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Traveling with AAA
To help you get the most of your travel experiences, Traveling with AAA takes you around the country and the world through conversations with industry pros. You’ll hear tips and tricks, travelers’ tales, and hard-won wisdom that will inspire you to plan your next adventure. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views of Auto Club Enterprises/The Automobile Club of Southern California, AAA and/or its affiliates.
Episodes
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Smart Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel with Sal Vaglica
The holidays are an exciting time. But between airport delays, layovers, and miles of interstate traffic, the journey can feel anything but joyful. Even with…
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5 Things to Know About Small Ship Cruises with Dan and Mikkel Woodruff
Small ship cruising offers a more intimate way to explore. With fewer passengers on board, there’s more opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers and…
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Small Ship Cruising 101 with Dan and Mikkel Woodruff
Picture yourself sailing around a river bend, with nothing to do but take in the view.. How about gliding down a canal on a barge with just a few fellow…
Traveling with AAAExploring the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza and Indian Canyons in Palm Springs
Imagine a museum with interactive exhibits that highlight the rich culture of the land it rests on and its first inhabitants. Now imagine a world-class spa…
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5 Spooky Spots in the South with Kinsey Gidick
Haunted houses and ghost tours are having a moment right now, and the South has become one of the best destinations for both. Host Angie Orth continues her…
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The Most Haunted Places in the South with Kinsey Gidick
Looking for a little fright on your next trip? In the South, you can take a ghost tour through a historic cemetery, visit a battlefield with a ghostly…
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5 Packing Tips Every Traveler Needs with Laurie
Packing for a trip is rarely fun. In fact, it can be downright stressful. Fortunately, Laurie has the keys to success. As a pilot's wife, she’s traveled the…
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Pack Like a Pro: Secrets to Smarter Travel with Laurie
Whether you’re exploring the world or traveling across the States, worrying about overpacking or lost luggage is the last thing you want to do. Packing may…
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What to See in Costa Rica with Jen Ruiz
It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place than Costa Rica. With its hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, wildlife, and wonderful food, the country truly is the…
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Navigating Costa Rica with Jen Ruiz
Costa Rica’s signature phrase, pura vida, captures the spirit of the country and its many adventures: coastlines where monkeys swing through the trees, zip…
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5 Newfoundland and Labrador Spots You've Never Heard Of with Christopher Mitchell
Some of the most memorable stops in and around Newfoundland and Labrador are also among the easiest to overlook: a tiny French territory just off the Canadian…
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Exploring Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador with Christopher Mitchell
In Newfoundland and Labrador, hospitality feels less like a service than a way of life. Travel through Canada’s easternmost province, and you’ll experience how…
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7 Sacred Sites in Japan You Can’t Miss with Chris Peskosky and Alex Murphy
Japan’s most photographed sacred sites may draw the largest crowds, but quieter temples and shrines can be just as memorable. Taking the time to explore beyond…
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Exploring Japan's Sacred Sites with Chris Peskosky and Alex Murphy
Taking time to understand local customs can help travelers explore Japan more thoughtfully and respectfully. Learning the etiquette associated with a shrine…
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Where to Play Pickleball Around the World with Joey Skladany
A pickleball court with the Rockies rising in the distance. A game played beside glaciers off the coast of Alaska. A lesson on the grounds of a historic…
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5 Tips to See the Caribbean Differently with Matt Meltzer
Beach or no beach, island or mainland, the Caribbean refuses to fit into one neat box. The range is far more diverse than the tourism brochures let on, whether…
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Lesser-Known Caribbean Destinations with Matt Meltzer
Most travelers see only a sliver of what the Caribbean actually has to offer. Beyond the beaches and duty-free shops lie hidden waterfalls, active volcanoes…
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Top 5 Theme Parks You Need to Add to Your Bucket List with Zachary Laks
Europa Park has a coaster that drops you inside the Phantom of the Opera. Knoebels, in rural Pennsylvania, has free admission and food that tastes like a real…
