Travel Brigade

Join Travel Brigade in Solvang, a California town that feels like it's in the middle of Europe's Denmark. We'll go in search of the famous Danish pastries at the several authentic bakeries in town, and make time to tour the wine tasting rooms in town representing nearby Santa Ynez Valley wineries - the area featured in the movie Sideways. Solvang keeps things local and has banned national chains, so we explore the unique dining and accommodations to be found. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Solvang, a California town that feels like it’s in the middle of Europe’s Denmark. We’ll go in search of the famous Danish pastries at the several authentic bakeries in town, and make time to tour the wine tasting rooms in town representing nearby Santa Ynez Valley wineries - the area featured in the movie Sideways. Solvang keeps things local and has banned national chains, so we explore the unique dining and accommodations to be found. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Zurich, Switzerland, an international city full of historic churches and museums, but also home to the vibrant growth and revitalization of Zurich West, full of new and interesting businesses, restaurants and entertainment. We'll take you up to Mount Uetliberg for a beautiful view down to Lake Zurich, and also take you swimming in the refreshing waters of the lake and rivers right in the heart of the city. We'll go shopping on Bahnhofstrasse in the Old Town, one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the world and also to the hip Freitag store made of shipping crates in Zurich West. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Zurich, Switzerland, an international city full of historic churches and museums, but also home to the vibrant growth and revitalization of Zurich West, full of new and interesting businesses, restaurants and entertainment. We’ll take you up to Mount Uetliberg for a beautiful view down to Lake Zurich, and also take you swimming in the refreshing waters of the lake and rivers right in the heart of the city. We’ll go shopping on Bahnhofstrasse in the Old Town, one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the world and also to the hip Freitag store made of shipping crates in Zurich West. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade to visit Ireland in search of ancestors. Many Americans and Canadians have Irish roots and we'll talk about how you can trace your Celtic roots and travel to Ireland to “go back home.” We'll have interviews with American genealogist David Rencher of FamilySearch.org, and noted Irish genealogist Helen Kelly, who's many titles include "Genealogy Butler." We'll also talk about what we learned from our own experiences traveling into history in the "Townlands" of the beautiful Emerald Isle. Pack your bags and get ready to find your history! Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

Join Travel Brigade in Frankfurt, Germany, to discover a city with amazing history but also has a modern skyline that is unique in Europe. From going to the top of Main Tower to overlook the river running through the city, to trying local food and drink at the Apple Wine Festival, to leaving a lock on the Iron Bridge that celebrates a couple's love, we'll take in all that this amazing city has to offer. Thanks to a large international airport that connects to the autobahn and regional trains, Frankfurt is also a great base for exploring the entire Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region, which includes everything from vineyards, wineries and spas in the Rheingau to the edge of Bavaria to tracing the trail of the Brothers Grimm on the Fairy Tale Route. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Frankfurt, Germany, to discover a city with amazing history but also has a modern skyline that is unique in Europe. From going to the top of Main Tower to overlook the river running through the city, to trying local food and drink at the Apple Wine Festival, to leaving a lock on the Iron Bridge that celebrates a couple’s love, we’ll take in all that this amazing city has to offer. Thanks to a large international airport that connects to the autobahn and regional trains, Frankfurt is also a great base for exploring the entire Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region, which includes everything from vineyards, wineries and spas in the Rheingau to the edge of Bavaria to tracing the trail of the Brothers Grimm on the Fairy Tale Route. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. 

Disneyland is a favorite for a family vacation, but there is so much more to do in the Southern California town of Anaheim outside of the Disney Resort. Join Travel Brigade as we venture beyond the Disney gates to find out about revitalized areas in Anaheim like the Packing District and Center Street, where unique restaurants and shops can offer a different experience from the theme park. We'll also talk about hotels in the area that make for a great base for exploring Disneyland and the town. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Disneyland is a favorite for a family vacation, but there is so much more to do in the Southern California town of Anaheim outside of the Disney Resort. Join Travel Brigade as we venture beyond the Disney gates to find out about revitalized areas in Anaheim like the Packing District and Center Street, where unique restaurants and shops can offer a different experience from the theme park. We’ll also talk about hotels in the area that make for a great base for exploring Disneyland and the town. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

In Winnipeg, they don't hibernate in the Canadian winter, they get out and enjoy it. Travel Brigade visits Manitoba's biggest city where, when the rivers freeze over, people gather to skate and play hockey on them. This is a city where people actually ice skate to work! We'll learn about local dining and fun hotels, places to keep warm, and Manitoba's own version of “The Da Vinci Code” in the legislative building. We'll also go from the outdoor cold indoors to a hot experience at a Turkish-style hamam. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

In Winnipeg, they don’t hibernate in the Canadian winter, they get out and enjoy it. Travel Brigade visits Manitoba’s biggest city where, when the rivers freeze over, people gather to skate and play hockey on them. This is a city where people actually ice skate to work! We’ll learn about local dining and fun hotels, places to keep warm, and Manitoba’s own version of “The Da Vinci Code” in the legislative building. We’ll also go from the outdoor cold indoors to a hot experience at a Turkish-style hamam. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Enjoy Winnipeg's Festival du Voyageur! Travel Brigade will be on hand at the “Festival of the Traveller” which runs from Feb. 14-23. This Canadian city's French Quarter turns into a winter paradise when the rivers freeze over, and it's time to get out in the day and enjoy the world's longest naturally frozen skating trail, bike races on ice and a game of broom ball At night, enjoy concerts galore and unique gourmet dining and arts exhibits ranging from snow sculptures to high concept ice huts. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Enjoy Winnipeg’s Festival du Voyageur! Travel Brigade will be on hand at the “Festival of the Traveller” which runs from Feb. 14-23. This Canadian city’s French Quarter turns into a winter paradise when the rivers freeze over, and it’s time to get out in the day and enjoy the world’s longest naturally frozen skating trail, bike races on ice and a game of broom ball  At night, enjoy concerts galore and unique gourmet dining and arts exhibits ranging from snow sculptures to high concept ice huts. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade visits Laguna Beach, a unique Orange County, California, coastal town that has beautiful beaches to go along with a thriving arts scene. In our travel podcast we’ll talk about the annual Pageant of the Masters art festival that begins this weekend, tell you the best places to find beach views that inspire artists, interview local experts about the many great dining options and activities and tell you about a hotel with amazing beach access. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade takes in the red rock beauty of Moab, Utah, for hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking, rock climbing and river rafting in an area that has both Arches and Canyonlands national parks. We’ll have interviews with Discover Moab and the Red Cliffs Lodge located right on the banks of the Colorado River, and we’ll also find out about exploring slot canyons from the rigger Danny Boyle and James Franco consulted when making the movie 127 Hours, just one of many Hollywood movies filmed in this stunning location. After a day in the outdoors, in our “Ya Gotta Eat!” segment we’ll tell you about local Castle Creek winery, a classic drive-in with handmade buffalo chili burgers and a local diner’s breakfast concoction called the “Sweetwater Skillet.” Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.