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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

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806 Swedish-Norwegian Cousins; The London Tube; Czech...

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2025/09/27

Get an inside look at the (mostly) friendly rivalries of Scandinavia as a pair of tour guides from Sweden and Norway sit down for a chat. Then hear from a London Blue Badge guide about what to know — and love — about London's famous underground metro system. And listen in as we explore the grand castles of the Czech Republic.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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654a Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities;...

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2025/09/20

Two tour guides from Sofia explain why Bulgaria is one of Europe's most underrated travel destinations (hint: it has a long, fascinating history — and bargain prices). Author Francine Falk-Allen shares know-how and insights for traveling with a physical disability. And author Richard Cohen describes the varied ways human cultures have long celebrated — and feared — our life-giving nearby star.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode

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805 Italy Side-Trip Towns; Overnight; Enjoying Mexico...

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2025/09/13

Who's afraid of the dark? Adventurer Dan Richards shines a gentle light on what goes on in our world after sunset. Then an Italy tour guide looks beyond the crowds of Florence, Venice, and Rome to share her favorite side trips that are worth the diversion. And a Mexico City guide clues us in on the multicultural neighborhoods and cosmopolitan vibe of his city, the largest metro area in North America and still growing.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode

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804 Favorite Hot Springs in Europe; Walk Around the...

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2025/09/06

A photojournalist lets us in on her favorite European hot springs to visit, from Iceland to Turkey and points in between. And a man who spent seven years traversing the globe on foot — with his faithful pup alongside him — describes how his adventure helped him learn to embrace the now.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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803 Ohio's Ancient Trails; Safeguarding Heritage...

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2025/08/30

Learn about the Ancient Ohio Trail and its cluster of mysterious geometric earthworks left behind by pre-Columbian mound-builder cultures. Then get an inside look at the World Monuments Fund's biennial selection of endangered archaeological and cultural sites, whose preservation is vital to our heritage. And what goes up, must come down: Pilot Mark Vanhoenacker shares the physics, and the magic, of landing an airplane.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode

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718a Pastas You Should Know; In Sardinia; Gelato

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2025/08/23

Italian food expert Fred Plotkin describes some of the unusual varieties of pasta that you can find in Italy — and the reason behind their different shapes. Historian Jeff Biggers explores the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, where sites dating back to the Bronze Age are found across the island. And tour guides from Tuscany and Sicily bring us the scoop on how to find the best gelato in Italy.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program

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802 Ladies of the Louvre; The Roma; American Expats

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2025/08/16

Author Elaine Sciolino gives us the history behind the famous women — both artists and subjects — to visit in Paris' grand repository. Then a Romani author shares what it was like growing up in her culture as we trace the lineage and influence of the vibrant Romani people. And the well-traveled Paul Theroux provides aspiring expats a realistic assessment of what it means to leave the US in the rearview mirror.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode

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801 Museum Matters with Mary Beard; Fascinating...

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2025/08/09

Beloved English classics scholar Dame Mary Beard offers wisdom on how to tackle the vast collection of the British Museum, and ponders the ethics and responsibility of retaining the cultural antiquities of other lands. Then a cartoonist shares his love of museums and how they transform us by illustrating memorable moments at his favorites across North America. And a Korean American travel writer explains why Seoul is an ideal introduction to traveling in Asia, and recommends a relaxing

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800 British Pub Grub; Travel on $75 a Day; Holland

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2025/08/02

Spotted Dick, Eton Mess, Ploughman's Lunch: Two British guides decode the best of England's pub food and explain how far it's come since the days of soggy chips and limp sausages. Then a travel blogger shares tips for exploring the world without breaking the bank. And a pair of Dutch guides illuminate the differences between the fairy-tale provinces of Holland and the country of the Netherlands.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program

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799 Irish Oddities; Viking Sights; Cycling the Silk Road

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2025/07/26

Meet an Irishman who scours the Emerald Isle to report on oddities and lesser-known facets of his country's culture. Then learn about the lasting impact of the Viking era in Norway and where to observe it on your next visit. And hear what it's like to bicycle 10,000 miles along the old Silk Road, from Turkey to Tibet.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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670a Weekend in Brussels; The Temporary European; My...

