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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 understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.ricksteves.com.

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The European Union in 2009

After World War Two, European visionaries dreamed of cooperation and peace between countries in the hopes to prevent another devastating war. Today, we celebrate this vision through Europe Day and the European Union with a panel of European citizens who discuss the political and social issues facing the E.U. Out of the rubble of World War Two, European visionaries came up with a way to get their countries to cooperate and to prevent another devastating war. We're commemorating Europe Day with a...

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[ Sun, 10 May 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Smart Help for the Developing World

We explore practical solutions to addressing world hunger. Rick's guests include a preacher-economist who heads a non-profit agency that advocates for the interests of hungry people around the world. And we'll hear from a Kenyan agricultural specialist who's helping to address policies and markets that will benefit people in developing nations. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Travel with Kids

For some parents, fear of flying means wondering how their kid will behave on the plane. Rick shares practical advice and pointers on traveling with children ranging from toddlers to teens. From acclimating kids to the streets of Rome to leaning how to cope with jetlag, Rick's guests discuss what parents need to know and how to turn kids into lifelong travelers. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ri...

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[ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Easter in the Holy Land; Footsteps of Saint Paul

Rick celebrates Easter by learning about Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the Mediterranean region, where Saint Paul traveled, calling one of our listeners to hear about her year spent volunteering at non-profit projects around the world, and exploring inspirational religious sites in the Middle East. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Barging Thru France & Open Phones: Kindness of Strangers

The captain of a passenger barge based in Burgundy joins Rick to explain the fine art of cruising France's intimate network of canals and how this dimension of traveling through the French countryside brings with it new pleasures. And we'll hear stories from listeners who experienced simple acts of kidness by strangers in their travels. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

A Brilliant Teacher Around the World; Southern California Sidetrips

If travel is the best education - imagine what you could learn when you take a year off to take your family around the world? We'll hear how an average family of five engaged in "world schooling," and how it brought them closer together as they spent time in a variety of cultures all over the world. In addition, Rick checks in with a Lonely Planet author in Southern California, with tips for family fun and finding cultures from across the world in Los Angeles. For more information on Trav...

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[ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Ireland: 2009

Recent changes in the global economy are showing up now in Ireland -- which the European Union used to call one of its best examples of investing in small countries. We'll get an update on the downturn of the "Celtic Tiger," which promises to keep prices in check for visitors to Ireland this year. Rick and his experts on Ireland will take listener calls and remind us how the Emerald Isle still provides a genuine welcome, where a good story is just a pint away. For more information on Travel wit...

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[ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Everyday Italian Cuisine

Italy's distinctive regional cuisines are a high point for many travelers, but the disinctive customs Italians have for their food and drink sometimes baffles American visitors. Two Italian food guides chat with Rick to lay out the tenents of good everyday food -- Italian style. And, we'll help you enjoy eating like an Italian, without letting low exchange rate get in the way of enjoying authentic Italian cuisine. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions...

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[ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Estonia

Estonia is emerging from years under Soviet domination and turning into a popular destination for travelers looking to mix old world charm with the energy of the "new Europe." Join Rick as he uncovers Estonia, one of Europe's little surpises, from the medievel capital of Tallinn, to rusting ex-military bases on quiet islands in the Baltic Sea. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Romantic Travel Destinations

Rick chats with listeners about finding time for a little romance in our travels and takes calls and emails about the most romantic destinations, including the perfect place for a proposal or honeymoon. Join us for a Valentine's theme with your suggestions of favorite romantic travel destinations on the next Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Springtime in The Netherlands; Cycling Across Colombia

Bicycles are a popular way to get around town in the Netherlands as part of the efficient Dutch culture. We're checking in on one of Europe's most well-ordered countries, including suggestions for taking in the extraordinary spring flower festivals in the Netherlands. In addition, adventure cyclist Willie Weir tells us about his ride across one of South America's least-understood countries, Colombia. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program arc...

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[ Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

European Comfort Food

Rick explores some of the comfort foods his European friends enjoy in Paris, Madrid, and Tuscany, and shares how travelers can enjoy them during a visit to these regions. We'll get advice on preparing and eating escargot and steak tartare, get a recipe on how to mix up your own batch of sangria, and hear from listeners about some of their memorable food encounters overseas. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- ...

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[ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Helen Thayer: Walking the Gobi Desert

Helen Thayer, one of the most remarkable adventure travelers of our time, dreamed of trekking across Mongolia since she was a schoolgirl. At the age of 63, she and her husband became the first people to walk the entire length of the Gobi desert -- the long way. Find out what they learned about the desert, the local nomads they met, and the deadly dangers they faced while on foot in the Gobi for three months. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, progr...

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[ Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Prague and the Czech Countryside

Prague has become a contender as one of Europe's most popular cities for visitors. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, two tour guides based in Prague join Rick and our listeners to describe the scene in the Czech capital. They'll offer tips on avoiding the summer flood of tourists, and how to best experience the city's substantial old world charm. We'll also explore day trips into the Bohemian countryside. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptio...

