Episode 233 - Teena Apeles, author of the book 52 Things to Do in Los Angeles joins us to discusses some of the unusual and often overlooked gems of Los Angeles, such as the Italian inspired canals, the LA River Biker Trail and the forgotten caves of an old city park. This podcast is rated F for FUN! Read this book before your next trip to LA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Epidode 232 - What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than a trip to Ireland with National Geographic's Jack Kavanagh. Jack has written a new book, Always Ireland, An Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle,  and also leads excursions to the Island for NatGeo. We discuss the the best spots to visit while in Ireland, the amazing castles, the wonderful people and even the bodies in the bog.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Episode 231 - National Geographic write Joe Yogerst returns to the show to discuss America's top hiking trails, from the Vermont Long Trail, the Florida Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. Intrigued, read Joes now book, 100 Trails, 5000 Ideas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Episode 230 - Have you ever traveled to a foreign country and felt like you were eating like a tourist and not a local. Confession, I have.  Noted travel host Rick Steves joins us to talk about his latest book, Italy for Food Lovers and gives you the know how to enjoy Italy's restaurant scene like a local.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Episode 229 - I recently saw an article on Insider, " I Spent $1200 on a Weekend Ski Trip" by Monica Humphries and it struck me that my recent trip to ski in Chamonix, France probably was cheaper that skiing in Colorado, $200 US Lift Tickets vs $60 European Lift Tickets being the main culprit.     Monica joins us to discuss the ever growing cost of skiing in the US. Plus my wife Madelyn joins the podcast to discuss the amazing destination of Chamonix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Episode 228 - David Yeskel, The Cruise Guru (@CruiseGuru on Twitter) joins us to discuss Virgin's move into the cruise industry.  Also a look at the new offerings from MSC Cruises and their exclusive Yacht Club  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Episode 227 - Some Epic additions coming to Universal Orlando, and Seth Kubersky joins us to tell us why the "other" theme park is a must see when traveling to Orlando  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Episode 225 - We kick off Season 7 with a look at the Caribbean island of St Barth. Lyle Greenfield, author of the new book 1000 Days in St. Barth joins us to talk about the history of this island. How did a volcanic rock with no fresh water become a destination for the world's rich and famous? And what makes the airport such a dicey proposition? Why is this island so different from other Caribbean destinations? Find out as we discover the magic of St Barth.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Jerome O'Conner is 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.   Find Jerome O'Connor's Book The Hidden Places of World War II: The Extraordinary Sites Where History Was Made During The War That Saved Civilization Here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Oregon is know for so many natural wonders, The Pacific coastline, Mt Hood, The Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake.  Lost in all that splendor is the number of amazing waterfalls that Oregon has. Kristen Fintel, the innkeeper at the Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast joins the podcast to discuss Oregon's numerous waterfalls and the scenic drives and hikes that helps you discover them.  Oregon's Trail of Waterfalls Trail of Ten Falls More Waterfalls of Oregon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more