Episode 273 - For the first time in 40 years, I headed back to Washington DC. I had such an great time that I'm planning to go back soon. But I wanted to find out more about this city that every American should visit, so we invited DC Tour Guide Rob Pitingolo of TripHacksDC to join us for the show 

Episode 273 - For the first time in 40 years, I headed back to Washington DC. I had such an great time that I'm planning to go back soon. But I wanted to find out more about this city that every American should visit, so we invited DC Tour Guide Rob Pitingolo of <a href="https://www.triphacksdc.com/#guided-tours">TripHacksDC</a> to join us for the show

Let's go back to Washington DC

Episode 272 - Cara Giaimo joins us to talk about the latest offering from the travelers at Atlas Obscura - Wild Life

Episode 272 - Cara Giaimo joins us to talk about the latest offering from the travelers at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Obscura-Explorers-Worlds-Wonders/dp/1523514418/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.asnCKULHLVlgH4v7fMAxHIMvKB1VYJ7IHbu7M1Ww4YWJPM5NT6yacLmSQPUybbSvRELOfQM7QwDZP4Dh2AqeO3RSNefw6n93tzH-cyeF7S4.TKU33Jf-4x1iWpac3FAgerz_ZixeQNLJRtG4kdouW4Q&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=694495499210&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9026903&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=5565195657727730874&amp;hvtargid=kwd-2286080740737&amp;hydadcr=8483_13545008&amp;keywords=wild+life+atlas+obscura&amp;qid=1729787968&amp;sr=8-1">Atlas Obscura - Wild Life</a>

Atlas Obscura Wild Life

Episode 271 - You're wanting to travel to the French Alps for a skiing adventure of a lifetime. Take it to the next level by flying into London and taking the train to France. Jamie Aranoff from Ski Magazine tells you about this interesting travel hack that could also save you money 

Episode 271 - You're wanting to travel to the French Alps for a skiing adventure of a lifetime. Take it to the next level by flying into London and taking the train to France. Jamie Aranoff from Ski Magazine tells you about this interesting travel hack that could also save you money

The London Ski Train

Episode 270 - What's new and exciting in Las Vegas, David Yeskel (@theVegasGuru_ on X) joins us to talk about the exciting new shows and attractions. 

Episode 270 - What's new and exciting in Las Vegas, David Yeskel (@theVegasGuru_ on X) joins us to talk about the exciting new shows and attractions.

What's New in Las Vegas

Episode 269 - If you are a baseball fan, you've probably thought about the ultimate road trip, to visit all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks. Timothy Malcolm has written Baseball Road Trips, which is the ultimate travel guide to the 27 cities you'll be visiting while on your journey. Let's talk some baseball

Episode 269 - If you are a baseball fan, you've probably thought about the ultimate road trip, to visit all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks. Timothy Malcolm has written <a href="https://www.moon.com/titles/timothy-malcolm/moon-baseball-road-trips/9798886470208/">Baseball Road Trips</a>, which is the ultimate travel guide to the 27 cities you'll be visiting while on your journey. Let's talk some baseball

Let's Visit All 30 MLB Parks

Episode 268 - Washington Post Travel writer Andrea Sachs recently penned an article titled Influencers Hyped The Amalfi Coast For Years. Now it's a Theme Park. We invited Andrea to discuss the issue of overtourism and to ask the question, 'have influencers ruined the Amalfi coast?" 

Episode 268 - Washington Post Travel writer Andrea Sachs recently penned an article titled <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/08/31/italy-amalfi-coast-influencers/">Influencers Hyped The Amalfi Coast For Years. Now it's a Theme Park</a>. We invited Andrea to discuss the issue of overtourism and to ask the question, 'have influencers ruined the Amalfi coast?"

Have Influencers Ruined the Amalfi Coast?

Episode 267 - Rebecca Carrell discuss a trip she is hosting (via a luxury yacht) that retraces the journey of the apostles in Turkey and Greece. Details on the trip here. 

Episode 267 - Rebecca Carrell discuss a trip she is hosting (via a luxury yacht) that retraces the journey of the apostles in Turkey and Greece. <a href="https://www.morningstartours.com/tours/">Details on the trip here</a>.

Travel the Journey of the Apostles

Episode 266 - Paul Lukas of the Inconspicuous Consumption column (PaulLukas.Substack.com) recently wrote a piece titled "What Counts as Truly Having Been In a U.S. State?" This became a topic of conversation among family and friends who have the goal of visiting all 50 states.  We invited Paul to offer his obviously subjective rules to having visited a state. 

