Travel Brigade

Travel Brigade journeys to the Czech Republic to sample the best dining and drinking offered in the city of Prague, along with the spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Mariazke Lazne. We'll interview a popular chef, talk to one of the top restaurants, let you know about a popular drink called Becherovka, and learn about the unique way beer is served in Prague. Enjoy the trip!?

Travel Brigade takes you to the West Bohemia area of the Czech Republic that is known for its mineral waters and the spas built around them. The beautiful, countryside spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Mariazke Lazne are places to go to relax and enjoy treatments centered around the healing properties of the mineral waters. We'll tell you about the treatments and spas, but also places to stay and great things to eat and drink while in this area. We'll also have an interview from a spa in Prague. Enjoy the trip!?

Travel Brigade takes you into the rapidly expanding travel area of river cruising. Whether you’ve been ocean cruising, or never been on any kind of cruise, we’ll talk with cruise directors at AmaWaterways about the best ways to take advantage of all that river cruising has to offer. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade as we enjoy the one-of-a-kind foodand drink of the Big Easy! We’ll have interviews at amazing restaurants like Brigtsen’s, Antoine’s, Tableau and Desire Oyster Bar. We’ll also talk about how to make your own feast when we visit the New Orleans School of Cooking. Finally, we’ll find out about classic French Quarter cocktails like the Ramo’s Gin Fizz. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade is ready to celebrate the 2017 holidays with gifts for the traveler in your life. From "smart" luggage to electronics, to comfortable clothing to gifts that remind you of where you've been and where you want to go, we've got something for everybody. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Lafayette, Louisiana, the capital of incredible Cajun food. We’ll teach you about foods such as boudin (pronounced boo-dan) that we didn’t know about before, but now we can’t live without! Marie Ducote of Cajun Food Tours takes us to places with names like NuNu’s and Fezzo’s that have all the character and spice you’d expect. We’ll also make a stop at historic Cafe Vermillionville and several other memorable spots. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. ?

Join Travel Brigade in Dresden, Germany, where we’ll witness the remarkable way this beautiful city has been rebuilt since World War II and the German reunification. We’ll walk through the Royal Palace and Zwinger, attend a concert in Frauenkirche and try traditional food and drinks at Sophienkeller. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade as we hope on board with AmaWaterways to cruise the Danube River. We'll start in Germany and sail along the Danube through Austria and Slovakia before ending up in Hungary. Along the way, we'll see the sights in major cities such as Vienna and Budapest, but we'll also make stops in charming small towns. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade for art, shopping and spa experiences in Dusseldorf, a beautiful city on the Rhine that combines traditional German culture with modern experiences. We'll visit the town's incredible variety of art musuems and feature an interview with a guide to the galleries. We'll also visit a new spa adding relaxation to the Dusseldorf menu. Dusseldorf is a town where visitors can enjoy a locally brewed beer at one of the many local breweries in the Alstadt before heading over to Kings Alley for world-class shopping, then finish off the day at a restaurant in the modern MedienHafen section of town right on the river. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

2017 marks 500 years since Martin Luther set the Reformation in motion and Germany is celebrating all year. Join Travel Brigade on “The Luther Trail” as we visit places where Luther lived and check in on exhibits and celebrations commemorating his life. We’ll visit Erfurt and the monastery Luther joined to begin his religious life. We’ll also visit Luther House in Eisenach where he lived as a school boy and hike up to Wartburg Castle where he was held “prisoner” for his own safety. Along the way, we’ll tell you about national exhibitions and celebrations happening in 2017 and tell you how you can create your own Luther Trail on a visit to Germany. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.