Podcast Episodes
Back to Search345a Italy's Decadent Desserts; Pasta Respect; Paris Food Markets
Italian-food expert Fred Plotkin delves into the regional dessert specialties of Italy — and divulges the whereabouts of the best gelato in the entir…
8 years, 9 months ago
484 Macedonia; Senior Nomads
"Senior nomads" Michael and Debbie Campbell discuss their travels among home shares around the world — and why, after three years, they plan to keep …
8 years, 10 months ago
483 Russia Grand Tour; London This Year; What Europeans Think of Americans
Author Lisa Dickey describes her recurring travels around Russia, where she explores how life keeps changing for the average local citizen. Then we'l…
8 years, 10 months ago
343a Destination Space Station; Open Phones: Trip of a Lifetime
Genuinely "down to earth" astronaut Cady Coleman joins us to describe what it's like living and working — for months at a time — on the International…
8 years, 10 months ago
482 Andalucía April Fair; Walking England; City Squares
A tour guide from Seville explains how its annual April Fair animates her city, and anchors a season of outdoor festivals in southern Spain. Then tou…
8 years, 10 months ago
481 Saints of Spain; Footsteps of St. Paul; Michelangelo in Florence
Tour guides from Spain explain the importance of local saints to this festive country's national identity. Then actor David Suchet shares what he dis…
8 years, 11 months ago
480 Turn Right at Machu Picchu; Sarah Vowell: Lafayette in the USA; Scotch
Author Mark Adams shares what he learned about Incan history while trekking to Machu Picchu, just a century after it was revealed to the outside worl…
8 years, 11 months ago
479 Atlas Obscura America; The Not-Quite States; North Korea Holiday
Folks from online magazine Atlas Obscura share some of their favorite American roadside attractions. Then author Doug Mack explains the unique stat…
8 years, 11 months ago
478 Versailles; Being French; Understanding Israel in 60 Days or Less
Rick and two French guides offer tips for planning a visit to the royal palace of Versailles and discuss contemporary issues facing France. Graphic N…
8 years, 11 months ago
398a Traditional Irish Music; Being Irish; Belfast
Give yourself an authentic Saint Patrick's Day as friends from Ireland demonstrate how traditional folk music continues to play an important role i…
8 years, 11 months ago