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Join Frank and Marie on their travel experiences, whether it's to faraway lands or just stomping around at local concerts and events. Remember to vacation like it's your job and live vicariously through yourself!

The Maine Problem! 01/21/2024

The Maine Problem! Lobstah! Chowdah! The slowest drivers in America! It's Maine, home to Stephen King, a bunch of Dunkin' Donuts, and a beer named for Baby Kittens! We also mow through New Hampshire and Vermont looking for food and drink! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/29584523

Oui Louvre Paris Deux! 07/29/2022

Oui Louvre Paris Deux! Mona Lisa? Eiffel Tower? Catacombs filled with skulls? Bring 'em all on in Part Two of our Special Two-Part Paris Series! Find out which French cooking class to take, how long the lines are to enter the Louvre, and why the Eiffel Tower at midnight is the most romantic place in the world! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/23902299

Oui Louvre Paris Un! 07/29/2022

Oui Louvre Paris Un! The City of Love, Lights, and All Sorts of Great Food beckons on Part One of our Special Two-Part Paris Series! Join us as we find cafe's, fight insane crowds, and smooch on the River Seine! As a special bonus, hear about the driver that made Marie drop her Uber membership! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/23902263

Vegas Baby! 04/04/2022

Vegas Baby! When Sin City calls, you accept the charges! This episode takes on the good, the bad, and the amazing so you can take advantage of all Las Vegas has to offer! Learn how to upgrade your room, eat the perfect meal, explore the Strip, and even crush a car with a tank! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/22666850

N'awlins Part Deux! 03/22/2022

N'awlins Part Deux! Burlesque, cooking gumbo, and flaming bananas take center stage in Part Two of our two-part series on The Big Easy! We check out shucked oysters, take on unlimited Bloody Marys, and learn what separates Creole and Cajun cuisines! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/22530770

N'awlins Part Un! 02/19/2022

N'awlins Part Un! Part One of our two-part series on the French Quarter, Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, and everything that makes New Orleans an incredible vacay location! Let's hit up NOLA for tasty drinks, creole and cajun vittles, real jazz, and a behind the scenes peek at making floats for the Mardi Gras parades! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/22190192

Charge to 200! Clear! 01/27/2022

Charge to 200! Clear! Frank almost died! Yup, this episode talks about his near-death experience, what a heart attack feels like, and how to stay healthy to get out of the hospital and back on vacation! As a bonus, find out the ten weirdest items that TSA confiscated in 2021! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/21926402

The Jack Of All Daniels! 10/16/2021

The Jack Of All Daniels! Jack Daniel's Distillery is not a vacation, it's a pilgrimage! But even in this place of yummy deliciousness, you can still screw it up! Join us in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and learn how to make the most of this incredibly whiskey tour! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/20838086

Lubbly Dubbly! 06/30/2021

Lubbly Dubbly! Part Four of our four-part Ireland series spotlights the style, cuisine, and landmarks of Dublin! Learn how to pour a pint of Guinness, why the sport of Hurling is spectacular, which writers are featured in pub crawls, and what is the proper name for the Rod to God! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/19666298

Ireland Down Southie! 06/30/2021

Ireland Down Southie! Part Three of our four-part Ireland series hits the southern coast of the Emerald Isle! Take in the Copper Coast, Waterford Crystal, the Ring of Kerry, and find out about the Titanic Experience that will make you question Leonardo DiCaprio! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/19666175

Cliffs Of Moher! Cliffs of Less! 05/05/2021

Cliffs Of Moher! Cliffs of Less! Part Two of our four-part Ireland series takes on the Irish Wild Atlantic Way! This west-coast tour spotlights the coolness of the Irish language, the deliciousness of Galway, the awesomeness of sheer sea cliffs, and why you must stay overnight on the Aran Islands! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/18996512

Kiss Me Blarney Stone! 04/30/2021

Kiss Me Blarney Stone! Part One of our four-part Ireland series kicks off with a smooch on the Blarney Stone! Learn why claustrophobic tourists may have problems reaching it, what deadly plants lurk in the nearby poison garden, and why Frank blames all Irish people for his dark love of eating jellybeans! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/18932576

Blame Canada! 03/31/2021

Blame Canada! Crokinole? Tim Hortons? Ridiculously polite people? Must be Canada, eh? This episode discusses the scenery, food, and all the reasons to visit the Great White North! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/18559670

Camp-O-Rama! 03/15/2021

Camp-O-Rama! Pitch a tent, unroll a sleeping bag, and join our camping episode! We cover RVs, cabins, car camping, glamping, primitive camping, and even how to sleep on top of cars! The Appalachian Trail, Qantas Airlines, and Leatherman Multitools are all featured on this Camp-O-Rama! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/18322547

