Best Pauline Frommer Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 188 w/ Pauline Frommer (Frommer's Travel Guides) - From Europe on $5 a Day to the Digital Age: Why Travel Still Matters 1:02:21

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Ep 188 w/ Pauline Frommer (Frommer's Travel Guides) - From $5 a Day to the Digital Age: Why Travel Still Matters In this week’s episode, I sit down with Pauline Frommer, the editorial director and the voice behind the legendary Frommer’s Travel Guides — a brand that has shaped how millions of people explore the world. From her father Arthur Frommer…

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A quick chat with Pauline Frommer of Frommer's Travel Guides and Frommer's Travel Show | Coffee Break Ep73 | 10-14-25 24:57

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(00:49) - Background of Frommer's Travel guides and Frommer's Travel Show (04:25) - What makes Frommer's Travel guides different from other guides and travel websites? (05:39) - How is AI changing the landscape of travel guides? (08:01) - Hidden gems with free activities may not get the presence on Google that places with paid activities will (09:4…

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The Best Places to Go in 2026, Part 2 31:57

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Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran, and Managing Editor Zac Thompson, joined Pauline Frommer to discuss the destinations that will be particularly vacation-worthy in 2026. Today's show covered Peru, Jasper (Alberta, Canada), Hot Springs (Arkansas), Viti Levu (Fiji), Costa Navarino (Greece), and the United States' 250th birthday celebratio…

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5 rewarding ways to book paid hotel stays | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep331 | 11-6-25 58:10

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In today's episode of the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast, we'll talk about the Bilt card 2.0 that's coming, we'll reveal a trick for finding Air France award availability, and talk about 5 ways to super-stack your hotel bookings. Giant Mailbag (01:08) - Air France Availability on JAL searching tip Card News (06:09) - Bilt card 2.0 (replaces curr…

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End of Year Marriott elite plans | Coffee Break Ep76 | 11-4-25 19:33

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You have until the end of the year to earn the number of elite nights required for the elite level you're aiming for, so it's time to start thinking strategically! (00:58) - Which status levels are worth targeting? Read more about which Marriott elite benefits apply and when here. (03:23) - Shortcuts (You can read more about this here.) (05:11) - L…

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Three Big Announcements: Travel With Me + Intrepid To El Salvador, Winging It Productions & Upcoming Adventures 12:43

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Three Big Announcements: Travel With Me + Intrepid To El Salvador, Winging It Productions & Upcoming Adventures 🌋 Announcement #1 – My First Guided Group Tour: El Salvador 2026 That’s right — I’m officially leading my first-ever guided group tour, and we’re heading to El Salvador from November 19 to 29, 2026! This 10-night, 11-day adventure blends …

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The Best Places to Go in 2026, Part 1 32:57

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It's that time of year again! Frommer's writers from across the globe have nominated the places that they think will be especially appealing to visit in the coming year, for very specific reasons—important anniversaries, new features, affordability, you name it. From the dozens of suggestions, we narrowed the field down to 16. You can see the compl…

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Triple dipping credit card coupons | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep330 | 10-31-25 1:04:13

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In this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we'll reveal a trick for booking 2 people at single-person award rates, Wyndham & Vacasa are breaking up and breaking our hearts, and we'll talk about how to triple dip towards thousands of dollars in credits. Giant Mailbag (01:11) - Our listener uses a second browser to grab two seats at a low price...…

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A second look at the new Chase Sapphire Reserve® card | Coffee Break Ep75 | 10-28-25 19:00

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Back in June, Chase introduced the new Chase Sapphire Reserve® card with a higher annual fee. Our initial reactions were mixed and a little disappointed because the card was no longer a no-brainer, broadly applicable card in our view. Now that we've had some time, has our opinion changed? (01:53) - High-level view of the card updates (04:15) - Init…

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Travel Costs in the Spotlight: A Look at Pricey Travel Medicine Clinics, Plus Why Prices are Rising for Hotels, Air Travel, and Rental Cars 29:57

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Andrea Sachs, Travel Reporter for the Washington Post, discussed how to save money on inoculations and health advice for travel. Then Frommer's author Tamara Hinson discussed why so many travel prices are increasing, and how to save money anyway Takeaways: Travelers must be aware of the significant costs associated with vaccinations required for so…

