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Travel with Rick Steves

Rick Steves
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Atlas Obscura
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Wales
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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 self-described "Rome nerd" helps us picture what it was like to live in the Roman Empire and explains how much we can learn about the era from its now 2,000-year-old rubble. Then a tour guide from Bulgaria sings the praises of its cultural capital,... more

A Cypriot businessman-turned-philosopher connects the act of travel with the larger journey of our lives, and shares how revisiting places we've been before can help us to see them — and ourselves — in a new light. Plus, a cultural historian based on... more

A historian helps us re-envision Europe's eastern half, from the Baltics to the Balkans, with a lively account of how most of the region's countries have modernized since the Cold War, and of the challenges they face today. And an American-born artis... more

A writing duo shares the sights that have a place in our music history, from museums and festivals to lesser-known locales to make the heart sing. And opera expert and self-described "pleasure activist" Fred Plotkin shows us how to open our senses an... more

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Stefan Bozhejev
Lead guide for Luba tours in Sofia; Bulgarian tour guide for Plovdiv segment
Luba Tours
Episode: 756a Resurrecting Roman Rubble; Plovdiv Bulgaria; European Travel Serendipity
Nikos Hadjikostis
World traveler, writer, and philosopher; author of The Eternal Ragpicker; writes on Substack
Self-published author, Substack contributor
Episode: 839 Circumambulating with Nicos; South Pacific Islands
Jacob Miechanowski
Historian and author of Goodbye Eastern Europe
Freelance journalist and historian; author
Episode: 746a Goodbye Eastern Europe; The Long Field in Wales
Joe Matias
Co-author of The Music Lover's Guide to North America
MusicTravelGuides.com
Episode: 838 Music Lover's Guide to North America; Loving the Opera
Craig Jones
Co-author of The Music Lover's Guide to North America
MusicTravelGuides.com
Episode: 838 Music Lover's Guide to North America; Loving the Opera
Beverly Gage
Historian, Yale University, author of This Land Is Your Land
Yale University
Episode: 837 America Obscura; This Land Is Your Land
Dylan Thuris
Co-founder of Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura
Episode: 837 America Obscura; This Land Is Your Land
Ella Morton
Chief editor, Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura
Episode: 837 America Obscura; This Land Is Your Land
David McAninch
Travel and food writer, author of Duck Season
Author, Duck Season; former Chicago Magazine features editor
Episode: 524a First Time in Italy; Duck Season in Gascony

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

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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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States3 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 States3 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 Kingdom5 months ago

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746a Goodbye Eastern Europe; The Long Field in Wales
Q: What is the 'transition happiness gap' and how did Eastern European countries fare during the shift to market economies?
The host asks about the transition happiness gap, and the guest explains that social scientists found Eastern Europe to be less happy than the West during the shift to capitalism; over time, happiness gaps narrowed as economies and institutions stabilized, though the process varied by country and generation.
838 Music Lover's Guide to North America; Loving the Opera
Q: What is the value of visiting specific museums like the Bob Dylan Center or the Motown Museum for travelers?
These museums serve as cultural shrines that preserve production history and personal narratives, allowing visitors to connect with the people and stories behind influential music movements.
838 Music Lover's Guide to North America; Loving the Opera
Q: Tell me about a favorite music trail and why that would be a rewarding goal for a traveler.
A favorite is the Crooked Road Music Trail through Appalachia, which links museums with historic sites and living cultural spaces, offering an immersive sense of how music travels through communities and generations.
837 America Obscura; This Land Is Your Land
Q: How should a traveler approach a road trip through 250 years of history?
Start with a broad grounding in the history, then tailor visits to places that illuminate pivotal moments, and supplement on the road with audiobooks and local context.
836 Van Morrison's Belfast; Roma in Europe; Classic European Hikes
Q: What was Belfast like in the 1950s and how did it influence Van Morrison's music?
The host asks about postwar Belfast and the social climate of the 1950s, while the guest explains the city's gritty, rebuilding atmosphere, the shipyards and war-damaged streets that likely fed Van Morrison's blues-influenced sound, and how his early life in East Belfast connected to his later work.

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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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