Podcast Episodes
Back to Search211a Spirit Of America: Smithsonian DC; America From the Air; Butterflies of Grand Canyon
Guides from the Museum of American History prepare us for a patriotic pilgrimage to the historical attractions along the National Mall. Next, a novel…
13 years, 8 months ago
291 European Impressions of America; Open Phones: Making Connections
Three of Rick's European friends share their impressions of being in America, and contrast it to life in their home turf in Italy, Ireland, and Slove…
13 years, 8 months ago
290 The Ballpark Boys; Chasing the Sun
Before embarking on their college careers, the "Ballpark Boys," a group of lifelong friends from Seattle, planned an epic roadtrip across the USA, to…
13 years, 8 months ago
289 Underground Zanzibar; Rugged Abruzzo Italy; Southeast Asia Overview
Adventure traveler and author Richard Grant describes the craziness he encountered on the island of Zanzibar. A native of small town Italy explains t…
13 years, 9 months ago
288 Visiting the Mundo Maya; A Walk Across Prague
Get tips for visiting evocative pre-Columbian sites. Learn how you can be a houseguest of today's Mayans, too. Plus, Rick joins a guide from Prague f…
13 years, 9 months ago
217a Barcelona; Michelangelo's Rome
We'll explore trendy Barcelona with the help of two expert guides to Spain. Viewing the works of modern artists such as Picasso, Gaudi, and Dali is a…
13 years, 9 months ago
287 Glasgow; Roman Britain; Pompeii
Rick plans a visit to the well-preserved ruins of Pompeii, near Naples, explores ancient monuments scattered across the countryside of England and le…
13 years, 9 months ago
286 Mothers Day: Sweet Home Croatia; An American Mother in Paris
Author Jennifer Wilson describes what it was like to relocate her family to the same mountain village in Croatia her great-grandparents emigrated fro…
13 years, 10 months ago
285 Italian Food Culture; The Perfect Tuscan Picnic
Italian food expert Fred Plotkin takes American visitors deeper into the culture of enjoying a good meal, and tour guide Jamie Blair Gould from Lucca…
13 years, 10 months ago
284 Diving Adventures; Instant Cities; Unconquered Amazon
This week, a diving enthusiast highlights the underwater world, from the turquoise coasts of Central America to the cold jade waters of Puget Sound. …
13 years, 10 months ago