A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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Rick Steves' Europe Video — a video podcast based on Rick's popular TV series — gives you a colorful look at the sights, people and history behind Europe's most interesting destinations. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more European travel info on these destinations.
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Travel writer Stephanie Craig chats about episodes of the classic travel tv show, Rick Steves' Europe.
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Rick Steves Audio Tours are leaving the podcast space. For the latest versions of these audio tours, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. The app also includes hours of top-quality travel talk excerpted from the Travel with Rick Steves radio interviews to add another dimension — and some different voices — to your travel planning and appreciation. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves Paris ...
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Rick Steves Audio Tours are leaving the podcast space. For the latest versions of these audio tours, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. The app also includes hours of top-quality travel talk excerpted from the Travel with Rick Steves radio interviews to add another dimension — and some different voices — to your travel planning and appreciation. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves Athens ...
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Rick Steves Audio Tours are leaving the podcast space. For the latest versions of these audio tours, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. The app also includes hours of top-quality travel talk excerpted from the Travel with Rick Steves radio interviews to add another dimension — and some different voices — to your travel planning and appreciation. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves Britai ...
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395b Monet's Passion; The French House; Marrying Into Italy
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52:00Coming soon. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.Autor: Rick Steves
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Tour guide Don Chmura extols the stunning scenery and enduring culture of Switzerland's Berner Oberland.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Spain tour guides Federico Garcia Barroso and Amanda Buttinger chat about Spain's tapas bars and share some of their favorite bites.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Guide Curtis Rojak describes how Oslo's harborfront is a popular place to enjoy the city's art, culture, scenery, food, and even saunas.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Guide Pål Bjarne Johansen explains how Norway prioritizes its oil-industry revenues to support robust social benefits and infrastructure.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Father and son actors Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez relive their experience making a film about walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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George Gorayeb, an Arab-American Christian, discusses his mission to promote greater understanding of the Muslim world and Islam.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Tour guides Virginia Agostinelli and Vanessa Nicol tell us how Rome is adapting to deal with rising temperatures and surging crowds.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Author Phillip Barlag explains how much we can learn about the Roman Empire from its now 2,000-year-old rubble.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Rick chats with author Phillip Barlag about a dozen buildings and plazas in Rome that offer particularly fascinating insights into the city's rich history.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Italian-food expert Fred Plotkin describes a tempting array of Italy's countless varieties of pasta, highlighting some tasty regional favorites.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Rick checks in with Italian-food expert Fred Plotkin to talk about their guide to Italy's regional cuisine.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Journalist Beppe Severgnini helps us view life through an Italian lens, urging us to embrace the chaos — and to smile in spite of everything.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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We learn some colorful phrases and hear about Italy's regional differences from one of the country's most popular newspaper columnists, Beppe Severgnini.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Irish writer Fintan O'Toole describes the role of the supernatural in Celtic traditions and in more recent Irish literature.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Irish writer Fintan O'Toole uses personal vignettes to illustrate the extraordinary transformation of the Republic of Ireland during his lifetime.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Greek tour guide Effie Perperi helps us get acquainted with the fascinating ancient structures atop Athens' Acropolis.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Communicating successfully with the French involves mastering the cultural nuances and unwritten rules of engagement of this rich language, as explained by the authors of "The Bonjour Effect."Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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Historian Jacob Mikanowski describes how the monolithic "Eastern Europe" of the Cold War has faded and the region is surging with life.Autor: Rick Steves Audio Europe
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782 Prague vs. Budapest; What's New in Lisbon
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52:00This week we explore three of the most charming — and most popular — of Europe's Old World cities: Two tour guides get cheeky as they make the case for which of their own hometowns — Prague or Budapest — offer the best experiences for visitors with limited time in central Europe. And expert locals catch us up on changes afoot in Lisbon, offering st…
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781 Potsdam; Emperor of Rome; On the Hippie Trail
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52:00We hear why the city of Potsdam — home to elegant Prussian palaces and parklands, all in quick reach of central Berlin — is worth a day's visit. Then we get a sense of what life was really like for the emperors of ancient Rome, with the help of classicist Mary Beard. And we travel back to 1978 with Rick and his longtime buddy Gene Openshaw as they …
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602a How Berlin Remembers; Turkish Delights; Travel to Bhutan
