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Rick Steves' Europe VideoReykjavík, Iceland: Rainbow Street — Rick Steves Travel BiteIn Iceland's capital, Rick strolls an upbeat street, admires the wool of the country's hardy sheep, and samples the local delicacy: fermented shark. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
2024-11-2604 min
Travel with Rick Steves529b Newfoundland with Alan Doyle; Rick Mercer's Canada Day; Drink Dat New OrleansA Newfoundland musician lets us in on the sights he recommends to best enjoy the rugged beauty of his Atlantic island home. Then an award-winning Canadian TV personality shares his own favorite places and things to enjoy across Canada. Plus, a culinary historian raises a glass to New Orleans and unveils how to appreciate the history of America's most "spirited" city through its distinctive cocktails.
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2024-06-2952 minRick Steves' Europe VideoEuropean Specialties — Rick Steves' Europe Travel GuideRick enjoys smørrebrød in Copenhagen, meze in Turkey, pesto and anchovies in the Cinque Terre, artichokes in Tuscany, and a farmer's feast in Romania. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
2023-10-1808 minRick Steves' Europe VideoEuropean Fine Dining — Rick Steves' Europe Travel GuideRick samples ravioli in Verona, cheese galore in the Loire, Scottish duck in Edinburgh, creamy sauces in Rouen, and seafood from the Venetian lagoon. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
2023-06-2109 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Rick Steves' Travel TipsRome is magnificent and overwhelming at the same time. Make your trip to the Eternal City fun and hassle-free with Rick's travel tips, from choosing where to stay to using public transportation. More info about travel to Italy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy
2020-08-1901 minTravel with Rick Steves577 Magellan 500; Mexico City Neighborhoods; Ask RickFind out why Portugal isn't jumping on the Magellan 500th-anniversary bandwagon like their neighbors in Spain are. Then, guidebook author Julie Meade tells Rick which neighborhoods of Mexico City are the most fun to visit.
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2019-09-1452 minTravel with Rick Steves562 Walking Amsterdam; European Hiking Trails; Ask RickTo celebrate King's Day in the Netherlands, tour guides for Amsterdam join us to recommend strategies for enjoying this scenic city on foot. Then the author of "Explore Europe on Foot" makes the case for exploring Europe via its long-distance hiking trails — at your own pace and away from the crowds. And listeners get Rick's advice on their summer vacation plans.
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2019-04-2752 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Glasgow and Scottish PassionsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Glasgow, once an industrial powerhouse, offers a fun look at Scotland's vibrantly gritty urban side — full of edgy street art, trendy dining, and the striking architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Leaving town, we'll tap into Scottish passions as we tour historic Stirling Castle and nearby battlefields, sample a dram at the land's most beloved distilleries on the Speyside Whisky Trail, watch a sheepdog demonstration, and struggle to lift the Manhood Stone at a Highland Games. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www...
2018-12-2800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Scotland’s IslandsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll begin on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland. Then we'll visit another of the Inner Hebrides, road-tripping across the Isle of Skye, where we'll explore Iron Age forts, peat fields, a venerable distillery, thatched crofter huts, and the dramatic Trotternish Peninsula. Finally, we'll sail to Orkney — more Nordic than Celtic — with its stony remnants of a thriving Iron Age civilization and evocative reminders of the 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves...
2018-12-2100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Scotland's HighlandsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves' Europe episode! The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. We visit the "Weeping Glen" of Glencoe, bustling Inverness, and the battlefield at Culloden. Then we'll make a pilgrimage to the spiritual capital of a major clan, and go prehistoric at Stone Age burial grounds and Iron Age island forts. Venturing along the Caledonian Canal and watching for Nessie at Loch Ness, we work up an appetite for modern Scottish cuisine and enjoy traditional folk music. Watch this and other...
2018-12-1700 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Sicilian DelightsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. We'll dine on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder ancient Greek greatness in Siracusa, commune with monks — alive and departed — in a Capuchin crypt, sleep in an olive orchard at an agriturismo, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet with a famous chef. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.
2018-12-1000 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The Best of SicilyCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where we'll sing with the merchants in the markets, join locals in their passeggiata, drop in on a contessa, and marvel at the Romanesque cathedral of Monreale. Then we'll sip wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, munch cannoli, ponder Greek temples at Agrigento, admire Roman mosaics at the Villa of Casale, and marvel at the view from the Greek theater in Taormina. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.
