Podcast Episodes
Back to Search480b Turn Right at Machu Picchu; Lafayette in the USA; Scotch
Author Mark Adams shares what he learned about Incan history while trekking to Machu Picchu. Then author Sarah Vowell explains how Revolutionary War …
3 years, 7 months ago
682 Europe by the Book; Berlin Day Trips; Mexico City 2022
Enjoy some of the best-ever writing on life in far-away places with a recommended reading list from a Harvard professor of comparative literature. Th…
3 years, 8 months ago
681 French Impressionism; Perfect Week in Paris; First Timer’s Louvre
Celebrate Bastille Day with French guides. They'll explain the impressionist techniques perfected in the early 20th century, provide insider advice f…
3 years, 8 months ago
680 The Last Cowboys; Perfect Day California; American Bald Eagle
New York Times reporter John Branch tells us how one family in southern Utah keeps a cowboy tradition alive at rodeos across the West. Chris Baker re…
3 years, 8 months ago
529a Newfoundland Tour; Canada Day; Drink Dat New Orleans
Explore what Canada has to offer! Newfoundland's Alan Doyle recommends sights to enjoy the rugged beauty of his Atlantic island home. Comedian and au…
3 years, 8 months ago
679 Nordic Roots; Dutch Towns; Bridge to Nicaragua
Hear how the characters of Nordic mythology can help you better understand the past, and how they influence the epic tales that entertain us today. D…
3 years, 8 months ago
567a Hokkaido; Arctic Solitaire; Bloomsday in Dublin
Get tips from an American-Japanese author for experiencing the rugged allure of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Then hear from a nature photogra…
3 years, 9 months ago
678 Hiking in England; British Footnotes; High Tea in London
Two English tour guides discuss a time-honored way to enjoy the British countryside: "rambling" along Britain's well-marked system of hiking trails. …
3 years, 9 months ago
201b Beer In Europe, Irreverent Curiosity
Get in a festive mood as Rick invites a few of his friends to compare the beer styles of Europe, and the cultures that go with them. Also, writer Dav…
3 years, 9 months ago
677 Parisians; Heart of Italy; The Scent Trail
Author Graham Robb describes a few of the extraordinary historical characters of Paris. Then vintner and tour guide Cecilia Bottai shares tips for pl…
3 years, 9 months ago