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Travel with Rick Steves

Rick Steves
Italy
France
Ireland
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Paris
Greece
Berlin
Portugal
Spain
Climate Change
Bulgaria
Norway
Loire Valley
Provence
Rome
European Union
Atlas Obscura
Tourism
Wales
Kazakhstan

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 unde... more

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Rick's inimitable Istanbul guide Lale Surmen Aran shares tips for eating well on the cheap in her city, where vendors and inexpensive cafeterias offer great local food amid the vibrant street scene. Then the curator of Paris' legendary Père Lachaise ... more

David Beckmann, former president of the anti-hunger organization Bread for the World, explains why global progress in the fight against poverty is faltering and how compassionate Americans can still help turn the tide. Plus, author Timothy Egan expla... more

The most popular storyteller of our time, author James Patterson, shares insights he gained from talking to the people who work behind the scenes to make Las Vegas America's most extravagant tourist mecca. And a tour guide from Morocco invites us to ... more

A biking Brit explains how easy it is to find evidence of the people from centuries past along the backroads of England and Scotland. And a pair of British tour guides get us ready to visit England's magnificent and historically important cathedrals,... more

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Lale Surmen Aran
Istanbul tour guide and co-author of the Rick Steves guidebook to Istanbul
SRM Tours
Episode: 843 Cheap Eats in Istanbul; Père Lachaise Cemetery; Ghostways
Benoit Gallot
Curator of Père Lachaise Cemetery and author of The Secret Life of a Cemetery
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Episode: 843 Cheap Eats in Istanbul; Père Lachaise Cemetery; Ghostways
Robert Macfarlane
Author and literature teacher at Emanuel College
Emanuel College
Episode: 843 Cheap Eats in Istanbul; Père Lachaise Cemetery; Ghostways
David Beckmann
Economist, Lutheran pastor, anti-hunger activist and former president of Bread for the World
Circle of Protection
Episode: 842 Poverty Abolitionists; Immortal Irishman
Timothy Egan
Author of The Immortal Irishman and former New York Times journalist
The New York Times
Episode: 842 Poverty Abolitionists; Immortal Irishman
James Patterson
Best-selling author and co-author of What Really Happens in Vegas
What Really Happens in Vegas, James Patterson的人物
Episode: 743a James Patterson: Happens in Vegas; Morocco's Sahara
Lucas Peters
Tour guide and author, Moon Guides Morocco photographer
Moon Travel Guides / Journey Beyond Travel
Episode: 743a James Patterson: Happens in Vegas; Morocco's Sahara
Julian Chadwick
Tour guide and historian
Blue Badge guide
Episode: 841 Discovery of Britain; English Cathedrals
Graham Robb
Author of The Discovery of Britain and Accidental History
BBC/author
Episode: 841 Discovery of Britain; English Cathedrals

Host

Rick Steves
Host of Travel with Rick Steves; long-time travel writer and broadcaster

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Musical Travel

    Thank you ! I always love your podcast, but this one about music in N. America & an introduction to opera is one of your best! My goodness, this spoke to my traveler’s soul.

    This has truly been a hour of joy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Demi698
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing adventures await

    I’ve been listening to Rick Steves for many years. A calm and relaxing voice that takes you all over the world. He does a much better job at story telling than the bald guy on Nat Geo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sebtran
    United States4 months ago
  • The Portuguese episode was a delight to listen to

    I really enjoyed the interview with Adriana and how she shared about life in Portugal and the comparison of villages to urban life and the food that Portugal has to offer such as the delightful Pastel de Nata. I’ve lived all over Portugal and really enjoyed what she had to say about especially Lisboa and Porto.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brytta Moreira
    United States5 months ago
  • Communist leaning very woke

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cornhusker55
    United States5 months ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    One of my favourite podcasts. Rick Steves is a wonderful interviewer and in each episode you really get a feel for the places talked about

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mimi Winters
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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842 Poverty Abolitionists; Immortal Irishman
Q: What are some other policies that have had a dramatic impact on this fight to end hunger?
Beckmann points to cuts to foreign aid, reduced U.S. cooperation on slowing climate change, and wars that increase poverty and hunger. He says these changes are slowing progress against hunger.
842 Poverty Abolitionists; Immortal Irishman
Q: What is Bread for the World, and was it worth that much of your life?
Beckmann says it brings together churches and activists across the country to urge Congress and the U.S. government to reduce hunger, with advocacy that has helped bring major changes.
843 Cheap Eats in Istanbul; Père Lachaise Cemetery; Ghostways
Q: What do you think is the value of cemeteries going forward? And what should our approach be when we visit Père Lachaise?
Benoit Gallot says cemeteries are peaceful, lively places for remembrance and reflection. He recommends comfortable shoes, a map, and getting lost among the graves.
843 Cheap Eats in Istanbul; Père Lachaise Cemetery; Ghostways
Q: As a traveler in Turkey for their first time, what should we be sure to sample?
Lale Surmen Aran recommends simit, a sesame-covered bread sold throughout the city, often eaten with cheese or olive paste and tea.
745a Orkney Living; Walkable Cities; Nomads of Europe
Q: Tell us how congestion pricing has changed traffic and transit use in European cities.
In cities like London, congestion pricing has reduced car trips into the center and funded faster, cheaper public transit, while also encouraging a shift toward multimodal options like walking, cycling, and rail.

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What is Travel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Travel-focused discussion show featuring expert guests on culture, travel planning, history, and regional flavor across Europe and beyond. Episodes often blend practical tips (itineraries, transportation, city pacing) with deep dives into art, history, cuisine, and local culture, hosted by a seasoned traveler-educator who guides conversations with curiosity and warmth. Noteworthy angles include long-form interviews with subject-matter experts, immersive on-site contexts, and a steady emphasis on thoughtful, human-centered travel. The show tends to appeal to curious, culturally minded travelers and professionals who plan trips, study regions, or seek deeper understanding of place beyond typical guidebook tips. This program is likely to stand... more

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Recent guests on Travel include:

1. Lale Surmen Aran
2. Benoit Gallot
3. Robert Macfarlane
4. David Beckmann
5. Timothy Egan
6. James Patterson
7. Lucas Peters
8. Julian Chadwick

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