Episode 142 - Season 4 starts with Jerome O'Conner, a man who has spent his life discovering World War II sites that have been forgotten, lost or hidden over time.     His life's work, and according to him the only book he'll ever write, is a fascinating work that uncovers some of the most important sites of World War Ii that time has forgotten.

Episode 141 - We explore some of our favorite unusual spots of 2019. We start with a visit to Meow Wolf an interactive art exhibition that is selling out at record pace in Santa Fe.    Then Wendy Lubovich shares with us her favorite unusual New York museums in her new book "111 Museums in NYC That You Must Not Miss."    And Sommer Mathis of Atlas Obscure discusses her outfits excursions to Chernobyl.

Episode 140 - Writer Bruce Steele's new book One Day at Disney documents cast members at Disney, from the theme parks around the globe to the movie and television sets, imagineers and resorts staff. The book coincides with the new series of the same the name on the new Disney+ streaming service.

Travel Writer Tim Neville discusses his recent trip to China and their plan to develop ski resorts to create a winter outdoor culture for its citizens.  Tim also discusses plans for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing

I saw that the former CEO of Lonely Planet, Daniel Houghton, had written a book "Wherever You Go: A Guide to Mindful, Sustainable and Life Changing Travel".  I was immediately intrigued.    However I was not prepared for the usual tale of how a 23 year old became CEO of one of the most recognizable travel brands.     This book is not only only filled with Daniel's insight, but a host of interviews with other noted travelers. Not unlike this podcast,  Daniel talk with people whose outlooks interests him.     On this week's Travel With Hawkeye podcast we discuss the new book along with our perspective on travel.

Episode 137 - Our guests come from all over the US for Our 2019-20 Skiing Episode.  This week we discover the US' first indoor year round ski hill that hopes to introduce a quarter million new skiers to the sport annually.      We explore an iconic ski area that appears to take us back in time, virtually unchanged for decades and is owned by a cooperative of skiers.      We discover a state that often is overlooked when planning a ski vacation even thought it offers champagne powder, a world renown ski resort with its own airline plus a ski area that requires passing thru a nuclear laboratory's security checkpoint.     And we update you on the growing opportunities for the IKON pass holders and remember the life of winter sport pioneer Jake Burton Carpenter,  all this week on the Travel With Hawkeye podcast.

Over the past few years, there have been so many political changes in Colombia, that travelers have started to return to this country filled with diverse ecosystems, wonderful beaches, exquisite museums  and bustling safe cities.    Brian Schon of True Colombia Travel joins the podcast to discuss why it's time to visit the South American wonders of Colombia.

Episode 135 - I came across two travel coffee table books that were so extraordinary that I felt compelled to seek the editors and find out more about them.  Caution - both these books will blow a hole in your bucket list Epic Journeys: 245 Life Changing Adventures from National Geographic - Nat Geo Travel Editor George Stone joins the podcast to discuss the complication of this incredible book including the writers and photographers who assisted in the compilation. Wanderlust: A Travelers Guide to the World from Moon Guides - Editor Grace Fujimoto discuss this special book's look the world's must unique sites and attractions.  Grace also shares Moon Guides unique use of local travel writers and their search for their next undiscovered talent.

My co host of my Dallas morning radio show, Katelyn Maida (aka Connected K) recently took her very fist trip abroad for her honeymoon.      Her impressions of Barcelona, Rome, the Amalfi Coast and her bucket list for her next visit.

Rob Pitingalo of TripHacksDC tells us why Washington DC needs to be on everyone's bucket list.  A discussion of the capital city's top attraction, including insider tips and it's secret history.     What is at the top of the Washington Monument and why was it put there?  Find out on this week's Travel With Hawkeye podcast.