• True Crime Travel - Yes It's a Thing
    Apr 24 2025

    Episode 283 - You've heard about the popularity of True Crime Podcasts. But did you know there was such a thing as True Crime Travel. Travel writer Dawn Barclay has started a 10 book series on True Crime Travel titled Vacations Can Be Murder. The first volume focuses on New England. She joins us to discuss this niche travel genre

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    9 mins
  • Do You Have a REAL ID?
    Apr 10 2025

    Episode 282 - The Department of Homeland Security has set May, 2025 as the first date that domestic airline passengers must have a REAL ID to board a flight. Do you have a REAL ID? How do you get one? What if you don't have one and can't get one before May 7th? We answer all your questions.

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    5 mins
  • Custodians of Wonder, Those Keeping Ancient Traditions Alive
    Mar 24 2025

    Episode 281- Elliot Stein has traveled the world in search of the last people who carry on ancient traditions. Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive delves into the last Incan rope bridge builder, a mysterious metal mirror maker form India that will reveal your true self and Scandinavia's last night watchman to name a few. Stein discovers individuals who are keeping the these ancient traditions alive.

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    15 mins
  • Big Changes at Southwest Airlines
    Mar 12 2025

    Episode 280 - Clint Henderson from The Points Guy joins us to discuss the recent changes to Southwest Airlines. Is the good news or terrible news?

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    11 mins
  • The Nearly Forgotten Tale of the First All Women's Ascent of Denali
    Mar 3 2025

    Episode 279 - Writer Cassidy Randall joins us to discuss her book, 30 Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women's Ascent of Denali, celebrating the almost forgot tale from 1970 of this historic first.

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    17 mins
  • Lisa Abend Unplugged Traveling
    Feb 17 2025

    Episode 278 Travel writer Lisa Abend explores various European cities by totally unplugging and setting back the clock to a time when we were less connected. Could you travel the way that she recommends?

    Follow Lisa on Substack

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    30 mins
  • Tips for European Travel in 2025 with David Yeskel
    Feb 3 2025

    Episode 277 - Headed to Europe in 2025. When will the visa rules take effect? What's the best way to connect flights when traveling overseas? Is there a better way to tour a new city. Are Destination Dupes really worth the time? We discuss all with travel writer David Yeskel (On X @CruiseGuru)

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    29 mins
  • How To Get Out Of A Time Share
    Jan 20 2025

    Episode 276 - A recent article in the Washington Post drew my intention, "Timeshares can trap you. My family couldn’t escape until my dad died."

    Travel writer Joel Balsam discussed the steps he took to get out of his family's time share. He joins us this week as our guest. Plus we discuss the problems with timeshares, and the high pressure sales tactics they use.

    Links: Resonable Exit

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    16 mins
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