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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 20: Retirement Travel with the Senior Nomads

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

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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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

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 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.

 

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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Barcelona & Madrid with Robyn Stencil

This event was recorded on July 13, 2026.

Regal Madrid and fiercely independent Barcelona are locked in a (mostly friendly) rivalry that spills beyond the football pitch. While both serve up world-class art, tasty tapas, and elegant boulevards fit for a paseo, guidebook researcher Robyn Stencil shows us the unique personalities of Spain's top cities. In whimsical Barcelona, we discover Catalan spirit, admire Gaudí masterpieces, and kick back at the beach. And in majestic Madrid, we ponder perplexing art at the Prado before retreating to Retiro Park for a siesta. Plus, to celebrate the 2026 World Cup, we examine El Clásico rivalry and pick up tips for enjoying football in Europe.

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