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Rick Steves Over BrunchThe Majesty of MadridIn this episode, we chat about the 2004 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "The Majesty of Madrid." We'll chat about Madrid's Spanish Civil War history, how many Madrid art museums is too many, and how tourism in Spain has changed over the past twenty years. Guest: Kate Storm from Our Escape Clause Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account See a full list of episodes and resources on the RSOB page of History Fangirl. Madrid Travel Resources How to spend one da...2022-03-3150 minRick Steves Over BrunchGermany’s Dresden and LeipzigIn this episode, we chat about the 2016 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Germany’s Dresden and Leipzig." We'll chat about Dresden's Altstadt versus Neustadt, the best things to do in Saxony beyond these two cities, and why Stephanie disagrees with Rick's take on Dresden. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account Dresden Travel Resources 13 Quirky & Enchanting Things to Do in Dresden Neustadt 17 of the Most Instagrammable Places in Dresden, Germany Dresden Street Art: 15 Famous Pieces and Offbeat Gems 7...2022-02-1345 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Travel New Year's ResolutionsI'm sharing my 2022 travel goals and how I created them. These are NOT predictions, just me throwing my aspirations into the universe and praying I get to Europe once or twice this year! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account More from Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe.2022-01-0313 minRick Steves Over BrunchBig Show Announcement, a Farewell, & Looking to 2022After a tumultuous autumn, we have big news! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe.2021-12-2117 minRick Steves Over BrunchVienna and the DanubeIn this episode, we chat about the 2013 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Vienna and the Danube." From Vienna's cafes to its river cruises, travel to Vienna is magical. So magical that Stephanie has a mini-meltdown because Vienna feels so far away at the moment, while Chris does his best to keep us on course! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. ...2021-09-1553 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Places We Miss in Europe the MostFor this minisode, we chat about the places we miss the most in Europe! We know one day we will travel to Europe again, but right now we are homesick for some of our favorite places in Europe! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia A...2021-09-0225 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Jackson Travel TipsIn this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Jackson, Mississippi travel tips from her recent road trip around the South! She talks about where to eat in Jackson, the best things to do in Jackson, where to stay in Jackson or nearby, and her favorite Jackson tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Jackson, Mississippi! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Stephanie Craig Find he...2021-08-2117 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Flight Anxiety with Dr. Lindsey Harvell-BowmanIn this minisode, Stephanie interviews Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman about flight anxiety including tips for how to reduce it. We also chat about Dr. Bowman's new book The Psychology and Communication Behind Flight Anxiety: Afraid to Fly. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wo...2021-08-1928 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Gatlinburg Travel Tips + Great Smoky Mountains National ParkIn this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Gatlinburg travel tips (and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!) from her recent road trip around the South! She talks about where to eat in Gatlinburg, the best things to do in Gatlinburg, where to stay in Gatlinburg or nearby, and her favorite Gatlinburg tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: ...2021-08-1120 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Nashville Travel TipsIn this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Nashville travel tips from her recent road trip around the South! She talks about where to eat in Nashville, the best things to do in Nashville, where to stay in Nashville, and her favorite Nashville tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Nashville, Tennessee! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Ad...2021-08-0827 minRick Steves Over BrunchRick Steves on Why We Travel [Rick Steves Interview]In this episode, Rick Steves (yes, THE RICK STEVES) joins to discuss his travel special "Why We Travel." In this Rick Steves interview, we discuss his approach to travel and business over the past year, learn some never-before-discussed behind the scenes of "Rick Steves' Europe," and share our hopes for the future of travel. Looking for a particular bit of wisdom? Check out the interview transcript at: "Why We Travel" - An Interview with Rick Steves Rick Steves Interview on Why We Travel Join Us! Join our Facebook G...2021-07-2059 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Vietnam Travel TipsFor this minisode, Stephanie is joined by travel writer Emily Lush, who lived in Vietnam for a year, to discuss our best tips for traveling to Vietnam. We chat about Vietnamese food and cuisine, scams, and why we absolutely adore this country. