Past Podcasts
Key West Parties During Fantasy Fest Where Costumes Reign
Paul and Elizabeth chat with the new President and CEO of Fantasy Fest, Nadine Grossman Orr. She talks about taking Fantasy Fest to new artistic and creative levels. This year’s Fantasy Fest will feature such great events as the Zombie Bike Ride and a Pet Masquerade. Of course, there will […]
Lufthansa’s Remarkable Aid To Puerto Rico After Maria
Pat Foley, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico, joins Paul to talk about the remarkable aid effort that Lufthansa has made following Hurricane Maria. He discusses Lufthansa’s role in Puerto Rico and the fact that their base there does skilled technical maintenance on planes. Since their hangar stood up to […]
Key West Mayor Talks With Paul And Elizabeth
Key West Mayor Craig Cates chats with Paul and Elizabeth about why Key West is the world famous destination it is. They talk about ocean racing and the Cuban connection. Mayor Cates assures us that Key West is ready for visitors.
SATW: 60 Second Travel Writer #8 – Using All The Senses
In your writing, use all the senses. I’m Westways Travel Editor Elizabeth Harryman, and here’s a 60-Second Travel Writer Tip. Most writers are pretty good at describing what they see. But they often neglect to use the other senses. Describing how things taste, feel, sound, and smell can fill in […]
SATW: 60 Second Travel Writer #7 – Reliable Sources
What are “reliable sources?” I’m Westways Travel Editor Elizabeth Harryman, and here’s a 60-Second Travel Writer Tip: When you research a topic, use accurate, trustworthy sources. If the tobacco industry funds a report on smoking, for example, the results might not be as reliable as a report done, say, by […]
SATW: 60 Second Travel Writer #6 – Being Your Own Editor
Be your own editor. You can save yourself trouble and ingratiate yourself with your editor by taking some precautions before submitting your story. Here’s a 60-Second Travel Writer Tip from LA Times Travel Editor Catharine Hamm: –After you’ve finished your story, walk away for a couple of hours; then come back […]
SATW: 60 Second Travel Writer #5 – Descriptors
The English language has millions of words – a veritable buffet. But like a buffet, sometimes we overindulge. Here’s a 60-Second Travel Writer Tip from LA Times Travel Editor Catharine Hamm: Strong verbs and nouns are keys to great prose. Adjectives and adverbs are not always your friends. If you’re […]
SATW:60 Second Travel Writer #4 – Numbers 2
At an SATW professional development session some years ago, University of Missouri professor Don Ranly gave us this gem: Something compared to nothing doesn’t mean anything. Here’s a 60-Second Travel Writer Tip from LA Times Travel Editor Catharine Hamm: Dr. Ranley was talking about using numbers effectively to paint the […]
Aisne, France, Reveals Pivotal Moments in World War I
GoNomad‘s Max Hartshorne chats with Paul about Aisne, France. This less-visited part of the country has a lot of World War I history, as well as great culture and food. More at www.GoNomad.com.
Great Day Tours from London
Evan Evans Tours offers special interest tours in London and beyond. Visit Stonehenge, explore Oxford, and tour the Cotswolds with expert guides who provide real insight and accurate information.
Royal Treatment at London’s Rubens at the Palace Hotel
Rubens at the Palace Hotel General Manager Malcolm Hendry reveals the hotel’s unique role in London history. Where else can you have tea looking on Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews. https://www.rubenshotel.com/
Guernsey, a British Isle That Will Capture Your Heart
Fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society can trace the novel’s location on this island in the English Channel, plus experience gorgeous scenery, great seafood, and butter and cream from Guernsey cows.