Podcast Episodes
Back to Search179 Misadventures of Rolf Potts; Open Phones: Budget Eating
Rolf Potts shares his tales and misadventures as a travel writer and Rick shares ideas with listeners on how to eat on a budget while traveling on va…
16 years, 7 months ago
178 Eccentric Islands; Backstreet Istanbul
The busy city of Istanbul is now home to millions of Turks and is emerging as one of the hottest places for visitors. Rick delvs into the backstreets…
16 years, 7 months ago
150a David Sedaris: An American in Paris and Tokyo
Humorist and frequent traveler David Sedaris tells us how he's settled in as a 50-something ex-pat in Europe. David helps us tackle the gender of Fre…
16 years, 7 months ago
177 More Geography of Bliss; Finding More Classical Music in Europe
Is the current economic downturn taking a toll on you? We'll investigate what makes people from different cultures happy, with NPR's Eric Weiner, as …
16 years, 7 months ago
129a Paris City Guide
If you haven't seen Paris, you really haven't yet tasted the best of Europe. French tour guide Patrick Vidal joins Rick for an insider's perspective …
16 years, 8 months ago
176 Visiting Washington DC; More Places to See in the USA & Canada
Rick celebrates Independence day, gathering tips for visiting Washington D.C. from Pauline Frommer and Jay Inslee, who represents Rick's home distric…
16 years, 8 months ago
175 Art in Italy
Whether you studied art history in college, or you just want to be a good sport on your next trip to Europe, we'll see how art can change the way you…
16 years, 8 months ago
155a Odysseys
Rick chats with Scott Huler about his voyage in the Mediterranean to re-trace the steps of Ulysses and what he learned about himself 3,000 years afte…
16 years, 8 months ago
174 Flying in Coach; The Ridiculous Race
Rick gets advice from a flight attendant on how to enjoy flying in the coach section of the plane, including tips for getting a good seat, and hears …
16 years, 9 months ago
135a D-Day Sites; Open Phones: Summer Travel Plans
The beaches of Normandy, France hold the memories of thousands who fought -- and many who died -- to bring an end to Europe's Nazi tyranny in 1944. R…
16 years, 9 months ago