2018-12-0300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: European Festivals IICheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In this second of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, we'll dance with Spaniards at Sevilla's April Fair, celebrate Bastille Day in Paris, run with the bulls at Pamplona, and hoist a frothy stein at Munich's Oktoberfest. And we'll celebrate a traditional family Christmas, browsing the holiday market in Nürnberg and sledding down alpine slopes by torchlight in Switzerland. With the entire Continent as our playground, fun is our mission. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.
2018-11-2600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: European Festivals ICheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, we'll cheer with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, toss a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, don a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrate Easter in Greece. Dropping in on some of the Continent's top parties, we discover that each one is a celebration of traditional culture, and all of them are full of opportunities to sing and dance, feast on traditional food, and party with locals. Watch this and other full episodes of...
2018-11-1900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and RhodesCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll island-hop through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways — Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes — and basking in their dramatic beauty. We'll tour ancient ruins, trace the vestiges of the Crusaders, sample rustic cuisine, savor classic Greek-island views, and compare beaches — from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet hideaways. And we'll see how a cruise ship can be an efficient way to link up great island stopovers. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.
2018-11-1200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Travel Skills: CruisingCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Setting sail on the Mediterranean, we'll explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise and exercise our independence to make smart use of limited time on shore by planning well, avoiding lines, and eating quick-but-local meals on the go. Along with the joys and efficiencies of cruising, we'll consider the downsides, including the inevitable congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at ht...
2018-11-0500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Portugal's HeartlandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. Saving the capital city of Lisbon for another episode, we'll dance on the beach at Nazaré, marvel at a medieval abbey in Batalha, visit a royal library and revel with university students in Coimbra, savor port wine with the people who made it along the Douro River, and get to know Portugal's gritty and fascinating second city, Porto. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.
2018-10-2900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: LisbonCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. We'll remember great navigators, eat lots of cod, enjoy pastries hot out of the oven, stroll the city's back lanes and its reinvigorated waterfront, marvel at an exquisite church built with spice taxes, and enjoy some soulful fado music. Then we'll side-trip to Sintra to explore the fanciful castles of Portuguese royalty and climb hilltop ramparts with grand views. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.co
2018-10-2200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The Heart of EnglandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The heartland of England has sights that put the "Great" in Britain — its venerable universities, its royal heritage, and reminders of its industrial might. At Oxford and Cambridge, we'll see where kings and prime ministers studied. At Blenheim Palace — Winston Churchill's birthplace — we'll connect with English aristocracy. At Ironbridge Gorge, we fire up memories of the Industrial Revolution. And all along the way, we'll be driving on the left and polishing our pub etiquette. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.rickstev
2018-10-1500 minTravel with Rick Steves529 Touring Newfoundland; Rick Mercer's Canada Day; Drink Dat New OrleansNewfoundland actor and musician Alan Doyle recommends sights to best enjoy the rugged beauty of his island home in the Atlantic. And Canadian TV personality Rick Mercer shares his favorite places and things to do across Canada this summer. Plus, culinary historian Elizabeth Pearce raises a glass to New Orleans for its tri-centennial, and unveils tips for enjoying America's most "spirited" city through its distinctive cocktails.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2018-06-3052 minTravel with Rick Steves489 Sarah Vowell American Hawaii; Rick Mercer Canada 150; Winning the PalioAuthor and This American Life contributor Sarah Vowell tells us what she's recently learned about the Americanization of the Hawaiian islands. Then say "Happy 150th birthday" to Canada with one of its top TV personalities, Rick Mercer. Plus, a tour guide from Siena tells us how her adopted neighborhood won last year's Palio horse race — twice.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2017-07-0152 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: England's CornwallCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The far southwest of England is a world unto itself, with a persistent Cornish culture. We'll explore a world of flowers springing from towering hedges, a tin-mining heritage going back to biblical times, salty pirates' towns and fishing villages, and the Land's End of England. Then, side-tripping deep into the vast and mysterious Dartmoor National Park, we’ll hike to forgotten stone circles and chase wild ponies. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on t...
