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641a Finding Europe in America; Cruise Ship Nightmare; Iceland Backcountry

2024/02/24

Get ideas and tips from TV host Samantha Brown for finding little corners of Europe in the New World, then hear an author's dramatic firsthand account of a near catastrophe on a cruise ship caught powerless in a freak winter storm off the coast of Norway. And a tour guide takes us to the wild, windy, and wonder-inspiring backcountry of Iceland.

745 Orkney Living; Walkable European Cities; Nomads of Europe

2024/02/17

Hear what it's like to live on one of the windswept Orkney Islands off the northern tip of Scotland, where people have lived since before recorded history. Then learn how redesigned traffic patterns in Europe have had a positive impact on quality of life — and get ideas for making your own city a more enjoyable place to be outdoors. Plus, a historian examines the underappreciated role of nomadic societies and their struggles in the modern world.

744 Falling for Saturn; Heart of Martin Sheen; Florentine Favorites

2024/02/10

Astronomer Philip Plait — who fell in love with Saturn after first viewing the gas giant, with its mesmerizing rings and moons, through a telescope as a child — shares some of the amazing discoveries we've made about the planet in recent years. Then actor Martin Sheen describes how his travels in the developing world have opened his eyes, and his heart, to the needs of others. And a Florence-based tour guide and culinary expert lets us in on where to find the best food in her adopted home.

743 Happens in Vegas; Morocco's Sahara

2024/02/03

The most popular storyteller of our time, author James Patterson, shares insights from the people who work behind the scenes to turn Las Vegas into America's ultimate fantasy destination. And a Morocco-based tour guide recommends letting yourself be amazed by the night sky in the Sahara Desert, a view that's guided travelers for millennia.

742 Sharks; Beyond Havana; Pompeii

2024/01/27

A deep-sea diving instructor from Australia explains why he's not afraid of sharks — well, most of them. Then a Cuba travel expert looks at the places and experiences you can explore beyond Havana, as well the rules that govern travel to Cuba for US travelers. And a guide from Italy helps us step into a day in the first century, frozen in time, at the ruins of Pompeii on the slope of Mount Vesuvius.

595a The Story of Spanish; First Timer's Spain

2024/01/20

Hear the unlikely story of how Spanish grew from a Latin dialect in northern Iberia to become one of the world's most important and widely spoken languages. Then get tips for enjoying your first trip to Spain, and for getting the most out of a visit to the Prado's massive art collection in Madrid.

741 Visiting Vienna; Visiting Bosnia; Athens Acropolis

2024/01/13

Get tips for enjoying elegant, easily navigated Vienna, Austria's capital and the epicenter of a once-mighty empire. Then hear a Bosnian describe what his country, a generation after its infamous war, has to teach us about getting along with our neighbors — and why the nation is now blossoming as a travel destination. And get acquainted with the fascinating ancient structures atop Athens' Acropolis.

740 Cruising the Nile; Paradise on Earth; Lost Pianos of Siberia

2024/01/06

A tour specialist from Cairo explains how you can cruise through five thousand years of history on the Nile River in Egypt. Author Pico Iyer suggests paradise on earth might be in some of the most unexpected places. He tells us about his sojourns from the Himalayas to Sri Lanka to experience what South Asia had to show him. And hear how Sophy Roberts searched for the historic "lost pianos of Siberia," and what she actually found.

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

2023/12/30

Get some travel advice from the former U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria, who recommends his favorite vacation getaways in the Balkans. Then listen in as a climate scientist describes the efforts that have worked — and some that haven't — in combatting the pollution that causes climate change…and what you can do now to make a difference. And hear how Germany's pop music has evolved to reflect a half century of intense cultural transformation.

738 Christmastime in Bavaria, Croatia, Sweden, Rome, Sardinia, Costa Rica, Amsterdam

2023/12/23

Brighten your holidays with an international perspective on Christmas celebrations: Learn about Europe's Old World holiday traditions, and meet some of Santa's cousins, as some of Rick's friends drop by to discuss the sometimes sublime, often quirky ways they observe the season in Bavaria, Sardinia, Croatia, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Rome. And get a taste of a tropical Christmas in Costa Rica.

587a Cod in Portugal; Eating in Naples; Dingle Bells; Christmas Travels

2023/12/16

Hear about why cod is so popular among the Portuguese — especially at this time of year — and get a taste of the culinary treats to try in and around Naples. Then find out how the Irish gear up for the holidays, and what listeners enjoy about traveling overseas during the Christmas season.

737 A History of Modern Ireland; Following Caesar

2023/12/09

A columnist for the Irish Times discusses the dramatic recent changes in public opinion and attitude in Republic of Ireland, and how he's seen it become a modern, progressive nation over his lifetime. And a journalist from Utah tells us how to find some of the roadways the ancient Romans built to connect outposts of their empire — all the way to Istanbul.

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BillBlaster1 2023/11/29

Rick’s Podcast is Really Great

I enjoy his PBS shows and his podcast, which covers more than just Europe. He has an incredible variety of destinations that he covers, and has local ...

Alternative Milks 2023/11/23

Love and Respect

Rick promotes travel as a way to learn about and engage with the diverse human experience of places other than our own. The sad discourse on some of t...

LifeLongerlearner 2023/09/17

You Are Traveling WITH Rick Steves

There are other travel podcasts to listen to if one is not onboard traveling WITH Rick. There are various reasons WHY people make their travel destin...

Cornhusker55 2023/10/09

Socialism

Rick is a socialist and communist leaning man. You would think with his deep hatred for the USA he would leave?

Kathleen M Hall 2023/09/16

Fountain of incredible info

As someone who lives and owns a travel business in Central America, Rick’s takes on this part of the world always leave me asking new questions about ...

C Go 1 2023/07/01

Thank you for no ads!

Thank you for considering your listeners and avoiding ads. Your show is already great, and that’s the cherry on top. We appreciate you!!

like satie 2023/08/13

too religious

I enjoy hearing about travels. I fast forward through the religious stories. Sadly it seems I’m having to fast forward through more than ever. I under...

TriciaMackay 2023/05/17

Thank you for all of your outstanding resources!

Really enjoy your interview questions and so appreciate all of the tips. Thank you!!

bericjohnson 2023/04/09

Amazing!

Amazing podcast thanks Rick!!!

SystemError99 2023/03/04

LOL at folks complaining about “politics”

If you think you can have a podcast about global travel and history without ever discussing politics I don’t know what to tell you. Keep up the good w...

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