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. How to See Vietnam in 3 Weeks S...2021-07-0729 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Worst Travel Fails, Part 2For this minisode, we chat about more of the worst things that have gone wrong on our travels that we *mostly* caused ourselves! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 2021-06-2733 minRick Steves Over BrunchAndalucía: The Best of Southern SpainIn this episode, Bri joins Chris to discuss the 2010 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "Andalucía: The Best of Southern Spain." Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 2021-06-211h 10Rick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: The Road Trip Survival Guide with Rob TaylorFor this minisode, Stephanie interviews Rob Taylor, the author of The Road Trip Survival Guide, about road trip tips and his new book. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. Guide to th...2021-05-2424 minRick Steves Over BrunchEuropean Easter, Part IIIn this episode, we chat about the second half of the 2016 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "European Easter." Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 2021-05-021h 01Rick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Germany Travel TipsFor this minisode, we share our favorite Germany travel tips! From Bavaria to Berlin to Dresden, here's what you need to know before you visit Germany for the first time. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The Hi...2021-04-1823 minRick Steves Over BrunchEuropean Easter, Part IIn this episode, we chat about the 2016 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "European Easter." We discuss what it's like to be in Europe at Easter, how many Easter Egg painting museums are too many, and how strange it is to see crowds on tv (YouTube) right now. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie C...2021-04-0454 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Worst Travel FailsFor this minisode, we chat the worst things that have gone wrong on our travels that we *mostly* caused ourselves! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 2021-03-2129 minRick Steves Over BrunchRome: Baroque, After DarkIn this episode, we chat about the (now retired) 2001 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Rome: Baroque, After Dark." We discuss the difference between older Rick Steves episodes and later ones, the luscious fashion-sense of late nineties Italians, and just how much we are missing Italian food! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig2021-03-0750 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Best Travel TV ShowsFor this minisode, we chat about our favorite travel TV shows besides Rick Steves' Europe. While it feels a little blasphemous, it was fun! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 2021-02-2122 minRick Steves Over BrunchIran: Historic CapitalsIn this episode, we chat about the 2009 episode of Rick Steve's Europe, "Iran: Historic Capitals." We chat about Iranian food, following Rick's Iran itinerary, and how we would use Rick's show to plan our own Iran travel. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & O...2021-02-1551 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Favorite Travel Movies, part IIIn this minisode, we each share a few more of our favorite travel movies. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast. 2021-02-0121 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Travel Predictions for 2021In this minisode, we discuss our predictions for travel in 2021. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast.2021-01-2430 minRick Steves Over BrunchWhy We TravelIn this episode, we chat about the brand new Rick Steves’ Europe special “Why We Travel.” We chat about why he released the special right now and why we are so glad he did. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His new podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. 2021-01-1844 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Favorite Travel Movies, part IIn this minisode, we each share our favorite travel movies. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast. 2020-12-2823 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Tips for Hiking in EuropeIn this minisode, we each share our best tips for hiking in Europe. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast. 2020-12-2118 minRick Steves Over BrunchEuropean Festivals IIIn this episode, we chat about the second half of the 2018 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “European Festivals I.” We chat what festival travel might look like going forward, tips for visiting European Christmas Markets, and why this episode was the perfect one for us to watch as our last episode of 2020. