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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.

Monday Night Travel is on summer vacation August 12 — September 14. See you on September 15 to kick off our fall season!

 
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September 15: Hiking Italy’s Mighty Dolomites with Rick Steves

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

Rick, just back from his annual vacation in the Alps, reports on his journey hiking the Alta Via trail from Cortina, Italy. With gorgeous photos, fresh-from-the-rucksack experiences, and piles of practical tips, Rick showcases why Alpine hiking has become his and his partner Shelley's yearly getaway. After the hike, Rick includes the fun he had actually vacationing (and not updating his guidebook for a change) in Venice and the Cinque Terre. Plus, we relive the party the mayor of Lake Como's Varenna threw for their favorite American travel writer. BYO Italian wine and don't miss this fun edition of MNT!

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September 22: The Best of Switzerland with Marta Shakhazizian

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

Wedged neatly between Germany, Austria, France, and Italy, Switzerland melds the best of all worlds — with a side of chocolate and cowbells. After experiencing these uniquely Swiss delights on our Best of Switzerland tour, travel advisor Marta Shakhazizian shares her trip report on Switzerland's must-sees. We explore the lakeside cities of Luzern and Lugano, flowerbox-perfect villages in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and summit cut-glass peaks on a high-flying gondola. Along the way, we demystify the Swiss Travel Pass and slice into a wedge of Appenzeller cheese. Proscht! Err, shall we say, salute?

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September 29: Liverpool with Jackie Spencer

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

Liverpool offers a taste of the "real" England — and, for Beatles fans, a musical pilgrimage. With tour guide Jackie Spencer in the lead, we explore the entwined histories of Liverpool and the most iconic rock-and-roll band of all time, with stops at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and other Beatles sights along the way. And we enjoy the everyday charms of Liverpool, including a pair of striking cathedrals, a wealth of excellent museums, and the historic red-brick waterfront. Join us for a Magical Mystery Tour of underrated and on-the-rise Liverpool!

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October 27: A Portugal Road Trip with Lucas Peters (RESCHEDULED)

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

Guidebook author and Monday Night Travel favorite Lucas Peters is back for a report on his family's summer road trip across Portugal. The journey begins in Lagos, where we sail along dramatic coastlines by day and camp beachside by night. With Lucas at the wheel, we head north to Portugal's world-class capital, Lisbon; visit the colorful fishing-village-turned-beach-resort Costa Nova; stop in second city Porto for a bike ride; and finish at the fortress town of Elvas. Along the way, Lucas pulls over to offer European road-trip tips and advice for traveling with young global citizens.

 

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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.

Celebrating European Festivals with the Monday Night Travel Team

This event was recorded on August 11, 2025.

In addition to its epic history and high culture, Europe also knows how to celebrate — and it does so with amazing gusto. Join Monday Night Travel hosts Gabe Gunnink and Lisa Friend as they crash a few of these parties, reveling in their rich traditions, great food, and fun-loving locals. Together, we don masks in Venice for Carnevale, cheer on the horses at Siena's Palio, toss cabers at a Scottish Highland Games, and hoist frothy steins at Munich's Oktoberfest. Plus, we catch glimpses of our viewers' summer adventures!

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