Cruising Japanese Style

Episode 288 - David Yeskel (@CruiseGuru on X) recently wrote about a cruise he took in Japan where most of the passengers were Japanese citizens. The cultural differences made the trip an extraordinary  experience and a trip you ay want to consider  

Take An Extreme Day Trip

Episode 287 - Travel writer Erin Gifford recently penned a piece for the Wall Street Journal titled "An 8-Hour Vacation? Meet the Travelers Who Love 'Extreme Day Trips.'  What is an extreme day trip and how far will some people go to see the world in one day increments? And find out how one travele…

Why people are flocking to Texas for Barbecue Tourism

Episode 286 - BBQ in Texas has become big business. People travel from all corners of the state, the country and even the globe to experience the best barbecue Texas has to offer. A new documentary, Family Beef captures not only the the Texas Barbecue scene, it also explores the BBQ feuds that have…

Observation Deck Observations

Episode 285 - I love to see a city from an observation deck. Did you know that New York City has five!  I give you my favorites, including a few you would have never imagined and the best time of day to visit an observation deck

Let's Take a RUN-cation

Episode 284 - One of my favorite things to do when visiting a city is to see it on foot. My favorite places to run; Rome around the Coliseum, Philadelphia, up to steps like Rocky and New York's Central Park. Bart Yasso, the Mayor Of Running joins us to talk about great cities and events to run and …

True Crime Travel - Yes It's a Thing

Episode 283 - You've heard about the popularity of True Crime Podcasts. But did you know there was such a thing as True Crime Travel. Travel writer Dawn Barclay has started a 10 book series on True Crime Travel titled Vacations Can Be Murder. The first volume focuses on New England. She joins us to…

Do You Have a REAL ID?

Episode 282 - The Department of Homeland Security has set May, 2025 as the first date that domestic airline passengers must have a REAL ID to board a flight. Do you have a REAL ID? How do you get one? What if you don't have one and can't get one before May 7th? We answer all your questions. 

Custodians of Wonder, Those Keeping Ancient Traditions Alive

Episode 281- Elliot Stein has traveled the world in search of the last people who carry on ancient traditions. Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive delves into the last Incan rope bridge builder, a mysterious metal mirror maker form Indi…

Big Changes at Southwest Airlines

Episode 280 - Clint Henderson from The Points Guy joins us to discuss the recent changes to Southwest Airlines. Is the good news or terrible news? 

The Nearly Forgotten Tale of the First All Women's Ascent of Denali

Episode 279 - Writer Cassidy Randall joins us to discuss her book, 30 Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women's Ascent of Denali, celebrating the almost forgot tale from 1970 of this historic first.