Episode 266 - Paul Lukas of the Inconspicuous Consumption column (<a href="https://paullukas.substack.com/">PaulLukas.Substack.com</a>) recently wrote a piece titled "<a href="https://paullukas.substack.com/p/what-counts-as-truly-having-been">What Counts as Truly Having Been In a U.S. State?" </a>This became a topic of conversation among family and friends who have the goal of visiting all 50 states.  We invited Paul to offer his obviously subjective rules to having visited a state.

Visiting all 50 States? What counts as visiting a state?

Episode 265 - Machu Picchu is on many people's bucket lists, but as Alvaro Silva tells us, some equally incredible Peruvian sites often go undiscovered by travelers. Today we explore the Hidden Treasures of Peru, including:

Qhapaq Nan - The famed Incan Trail 

The Sarcophagi of Carajia

Cumbemayo and it's aqueducts

The lost city of Caral

and the famed Q'eswachaka Rope Bridge

Episode 265 - Machu Picchu is on many people's bucket lists, but as Alvaro Silva tells us, some equally incredible Peruvian sites often go undiscovered by travelers. Today we explore the Hidden Treasures of Peru, including:
<a href="https://www.peru.travel/en/masperu/qhapaq-nan-the-inca-trail-that-interconnected-the-tahuantinsuyo">Qhapaq Nan - The famed Incan Trail </a>
<a href="https://www.peru.travel/en/attractions/sarcophagi-of-karajia">The Sarcophagi of Carajia</a>
<a href="https://www.peru.travel/en/masperu/here-are-the-impressive-stone-forests-of-peru">Cumbemayo and it's aqueducts</a>
The lost city of<a href="https://www.peru.travel/en/attractions/caral"> Caral</a>
and the famed <a href="https://www.peru.travel/en/masperu/qeswachaka-the-last-inca-bridge">Q'eswachaka Rope Bridge</a>

The Hidden Treasures of Peru

Episode 264 - Scott and Tarantino have written an engaging new travel book, Looking for Legends, which discusses the early travel pioneers, often booking passage on cargo ships because there was not any travel infrastructure. They include the first person to climb the Matterhorn, the first person to cross Greenland and a writer whose early travelogues became school textbooks.

Episode 264 - Scott and Tarantino have written an engaging new travel book, <a href="https://www.lookingforlegends.com/">Looking for Legends</a>, which discusses the early travel pioneers, often booking passage on cargo ships because there was not any travel infrastructure. They include the first person to climb the Matterhorn, the first person to cross Greenland and a writer whose early travelogues became school textbooks.

Early Pioneers - The First World Travelers

Travel With Hawkeye features longtime Dallas morning radio host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis (96.3 KSCS) and his tales from a lifetime of travel and adventure.
The podcast features a variety of celebrity guest, noted travel writers and a number of Hawkeye’s travel companions. The topics range from Henry Winkler’s tales of fly fishing in New Zealand to Hawkeye’s stories and adventures.
Travel With Hawkeye not only discussion incredible destinations, travel bargains and tips, it also shares the excitement and fun of travel.

Find out more about each post on Hawkeye's blog at www.TravelWithHawkeye.net

Travel With Hawkeye

Episode 253 - We kick off Season 8 by heading to Switzerland with New York Times Travel writer Elaine Glusac to travel down the day long sledding trails in an uniquely European winter adventure. Check out her article Extreme Sledding in the Swiss Alps here.

Then we travel to New Mexico to experience the champagne powder the Rockies are known for but at a much more affordable price. Christy Germscheid from Ski Mexico joins us to describe the variety of winter adventure available in one of the US' southernmost states. 

Episode 253 - We kick off Season 8 by heading to Switzerland with New York Times Travel writer Elaine Glusac to travel down the day long sledding trails in an uniquely European winter adventure. Check out her article <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/travel/swiss-alps-extreme-sledding.html">Extreme Sledding in the Swiss Alps</a> here.
Then we travel to New Mexico to experience the champagne powder the Rockies are known for but at a much more affordable price. Christy Germscheid from Ski Mexico joins us to describe the variety of winter adventure available in one of the US' southernmost states.