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2025/07/19

A Brussels-based tour guide offers his recommendations for making the most of a weekend in the Belgian capital. Then one of Rick's co-authors joins us to explore what it means to become a "temporary local" when traveling, and how it can help you actually relax on your next vacation. And listeners share ideas for enjoying areas they know well, as long-term locals — including Maine's Acadia National Park and the art museums of St. Petersburg, Florida.For more information on Travel

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798 France, North vs. South; Streets of Paris; Loire...

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2025/07/12

A trio of Rick's tour guides banter about the nuances of northern and southern France, from climate and demeanor to food and fashion. Then author Susan Cahill describes how wandering the streets of Paris brings to life the stories of the city's artists, writers, and historical figures. And an expert offers recommendations for enjoying the elegant chateâu country of the Loire Valley.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and

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797 Kayaking Manhattan; The Wild Mississippi; Happy...

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2025/07/05

Journalist Eliot Stein takes us along on the unique adventure of kayaking the perimeter of Manhattan Island and observes some of the pockets of nature that persist within New York's concrete jungle. Then a midwestern author shares his lifelong passion for the Mississippi River and delves into the recreational, ecological, and spiritual facets of America's mighty waterway. And TV host Samantha Brown tells Rick how she keeps herself from stressing out over what could go wrong in her frequent

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796 Oh Canada!

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2025/06/28

Two prominent Canadian authors share their perspective on today's strained political relationship between the US and its northern neighbor. They reflect on their country's geography, diversity, strength, and identity, and consider the history and attitudes that make Canada distinct from the US. And of course, they talk a bit of hockey.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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795 Liverpool; Finding Ancient Roman Art; Home Base...

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2025/06/21

Find out what makes Liverpool worth at least a day's visit even for those with no interest in Fab Four lore, then hear from renowned classicist Mary Beard about some of the best places outside Italy to see remnants of the ancient Roman empire. And learn why one expert recommends finding a good home base to unlace your boots on a multi-day European hiking trip.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit

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447b Hungarian Hot Springs; Peru's Boiling River;...

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2025/06/14

Hear how people of all ages enjoy a day at the baths in Budapest, where doctors commonly prescribe a relaxing day at the spa. Then learn about a sacred geothermal river located deep in Amazonian Peru: It's huge, deadly hot, and might contain clues to the origins of life on Earth. And get advice for enjoying the splendor of Padua, located just half an hour from the crowds of Venice, and home to one of Europe's oldest universities.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including

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794 The New Tourist; Training School for Elephants

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2025/06/07

Coming soon.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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793 Aegean Turkey; Florence & Tuscany; Denmark Beyond...

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2025/05/31

Expert tour guides share advice for exploring the ancient ruins and seaside villages along Turkey's Aegean coast, the Renaissance wonders of Florence, the sun-drenched Tuscan countryside, and charming Danish towns and islands easily reached on day trips from Copenhagen.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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792 Remember Us; The Greater Journey

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2025/05/24

We hear how the Dutch continue to remember and honor the servicemen who helped liberate their towns in 1945. And we revisit a conversation with the late historian David McCullough about the influential "Americans in Paris" of the 19th century, who returned home with skills that helped transform life in the US.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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683a English Country Gardens; On Becoming a Gardener;...

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2025/05/17

English tour guides share their enthusiasm for enjoying the riot of color and inspiration you'll find in England's best country gardens. Then author Catie Marron explains how she designed and planted a garden as a way to feel a sense of belonging in her new home. And physicist Alan Lightman explains why it's healthy to give yourself a little unstructured time every day just for goofing off.For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives

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