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Travel with Rick Steves

739 Travel Like a Diplomat; Making a Difference; German Pop

Dec 30, 2023
Former U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria shares travel advice for the Balkans and the impact of reducing travel on climate change. Climate scientist discusses combating pollution and individual actions. Germany's pop music reflects cultural transformation after Cold War. Explore the least explored part of Bulgaria - its mountains, rich in history. German pop scene and Berlin's edgy atmosphere.
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  • The former U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria recommends vacation getaways in the Balkans as travel advice.
  • Efforts to combat pollution causing climate change have had varying degrees of success, and individuals can make a difference.

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1. The Evolution of German Pop Music

German pop music has evolved over the years, moving from Schlager (a light, romantic genre) to Kaltrock (an avant-garde and electronic genre) and eventually to Neue Deutsche Welle (new wave) in the 1980s.

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