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His new podcast I'm Anxious About. Ste...2020-12-0654 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: European Road Trip Ideas, pt. 2In this minisode, we will each share our three more European road trip ideas for a total of six additional epic road trips in Europe you can plan! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast. 2020-11-2919 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: European Train Travel TipsIn this minisode, we each share our best tips for traveling Europe by rail. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast. 2020-11-1518 minRick Steves Over BrunchMilan and Lake ComoIn this episode, we chat about the 2006 episode of Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Milan and Lake Como.” We discuss tips for visiting DaVinci's The Last Supper, why Milanese food is different than what you'll see in Southern Italy, and if Milan is the Manhattan of Italy. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Chris's suggested Italy itinerary. His new podcast I'm Anxious...2020-11-0255 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Stalking ChernobylIn this minisode, Stephanie interviews Darmon Richter, author of the fabulous new book, Chernobyl: A Stalker's Guide. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account Darmon Richter: Get the book at the Publisher's Website or on Amazon The Bohemian Blog Follow Darmon on Twitter Stephanie's Chernobyl Guides What Chernobyl Looks Like Today 10 Things to Know Before You Tour Chernobyl What to Pack for Ukraine & Chernobyl Packing List Best Books about Chernobyl For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Fi...2020-10-2836 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Countries We Wish Rick Would CoverIn this minisode, we will each share our top three countries we wish Rick Steves would cover on "Rick Steves' Europe." Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast. 2020-10-1829 minRick Steves Over BrunchThe Story of Fascism in Europe, Part IIIn this episode, we chat about the second half of the 2018 history special of Rick Steves’ Europe “The Story of Fascism in Europe.” We discuss the upcoming US election, parallels between the early 21st century and today, and our favorite book recommendations so you can dive deeper into this topic. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His new podcast I'm Anxious...2020-10-0452 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: European Road Trip IdeasIn this minisode, we will each share our top three European road trip ideas for a total of six potential epic road trips in Europe you can plan! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast. 2020-09-2027 minRick Steves Over BrunchThe Story of Fascism in Europe, Part IIn this episode, we chat about the first half of the 2018 history special of Rick Steves’ Europe “The Story of Fascism in Europe.” We discuss parallels between Europe in the early twentieth century and the world today, how to seek out experiences in Europe where you will learn about this chapter in history, and the legacy of Fascism in modern Europe. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at trave...2020-09-0651 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: Where to Go in Europe in WinterIn this minisode, European vacation ideas for three kinds of Europe winter trips: Christmas markets, winter sports, and winter sun. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast. 2020-08-3024 minRick Steves Over BrunchMinisode: When to Go on a Guided Day Trip & When to DIY Your OwnIn this minisode, we discuss when you want to pay for a guided group tour and when it's better to do it yourself. This is about important day trips in Europe, but also applies to trips all over the world. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wond...2020-08-1623 minRick Steves Over BrunchItaly's Amalfi CoastIn this episode, we chat about the 2006 episode of Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Italy's Amalfi Coast.” We discuss when is the best time to visit the Amalfi coast, the magic of limoncello, and how to pick the best Amalfi hotel room. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Chris's suggested Italy itinerary. His new podcast I'm Anxious Abou...2020-08-021h 23Rick Steves Over BrunchMinisode 1: Europe's Most Underrated CitiesIn our first minisode, we explain what they are, why we are doing them, and jump right in to cover our first topic. Stephanie and Chris each list our top three underrated European cities. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonder...2020-07-1226 minRick Steves Over BrunchNaples and PompeiiIn this episode, we chat about the 2006 episode of Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Naples and Pompeii.” We discuss tips for visiting Pompeii, what to eat in Naples, and pickpockets in Italy. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 2020-07-081h 14Rick Steves Over BrunchCovid ConversationsIn this episode, Stephanie and Chris stop to chat about how Coronavirus and Covid-19 are affecting travel. We chat about our own mental health and careers, what to expect from the travel industry's recovery, and how the pandemic might change how we travel in the future. