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Now displaying: May, 2021
May 20, 2021

LuxeAdventurerTraveler’s Jennifer Dombrowski, who is based in Bordeaux, joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss what France’s opening to foreign visitors really means. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that beginning June 9, France will welcome international visitors who have been fully vaccinated with approved vaccinations. But the country is just emerging from another serious lockdown. Curfews will still be in place; restaurants, shops and museums will still be operating at greatly reduced capacity; nightclubs will still be closed, and health passes might be required for certain events. Tune in to learn how to navigate all the complexities of visiting France during the time of COVID.

May 20, 2021

Cunard’s Jamie Paiko joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on two special voyages Cunard is offering in 2023 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of world cruising. Cunard, which pioneered scheduled trans-Atlantic crossings in 1840, also offered the first world cruise in 1922. Jamie shares what’s special about world cruising in general and about these voyages in particular. Plus, Cunard returns to Alaska in 2022 – what will that be like? Tune in to sail back into history and into the future with Cunard.

May 20, 2021

ThePointsGuy.com’s Gene Sloan joins Paul and Elizabeth to give you the latest updates on cruising. When will the CDC say it’s OK for big ships to cruise from U.S. ports? Will all cruise lines require vaccinations of their passengers? And where can you cruise? Several lines are offering cruises that depart from ports other than those in the United States. Tune in to find out what you need to know to make your future cruise plans.

May 20, 2021

TheTravelCamel’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate the joys of exploring forests and jungles. The Japanese call it “forest bathing,” and immersing yourself in these green cathedrals can bring a wondrous calm. Inhale the aromas and sounds of the Australian forests. Delve into jungles and tropical rain forests to find a different experience that can be full of surprises. Shane has tips for when you venture out and offers some thoughts on autumn’s glorious arboreal artworks.

May 20, 2021

Everything-Everywhere’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate the ancient Polynesian navigators who sailed much of the Pacific Ocean, using only traditional techniques. They navigated by the stars, the waves, the currents, and the clouds with amazing accuracy. In double-hulled voyaging canoes they sailed from what is now French Polynesia to the Hawaiian Islands, and Rapa Nui (Easter Island). In the 1970s, the Polynesian Voyaging Society (hokulea.com) began studying and reviving those ancient techniques, building open ocean voyaging canoes like the traditional ones. One of those, Hokule‘a, sailed from Hawai‘i to French Polynesia in 1976, and from French Polynesia to Rapa Nui in 1999. On both voyages, the crew used only the traditional navigational techniques, proving that those ancient voyages were possible. Gary also reveals the enormous cultural heritage the Moors brought to Spain and takes us to a place in Greece that allows no women.

May 20, 2021

Everything-everywhere’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal fun facts about the world’s largest lottery. It’s El Gordo in Spain – and it’s been around since 1812. Find out what makes this lottery so popular, and how good your chances might be – yes, visitors can play! Plus, everyone knows about Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, put forth in his famous book On the Origin of the Species. Gary reveals that as Darwin was doing his research on the voyage of the HMS Beagle, he developed another theory with profound scientific significance – about the formation of coral atolls. Learn more about the world’s atolls and whether Darwin’s theory is complete by tuning in to this episode.

May 20, 2021

Award-winning travel journalist Don George joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss his new eBook, Wanderlust in the Time of Coronavirus, available for free at GeoEx.com. “Travel is my religion,” Don has written. Find out what he means by that and learn how he coped during a year when travel was halted. Focusing on little things is important, says Don, who learned to “travel” in his own backyard. Don’s insights are instructive for us all as the world slowly returns to a time when travel is once again possible. What will post-pandemic travel look like? We can all learn from this writer’s experiences and reflections. One thing we’ve all probably gained from this desperate year is something that permeates Don’s work and outlook: gratitude. Join us for a conversation that’s about more than travel; it’s about life.

May 20, 2021

From lobster rolls to lighthouses, New England has myriad charms. NewEnglandInnsAndResorts.com’s Deborah Burns joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some of the region’s most enticing offerings. What are some of the best road trip routes? How can you best plan your vacation to the area? How can you best experience these states’ rich history? And which quintessential New England experiences should you not miss? Tune in for an insider’s perspective on one of the world’s most beautiful places.

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