Winter Adventure Edition:  Extreme Sledding in Switzerland and Skiing in New Mexico

Episode 247 - New York Times writer Kendall Waldman recently visited the World's Largest Yard Sale, almost 700 miles long across multiple states. Discover why so many people travel every year to this spectacle. Read the story here

Episode 247 - <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/travel/127-yard-sale.html">New York Times writer Kendall Waldman</a> recently visited the World's Largest Yard Sale, almost 700 miles long across multiple states. Discover why so many people travel every year to this spectacle. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/travel/127-yard-sale.html">Read the story here</a>

Why so many people travel to the 127 Yard Sale

Episode 218 - New York Times Travel writer Heather Murphy  discusses possible changes the Department of Transportation is proposing to improve your airline experience. Some changes, like the travel dashboard, are already here. And others are awaiting your comments.

Episode 218 -<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/travel/airline-dashboard-flights-cancellations.html"> New York Times Travel writer Heather Murphy </a> discusses possible changes the Department of Transportation is proposing to improve your airline experience. Some changes, like the <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/airline-customer-service-dashboard">travel dashboard</a>, are already here. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/04/business/transportation-dept-airline-rule.html">And others are awaiting your comments.</a>

Your Passenger Rights - Changes are coming

Episode 217 - Travel writer Cindy Hirschfeld discusses her recent New York Times article on the Italian Via Ferrata coming to the US. What is the Via Ferrata? Find out why you should be excited about this Italian outdoor experience. 

Episode 217 - Travel writer Cindy Hirschfeld discusses her recent <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/22/travel/via-ferratas-in-america.html">New York Times article on the Italian Via Ferrata</a> coming to the US. What is the Via Ferrata? Find out why you should be excited about this Italian outdoor experience.

Italy's Via Ferrata is coming to America, and you should be excited

For the first time ever, 100 miles of Maine Wilderness in open for Hut to Hut Skiing. David Goodman, the best selling author of Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast joins us to talk about his recent NY Times piece of Hut to Hut Skiing in the previously unopened Maine wilderness

For the first time ever, 100 miles of Maine Wilderness in open for Hut to Hut Skiing. David Goodman, the best selling author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Backcountry-Skiing-Northeast-Classic/dp/162842124X/ref=asc_df_162842124X/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=509686522967&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=16365813622747633933&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9026903&amp;hvtargid=pla-1245982049680&amp;psc=1">Best Backcountry Skiing&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Backcountry-Skiing-Northeast-Classic/dp/162842124X/ref=asc_df_162842124X/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=509686522967&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=16365813622747633933&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9026903&amp;hvtargid=pla-1245982049680&amp;psc=1">in the Northeast</a> joins us to talk about his recent<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/travel/maine-cross-country-skiing.html"> NY Times piece of Hut to Hut Skiing</a> in the previously unopened Maine wilderness

Episode 207 - Hut to Hut Skiing in Maine

Episode 189 - I recently wondered how easy it would be to take a multi day road trip in an electric vehicle? New York Times Travel Writer Elaine Glusac pondered the same question.  Elaine joins the podcast to discuss her multi day road trip across Colorado and how she dealt with 'Range Anxiety."  Read her article "Driving and Electric Car of Colorado's Scenic Byways" here

Episode 189 - I recently wondered how easy it would be to take a multi day road trip in an electric vehicle? New York Times Travel Writer Elaine Glusac pondered the same question. &nbsp;Elaine joins the podcast to discuss her multi day road trip across Colorado and how she dealt with 'Range Anxiety." &nbsp;Read her article <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/16/travel/electric-cars-colorado-scenic-byways.html">"Driving and Electric Car of Colorado's Scenic Byways"</a> here

The Electric Vehicle Road Trip

Episode 169 - Travel writer Charly Wilder wrote a piece for the New York Times chronicling her trip down the ancient Silk Road, which connects China to all points west. Once one of the most influential parts of the globe, Wilder discovers ancient treasures, cultural influences and beautiful architecture in a part of the world where few people travel. 

   Hear our interview with Ms. Wilder as we discuss her article, 12 Days on the Most Storied Highway of Them All: The Silk Road

Read more from Charly Wilder

Episode 169 - Travel writer <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/travel/silk-road-uzbekistan-tajikistan-kyrgyzstan.html">Charly Wilder</a> wrote a piece for the New York Times chronicling her trip down the ancient Silk Road, which connects China to all points west. Once one of the most influential parts of the globe, Wilder discovers ancient treasures, cultural influences and beautiful architecture in a part of the world where few people travel.&nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp;Hear our interview with Ms. Wilder as we discuss her article, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/travel/silk-road-uzbekistan-tajikistan-kyrgyzstan.html">12 Days on the Most Storied Highway of Them All: The Silk Road</a>
Read more from <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/travel/silk-road-uzbekistan-tajikistan-kyrgyzstan.html">Charly Wilder</a>

Travel writer Charly Wilder wrote a piece for the New York Times chronicling her trip down the ancient Silk Road, which connects China to all points west. Once one of the most influential parts of the globe, Wilder discovers ancient treasures, cultural influences and beautiful architecture in a part of the world where few people travel.

