Award-winning travel writer Lea Lane shares travel memories and travel tips with passionate travelers, travel experts, and savvy locals around the world. She has traveled to over 100 countries. Is the author of nine books, a blogger at forbes.com, and contributor to dozens of guidebooks. Smart. Fun!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 20 hours 7 minutes
episode 61: Trains World-Wide: From Eurail To Luxury Journeys, Including The Venice Simplon Orient Express
Today's trains are not only a part of the green "slow travel" movement, they can be ultra-fast and super deluxe. Lea and Guest Yi Ding, a Eurail executive, share train tips and trips, from speedy, efficient Eurail to the luxury private train tours of the world. Riding the rails proves it's the journey, not just the destination.
We first discuss all about Eurail, which connects Europe through trains and ferries...
episode 62: Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket: Charming Massachusetts Getaways
From the Cape Cod peninsula to the nearby islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, Massachusetts offers some of the most charming towns and activities in the U.S. And Leon Bolivar, a true Cape Codder, leads us along the way.
We start on the Cape, discussing places to go and things to do in and around Falmouth, Sandwich, Hyannis, Yarmouth, Dennis, Chatham and Provincetown...
episode 63: Parks Of The World: Reinventing And Reclaiming Neglected Spaces -- For The 21st Century
We are in the midst of a worldwide golden age of park creation, and featured in this episode are powerful examples. This recent surge of park development offers us much to celebrate. Parks are being designed as proactive, dynamic green spaces.
Our guests, Victoria Newhouse and Alex Pisha, are the authors of Parks of the 21st century: Reinventing Landscapes, Reclaimed Territories...
episode 64: America's Historic Triangle: The Best Of Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia
Living history can be informative and fun. And visiting the early settlements and battlefields of America's Historic Triangle -- Jamestown, Yorktown and WIlliamsburg -- offers both.
Beyond learning and better understanding the past, there are the modern pleasures of dining, shopping and recreating. Victoria Cimino, CEO of Visit Williamsburg, takes us along.
We begin with Jamestown, the earliest settlement...
episode 66: River Cruises: Tips And Trips Along The Moselle, Nile, Chobe, Douro And More
What are special pleasures of a river cruise experience? The biggest differences between river cruising and ocean cruising? How can you convince a cruise skeptic to try river cruising? AmaWaterways co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst answer these questions, and tell us about some of the best river cruises in the world, on major rivers and also less-traveled ones in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa...
episode 68: Favorite Gardens Of The World, From South Africa To New Zealand
One of the nicest ways to take a break from the rush of sightseeing as you travel is to enjoy a garden. And throughout the world you will find spectacular ones, charming ones, traditional ones -- all designed to please your senses.
Beverly Hurley is passionate about gardens, and of natural places filled with flora and fauna, wherever she travels...
episode 69: Southwest Germany: Heidelburg, Baden-Baden, Stuttgart, Black Forest, More
Natalie Dietl, and Cornelia Stahr, who represent Southwest Germany and the spa city of Baden-Baden, describe their favorite things about this special area.
They cover cities including Heidelberg and Stuttgart; natural beauty in and around the Black Forest and Lake Constance; historical sites; outdoor activities, arts, and festivals; summer and winter pleasures -- and their personal special memories...
episode 70: Hotel Secrets: What You Really Want To Know -- From General Managers Themselves
Did you ever want to ask a hotel General Manager the best way to get a good rate? How to get an upgrade? Do you wonder if they clean the throw pillows? How much to tip the housekeeper? The oddest thing a hotel guest left behind?
In this episode (with lots of laughs as well as loads of info) we talk with four hotel GMs from top hotels around the U.S...
episode 71: Take a Hike! Best Trails In The U.S.A.
The simple pleasures of recreational walks -- hiking -- is our topic. Jeff Herman, avid hiker, first talks with Lea about the Appalachian Trail and The Pacific Crest Trail.
Lea discusses hiking jargon: "Zero Hike,""Nero Hike" and others. We also discuss top hikes around the country. Jeff then talks with Lea about his company's survey of the 10 best places to hike near U.S. cities...
episode 72: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: "World's Best Small City"
San Miguel de Allende the colonial town in the highlands of central Mexico has won numerous awards. Tania Castillo, tells why it was chosen by Conde Nast travel for the sixth year as "Best World's Best Small City."
Art, good food, hot-air balloons, vineyards, hot springs, top hotels, plus day trips -- there's much to enjoy in San Miguel and the surrounding area of the state of Guanajuato...