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Travel with Rick Steves

Rick Steves
Portugal
Christmas Celebrations
Las Vegas
Ireland
Italy
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Pizza
Codfish
Morocco
James Patterson
Orkney
Hunger
U.N. World Food Program
Saturn
Acropolis
Vienna
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Urban Planning
Sarah Lohman

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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A Portugal tour guide describes the scenic and culinary rewards that await visitors to the country's mid-Atlantic island getaways. Then a Scotsman who spent over two decades living on Easter Island takes us behind the mysteries of its famous stone fi... more

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... more

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 physi... more

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 dive... more

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Ross Perlin
Linguist and co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance
Endangered Language Alliance
Episode: 807 Islands of Portugal; Easter Island; Endangered Languages
James Grant Peterkin
Cultural historian and author; spent 20 years on Easter Island
Author of A Companion to Easter Island
Episode: 807 Islands of Portugal; Easter Island; Endangered Languages
Jana Rankova
Czech tour guide
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Episode: 806 Swedish-Norwegian Cousins; The London Tube; Czech Castles
Håkon Franden
Guide from Stockholm, Sweden
Episode: 806 Swedish-Norwegian Cousins; The London Tube; Czech Castles
Francine Falk-Allen
Author and speaker on traveling with physical disabilities
Author of No Spring Chicken
Episode: 654a Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities; Chasing the Sun
Richard Cohen
Author of Chasing the Sun
Episode: 654a Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities; Chasing the Sun
Ann Long
A seasoned tour guide living in Italy for over 40 years.
Episode: 805 Italy Side-Trip Towns; Overnight; Enjoying Mexico City
Dan Richards
British writer and broadcaster who explores the night shift and nocturnal experiences.
Episode: 805 Italy Side-Trip Towns; Overnight; Enjoying Mexico City
David Lida
Guide and author who has lived in Mexico City for over 35 years.
Episode: 805 Italy Side-Trip Towns; Overnight; Enjoying Mexico City

Host

Rick Steves
Rick Steves is an authority on European travel and cultural heritage, known for his engaging discussions that highlight the social contexts of travel experiences. He brings over 30 years of experience in travel writing and television.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Traveling with Rick

    Every Travel with Rick Steves podcast I listen to is like taking a vacation. I love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kprice1957
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you for being brave enough to talk about how politics is affecting travel! We can't stick our heads in the sand if we want change. From a Canadian traveller.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    wklass
    3 months ago
  • Oh Canada

    Phenomenal touching podcast! It captured the horror of the situation the US is experiencing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VTAZgirl
    United States3 months ago
  • Wish this were still about travel

    I wish this were about travel. Sadly, this has turned into a political podcast. Rick spent an entire episode on his bad case of TDS and how he desperately wants to live in Canada. I long for the days when the podcast was about travel tips. Maybe he should start a podcast called “Politics with Rick”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    unsuscribed1
    United States3 months ago
  • More Travel Less Politics

    More Travel Less Politics

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Clare14780
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and the wealth of travel information shared in each episode.
Critiques often mention issues with the host's interview style, particularly regarding interruptions during guest responses.
Many value the wide-ranging topics that go beyond just travel tips, such as cultural insights and history.
Some listeners express disappointment when political discussions overshadow travel-related content.

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807 Islands of Portugal; Easter Island; Endangered Languages
Q: Can you talk about a few cases where governments have politicized it and actually tried to kill languages?
Language policy has often been ham-handed and has led to oppression, such as the treatment of Kurdish speakers in Turkey and the repression of Basque and Catalan languages in Spain under Franco.
654a Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities; Chasing the Sun
Q: If I want to understand the Orthodox faith during communism, what has changed?
Under communism, religion was suppressed. After 1989, Orthodox Christianity became recognized as part of Bulgaria's traditional identity, though the country is diverse with various faiths.
654a Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities; Chasing the Sun
Q: What's the importance of the Rila Monastery in Bulgaria?
It kept the old spirit of Bulgaria alive during invasions and has a vast library of ancient manuscripts.
654a Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities; Chasing the Sun
Q: Francine, what gave you the desire to travel?
Growing up, I didn't see myself as disabled. It wasn't until later that I accepted my limitations. Travel was a right, and I bought a van to explore California. My first flight at 30 hooked me on travel.
803 Ohio's Ancient Trails; Safeguarding Heritage Sites; How to Land a Plane
Q: How do you make the case for why someone should invest in preserving heritage sites?
It doesn't take a big investment to have a huge impact, as seen in the case of Cambodia where investments in preservation have led to significant community benefits.

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1. Ross Perlin
2. James Grant Peterkin
3. Jana Rankova
4. Håkon Franden
5. Francine Falk-Allen
6. Richard Cohen
7. Ann Long
8. Dan Richards

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