PODCAST
OnTravel.com
by Lasley/Harryman
Travel the world with Paul and Elizabeth Lasley through podcasts filled with insider know how and tips.
Episodes
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How American Queen Voyages Helped Restart Cruising in America
Join Elizabeth as she chats with American Queen Voyages' (formerly American Queen Steamboat Company) John Waggoner and learn how this U.S-based company was able to restart cruising in America after the long lockdown. The health and safety protocols the company established became a model for the...
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American Queen Voyages Ohio River Cruise, Part 4: Life on the River
Join Paul and Elizabeth for Part 4 of their Ohio River cruise aboard the American Queen Steamboat Company's (now American Queen Voyages) American Duchess. Learn about life on the river - what it's like to go through locks near small towns, where people line their cars and trucks up along the…
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American Queen Voyages Ohio River Cruise, Part 3: Kentucky Derby
Join Paul and Elizabeth for Part 3 of their enchanting Ohio River cruise aboard the American Queen Steamboat Company's (now American Queen Voyages) American Duchess. A highlight of the cruise for most passengers was a chance to attend the Kentucky Derby. Tune in as Paul and Elizabeth chat with...
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American Queen Voyages Ohio River Journey, Part 2: Steamboat Race
Join Paul and Elizabeth for Part 2 of their adventure on the Ohio River aboard the American Queen Steamboat Company's (now American Queen Voyages) American Duchess. Learn how the rivers of America were "the country's first superhighways," as Riverlorian Bobby Durham says. And experience the fun…
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An Enchanting Ohio River Cruise With American Queen Voyages, Part 1
Join Paul and Elizabeth as they cruise the Ohio River aboard the American Duchess, one of the paddle wheel riverboats of the American Queen Steamboat Company (now American Queen Voyages). Come aboard as they depart from Cincinnati and experience the wonder of river cruising in America's…
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What You Need to Know for the Perfect RV Vacation
In this still COVID-cautious world, RV travel is increasingly popular. Retired U.S. Marine gunnery sergeant Brian Demo joins Paul and Elizabeth to share his expertise as a mobile Master RV technician. Brian regularly answers questions from RV owners and renters at JustAnswer.com and blogs at...
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Travel Solo Safely – a Conversation With Self-Defense Expert Nicole Snell
Travel Solo Safely – a Conversation With Self-Defense Expert Nicole Snell As travel opens up again, women are eager to get out and experience the world, and many want to travel solo. But concerns about personal safety are often a concern. You don't have to be afraid to travel, says self-defense...
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EU Says "Open" - What That Means, Plus: A Bordeaux COVID Variant
LuxeAdventureTraveler's Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the European Union's recent recommendation for EU countries to open their borders to vaccinated visitors. But what does that really mean? EU countries are still sovereign nations and set their own rules. France…
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Canyons, Gorges, and Cliffs: Back to Nature Travel, Part 4
TheTravelCamel's Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth for the fourth installment in their series about Back to Nature Travel. This time, they take you to some of the world's most spectacular canyons, gorges, and cliffs. Learn about one of Australia's greatest natural wonders – that you might not...
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Has COVID-19 Made Travel Insurance a Smart Buy?
Allianz Travel Insurance's Daniel Durazo joins Elizabeth to review how travel insurance has evolved during the time of COVID-19. What's the latest information? Will travel medical insurance cover you if you become ill with COVID? Or have to quarantine? What things are typically NOT covered by...
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France Opens Up - What You Need to Know if You Visit
LuxeAdventurerTraveler's Jennifer Dombrowski, who is based in Bordeaux, joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss what France's opening to foreign visitors really means. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that beginning June 9, France will welcome international visitors who have been fully...
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Cunard Celebrates the Birth of World Cruising With Centenary Sailings
Cunard's Jamie Paiko joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on two special voyages Cunard is offering in 2023 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of world cruising. Cunard, which pioneered scheduled trans-Atlantic crossings in 1840, also offered the first world cruise in 1922. Jamie shares what's...
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When – and Where – Will You Be Cruising?
ThePointsGuy.com's Gene Sloan joins Paul and Elizabeth to give you the latest updates on cruising. When will the CDC say it's OK for big ships to cruise from U.S. ports? Will all cruise lines require vaccinations of their passengers? And where can you cruise? Several lines are offering cruises…
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Into the Woods: Back to Nature Travel, Part 3
TheTravelCamel's Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate the joys of exploring forests and jungles. The Japanese call it "forest bathing," and immersing yourself in these green cathedrals can bring a wondrous calm. Inhale the aromas and sounds of the Australian forests. Delve into...
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The World's Most Amazing Navigators, Plus: the Wonders of Islamic Spain
Everything-Everywhere's Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate the ancient Polynesian navigators who sailed much of the Pacific Ocean, using only traditional techniques. They navigated by the stars, the waves, the currents, and the clouds with amazing accuracy. In double-hulled voyaging...
