Podcast Episodes
Back to Search227 European Christmas Prep, Part 1: Croatia, Sweden, Belgium, Italian Riviera & The West of Ireland; Enjoying Winter In Paris
Join us for Part 1 of this year's European Christmas series as we discuss holiday traditions in Croatia, Sweden, Belgium, the Italian Riviera and the…
15 years, 3 months ago
226 Bill Bryson at Home; Antiquities and Archeology; Open Phones: Budget Travel Tricks
Bill Bryson found the ultimate bargain travel destination, by staying home to get acquainted with the 19th century English parsonage he lives in. We'…
15 years, 3 months ago
175a Art in Italy
Gene Openshaw, co-author of Europe 101, joins Rick to discuss how art can change the way people view the world and certified guides from Rome and Flo…
15 years, 3 months ago
189a The Whiskey Trail; More British Slang
Kate Hopkins, "The Accidental Hedonist," shares what she learned about whiskey while visiting distilleries across Ireland, Scotland, Canada and Appal…
15 years, 3 months ago
225 Even More Road Food; Lisbon City Guide
Listeners share unforgettable taste treats from their travels while Jane and Michael Stern suggest even more classic American road food worth writing…
15 years, 4 months ago
224 Getting Around Europe: Bike Touring; Driving a Tour Bus on the Continent; Walking Across England
Rick explores the various ways to see the countryside in Europe, from bike touring at your own pace, to taking the driver's seat on a tour bus, and h…
15 years, 4 months ago
223 The Lunatic Express; Open Phones: Travel Discoveries
Carl Hoffman describes his experiences traveling on the most notorious, over-crowded trains, planes, busses and ferries from India to the Andes and l…
15 years, 4 months ago
177a More Geography of Bliss; Open Phones: Travel Fears and Advice
Eric Weiner describes what he discovered during his year of researching how people in different countries define happiness and listeners share how th…
15 years, 4 months ago
222 British B and Bs; Aegean Turkey; An Ounce of Prevention
Rick explores the benefits of Britain's bed-and-breakfast system, gets a taste of seaside fun and classical culture along the west coast of Turkey an…
15 years, 4 months ago
221 Seasons of Italy: Fred Plotkin, and Listener Discoveries
Fred Plotkin, the author of the newly-updated "Italy for the Gourmet Traveler," explains how knowing what food is in season is important to the Itali…
15 years, 5 months ago