Bonus Episode: America's Undiscovered Gems - Our State Parks

 Americans love their national parks. But with budget cuts and overcrowding, a lot of visitors are opting to visit nearby state parks, which often feature the same natural wonders but with less crowds. New York Times travel writer Ruffin Prevost joins the podcast to discuss his recent disoveries. …

America's Undiscovered Gems - Our State Parks

Episode 292 - Americans love their national parks. But with budget cuts and overcrowding, a lot of visitors are opting to visit nearby state parks, which often feature the same natural wonders but with less crowds. New York Times travel writer Ruffin Prevost joins the podcast to discuss his recent …

Why so many people travel to the 127 Yard Sale

Episode 289 - 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

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

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 experien…

Why so many people travel to the 127 Yard Sale

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

Your Passenger Rights - Changes are coming

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.

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

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 207 - Hut to Hut Skiing in Maine

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

The Electric Vehicle Road Trip

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."  R…

A Trip Down the Ancient Silk Road

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 archite…