Picture yourself cruising past vintage motels with glowing vacancy signs, stopping for pie at a chrome-trimmed diner, and discovering roadside museums that tell stories most travelers speed right past. Today’s Route 66 isn’t about getting from point A to point B. It's about embracing the journey as America's most iconic highway turns 100.

In this episode, host Angie Orth welcomes Karuna Eberl, a travel journalist and filmmaker who just completed the entire 2,448-mile journey from Illinois to California. Karuna wrote the latest cover stories for AAA Explorer and Westways, documenting her three-week adventure through eight states, visiting local eateries, historic motor courts, and small-town museums that preserve a century of American history.

You'll learn how long you need to enjoy Route 66 and why slowing down transforms the experience. She also shares the cultural landmarks that make this highway a living time capsule and practical tips on where to stay and how to navigate the route.

What You’ll Learn:

3:35 Why slowing down transforms the Route 66 experience

8:13 Mid-century Americana's roadside diners and motor lodges

13:41 Must-see roadside attractions

19:12 The historic motor courts that connect travelers

24:30 Essential lessons from 2,500 miles on the Mother Road

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quixotictravelers

Have you driven Route 66? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

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The words “summer” and “vacation” have always gone together. Summer travel is certainly wonderful, but it’s not the only time to vacation.

If you’re looking for great deals, fewer crowds, and more travel flexibility, then taking a trip during the winter might be right up your alley.

Today, Angie Orth welcomes Chadner Navarro, a seasoned travel writer who has contributed to Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, and Vogue.com. As an off-peak traveler and ski enthusiast, he’s got some great advice to share about the best travel destinations for winter.

You’ll hear what makes the winter months a great time to travel, and where you can expect to find the best deals. You’ll hear about unique destinations where you can enjoy warmer temperatures and the coolest spots for snow sports to satisfy your adventurous spirit.

What You’ll Learn:

• (01:28) Why winter is a great time to travel
• (05:50) Fresh winter destination ideas
• (06:51) Where to find deals for winter travel
• (13:55) Less crowded ski destinations to explore
• (16:20) How climate change is affecting off-season travel

Connect with Chadner Navarro:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadner/

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Where are you celebrating New Year’s Eve this year?

It’s a question that feels exciting and a bit nerve-racking at the same time.

New Year’s Eve is both a beginning and an end. It’s bidding farewell to the year that’s passed, and welcoming the new one in the best way possible. Naturally, we want to celebrate in a place that feels special.

Today, Angie Orth welcomes a pair of trusted travel experts to help you answer the big NYE questions. Lee Abbamonte has celebrated in some of the biggest and brightest cities in the U.S. and abroad, and Alexandra Baackes loves to explore how different cultures around the world ring in the new year.

You’ll hear about unique celebrations in global destinations. You’ll get an honest rundown of what it’s like to party in some of the most famous and iconic New Year’s Eve events in the U.S. and abroad. And most importantly, you’ll discover the type of celebration that inspires you to solidify your New Year’s plans, whether you’re traveling to an exotic locale or keeping it local.

What You’ll Learn:

• (02:22) How Australia makes New Year's Eve celebrations accessible for all bedtimes
• (03:54) Thoughts on those big-city celebration destinations
• (06:07) New Year's Eve advice for anyone trying to decide how to celebrate
• (08:16) Why you should leave room for the unexpected
• (11:48) A fun U.S. New Year's destination that feels off the big-party radar

Connect with Lee Abbamonte:

Website: https://www.leeabbamonte.com/

Connect with Alexandra Baackes:

Website: https://www.alexinwanderland.com/

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