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Hyatt: End of year elite planning | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep329 | 10-24-25 1:44:10

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As it nears the end of the year, it's time to assess Hyatt elite progress. In today's Frequent Miler on the air podcast episode, we'll focus on how to bridge the gap to the next level of Hyatt status. But we'll also talk about United & JetBlue tying their knot tighter, and how Wyndham's crappy coupon book doesn't add up. Giant Mailbag (01:21) - "We…

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206. Best Disney World Resorts: Our Top Picks and Wish List Stays (featuring Kevin Payne) 58:22

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Trying to decide where to stay at Walt Disney World? With more than 25 Disney World resorts to choose from, how do you know which one's worth booking? Ditch the overwhelm and let's set the tone for a magical vacation. Kevin Payne from 'Family Money Adventure' and I share our top picks. Discover which resorts stand out and which ones are still on ou…

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AA's disappointing $350 Globe card | Coffee Break Ep74 | 10-21-25 20:06

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Citi is out with a new mid-tier card called the AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® with a $350 annual fee. We expected a lot from this card, but found it ultimately disappointing. (00:50) - Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® basics (02:04) - Perks, coupons, and elite boost (04:44) - Is this the replacement for Barclays $195 Aviator Silver card? (06…

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Wingin' It ft James Hammond - Up In The Clowds Podcast 1:09:39

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Welcome to this week's episode, where I share an episode where I was a guest on the Up In The Clowds Podcast with Adrian Ussling. Adrian's new podcast is a fantastic travel podcast sharing travel stories, tips, information, fun and much more. I loved being a guest, and hopefully, it provides you with some wanderlust. Check out Adrian's podcast belo…

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Japan Vacations: Expert advice from David McElhinney, author of the new "Frommer's Japan" guidebook 40:57

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Frommer's Author David McElhenny joined Pauline Frommer to discuss the culinary specialties of different Japanese regions, walking vacation opportunities that mirror the Camino de Santiago experience, ways to experience Japan's sizzling pop culture, and some strategies for saving money on a Japanese vacation. Takeaways: Transportation in country is…

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5 cool points & miles opportunities expiring soon | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep328 | 10-17-25 1:19:32

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On today's Frequent Miler on the Air Podcast we'll discuss how to fly with 1 free human companion and 1 pet companion for a full year, or how to fly with a free human companion for two years, or how to get 350,000 points and elite status for 25 years! Giant Mailbag (01:15) - "I wanted to share some insights on the Mesa card based on my experience..…

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Ep 187 w/ John Stuckey at Bear Hug Campers - Building the Perfect Campervan | Vanlife Design & Road Trip Freedom 1:27:24

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🎙️ Episode Title: Ep 187 w/ John Stuckey at Bear Hug Campers - Building the Perfect Campervan | Vanlife Design & Road Trip Freedom In this week’s episode of The Winging It Travel Podcast, I chat with John Stuckey, the founder of Bear Hug Campers, a UK-based company known for crafting custom-built campervans that perfectly blend design, functionalit…

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Airbnb + Hidden Spy Cameras: A Cautionary Tale from the New York Times' Tripped Up columnist. Plus the first look at a new company that could save you on airfare 34:28

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Seth Kugel, the Tripped Up columnist for the New York Times, shared a shocking tale of an Airbnb stay that went wrong. He also gave advice on how to keep yourself safe in a vacation rental. Then Jason Lucking of pAIback.app, discussed this new flight savings tool. The Frommer's Travel Podcast was named one of the 13 best for travel by the New York …

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Great travel tips revealed and a 100K Vacay winner is crowned | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep327 | 10-10-25 1:42:00

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This podcast was recorded live on October 8th, at 9 pm ET during our 100K Vacay Annual Challenge final livestream. In that livestream we did our final scoring of Nick and Stephen's trips and crowned the 100K Vacay winner! You'll hear that livestream now, as part of this podcast episode. (You'll notice some audio quality issues with Nick's mic this …

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205. Paris Travel: Why Slow Travel Makes Paris Even More Magical with Renee Hannes 44:37

