Get Out of Town

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jul 26, 2023

With airplane fares being high and cancellations rampant, we look at ways to escape the city for a day, either by train or car this summer. Lonely Planet executive editor Nitya Chambers returns to discuss her picks for some of the best day trips to take this summer, and we take listener calls.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Brigid Bergin. 

 

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