Best Frommers Travel Podcasts (2024)

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S1E536 - Smart Souvenir Shopping, Plus How to Fix Boeing 38:03

5d ago38:03

38:03

Episode Notes Laura Morelli, art historian and author of "Made In Italy", gave advice on how to find real treasures on the road. Then William McGee discussed his latest Frommers.com column which gives a smart analysis about the way forward for the aviation giant and the FAA.

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From LA With Love 1:00:01

21h ago1:00:01

1:00:01

DNR end up at a mystery hotel, Derek deals with a loose plane and rude passenger, DNR get recognized when they least expect it, Hooker Hotline, Michael in Nashville talks property taxes, Rachel in Rochester deals with Connections, Julia in CA has surprising family history and Derek tries his hand at some unsavory accents. This episode is just a sam…

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S1E535 - Cruising and Camping: Two New Studies Reveal the Top Trends for These Popular Vacation Activities 34:00

12d ago34:00

34:00

Episode Notes Bob Levinstein of Cruise Compete analyzed his company's analysis of what's most popular in cruising. Then Kevin Long, CEO of camping app TheDyrt, discussed what camping's still growing popularity means for folks trying to find a place to park an RV or pitch a tent.

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Hot Mex 2024 DNR Cruise Listener Round Table 1:07:11

15d ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Romaine hosts a listener round table on the 2024 Hot Mex Cruise. Find out what the listeners really think of the other callers, the newly updated DNRCast App and DNR. Plus, they discuss what really happened at Romaine’s karaoke on the ship! This episode is just a sample of the great content available live every weekday to DNR subscribers on DNRStud…

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S1E534 - Spectacular Undertouristed Destinations Around the World, Plus a New Memoir About the Interactions Between Travel and Faith 37:00

19d ago37:00

37:00

Episode Notes Andrew Nelson, author of National Geographics new book "Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations" was our first guest, followed by Angie Orth, author of "Flirting with Disaster: True Travel Tales of Fear, Failure and Faith"

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S1E533 - Are Credit Card Points Going Away? Plus River Cruises in India and Green Vacation Rentals 34:00

26d ago34:00

34:00

Episode Notes The New York Times' Elaine Glusac discussed what a recent settlement by Visa and Mastercard might mean for loyalty point collectors. She also talked about sustainable vacation rentals. Then Heidi Sarna discussed her recent Frommers.com article on doing river cruises on the Indian subcontinent.…

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Glitter And Glass With Laura Lux 59:15

29d ago59:15

59:15

Derek hosts a special one on one chat with his sister Laura Lux. She is the author of the Glitter and Glass memoir (available now on Amazon) all about her childhood and life including the family drama with their mutual biological father. It’s a new side of the story you haven’t heard and it is full of dished dirt and a lot of laughs. Recorded on th…

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S1E532 - Southern Italy in Off Season 40:30

1M ago40:30

40:30

Episode Notes Pauline and Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran discussed her recent trip to Naples, Matera, and the Amalfi Coast

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S1E531 - "That's So New York" Plus Strategies for Travel Complaints 38:30

2M ago38:30

38:30

Episode Notes Dan Saltzstein, editor for the New York Times, and author of the new book "That's So New York: Short (and Very Short) Stories about the Greatest City on Earth" was our first guest. Then Frommers.com columnist William McGee broke down the best ways to effectively complain when things go wrong on flights, cruises, hotel bookings, and ca…

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S1E530 - Shore Excursion Strategies, Plus TV Travel Show Host Pamela Holt 38:10

2M ago38:10

38:10

Episode Notes How to make the most of your time in port when you're on a cruise, with ace Washington Post reporter Andrea Sachs. Plus Pamela Holt talks about her TV show "Me, Myself and the World: The Art of Solo Travel"

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S1E529 - Luxury Travel: When It's Just a Con, and When Its Pursuit Hurts Travelers and Local Communities 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

Episode Notes Amy Tara Koch was our first guest, and she discussed her recent article in the Telegraph on how travelers can distinguish between true luxury offerings, and standard travel products. Then Roger Marolt, Outside Magazine author, talked about the shockingly high fees now being attached to early morning skiing, and why that's destroying s…

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Mad About Plaid With Pauline Frommer 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

DNR talk about a long lost piece of cloth, the new Fire Island coming to the Mediterranean and plans for the tallest building in America in a very unlikely place. Then Pauline Frommer of the world famous Frommer’s Guides joins to talk about their long history supporting the gay community and hot destinations to consider in 2024. This episode is jus…

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Si Habla Labia 56:25

2M ago56:25

56:25

An Austrian schoolteacher is fired for being the Orgasm Pope online and that has Romaine hopping mad, then therapist Edward Yaeger joins DNR to talk Love Languages just in time for Valentine’s Day. Join DNR this weekend at the DC Travel & Adventure Show! For more great content, visit DNRStudios.com and subscribe today!…

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S1E528 - Best Regional Foods in the USA, and Strategies for Great Dining on Cruises 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

Episode Notes Jon Douglas, author of "500 Ways to Eat Like a Local: A Traveler's Guide to the Regional Foods of the U.S." was our first guest, followed by Gwen Pratesi, a cruise expert who covered the tricks for eating well on cruise ships for us at Frommers.com.

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S1E527 - Less Expensive but Still Enjoyable Destinations, Plus a Look at the Rise of E-Bikes for Cycling Vacations 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

Episode Notes Elaine Glusac, the New York Times' Frugal Traveler Columnist, came on to share the places that can sub in for more pricey destinations. Then Craig Stoltz discussed his new Frommers.com article on E-Bikes and Travel.

