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Dec 17, 2020

ModernHiker.com’s Casey Schreiner, author of Discovering Griffith Park: A Local’s Guide, joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the secrets of one of the world's most exciting city parks - and, spanning more than 4,300 acres, one of North America's largest. Griffith Park has the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Griffith Observatory, and the Autry Museum of the American West. But that’s just for starters. Hiking and horseback-riding trails wind through the park’s hills and valleys, taking you to scenic outlooks and lesser-known sites. And the park’s history is wild enough to create fodder for a TV mini-series. Tune in for an entertaining treat.

Dec 16, 2020

GoNomad.com’s Max Hartshorne has so many great ideas for the traveler on your holiday gift list, they can’t all fit into one show. So, Paul and Elizabeth invite him back to share more of GoNomad’s suggestions for holiday presents you might not have considered. And he goes beyond things and shares some great travel experiences that can be wonderful gifts. A fun show to get us all into the holiday spirit.

Dec 16, 2020

GoNomad.com’s Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some of the website’s top choices for the traveler on your holiday gift list. Max eschews the ordinary and seeks out fun, useful travel-oriented presents you probably haven’t thought of. He also shares some of the things he, himself, would like Santa – or his girlfriend – to bring him. Tune in and get some great holiday gift ideas.

Dec 2, 2020

Everything-Everywhere.com’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the remarkable story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the Indian mathematician many say was the greatest mathematician of the 20th century. Robert Kanigel chronicled his life in the 1991 book The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan, and a film based on the book came out in 2015 starring Dev Patel as Ramanujan and Jeremy Irons as British mathematician G.H. Hardy, with whom Ramanujan collaborated in England. Gary also takes us to Valencia, Spain, where the Holy Grail is said to reside in the Valencia Cathedral. Is the story of the grail simply the result of Arthurian legend, or is there some basis for the idea that this simple agate cup was the vessel Christ Jesus drank from at the Last Supper? Tune in to learn more.

Dec 2, 2020

Architect and Author Alan Hess joins Paul and Elizabeth to take us all behind the gates of some Hollywood stars’ homes designed by some of the 20th century’s legendary architects. Any of the 20 books he's written would make good holiday gifts, but his Hollywood Modern: Houses of the Stars is a standout. It celebrates some of Southern California’s most iconic homes and the movie stars responsible for them.

Dec 2, 2020

One trend that’s emerged from the pandemic is a new appreciation for travel agents. When travel screeched to a halt, travel agents proved their mettle, rebooking clients, getting them refunds, and getting them home if they were stranded abroad. Agent at Home’s Theresa Norton joins Elizabeth to reveal the public’s newfound awareness of and appreciation for travel agents and to discuss their increasingly important role in a post-COVID world.

Dec 2, 2020

Orange County, California, is one of the world's top visitor destinations. And its attractions go far beyond Disneyland. Robin Rockey, author of 100 Things to do in Orange County Before You Die, joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the OC’s lesser-known treasures. And the good news? You can experience many of them virtually – until we can all travel again for real.

Dec 2, 2020

Everything-Everywhere’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on the backstory and progress on La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s beautiful cathedral in Barcelona. And he takes us around the country to visit festivals, from running the bulls to drowning in tomatoes.

Dec 1, 2020

GoNomad.com’s Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on his visit to Wilmington, Delaware, the hometown of U.S. President Elect Joe Biden. Max shares some of the highlights he discovered in and around this warm and welcoming city. He takes us to the Hagley Museum and Library, the former home and gardens of the du Pont family; and to Longwood Gardens, a horticultural spectacular in nearby Kennett Square. Learn about ax-throwing, a helicopter museum, and more in this fun podcast about a city destined to become a visitor mecca for at least the next four years. 

Nov 23, 2020

Travel journalist Terry Gardner joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on two recent trips she took – one by plane and one by train. Did the airline enforce its protocols? Was the train journey pleasant or stressful? What was the situation at the airports? Get this first-hand account of traveling during the pandemic and learn Terry’s tips for venturing out.

Nov 23, 2020

Everything-Everywhere.com’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to tell the tale of Really Big Telescopes. From their humble origin in the hands of Galileo Galilei in 1610, they have changed our understanding of the universe. Where are today’s largest telescopes? Which ones can you visit? What about radio telescopes? Learn the answers to these and other questions, plus: the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston and other quirky stories Gary shares from his podcast Everything Everywhere Daily.

Nov 23, 2020

By instituting strict protocols, Bigfork Summer Playhouse in Bigfork, Montana, was able to have a successful, COVID-free season. The 61-year-old theater’s Brach Thomson joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal how they did it – practices that might be a good example for other entities. (Among other things, audience members had to wear masks and social distance.) Summer theaters hold a special place in the American psyche. Tune in to this lively discussion about a welcome success story.

Nov 23, 2020

Duncan Hogarth joins Paul and Elizabeth to introduce us to Brasada Ranch, a 2,000-acre resort near Bend, Oregon, that offers hiking, horseback riding, golf, and fishing amid rolling hills and pastures.

Nov 23, 2020

When you’re far away for the holidays, reminders of home become especially meaningful, says LuxeAdventureTraveler’s Jennifer Dombrowski, who joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal her gift suggestions for the expats on your holiday list. “Things that are nothing special normally can be really special for your expat,” she says. She recommends comfort foods you can’t easily or affordably get abroad, like chocolate chips, hot sauces, and canned pumpkin. Don’t send fresh produce or meats – only pre-packaged foods, she says, and be sure to abide by all the regulations. Jennifer also suggests some good gifts if you have a new puppy in the family – Jennifer and her husband, Tim’s new Samoyed, Coco, lists her favorites on her Instagram site: @cocotravelingsamoyed.

