Podcast Episodes
Back to Search149a Fred Plotkin's "Chow Italia"
Italians have always believed in eating locally and in-season, and that's exactly what Italian food expert Fred Plotkin recommends when he joins Rick…
16 years, 9 months ago
173 Castles in Europe; High School Visionaries
For centuries castles were considered the high points of their communities. Join Rick as he talks castles with an expert guide from Wales and offers …
16 years, 9 months ago
172 Rome: Beneath the Surface
Rick brings centuries of Roman history to life as he takes a closer look at some of the sites found on the streets of Rome, checks in on the city's n…
16 years, 9 months ago
171 The European Union in 2009
After World War Two, European visionaries dreamed of cooperation and peace between countries in the hopes to prevent another devastating war. Today, …
16 years, 10 months ago
170 Music Festivals in Europe; Ask Arthur Frommer
Budget travel guru Arthur Frommer joins Rick to compare notes on recent travel trends, and share ideas for seeing the world in a down economy. Also, …
16 years, 10 months ago
169 Smart Help for the Developing World
We explore practical solutions to addressing world hunger. Rick's guests include a preacher-economist who heads a non-profit agency that advocates fo…
16 years, 10 months ago
137a Travel with Kids
For some parents, fear of flying means wondering how their kid will behave on the plane. Rick shares practical advice and pointers on traveling with …
16 years, 10 months ago
168 Easter in the Holy Land; Footsteps of Saint Paul
Rick celebrates Easter by learning about Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the Mediterranean region, where Saint Paul traveled, calling one of our …
16 years, 11 months ago
167 Spain and the Spring Festivals of Andalucia
Local guides from Madrid and Seville share tips on how to experience Spain's colorful southern festivals, from lively cities to white-washed hill tow…
16 years, 11 months ago
166 A Brilliant Teacher Around the World; Southern California Sidetrips
If travel is the best education - imagine what you could learn when you take a year off to take your family around the world? We'll hear how an ave…
16 years, 11 months ago