The Frommer's Travel Show

Pauline Frommer
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The Frommer's Travel Show

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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Best Places to Go in 2025, Part 1

    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

    30 min

  2. DEC 1

    Wandering in American Deserts

    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.

    29 min

  3. NOV 21

    Remembering Arthur Frommer

    Episode Notes Pauline Frommer discusses her father's remarkable life and legacy with Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran

    41 min

  4. OCT 27

    Hidden Landmarks of New York

    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.

    34 min

  5. OCT 20

    Airline Cancellation Nightmare, Plus Traveling Like a Local While Doing Good

    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.

    29 min

  6. OCT 13

    First Dog to Walk Around the World: We Speak to Her Owner About Their Amazing 7 Year Jouney

    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

    29 min

  7. OCT 6

    Important Authors' Homes: Why and How to Visit Them. Plus Are Airline Loyalty Programs Pyramid Schemes?

    Episode Notes Tess Chakkalakal and Brock Clarke of the Dead Writers Podcast were our first guests, arguing (between themselves) about whether or not you should make pilgrimages to the homes of authors you like. This was followed by Frommers.com columnist Bill McGee, discussing why air miles are not as useful as they used to be and what the Department of Transportation is doing about that.

    39 min

  8. SEP 29

    Fewer Pat Downs, More Laughs at the Airport

    Episode Notes David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, was our first guest, on to discuss the technical and diplomatic innovations that will be making airport security more effective, and less invasive for passengers. Then Vera Santamaria, show runner for Hulu's new airport-set comedy "How to Die Alone," talked about how the show recreates the inner workings of JFK.

    30 min
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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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  • Creator
    Pauline Frommer
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    289
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016 Frommer's. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Frommer's Travel Show

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