Whether you’re planning your first or twenty-first trip to Europe, being up-to-date on the newest travel trends and tips is vital. David Lyon visits the show to share his expert tips from his and his wife Patricia Harris’s new book “European Travel for the Genius.” David talks with Paul and Elizabeth about what sets this book apart from other travel books, as well as shares vital travel tips. From how to discern online reviews and ratings, to airline selection advice, even the most seasoned traveler has something to learn. Listen to the full episode below for more.

Gary Arndt visits the show to share his most recent adventures in his goal to see (nearly) all the National Parks in the United States. Recently he visited Nevada to explore Great Basin National Park. Arndt shares his experiences and tips for traveling to destinations in Nevada outside of Las Vegas. He also spent time at the new Tule Springs Fossil Beds (a National Monument since 2014). Listen to the full episode below and view Arndt’s photography on his website.    

Kurt Cyr brings famed architect Alfred Frey to life. Frey was one of the seminal architects who helped to create modernist architecture in Palm Springs, California in the 50s and 60s. Kurt Cyr's company Palm Springs Mod Squad offers tours and insights into Modernism in Palm Springs. Modernism Week in the desert community attracts thousands each February. For more information on visiting the area check out Visit Greater Palm Springs.       

Janice Wald Henderson is back, today to talk about her recent experiences at the Ritz Carlton in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recent changes in American river cruising, and more. Henderson recently stayed at the Ritz Carlton in Fort Lauderdale before and after a cruise, and highly recommends the hotel. It has both the amenities you’d expect from a Ritz Carlton, with the added casual atmosphere you’d find in Florida. In addition to the amenities at the hotel and the wonderful food, Henderson shares expert cruise travel tips as well as how to get the best possible deal at almost any hotel.  Henderson also discusses her recent trip on an all new European-style cruise in America: French America Line. The new company, based out of New Orleans, is changing the river cruise experience in the US, and she has all the details. To learn more listen to the full episode below.  

Douglas Ward visits the show to talk with Paul and Elizabeth about all things river cruising. Ward has been publishing books on cruising for 32 years, is a leader in the cruising industry, and has recently expanded his expertise to river cruising. On the show he shares his experiences, talks about his new book, as well as covers new trends in river cruising (such as the recent expansion in the US and Southeast Asia). Listen to the full episode below to learn more.

Join Paul for a cooking class at the Culinary Arts Kitchen aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Explorer. Paul chats with the Arts Kitchen’s Executive Chef Kathryn Kelly about the program and why guests can’t get enough of it. Chef Noelle Barille, who assists with the classes, also joins the conversation, along with Paul’s fellow pupil Jason Leppert of TravelPulse. See how fun it can be to learn to cook at sea!    

Randall Soy, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, of Regent Seven Seas Cruises joins Paul and Elizabeth aboard the line’s Seven Seas Explorer. The ship has been in service since July of 2016, and we take a look at how it’s doing. Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and Randall talks about the line’s evolution, as well as its plans for the future, which include cruising to Cuba. “Our guests love to learn,” says Randall, discussing Regent Seven Seas’ Smithsonian program. The three also discuss cruise value - on a Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the cruise fare includes just about everything - and shore excursions that give a more in-depth experience than the norm. Find out what’s it like to cruise on the Seven Seas Explorer.

Lee Stetson has brought thousands of visitors to Yosemite National Park into the storied world of preservationist John Muir who did so much to bring attention to the plight of wilderness areas in the West. Actor Lee Stetson talks with Paul and John Poimiroo as John Muir and then as himself about his role in bringing Muir to life. The continuing series Voices From The Past is produced by John Poimiroo and Paul Lasley and is a regular feature on Traveling.

In another of our Voices From the Past series, John Poimiroo brings us Susan B Anthony to talk about the impact the remarkable woman made on the history of the United States. For more on the region and the history of Susan B Anthony and her contribution to America, the entire Finger Lakes region is a great place to explore. About the Finger Lakes Region The Finger Lakes, eleven pristine lakes spread like fingers across central New York, encompasses 9,000 plus square miles of outdoor adventures and bucolic scenery. Visitors will enjoy an abundance of Thoreau-esque lakeside retreats and an array of outdoor adventures, a myriad of trails (both culinary and health-centric!), more than 100 world class vineyards, farm-to-table culinary delights, fun and educational museums peppered with hands on experiences, and internationally acclaimed annual festivals. Women’s History in the Finger Lakes In 1848 the first Women’s Rights Convention was organized in Seneca Falls and Susan B. Anthony called Rochester home. Visitors to the region can experience a National Women’s History Trail through Rochester, Seneca Falls and the rest of the region. A National Historic Landmark, the Susan B. Anthony House was home to this legendary suffragist during her 40 most politically active years. In addition, the region is full of history from pioneering women who laid the groundwork for women’s rights from Mary Jemison to Harriet Tubman to Clara Barton and Martha Matilda Harper. Notable Women’s History sites also include: -       National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House: Rochester's first National Historic Landmark. The museum & house honor this remarkable woman who sought equal rights for all—including abolition of slavery and voting rights for women.  Anthony served as the founding vice-president, and then president, of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Visitors to Anthony's home can stand in the living room where she was arrested for voting in the 1872 presidential election.  The visitor center, next door, tells the story of Anthony’s life through a treasure trove of memorabilia, artifacts, furnishings, and photographs. -       Ontario County Courthouse, site of Susan B. Anthony's famous trial in 1873. -       Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Leadership: Located at the University of Rochester, the site offers research opportunities, programs and events. -       Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls: site of the first Women's Rights Convention was held, part of Women's Rights National Historical Park that also includes the Suffrage Press, the homes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Mary Ann MClintock, and a visitor center. -       National Women's Hall of Fame: Where exhibits and photographs share the inspiring, and often amazing, stories of hundreds of women in America-women from the past and women alive today-all celebrated here for their impact on the world.  

Regular guest Jennifer Dombrowski visits the show to talk about her top 17 places to travel in 2017. A tradition she’s carried through the years, Dombrowski has used her travel expertise and experience to make her list. Topping the list this year, is her current hometown: Bordeaux, France. Other locations we’ve discussed on the show with Dombrowski include Morocco and the Philippines. Read the full list on her website and listen for more details in the podcast below.