The unexpected connections you make while traveling can change your life: from romance that sparks at 30,000 feet to unlikely friendships that begin on the road. Chance Encounters, the podcast companion to the hit column on CNN.com from Francesca Street, chronicles incredible real-life stories of unforgettable travel connections.
Chance Encounters
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16 episodes
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The unexpected connections you make while traveling can change your life: from romance that sparks at 30,000 feet to unlikely friendships that begin on the road. Chance Encounters, the podcast companion to the hit column on CNN.com from Francesca Street, chronicles incredible real-life stories of unforgettable travel connections.
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Recent Episodes
February 6, 2026
Great Escapes: The Sisters Who Got Stuck in a Scottish Castle
Great Escapes is a series about how sometimes travel doesn't go as planned, and how those moments often lead to the best stories. From a daring rescue atop the highest mountain in the Alps, to the moment two American tourists realized they were trapped inside a centuries-old Scottish castle. Read along with the third episode at cnn.com/travel. We'd love to hear your feedback on this episode. Let us know what you think by contacting CNN Travel via the contact form embedded in our articles. Writer & Narrator: Francesca Street Producer: Dan Bloom Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Editor: David Allan Global Editor, CNN Travel: Barry Neild VP, Digital Franchises: Robert Boyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 30, 2026
Great Escapes: She Was a Broke Teenager Stranded in a Strange Town. Then Two Nuns Saved the Day
Great Escapes is a series about how sometimes travel doesn't go as planned, and how those moments often lead to the best stories. From a daring rescue atop the highest mountain in the Alps, to the moment two American tourists realized they were trapped inside a centuries-old Scottish castle. Read along with the second episode at cnn.com/travel. We'd love to hear your feedback on this episode. Let us know what you think by contacting CNN Travel via the contact form embedded in our articles. Writer & Narrator: Francesca Street Producer: Dan Bloom Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Editor: David Allan Global Editor, CNN Travel: Barry Neild VP, Digital Franchises: Robert Boyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 23, 2026
Great Escapes: The Man Who Saved Two Strangers’ Lives on a Mountain
Great Escapes is a series about how sometimes travel doesn't go as planned, and how those moments often lead to the best stories. From a daring rescue atop the highest mountain in the Alps, to the moment two American tourists realized they were trapped inside a centuries-old Scottish castle. Read along with the first episode here. You can find the series in written audio and video formats by visiting cnn.com/travel. We'd love to hear your feedback on this episode. Let us know what you think by contacting CNN Travel via the contact form embedded in our articles. Writer & Narrator: Francesca Street Producer: Dan Bloom Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Editor: David Allan Global Editor, CNN Travel: Barry Neild VP, Digital Franchises: Robert Boyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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