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Back to Search283 London Celebrates 2012; Orthodox Easter
Tour guides from London join Rick to point how you can join the crowds, or avoid them, for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Summer Olympics, and lots…
13 years, 11 months ago
282 Easter in the Holy Land; Even More Places To See Before You Die; Travels of Andrew McCarthy
"One Thousand Places to See Before You Die" author Patricia Schultz shares new places she's included in the updated version of her book, actor and tr…
13 years, 11 months ago
281 Open Phones: Making Friends; Sarajevo — 20 Years After the Siege
A Bosnian journalist tells Rick what it was like to live through the Siege of Sarajevo twenty years ago, and what it's like to visit the city today. …
13 years, 11 months ago
190a The Pilgrim's Italy; Hape Kerkeling's Santiago de Compostela
Colleen Heater, author of "The Pilgrim's Italy", describes how 21st century travelers can find inspiration at Italy's many religious shrines; a tour …
13 years, 11 months ago
280 Rewards of a Road Trip Pilgrim; Exploring Ireland 2012
Rick discusses the rewards of being a "road trip pilgrim" with author and traveler Dan Austin, and, in the spirit of Saint Patrick's Day, Irish tour …
13 years, 11 months ago
279 Visiting Post-Tsunami Japan; Living in the Arab Awakening
Guests from Egypt and Morocco discuss the "Arab Spring" movement and explain what the upheaval is about from an insider's perspective, and Rick chats…
14 years ago
278 Adam Gopnik: The Table Comes First in France; A Taste of Portugal
Adam Gopnik discusses why the rituals associated with mealtime are often as important to the French as their recipes, and explains why "The Table Com…
14 years ago
277 Flying with Johnny Jet; The State of the European Union
European Union experts join Rick to discuss the roots of the current political tensions in Europe, and how government policies are impacting the aver…
14 years ago
201a Beer In Europe; An Irreverent Curiosity
Rick invites some of his European friends to compare the beers of Europe and discuss the cultures that go with them, and travel writer David Farley t…
14 years ago
276 Midnight In Paris; Hidden Gardens of Paris; Richard Wiese: Born to Explore
Rick speaks with Parisians who inspire travelers to explore their city, from its relaxing parks and public spaces to late night strolls and memorable…
14 years, 1 month ago