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Hot Or Not DNR Super Bowl Picks 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Derek and Romaine our heading out on another DNR Cruise but not before they pick their winners for this weekend's Superbowl! Derek and Romaine are joined by Cyd Zeigler from outsports.com for their annual Superbowl game where the winner is decided by which team has the hottest players. Who will they pick to win this year? Tune in to find out. Plus,…

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S1E526 - Innovations in Train Travel 34:06

3M ago34:06

34:06

Episode Notes Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, came on to discuss his recent experience on Florida's new Brightline Train (as well as developments in Orlando, and problems with Lyft). Then author Catherine Bennett discussed new European capsule train bunks, and the best train itineraries on that continent.…

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DNR Get Culture With Q. Allan Brocka 1:12:17

3M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

DNR talk about the AFI Top Ten movies including who is an Oscar frontrunner, which ones Derek has seen and what he thinks Romaine should watch, then Eating Out series filmmaker Q. Allan Brocka returns to talk about his latest film Boy Culture: Generation X and how his characters and gay life have changed since the original. This episode is just a s…

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S1E525 - Andalucia's Sherry Triangle and Long-Term Family Travel 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

Episode Notes Peter Barron, one of the authors of Frommer's Spain, discussed a splendid part of that country where sherry tours, low-key Flamenco shows, and royal equestrian displays are on tap. Then Julie Frieder, one of the authors of "Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel & Worldschooling" came on to chat about her just-released book.…

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S1E524 - Safari Trends in 2024, Plus How to Survive a Plane Crash 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

Episode Notes Our first guest is Bill McGee, Frommer's columnist and fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, talking about why we're seeing more disturbing flight incidents recently, and what you can do to emerge unscathed should the plane you're on have issues. Then Alan Feldstein, owner of Infinite Safari Adventures, talked about new t…

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Sean Hornbeck Talks Gay Travel 57:27

3M ago57:27

57:27

DNR talk about what movies have been added to the National Film Registry and the surprising number Romaine has seen. Then The Connected Traveler Sean Hornbeck talks great LGBTQ destinations, unexpected dangers abroad and what he loves about VIrgin Voyages. This episode is just a sample of the great content available to subscribers live every week d…

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S1E523 - Phone Theft in the Rental Car Industry, and a Look at How to Cruise Solo 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

Episode Notes Seth Kugel, author of the Tripped Up column for the New York Times was our first guest, followed by travel journalist Veronica Stoddart discussing the new facilities and attractions for single cruisers.

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S1E522 - Best Flight Booking Engines and a Polish Love Story 32:00

4M ago32:00

32:00

Episode Notes Reid Bramblett, author of the just-published Frommers.com article on the 10 Best (and Worst) Flight Search Engines gave advice on how to save on different types of bookings. Then Thomas Swick, author of "Falling Into Place: A Story of Love, Poland, and the Making of a Travel Writer", discussed his new memoir…

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DNR Hang Out with Robin Hopkins 1:03:55

4M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Derek and Romaine are Well Adjusting with their good friend Robin Hopkins. She spills the beans on her new episode and explains why she was playing pickle ball naked! This free podcast is just a sample of the great content available every weekday for subscribers at DNRStudios.com. Subscribe now and join the fun!…

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S1E521 - The Biggest Annoyance In Flying Today, Plus the Perks of Small Ship Cruising 31:47

4M ago31:47

31:47

Episode Notes Heidi Sarna, long-time Frommer's cruise expert and founder of the website QuirkyCruise.com, came on to discuss what small ships offer that big ones don't. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs came on to discuss an airplane issue that's come to the fore in just the last six months.

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Get Better With Lucy Hart 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Derek and Romaine have tips for improving your life then chat with adult star Lucy Hart about her transition from the gay world. This episode is presented by the Travel and Adventure Show. Visit travelshows.com to find an upcoming event near you. Come see us in the LGBTQ pavilion in NYC or Washington DC! This free podcast is just a sample of the gr…

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S1E520 - The Fight Against Airline Mergers Plus When Travel Stopped a Wedding 36:00

5M ago36:00

36:00

Episode Notes Frommer's columnist, and consumer expert, Bill McGee discussed the history-making battle against the JetBlue/Spirit Airlines merger. Then author Nikki Vargas talked about her new travel memoir "Call You When I Land"

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S1E519 - Travels to Barcelona, the Costa Brava, and the Virgin Islands 39:00

5M ago39:00

39:00

Episode Notes Jennifer Ceaser, one of the authors of the just-released Frommer's Spain was our first guest, followed by Alexis Lipsitz Flippin, author of Frommer's Virgin Islands.

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Minoritea Report Join The Party 1:03:25

5M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Derek and Romaine welcome Minoritea Report to DNRStudios by immediately failing! Hear Romaine's drama, what Kerel Dawon and Jarrell disagree about and why En Vogue is all pro. This episode is just a taste of what you get when you subscribe to our live daily show on DNRStudios.com. And don't forget to upgrade your life with DNR Plus. It's Derek and …

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S1E518 - Spotlight on Spain 43:26

5M ago43:26

43:26

Two of the authors of the just-released Frommer's Spain joined us to talk tapas vs. pintxos, top flamenco shows in Andalucia, how best to museum-hop in Madrid, Pamplona's Running of the Bulls, Rioja winery visits and more

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Leading Lady Charles Busch 1:03:59

5M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Derek and Romaine talk NYC going to pot and then chats with writer and male actress Charles Busch about his new memoir Leading Lady. This episode is presented by the Travel and Adventure Show. Visit travelshows.com to find an upcoming event near you. This episode is just a taste of what you get when you subscribe to our live daily show on DNRStudio…

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