Podcast Episodes
Back to Search797 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 that persist within New York's concrete jungle. …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
796 Oh Canada!
Two prominent Canadian authors share their perspective on today's strained political relationship between the US and its northern neighbor. They reflect on their country's geography, diversity, stren…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 Beard about some of the best places outside Italy …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 sacred geothermal river located deep in Amazonian Peru…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
794 The New Tourist; Training School for Elephants
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For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.Published on 3 months ago
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, the sun-drenched Tuscan countryside, and charmin…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
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 late historian David McCullough about the influenti…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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 Catie Marron explains how she designed and planted…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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 travel writer embarks on a 1,200-mile odyssey thro…
Published on 4 months ago
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 head of Bread for the World describes how the or…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago