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Now displaying: April, 2020
Apr 27, 2020

Travel journalist Terry Gardner joins Paul and Elizabeth to explore more ways to have fun adventures at home until we can all travel again. This week, Terry takes beer-tasting virtually and reveals some of her favorite Apple TV+ shows.

Apr 27, 2020

Journalists and authors Lynn and Cele Seldon join Paul and Elizabeth to discuss their books 100 Things To Do in Charleston Before You Die and 100 Things To Do in Savannah Before You Die. Now’s the time to plan trips to these Southern gems for when we can all travel again. In the meantime, Lynn and Cele share wonderful ways to visit the cities virtually.

Apr 27, 2020

LuxeAdventureTraveler’s Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth and reports on what life is like in Bordeaux, France, as the country enters its fourth week of sheltering in place and Jennifer prepares for the first of the virtual wine tastings she hosts. We discover that staying safe@home has brought out the nascent chef in all of us.

Apr 27, 2020

Claudius Docekal VP of Deployment for Crystal Cruises is deep in the planning for the line's World Cruise in 2023 and is finding that past passengers are already wanting to go. He joins Paul to discuss the myriad things that go into preparing for a world cruise. There are speakers to plan, ports to choose, and even supplies to secure, all before selling a single ticket.

Apr 27, 2020

Thinking of buying a new car? RelayCars’ Gina Callari joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal how virtual car shopping is taking off. While you’re sheltering in place, you can research automobiles at RelayCars.com and with the RelayCars app on your smartphone. With Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, you can even feel what it’s like to be in the driver’s seat. A glimpse into a future that’s already here.

Apr 23, 2020

Learn about the delights of Germany’s Baden-Wuerttemberg region, in the southwest of Germany. Spokesperson Victoria Larson and Frank Krawcyzk of the region’s Stately Palaces and Gardens join Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the fun of Stuttgart’s amazing Porshe and Mercedes-Benz museums and the beauty of the area’s magnificent palaces

Apr 23, 2020

Christine Schoenhuber of Germany’s Baden-Wuerttemberg region and Thorsten Rudolph of the Black Forest Highlands join Paul and Elizabeth to share the wonders of the country’s southwest. Learn about what it’s like to hike in the Black Forest and to bask in the beauty of ever-glamorous Baden-Baden.

Apr 23, 2020

Everything-Everywhere’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the mode of travel most likely to come back first after the coronavirus pandemic – driving trips close to home. Undiscovered treasures lie just a few hours’ drive outside your home city, whether that’s Toledo, Ohio, or Toledo, Spain.

Apr 23, 2020

Travel journalist Tom Adkinson regales Paul and Elizabeth with the story behind Marty Robbins’ 1960 hit song “El Paso.” Rosa’s Cantina, the song’s setting is still a restaurant and bar in this captivating West Texas city. Learn about the surprising charms of El Paso and its Southern neighbor, Ciudad Juárez.

Apr 23, 2020

Go snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, cuddle a koala, and learn about aboriginal culture – all virtually for now. Tourism Australia’s Jane Whitehead joins Paul and Elizabeth and reveals how you can experience many of the continent’s wonders from your living room through videos, live cams, and other resources. Check out Australia.com’s From the Couch section and Be Inspired to think about visiting for real when we can all travel again.

Apr 16, 2020

From yoga to birding, you can do fun activities around the world from the comfort and safety of your living room. Travel journalist Terry Gardner joins Paul and Elizabeth to share some of her favorite online activities for staying sane while sheltering in place until we can all venture forth again safely.

Apr 16, 2020

Travel journalist Anietra Hamper joins Paul and Elizabeth to share the rest of her harrowing journey – from a remote fishing camp in India to her home in Ohio. The United States Embassy, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and SATW, the Society of American Travel Writers, all helped in the efforts to bring her safely home.

Apr 16, 2020

Travel Journalist Anietra Hamper traveled to India on a reporting assignment when coronavirus hit the country and hostility toward foreigners raged. For three weeks she found refuge in a remote fishing camp. She shares Part 1 of her story with Paul and Elizabeth on this program.

Apr 5, 2020

Travel journalist Terry Gardner joins Paul and Elizabeth to explain how a virtual wine tasting works, what you can learn about wine in the process, and what you need to know to participate. Virtual wine tastings can be a fun way to connect with vintners and other wine lovers in this time of sheltering in place.

Apr 5, 2020

Headquartered in Bordeaux, France, LuxeAdventureTraveler’s Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to announce the launch of her Virtual Wine Tastings and visits to some of the great vineyards and chateaus in the neighborhood. Wherever you are in the world, log in for a taste of Bordeaux.

Apr 5, 2020

TheTravelCamel’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss traveling virtually through great TV shows. From documentaries like David Attenborough’s Blue Planet to mystery series like Midsomer Murders, TV shows can transport us to different destinations until we can visit again in person.

Apr 5, 2020

Everything-Everywhere’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some lesser-known destinations around the world that are fabulous to visit, but typically have fewer crowds than iconic cities like Paris, London, or Rome. When travel picks up again, many people will head to popular places; instead, discover the riches that lie in these less-visited cities, towns, and parks.

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