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This was taken from our interview with European travel expert Sabrina Tsimonidis, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Winding its way south from Germany to the Black Sea, the Danube river flows through some of the most beautiful cities, small towns and landscapes in Europe. Travel the Danube and experience historic Passau, at the border of Germany and Austria, with storybook views and winding old town alleys. Enjoy a night out in Vienna at the waterside “beach bars.” Sample Hungarian street food from a market in Budapest. Sabrina Tsimonidis guides travelers spring, summer and fall on the Danube, bringing a wealth of experience — and a love of the river and the communities along the way.

This was taken from our interview with Michelle Worthington about Scotland and the UK, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think. I’m Abbie Kozolchyk. Thanks for listening.

This was taken from our interview with Gianmarco Nagni, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.

To the north, Venetian lagoons. To the south, Mt. Vesuvius rising above the turquoise bay of Naples. Medieval villas with their characteristic walled cities spread across Tuscany’s rolling hills. Deep in the heart of Italy, as you drink wine made from the locals, life moves at a different pace. One where every night, dinner is lovingly prepared with ingredients freshly picked that day. Each region of Italy has its unique charms, customs, crafts and cuisine, and Trafalgar tour director Gianmarco Nagni is passionate about immersion in the many local flavors. He was born and raised in Rome, and has come to know all of Italy – always finding fresh perspectives and spirited people sharing specialties, secrets and stories.

This was taken from our interview with Insight Vacations tour director and Italian travel expert Anna Targett, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.

There are plenty of wonderful and famous places to visit in Italy — enough to fill a whole trip and then some. But what about the lesser-known Italy? The places that only a seasoned guide would know? Where the locals eat, and shop, and vacation. Sergio the gelato maker. The limoncello farm. Handmade textiles in Umbria. Salteno: the heel of the boot. We invited Insight vacations travel director and Italy expert Anna Targett to give us a glimpse at some of the lesser-known wonders of Italian travel.

Floating markets. Sacred islands. Houses rising from the water on stilts. One of the best things about cruising the Mekong is that local life happens right on the river—all around you. So whether you’re taking in the scene from the deck of your ship—or from the little wooden sampan or pedal-powered rickshaw that’s whisking you off to your day’s adventure—you feel fully immersed. Of course, in a region of jungle-shrouded temples, sparkling emerald rice paddies and layer upon layer of history, terra firma is just as absorbing, as Astrid Vedwijk can tell you. As an expert for Uniworld River Cruises, she’s been exploring Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong for years and she’s here to share her best stories and secrets.

Floating markets. Sacred islands. Houses rising from the water on stilts. One of the best things about cruising the Mekong is that local life happens right on the river—all around you. So whether you’re taking in the scene from the deck of your ship—or from the little wooden sampan or pedal-powered rickshaw that’s whisking you off to your day’s adventure—you feel fully immersed. Of course, in a region of jungle-shrouded temples, sparkling emerald rice paddies and layer upon layer of history, terra firma is just as absorbing, as Astrid Vedwijk can tell you. As an expert for Uniworld River Cruises, she’s been exploring Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong for years and she’s here to share her best stories and secrets.

This was taken from our interview with Alan Cook, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Picture yourself at Machu Picchu, entering the citadel along the same path as the Inca. Fly above the mysterious geoglyphs of Nazca and boat to the Ballestas Islands – where the incredible diversity of animals includes immense bird colonies, seals, penguins, and dolphins. Visiting the villages of Peru’s Sacred Valley and Altiplano, you'll be welcomed into family homes for amazing Peruvian food—one of the many local passions of Trafalgar tour coordinator Alan Cook, who's here to share his travel secrets with us.

Hillary Johnstone loves to travel — so much that she devoted her life to it full-time. As a tour director with Contiki, she is trained to guide travelers through more than 25 countries. But here are her favorites: Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Because of their close proximity to one another, it’s easy to experience three totally different cultures in one trip. Visit Spain — the birthplace of Flamenco. Enjoy portuguese custard tarts along lisbon’s dazzlingly tiled streets. Wander the markets of Marakkesh and immerse yourself in the colors, sights, sounds and tastes of another culture.

Hillary Johnstone loves to travel — so much that she devoted her life to it full-time. As a tour director with Contiki, she is trained to guide travelers through more than 25 countries. But three are her favorites: Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Because of their close proximity to one another, it’s easy to experience three totally different cultures in one trip. Visit Spain — the birthplace of Flamenco. Enjoy portuguese custard tarts along lisbon’s dazzlingly tiled streets. Wander the markets of Marakkesh and immerse yourself in the colors, sights, sounds and tastes of another culture. We had the fortune of spending time with Hillary to hear about her adventures as a travel guide with Contiki, and what makes these three countries so special. Hillary Johnstone, welcome to Well-Traveled with Triple A.

Take a black cab tour of Belfast

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and magic of Ireland with native travel expert Catherine Reilly.

Imagine traversing an ancient, storied waterway in a floating boutique hotel. Watching castles, villages, vineyards, farms and scenic landscapes drift by. Periodically, you pull into the very heart of a place to have a look around, whether on a guided walking tour, in a family-run cooking class or on a laid-back bike ride.

More than three hundred million people visit our country’s national parks every year.  Explore experiences in America’s Western National Parks, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, and the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Celine Cousteau defies easy categorization. Filmmaker. Explorer. Public speaker. Storyteller. Spokesperson. As she says, “the method varies, but the message is the same.” And that message is about connecting people to each other, and our environment.