1006: 48 Hours in Baltimore
Founded in 1729 along the Patapsco River estuary of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore has re-gained its reputation as Charm City.
May 10, 2018•2 min•Ep. 1006
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1005: Tips for Securing the Homefront
Summer's annual vacation migration is upon its. This checklist will be helpful to protect the home front while you're away.
May 10, 2018•2 min•Ep. 1005
1004: Playing the Irish Links
Scotland may lay claim to be the cradle of golf, but four Irish links courses rank among the world's best: Ballybunion, Portrush, Portmarnock, and Royal County Down.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 1004
1003: Putting at Auld Grey St. Andrews
Scotland's Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrews is Mecca for golfers, the place the game is most revered, where its venerable links have seen five centuries.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 1003
1002: Riding the Green Tortoise
Fed up with the hectic pace and jack rabbit rush of modern travel? Consider the Green Tortoise, when the getting there is more than half the fun.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 1002
1001: Checking Out Scream Parks
Amusement parks across America are debuting attractions, but the emphasis is as much dream and scream as it is theme. Consider these West Coast amusements.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 1001
1000: Surveying the Land of the Jains
Shravanabelagola, India is a center of Jainism, whose adherents believe in detachment from earthly matters. It is generally more serene than much of the rest of the vast country.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 1000
999: Shaping Marble in Pietrasanta
Since Roman times, the mountains of Tuscany have produced the world's purest marble. One less visited town is better known for artfully shaping the stone.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 999
998: On the Joys of Getting Lost in Lucca
The massive red-brick walls that still surround the Tuscan city of Lucca were built to repel medieval invaders, but they have also withstood centuries of tourism.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 998
997: Taking a High View of Florence
Defined by the river Arno, the center of Florence remains an "inseme," a collection of individual structures that merge into a seamless whole.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 997
996: Seeing the Sights of Siena
Situated in Italy's central highlands, Siena is a modern city, but the roots of its charms are centuries deep.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 996
995: Touring Toscana
Italy's Toscana is a state of Mediterranean bliss, a combination of natural beauties and cultural bounties that lures travelers from around the world.
Apr 30, 2018•2 min•Ep. 995
994: A Kenai Adventure
An hour's drive south of Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula is an abridged, user-friendly version of Alaska, accessible yet packed with postcard panoramas.
Apr 24, 2018•2 min•Ep. 994
993: Snagging Brook Trout in Heaven
The Ungava Peninsula defines the easter edge of Canada's Hudson Bay. Despite teeming with giant brook trout, some Ungava rivers are seldom fished. It's difficult, but not impossible.
Apr 24, 2018•2 min•Ep. 993
992: A Guide to Reel Pleasures
Once, dropping a line in exotic waters was a pastime limited to the wealthy. In many of the world's best fishing spots, that is still true.
Apr 24, 2018•2 min•Ep. 992
991: Dali-ing on the Costa Brava
"Esmerelda, rosada, y azul." Green for the trees, pink for the rocks, blue for the sea. That minimalist description certainly describes Spain's 137-mile Costa Brava, the fierce coast.
Apr 24, 2018•2 min•Ep. 991
990: Embracing Culture Shock
While experiencing foreign cultures can be disorienting, the best journeys also have a way of altering entrenched perspectives and introducing new ways of thinking about life.
Apr 24, 2018•2 min•Ep. 990
989: Marching off to Camp, Ourselves
Our offspring don't have to have all the fun. More adults are finding a vacation at camp can be more rewarding than a week at the beach.
Apr 24, 2018•2 min•Ep. 989
988: Selective Thoughts for Summer Campers
All across the U.S., millions of kids are eagerly anticipating the prospect of going to an overnight camp this summer. We offer some considerations for making a selection.
Apr 24, 2018•2 min•Ep. 988
987: Heading to Hilton Head Island
This sea island situated at South Carolina's southwest tip has been transformed from a sleepy, secluded summer beach resort into a vibrant year round destination.
Apr 24, 2018•2 min•Ep. 987
986: The Essential Great Smokies
The Appalachians are among America's most ecologically diverse areas. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the best places to experience them.
Apr 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 986
985: Taking an RV on Vacation
Some voyagers are venturing further off the beaten path. Instead of renting a car, they rent a recreational vehicle.
Apr 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 985
984: Seeing Sherlock's Switzerland
On this day in 1891, Sherlock Holmes plunged over Reichenbach Falls in the scenic heart of Switzerland's Bernese Oberland, locked in the embrace of his evil nemesis.
Apr 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 984
983: Highlighting Seven Weekend Escapes
Sometimes a quick getaway is exactly what the travel doctor ordered. Here are seven select destinations for delightful mini-vacations, including Niagara on the Lake, Ontario.
Apr 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 983
982: Enjoying a Cup of Coffee around the World
While regular and decaf are widely understood, ordering a cup of coffee can get complicated. Getting what you want means knowing what it's called.
Apr 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 982
981: Savoring the Sizzle of Shanghai
The centuries have certainly brought dramatic changes to the ancient fishing village situated on the delta where the great Yangtze River finally filters into the East China Sea.
Apr 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 981
980: Correcting First Class Misconceptions
The truth is that when it comes to accommodations, first class isn't always the best. In fact, often first class is decidedly mid-range.
Apr 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 980
979: A Tale from the Town of William Tell
Villages such as Grindelwald, Thun, Brienz and Meiringen in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland have been hosting active visitors for centuries.
Mar 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 979
978: An Ounce of Prevention
Though Americas are not presently required to get vaccinations for most foreign travel, it's still wise to make sure your basic shots are up to date and to investigate any health precautions particular to where you're headed.
Mar 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 978
977: Visiting Shakespeare's New Globe
In 1513, London's first Globe theater burned to the ground. Over the centuries, numerous attempts were made to recreate its ambiance. The best opened 20 years ago on the south bank of the Thames.
Mar 23, 2018•2 min•Ep. 977
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