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Planning a trip to Paris? Feeling overwhelmed by where to stay, what to see, and how to make the most of your budget? I'm joined by European travel and Paris expert Renee Hannes, who shares tips to help you experience Paris without rushing from sight to sight. From choosing the best neighborhoods to the best times to visit, Renee breaks down how to…

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Magical Prague at Sunrise, My Cringe Oktoberfest Stories and Travel Fitness 27:45

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Magical Prague at Sunrise, My Cringe Oktoberfest Stories and Travel Fitness In this week’s episode of Winging It Travel Podcast, I’m taking you through three very different parts of my travel life — the peaceful beauty of Prague at sunrise, the chaotic hilarity of my cringe Oktoberfest stories, and my personal reflections on something I call “trave…

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100K Vacay midstream check-in and scoring | | Coffee Break Ep73 | 10-7-25 1:00:51

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Cuba in 2025 with the Amateur Traveler's Chris Christensen 31:57

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Traveling to Cuba today requires a knowledge of the law, and some strategies for getting the most out of your trip. Podcaster Chris Christensen of the Amateur Traveler podcast just recently returned from this storied island nation, and discussed some of the elements of a trip there, including: Why United States citizens have to find non-hotel accom…

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100K Vacay Livestream Kick Off | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep326 | 10-3-25 1:10:01

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Greg's benchmark trip is done, and that means it's time for the 100K Vacay team challenge to begin! In this episode, you'll get a chance to listen to the kick-off live stream that aired on October 1st at 9 pm Eastern Time and reviewed all the things that went well (and could have gone better) with Greg's 100K Vacay benchmark trip to Malta. (01:14) …

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Favorite travel gear from the Giant Mailbag | Coffee Break Ep72 | 9-30-25 17:03

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In a recent episode, Greg and Nick talked about their favorite travel gear. In this episode, we're featuring all the cool travel gear we learned about from all of you in your responses to that episode! Favorite travel gear from the Giant Mailbag Listen to the episode "Our favorite travel gear | Ep323 | 9-12-25" here (01:28) - "For packable backpack…

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Ep 186 w/ Rachel Rudwall - From STA Travel to 80 Countries: Rachel's Journey as a Global Storyteller 1:16:23

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Ep 186 w/ Rachel Rudwall - From STA Travel to 80 Countries: Rachel's Journey as a Global Storyteller In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Rudwall, who is also known as Rachel Roams. Rachel is an Emmy-nominated on-camera Host, Producer, Camera Operator, Writer, and Award-Winning Photographer. Rachel has travelled …

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Sweet-spot awards courtesy of Japan Airlines | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep325 | 9-26-25 1:18:12

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In this episode, we'll talk about how Citi is showering us with transfer bonuses, then we'll talk about the incredible uses for Japan Airlines miles. Now that Capital One is making transfers available to Japan Airlines (in addition to Bilt, which has already been offering this), it's worth talking about what you can do with those miles! Giant Mailb…

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Jeff Greenwald On Circumnavigating the Globe Without Ever Flying 36:57

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Jeff Greenwald, author of the brilliant travel memoir "The Size of the World: Once Around Without Ever Leaving the Ground" was today's guest. In the course of the conversation, he discussed: -What the ideal travel companions are -What it's like to travel by freighter -The mysteries of the Dogon people of Mali -A moving encounter with novelist Paul …

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204. Secret Way Banks Are Paying You in 2025: Everything You Need To Know About Bank Sign-Up Bonuses 16:45

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Did you know that you can earn money from banks? What if I told you banks are paying people just for opening an account — and you might be leaving hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on the table? I'm sharing the secret strategy I've been using to earn cash bonuses from major banks — no extra work, no new spending habits. Read blog post: https:…

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Capital One wins the coupon book wars by not playing | Coffee Break Ep71 | 9-23-25 16:42

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We find the coupon book trend fairly tedious and frustrating, but we've had to admit that American Express has sort of won this game by offering "coupons" and perks that are actually compelling. But since many of us don't really like the coupon book approach at all, does that make Capital One the winner since they haven't done much with the coupon …