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Theme Parks Around the World with Zachary Laks
Some of the most exhilarating theme parks in the world have no mascot and no movie franchise behind them. What they do have is decades of obsessive…
Traveling with AAAWhen Travel Doesn’t Go As Expected: Top Travel Mishaps and How to Handle Them with Daniel Durazo
You're standing at the gate, boarding pass in hand. Then the flight board flashes “cancelled”, your bag doesn't show up on the carousel, or you wake up on day…
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Top 5 South Florida Food Destinations with Ryan Pfeffer
South Florida’s food sceene rewards the traveler who knows where to look. Most visitors default to the famous names and never make it to the ventanitas, lunch…
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Savoring the South Florida Food Scene with Ryan Pfeffer
South Florida's dining landscape is the product of decades of immigration. Cuban, Haitian, Colombian, Venezuelan, and dozens of other communities have each…
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Top 5 Food Trails in America with Kayleigh Ruller
A perfectly smoked brisket, a lobster roll dripping with butter, a hot tamale simmered in spiced broth. America's food trails are more than great…
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Food Trails Across America with Kayleigh Ruller
Every place has a flavor that tells its story, and that story might be reason enough to plan a trip. That’s the idea behind a food trail—a travel journey…
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Top 5 Must-See Spots in Indianapolis with Sampson Levingston
Indianapolis has a way of hiding its best secrets in plain sight; bald eagles soaring over a river trail in the middle of downtown, an all-Black art fair that…
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Exploring Indianapolis with Scott McLaughlin and Sampson Levingston
Each May, 33 IndyCars scream around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 245 mph while 400,000 fans pack the stands. But there’s more to the city than the famous…
Traveling with AAAThe Pet Owner's Guide to Stress-Free Travel with Scott Taylor
Traveling with furry friends can be a great adventure—when you’re prepared for it They can get carsick on the highway, bolt at the airport, or eat something…
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5 Underrated Spots for a Summer Vacation with Tykesha Spivey Burton
The best summer trip might be one you’ve never considered. From a pedestrian-only mountain village in British Columbia to a cabin on the edge of the Shenandoah…
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Under-the-Radar Summer Getaways with Tykesha Spivey Burton
Cool summer temperatures, a mountain view, and no waitlist for dinner—that's what a summer vacation can look like when you trade the crowded beach for…
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Exploring Uncharted Territory with Rick Steves
Before the guidebooks, the PBS show, and 60 published titles, there was a 23-year-old piano teacher with a hard-bound journal, a Pentax camera, and a one-way…
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Top 5 Voluntourism Experiences for Every Traveler
You don’t need specialized training or extra time off to make a meaningful environmental impact while you travel. Wherever you’re headed—whether it’s a…
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Voluntourism: How to Give Back on Your Next Trip with Amy Brecount White
What if your next \ vacation was about more than just recharging your batteries—what if you could leave the place a little better than you found it?? A little…
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Top 5 Most Unexpected Discoveries in Switzerland
Switzerland is known for precision, with trains that arrive to the minute, watches accurate to fractions of a second, and chocolate engineered to perfection…
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Exploring the Quirky Side of Switzerland with Crai Bower
Switzerland is famous for precision watches, world-class skiing, and secretive banking—but there's a stranger, more fascinating side to this small, landlocked…
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How to Foster Deeper Travel Connections with Andrew McCarthy
What kind of destination for deepening a friendship? And when the goal is reconnecting with someone you love, does it really matter where you go? In this…
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Traveling for Connection with Andrew McCarthy
When was the last time you actually saw your closest friends? Texts and social media can help you stay connected, but chances are, it’s been too long since…
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5 Tips for First-Time Group Travelers with Sheeka Sanahori
Your group tour is booked and departure day is approaching. Then the reality hits: you're about to spend nine days with a group of strangers. For many…
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How to Ace a Group Trip with Sheeka Sanahori
If you’re a traveler who loves to craft detailed itineraries, group travel may sound like your worst nightmare. But what if it’s exactly what you need?…
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Top 5 Trickiest Air Travel Etiquette Dilemmas With Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema, hosts of Were You Raised By Wolves?