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Where's the World's Largest Lottery? Plus: Darwin's Other Theory
Everything-everywhere's Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal fun facts about the world's largest lottery. It's El Gordo in Spain – and it's been around since 1812. Find out what makes this lottery so popular, and how good your chances might be – yes, visitors can play! Plus, everyone…
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Confessions of a Confirmed Traveler After a Year at Home
Award-winning travel journalist Don George joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss his new eBook, Wanderlust in the Time of Coronavirus, available for free at GeoEx.com. "Travel is my religion," Don has written. Find out what he means by that and learn how he coped during a year when travel was…
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Discover the Glories of New England
From lobster rolls to lighthouses, New England has myriad charms. NewEnglandInnsAndResorts.com's Deborah Burns joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some of the region's most enticing offerings. What are some of the best road trip routes? How can you best plan your vacation to the area? How can you...
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Azamara: A Cruise Line With a Difference
Carol Cabezas, president of Azamara, joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal what distinguishes this cruise line. In an age when many travelers are seeking authentic travel, Carol explains, Azamara's philosophy of staying in ports longer and offering immersive experiences addresses that desire. Their...
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Having Fun With Food on Holland America Line
Holland America Line Master Chef Rudi Sodamin joins Paul and Elizabeth to toast National Food Faces Day, which was designated in the National Day Archives and celebrated in Rudi's honor on April 6. Rudi creates Food Faces by combining natural ingredients like fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and...
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Southern California Theme Parks Reopen: What's It Like to Visit?
Our tech guru and theme park insider James DeRuvo joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on what's happening in Southern California as Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other parks prepare to reopen after a year of being closed. Learn what protocols are in...
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Maine's Affordable Ski Resorts, Plus: Walled Cities of the World
GoNomad.com's Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the fun and affordability of Maine's ski resorts. Saddleback Mountain and Sugarloaf in northern Maine are lesser-known gems with lots of local lore and typically plenty of snow into spring. Max also takes us to some of the world's…
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France in the Time of Curfews, Plus the Sensational Seychelles
LuxeAdventureTraveler.com's Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to share what it's like to live in France during its challenging time of 6 PM to 6 AM curfews. Hope looms on the horizon, however, and Jennifer recalls the joys of visiting the Seychelles. Because the Seychelles have...
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Head for the Hills – Back to Nature Travel, Part 2
TheTravelCamel.com's Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to explore the joys of climbing, hiking, and just admiring hills, mountains, and high tors. Historically, thinkers have always gone to the mountains to gain perspective or lift their consciousness. Today, mountains and hills can still…
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Waterfalls, Rivers, and Lakes – Back to Nature Travel, Part 1
In this first in a series of podcasts with TheTravelCamel.com's Shane Dallas about traveling in the outdoors, Shane joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate the wonders of water. Did you know that you can see a "moonbow" over Victoria Falls? Or when to see Yosemite Falls at their fullest? Or how to...
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Chamonix, France in the Time of Covid
LuxeAdventureTraveler.com's Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal what it's like to travel in France during a time when a 6 PM – 6 AM curfew is in effect. She takes us to Chamonix, at the base of Mont Blanc. What was it like to plan meals and activities around the curfew? How did...
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A Travel Memoir for Our Times
Geoffrey Weill's new book, All Abroad: a Memoir of Travel and Obsession, is reminiscent of some of the great travel literature of the 20th century, but with a 21st century sensibility. Geoffrey joins Elizabeth to discuss the obsession that has led him to more than 100 countries and allowed him to...
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Travel Tech Tools to Help You Through the Pandemic
Tech guru James DeRuvo, alias "Tech Lord of the Known Universe," joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some really cool tech tools that can help you fend off COVID-19 at home and when you travel. How about a magic wand that eliminates 99 percent of germs and viruses with UV light? Or a straw that...
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So, Who Really Was Jack the Ripper? Plus: the Great London Beer Flood
Everything-everywhere's Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper. Many suspects were considered at the time of these gruesome murders in 1888 in London, but no one was ever convicted of the crimes. Now, DNA evidence suggests the killer's identity, says Gary…
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What Will It Take To Get You Back on a Cruise Ship?
Award-winning journalist Janice Wald Henderson, whose specialties include cruising and food, joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the outlook for travel in general and cruising in particular, in 2021. Which countries are more likely to open up to international travel first? Which cruise lines are...
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Practice at Home Now to Take Better Travel Photos Later
TheTravelCamel's Shane Dallas Joins Elizabeth to reveal his top tips for taking great travel photos. Practice now, he says, while we're all still staying close to home, by taking pictures of your region, your neighborhood, or even in your own house. Then, when we can all travel safely again…
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Will You Need a Vaccine to Cruise?
What's ahead for cruising in 2021? Will you need a vaccination to get on a ship? And will there even be an Alaska cruise season this year? ThePointsGuy.com's Gene Sloan joins Paul and Elizabeth to answer these and other questions on the minds of cruisers. COVID-19 cases are down, vaccines are up,...