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Ultimate Ontario Stephanie Craig Hi...2020-05-2832 minRick Steves Over BrunchStockholmNote: this episode was recorded BEFORE the international Covid-19 response shut down most travel in Europe and North America. In this episode, Allison Green covers for Stephanie to talk all about the 2010 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Stockholm.” Chris and Allison talk about travel to Sweden, eating reindeer, and ice bars! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch2020-04-0557 minRick Steves Over BrunchLisbon and the AlgarveIn this episode, Allison Green covers for Stephanie to talk all about the 2004 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Lisbon and the Algarve.” Chris and Allison talk about travel to Lisbon, how delicious Portuguese food is, and how much Lisbon has changed in the nearly two decades since this episode was filmed. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Lisbon Itinerary Day Trip to Sintra2020-03-061h 03Rick Steves Over BrunchEuropean ChristmasIn this special Christmas episode, we chat about the 2005 Rick Steves’ Europe PBS special “European Christmas.” We talk about visiting European Christmas markets, the magic of Christmas food in Europe, and the right and wrong way to watch this special. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Stephanie Craig History...2019-12-221h 07Rick Steves Over BrunchGreek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and RhodesIn this episode, we chat about the 2018 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes.” We talk about the ethics of cruising, our favorite Greek island travel experiences, and why we like traveling Greece off-season. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Stephanie Craig History Fangirl What to Pack for Greec...2019-12-031h 16Rick Steves Over BrunchLondon: Mod and TradIn this episode, we chat about the 2004 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “London: Mod and Trad.” We'll talk about the British Museum, exploring the South Bank, and if there's enough "Mod" mixed in with the "Trad." Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 2019-11-041h 18Rick Steves Over BrunchEuropean Travel Skills: Part IIIn this episode, we chat about the 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “European Travel Skills: Part II.” Jason Moore from the Zero to Travel podcast joins Chris for a VERY SPECIAL episode discussing all things packing, travel safety, and how much trip planning is enough (and how much is too much). Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Jason Moore Zero to Travel2019-10-081h 22Rick Steves Over BrunchPragueIn this episode, we chat about the 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Prague.” Allison Green (from Sofia Adventures and Eternal Arrival) fills in for Stephanie to chat with Chris about Prague, a city Allison lived in back in 2009 and recently got to revisit. They chat about if British stag parties are ruining Prague, Czech beer, and more! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Allison G...2019-09-221h 11Rick Steves Over BrunchParis: Regal and IntimateIn this episode, we chat about the 2012 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Paris: Regal and Intimate.” We'll talk about how great it is to grocery shop in Paris, how art museums are being recontextualized over colonial acquisitions, and how to enjoy Paris travel in a more relaxed, atmospheric manner. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Stephanie Craig History Fangirl...2019-08-251h 38Rick Steves Over BrunchPortugal's HeartlandIn this episode, we chat about the 2018 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Portugal's Heartland.” We'll talk about our favorite Portuguese wines, if the Duoro Valley is the prettiest place on Earth, and why a Portuguese road trip is always a good idea. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures 2019-08-061h 12Rick Steves Over BrunchAn Interview with Rick Steves!In this episode, we interview the man himself, Rick Steves about all things travel! We share listener questions, talk about the ethics of travel and climate change, how to avoid lines in Europe, what we can expect from future episodes of the show, and more. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Show Notes Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Stephanie Craig Histo...2019-07-0956 minRick Steves Over BrunchRome: Back-Street Riches *With Rick Steves!*In this episode, we chat about the 2012 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Rome: Back-Street Riches” with the travel legend, Rick Steves himself! We'll talk about how much Italian food is too much, Rick's philosophy on action shots, and the single best Rome travel tip you need to hear before hitting the city. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto! Stephanie Craig Histor...2019-06-231h 20Rick Steves Over BrunchDublin and Mystical Side-TripsIn this episode, we chat about the 2003 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Dublin and Mystical Side-Trips.” We discuss Dublin's amazing museum scene, how to earn a certificate in pouring a Guinness, and whether there's just too much to do in Dublin for a single episode. