half of the 20th century".
Duration:00:35:00
S1E575 - Warning! Hotel Fires, Dating Scams, and Rising Anti-Americanism Mean Travelers Need to Take More Precautions on the Road
3/9/2025
Episode Notes
Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post discussed a new scam targeting male vacationers in Brazil, plus what rising anger at Trump Administration' policies and pronouncements may mean for travelers. Then, author Sophie Stuber talked about her recent New York Times article on what you need to know to survive a hotel fire.
Duration:00:27:22
S1E574 - Los Angeles: Is It Open for Visitors Right Now? Plus a Chat with Kathy McCabe of the PBS TV Show "Dream of Europe"
3/2/2025
Episode Notes
Los Angeles: Is It Open for Visitors Right Now? Plus a Chat with Kathy McCabe of the PBS TV Show "Dream of Europe".
Duration:00:32:00
S1E573 - A Crisis for the U.S. National Park System
2/23/2025
Episode Notes
Kurt Repanshek of NationalParksTraveler.org talked with Pauline about what the widespread layoffs at the National Parks will mean for travelers in the coming weeks and months
Duration:00:25:54
S1E572 - Desert Island Survival Vacations, Plus Where to Move If You Decide to Leave the United States
2/16/2025
Episode Notes
Jen Rose Smith discussed her recent article for Afar magazine about a new type of adventure vacation, involving being dropped off alone on a desert island. Then Laura Begley Bloom, author of the Transformative Travel column on Forbes.com, talked about all the issues involved in immigrating away from the U.S.A. and where you should go.
Duration:00:35:00
S1E571 - Are New Hampshire's Mountain Huts Endangered? Plus a Look at Sexual Intimacy Retreats
2/9/2025
Episode Notes
Miles Howard, former worker at the White Mountains Appalachian Mountain Community huts, discussed his recent Boston Globe piece on the challenges facing these backcountry delights. Then New York Times writer Caren Osten Gerszberg talked about vacations created by experts to help "rekindle the spark".
Duration:00:24:47
S1E570 - Nashville & Memphis: Best Strategies for a Visit. Plus a Look at TourRadar, a Marketplace for Finding Both Group, and Personalized, Tours
2/2/2025
Episode Notes
Ashley Akin Brantley, author of the just released "Frommer's Nashville and Memphis" was our first guest. Then Travis Pitman, CEO of the tour marketplace site TourRadar, came on to discuss how to find the right tour for your interests.
Duration:00:36:00
S1E569 - Samantha Brown on Rainy Season Costa Rica, East Germany, and More
1/26/2025
Episode Notes
PBS' own Samantha Brown, host of "Places to Love", was our guest this week, in celebration of her 25 years as a TV travel show host.
Duration:00:27:55
S1E568 - Los Angeles: Can You Visit It Now or In the Near Future? Plus AI's Effect on Attraction Pricing, Lounge Chair Horders and More
1/19/2025
Episode Notes
Jason Cochran, California resident and Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, was our first guest. Along with Los Angeles travel, he and Pauline discussed identity theft scams that involve travel, and good and bad new developments in New York City. Then Dawn Gilbertson of the Wall Street Journal joined Pauline to discuss how resorts are handling poolside chair issues.
Duration:00:31:00
S1E567 - Customs, Crafts and Traditions Worldwide, and the Heroes Who Are Keeping Them Alive
1/12/2025
Episode Notes
Eliot Stein, Author of "Custodians of Wonder" discussed his superb book, homing in on ancient music traditions in Mali, Incan grass bridge makers in Peru, and the world's rarest pasta in Sardinia.
Duration:00:32:00
S1E566 - Canada's Provinces: Which to Visit and Which to Skip
1/5/2025
Episode Notes
David Brodie, Canada's most popular travel podcast host (Travel in Ten), gave no-nonsense advice about the highlights of each province and territory...and where they fall short
Duration:00:30:00
S1E565 - Best Places to Go in 2025, Part 3
12/22/2024
Episode Notes
Madagascar, Ghent, El Salvador, and the Marshall Islands were four of the final seven of the best places to go in 2025, as discussed by Frommer's staffers Jason Cochran, Pauline Frommer, and Zac Thompson.
Duration:00:32:00
S1E564 - Best Places to Go in 2025, Part II
12/15/2024
Episode Notes
Our Editor's Round Table continues with a discuss of Greenland, Slovenia, Grand Cayman, Hobart, Nashville, Tuscon, and Brixen by the Frommers.com team: Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer.
Duration:00:28:55
S1E563 - Best Places to Go in 2025, Part 1
12/8/2024
Episode Notes
Jane Austen's England, Japan's Osaka, Bolivia, Universal Epic Universe, Cayuhoga National Park in Ohio, Barbuda and Crete were the topics for this episode, discussed by Frommer's staffers Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer
Duration:00:30:00
S1E562 - Wandering in American Deserts
12/1/2024
Episode Notes
Linda Watanabe McFerrin, one of the editors and authors of an illuminating book of essays called "Wandering in American Deserts: Discovery, Visions, Redemption" was our guest and discussed the Salton Sea, Death Valley and Grand Escalante.
Duration:00:28:31
S1E561 - Remembering Arthur Frommer
11/21/2024
Episode Notes
Pauline Frommer discusses her father's remarkable life and legacy with Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran
Duration:00:41:01
S1E560 - Hidden Landmarks of New York
10/27/2024
Episode Notes
Tommy Silk, the author of the popular Instagram account and now new book of that name ("Hidden Landmarks of New York: A Tour of the City's Most Overlooked Buildings") joined Pauline for a fascinating discussion of NYC's history, architecture and landmarking practices.
Duration:00:34:00
S1E559 - Airline Cancellation Nightmare, Plus Traveling Like a Local While Doing Good
10/20/2024
Episode Notes
Seth Kugel, author of the Tripped Up column for the New York Times, discussed the issues that can occur when you book a flight on a partner airline with loyalty points. Then Jonathan Coleman, CEO of Untours, talked about their unusual trips, and where your money goes when you book them.
Duration:00:29:22
S1E558 - First Dog to Walk Around the World: We Speak to Her Owner About Their Amazing 7 Year Jouney
10/13/2024
Episode Notes
Tom Turcich, author of the new book "The World Walk: 7 Years, 28,000 Miles, 6 Continents, A Grand Meditation, One Step at a Time" was our guest
Duration:00:29:00