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[ Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Rick Steves in Iran, part two: Iran for Tourists

We conclude our two-part series about Iran on the next Travel with Rick Steves... with an exploration of what the country offers as a tourist destination. Rick is joined by the Lonely Planet's "Iran" guidebook author, and by a tour organizer who specializes in the ins and outs of taking Americans thru Iran. They'll compare notes on Iranian culture, and what Westerners need to know about it. We will hear how Iran's impressive historical sites and magical cities are matched only by the country'...

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[ Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Rick Steves in Iran: Perplexing Issues

We start a two-part series about one of the most perplexing countries in the Middle East on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. Rick learns about the culture, politics, and people of Iran from two Iranian-American experts, a journalist and a professor. Their recent books deal with the conflicts within Iranian culture, and on how the pressures of globalization help to feed terrorist sympathies among some traditional communities. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including ep...

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[ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0800 ]

International New Years Eve Traditions

One of the delights of traveling to other countries is finding new ways to celebrate familiar holidays. This week, we explore some of the many ways to welcome in the new year with friends from Scotland, Holland, Hungary, Spain, Sicily, Turkey and even Australia and Japan. And we'll get tips, direct from France, on how to put a little sunshine on our table by eating like they do on the French Riviera. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program a...

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[ Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

International Christmas

Join Rick and some of his friends from Spain, Hungary, Holland, Sicily, Scotland, and Australia join us to explain their holiday traditions. And we'll get advice for a family holiday trip to Paris. Come along for a taste of the many flavors of Christmas celebrations from around the world on Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

The Last Polar Bear; Christmas in Rome and London

Polar bears may be the top of the food chain, but they're taking a serious hit from climate change at the top of the world. This week, we meet wilderness photographer Steven Kazlowski. He's spent years getting acquainted with the Arctic, and tells us what he's witnessed, learned, and documented in his latest photo-essay book, "The Last Polar Bear." And we'll get a head start on Christmas celebrations in London, Rome, and Germany. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including ep...

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[ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Johnny Jet's Internet Guide to Travel

Johnny Jet is the ultimate frequent flyer. He turned a fear of flying into a travel career that takes him overseas more than he stays at home. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Johnny updates us on trends in air travel, and shares his tips for cutting the cost -- and the headaches -- from travel. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

The Celtic Fringes of Britain: Wales & Scotland

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[ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Eric Weiner's 'Geography of Bliss'

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[ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Odysseys

Have you ever found yourself between a rock and a hard place, or heard the tempting call of the sirens to forget about your plans? These are some of the experiences Scott Huler had on a six month voyage to re-trace the steps of Ulysses. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll hear what you can discover about yourself in the Mediterranean, 3,000 years after "The Odyssey." Next, a writer from Forbes.com tells us the lengths some intrepid travelers are going to in order to reach the far corne...

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[ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Rescuing Da Vinci: How the Allies Saved The World's Masterpieces from World War Two

Robert Edsel, author of "Rescuing DaVinci" and producer of the documentary film "The Rape of Europa" joins Rick to describe Hitler's obsession with art, and how a special unit of Allies, known as the Monuments Men, re-patriated Europe's treasures after the war -- and the work that remains to be done today. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Turkey: Beyond Istanbul

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[ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

1000 Places to See Before You Die

Patricia Schultz, author of the best-seller "A Thousand Places to See Before you Die", brings focus to your travel dreams by narrowing down some of her favorite places to visit. Later, Rick takes listener calls and emails sharing travel plans and inspiring travelers to get out and see the world, armed with confidence and useful travel tips. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Tony Wheeler's "Lonely Planet"

Tony Wheeler, founder of what has become the world's largest travel empire, Lonely Planet, shares some of the tales that he chronicles in his new book, "Unlikely Destinations: The Lonely Planet Story." Rick compares notes with Tony as he recalls the early travel adventures that formed the foundation of a pre-eminent publishing house known for helping independent travelers find their way through even the smallest and thorniest of countries. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- inclu...

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[ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Tony Horwitz: Rediscovering the New World, and Sailing to Antarctica

Travel writer Tony Horwitz retraces the North American routes of 16th century explorers, and examines how they changed America before the big wave of European settlers arrived. Also, sailing expert Anthony Sandberg reveals what we'll find in today's hot spot for discovery � Antarctica. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

First Impressions of Iran

Rick shares notes with his Iranian-American filmmaking consultant about their recent trip to Iran to film a special for public television. We'll hear what "family values" means to the average Iranian, and how some of them circumnavigate the taboos of their fundamentalist religious government. It could be one of the least understood cultures in the world, and Westerners are often surprised by the welcome they find -- from the congested capital, Tehran, to the dusty and magnificent sites of ancien...

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[ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

Berlin City Guide

Berlin is asserting itself as one of the world's powerhouse cities, and one of Europe's more affordable destinations for newcomers. Rick chats with an American who calls Berlin home, and gets an update on the city's attractions including the intense re-construction projects revealing a re-invented German capital. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com....

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[ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0800 ]

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