Podcast Episodes
Back to Search506a World of Atlas Obscura; Scottish Hebrides; Saudade in Portugal
The folks from Atlas Obscura tell us about many of the remarkable traditions they've encountered, including a few of the creepiest. We'll also discov…
6 years, 1 month ago
591 Polynesian Explorers; Northern Greece; Greek to Me
We admire the seafaring prowess of the Polynesians and hear how a cultural faux pas led to Captain James Cook's fateful encounter with 18th-century H…
6 years, 1 month ago
590 Heart of Haiti; Arctic Refuge
On the 10th anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti, journalist Catherine Porter tells Rick how the rescue of a 2-year-old girl brought h…
6 years, 2 months ago
589 Paul Theroux's Mexico Journey; Ukraine for Tourists
One of the top American travel writers of our time, Paul Theroux, tells us about his recent road trip across Mexico to see for himself what the situa…
6 years, 2 months ago
588 Travel Mode; Amsterdam Manners; Family Travel Plans
Make it your New Year's resolution to travel well. Writer Seth Kugel recommends a few rules for a "travel mode" that helps us focus on the world arou…
6 years, 2 months ago
508a Another European Christmas
Warm up your holidays by including time-tested traditions from the Old World, as Rick learns how friends in Germany, England, Belgium, Hungary, Portu…
6 years, 2 months ago
587 Cod in Portugal; Eating in Naples; Christmas Travels
Find out why cod is an important comfort food in Portugal, and get a taste of the treats found in Naples and the Campania region of Italy. We'll also…
6 years, 3 months ago
586 Travel Writers Travels; Autumn Light in Japan; Swedish Values
Pico Iyer explains why autumn is the perfect season for understanding the soul of Japan, Robert Reid recommends how to amp up your next vacation by t…
6 years, 3 months ago
585 Pilgrim Trails of Italy; Wayfinding
What is relying on GPS doing to your brain? We'll explore our innate "Wayfinding" abilities with a science reporter who's investigated how some peopl…
6 years, 3 months ago
584 My Town; Lidia's Flavors of Italy; Wine Expert
The host of the TV show Lidia's Italy describes how the special of the day varies from region to region in the homes and restaurants of Italy. We'll …
6 years, 3 months ago