Czech Republic Spa Paradise in West Bohemia

Travel Brigade takes you to the West Bohemia area of the Czech Republic that is known for its mineral waters and the spas built around them. The beautiful, countryside spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Mariazke Lazne are places to go to relax and enjoy treatments centered around the healing properties of the mineral waters. We’ll tell […]

The Best of Food and Drink in the Czech Republic

Travel Brigade journeys to the Czech Republic to sample the best dining and drinking offered in the city of Prague, along with the spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Mariazke Lazne. We’ll interview a popular chef, talk to one of the top restaurants, let you know about a popular drink called Becherovka, and learn about […]

River Cruising 101 with AmaWaterways

Travel Brigade takes you into the rapidly expanding travel area of river cruising. Whether you’ve been ocean cruising, or never been on any kind of cruise, we’ll talk with cruise directors at AmaWaterways about the best ways to take advantage of all that river cruising has to offer. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter […]

The Cuisine of New Orleans

Join Travel Brigade as we enjoy the one-of-a-kind cuisine of New Orleans. We’ll have interviews at amazing restaurants like Brigtsen’s, Antoine’s, Tableau and Desire Oyster Bar. We’ll also talk about how to make your own feast when we visit the New Orleans School of Cooking. Finally, we’ll find out about classic French Quarter cocktails like […]

Travel Gifts for the Holidays

Travel Brigade is ready to celebrate the 2017 holidays with gifts for the traveler in your life. From “smart” luggage to electronics, to comfortable clothing to gifts that remind you of where you’ve been and where you want to go, we’ve got something for everybody. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. [Listen here]

Lafayette’s Cajun Cuisine

Join Travel Brigade in Lafayette, Louisiana, the capital of incredible Cajun food. We’ll teach you about foods such as boudin (pronounced boo-dan) that we didn’t know about before, but now we can’t live without! Marie Ducote of Cajun Food Tours takes us to places with names like NuNu’s and Fezzo’s that have all the character […]

Dresden: Beauty and History on the Elbe River

Join Travel Brigade in Dresden, Germany, where we’ll witness the remarkable way this beautiful city has been rebuilt since World War II and the German reunification. We’ll walk through the Royal Palace and Zwinger, attend a concert in Frauenkirche and try traditional food and drinks at Sophienkeller. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. […]

Cruising the Danube

Join Travel Brigade as we hope on board with AmaWaterways to cruise the Danube River. We’ll start in Germany and sail along the Danube through Austria and Slovakia before ending up in Hungary. Along the way, we’ll see the sights in major cities such as Vienna and Budapest, but we’ll also make stops in charming […]

Dusseldorf: Germany’s Art City on the Rhine

Join Travel Brigade for art, shopping and spa experiences in Dusseldorf, a beautiful city on the Rhine that combines traditional German culture with modern experiences. We’ll visit the town’s incredible variety of art musuems and feature an interview with a guide to the galleries. We’ll also visit a new spa adding relaxation to the Dusseldorf […]

On The Luther Trail in Germany: Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

2017 marks 500 years since Martin Luther set the Reformation in motion and Germany is celebrating all year. Join Travel Brigade on “The Luther Trail” as we visit places where Luther lived and check in on exhibits and celebrations commemorating his life. We’ll visit Erfurt and the monastery Luther joined to begin his religious life. […]