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    Welcome to OnTravel!

    We have been covering travel and the business of travel as journalists – and as a married couple – since the days when flying was almost fun. Today we often find ourselves on opposite ends the earth but we are always thinking about how our “better half” would enjoy each destination.

    OnTravel is our way of sharing our experiences and expertise from a unique perspective as it relates to you personally. Whether traveling alone, with friends or family – whether it’s business or pleasure – we’re here for you. Our mission is to help you plot your course for a safe, economical and most of all, enjoyable trip!

    Paul & Elizabeth

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  • Leon Logothetis On Traveling America With No Money

    Leon Logothetis On Traveling America With No Money

    Leon Logothetis has written a compelling book Amazing Adventures of a Nobody. As he describes his journeys that he chronicles in the book to Paul it becomes clear that he is a traveler bent on connecting with people in the most basic and kind ways. He depends on the kindness of strangers for the success [...]

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  • Walking To New Zealand Aboard An Air New Zealand Flight

    Walking To New Zealand Aboard An Air New Zealand Flight

    Ever wonder what it would be like to work as a flight attendant on a long haul flight? Paul finds out as he interviews the flight crew of an Air New Zealand Los Angeles to Auckland non stop flight. He finds an amazing group of Kiwis who are dedicated to their jobs and who love [...]

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  • Conversation With Tripadvisor’s Steve Kaufer

    Conversation With Tripadvisor’s Steve Kaufer

    Steve Kaufer the creator and CEO of Tripadvisor , joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the success of taking the world’s largest travel site public. Steve talks about the beginnings and the challenges along the way. He also discusses how Tripadvisor has revolutionized the travel experience for millions and how transparency in the process of choosing hotels, [...]

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  • The Future Of Travel With Peter Yesawich

    The Future Of Travel With Peter Yesawich

    Peter C. Yesawich, Vice Chairman, MMGY Global chats with Paul and Elizabeth about travel trends and his presentation at the Los Angeles Times Travel Show on January 27. For many years, Peter’s team has compiled the Portrait of American Travelers, a long-running and highly respected yearly report and forecast on where travel trends are taking us. [...]

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  • The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Will Make London Sparkle

    The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Will Make London Sparkle

    Lady Penelope Cobham, who is chair of the VisitEngland Board of Directors chats with Paul about the plans for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this June. There’ll be some splendid royal ceremonies including a huge spectacle of water craft on the Thames. Lady Cobham also speaks of some of the events around the UK this summer [...]

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OnTravel Today

Listen to The Forward Thinking of Celebrity Cruises new Silhouette

The Forward Thinking of Celebrity Cruises new Silhouette

The Forward Thinking of Celebrity Cruises new Silhouette

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo joins Paul to talk about Celebrity Cruise Lines new Silhouette and it’s new forward thinking philosophy.

Listen to New Tour Regulations in the Galapagos

New Tour Regulations in the Galapagos

New Tour Regulations in the Galapagos

In an effort to balance tourism with ecology on the area, the Galapagos Islands has adopted slightly more restrictive rules for visiting. But the tour operators don’t seems to mind. Paul and Elizabeth have the details.

Small Group Travel with Travel IndoChina

Small Group Travel with Travel IndoChina

Mark Yakker with Travel IndoChina joins us to talk about small group travel and how it saves not only hassle, but also money.

Where To Go & Where To Stay

Listen to Finding Snow And Affordable Skiing In The West

Finding Snow And Affordable Skiing In The West

Finding Snow And Affordable Skiing In The West

LA Times columnist Chris Erskine joins Paul once again to talk travel in the West. He discusses popular and not so popular ski resorts in the West. Erskine also gives a preview of the LA Times Travel Show on January 28 and 29th where LA Times photographers, writers and editors will share tips and experiences. [...]

Listen to The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Will Make London Sparkle

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Will Make London Sparkle

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Will Make London Sparkle

Lady Penelope Cobham, who is chair of the VisitEngland Board of Directors chats with Paul about the plans for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this June. There’ll be some splendid royal ceremonies including a huge spectacle of water craft on the Thames. Lady Cobham also speaks of some of the events around the UK this summer [...]

Listen to LA Times’ Christopher Reynolds On London Olympics And Times Travel Show

LA Times’ Christopher Reynolds On London Olympics And Times Travel Show

LA Times’ Christopher Reynolds On London Olympics And Times Travel Show

Los Angeles Times, travel writer, Christopher Reynolds chats with Paul about events surrounding the London Olympics including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June. Paul and Chris also talk about the opportunities to learn more about travel and photography from the award-winning journalists at the Los Angeles Times Travel Show, later this month.

