[caption id="attachment_10846" align="alignleft" width="171"] Susan Schwartz of bestbitsworldwide.com[/caption] Susan Schwartz chats with Paul about her website bestbitsworldwide.com. Susan also chronicles the best libations and dispensers thereof around the world from her base in London. She and Paul talk about London, great food and places to drink in the greatest international city on earth.       

Travel Journalist Gary Arndt joins us on the show to talk about ancient Israel and the clues of how people lived that were left behind. If you're interested in traveling to the Middle East, or are even just a history buff, this episode is a good one.      

What's the food scene like in the Great White North? Eric Pateman of Edible Canada, and Wayne Morris, executive chef of Boralia, join Paul and Elizabeth to talk about the latest food trends in Canada, including combining dishes from various culinary regions in the same meal.

Back in 1914, surf legend George Freeth, was commissioned by oil tycoon Henry Huntington to surf Huntington Beach and bring tourism to the City that bears his name. Freeth opened the Huntington Beach pier with “dazzling feats of balance and dexterity that people had never seen before” on an 8-foot surfboard made of redwood, cementing his iconic status in history as the Father of Modern Surfing.   A hundred and three years later, Kelly Miller, the CEO of Visit Huntington Beach and SurfCityUSA.com, portrays the character of Freeth and joins us for a look back on how surfing became the iconic sport of Southern California.  

[caption id="attachment_8708" align="alignleft" width="240"] Shane Dallas, TheTravelCamel.com[/caption] Shane Dallas, the "Travel Camel," not only has visited over 100 countries in his travels, he fully immerses himself into the lives and cultures where he goes. And he always comes away from the experience changed for the better. In this episode, he joins Elizabeth to talk about tips on how to travel easier whether traveling a little, or a lot.

On this episode of Traveling, Cunard is teaming up with The Greatest Generations Foundation for a once in a lifetime transatlantic cruise from Southampton to New York, and to pay tribute to the forgotten heroes of World War II. Cruising aboard the Queen Mary 2, this trip will relive the days of the original Queen Mary being a troop transport and honor our nation's veterans with a unique enrichment program. 

Jennifer Dombrowski reports in on another great wine event in Bordeaux where the great wines are tasted from the barrel for the future. According to Jennifer 2016 should be a good vintage for vineyards south of the river. She also talk with Paul and Elizabeth about visiting Bristol, England. Recently named one of the best places to live in the UK.  

Beth Godlin, president of AON Affinity Travel Practice joins Paul and Elizabeth to talk about travel insurance and the increasing importance of travel insurance in today's world. They discuss the need for good insurance with cruising and of course medical evacuation issues which are increasingly costly   .

The Port of Quebec shines especially brightly this year, as Canada celebrates its 150th birthday. The port’s Marie-Andree Blanchet joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss Quebec City’s fascinating history, its wonderful foods, and upcoming events, such as a gathering of the Tall Ships. Join them to learn more about one the world’s most inviting ports.  

Nancy Light of the California Wine Institute joins Paul to talk about the efforts of California winemakers to not only create green practices but world-class organic wines. Whenever you travel to California plan a visit to one of the great wine growing regions.