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 2019-06-091h 09Rick Steves Over BrunchEuropean Festivals IIn this episode, we chat about the 2018 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “European Festivals I.” We chat about how festival travel is different from regular travel, how not to be a jerk when you're at a religious event, and why Greek fireworks have a safety warning issued by the US State Department. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Seeing the Kukeri at the Surva Festival 2019-05-291h 13Rick Steves Over BrunchRome: Baroque BrillianceIn this episode, we chat about the 2012 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Rome: Baroque Brilliance.” Note: This episode was recorded in March and is being released now due to technical issues with the editing process of the episode. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 2019-05-201h 01Rick Steves Over BrunchSalzburg and SurroundingsIn this episode, we chat about the 2006 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Salzburg and Surroundings.” We discuss apple strudel, how Chris made it to almost thirty years-old without seeing The Sound of Music, and how many action shots Rick packed into this episode. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 2019-05-1351 minRick Steves Over BrunchWhen Chris Met Rick at the "Travel as a Political Act" Talk in TorontoHoly cow, Chris met Rick in Toronto after listening to Rick's talk on his book "Travel as a Political Act." For this episode, Chris shares some of Rick's insights from the lecture and we discuss our thoughts. Plus, find out exactly what happened when Chris met Rick. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. For more, find us: Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures - A Balkan Travel Blog Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Ultimate Ontario - C...2019-03-171h 01Rick Steves Over BrunchAmsterdamIn this episode, we chat about the 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Amsterdam.” We discuss Dutch cuisine, the ethics of AirBnB, and why Stephanie ended up running through the streets of Amsterdam fleeing an imaginary Jason Bourne-style killer. Plus Rick gets candid about marijuana. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 2019-03-031h 15Rick Steves Over BrunchThe Best of IsraelIn this episode, we chat about the 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “The Best of Israel.” We discuss the similarities between Arabic and Israeli cuisine (hint: indistinguishable to the layman), chat about the political impact Rick makes with even having episodes like these, and why travel to Israel is a good idea no matter what your religion or political views are. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 2019-02-171h 09Rick Steves Over BrunchBudapest: The Best of HungaryIn this episode, we chat about the 2004 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Budapest: The Best of Hungary.” We discuss why the Terror House Museum is one of the best in the world, the delicious Hungarian cuisine, and whether or not you should go on a Danube river cruise. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch A Triple Crown of Elegance (for Dreamscapes Magazine) Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Traveling to Budapest's UNESCO World Heritage Site 2019-01-131h 24Rick Steves Over BrunchEuropean Travel Skills: Part IIn this episode, we chat about the 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe episode "European Travel Skills: Part I .” We discuss tricks and tips for renting cars, why we avoid trains at times, and we enjoy Rick Steves' without his shirt on. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch The 26 Most Beautiful Cities in Germany: A Germany Itinerary Meaningful Travel for Seniors: International Opportunities and Courses Ten Poetic Postcards Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 21 Things to Know Before Traveling to Germany: Tips& Advi...2018-12-301h 14Rick Steves Over BrunchBerlinIn this episode, we chat about the 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Berlin.” We discuss why Berlin is a great place to get Turkish food, why Berlin is one of the best cities to visit museums, and how it might be the best world-class city for the budget-minded traveler. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch The 26 Most Beautiful Cities in Germany: A Germany Itinerary Meaningful Travel for Seniors: International Opportunities and Courses Ten Poetic Postcards Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 21 T...2018-12-161h 13Rick Steves Over BrunchLondon: Royal and RambunctiousIn this episode, we chat about the 2000 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “London: Royal and Rambunctious.” For this episode, we're joined by friend and special guest Chris Christensen, host of the Amateur Traveler podcast. We'll chat about what has changed (and what hasn't) in the twenty years since this episode was filmed, London's much-improved cuisine, and what exactly is going on during that theater scene. