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Back to Search118b International New Years Eve
Rick explores some of the many ways to welcome new year with friends from Scotland, Holland, Hungary, Spain, Sicily, Turkey, and even Australia and J…
16 years, 2 months ago
117b International Christmas Traditions
Some of Rick's European friends from Spain, Hungary, Holland, Sicily, Scotland, and Australia share how different cultures celebrate from Saint Nicho…
16 years, 2 months ago
76a A Family Christmas in Wales; Sheep in your Travels
This week, we'll hear about the sheep and lambs that dot the hills of rural Britain from an accomplished breeder who welcomes tourists to his sheep f…
16 years, 3 months ago
191 Christmas in Rome and Santa Fe; Eiffel's Tower; Frommer's Las Vegas
Author Jill Jonnes joins Rick to discuss who was in the crowd 120 years ago to view The Eiffel Tower, and how radio saved it from being demolished. A…
16 years, 3 months ago
169a Smart Help for the Developing World
Rick explores practical solutions to addressing world hunger in the 21st century with guests from a preacher-economist who heads a non-profit agency …
16 years, 3 months ago
190 The Pilgrim's Italy; Hans Peter's Trek to Santiago de Compostela
Rick takes a contemporary look at ancient religious paths in Europe and discovers that 21st century travelers in search of religious-themed journeys …
16 years, 3 months ago
189 The Whiskey Trail; More British Slang
There's a great deal of history and national pride in a shot of whiskey. Kate Hopkins, "The Accidental Hedonist," joins Rick to share what she learne…
16 years, 3 months ago
188 Photographing Machu Picchu; New Mexico; Who is Ataturk?
An architectural photographer shares tips on capturing the spirit of Machu Picchu with a camera, a guidebook author with an appetite for the unusual …
16 years, 4 months ago
153a 1000 Places to See Before You Die; Haunted Europe
Patricia Schultz, author of the best-seller "A Thousand Places to See Before you Die" joins Rick to talk about narrowing down some of her favorite pl…
16 years, 4 months ago
187 Flight Tips; Rural Japan; Even More Kindness of Strangers
Rick experiences traditional Japanese culture with help from Lonely Planet author, Andrew Bender and learns from travel writer Don George about the K…
16 years, 4 months ago