Podcast Episodes
Back to Search743 Happens in Vegas; Morocco's Sahara
The most popular storyteller of our time, author James Patterson, shares insights from the people who work behind the scenes to turn Las Vegas into A…
2 years, 1 month ago
742 Sharks; Beyond Havana; Pompeii
A deep-sea diving instructor from Australia explains why he's not afraid of sharks — well, most of them. Then a Cuba travel expert looks at the place…
2 years, 1 month ago
595a The Story of Spanish; First Timer's Spain
Hear the unlikely story of how Spanish grew from a Latin dialect in northern Iberia to become one of the world's most important and widely spoken lan…
2 years, 1 month ago
741 Visiting Vienna; Visiting Bosnia; Athens Acropolis
Get tips for enjoying elegant, easily navigated Vienna, Austria's capital and the epicenter of a once-mighty empire. Then hear a Bosnian describe wha…
2 years, 2 months ago
740 Cruising the Nile; Paradise on Earth; Lost Pianos of Siberia
A tour specialist from Cairo explains how you can cruise through five thousand years of history on the Nile River in Egypt. Author Pico Iyer suggests…
2 years, 2 months ago
739 Travel Like a Diplomat; Making a Difference; German Pop
Get some travel advice from the former U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria, who recommends his favorite vacation getaways in the Balkans. Then listen in as a…
2 years, 2 months ago
738 Christmastime in Bavaria, Croatia, Sweden, Rome, Sardinia, Costa Rica, Amsterdam
Brighten your holidays with an international perspective on Christmas celebrations: Learn about Europe's Old World holiday traditions, and meet some …
2 years, 2 months ago
587a Cod in Portugal; Eating in Naples; Dingle Bells; Christmas Travels
Hear about why cod is so popular among the Portuguese — especially at this time of year — and get a taste of the culinary treats to try in and around…
2 years, 2 months ago
737 A History of Modern Ireland; Following Caesar
A columnist for the Irish Times discusses the dramatic recent changes in public opinion and attitude in Republic of Ireland, and how he's seen it bec…
2 years, 3 months ago
736 The Swiss; Sightseer's Guide to the Solar System; Winter in Anchorage
A former US ambassador to Switzerland shares her insights into what makes the Swiss tick — and what their society gets right. Then an astronomer help…
2 years, 3 months ago