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch The Best Literature Study Abroad Programs (for Go Overseas) How to Study Abroad as a Literature Major (for...2018-12-021h 11Rick Steves Over BrunchThe Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran IslandsIn this episode, we chat about the 2002 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands.” We'll chat about how whether or not you should visit the Aran Islands, what it's like driving through the Burren, and how much time is too much time to spend in a high school gym. Plus, we get to meet Rick's kids! For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Visiting the "EPIC Museum" - Dublin's Irish Emigration Museum 8 Must-Try Foods and Drinks While Studying Abroad in Irelan...2018-11-181h 17Rick Steves Over BrunchRome: Ancient GloryIn this episode, we chat about the 2012 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Rome: Ancient Glory.” We'll chat about how this episode is different than Rick's typical style, whether "Italy at night" qualifies as an emotion, and how much gelato is too much gelato. Plus, we have a long chat about Chris's "Canadian laugh." For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch 101 Travel Tips Touring the Towns of Tuscany Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 101 Epic History Travel Ideas The Roman Forum (podcast epi...2018-11-041h 10Rick Steves Over BrunchThe Best of SloveniaIn this episode, we chat about the 2010 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “The Best of Slovenia.” We'll chat about Ljubljana's charming architecture, discuss how many days are the right amount to spend at Lake Bled, and Stephanie will dish about her Slovenian beef tartare horror store. Spoiler alert: Slovenia might be the most fairy-tale-esque country in Europe. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch The Streets of Piran 5 Reasons Going to Salzburg from Lake Bled was the Perfect Spontaneous Decision Stephanie Craig Histor...2018-10-211h 06Rick Steves Over BrunchBulgariaIn this episode, we chat about the 2016 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Bulgaria.” We'll debate whether Sofia or Plovdiv is the best city in the country, talk about what it's like to visit Budludzha today, and swoon at Rick's updated interpretation of Dad jeans. Plus, shopska salads! For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch The Rila Deal The Candlelight Cathedral - Saint Alexander Nevsky's Cathedral Looking Back on a Remarkable 2017 Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures (Stephanie & Allison's Balkan Trav...2018-09-301h 11
The History Fangirl PodcastThe Great Kazakh FamineOn today’s episode of the History Fangirl Podcast, we talk with renowned travel blogger Megan Starr, whom we spoke to a few months back about Kiev. But this week, we’re talking in person, in Kazakhstan, at the site of the memorial to the Great Kazakh Famine, a historical event which not many people know about in the West but looms large in the history of Kazakhstan. And, we both have recovered from the Kazakhstani flu that has been going around, so we’re ready to get rolling! The Great Famine We’ve talked before a...2018-09-1900 minRick Steves Over BrunchHighlights of Paris, Eiffel and Monet to Crème BrûléeIn this episode, we chat about the 2004 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Highlights of Paris, Eiffel and Monet to Crème Brûlée.” We’ll talk about the number one mistake first-time tourists make in the city, the do's and don'ts of riding the metro without getting your pockets picked, and whether Rick should have worn that mustard yellow shirt. Plus, we'll theorize what happened to knock the most famous museum in Paris off of Rick's itinerary. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Basking in the French Countryside with Château L...2018-09-161h 06The History Fangirl PodcastThe World Nomad GamesThis week’s episode is something a little different. I am in Isyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, covering the World Nomad Games, a festival of sports that’s sort of like the Olympics for nomadic peoples. The sports, though, are way more interesting than, say, basketball. My first interview this episode is with the co-captain of the American Kok Boru team (I’ll explain later), and the sports include horse archery, tug of war, arm wrestling and more. I have a whole slew of interviews in this week’s episode, and next week we’ll dive into what makes these games so special, a...2018-09-0300 minRick Steves Over BrunchVenice: City of DreamsIn this episode, we chat about the 2012 Rick Steves' Europe episode "Venice: City of Dreams." We'll talk about bad Italian pronunciations, debate whether overtourism or climate change poses a bigger threat to Venice's future, and marvel at Rick's ability to stand up in a gondola. Plus, Rick's Italy sweater makes its first appearance on the podcast. