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Actor/Author Andrew McCarthy on Spain's Camino de Santiago, Plus How to Actually Save $$$ on Cheapo Airlines
Season 1 Episode 496
Episode Notes
Actor/Author Andrew McCarthy (Pretty in Pink, Weekend at Bernie's) discussed his new travel memoir "Walking with Sam: A Father, A Son, …
3 years, 2 months ago
The Truth About Carbon Offsets for Flights, Plus Curious Traveler's Christine van Blokland
Season 1 Episode 495
Episode Notes
JD Shadel discussed their recent Washington Post piece on offsets. Then PBS star Christine van Blokland talked about historic small vil…
3 years, 2 months ago
Do's and Dont's for Combining Biz and Leisure Travel, Village Stays in Europe, and a New Concept in Camping
Season 1 Episode 494
Episode Notes
Alexander Samuel discussed her recent Wall Street Journal article on "bleisure" travel. Then Susan Portnoy came on to talk about the Al…
3 years, 2 months ago
New Ways to Get Free Stuff On Vacation, Assessing Cheap Airlines to Europe, and Traveling with Neurodiverse Children
Season 1 Episode 493
Episode Notes
Dawn Gilbertson of the Wall Street Journal discussed what it is like to fly French Bee, Norse Airways and Play, plus the Facebook group…
3 years, 2 months ago
The Happiest Places on Earth, Plus Why We Should Avoid Bucket Lists for Travel
Season 1 Episode 492
Episode Notes
Eric Weiner, author of "The Geography of Bliss", came on to discuss the new TV show (starring Rainn Wilson!) and tours that will be com…
3 years, 3 months ago
Why You Wouldn't Actually Be Able to Land the Plane in an Emergency, Plus a Memoir of Croatian Journeys
Season 1 Episode 491
Episode Notes
Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post discussed her recent articles on aviation and using pharmacies abroad. Then Mary Novakovish talked …
3 years, 3 months ago
Florida Vacations for Families (Beyond the Theme Parks), Plus a Look At Kansas City BBQ
Season 1 Episode 490
Episode Notes
Beth Harpaz discussed her recent NY Times article on attractions that will make kids of all ages happy in the Sunshine State. Then From…
3 years, 3 months ago
Is Flight Turbulence Worsening? Plus the Issue of Hotels as Venues for Human Trafficking
Season 1 Episode 489
Episode Notes
Sean Cudahy discussed the science behind turbulence in flight, and recent changes to the DOT's Dashboard regarding family travel. Then …
3 years, 3 months ago
Road Tripping the Oregon Trail, Plus Booze in Belgrade
Season 1 Episode 488
Episode Notes
David Farley was my first guest, discussing his New York Times article which posited that Belgrade may be the new cocktail capital of E…
3 years, 4 months ago
A Definitive No to More Airline Mergers? Plus Beauty and Wellness Tips for Air Travel
Season 1 Episode 487
Episode Notes
William McGee of the American Economic Liberties Forum came on to discuss recent DOJ and DOT announcements, and what they might mean fo…
3 years, 4 months ago