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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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July 27: South India: Lisa Friend’s Trip Report

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

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

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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 Shakhazizan 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

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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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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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Retirement Travel with the Senior Nomads

This event was recorded on July 20, 2026.

European travel for seniors doesn't mean slowing down — it means traveling smarter. After 12 years on the road, Debbie and Michael Campbell, a.k.a. the "Senior Nomads," join us on Monday Night Travel to offer firsthand advice on traveling in retirement. From setting (and sticking to) financial guardrails, to giving up possessions and gaining freedom, to finding bravery in unexpected territory, this wandering duo lays out every tool in their arsenal. And we review Debbie and Michael's travelogue for retirement trip ideas, including a tour of the former Soviet Bloc countries.

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