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Travel with Rick Steves
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 trave...
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808 See You in the Piazza; Lagers
Bestselling author Frances Mayes comes in from the Tuscan sun to tell us about her favorite uncrowded corners of Italy, away from the crush of the cou...
807 Islands of Portugal; Easter Island; Endangered Languages
A Portugal tour guide describes the scenic and culinary rewards that await visitors to the country's mid-Atlantic island getaways. Then a Scotsman who...
806 Swedish-Norwegian Cousins; The London Tube; Czech Castles
Get an inside look at the (mostly) friendly rivalries of Scandinavia as a pair of tour guides from Sweden and Norway sit down for a chat. Then hear fr...
654a Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities; Chasing the Sun
Two tour guides from Sofia explain why Bulgaria is one of Europe's most underrated travel destinations (hint: it has a long, fascinating history — and...
805 Italy Side-Trip Towns; Overnight; Enjoying Mexico City
Who's afraid of the dark? Adventurer Dan Richards shines a gentle light on what goes on in our world after sunset. Then an Italy tour guide looks beyo...
804 Favorite Hot Springs in Europe; Walk Around the World
A photojournalist lets us in on her favorite European hot springs to visit, from Iceland to Turkey and points in between. And a man who spent seven ye...
803 Ohio's Ancient Trails; Safeguarding Heritage Sites; How to Land a Plane
Learn about the Ancient Ohio Trail and its cluster of mysterious geometric earthworks left behind by pre-Columbian mound-builder cultures. Then get an...
718a Pastas You Should Know; In Sardinia; Gelato
Italian food expert Fred Plotkin describes some of the unusual varieties of pasta that you can find in Italy — and the reason behind their different s...
802 Ladies of the Louvre; The Roma; American Expats
Author Elaine Sciolino gives us the history behind the famous women — both artists and subjects — to visit in Paris' grand repository. Then a Romani a...
801 Museum Matters with Mary Beard; Fascinating Museums; Soul of South Korea
Beloved English classics scholar Dame Mary Beard offers wisdom on how to tackle the vast collection of the British Museum, and ponders the ethics and...
800 British Pub Grub; Travel on $75 a Day; Holland
Spotted Dick, Eton Mess, Ploughman's Lunch: Two British guides decode the best of England's pub food and explain how far it's come since the days of s...
799 Irish Oddities; Viking Sights; Cycling the Silk Road
Meet an Irishman who scours the Emerald Isle to report on oddities and lesser-known facets of his country's culture. Then learn about the lasting impa...
670a Weekend in Brussels; The Temporary European; My Town
A Brussels-based tour guide offers his recommendations for making the most of a weekend in the Belgian capital. Then one of Rick's co-authors joins us...
798 France, North vs. South; Streets of Paris; Loire Valley Chateâu Country
A trio of Rick's tour guides banter about the nuances of northern and southern France, from climate and demeanor to food and fashion. Then author Susa...
797 Kayaking Manhattan; The Wild Mississippi; Happy Travels
Journalist Eliot Stein takes us along on the unique adventure of kayaking the perimeter of Manhattan Island and observes some of the pockets of nature...
796 Oh Canada!
Two prominent Canadian authors share their perspective on today's strained political relationship between the US and its northern neighbor. They refle...
795 Liverpool; Finding Ancient Roman Art; Home Base Hiking in Europe
Find out what makes Liverpool worth at least a day's visit even for those with no interest in Fab Four lore, then hear from renowned classicist Mary B...
447b Hungarian Hot Springs; Peru's Boiling River; Padova & the Veneto
Hear how people of all ages enjoy a day at the baths in Budapest, where doctors commonly prescribe a relaxing day at the spa. Then learn about a sacre...
794 The New Tourist; Training School for Elephants
Journalist Paige McClanahan examines recent changes in the travel industry and explains how a more conscientious approach to tourism can make it a for...
793 Aegean Turkey; Florence & Tuscany; Denmark Beyond Copenhagen
Expert tour guides share advice for exploring the ancient ruins and seaside villages along Turkey's Aegean coast, the Renaissance wonders of Florence,...
792 Remember Us; The Greater Journey
We hear how the Dutch continue to remember and honor the servicemen who helped liberate their towns in 1945. And we revisit a conversation with the la...
683a English Country Gardens; On Becoming a Gardener; In Praise of Wasting Time
English tour guides share their enthusiasm for enjoying the riot of color and inspiration you'll find in England's best country gardens. Then author C...
791 Scottish Castles; Mars on Earth; Checking In
Scottish tour guides tell us about the most famous castles in a country that's brimming with the imposing structures. Then a Santiago-based American t...
790 Oneika Raymond's Favorite Destinations; US Aid; A Week in Poland
Journalist Oneika Raymond reveals the top countries where, as a black woman traveling solo, she feels a cultural appreciation and connection. Then the...
673a Visiting Antarctica; The Journeys of Trees; Italy's Northern Lakes
A travel writer shares how a trip to Antarctica helped him see that continent through the eyes of the early polar explorers. Then a reporter focused o...
789 Easter in Greece; Pillars of Europe; Easter in Andalucía
Learn about the customs that Greeks observe as Orthodox Easter draws near. Then contemplate the massive undertaking of building a cathedral centuries...
788 Spain by Train; Foreign Correspondent; The Lines on Our Maps
Hear from tour guides about Spain's robust high-speed rail network and all the places it can take you. Then hit the road vicariously with Pulitzer Pri...
787 Twenty Years; The Vanishing Point; Martin Sheen's Travels
Rick marks 20 years of his radio show by revisiting some memorable guests and what they've taught us about travel. Then author Paul Theroux celebrates...
696a For the Love of Guidebooks; The Gulf; Greatest Art in Europe
Europe brims with world-class art, and we contemplate some of the continent's truly outstanding paintings, sculptures, and historic edifices. Then we...
786 Greek Passions; In Love with the Louvre; Balkan Discoveries
A tour guide from Greece delves into the importance of food, family, and traditions in his homeland. Then a Francophile offers advice on how to take o...
785 Irish Legacy of W. B. Yeats; 1960s Ireland; Touring Northern Ireland
Two countrymen explore Ireland's reverence for their national poet, W. B. Yeats. Then a Dublin journalist shares what it was like to grow up amid the...
625a Snowdonia; Outposts; Natural Slovenia
Delve into the remote outposts and refuges across the globe where travelers have stopped along the course of their adventures. Then hear about the hig...
784 Rhineland Karneval; WMF 2025 Watch List; Top Alaska Experiences
Look at what's behind Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations around the world by learning about the festive season's origins and customs in Germany's Rh...
783 British Pubs; Why I Love Brittany; Custodians of Wonder
Two English tour guides explain what Brits mean by a "rough and ready" pub and how to find some of the UK's best pub grub. Then a father-and-son tour-...
395b Monet's Passion; The French House; Marrying Into Italy
Listen in as an artist who helped restore Monet's gardens explains why the French painter first created these colorful gardens at his house outside Pa...
782 Prague vs. Budapest; What's New in Lisbon
This 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 fo...
781 Potsdam; Emperor of Rome; On the Hippie Trail
We 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...
602a How Berlin Remembers; Turkish Delights; Travel to Bhutan
Two 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...
780 Miami Getaway; Scottish Icons; Robert Burns Night
Travel Channel host Oneika Raymond recommends her favorite Miami neighborhoods to explore on a sunny getaway. Then friends from Scotland discuss the u...
779 Bristol; Barcelona; Bruges
Consider three distinctly different styles of historic European cities as we hear how Bristol has transformed itself from an industrial and maritime p...