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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.

November 11: Ireland’s County Down with Lolly Spence

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

County Down is a microcosm of Irish history, spanning from Saint Patrick to the Vikings, from Georgian grandeur to 19th-century famine, and, most recently, the Troubles. With the help of tour guide and County Down native Lolly Spence, we explore this region's most fascinating sights, all against the backdrop of rolling green hills and pristine coastlines. Then, we lace up our hiking boots and tackle the International Appalachian Trail. You won't want to miss this journey to a stunning, undiscovered corner of Northern Ireland!

November 18: Norway in a Nutshell and the Sognefjord with Pål Johansen

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

A series of well-organized and spectacular bus, train, and ferry connections — appropriately nicknamed "Norway in a Nutshell" — lays Norway's fjord country before you on a scenic platter. Join guide and Oslo native Pål Johansen for an adventure through the otherworldly landscape between Oslo and Bergen. From the mountain-climbing Flåm railway, to the fjord-hopping ferry to Gudvangen and other favorites on Sognefjord, we simplify this multi-leg route and provide savvy travel tips to make the most out of your visit. Grab a pen and paper for this informative — and breathtaking — trip through the Sognefjord!

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November 25: European City Planning with Rick Steves

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

Rick has long admired European city planning (and has photographed innovative solutions he hopes might inspire Americans to be as creative) — for example, how pedestrian zones keep downtown districts lively, how public transit and bike lanes get more love than cars, how climate change is taken seriously, and how heritage is honored while infrastructure is modernized for efficiency. Rick had so much fun giving a keynote address to the Washington State chapter of the American Planning Association last month that he wanted to share the talk with his MNT family. So, mind the gap as you step on board for a fun and insightful hour that may get you thinking about how to make your own community more efficient, energetic, and…European.

 

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.

Lisa Friend’s Trip Report: Italy’s Puglia

This event was recorded on November 4, 2024.

Lesser-known Puglia spans Italy's southern Adriatic coast, offering craggy shores, sun-bleached towns, and ancient history. Tour guide Lisa Friend joins us to share tales and insights from her trip through this backdoor region. In Bari, Puglia's coastal capital, we witness theatric processions by lantern light at the Festival of Saint Nicholas. Then, we head underground to explore the Grotte di Castellana cave system, duck into cone-shaped trulli houses in Alberobello, and climb the perfectly octagonal Castel del Monte. We cap our journey with side-trips to Matera's 9,000-year-old dwellings and Caserta's Royal Palace. Salute!

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