Victoria Larson, joins Paul to chat about Stuttgart, Germany and the festivals held in the city often centuries old. They also talk about the museums, culture and food that make the city a must for visitors.
Shane Dallas joins Paul to talk about the amazing glass museum at Corning Glass in Upper New York State. They talk about glass blowing and also driving sports cars at Watkins Glen - a shared passion. This was the site of TBEX 2018.
Airfare Watchdog founder and travel journalist George Hobica talks with Paul and seeing the World War I battlefields and cemeteries in France and the commemorations of the 100th Anniversary of the end of the Great War. They also talk about the friendliness shown by French people to Americans. They remember the sacrifices made a century ago.
Pedro Alonso gives Paul a tour of his new hotel the VP Plaza Espana in Madrid. Over lunch they talk about how to create a true luxury hotel.
Miguel Sanz, the Tourism Director for Madrid talks to Paul about the things visitors must do in the Madrid of today. And what they often overlook.
Jennifer Dombrowski, chats with Paul and Elizabeth about the 2018 harvest in Bordeaux and also fall travel in France.
Douglas Ward, the world's leading expert on cruising and the author of the latest edition the Berlitz: Guide to River Cruising in Europe joins Paul and Elizabeth to talk about the positives of a river cruise vacation. The discuss why its so popular and which lines appeal to different markets and why. Find out which line served Paul the finest food he has ever had afloat.
Paul chats with a chef who has a restaurant in a museum in Bergen. It isn't your usual cafe. A discovery on the Koningsdam cruise.
Holland America Line has installed a complete gelato kitchen on the Koningsdam. It's as good as Italy and the pistachio is the best.
The Gutsy Traveler, Marybeth Bond, returns from the 2018 Calgary Stampede and chats with Paul about the reasons Canada throws a great party. It's not just about the West and cowboys but about the First Nations people and the contributions all have made to the western culture in Alberta.
Nancy Friedman joins Paul to talk about decades of travel experience and the fundamentals that anyone can use to get great service while traveling. Nancy is a recognized expert on customer service and she shares with Paul her insights and tips to make travel as smooth as possible. They even talk about getting good service on the phone.
Marybeth Bond, aka The Gutsy Traveler, chats with Paul about an English company that organizes walking tours for individuals and small groups. She walked with them on a tour of small towns in the South of France, and staying in small inn each night. She discovered a culture and space of life that could only have been found by walking the countryside.
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge, scheduled to enter service in December, promises to be as innovative in its entertainment as in its design. Becky Thompson-Foley, Associate Vice President, Entertainment, for Celebrity, joins Paul and Elizabeth to preview what’s in store for passengers. The Theatre will be the most technologically advanced performance space at sea, says Thompson-Foley, noting that the main stage will be three-quarters round, with additional stages, two rotating spiral staircases, and 10 panoramic projection screens. “The audience will be immersed in the production,” she says. Productions will run the gamut from a Shakespeare-inspired romp to the multimedia Kaleidoscope. Tune in to this podcast for a fun preview of some of the most exciting entertainment on the high seas.
Joanne Hudsonjoins Paul and Elizabeth to chat aboutSanta Fe, New Mexicoduring the27th Annual Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference. She talks about the emerging art scene of contemporary Native American Art. Rooted in History but fresh and very contemporary artists are forging new ground. There is also one of the largest concentrations of fine art galleries anywhere along a fabled mile in Santa Fe.