2016-12-1600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Southeast EnglandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Arcing along the southeast coast of England, we’ll travel from Canterbury (with its famous cathedral) to Dover (stoutly fortified from Roman times to the Battle of Britain). Then we’ll hike the trails that top the towering chalk cliffs of the South Downs, wander into the beachy resort of Brighton (England’s Coney Island), and push on to Portsmouth, whose naval heritage has left it with the best collection of historic sailing ships anywhere. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guideboo...
2016-12-0900 minTravel with Rick Steves465 German Christmas Markets; Andy Steves' Europe; SeoulGet into the holiday spirit by hearing about Germany's many outdoor Christmas markets, then listen in as Rick's son Andy Steves describes what kind of low-cost weekend adventures young travelers are looking for in Europe. Plus, find out why Seoul's nightlife and pop culture are attracting a worldwide crowd to South Korea, and experience the "hard sell" at a street market in Cairo.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2016-12-0352 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: West EnglandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The quintessence of charming England is the “West Country”: quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches, manor homes, and gastropubs; Wells, England’s smallest cathedral town; and the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur. We'll finish by pondering the dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2016-12-0200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Siena and Tuscany's Wine CountryCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. We’ll enjoy a front-row seat at its wild horse race — the venerable Palio — and marvel at cultural treasures from the days when it rivaled Florence for leadership of Tuscany. Then we’ll head into wine country for a little dolce vita under the Tuscan sun. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2016-11-2300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Assisi and Italian Country CharmCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In the Italian countryside, we'll connect with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking to the bottom of deep and ancient wine cellars. We'll end in Assisi — the hometown of St. Francis — which retains its spiritual aura to this day. Like pilgrims, we’ll explore its stony center before trekking to its awe-inspiring basilica, built on the tomb of the beloved saint.
2016-11-1800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: RomaniaCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, with its "Little Paris of the East" architecture and lingering reminders of a brutal communist dictator. Then we'll head into Transylvania, where we’ll visit fortified churches, cobbled merchant towns like Sighișoara, and castles made famous by an imported German king and the real-life Dracula. Finally we’ll explore Maramureș, where everyday life still feels like an open-air folk museum. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on many...
2016-11-1100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: BulgariaCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We’ll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we’ll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more o...
2016-11-0400 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Frankfurt and NürnbergCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt — with so much commerce it’s nicknamed “Bankfurt” — has a delightful-to-explore old center. We'll also visit Nürnberg, a capital for both the First Reich (the Holy Roman Empire) and the Third. From its towering castle and playful fountains to its Nazi Documentation Center and maze of underground bomb shelters, Nürnberg is a fascinating study in contrasts. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2016-10-2800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Dresden and LeipzigCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers. We’ll visit the two great cities of the region — the capital city of Dresden, with the opulent palaces and art treasures of the Wettin dynasty, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage, a massive monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon, and museums remembering its communist heritage. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2016-10-2100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Hamburg and the Luther TrailCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city, has risen from the ashes of World War II with a gleaming new skyline and a brisk creative energy. From there, we visit the great historic sights of Martin Luther and the Reformation (Erfurt, Wittenberg, and Wartburg Castle) before finishing in the capital of Franconia: wine-loving Würzburg. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2016-10-1400 min
Rick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Guide to CubaIn this travel lecture, Rick Steves describes his experience traveling through Cuba as the US began easing decades of travel restrictions for American tourists. Expand your travel horizons and learn about the time-passed elegance of Havana, Cuba's classic American cars, fine $5 rum, the best Cuban cigars, and the idealistic charms of this remarkable island and its people. (Produced by Seattle's KCTS 9.)
2016-07-2942 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: BerlinRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — fast-changing, vibrant Berlin. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-12-1700 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: PragueRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — beautifully preserved Prague. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-12-1000 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The NetherlandsRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — the picturesque Netherlands. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-12-0300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: AmsterdamRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — progressive Amsterdam. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-11-2600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Italy's Verona, Padova, and RavennaRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-11-1900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Italy's RivieraRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — Italy's idyllic Riviera. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-11-1200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: PalestineRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — thought-provoking Palestine. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-11-0500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Best of IsraelRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — intriguing Israel. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-10-2900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Paris Side-TripsRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — Paris Side-Trips to extravagant palaces and châteaux. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-10-2200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: France's Loire: Château CountryRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — France's castle-studded Loire Valley. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-10-1500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Central TurkeyRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — captivating Central Turkey. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-10-0800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Western TurkeyRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. First up — friendly Western Turkey. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-10-0100 minTravel with Rick Steves321a Ask Rick; A Heart for Street Art; Urban ExplorersMeet an urban explorer who tells us why his favorite part of Paris is underground, and how he gets to enjoy a view of the Manhattan skyline from the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. We'll also hear how a street artist brings color and panache to people around the world. Also, soon-to-be travelers ask Rick for advice on upcoming trips to Europe.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2014-02-2253 min
Rick Steves Audio EuropeIntro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: Scandinavia, BalticsRick provides a brief introduction to his Scandinavia/Baltics playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.