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52:00Two German tour guides let us in on the back story behind Berlin's most memorable monuments to their country's turbulent history. Then two Turks tuck into a discussion of the traditional Turkish street eats, comfort foods, and desserts they recommend for a tasty visit to Istanbul. And an American who met — then married — a local artist in Bhutan sh…
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780 Miami Getaway; Scottish Icons; Robert Burns Night
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52:00Travel Channel host Oneika Raymond recommends her favorite Miami neighborhoods to explore on a sunny getaway. Then friends from Scotland discuss the uniquely Scottish cultural icons that reinforce the small nation's strong sense of identity. And just in time for Burns Night, Perthshire-based troubadour Jim Malcolm explains what Robert Burns' poetry…
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Consider three distinctly different styles of historic European cities as we hear how Bristol has transformed itself from an industrial and maritime powerhouse into a creative center for the southwest of England — and how it rewards visitors who set aside at least a day for this city just a half-hour from well-touristed Bath. Then learn from a loca…
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778 Pura Vida; Morocco's Best Cities; More Travel Pursuits
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52:00The author of a guidebook to Costa Rica discusses what the phrase "pura vida" conveys amid the tropical abundance of her adopted Central American eco-paradise. Then a Morocco expert and fellow guidebook writer recommends the best cities for immersing yourself in the Old World atmosphere of Morocco's intimate, car-free medina neighborhoods. And fell…
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777 History of the Snowman; Visiting the Vatican; Champagne; Edinburgh New Year's
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52:00The "world's leading snowman expert" joins Rick to explore the somewhat dark — and certainly cold — origins of the tradition of building snowmen, and what Frosty and his ilk have come to mean across different societies. Then two Rome-based tour guides unpack some of the cultural treasures crammed into the world's tiniest country, while sharing tips…
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698a Ready for Christmas Near and Far; Wassailing
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52:00Rick gathers some old friends to hear about their childhood Christmases in Spain, Italy, and New Mexico. Then he brings in more friends to describe what you're likely to find this time of year in Austria, Australia, Japan…and Antarctica. Plus, a Brit from Bath explains how the English tradition of wassailing developed as a way to guarantee a good a…
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776 Bulgarian Christmas; What's New in Istanbul; Eight Flavors in the Pantry
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52:00Old World traditions — fasting, feasting, incense, and song — make Bulgaria's Christmas season special, and tour guide Stefan Bozadzhiev invites us to imagine it with him. Then an Istanbul guide updates us on the latest big news in Turkey's cultural capital, and a culinary historian inspires us to peruse our spice racks as she discusses the often s…
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775 Reopening Notre-Dame; Rue des Martyrs; Other Religions
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52:00Ken Follett, author of a monumental series of novels based in medieval Europe, celebrates the much anticipated — and hotly debated — reopening of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral five years after its devastating fire. Also, the New York Times' former Paris correspondent Elaine Sciolino tells us what makes her own Paris neighborhood feel like home. And a…
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774 Spectacular Landscapes; Four Points of the Compass; What's in a Name?
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52:00A tour guide from England's scenic Lake District recommends two areas — in Switzerland and Iceland — offering even more stunning landscapes to explore. Then a historian invites us to reconsider how we orient ourselves in time and space as he shares insights he's gained from exploring how we arrived at our modern sense of direction. And a former NPR…
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In Iceland's capital, Rick strolls an upbeat street, admires the wool of the country's hardy sheep, and samples the local delicacy: fermented shark. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.Autor: Rick Steves
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773 Taste of Holland; French Feasting; Eating Across Spain
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52:00Indulge your ears in an audio feast by listening in on delectable discussions of the don't-miss traditional foods of the Netherlands and Spain. Hear about how the French structure their day around meal times, as observed by an Australian chef who's settled in central France. And learn about the special cakes that Norwegians enjoy for the holidays. …
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653a Ærø Island Denmark; Emilia-Romagna; Italian View of Sicily
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52:00Find out what makes the small Danish island of Ærø a perfectly charming and cozy getaway, which region Italophile Fred Plotkin considers Italy's greatest source of culinary and cultural achievements, and why Sicily is such a favorite with visitors, whether from elsewhere in Italy or abroad. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - includin…
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Iceland's Golden Circle: Thingvellir and Geysir — Rick Steves Travel Bite
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2:47Geysers spring to life, tectonic plates meet, and Iceland's otherworldly landscape captures the imagination on a day's drive along the Golden Circle. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.Autor: Rick Steves
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772 Michelangelo’s Tomb; What’s New in Dublin; Seeing the Art We Love
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52:00Hear about Michelangelo's life-consuming struggle to create the grand papal tomb that was supposed to be his magnum opus, but is largely ignored today. Then get an update on what's new this year in Dublin, where a major renovation at Trinity College's Old Library has turned viewing the Book of Kells, one of Ireland's greatest treasures, into an imm…
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771 What’s New in Berlin; Reflections on the Peace Corps