Prepare For Takeoff! 02/16/2021

Prepare For Takeoff! Want inside tips and tricks on how we fly? We spill the beans on Part Three of our Three-Part Frequent Flyers Series! Learn our secrets of picking flights, taking bumps, where to sit, what to pack, what airplane food to order, the pros and cons of airport lounges, and lots more! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/17975120

From The Flight Deck! 02/16/2021

From The Flight Deck! Who's as cool as Batman? A pilot! Part Two of our Three-Part Frequent Flyers Series talks to an actual pilot of a major airline! Find out about a bunch of topics, like why they don't panic in turbulence, how they get that reassuring pilot intercom voice, and how they pass the time on long flights! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/17975009

Welcome Aboard! 02/16/2021

Welcome Aboard! Want the inside scoop on air travel from a flight attendant? We got it right here! Part One of our Three-Part Frequent Flyers Series talks to an actual flight attendant about lots of stuff, including how they work with passengers, the yuckiest part of their job, and how they feel about babies on the plane! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/17974727

Livin' La Lisbon Loca! 02/01/2021

Livin' La Lisbon Loca! A proud city in a must-see country, Lisbon, Portugal, is full of culture, great food, and amazing music! Join us as we tour an inverted tower, a museum with old carriages, and an authentic Fado cafe! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/17762945

Run! Zombies! 01/16/2021

Run! Zombies! Zombies! The walking dead! Time to run for your life! This heart-pumping episode screams through the zombie runs, charity 5Ks, marathons, triathlons, and other activities that will get you off the couch! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/17574422

Say Say Marseille! 12/31/2020

Say Say Marseille! This day trip takes us to Marseille, a French seaport that features crunchy navettes and delicious bouillabaisse! We also visit nearby Aix-en-Provence, home of Paul Cezanne, 1,000 outdoor fountains, and some funky street layouts! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/17383049

Nice Is Nice! 12/31/2020

Nice Is Nice! This day trip takes us to Nice, France! Tour this lovely city with us as we experience the arts, foods, and sights of everything that is Nice! Learn how to park semi-legally, find perfect crepes, and drive narrow switchback roads in heroic fashion! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/17382668

We're On A Boat! 12/18/2020

We're On A Boat! Food buffets! Unlimited booze! Must be on a boat! Part Four of our Four Part Med Cruise Series talks about the good and bad parts of the MSC Grandiosa! Find out when to book a massage, which package deals you should get, how to get mixed drinks at a discount, and why Zoe the Personal Cruise Assistant is not helpful! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/17240909

Gonna Gonna Barcelona! 11/29/2020

Gonna Gonna Barcelona! Amazing architecture! Yummy food! A laid-back vibe on the Mediterranean coast! It's Barcelona! Part Three of our Four Part Med Cruise Series features this vibrant Spanish city with a visit to a meat shop, a cupcakery, and the legendary Basiclia de la Sagrada Familia! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/16984649

We Halta For Malta! 11/14/2020

We Halta For Malta! Brave knights! Great food! Cannons firing cannonballs! Must be Malta! On Part Two of our Four Part Med Cruise series, we check out Valletta, Malta! History, culture, Mdina glass, and the legendary pastizz snack food! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/16810325

Viva Italia! 11/02/2020

Viva Italia! Let's go to a couple places in Italy, or as we call it, EATILY! Part One of our Four Part Cruise Series tackles Genoa, Civitavecchia, Vatican City, and Palermo! We ate! We drank! And we totally screwed up our schedule in Sicily! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/16641773

The Truffles We've Seen! 10/15/2020

The Truffles We've Seen! Join us for a real truffle hunt in the south of France! Learn why truffles are so expensive, where you can take part in a truffle hunt, and how to prepare truffles when you get back home! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/16420496

You Cannes Do It! 09/30/2020

You Cannes Do It! Want to walk the red carpet at Cannes? It's easy as long as the Film Festival isn't going on! Join us as we hit this gorgeous movie star hangout during an awesome New Year's Eve celebration! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/16223453

Go Go Monaco! 09/19/2020

Go Go Monaco! Champagne dreams? Caviar wishes? Millionaires in every direction? Sounds like Monaco! Join our trip to a tiny country with serious cash, decadent cuisine, luxurious cars, and the one-of-a-kind Monte Carlo Casino! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/16074251

Land Of The Lost Luggage! 09/03/2020

Land Of The Lost Luggage! Ever lose a bag? We found it! This podcast takes you to Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama, where lost and forgotten luggage is up for sale! We'll tell you about the clothing, jewelry, electronics, and everything else that didn't survive the trip but made its way to the showroom floor! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/15874205

Kebabalicious! 08/21/2020

Kebabalicious! Part Three of our special three-part series on Istanbul, Turkey, dives into the flavor, taste, and aromatics of all things delicious. Learn about kebabs, doners, baklava, kofta, tea, coffee, and all of the amazing spices that make Turkey a culinary destination! /episode/index/show/vocavacay/id/15698279

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