2013-10-1700 minRick Steves Audio EuropeIntro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: ParisRick provides a brief introduction to his Paris playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.
2013-10-0201 minRick Steves Audio EuropeIntro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: TurkeyRick provides a brief introduction to his Turkey playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.
2013-10-0201 minRick Steves Audio EuropeIntro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: Germany, AustriaRick provides a brief introduction to his Germany and Austria playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.
2013-10-0201 minRick Steves Audio EuropeIntro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: Netherlands, BelgiumRick provides a brief introduction to his Netherlands/Belgium playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.
2013-10-0200 minRick Steves Audio EuropeIntro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: Eastern EuropeRick provides a brief introduction to his Eastern Europe playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. (For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.)
2013-10-0100 minRick Steves Audio EuropeIntro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: ItalyRick provides a brief introduction to his Italy playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.
2013-10-0101 minRick Steves Audio EuropeIntro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: General EuropeRick provides a brief introduction to his General Europe playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.
2013-10-0101 minTravel with Rick Steves321 Ask Rick; A Heart for Street Art; Urban ExplorersMoses Gates is an urban explorer who tells us why his favorite part of Paris is underground, and how he gets to enjoy his favorite view of the Manhattan skyline from the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Street artist, Nicolina, brings color and panache to people around the world. Also, soon-to-be travelers ask Rick for advice on upcoming trips to Europe.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2013-04-0653 minRick Steves' Europe VideoSeason 7 Preview — European Travel Skills Part IIThe seventh season of Rick Steves' Europe — 14 new episodes — debuts this Fall on public television (check your local listings). This three-part special distills Rick Steves' 30 years of travel experience into 90 minutes of practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe. In Part II, we'll compare independent travel to group travel, and we'll cover tips on planning an itinerary, hurdling the language barrier, staying safe, and packing light. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2012-12-2600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoSeason 7 Preview — European Travel Skills Part IThe seventh season of Rick Steves' Europe — 14 new episodes — debuts this Fall on public television (check your local listings). This three-part special distills Rick Steves' 30 years of travel experience into 90 minutes of practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe. In Part I, we'll learn how to get settled once in Europe, then how to travel by train and car. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2012-12-1900 minTravel with Rick Steves300 Andrew McCarthy On Location; Fred Plotkin At the Opera; Open Phones-Ask RickFollow the lead of a seasoned traveler, and you'll discover new ways to make your next vacation terrific. Andrew McCarthy will share how actors on location find ways to connect with the locals, and Fred Plotkin illustrates how to plug into the excitement at some of his favorite opera venues in Europe. Also, Rick helps listeners planning trips to Barcelona and Paris.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2012-09-2253 minTravel with Rick Steves297 Open Phones: Ask Rick; Francis Tapon Explores Eastern EuropeFrancis Tapon describes his three-year excursion into every country in the eastern half of Europe. He shares how the Balkans and the former Soviet states are the next travel frontier, where tourists don't outnumber the locals. Also, listeners check in with Rick for help in finalizing their vacation plans.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2012-08-1853 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Italy LectureYou'll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as Rick explores enchanting Italy in this 80-minute lecture. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2011-02-081h 18Rick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 13: Iranian HospitalityIn the final segment, we join Rick as he celebrates his birthday in an Iranian family's home. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-12-0103 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 12: Iran's Ancient HistoryRick is on the road discovering Iran's great ancient sites. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-11-2404 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 10: Prayer ServiceIn this segment, we visit a prayer service while Rick discusses religious freedom. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-11-1006 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 9: Separation of Mosque and StateRick explores the countryside and the relationship between mosque and state. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-11-0305 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 8: The RevolutionRick explores the Islamic Revolution and its place in today’s Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-10-2704 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 7: The Life of the WealthyFrom the Shah's palaces to sleek stores, Rick explores wealth in Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-10-2003 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 6: Women's RightsRick explores women’s rights in Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-10-1504 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 3: Meeting IraniansRick learns what motivates the Iranian people. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-10-0605 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 2: First ImpressionsRick describes his first observations as he explores Tehran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-10-0104 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 1: IntroductionRick explains what inspired him to make Rick Steves' Iran and his experience landing in Tehran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-09-2904 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Scrubbing the ScriptThe dynamic process of watching a script take shape includes a final scrubbing to ensure that every word earns its keep and bountiful footage exists to bring those words to visual life. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-09-2302 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Appreciating the ArtRick and the film crew describe the challenges and rewards of filming great art masterpieces. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-09-1604 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Adapting to ConditionsRick and the film crew stay organized yet open to change while filming in Europe. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-09-0903 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Keeping Up With RickRick's film crew describes how hard it is to keep up with Rick's intense work pace. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-09-0204 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: A Collaborative ProcessRick explains that he is the tour guide and his film crew are the artists, working as a collaborative team to make good television. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-08-2604 minTravel with Rick Steves159 Rick Steves in Iran, part two: Iran for TouristsWe 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's legendary hospitality toward visitors. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions...
