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Join Us for Monday Night Travel

Are you dreaming of travel? Join us live on Mondays for our Monday Night Travel series! Together we'll journey to destinations across Europe and beyond with expert guests leading the way. Each week, you'll learn about art, history, food, and culture while picking up tried-and-true travel tips along the way. You'll even have a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A. Whether you're planning a specific trip, dreaming up vacation ideas, or craving a virtual adventure with our merry band of travelers, Monday Night Travel welcomes you aboard!

You must register (it's free!) for each event below. For more information, see our MNT FAQ.

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August 3: The Best of Scotland with Marta Shakhazizan and Emily Burks

6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET | REGISTER

From misty glens, mysterious lochs, and brooding castles to cozy pubs bursting with foot-tapping trad music, Scotland teems with beautiful scenery and irrepressible spirit. After falling in love with this faraway corner of Britain on our Best of Scotland tour, travel advisor Marta Shakhazizian and MNT host Emily Burks team up to report back on the must-sees. We sail to the windswept Isle of Iona (birthplace of the Book of Kells), march up the Royal Mile to imposing Edinburgh Castle, and marvel as sheepdogs swiftly corral their herd at the whistle of a shepherd. Plus, we pick up tips for navigating the rugged roads of the Isle of Skye by car.

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August 10: Venice & the Veneto: Ben Green’s Trip Report

6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET | REGISTER

Just back from two weeks of guidebook research in Venice and the Veneto, Ben Green shares his fresh-out-of-the-rucksack report on this dreamy island city and nearby highlights. Starting in Venice, we beat the crowds to marquee sights, go local in off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, and meet artisan glassblowers and oarlock carvers in studio. After a cicchetti crawl, we catch a train to the mainland and discover impressive Roman ruins in Verona, brilliant Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna, and student traditions in the university city of Padua. So, grab a pen and paper for the latest updates from the Veneto!

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August 17: Cameron's Summer 2026 Trip Report: Germanic Cities and Alpine Wonders

6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET | REGISTER

Guidebook author Cameron Hewitt, just home from Europe, takes us to the three great Germanic cities — Berlin, Munich, and Vienna — for a thoughtful look at how Third Reich sites carry a new relevance today. Then it's a road trip through the German, Austrian, Italian, and Slovenian Alps, from Hitler's Eagle's Nest to Innsbruck's Golden Roof to Italy's Dolomites to Cameron's favorite city, Ljubljana. In this land of contrasts, we'll combine "travel as a political act: insights and alpine eye candy — plus fresh-from-the-rucksack insights on new red tape, record heat waves, and more.

 

Video Recordings

You can enjoy Monday Night Travel any night of the week with our video recordings. Relive the fun, intimacy, and insight of joining travel experts as they share itinerary-boosting tips, tell stories from the road, and answer viewer questions.

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South India: Lisa Friend’s Trip Report

This event was recorded on July 27, 2026.

India delivers an intoxicating mix of old-as-time traditions and modern life that will enchant and humble any Western traveler. Back from a tour through the country's southernmost corner, MNT host Lisa Friend is eager to share her highlights: creating block print fabrics in Bengaluru (India's Silicon Valley), roaming the glittering palaces of Mysore, and staying overnight in a houseboat on the palm-lined canals of Kerala. Along the way, we meet a menagerie of animals (cows, elephants, and tigers!), explore fragrant spice markets, and sample sizzling street food.

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