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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!

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September 29: Liverpool with Jackie Spencer

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

Liverpool offers a taste of the "real" England — and, for Beatles fans, a musical pilgrimage. With tour guide Jackie Spencer in the lead, we explore the entwined histories of Liverpool and the most iconic rock-and-roll band of all time, with stops at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and other Beatles sights along the way. And we enjoy the everyday charms of Liverpool, including a pair of striking cathedrals, a wealth of excellent museums, and the historic red-brick waterfront. Join us for a Magical Mystery Tour of underrated and on-the-rise Liverpool!

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October 6: Norway Beyond the Nutshell with Pål Johansen

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

Norway is stacked with superlatives — it's the most mountainous, most scenic, and most prosperous of the Scandinavian countries. But between Norway's famous fjords and sleek cities hide charming port towns and dramatic valleys that don't fit neatly into most travelers' nutshell visits. Tour guide Pål Johansen joins us to crack open that nutshell and share lesser-known Norwegian gems from seaside Ålesund and the Norwegian Riviera to the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, wreathed with national parks. Slice up some brown cheese to nibble as we tuck into Norway's natural nooks and cultural crannies.

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October 13: Hungary Beyond Budapest with Andrea Makkay

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

Sitting at the crossroads of Europe, quirky Hungary has become cosmopolitan while remaining perfectly Hungarian. And while many travelers begin and end their visits in Budapest, those who venture beyond the big city are rewarded with winsome riverside towns, genteel palaces, and plenty of local wine. Alongside tour guide Andrea Makkay, we explore these cultured corners of Hungary — from spa-crazed Eger and Danube delights in the northeast to museum-packed Pécs and holiday hotspot Lake Balaton in the southwest. Pour yourself a glass of wine to sip as we indulge in this one-of-a-kind country.

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October 20: Travel, Freedom, and Our Rights with Rick Steves and ACLU's Anthony Romero

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

Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union and an enthusiastic traveler, joins Rick Steves for a timely discussion on the importance and fragility of civil liberties — both at home and abroad. Together, Rick and Anthony explore good and bad governance through the ages — from Renaissance Italy to the present moment — and examine how a familiarity with history and lessons learned on the road can help Americans better understand and meet the challenges facing democracy in the USA today.

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October 27: A Portugal Road Trip with Lucas Peters (RESCHEDULED)

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

Guidebook author and Monday Night Travel favorite Lucas Peters is back for a report on his family's summer road trip across Portugal. The journey begins in Lagos, where we sail along dramatic coastlines by day and camp beachside by night. With Lucas at the wheel, we head north to Portugal's world-class capital of Lisbon, visit the colorful fishing-village-turned-beach-resort Costa Nova, stop in second city Porto for a bike ride, and finish at the fortress town of Elvas. Along the way, Lucas pulls over to offer European road-trip tips and advice for traveling with young global citizens.

 

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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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The Best of Switzerland with Marta Shakhazizian

This event was recorded on September 22, 2025.

Wedged neatly between Germany, Austria, France, and Italy, Switzerland melds the best of all worlds — with a side of chocolate and cowbells. After experiencing these uniquely Swiss delights on our Best of Switzerland tour, travel advisor Marta Shakhazizian shares her trip report on Switzerland's must-sees. We explore the lakeside cities of Luzern and Lugano, flowerbox-perfect villages in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and summit cut-glass peaks on a high-flying gondola. Along the way, we demystify the Swiss Travel Pass and dip into some hearty cheese fondue. Proscht! Err, shall we say, salute?

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