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GoNomad's Top 10 Travel Stories of 2020, Part 2, Plus: Cool Megaprojects
GoNomad.com's Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to share more of the website's top 10 travel stories of 2020. Visit Thomas Wolfe's home in Asheville, North Carolina, a place you can visit, and about which Wolfe famously said, "You Can't Go Home Again." Discover a part of America you might…
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Travel Trends We'd Like to See Post-COVID
Several travel trends have come about because of the pandemic. Paul and Elizabeth share their personal perspectives on which ones they hope will remain. If some of these stay - like airlines getting rid of change fees and people being more compassionate - the travel world will be a better place.
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GoNomad's Top 10 Travel Stories of 2020 - Part 1
GoNomad.com's Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to share the website's top 10 travel stories of 2020. Topics range from not-to-miss places in Italy you've probably never heard of to sailing on a 1930's-era yacht to discovering the private lives of some of country music's biggest stars. Max...
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Travels
TheTravelCamel.com's Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal his secrets for getting the most out of your travels. We all know we should plan ahead, but what exactly does that mean when it comes to your trip? Shane discusses the questions you should ask – of yourself and about the...
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Visiting the Outdoors Responsibly
Chez Chesak, executive director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, joins Paul and Elizabeth to explore how to explore the outdoors responsibly. Due to the pandemic more people are heading to national parks, and other outdoor areas, and many don't know how to behave there. Trash is an...
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Disneyland Cancels Annual Passes, Plus: Space Tourism!
Tech guru James DeRuvo joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss why Disneyland in Southern California has cancelled its annual passes and what that might mean for the future of annual passes and other things at Disney parks around the world. Plus, James reports on the latest developments in space...
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Travel Outlook 2021: How to Plan in an Uncertain Year
TheTravelCamel.com's Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the travel outlook for 2021. Once vaccines are more widely available and more people have been vaccinated, travel is predicted to pick up. But what will it look like? What documentation will you need? What strategies should you...
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From Outer Space to Ancient Hispania, Plus: The Last Germans to Surrender in WWII
Everything-Everywhere's Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal more interesting facts about our universe. He tells about the Golden Record, which was placed aboard the Voyager space probes launched in 1977. It contains recordings of everything from Beethoven to Chuck Berry, ancient…
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Wooden Ships and Iron Men, Plus: Enchanting Lana'i
GoNomad.com's Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate one of the world's most popular novelists, Patrick O'Brian, author of such classic seafaring sagas as Master and Commander and The Far Side of the World. Max reports on an article by GoNomad senior writer Rich Grant that reveals...
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Did Gutenberg Really Invent the Printing Press? Plus: How Many Emperors Do You Need in a Year, Anyway?
Everything-Everywhere's Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to answer these two compelling questions. Gutenburg's invention was certainly revolutionary, but was he the first? The answer might surprise you. And the history of the Roman Empire has some interesting twists: One year saw four…
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Plan Now to Travel to Italy Later with Perillo Tours
What does a travel company do when people aren't traveling? Perillo Tours' Steve Perillo joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate what we all love about travel in general and Italy in particular. Steve's passion for travel began with a trans-Atlantic crossing he took on an ocean liner when he was...
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A Taste of Christmas in SouthWest Germany
Natalie Dietl of the State of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and Victoria Larson, North American representative for the region, join Paul and Elizabeth to explore some of the area's rich Christmas traditions. Christmas markets might be closed this year, but you can still experience concerts and…
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What Lies Ahead for Cruising in 2021?
ThePointsGuy.com's Gene Sloan joins Paul and Elizabeth to give the latest outlook for when cruising is expected to restart in 2021. Start dates keep getting pushed back – find out why. Plus, Gene reports on his own experience on a ship on which a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. What was…
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The Outlook for Tourism – World Travel Market Virtual
TheTravelCamel.com's Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on highlights from World Travel Market Virtual, the huge business-to-business trade show that normally draws thousands to London each fall. This year, the event was held virtually. "Travelers need to feel confident and...
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Einstein, Picasso, and the Truth About the Illuminati
Everything-Everywhere.com's Gary Arndt joins Elizabeth for another eclectic discussion inspired by topics from Arndt's Everything Everywhere Daily podcast. Why did Albert Einstein, arguably the most influential scientist of the 20th century, receive only one Nobel Prize when he assuredly deserved...
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Enriching the Travel Experience at Historical Sites
Historical Sites that once might have given short shrift to the parts of their heritage that related to indigenous or enslaved people are expanding their narratives to tell more complete stories. Cordell Reaves, Historic Preservation Programs Analyst with the New York State Office of Parks,...
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Gear and Gadgets for the Traveler on Your Holiday List
Our Tech Guru, James DeRuvo, joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal his picks for the top holiday travel gifts for 2020. James, affectionately known here at OnTravel as "Tech Lord of the Known Universe," has suggestions "for Him" and "for Her," and he has some Stocking Stuffers that will surely bring…
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Shane Dallas' Top 5 Things to Pack Can Make Great Holiday Gifts
TheTravelCamel.com's Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the Top 5 things he always packs when he travels. Some of these can also make perfect presents for the traveler on your holiday gift list. Tune in for some inspiring ideas to keep in mind for when we can all freely travel again.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Travel the world with Paul and Elizabeth Lasley through podcasts filled with insider know how and tips.
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