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Travel with Rick Steves
A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.ricksteves.com.
Last Update: 2013-05-11
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1. The Desert Wisdom of Terry Tempest Willi...Naturalist Terry Tempest Williams tells us why her dedication to the rugged beauty of the Utah wilderness where she lives requires her to speak out on its behalf. Also, a tour guide from Italy describes how he gets away from it all, riding a motorbike across the vast expanses of the Sahara desert in North Africa.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. 5/11/2013 2. Journeying with the People's Guide to Me...Discover how you can enjoy Mexico and the Netherlands like you're one of the family. The authors of The People's Guide to Mexico recommend how to make your next trip south of the border extra-fun and culturally-rewarding. Also, Rick looks into family-friendly cultural treats that you can enjoy in the Netherlands, including Europe's guilty TV pleasure, the annual Eurovision Song Contest.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program arc... 5/4/2013 3. Palestine Tourism; No Opportunity WastedRick learns about tourism in the Palestinian Territories on the West Bank of the Jordan. Also, the host of The Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan, describes how a near-death experience at age 19 convinced him to make his travel fantasies come true. He tells us how leaving "No Opportunity Wasted" can add a lot of memorable adventures to your life.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. 4/27/2013 4. Stones of England; Stockholm Al Fresco; ...A lot of Stockholm's charm comes from how much land and waterfront is dedicated to parks and public access. We'll also explore the mysteries of the ancient stone circles and prehistoric monuments of England. In addition, we'll hear how taking a sauna is an important part of life in Finland.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. 4/20/2013 5. The Table Comes First in France; A Taste...Five years in France showed Adam Gopnik and his family why the rituals associated with mealtime are often as important to the French as their recipes. Also, two guides from Portugal share the highlights of their country’s cuisine from Atlantic seafood, to the hearty dishes enjoyed in the inland mountains.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. 4/13/2013 6. Ask Rick; A Heart for Street Art; Urban ...Moses Gates is an urban explorer who tells us why his favorite part of Paris is underground, and how he gets to enjoy his favorite view of the Manhattan skyline from the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Street artist, Nicolina, brings color and panache to people around the world. Also, soon-to-be travelers ask Rick for advice on upcoming trips to Europe.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. 4/6/2013 7. Jeff Greenwald's Nepal; Visiting St Pete...Travel writer Jeff Greenwald makes a point to return to Nepal every year and describes how long-held customs are challenged by modern pressures and political turmoil. He also points out what’s timeless about the Himalayan culture that draws him back year after year. Also, we take a close-up look at Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome to understand what went into making it the most impressive church in the world with tips for making it a high point of your life's travels.
For more informa... 3/30/2013 8. European Rail; American Comfort Food; Op...An expert who advises American travelers on how to best use the passenger rail lines in Europe, offers tips for when rail passes are a bargain, and how they work. Also, Jane and Michael Stern discuss trends in hometown "comfort food" restaurants in America, including a few eateries where the local atmosphere made their day. And listeners check in with travel reports on what made their trips extra-special when they visited France, Spain, Poland, and Italy.
From taking the night tr... 3/23/2013 9. Basque Country; Irish SongRick explores the sites and culture of Basque Country with two guides who have deep family roots in the region. We'll look at the power of music in Ireland, where nearly every town comes with its own special song. Also, we'll hear how traditional ballads connect the Irish with their history, and with one other.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. 3/16/2013 10. Paris Art Scene; Irish Writers; Michelan...Hear how language is a high form of art in Ireland, where the works of its poets and playwrights add color to even the nation's parks and pubs. We'll get tips for enjoying more of the speciality museums of Paris. Also, we'll explore how growing up in Renaissance-era Florence shaped Michelangelo into one of the greatest artists of all time.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves... 3/9/2013 Page 1 of 10  100 Episodes
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