Episodes 366
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.2 (191)
Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's (1929-2024) seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America's most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur Frommer's daughter, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what's happening in the world of travel today. Topics range from the most appealing destinations, to money-saving and enjoyment-enhancing trends, to books and TV shows that bring travel into your daily life, and more. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Samantha Brown, Andrew McCarthy, Frances Mayes, Jason Cochran, travel journalists from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications.

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S1E639 Antoni Porowski’s Insights Into the Best of London, Paris, and Mexico City

Jun 07, 2026 35m

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…

S1E638 Beyond Shoofly Pie: Rediscovering Lancaster County, PA

May 31, 2026 33m

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…

S1E637 A Spotlight on Sugar Land, Texas

May 24, 2026 30m

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…

S1E636 Minnesota: What’s New and What’s Always Exciting In This Water-Blessed State

May 17, 2026 33m

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…

S1E635 Actor/Author Andrew McCarthy Travels the Length of the USA to Learn More About Male Friendship

May 10, 2026 36m

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…

S1E634 Dude Ranch Vacations: Their Surprisingly Long History, And Why It’s A Type of Holiday to Consider

May 03, 2026 37m

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…

S1E633 The Roots of Asian Food In Europe

Apr 26, 2026 31m

The latest season of Lucky Chow with Danielle Chang is now available on PBS, and it concentrates on the boom in Asian cuisine, and Asian-influenced restaurants, in some of Europe’s most food-obsessed…

S1E632 Travelling With Your Pet

Apr 19, 2026 26m

Danielle Gelfand wrote about the how to’s of taking your dog or cat on the road for the New York Times. She shared some tips with host Pauline Frommer.#Travel #PetTravel #PetVacations #WeLoveDogs…

S1E631 Untold Stories of the Planet's Most Important Tourist Attractions

Apr 13, 2026 41m

Ronan O’Connell discussed the history, legends, and innovations behind some of the world’s most heavily visited sights. O’Connell is the author of the new book “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Untold…

S1E630 Namibia and South Africa—The Adventure Continues

Apr 05, 2026 34m

In the second part of this interview with Beatrix Stewart-Frommer, host Pauline Frommer’s peripatetic daughter, they discussed the highlights of South Africa and Namibia, plus safety issues, food,…

S1E629 Ghana: What It's Like to Visit Accra and the Cape Coast

Mar 29, 2026 29m

This week, Pauline Frommer interviewed her daughter Beatrix Stewart-Frommer about her 3 month sojourn in the city of Accra (while working on a masters degree in Global Health), and her journeys…

S1E628 Affordable Wellness Vacations

Mar 22, 2026 24m

Elaine Glusac, the Frugal Travelers columnist for the New York Times, came on to discuss wellness vacations that won’t break the bank. These include robotic massages, public bathhouses, forest…

S1E627 Jamaica is Back! A Look at the Post-Hurricane Island Paradise

Mar 15, 2026 30m Transcript

Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett was today's guest, discussing the good news that 80% of Jamaica's tourism infrastructure is back in place, after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. He…

S1E626 Monthly Journeys, a Year of Adventure: Insights and Money-Saving Strategies

Mar 08, 2026 30m Transcript

Jen Ruiz, author of the book "12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic" discusses how she footed the bill for her landmark year on the road, and some of the exciting adventures she…

S1E625 Nevada Through the Eyes of Elite Climber Alex Honnold

Mar 01, 2026 29m Transcript

If you saw the documentary "Free Solo," about Alex Honnold's awe-inspiring, rope-free ascent of the face of El Capitan in Yosemite, you know what brave, driven athlete he is. He shows another side of…

S1E624 Less Discovered Spain

Feb 22, 2026 32m Transcript

Peter Barron, one of the authors of the just published guidebook "Frommer's Spain", discussed ways to enjoy the uncrowded side to Spain, by going to less popular (but still tremendously appealing)…

S1E623 Safaris, Belize (Via Hollywood), Bhutan, Mongolia, and More: Our Discussion of Frommer's Comfort in the Wild, Part 2

Feb 15, 2026 31m Transcript

Jane Wooldridge, author of "Frommer's Comfort in the Wild: 1000+ Idyllic Nature Destinations—No Roughing It Required", continued her discussion of different types of travel that allow vacationers to…

S1E622 Frommer's Comfort in the Wild is Out Now. A Talk with Its Author Jane Wooldridge

Feb 08, 2026 32m Transcript

Jane Wooldridge, author of the recently released coffee table book "Frommer's Comfort in the Wild: 100+ Idyllic Nature Destinations—No Roughing It Required" is our guest today. She delves into how to…

S1E621 What's New in New York City, Plus a Look at the Top Trends in Camping Vacations

Feb 01, 2026 38m Transcript

Pauline Frommer discussed her newly released guidebook "Frommer's New York City 2026" and what the top culinary trends in the city are right now. She also talked about what it's like to visit NYC's…

S1E620 Montana's State Parks and Rodeo Culture, Plus a Look at When To Visit Yellowstone National Park

Jan 28, 2026 30m Transcript

Patrick Doyle, from Visit Montana, discussed the ghost towns, badlands, and Native American sights found in Big Sky Country's state parks. He also discussed why rodeos are such a fun lens into the…

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