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

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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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Holding on to the memories of the places we travel through souvenirs is an act of preservation. They are the physical manifestations of our travel experiences captured through the things we buy, collect, and even photograph along the way.

Souvenirs are meaningful not only for ourselves, but they’re also a way of sharing those stories with others when we return home.

Today, Angie Orth welcomes travel writer Rolf Potts. He has reported from more than seventy countries and six continents for publications including National Geographic Traveler, The New Yorker, Slate.com, the New York Times Magazine, and the Travel Channel. He is the author of Souvenir (Object Lessons), a book that explores the cultural history of travel souvenirs.

You’ll learn the history of bringing objects home from travel journeys through the ages, and how souvenirs have evolved as access to travel has expanded and changed. You’ll hear about a Japanese-inspired tradition that imparts a deeper connection between the objects we choose and the people we gift them to, and you’ll learn how to be a more discerning shopper when it comes to selecting souvenirs.

What You’ll Learn:

• (03:03) The definition of a souvenir
• (07:39) A deeper way to think about souvenirs
• (10:47) How photography has influenced our travel memories
• (14:57) Advice on choosing ethical, meaningful souvenirs
• (16:42) When to buy souvenirs on your trip

Connect with Rolf Potts:

https://rolfpotts.com

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