2009-01-1153 min
Travel with Rick Steves159 Rick Steves in Iran, part two: Iran for TouristsWe 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's legendary hospitality toward visitors.
2009-01-1152 minTravel with Rick Steves158 Rick Steves in Iran: Perplexing IssuesWe 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 episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-01-0453 minTravel with Rick Steves158 Rick Steves in Iran: Perplexing IssuesWe 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.
2009-01-0452 minTravel with Rick Steves155 OdysseysHave 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."
And a writer from Forbes.com tells us the lengths some intrepid travelers are going to in order to reach the far corners of the earth.
When a vacation becomes an Odyssey. . . on...
2008-11-1653 minTravel with Rick Steves149 Chow Italia: Fred Plotkin's Gourmet ItalyItalians have always believed in eating locally and in season. Italian food expert Fred Plotkin joins us on this week's Travel with Rick Steves to help us travel with an informed palate to savor the variety of regional Italian cuisine specialties. We'll learn where to look for great Italian food on a budget, and some of the local traditions Italians have for what and when they eat and drink.
Join us for a gastronomic pilgrimage with the author of "Italy for the Gourmet Traveler" on the next Travel with Rick Steves.
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2008-09-1453 minTravel with Rick Steves85a Cuba - What's Next?Now that Fidel Castro no longer heads the Cuban government, questions are emerging about whether Cuban authorities might start to relax control of its society, and how soon the US government might rescind its economic embargo on Cuba. On the next Travel with Rick Steves, we examine some of the anxieties, possibilities and realities regarding Americans and Cuba. Rick welcomes Cuba expert Christopher P Baker for a discussion of what's next for Cuba in these days of political limbo, and what it means for American travelers who want to go there. We're going to Cuba -- sort of -- on...
2007-07-2953 minTravel with Rick Steves102 American Desert Road Trips; Bali, IndonesiaThis week on Travel with Rick Steves we investigate vacation options -- near and far. We'll explore the American tradition of taking a road trip to the desert -- whether it's at a national park in Utah or among the lava fields of Hawaii's Big Island. And we'll see why visitors to Bali in Indonesia call it paradise on earth, and hear how its tourism industry is faring after several scares in recent years.
From a great American road trip, to a beach vacation in Bali, we're taking off for a change of scenery on the next Travel with Rick...
2007-07-2253 minTravel with Rick Steves75 Adventures in the Southern Hemisphere: Peru and FijiWe're looking high and low for adventures in the Southern Hemisphere on this week's Travel with Rick Steves.
Adventure travel specialist Kurt Kutay (koo-TYE) fills us in on Peru's attractions, such as trekking to Machu Picchu in the Andes, and interacting with indigenous cultures and spotting wildlife in the Amazon.
And, Rick calls travel writer David Stanley to learn how travelers can find a warm welcome in Fiji, and how it compares to its neighbors in the South Pacific.
Join us for adventures in the Southern Hemisphere to Peru and Fiji, on the next Travel with Rick Steves.
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2006-12-0353 minTravel with Rick Steves73 European Comfort FoodSome of the best souvenirs you can gather from your travels reside on your taste buds.
