Past Podcasts
Steven Miller and Disney Products Make Perfect Gifts
From princess outfits to the icon mouse ears we collected as kids, there is something magical about the products that Disney produces. We talk with Disney Consumer Products Communications Manager Steven Miller, who covers the latest and greatest merchandise products from Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line. Steven’s […]
Orlando Ashford Keynotes SATW Portland 2017
Orlando Ashford, President of the Holland America Line, was the keynote speaker at this year’s National Conference for the Society of American Travel Writers. He speaks of the transformative power of travel to open minds, build connections, and be inspired by our shared humanity.
Jeff Bracken and the LA Auto Show
Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President and General Manager of Lexus joins Paul and Elizabeth at AutoMobility, the Los Angeles Auto Show. Jeff reveals the secret behind the morpho butterfly’s brilliant blue wings, which Lexus engineers have captured on one of their top-of-the-line sports cars. How did Lexus do it? We’ll […]
Naples 44 Brings Norman Lewis’ Classic Book To Life
The late Norman Lewis is widely regarded as one of the great travel writers and his book Naples ’44: A World War II Diary of Occupied Italy, one of the great works of travel writing.
Gardens — Portland Japanese Garden
Lisa Christy with the Portland Japanese Garden shares garden lore with Paul and Elizabeth in the new library and visitor center at the garden. Widely considered one of the finest Japanese gardens in the United States it’s creation was the result of Portland community action years ago.
Portland Oregon’s Lan Su Chinese Garden Ranks Among The Best
Paul joins Scott Steele and tours the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon. The garden was created in a downtown city block by craftsmen both from the local area and China. Today it’s recognized as one of the best outside China.
Jennifer Dombrowski Journeys Into A Volcano In Iceland
Jennifer Dombrowski reports on her 6th visit to Iceland, a land she is admittedly fascinated with. She joins Paul and Elizabeth from her home in Bordeaux, France to share some of the insights she got from this trip which included a visit deep inside a volcano.
Shane Dallas Talks Luxury Stays in the Castles of Ireland
Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to talk about something many don’t think of when discussing Ireland … having a luxury vacation in one of its historic castles.
Exploring the Silk Road in Style
Marley Burns of Silk Road Adventures (silkroadadventures.com) joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some of the company’s exciting small-group tours, like off-road motorcycling in Georgia and seeking snow leopards in Central Asia.
Behind the Scenes with a AAA Inspector
AAA Inspector 63 joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the process whereby AAA inspectors stay anonymously at hotels being considered for the prestigious AAA Five Diamond award and how they evaluate things. Learn what distinguishes a AAA Five Diamond property and just how important service is.
A Conversation With Gary Arndt
Global traveler Gary Arndt of Everything-Everywhere.com joins Paul to discuss Hong Kong and the state of travel.
California Wine Month Celebrates Sustainable Harvest
Nancy Light of the California Wine Institute joins Paul at Book Passage in Marin County to discuss traveling to enjoy the harvest in the state’s wine country. They also talk about the new book Wine Country Table, by Janet Fletcher.