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Article / Cruise

8 Expert Tips for Making a European River Cruise Affordable

River cruising has the reputation for being expensive. Not to worry—we talked to major experts in river cruises to get their top tips for anyone wondering how to bag a bargain.Opt for…

Article / Local Experiences

For the Love of Maps: Why Paper Maps and Atlases Remain Relevant in 2025

What follows is a lightly edited transcript of the March 23 edition of the Frommer's Travel Show podcast. To listen, click here. Pauline Frommer: Welcome to the Frommer's Travel…

Article / Road Trips

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's New Series, 'Long Way Home': 'It Makes Us Very Proud'

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman aired their first travel series, Long Way Round, in 2004. So much was different then. When the two appealing actors and friends announced they planned…

Article / Road Trips

North Florida Road Trip Itinerary: Pensacola to St. Augustine in One Week

While Orlando and South Florida grab the attention and tourists, North Florida still manages to fly largely under the radar despite being home to America’s oldest (and arguably most…

Article / Arts and Culture

From Tarantino's Private Stash to Graveyard Parties, Los Angeles' Movie Screenings Are Worth Traveling For

Seeing a movie in L.A. can be a singular experience—after all, it's the headquarters of American cinema. Because so many people in Los Angeles make movies themselves, revival…

Article / Food and Drink

Traditions, Customs, and Crafts Worldwide—and the Heroes Who Keep Them Alive

What follows is a lightly edited transcript of the January 12 edition of the Frommer's Travel Show podcast. To listen, click here. Pauline Frommer: Welcome to the Frommer's Travel…

Article / Arts and Culture

'Just One Little Hitch': Hitchhiking Through Europe and Morocco in the 1970s

What follows is a lightly edited transcript of the April 20 edition of the Frommer's Travel Show podcast. To listen, click here. Pauline Frommer: Welcome to The Frommer Travel Show.…

Article / Slideshows

9 Spectacular Wildlife Experiences in the American Midwest

Moose, wolves, elk, bald eagles, bison—the list of creatures that call the American Midwest home is a lot longer (and a lot wilder) than you might realize. At nearly 750,000 square…

Article / Food and Drink

The "World's First" Barbecue Museum Opens in Kansas City

Home to more than 100 barbecue restaurants and the world’s largest barbecue competition, Kansas City now adds a barbecue museum to its menu. If you’ve ever wondered about the secret…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Where to See F1 Races Live—And How to Save Money Getting to Them

Formula 1, the high-speed, unapologetically glamorous global motor racing series, is now one of the world’s most popular sporting events for travelers thanks not only to the presence…

Article / Arts and Culture

Superman’s Cleveland: Filming Locations and Other Key Sites in His Creators’ Hometown

You've probably heard that Superman of Metropolis is originally from the planet Krypton by way of Smallville. But in point of fact, the Man of Steel—like Drew Carey, the gas mask, and…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Visiting Greenland for First-Timers

A land of stark beauty and contrasts, Greenland can feel like a world apart. Selected as one of our Best Places to Go for 2025, it is the largest island in the world, roughly a quarter…

Article / Food and Drink

Wisconsin Supper Clubs: 7 of the Best Spots to Try the State’s Classic Dining Experience

Relics of the Prohibition era, Wisconsin’s distinctive supper clubs began as semi-illicit roadhouses and taverns where folks could linger over fish fry and a drink away from prying…

Article / Arts and Culture

Where Was ‘Severance’ Filmed? You Can Visit the Lumon Building in Real Life

The modernist building that stands in for the Kafkaesque workplace on the Apple TV+ series Severance is a real-life mixed-use development encompassing offices, retail spaces, and…

Article / Food and Drink

New Haven Pizza Places You Have to Try in America's "Pizza Capital"

During a recent pizza pilgrimage to New Haven, Connecticut, several residents confidently informed me that this Ivy League college town at the mouth of Long Island Sound had been…

Article / National Parks

Full List of 34 Targeted National Park Leases: "Parks Being Dismantled Before Our Eyes"

The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate the National Park Service leases of at least 34 buildings that function as visitor centers, law enforcement offices, museums,…

Article / Arts and Culture

The Best Sherlock Holmes Sites in London

No place brings the stories of Sherlock Holmes to life like London, the home of both the fictional detective and his real-life inventor. The city now honors the detective’s adventures…

Article / Miscellaneous

Meet Pauline Frommer in Washington, DC, March 29–30

Pauline Frommer's next live appearances at the Washington, DC, Travel & Adventure Show (promo code for free tickets inside!)

Article / Slideshows

Where to Shop in Paris: The City's Most Beautiful Boutiques and Cafes

As impressive as the museums and monuments of Paris are, the smaller establishments—bakeries, bookstores, boutiques, bars, and brasseries—are just as likely to put you under the city's…

Article / Slideshows

8 Small Towns in Alaska You Have to Visit—and How to Get There

There's no escaping the wildness of Alaska—even in the state’s biggest cities, you might encounter a moose or spot the northern lights dancing overhead.But those sorts of…

Article / Passportable

The Ultimate David Bowie Museum Opens in London This September

London's iconic Victoria and Albert Museum, more commonly known as the V&A, steps into an expansionist era in 2025 when it opens a brand-new complex designed to provide more public…

Article / Passportable

Very Cool! Take a Look Inside This Winter’s Incredible Icehotel in Sweden

The 35th iteration of Sweden's Icehotel—sculpted each year from more than 500 tons of ice and snow from the Torne River—has opened for the 2024–2025 winter season in the Arctic village…

Article / Passportable

Thanks to a Donor, You Can Ski for Free all Winter at This Historic New England Spot

Skiing has gotten disgustingly expensive, with single-day lift tickets soaring to $300 a pop on some mountains. This winter, though, a historic New Hampshire ski area is offering…

Article / Food and Drink

Denver’s Casa Bonita: Inside the 'South Park'–Approved “Greatest Restaurant in the World”

What to expect at Colorado's over-the-top Casa Bonita—and how to visit what 'South Park' once described as the "Disneyland of Mexican restaurants"

Article / Slideshows

Greenwich Village Walking Tour: Follow Our Stroll in the Historic NYC Neighborhood

In this walking tour, you'll get a taste of all the varied groups and social movements that shaped New York City's Greenwich Village over the years. But first, some background.…