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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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March 9: Europe by Train with The Man in Seat 61

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

What is scenic, sustainable, and low stress? Traveling Europe by train! To help travelers sharpen their rail skills and enjoy this essential dimension of European travel, rail expert Mark Smith (creator of The Man in Seat 61) stops by to train us in navigating Europe's railways. Mark demystifies online train schedules, Europe's fabled night trains, and rail passes — from choosing the right pass to actually using it. For his grand finale, Mark shares his favorite train journeys, from waking up at the base of Ben Nevis on the Caledonian Sleeper to slaloming through the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Express.

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March 16: Loire to the South of France with Claire McCarroll

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

Our Loire to the South of France tour knits together a tasty collection of vibrant markets, verdant river valleys, and honey-colored hamlets. For the benefit of the France-curious, public historian and France guide Claire McCarroll provides a highlight reel of these uniquely French treats. We start at Chartres Cathedral, home to some of the world's finest medieval stained glass, before exploring the fairytale châteaux that litter the Loire Valley. We go underground to see the 13,000-year-old artwork of Rouffignac Cave, then end our journey in seaside Nice. Along the way, Claire weaves in tales of powerful women in history.

March 23: The Fight to End Hunger: 2026 Update with Rick Steves and Eugene Cho

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

The US used to lead the world in the fight against hunger. But with President Trump, that has changed. Fresh off a fifth annual $1,000,000 Christmas fundraising campaign (in which over 5,000 travelers gave $100 matched by Rick — thank you!), Rick and Bread for the World president Eugene Cho give an update on the fight to end world hunger: the bad news, the hope-filled news, and why American taxpayers should understand this work as a practical investment in a stable world. Plus, we'll learn how Bread for the World is speaking up for hungry people in the halls of Congress — and why Rick has been supporting their work for 40 years.

 

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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Solo Female Travel with Carolyn Ray and Lisa Friend

This event was recorded on March 2, 2026.

Solo travel has huge upsides — cultural immersion, introspection, independence — but all too often, women are talked out of going it alone. Join JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray and travel expert Lisa Friend for a how-to guide on solo female travel, from fending off fear to identifying the best destinations for first-timers. Together, we discuss the perspective-broadening potential of solo travel, share tips for packing with just a carry-on suitcase, and cover how to manage phones and technology on the road. Along the way, we hear Carolyn's and Lisa's favorite solo travel memories!

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