237 episodes
The Frommer's Travel Show Pauline Frommer
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3.9 • 83 Ratings
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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.
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Best Outdoors and Spiritual Sights Across the United States
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Today's guests were Lori Erickson, author of "Every Step Is Home: A Spiritual Geography from Appalachia to Alaska; and Alyson Johnson, senior editor of National Geographic's brand new book "Great Outdoor USA: The Best Adventures for You Across 50 States" -
Visiting Vienna & Marseille, Plus Australia's Splendid Wine Scene
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Pauline spoke about her recent travels to those splendid European cities. Then she interviewed Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross, authors of "How to Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book" -
Self-Driving Barge Tours in France
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Pauline discussed her recent adventures on the historic Canal du Midi. Then Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran talked about his recent Transatlantic voyage aboard the Queen Mary II. -
Best Places to Visit in California, Plus New Ways to Save $$$ When You're Traveling with Friends
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Paulette Perhach discussed her recent New York Times piece on how to travel with folks who may have bigger travel budgets than you do. Then, Los Angeles Times' Travel Reporter Christopher Reynolds talked about secret areas of Yosemite National Park, the blossoming Downtown LA arts and culinary scene, and more. -
How to Travel to the 2024 Olympics, a Commemoration of the Korean War at the Library of Congress and Fake Guidebooks
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It's almost, but not quite too late to plan an Olympic vacation for next summer in France. Will Whiston, of On Location (the official tourism partner of the Olympics), gives advice. Then Monica Mohindra of the LOC's Veterans Project discussed new exhibitions there in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. Finally Pauline talked about how Amazon-users are accidentally buying useless AI-generated guidebooks on that platform. -
Cruise Issues in 2023, From Cannabis to Crowds and More
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Frommers.com's Editor in Chief joined Pauline to discuss the legality of weed on the high seas, plus he gave a preview of his upcoming Queen Mary cruise. Then Carolyn Spencer Brown of Cruise Media, discussed strategies for avoiding crowds in port towns, how river cruises are handling low water situations today, and more.
Customer Reviews
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Very high, audio quality so points for that.
Meh. That’s all I got l for the actual content.
Frommer podcasts are stellar ⭐️
The Pauline Frommer podcasts are really informative and entertaining to listen to. All the knowledge imparted is invaluable and beyond helpful. Because of these podcasts I’ve been open to more travel possibilities and the options are endlessly exciting.
They know their stuff!
Always informative and as a bonus always interesting and entertaining