Nov 16, 2020

Sylke Neal-Finnegan joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the beauty, history, and culinary richness of Oregon’s Tualatin Valley. This scenic valley only about a 20-minute drive from Portland has long been at the forefront of the farm-to-table movement, and the Beaverton Farmers Market is one of the largest in the state. You can hike the region’s hillsides and go zip-lining through its trees. And three innovative theater companies offer entertainment. One even provides an immersive experience that plunges you into the heart of the action.

Nov 16, 2020

TheTravelCamel’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to unveil the Ultimate African Safari Guide. Shane, a safari veteran, gives his tips on what kind of safari to take – did you know you can take a walking safari or one on horseback? - how to choose a safari operator, and what to bring. And why is khaki such a popular color to wear? Join us as Shane shares the wonder and beauty of being on safari in Africa.

Nov 16, 2020

DiscoverKlamath’s Jim Chadderdon joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the diversity of Southern Oregon. Discover the 8,000-year-old history of the region’s Klamath tribes, culminating in the Modoc War of 1872/73. Travel the Rogue Valley Food Trail and stop at produce stands, wineries, and farm-to-table restaurants. And glory in live theater at Ashland’s Oregon Shakespeare Festival, offering plays virtually at www.osfashland.org until we can all travel freely again. For more info, check out www.SouthernOregon.org.

Nov 16, 2020

GoNomad’s Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to transport us all to the Middle Kingdom: China; and to the birthplace of golf: Scotland. Max takes us to China’s Hunan Province and its capital, Changsa, where Mao Tse Tung was born. Max also takes us climbing along amazing glass walkways high in the mountains and to the Hunan Museum, where lies the 2,000-year-old tomb and mummy of Xin Zhui, wife of a local governor during the Han dynasty. Next, we travel with Max to St. Andrews, Scotland, home of St. Andrews Links, where golf is said to have been played since the 15th century. GoNomad’s story reveals the St. Andrews beyond golf, including the town’s history, harbor, mild climate and great food. Join us for this fun adventure from East to West.

Nov 16, 2020

Tech guru James DeRuvo joins Paul and Elizabeth to share his insights into the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Are the cameras as good as they say? Is the 5G capability worth the cost? Get the info you need to decide if one of these phones is right for you. Plus, when, oh when, will Disneyland in Southern California reopen? Jim gives us the backstory.

Nov 16, 2020

LuxeAdventureTraveler’s Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to a report on a road trip she and husband Tim took with their three-and-a-half-month-old Samoyed puppy, Coco, to Espelette, in France’s Basque country. The village is famous, says Jennifer, for the Espelette pepper, a mildly spicy pepper originally brought to France in the 16th century by sailors returning from South America. The region is also famous for Bayonne ham and a traditional cider. The normal harvest festivals were canceled this year due to COVID, but it’s not too soon to plan an autumn 2021 visit to this charming village. Plus, @CocoTravelingSamoyed gets her first look at sheep.

Nov 11, 2020

The Florida Keys’ Andy Newman joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on the fact that the Keys are open to visitors and welcome you. You have to wear a mask and practice proper protocols, but you’ll have plenty of fun. Visit the Turtle Hospital on Marathon, go sport fishing off Islamorada, and visit Hemingway’s former home in Key West. If you’re a certified scuba diver, you can help work to restore some of the coral reefs, says Andy, noting that the Keys have been a leader in coral reef preservation.

Nov 11, 2020

Even before the pandemic, travel insurance was becoming increasingly popular. Now, travelers are even more interested in learning about what it can and can’t do. Allianz Travel Insurance’s Daniel Durazo joins Paul and Elizabeth to explain the basics of travel insurance and show how it can help to protect your travel investment during these times. If you want to cancel a trip because of COVID-19 will you be covered? If you get COVID-19 on a trip, what happens? Will travel insurance cover you if you have a pre-existing medical condition? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Allianztravelinsurane.com.

Nov 11, 2020

TheTravelCamel’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the secrets of Southern Africa. Come along as Shane takes us to Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, where leopards roam. And learn the fate of a young hippopotamus who wanders into a pride of lions – the outcome might surprise you. Shane also takes us to Victoria Falls - feel what it’s like to see a lunar rainbow there by the light of a full moon. Then explore Zimbabwe, where Shane unveils the wonders of Great Zimbabwe, or “Houses of Stone,” the 800-year-old wonder that’s the largest ancient building in Africa south of the Pyramids. And tag along on a road trip with Shane in Namibia and visit the Namib Desert, where, atop a sand dune, you just might spy the Atlantic Ocean.

Nov 11, 2020

Kirsten Schmidt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some exciting new ways to explore two of Germany’s most fascinating cities, Berlin and Hamburg. In Berlin, join a tour to discover lesser-known parts of the city or particular aspects, such as Jewish Berlin, Cold War Berlin, and even 1920s Berlin. In Hamburg, immerse yourself in the city’s 800 years of maritime heritage, including a flotilla of historic vessels. Travel virtually to both of these cities via their websites, and when you’re ready to fly to Germany, the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport awaits you.

Nov 11, 2020

Seatrade Cruise Global, the cruise industry’s largest annual conference, typically draws thousands of people to Florida each spring. This year, Seatrade went virtual, with some 13,000 attendees from around the world. ThePointsGuy.com’s Gene Sloan joins Paul and Elizabeth to share conference highlights and what some of the revelations mean for cruising’s future. When will large ships start sailing again from North American ports? What’s the future for small-ship lines like Atlas Ocean Voyages and American Cruise Lines? Will ships cruising Alaska be able to call at Canadian ports next summer? Tune in to get the latest insights and predictions.

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