Kirsten Schmidt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal how Hamburg, Germany, along with most of the country, is beginning to open up after a long period of lockdown due to coronavirus precautions. Hotels and restaurants are beginning to open – all with social distancing and mask-wearing. It’s a sign of progress for this, Germany’s second-largest city, famous for its fish market, spectacular symphony hall, Hanseatic League history, and Germany’s most popular attraction: a museum of miniatures called Wonderland. Check out hamburg-travel.com.

TheTravelCamel’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth for Part 2 of his report on the recent Arabian Travel Market Virtual. Sessions revealed the importance of social media in keeping customers engaged during COVID-19 travel restrictions. Through social media, you can remind people of why they like you and make them want to visit you again once travel returns in full force. Also, why some powerful “influencers” don’t like the term.

TheTravelCamel’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to extol the joys of learning about a destination through its food. You can even do that while sheltering in place – Shane reveals his secret: He talks with a local chef and either takes a cooking class or gets a recipe. Then he gathers the ingredients and makes the dish at home for his family. Tune in to savor some food fun.

GoNomad’s Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss what we all need to know about travel’s gradual reopening. They also explore the wonders of Indonesia, including the little-known Ijen Crater, home of the blue flames. And they review some of the cultural dos and don’ts of visiting this endlessly fascinating country, where manners and respect are highly valued.

Travel journalist David Swanson joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss his new book, 100 Things To Do in San Diego Before You Die. Swanson, born and raised in San Diego, brings a real insider’s perspective to the city, whether revealing deeper insights into famous favorites like the San Diego Zoo, or revealing little-known secrets about the region’s distinctive aeronautical history.

BrownPassport’s Samantha Isom joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss some of the challenges people of color face when traveling. Travel builds bridges and breaks down barriers, but the travel and travel media industries need to do more to combat racism. Samantha has been at the forefront of this issue for more than a decade, and her website is a font of information on the subject. Join us for this insightful and thought-provoking discussion.

As we all emerge from lockdowns, vacations in the great outdoors seem to be the most appealing. They’re easy places to social distance and a refreshing environment after months of being cooped up indoors. Chez Chesak, Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association, joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal how to safely venture out to national parks, state parks, and other outdoor destinations.

Tech guru James DeRuvo joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal how you can easily digitize those old photos and slides so they won’t deteriorate and you’ll have them forever. James outlines several easy ways to scan and digitize photos and offers some resources for storing them safely.

AtmosAir’s Tony Abate joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the company’s innovative air-purification technology and how it can help in the fight against COVID-19. AtmosAir’s patented bi-polar air ionization process, Tony says, is 99.92 percent effective in reducing viruses, including coronavirus. Airports such as Los Angeles International Airport and New York City’s La Guardia have installed the technology, and the company is exploring other large and small venues that might help travelers breathe a little easier.

Kelly Sutter, an expedition guide with UnCruise Adventures, joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the joys of leading passengers on excursions into Alaska's natural world. Whether kayaking in tiny coves, bushwacking over the muskeg, or visiting with locals in tiny towns like Kake, Kelly never fails to inspire with her expertise and enthusiasm.

GoNomad’s Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the backstories behind some of the website’s popular articles. He takes us to the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in Macon, Georgia, where you can see guitars, clothes, and other memorabilia from the band’s heyday. He also introduces us to Max Globetrotter, who bought an ambulance and drove it Guinea, Africa, to donate it to a community in need. And he reports on how Portugal is beginning to open up after COVID-19 lockdowns.

Local guide Francisco Glaria joins Paul and Elizabeth to share the joys of Pamplona, Spain. The famous Running of the Bulls, which usually takes place in July, isn’t happening this year because of coronavirus, but Francisco reveals that there are other great reasons to visit Pamplona, including wonderful pintxos, the Basque version of tapas; fascinating history; and Michelin-starred restaurants. Learn more about Spain at spain.info.