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My Top 15 Travel Destinations I’d Return to Tomorrow In A Heartbeat (And Why They’re Unforgettable) 25:02

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My Top 15 Travel Destinations I’d Return to Tomorrow in a Heartbeat (And Why They’re Unforgettable) What makes a destination unforgettable? Is it the people, the food, the culture, or simply the feeling you get when you arrive? In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I take you through 15 of the most incredible places I’ve visited that co…

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The Canadian Maritimes: Where to Go and Why. Plus a Look Inside the James Beard Awards 37:37

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Barbara Balfour, author of "Frommer's Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick" was our first guest, talking about how to plan the best trip to the Canadian Maritimes. Among the topics she hit: The tragic Acadian history of the region, and how to experience Acadian culture today Why lesser-known New Brunswick many now be the best state …

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The $895 Platinum Card: Shockingly Compelling | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep324 | 9-19-25 1:20:40

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In today's episode, we'll talk about the secret to a happy points & miles marriage, chasing "The Infatuation" credits, Hilton's 250K devaluation, and everything you need to know about the refreshed $895 Platinum cards: (Including The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express). We thought this annual …

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Best credit card for gas spend | Coffee Break Ep70 | 9-16-25 13:32

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When you're at the gas station filling up, which credit card should you be using for that purchase? We used to value Wyndham points around 1 cent each, which made the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, which earned 8 points per dollar at gas stations, a clear winner. But recent data has bumped that value down to about .7 cents, making it less of…

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Ep 185 w/ Matt Dennis On Travelling With A Disability: Breaking Barriers, Accessible Travel + Mindset 1:46:31

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Ep 185 w/ Matt Dennis On Travelling With A Disability: Breaking Barriers, Accessible Travel + Mindset In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Dennis — a travel writer, journalist, and accessibility advocate — to discuss his inspiring journey of travelling with a disability and how mindset can transform the way we see th…

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Jordan Roadtrips: How to do Petra Right, What You'll See In Wadi Rum and More 31:54

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The Frommer's Travel Show was named one of the 13 Best Podcasts for Travel by the New York Times. It's hosted by Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director for the Frommer's guidebooks, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, which publishes Frommers.com (12 million page views per month) and the Frommer's guides. This week's episode features James Hammond, hos…

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Our favorite travel gear | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep323 | 9-12-25 1:15:39

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In today's podcast episode, we're sharing our favorite travel gear (like Nick's Japanese nail clippers), and we'll explain why a UK power adapter is especially useful, and why we carry backpacks in our backpacks. Giant Mailbag (01:18) - One reader writes in about their first big redemption (03:14) - Preferred Hotels & Resorts safari lodges, bookabl…

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203. Why You Need a Vacation Savings System to Travel Without Money Stress 21:46

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Are your vacations leaving you feeling stressed or refreshed? A lot of aspiring travelers struggle with saving for travel because their approach to savings is broken or incomplete. I reveal why a simple, repeatable vacation savings system is the key to guilt-free travel and why automating your savings can turn dream trips into full-funded vacations…

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What are you spending on annual fees? | Ask Us Anything Ep79 | 9-3-25 54:08

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What are you spending on annual fees? What's the holy grail of first-class suites? We answered these and many other questions on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on September 3rd, 2025. (00:37) - As banks tighten up on credit card approvals, I’m sure many have received a denial for “lack of recent installment loan information.” Has anybod…

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The Top 10 Things I Have Learnt On My Travels From The Last 15 Years...So Far 23:12

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The Top Things I Have Learnt On My Travels From The Last 15 Years...So Far After 15 years on the road and over 75 countries explored, I’ve had my fair share of missed buses, border mishaps, budget wins, breathtaking hikes, and unforgettable friendships. In this solo episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I share the top 10 lessons I’ve learned f…

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Miles & Points: Smart, Not Too Complex, Strategies for Earning Free Travel 30:57

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The Frommer's Travel Show was named one of the 13 Best Podcasts for Travel by the New York Times. It's hosted by Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director for the Frommer's guidebooks, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, which publishes Frommers.com (12 million page views per month) and the Frommer's guides. This week's episode features Greg Davis-Keane, …