The Frommer's Travel Show

Elaine Glusac, New York Times columnist discusses how Bed and Breakfast Inns are changing in the era of Airbnb. She also discusses the how to’s of how to file a travel insurance claim, and which type of insurance to get, plus the boom in reading vacations.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

What should you look in when hiring a captain, and what’s the best way to rent a boat? What are some of the top places to try a fishing vacation for the first time, and what sort of critters should you stalk? How can you make sure you’re doing no harm to the environment when you hit the open seas? How can you get children interested in fishing? Peter Miller, 3 time World Sailfish Champion, and host of the Discovery Network’s documentary series “Uncharted Waters," patiently answered these questions and many more. #fishingholiday, #fishingtravel, #gonefishing, #fishinglifeMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

With a blockbuster film on the horizon, Phil Cousineau has written the ideal companion book "The Wisdom of the Odyssey: 24 Life Lessons from Homer's Epic". In this episode, we discuss where you can go to see some of the places where The Odyssey was set, why the book still rings true today, and ways to incorporate mythology and folklore into your own travels. Cousineau is the author of the iconic travel book "The Art of Pilgrimage" and the long-time host of the PBS TV series "Global Spirit".Mentioned in this episode:*Homer*The Illiad*The Odyssey*PTSD*Ithaca*Corfu*Athens*Sicily*Crete*Mycenae*Matt Damon*ZendayaMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

In her new book “Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America’s Founding Journey”, PBS T.V. host Darley Newman has found a number of vacation-worthy sites and activities that bring history to life. In this episode, she discusses what to see and do in Princeton, New Jersey; Brandywine, Pennsylvania; and Charleston, South Carolina.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Pauline Frommer discusses her recent trip to Amsterdam and Paris with Frommers.com’s Editor In Chief Jason Cochran. The discussion ranged from Amsterdam’s painful World War II history, to 17th century Dutch drinking games, to what it’s like to attend a traditional wedding in Paris, the how to’s of getting into some of the top sights in each city, and much, much more.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Netflix star Antoni Porowski (Queer Eye) has teamed up with National Geographic for a new T.V. show called “Best in the World with Antoni Porowski”. We discussed how the main engineer behind London’s Big Ben keeps it ticking, Paris’ cycling culture and secret historic furniture warehouse, Lucha Libre in Mexico City, and much more. Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Lancaster County, PA has a new cultural center, the nation’s premier rock & roll tour hub, compelling historic sites, intriguing 2026 events, and yes, Amish culture, making it a top summer vacation destination. We discussed what’s new, and what’s often overlooked, with Jeff Vasser of Discover Lancaster.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

One of the fastest growing cities in the United States is yet to be discovered by tourists. We talked with Alison Brooks, of Visit Sugar Land, about why it could be a nice addition to any Texas vacation.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Events in Minnesota over the last year have made the state seem like a “no go” zone. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth.We talked with Visit Minnesota’s Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty about why vacationing there this year will not only the support the brave Minnesotans who filled our TV screens over the last 8 months, it could also be the trip of a lifetime.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Andrew McCarthy, star of such iconic films as Pretty in Pink and Less Than Zero, is also an accomplished travel writer. His latest book “Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America” tells of a roadtrip from New York to California during which McCarthy visited old friends and dropped in on both quirky backwaters and places of historic importance. Along the way, he learns from the men he meets on the road what friendship means and why it’s a crucial element in a well rounded life. Pauline Frommer discusses the book and journey with McCarthy in today’s podcast.Mentioned in this podcast:White Sands National ParkPoint Pleasant, West VirginiaWink, TexasClarksdale, MississippiOxford, MississippiThe BluesRoy OrbisonElvis PresleyEmmett TillDon GeorgeBook PassageAbraham LincolnOakland, CaliforniaFriendshipAlzheimersHeart DiseaseMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

The Dude Rancher’s Association is turning 100 years old in 2026. We talked with Bryce Albright, the Executive Director of that organization about how this vacation activity started, the wide variety of ranch vacations that are available today, safety standards, costs, and unusual places to try dude ranching.Mentioned in this episode:MontanaWyomingArizonaCaliforniaNew MexicoOregonTexasWashington StateDude RanchingTrail RidesHorsemanshipKlondike RanchAbsaroka RanchGrand TetonsTravelFamily TravelMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network