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52:00Tour guides from Berlin update us on what's new in the German capital, and discuss why they love living in a city so dense with history — and one that seems to be constantly reinventing itself. And a former Peace Corps volunteer reflects on the value of his two-year stint, which had him, right out of college, living and teaching halfway around the …
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Art of Europe: Modern Art — Rick Steves Art Bite
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4:13Twentieth-century artists broke new ground — and all the rules — at a furious pace, boldly exploring anguish, joy, abstraction, and unbridled whimsy. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.Autor: Rick Steves
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542b Wild West Ghost Towns; Heroes of Ireland; Savage Harvest
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52:00American road-trip aficionado Jim Hinckley recommends Old West ghost towns to visit before they fade away. Then Irish singer Cathie Ryan explains — and demonstrates — how Ireland remembers its heroes in song. And journalist Carl Hoffman lets us in on what he's concluded after researching the disappearance of banking scion Michael Rockefeller, who v…
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770 Sagre Festivals of Italy; Rome Today; Eyewitness in Hungary 1956
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52:00Learn about Italy's sagre — traditional country fairs, often centering on the local harvest, that usually feature colorful historical pageantry. Then hear what's new in old Rome as it spiffs up for the coming Jubilee Year celebrations. Then listen in as venerated writer and editor Michael Korda recounts his experiences amid one of the Cold War's mo…
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Art of Europe: Impressionism — Rick Steves Art Bite
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6:03The Impressionists fled the studio for the great outdoors, and with bold brushstrokes made light, color, and shadow the true stars of their canvases. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.Autor: Rick Steves
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695a Belgium Pride; Favorite Gardens; Arctic Trails
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52:00A native-born Belgian shares what delights him most about his small, but justifiably proud country. Then an expert in public green spaces recommends some of her favorite gardens around the world — plus the most enticing ones she's yet to visit. And a writer who was raised way off the grid in northwest Alaska alerts us to the increasing threats to t…
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769 Asian-American Immigration; Democracy in Europe
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52:00A Harvard historian discusses how the impact of the Immigration Act of 1965 continues to reverberate in American society, and in particular what the US gained in becoming far more welcoming to Asian immigrants than ever before. And tour guides from Hungary, Poland, and Portugal update us on some of the profound political issues under debate in thei…
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Art of Europe: Neoclassical Art — Rick Steves Art Bite
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5:31Baroque excesses were countered by the Revolution, the Enlightenment, and a stern, no-frills art that celebrated a new age of science and reason. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.Autor: Rick Steves
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768 Pan-American Road Trip; Filming the World’s Backyard; Travel Pursuits
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52:00An American memoirist describes what she learned when retracing an epic — and poignant — family road trip all the way from Oregon to the southern tip of South America. Then a film producer recounts some of the exhilarating travels he's turned into spectacular IMAX nature films. And fellow listeners call in to share how their passions and hobbies ha…
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578b Walking Ljubljana; Munich and Bavaria; Wild Animals
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52:00The co-author of Rick's Central Europe guidebook and a Ljubljana-based tour guide discuss the charms of Slovenia's laid-back capital. Then a tour guide from Munich shares her insider tips for becoming a temporary Bavarian at Oktoberfest, and a naturalist with a knack for adventure explains why even the creepiest critters deserve a little respect. F…
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Art of Europe: Baroque Sculpture — Rick Steves Art Bite
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5:21The "Michelangelo of Baroque," Bernini made Rome his gallery, showcasing his creations from the finest statues to his design of St. Peter's Square. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.Autor: Rick Steves
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767 Eastern European Folklore; Unknown Balkans; Milan
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52:00A historian discusses some of the most salient narratives about themselves that eastern Europeans have been passing down through generations of folklore. Then a Bulgarian tour guide lets us in on why the smaller Balkan countries of Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia are emerging as "back-door" destinations. And tour guides from Italy share tips f…
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766 Endangered European Languages; Black Women Travelers; Beating the Crowds, Part 2
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52:00A linguist who studies disappearing languages lets us in on some of Europe's lesser-known lingos and discusses how languages help define cultures. Then travel journalist Oneika Raymond shares some of the insights she's gained as a "serial expat" and why she encourages fellow women of color to explore the world on their own, despite the extra challe…
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Art of Europe: Early Renaissance Painting — Rick Steves Art Bite
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5:09Paintings evolved to appear more life-like, thanks to Giotto's early exploration of 3-D, Masaccio's mastery of depth, and the realism of Fra Angelico. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.Autor: Rick Steves
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765 Sicilian Splendors; Off the Rails; Favorite Hot Springs
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52:00A longtime Italophile shares the charms and rich culture of Sicily. Then a popular columnist and avowed train buff recounts tales of his rail travels the world over. And a photojournalist takes a deep dive into the ways we soak, swim, and slow down in hot springs. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, pro…
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