On the next Travel with Rick Steves, Rick explores some of the comfort foods that his European friends enjoy in Paris, Madrid, and Tuscany, and how you can enjoy them when you visit their regions. We'll get advice on preparing and eating escargot (ess-car-GO) and steak tartare (tar-TAR), and get a recipe on how to mix up your own batch of sangria (san-GREE-ah). And we hear from listeners about some of their memorable food encounters overseas.
We're whetting our appetites, European style, on this...
2006-11-1953 minTravel with Rick Steves72 Bernard-Henri Levy, Part DeuxCould Americans and Europeans benefit from an honest conversation with each other about their different ways of viewing society and the world? On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll do just that, as Rick invites a best-selling French author and philosopher into the studio.
Rick discusses some of the French stereotypes that fuel American prejudices with Bernard-Henri Levy (ber-NARD on-REE leh-VEE). They examine issues France faces as part of the European Union, and suggest ways that our two societies can learn from each other.
Plus, Rick offers suggestions to listeners considering an off-season trip to Europe or traveling with...
2006-11-1252 minTravel with Rick Steves72 Bernard-Henri Levy, Part DeuxCould Americans and Europeans benefit from an honest conversation with each other about their different ways of viewing society and the world? On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll do just that, as Rick invites a best-selling French author and philosopher into the studio.
Rick discusses some of the French stereotypes that fuel American prejudices with Bernard-Henri Levy (ber-NARD on-REE leh-VEE). They examine issues France faces as part of the European Union, and suggest ways that our two societies can learn from each other.
Plus, Rick offers suggestions to listeners considering an off-season trip to Europe or traveling with...
2006-11-1253 minTravel with Rick Steves70 NicaraguaBecause it had a tense relationship with the United States for many years, Nicaragua remains a rather mysterious destination for many Norte Americanos.
On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Rick chats with Randall Wood, who married into the culture, and has authored two guidebooks to Nicaragua. He'll take listener calls and provide an overview of how the country is doing today.
Plus, we'll open the phones for listener comments and questions on jet lag and get the real story about Transylvania. It's on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including...
2006-10-2953 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves EuropeAfter 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick takes you behind the scenes to show just how they produce this series. Join the crew as they scamper through Milan, and follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished show. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2006-10-2503 minTravel with Rick Steves68 Sicily & Germany's Black ForestIf you like the people, tempo, and joy of living you find in Italy then you'll love Sicily. But for some Americans, the frenzied yet laid-back style of Italy's big southern island can be a bit overwhelming. So on this week's Travel with Rick Steves local tour guide Alfio di Mauro AHL-fee-oh dee MOW-ro) joins Rick to take listener calls and offer insider tips on getting the most out of a vacation to Sicily.
And, for something completely different, German tour guide Christoph Dressler returns with an overview of the Black Forest region, where Germans are prescribed time off from...
2006-10-0853 minTravel with Rick Steves66 Armenia(note: Sept 21 is Armenian Independence Day) It's one of the newest nations in the world, and one of its oldest civilizations. And this week, Armenia is celebrating 15 years as an independent republic. We'll find out why it's a classic "back door" destination, on the next edition of Travel with Rick Steves.
Rick's guest is Matthew Karanian (kah-RAIN-ee-ann), an American drawn to the land of his grandparents, who has co-authored a definitive guidebook to Armenia and the neighboring disputed land of Karabagh (CAR-ah-bock).
We'll learn how Armenia provides a unique link to the ancient world, with some of the earliest Christian...
2006-09-1753 minTravel with Rick Steves63 Hungary(note: Aug 20 is Hungary's Constitution Day national holiday) Whether you're up for a night at the opera, or a day "taking the curative waters" at a hot spring, Hungary has a classy way of making you feel welcome. And its hearty wine and cuisine will keep you satisfied for hours.
On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, a tour guide friend and teacher from Hungary joins Rick to take listener calls and tell us what her country is like in today's post-Soviet era.
Join us for an insider's guide to Hungary, on the next Travel with Rick Steves. For more...
2006-08-2053 minTravel with Rick Steves62 Ken Hanley's ScotlandOn this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Rick updates our itineraries on Scotland with native-born tour guide Ken Hanley. They discuss the tensions Scotland has had over the years with England, and take listener calls about visiting the trendy cities and lonely outer islands that make Scotland so special.