French and European Union residents can now travel throughout France. LuxeAdventureTraveler’s Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on a two-night trip she and her husband, Tim Davis, took to a village in the French Basque country. They stayed in a gite (a holiday accommodation), hiked a gorgeous gorge, and explored a cave in the Pyrenees. Jennifer recounts the COVID-19 precautions they took and reveals what it’s like to travel in France now that many restrictions have been lifted.

The Vienna Tourism Board’s Helena Hartlauer joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal how Austria is opening up to visitors. Currently only Austrians – and soon, Germans – can visit, but start dreaming now about the city of beautiful music, amazing pastries, and dancing horses.

VisitMendocino's Travis Scott joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the beauty and diversity of California’s Mendocino County, with towering redwoods where you can go “forest bathing” – communing with nature. The county also has beautiful beaches, including a Bowling Ball Beach that resembles a lunar landscape; a Wine and Mushroom Festival in the fall; and Boonville, a town with its own language—boontling.

RedOxx’s Jim Markel joins Paul to reveal his latest advances in creating some of the world’s toughest luggage. He also shares the joys and trials of the his recent trip to Vietnam with his father, who fought there. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the memories of a Marine family.

There’s been lots of speculation about what travel will look like as the world emerges from COVID-19 lockdowns, but TheTravelCamel.com’s Shane Dallas shares with Paul and Elizabeth what hotels and airlines are actually doing. He’s just returned from the Arabian Travel Market Virtual, four days of seminars and panels attended online by some 15,000 people. Top travel executives shared what their companies are doing. Join this lively discussion to learn what the hotel and flying experience will really look like.

LuxeAdentureTraveler's Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth from Bordeaux to reveal what France is like now that many COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. The country is still closed to international visitors, but if you’re a resident of France, you can now travel anywhere in the nation. Come with us as Jennifer takes us hiking around two beautiful lakes in former white clay quarries and exploring one of the prettiest villages in France.

As travel begins to open up, road trips are the first mode of travel to return. Automotive expert Dale Snow of Mossy Automotive Group in San Diego, California, joins Paul and Elizabeth to share insider tips on how to prepare your car – and yourself – for that family road trip. And don’t forget the dog! Tune in to learn about how to take a safe and fun road trip this summer.

As states and a few countries gradually begin to open up again after lockdowns, Everything-Everywhere’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss what the future of travel might look like. What lessons will we all have learned from the downtime? And can we now hope for a more sustainable approach to travel? Plus, Gary has an innovative suggestion for cruise ships.

Headquartered in Bordeaux, France, LuxeAdventureTraveler’s Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on the Virtual Wine Tastings she’s doing on her website. She hosts them every Wednesday. Log on to join the fun and virtually visit some of the region’s great vineyards and chateaus.

Is this the end of cruising? Or the beginning of something better? Travel and food journalist Janice Wald Henderson joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss what it’s going to take to make passengers feel comfortable enough to get on a cruise ship again. In the meantime, eager cruisers can get a taste of the sea by logging on to virtual presentations several lines are doing, such as Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Insider.

Travel journalist Terry Gardner joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the prognosis for sustainable travel, now that pollution is down around the world due to Covid-19 restrictions. Will we learn from this episode how to travel more sustainability? Terry also reports on Oprah Winfrey’s new Apple TV series, which includes how to keep from feeling lonely while staying safe at home.

VisitBerlin’s Kirsten Schmidt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some of the ways you can visit Berlin virtually, until the day when we can all travel again. Thrill to the beauty of Queen Nefertiti’s statue in the Neues Museum, listen to the Berlin Philharmonic, even dance to the music in the hottest clubs – all without leaving your living room. And learn about not-to-miss things to see and do when you can visit for real.

UnCruise Adventures’ Dan Blanchard joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss small-ship cruising in Alaska, Hawai‘i and Mexico. You can see places up-close and personal on small ships, but when will cruising will return?