Where to go this summer and when to book

Randa Abdel-Fattah is an Australian Author and Academic of Palestinian and Egyptian Heritage whose latest novel 'Discipline', examines censorship, journalism, and academia against the backdrop of the Israel-Gaza conflict.Randa joined Pat to discuss the book and how it has made he ... Show More

Former Eurovison Winner Paul Harrington joined Pat this morning for a walk through tin pan alley with a quaint re-telling of 'Walkin My Baby Home' 

Author and Journalist Martina Devlin rejoined Pat to discuss her new book Glorious Monsters. The novel imagines the life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and their circle, including an Irish born female artist. Image: The Lilliput Pres ... Show More

It's a new year, which means it's time to stop daydreaming and start planning your travels for the next 12 months. Can't decide where to visit? Start listening to find out the best places to go in 2024—from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Accra, Ghana—according to Condé Nast Traveler edi ... Show More

We have something a little different today. Often when we travel to new places, we look for books about the areas we'll be exploring. Whether via travel books, poetry, or fiction, reading about new places can help us understand them in all of their complexities. As summer kicks o ... Show More

<p>After two years of Covid restrictions, much of the world has now opened back up and plenty of us are planning to take full advantage this summer.</p><p>But what if it all goes wrong? What are you entitled to? What kind of insurance cover should you get? And how can you make su ... Show More

This episode of the Women Who Travel podcast is presented by Travel Wyoming. Last year, already popular national parks saw a surge of visitors looking to get outside. But as seasoned and new outdoor explorers took to the hiking trails, rivers, lakes, and forests of our national p ... Show More

<p>Calling all listeners! We want to hear about your memorable summer travel experiences: road trips, unforgettable places, summer traditions, magical memories. Leave us a message at <a>315-992-7902</a>, or send an email or a voice memo to <a href="mailto:hello@atlasobscura.com"> ... Show More

<p>Summer vacations often take time, energy and money to plan. Expectations can run unreasonably high. This week in Stopwatch Science, we dive into what research says about how to have a better getaway.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pc ... Show More

It’s a few weeks into the year and, already, we’re planning everywhere we want to go next. Lale chats with her well-traveled colleagues Megan Spurrell and Arati Menon about the best places to go in 2025—everywhere from Greenland and Alaska to India and Uganda—and gets tips on how ... Show More

On this week's episode the moms reflect back on their summer vacations. They share their packing tips, how to deal with expensive travel, and of course where to get the bets meals. Whether it's with family on a cruise ship or just enjoying a staycation, these moms know how to enj ... Show More