Podcast Episodes
Back to Search809 Women of Pompeii; Lesser-Known Greek Isles; Weird Ireland
Learn about the societal roles and everyday lives of the women of Pompeii. Then get recommendations from a Greek tour guide for some islands that sho…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
679a 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…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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 co…
5 months ago
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 wh…
5 months, 1 week ago
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 f…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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 — an…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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 bey…
6 months ago
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 y…
6 months, 1 week ago
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 a…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …
6 months, 2 weeks ago