Getting There

Listen to Walking To New Zealand Aboard An Air New Zealand Flight

Walking To New Zealand Aboard An Air New Zealand Flight

Walking To New Zealand Aboard An Air New Zealand Flight

Ever wonder what it would be like to work as a flight attendant on a long haul flight? Paul finds out as he interviews the flight crew of an Air New Zealand Los Angeles to Auckland non stop flight. He finds an amazing group of Kiwis who are dedicated to their jobs and who love [...]

Listen to Speedy Boarding Procedures At American Airlines

Speedy Boarding Procedures At American Airlines

Speedy Boarding Procedures At American Airlines

American Airlines Vice President of Airport Services tells Paul and Elizabeth how American created a boarding process that not only speeds up things, but has also resulted in more space for carryon luggage. They also talk about American’s efforts to provide priority seating opportunities and the airline’s policy for boarding uniformed service personnel first.

Listen to Sherry Laskin On Traveling The World’s Rivers

Sherry Laskin On Traveling The World’s Rivers

Sherry Laskin On Traveling The World’s Rivers

Sherry Laskin, the world traveler who travels without flying, chats with Paul about the joys of river cruising and how the river boats are changing and getting more elaborate and luxurious. And yes, Sherry managed to get to Europe without a trans-atlantic flight. Check out her blog at CruiseMaven.

Cruise Vacations

Listen to American Queen And The Romance Of Riverboating

American Queen And The Romance Of Riverboating

American Queen And The Romance Of Riverboating

Paul and Elizabeth chat with Jeff Krida about restoring the American Queen and once again sailing the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in the tradition of Mark Twain. The American Queen is an authentic paddlewheel steamboat that enters service this summer. This is a way to discover America and the tradition of riverboating but in comfort [...]

Listen to Hapag Lloyd, One Of The Best Cruise Lines In The World

Hapag Lloyd, One Of The Best Cruise Lines In The World

Hapag Lloyd, One Of The Best Cruise Lines In The World

No other ship has received more accolades than the Europa, flagship of the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet. It’s been awarded 5 stars plus from Douglas Ward’s Berlitz Guide to Cruising from the beginning. Now the company, whose history goes back to the 19th century is adding another ship, the Europa 2 to the fleet. Paul and Elizabeth [...]

Listen to Disney Fantasy set for maiden voyage

Disney Fantasy set for maiden voyage

Disney Fantasy set for maiden voyage

Designed to celebrate the golden age of cruising from the 1930s, the Disney Fantasy is set for it’s maiden voyage.

Cool Travel Stuff & Travel Reads

Listen to Leon Logothetis On Traveling America With No Money

Leon Logothetis On Traveling America With No Money

Leon Logothetis On Traveling America With No Money

Leon Logothetis has written a compelling book Amazing Adventures of a Nobody. As he describes his journeys that he chronicles in the book to Paul it becomes clear that he is a traveler bent on connecting with people in the most basic and kind ways. He depends on the kindness of strangers for the success [...]

Listen to Wireless printing with Epson’s NX Stylus printers

Wireless printing with Epson’s NX Stylus printers

Wireless printing with Epson’s NX Stylus printers

The new Epson NX430 All in one wireless printer is a surprising addition to your home photo studio.  With the ability to print, scan and copy, it could be a very good tool for making quick vacation prints.  Also, making your own vacation books with Keepsy, and choosing your airline seat mate via Facebook?  James [...]

Listen to Conversation With Tripadvisor’s Steve Kaufer

Conversation With Tripadvisor’s Steve Kaufer

Conversation With Tripadvisor’s Steve Kaufer

Steve Kaufer the creator and CEO of Tripadvisor , joins Paul and Elizabeth to discuss the success of taking the world’s largest travel site public. Steve talks about the beginnings and the challenges along the way. He also discusses how Tripadvisor has revolutionized the travel experience for millions and how transparency in the process of choosing hotels, [...]

OnTravel 411

Listen to Wireless printing with Epson’s NX Stylus printers

Wireless printing with Epson’s NX Stylus printers

Wireless printing with Epson’s NX Stylus printers

The new Epson NX430 All in one wireless printer is a surprising addition to your home photo studio.  With the ability to print, scan and copy, it could be a very good tool for making quick vacation prints.  Also, making your own vacation books with Keepsy, and choosing your airline seat mate via Facebook?  James [...]

Listen to Ziplock bags make TSA check-in faster and easier

Ziplock bags make TSA check-in faster and easier

Ziplock bags make TSA check-in faster and easier

Elizabeth offers a great travel tip on how a few Ziplock bags can make your check-in at the airport a lot easier.

Listen to Alternatives to Traveling with Liquids

Alternatives to Traveling with Liquids

Alternatives to Traveling with Liquids

The TSA isn’t a fans of gels or liquids.  And there are some alternatives to dealing with the hassle.  Here are a few of Elizabeth’s favorites …