A Trip Down the Ancient Silk Road

Episode 148 - NY Times writer Laura M. Holson recently penned the tale of Hallstatt, Austria. This small town of less than 800 people is being overwhelmed by tourists because it resembles the fictional town in the Disney movie 'Frozen.' 

   This week on the Travel With Hawkeye podcast Laura and I discuss efforts of this small town to handle over tourism plus other spots that are dealing with the same problem,

Episode 148 - NY Times writer Laura M. Holson recently penned the tale of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/17/world/europe/hallstatt-austria-frozen-tourists.html">Hallstatt, Austria</a>. This small town of less than 800 people is being overwhelmed by tourists because it resembles the fictional town in the Disney movie 'Frozen.'&nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp;This week on the Travel With Hawkeye podcast Laura and I discuss efforts of this small town to handle over tourism plus other spots that are dealing with the same problem,

NY Times writer Laura M. Holson recently penned the tale of Hallstatt, Austria. This small town of of less that 800 people is being overwhelmed by tourist because it resembles the fictional town in the Disney movie 'Frozen'.      This week on the Travel With Hawkeye podcast Laura and I discuss efforts of this small town to handle over tourism plus other spots that are dealing with the same problem,

An Austrian Town Frozen By Tourism

Episode 147 - Sebastian Modak was tasked by the New York Times; visit 52 places in 52 weeks.  What did he see, where did he visit, what did he learn and how did this experience change him? 

   Find out on this week's Travel With Hawkeye podcast

Episode 147 - Sebastian Modak was tasked by the New York Times; visit 52 places in 52 weeks. &nbsp;What did he see, where did he visit, what did he learn and how did this experience change him?&nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp;Find out on this week's Travel With Hawkeye podcast

Sebastian Modak was tasked by the New York Times; visit 52 places in 52 weeks.  What did he see, where did her visit, what did he learn and how did this experience change him?      Find out on this week's Travel With Hawkeye podcast

A Conversation with Sebastian Modak:  The  NY Times 52 Places Traveler

Episode 145 - You may have never considered an ice skating trip to Quebec. Neither had I, until I read Elaine Glusac's recent piece in New York Times Travel Section, Where Trails Are For Skating, Not Hiking. 

   We invited Elaine on the show to find out more about the enchanting trails, frozen rivers and flooded forests that enable Canadians to enjoy the winter months in a whole new fashion

Episode 145 - You may have never considered an ice skating trip to Quebec. Neither had I, until I read Elaine Glusac's recent piece in New York Times Travel Section, Where Trails Are For Skating, Not Hiking.&nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp;We invited Elaine on the show to find out more about the enchanting trails, frozen rivers and flooded forests that enable Canadians to enjoy the winter months in a whole new fashion

Ice Skating the Trails of Quebec

Episodes of Travel With Hawkeye that features NY Times travel writers. 

Episodes of Travel With Hawkeye that features NY Times travel writers.

Travel With Hawkeye podcast Featuring NY TImes Writers

Travel With Hawkeye features Hall of Fame broadcaster and  Dallas morning radio host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis (96.3 KSCS) and his tales from a lifetime of travel and adventure. The podcast features a variety of celebrity guests, noted travel writers and a number of Hawkeye’s travel companions. The topics range from Henry Winkler’s tales of fly fishing in New Zealand to writer Mark Adams adventures at Machu Picchu. Travel With Hawkeye is "one of the most entertaining and funny travel podcast" Learn More at www.TravelWithHawkeye.com

Travel With Hawkeye features Hall of Fame broadcaster and &nbsp;Dallas morning radio host Mark &ldquo;Hawkeye&rdquo; Louis (96.3 KSCS) and his tales from a lifetime of travel and adventure. The podcast features a variety of celebrity guests, noted travel writers and a number of Hawkeye&rsquo;s travel companions. The topics range from Henry Winkler&rsquo;s tales of fly fishing in New Zealand to writer Mark Adams adventures at Machu Picchu. Travel With Hawkeye is "one of the most entertaining and funny travel podcast" Learn More at <a href="https://www.travelwithhawkeye.net">www.TravelWithHawkeye.com</a>

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