Chance Encounters

CNN Podcasts

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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Chance Encounters

Episodes (16)

Feb 6th Great Escapes: The Sisters Who Got Stuck in a Scottish Castle
Jan 30th Great Escapes: She Was a Broke Teenager Stranded in a Strange Town. Then Two Nuns Saved the Day
Jan 23rd Great Escapes: The Man Who Saved Two Strangers’ Lives on a Mountain

Chance Encounters

Feb 6, 2026
22¼ minutes
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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: D...

Chance Encounters

Great Escapes: The Sisters Who Got Stuck in a Scottish Castle

CNN Podcasts

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