And while the food's improved in Scotland in recent years, we'll get more of your stories about the best, and worst, food you've encountered in your travels -- from the Himalayas to Antarctica.
That, and another round of listener travel haiku, are coming up on Travel with Rick Steves. For more...
2006-08-1353 minTravel with Rick Steves61 RV Travel & Adventure Bicycling in Laos & Northern ThailandWe're exploring both ends of the transportation spectrum on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. Rick learns about the R-V subculture from Chuck Woodbury, who runs an online site for R-V travel. Chuck says that R-V camping has become a popular way to take the great American roadtrip -- even if the roads are overseas. Also, adventure bicyclist Willie Weir tells us about his most recent bike trip through Northern Thailand and Laos.
Whether you've got two wheels or more...join us as we explore travel by bike and by R-V...on the next Travel with Rick Steves. For more...
2006-08-0653 minTravel with Rick Steves59 French Culture 201 for the American Traveler(note: Bastille Day, the major French national holiday, is July 14)
When you examine the tensions that sometimes arise between Americans and the French, many of them come from the different ways our two cultures operate. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Rick takes a deeper look at the cultural faux pas some travelers experience in France. Our insider's guide to France and its culture comes from two native-born French tour guides, based in opposite corners of the country. That, and your calls about the best, and worst, food you've found in your travels, are coming up on the next...
2006-07-1653 minTravel with Rick Steves58 Small Wonders: Belgium & BelizeGood things often come in small packages. This week on Travel with Rick Steves, we'll investigate two small countries in Europe and Latin America that are often overlooked as destinations in their own right.
Belgium has been in the center of much of Europe's action for centuries, and it now hosts the political capital of the European Union. It's a country with a remarkably easy-going flair, and great food. Native son tour guide Ferdi Menghi joins Rick to take listener calls about Belgium.
Then, Kurt Kutay (koo-TIE) introduces us to an indigenous tour guide in Belize, for an overview of...
2006-07-0953 minTravel with Rick Steves57 Las Vegas & YosemiteWe're looking at two of America's most popular getaways on this week's Travel with Rick Steves.
We'll get the latest on one of the world's hottest destinations -- Las Vegas, Nevada, where high stakes entertainment has replaced the ultra-cheap deals for which the Las Vegas Strip was famous. Rick Garman has a new guidebook to the city, and tells us how to enjoy Vegas without "losing your shirt."
Then, we'll cool off in the mountains with an overview of California's Yosemite (yo-SEM-it-tee) National Park with Ann Marie Brown, who knows it inside and out, and what it offers visitors year-round.
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2006-07-0253 minTravel with Rick Steves56 Two "Wild and Crazy" Countries: Slovenia & Croatia(note: June 25 is National Day in Slovenia; and it is also statehood day in Croatia - they each declared independence from Yugoslavia 15 years ago -- in 1991. )
They're celebrating 15 years of independence in Slovenia and Croatia, and we're joining in the party on this week's Travel with Rick Steves.
Rick's tour guide friends from Slovenia join us in the studio to take listener calls and fill us in on why their small country has become the place to be for a no-pressure, bargain European escape - at least until they adopt the Euro and prices go up next year.
Join us...
2006-06-2553 minTravel with Rick Steves53 Tuscany & UmbriaTake a holiday to Mona Lisa's backyard on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. We'll examine the enormous appeal of Italy's Tuscany region, and its quieter neighbor Umbria. Rick chats with Cecelia Bottai (cha-CHEE-lia bo-TYE), a winemaker from Orvieto (or-vee-AY-to), about how visitors can experience authentic local culture in central Italy's hilltowns and estates. We'll also hear another round of listener haiku poems. Grab a glass of Orvieto classico and a seat on the plaza as we talk about Tuscany and Umbria on the next Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode...
2006-06-0453 minTravel with Rick Steves52 Arthur FrommerIt's been almost 50 years since Arthur Frommer (FROE-mer) first published his groundbreaking travel guidebook "Europe on Five Dollars a Day." In the 1970s, Frommer's books helped instruct a young Rick Steves how to travel light, on a tight budget, and "through the back door" to interact with the people and authentic cultures overseas. Arthur Frommer is Rick's special guest on this week's edition of Travel with Rick Steves, as they reminisce and chat about how much international travel has changed over the past half-century. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related...
2006-05-2853 min