Episodes of OnTravel.com

American Queen Voyages Ohio River Cruise, Part 3: Kentucky Derby

Join Paul and Elizabeth for Part 4 of their Ohio River cruise aboard the American Queen Steamboat Company's (now American Queen Voyages) American Duchess. Learn about life on the river - what it's like to go through locks near small towns, wher

American Queen Voyages Ohio River Journey, Part 2: Steamboat Race

Join Paul and Elizabeth for Part 3 of their enchanting Ohio River cruise aboard the American Queen Steamboat Company's (now American Queen Voyages) American Duchess. A highlight of the cruise for most passengers was a chance to attend the Kentu

An Enchanting Ohio River Cruise With American Queen Voyages, Part 1

Join Paul and Elizabeth for Part 2 of their adventure on the Ohio River aboard the American Queen Steamboat Company's (now American Queen Voyages) American Duchess. Learn how the rivers of America were "the country's first superhighways," as Ri

What You Need to Know for the Perfect RV Vacation

Join Paul and Elizabeth as they cruise the Ohio River aboard the American Duchess, one of the paddle wheel riverboats of the American Queen Steamboat Company (now American Queen Voyages). Come aboard as they depart from Cincinnati and experienc

Jul 25th, 2021 24m 49s

In this still COVID-cautious world, RV travel is increasingly popular. Retired U.S. Marine gunnery sergeant Brian Demo joins Paul and Elizabeth to share his expertise as a mobile Master RV technician. Brian regularly answers questions from RV o

Travel Solo Safely – a Conversation With Self-Defense Expert Nicole Snell

Jul 25th, 2021 24m 49s

Travel Solo Safely – a Conversation With Self-Defense Expert Nicole Snell As travel opens up again, women are eager to get out and experience the world, and many want to travel solo. But concerns about personal safety are often a concern. You d

EU Says “Open" - What That Means, Plus: A Bordeaux COVID Variant

Jun 3rd, 2021 24m 49s

LuxeAdventureTraveler's Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the European Union’s recent recommendation for EU countries to open their borders to vaccinated visitors. But what does that really mean? EU countries are still sov

Canyons, Gorges, and Cliffs: Back to Nature Travel, Part 4

Jun 3rd, 2021 24m 49s

TheTravelCamel’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth for the fourth installment in their series about Back to Nature Travel. This time, they take you to some of the world’s most spectacular canyons, gorges, and cliffs. Learn about one of Aust

Has COVID-19 Made Travel Insurance a Smart Buy?

Jun 3rd, 2021 24m 49s

Allianz Travel Insurance’s Daniel Durazo joins Elizabeth to review how travel insurance has evolved during the time of COVID-19. What’s the latest information? Will travel medical insurance cover you if you become ill with COVID? Or have to qua

France Opens Up - What You Need to Know if You Visit

Cunard Celebrates the Birth of World Cruising With Centenary Sailings

LuxeAdventurerTraveler’s Jennifer Dombrowski, who is based in Bordeaux, joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss what France’s opening to foreign visitors really means. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that beginning June 9, France wil

When – and Where – Will You Be Cruising?

Cunard’s Jamie Paiko joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on two special voyages Cunard is offering in 2023 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of world cruising. Cunard, which pioneered scheduled trans-Atlantic crossings in 1840, also offered the

Into the Woods: Back to Nature Travel, Part 3

ThePointsGuy.com’s Gene Sloan joins Paul and Elizabeth to give you the latest updates on cruising. When will the CDC say it’s OK for big ships to cruise from U.S. ports? Will all cruise lines require vaccinations of their passengers? And where

The World’s Most Amazing Navigators, Plus: the Wonders of Islamic Spain

TheTravelCamel’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate the joys of exploring forests and jungles. The Japanese call it “forest bathing,” and immersing yourself in these green cathedrals can bring a wondrous calm. Inhale the aromas

Where’s the World’s Largest Lottery? Plus: Darwin’s Other Theory

Everything-Everywhere’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to celebrate the ancient Polynesian navigators who sailed much of the Pacific Ocean, using only traditional techniques. They navigated by the stars, the waves, the currents, and the cl

Confessions of a Confirmed Traveler After a Year at Home

Everything-everywhere’s Gary Arndt joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal fun facts about the world’s largest lottery. It’s El Gordo in Spain – and it’s been around since 1812. Find out what makes this lottery so popular, and how good your chances

Discover the Glories of New England

Award-winning travel journalist Don George joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss his new eBook, Wanderlust in the Time of Coronavirus, available for free at GeoEx.com. “Travel is my religion,” Don has written. Find out what he means by that and l

Azamara: A Cruise Line With a Difference

From lobster rolls to lighthouses, New England has myriad charms. NewEnglandInnsAndResorts.com’s Deborah Burns joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal some of the region’s most enticing offerings. What are some of the best road trip routes? How can

Having Fun With Food on Holland America Line

Carol Cabezas, president of Azamara, joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal what distinguishes this cruise line. In an age when many travelers are seeking authentic travel, Carol explains, Azamara’s philosophy of staying in ports longer and offerin

Southern California Theme Parks Reopen: What’s It Like to Visit?

Holland America Line Master Chef Rudi Sodamin joins Paul and Elizabeth to toast National Food Faces Day, which was designated in the National Day Archives and celebrated in Rudi’s honor on April 6. Rudi creates Food Faces by combining natural i

Maine’s Affordable Ski Resorts, Plus: Walled Cities of the World

Our tech guru and theme park insider James DeRuvo joins Paul and Elizabeth to report on what’s happening in Southern California as Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other parks prepare to reopen after a

France in the Time of Curfews, Plus the Sensational Seychelles

GoNomad.com’s Max Hartshorne joins Paul and Elizabeth to reveal the fun and affordability of Maine’s ski resorts. Saddleback Mountain and Sugarloaf in northern Maine are lesser-known gems with lots of local lore and typically plenty of snow int

Head for the Hills – Back to Nature Travel, Part 2

LuxeAdventureTraveler.com’s Jennifer Dombrowski joins Paul and Elizabeth to share what it’s like to live in France during its challenging time of 6 PM to 6 AM curfews. Hope looms on the horizon, however, and Jennifer recalls the joys of visiti

Waterfalls, Rivers, and Lakes – Back to Nature Travel, Part 1

TheTravelCamel.com’s Shane Dallas joins Paul and Elizabeth to explore the joys of climbing, hiking, and just admiring hills, mountains, and high tors. Historically, thinkers have always gone to the mountains to gain perspective or lift their co