The Frommer's Travel Show

Jim Mathews, CEO of the Passenger Rail Association, discussed the sweeping changes the newly passed Infrastructure Bill will enable at America's railroad. Next was Craig Storti, author of "The Hunt for Mount Everest".

Jen Rose Smith discussed her recent Washington Post article on the myriad of ways the travel experience impacts how we feel about ourselves and how it shapes our personality. Then Marshall Hall came one to talk about his new book "Blimey I'm Knackered: An American's Survival Guide to British English"

Jason Cochran and Pauline Frommer began the show with a discussion of their recent trips to Canada and Georgia. Then National Geographic Editor Allison Johnson came on to discuss their new book "1000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe".

Author Paul Heiney of "Farewell Mr. Puffin: A Small Boat Voyage to Iceland" and Rosecrans Baldwin of "Everything Now: Lessons from the City-State of Los Angeles" were this week's guests.

Travel writer Bill Schelle discussed some of the essays in his new book "In All Directions" and then Danny Guerrero of MMGY told Pauline about a new study about the travel habits and interests of hispanic Americans.

Christopher Reynolds of the Los Angeles Times discussed the 40 best things to see and do in California in fall, then Nina Ichikawa uncovered some of the state's less known Chinese history (and sights).

Wine expert Michael Green discussed costs, grape regions across the USA, and why supporting the little wineries is so important right now. Then Christine Negroni chatted about her fascinating Washington Post article on the people who create trails.

Today's podcast looked at travel in this moment, first with Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, and then with Boston Globe columnist Christopher Muther, who recently returned from a cruise of the Greek Isles.

Ernesto Callado of Bravonariz Tours discussed why tourist experiences that focus on smell can be so impactful. Next journalist Nancy Moreland regaled us with tales of the extraordinary women of the remote Massachusetts isle of Nantucket

Where are the cheapest places to go and what are the most popular new forms of travel? Elaine Glusac of the New York Times had some answers. Then Peter Elia, "The Man Who Hiked the World" (the name of his wonderful Instagram account) discusses the British town of Whitby and Bram Stoker.