Travel

Palm Springs’ economy has heavily relied on Canadian tourists, and now officials are worried about losing that revenue due to increasing political tensions between the U.S. and Canada.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Alex Hutchinson, science journalist and endurance athlete, discusses the science that drives human exploration.

from Life Examined

Acclaimed dramatic actress Carrie Coon talks leaning all the way into her lighter side on the latest season of Mike White’s anthology series “The White Lotus.”

What are people on vacation *really* searching for? Carrie Coon has some ideas

Acclaimed dramatic actress Carrie Coon talks leaning all the way into her lighter side on the latest season of Mike White’s anthology series “The White Lotus.”

from The Treatment

Polar scientist Felicity Aston reflects on her fascination with exploration and shares lessons on survival, risk, and adventure.

Felicity Aston on solo skiing across Antarctica: Lessons in survival and self-discovery

Polar scientist Felicity Aston reflects on her fascination with exploration and shares lessons on survival, risk, and adventure.

from Life Examined

As the weather heats up, visitors are flocking to Laguna Beach. But they’re leaving behind trash, picking fights with residents, and making traffic worse, according to city officials.

Laguna Beach has a visitor problem: Trash, sex toys, fights

As the weather heats up, visitors are flocking to Laguna Beach. But they’re leaving behind trash, picking fights with residents, and making traffic worse, according to city officials.

from KCRW Features

Train passengers up and down California and Oregon say it’s worth keeping Amtrak as a vital lifeline and a nostalgic leisure activity.

Amtrak trains are slow and late. Why do West Coasters still use it?

Train passengers up and down California and Oregon say it’s worth keeping Amtrak as a vital lifeline and a nostalgic leisure activity.

from KCRW Features

Over the last decade, Airbnb renters submitted some 35,000 complaints over surveillance devices, CNN found. Airbnb banned indoor cameras in spring, but enforcement is weak.

Renting an Airbnb? It could come with hidden cameras

Over the last decade, Airbnb renters submitted some 35,000 complaints over surveillance devices, CNN found. Airbnb banned indoor cameras in spring, but enforcement is weak.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Traveler and author Rolf Potts shares his philosophy on meaningful travel and how embracing the unexpected can change us for the better.

The art of travel: A vagabond’s joys, essence, and philosophy

Traveler and author Rolf Potts shares his philosophy on meaningful travel and how embracing the unexpected can change us for the better.

from Life Examined

Some travel tips for summer: Set price tracking alerts based on locations or dates, fly earlier in the day, and consider cargo pants/vests for extra storage space.

Price trackers, pillowcases: Tools for hacking summer travel

Some travel tips for summer: Set price tracking alerts based on locations or dates, fly earlier in the day, and consider cargo pants/vests for extra storage space.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In Las Vegas today, construction began on a train that would get travelers from Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County to the Las Vegas strip in about two hours.

Rancho Cucamonga to Vegas: Will high-speed rail be done in 4 years?

In Las Vegas today, construction began on a train that would get travelers from Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County to the Las Vegas strip in about two hours.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County areas requires homeowners to live on-site. The goal: more housing, fewer party houses.

Party’s over! LA supes roll out rules for short-term rentals

A new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County areas requires homeowners to live on-site. The goal: more housing, fewer party houses.

from KCRW Features

Boeing’s Max 9 jets are back in operation after a weeks-long investigation. But the company faces a steep task of restoring the public’s trust.

Boeing jets return to the air, company still under safety scrutiny

Boeing’s Max 9 jets are back in operation after a weeks-long investigation. But the company faces a steep task of restoring the public’s trust.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

United Airlines has implemented a new boarding process they’re calling “WILMA” (window, middle, aisle). The company says it’ll reduce bottlenecks.

Will passengers board planes faster with United’s WILMA method?

United Airlines has implemented a new boarding process they’re calling “WILMA” (window, middle, aisle). The company says it’ll reduce bottlenecks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In the PBS show “America Outdoors,” journalist and comedian Baratunde Thurston takes viewers on nature adventures and engages locals in conversations.

Journey down the Swanee River with comedian Baratunde Thurston

In the PBS show “America Outdoors,” journalist and comedian Baratunde Thurston takes viewers on nature adventures and engages locals in conversations.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Anya von Bremzen travels to six food capitals in search of the connection between cuisine and identity.

How 'liquid modernity' plays out at the table, uniting and dividing us

Anya von Bremzen travels to six food capitals in search of the connection between cuisine and identity.

from Good Food

Cannabis is legal in more states than ever this summer, but can you bring your weed on a plane or road trip? It’s complicated.

Weed wanderlust: Guide to cannabis travel rules and risks in CA and beyond

Cannabis is legal in more states than ever this summer, but can you bring your weed on a plane or road trip? It’s complicated.

from KCRW Features

Southwest and American Airlines’ pilots unions voted last month in favor of a strike authorization, as negotiations over a new contract are ongoing.

How could a potential pilot strike affect summer travel?

Southwest and American Airlines’ pilots unions voted last month in favor of a strike authorization, as negotiations over a new contract are ongoing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California’s cannabis industry just returned from its version of Spring Break, and it discovered it still ranks number one across the globe.

California cannabis, seeds, and new weed tech reign globally

California’s cannabis industry just returned from its version of Spring Break, and it discovered it still ranks number one across the globe.

from KCRW Features

KCRW listeners share their stories of love and strife, including who is (and isn’t) worthy of making a journey to LAX for.

Angelenos share who is (and isn’t) worth traveling to LAX for

KCRW listeners share their stories of love and strife, including who is (and isn’t) worthy of making a journey to LAX for.

from Greater LA

Renowned travel writer and author Pico Iyer reflects on how different cultures and peoples see life and death and find their own versions of happiness and paradise.

In search of paradise—and why travel writer Pico Iyer says it may be within

Renowned travel writer and author Pico Iyer reflects on how different cultures and peoples see life and death and find their own versions of happiness and paradise.

from Life Examined