Maybe it’s the aisle seat passenger who reaches across you to adjust the window shade. Or the stranger who wants to trade your carefully selected seat for…
Traveling with AAASide Trip: 3 Must-Visit Spots in Orange County
Whether you’re taking in world-class entertainment, strolling gallery-lined streets, or heading out on the ocean in search of marine life, Orange County has…
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Air Travel Etiquette with the hosts of Were You Raised By Wolves?, Nick Leighton & Leah Bonnema
Whether that guy in seat 32B is shouting into his speakerphone while you’re trying to read, or a stranger's bare feet appear inches from your tray table, air…
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Top 5 Music Venues Worth Building a Trip Around with Edmund Vallance
Just as music brings us together and teaches us about the world, so too do music venues—many of which are spectacular destinations in their own right. These…
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Traveling for Music with Edmund Vallance
The lights dim, the crowd stirs, and the show you traveled for kicks into gear. In that moment, your vacation becomes something more: you're feeling the…
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Top 5 Events to Celebrate America 250 with Erin Gifford and Barbara Noe Kennedy
Imagine fireworks lighting up colonial cobblestones, tall ships gliding past centuries-old shores, and neon signs illuminating the American story in unexpected…
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The Best Places to Celebrate America 250 with Erin Gifford and Barbara Noe Kennedy
America is turning 250 years old, and the nation is marking the milestone by revisiting overlooked stories, opening archives, and gearing up for a year packed…
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Must-See Stops in Every State on Route 66 with Karuna Eberl
Every mile marker tells a different story, and each state along Route 66 offers its own slice of Americana. From restored gas stations frozen in time to desert…
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A Journey through 100 Years of Route 66 with Karuna Eberl
Picture yourself cruising past vintage motels with glowing vacancy signs, stopping for pie at a chrome-trimmed diner, and discovering roadside museums that…
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Perks of Winter Travel with Chandler Navarro
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…
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Top New Year’s Eve Getaways
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…
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The Story & Symbolism Behind Souvenirs with Rolf Potts
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…
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5 Places Around the World to Visit in 2026 with Jim Benning and Derrik Lang
Where will you find yourself in 2026? Will you be sipping coffee in a 400-year-old cobblestone square? Watching ice canoe racers battle across a frozen river?…
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Top U.S. Destinations to Visit in 2026 with Jim Benning and Derrik Lang
What will your next domestic getaway look like? Imagine arriving at a gleaming new airport terminal bathed in California sunshine, stepping into a Midwestern…
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5 Ways to Support Local Economies When You Travel with Daniel Maurer
Every decision you make on a trip—where you stay, what you eat, how you get around—has an impact on the place you visit. Whether it’s an Airbnb that displaces…
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How to Be a Thoughtful Traveler with Daniel Maurer
In some of the world’s most coveted destinations, tourism is fueling a crisis that's pushing locals out of their own neighborhoods. Venice's new tourist taxes…
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Must-Eat Foods in Nashville, Tennessee with Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
Think Nashville is all about music? Think again. Beyond the honky-tonk guitar riffs lies a city that’s quickly becoming one of the country’s most celebrated…
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Celebrating the Grand Ole Opry's 100th Anniversary in Nashville, Tennessee
Welcome to this milestone moment for Traveling with AAA! It’s our 100th episode, and to celebrate, we’re at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville…
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South Africa for the Curious Traveler: Wildlife, Wine, & Conservation with Alexandra Owens
From safaris and scuba diving to vineyards and vibrant art scenes, South Africa offers a variety of experiences for travelers and adventure seekers. Seeing the…
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Top 5 Hacks for Saving Money on Your Next Ski Vacation with Melissa McGibbon
Dreaming of fresh powder and mountain views, but worried about the price tag? Ski trips often come with costly lift tickets, gear, lodging, and meals—but that…
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Affordable Ski Destinations with Melissa McGibbon
Think skiing is only for big spenders? Between pricey lift tickets, gear rentals, and mountain meals, a trip to the slopes can add up quickly. But there are…
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Top 5 Ghost Tour Experiences with Jennifer Billock
From eerie side streets to quirky haunted bars, ghost tours can turn familiar places into something extraordinary—even extrasensory. They’re part history…