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Travel with Rick Steves

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Nov 2, 2024 • 52min

771 What’s New in Berlin; Reflections on the Peace Corps

Tour guides from Berlin update us on what's new in the German capital, and discuss why they love living in a city so dense with history — and one that seems to be constantly reinventing itself. And a former Peace Corps volunteer reflects on the value of his two-year stint, which had him, right out of college, living and teaching halfway around the world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Oct 26, 2024 • 52min

542b Wild West Ghost Towns; Heroes of Ireland; Savage Harvest

American road-trip aficionado Jim Hinckley recommends Old West ghost towns to visit before they fade away. Then Irish singer Cathie Ryan explains — and demonstrates — how Ireland remembers its heroes in song. And journalist Carl Hoffman lets us in on what he's concluded after researching the disappearance of banking scion Michael Rockefeller, who vanished in 1961 while on an art-buying expedition in the jungles of New Guinea. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Oct 19, 2024 • 52min

770 Sagre Festivals of Italy; Rome Today; Eyewitness in Hungary 1956

Learn about Italy's sagre — traditional country fairs, often centering on the local harvest, that usually feature colorful historical pageantry. Then hear what's new in old Rome as it spiffs up for the coming Jubilee Year celebrations. Then listen in as venerated writer and editor Michael Korda recounts his experiences amid one of the Cold War's most dramatic events: the Hungarian uprising of October 1956. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Oct 12, 2024 • 52min

695a Belgium Pride; Favorite Gardens; Arctic Trails

Ferdi Menge, a native Belgian tour guide, shares the delights of Belgium’s culture, from delectable cuisine like fries and mussels to its rich beer traditions. Katie Marin, an advocate for public spaces, introduces her favorite gardens worldwide, including the vibrant Le Jardin Plume in Normandy. Meanwhile, Seth Kantner offers a poignant look at life in northwest Alaska, addressing the delicate balance between Indigenous lifestyles and the impacts of climate change on the Arctic's wildlife, particularly the caribou.
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Oct 5, 2024 • 52min

769 Asian-American Immigration; Democracy in Europe

A Harvard historian discusses how the impact of the Immigration Act of 1965 continues to reverberate in American society, and in particular what the US gained in becoming far more welcoming to Asian immigrants than ever before. And tour guides from Hungary, Poland, and Portugal update us on some of the profound political issues under debate in their countries, and what we Americans might learn from their experiences. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Sep 28, 2024 • 52min

768 Pan-American Road Trip; Filming the World’s Backyard; Travel Pursuits

An American memoirist describes what she learned when retracing an epic — and poignant — family road trip all the way from Oregon to the southern tip of South America. Then a film producer recounts some of the exhilarating travels he's turned into spectacular IMAX nature films. And fellow listeners call in to share how their passions and hobbies have provided a framework for memorable overseas travels. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Sep 21, 2024 • 52min

578b Walking Ljubljana; Munich and Bavaria; Wild Animals

A Ljubljana-based tour guide and co-author of Rick's Central Europe guidebook shares the captivating charm of Slovenia’s capital, highlighting its walkability and architectural beauty. A Munich tour guide offers insider tips for Oktoberfest, revealing the region's unique culture and traditions. Meanwhile, a naturalist dives into wildlife stories that spotlight the unappreciated roles of misunderstood creatures, including vampire bats and their medicinal contributions, along with thrilling adventures in the wild.
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Sep 14, 2024 • 52min

767 Eastern European Folklore; Unknown Balkans; Milan

A historian discusses some of the most salient narratives about themselves that eastern Europeans have been passing down through generations of folklore. Then a Bulgarian tour guide lets us in on why the smaller Balkan countries of Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia are emerging as "back-door" destinations. And tour guides from Italy share tips for people-watching among the chic and sleek in Milan's fashionable café scene — and the cocktails to enjoy while doing so. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Sep 7, 2024 • 52min

766 Endangered European Languages; Black Women Travelers; Beating the Crowds, Part 2

A linguist who studies disappearing languages lets us in on some of Europe's lesser-known lingos and discusses how languages help define cultures. Then travel journalist Oneika Raymond shares some of the insights she's gained as a "serial expat" and why she encourages fellow women of color to explore the world on their own, despite the extra challenges. And listeners offer more strategies for avoiding, or at least managing, crowds when traveling in Europe. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
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Aug 31, 2024 • 52min

765 Sicilian Splendors; Off the Rails; Favorite Hot Springs

A longtime Italophile shares the charms and rich culture of Sicily. Then a popular columnist and avowed train buff recounts tales of his rail travels the world over. And a photojournalist takes a deep dive into the ways we soak, swim, and slow down in hot springs. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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