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Touring the Towns of Tuscany Expo Milan 2015 (Video) Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 5 Books to Read...2018-09-0257 minThe History Fangirl PodcastThe Massacre at SrebrenicaLast year, Alex Cruikshanks came on the show to talk about Belgrade, a really detailed and wide-ranging episode. And we had such a great time, he’s back again to talk about more recent history in Yugoslavia, specifically the brutal massacre at Srebrenica. Yugoslavia, as anyone who was alive in the 1990s knows, was falling apart in the early part of the decade. The Bosnian War was raging, and in 1995, some 8,000 Bosniaks, mostly men and boys, were killed. What led up to this genocide, how could something like this happen in our recent history, and what has been the fa...2018-08-2700 minThe History Fangirl PodcastThe Strangely Competitive History of the CN TowerEvery city has that one landmark that seems like a tourist trap and practically begs you not to visit. For me, that was the CN Tower in Toronto. I didn’t go near it the first time I visited the city, and the second time, this past July, I planned to steer clear. But it turns out the joke was on me, as the CN Tower is an amazing building with a funny, competitive and ingenious bit of Canadian history. My guest today is Christopher Mitchell, who not only knows a lot about Toronto’s landmark, but is also the...2018-08-2000 minRick Steves Over BrunchRomaniaIn this episode, we chat about the 2016 Rick Steves' Europe episode "Romania." We'll talk about Romania beyond Dracula and castles, the difference between hornica and tuica, and how much polenta is too much polenta. Plus, we're still awestruck at how well Rick rides around in a horse-drawn cart. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch The One Food You Must Try in Romania The Most Epic Castle I've Ever Seen Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Traveling to Ciocanesti, Bucovina's Painted Vill...2018-08-1957 minThe History Fangirl PodcastTraveling the Green BookIn the first half of the 20th century, the automobile became a symbol of freedom to American families. Middle-class families able to afford their own car were no longer restricted to train or bus timetables, and the great American road trip was born. But for black Americans, this new freedom collided with old hatred, prejudices and dangers. The road trip’s appeal called to everyone equally, but not everyone was treated equally. African Americans began using “the Green Book,” a guide to places that were friendly to them along their journey. In September, I met Tamiko Harvey, the travel blogge...2018-08-1300 minThe History Fangirl PodcastThe Best of The History Fangirl Podcast's First YearWe did it! Next week will mark a full year of publishing The History Fangirl Podcast, and this week marks the 50th episode, so it felt like the right time to do a retrospective of the first 12 months of the show. My producer picked a handful of his favorite clips (it was too hard for me to pick!) from the past year, and so this episode looks back on some of the fun and fascinating stories my amazing guests have told. As we wrap up this year and focus on the next one, I do want to say that...2018-08-0800 minRick Steves Over BrunchPoland Rediscovered: Kraków, Auschwitz, and WarsawIn this episode, we chat about the 2004 Rick Steves' Europe episode "Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz, and Warsaw." We'll talk about Stephanie's love of Salt Mines, Chris's love of Polish vodka, and whether or not Krakow is the best surviving medieval city in Europe today. Plus we'll talk about the importance for travelers to come here to learn about the legacy of the Holocaust while acknowledging that this is an emotional and personal journey that takes time to process and contextualize. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch 10 Things I've Lea...2018-08-0550 minThe History Fangirl PodcastPhiladelphia's Elfreth's AlleyPhiladelphia is by far one of my favorite American cities. I used to live there and run a photo-a-day website there, and it’s one of the best cities to live in if you’re a history buff. On today’s episode, we talk about the amazing Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continually lived-on residential street in the country (hard to fit that on a title belt, but still pretty cool). I had the chance to take a tour of the street with the Elfreth’s Alley Association’s Board Member Brittany Thomas. If you have an interest in early Americ...2018-07-3000 minThe History Fangirl PodcastAtlanta’s Ponce City MarketOne of the fascinating things about the city of Atlanta, Georgia is how often it has had to change and adapt to forces around it. Sometimes it’s gone kicking and screaming, and sometimes it’s forged its own path. Because it’s arguably undergone more major cultural and economic changes than most American cities, it’s a great opportunity to study the evolution of American life. Specifically, we’re talking today about the Ponce City Market, formerly the Sears and Roebuck building, which is a great example of how business models come and go, how commerce affects cultural life, and...2018-07-2300 minRick Steves Over BrunchBonus! Istanbul's Grand BazaarChris got married! Congratulations!!! Weddings are hectic! Chris needed to take a week off to deal with all of the wonderful errands that weddings require during their lead-up. Therefore, instead of bringing you a brand new episode of Rick Steves Over Brunch, here's a throwback to the time when Chris was a guest on Stephanie's other show, "The History Fangirl Podcast," where we talk all about Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. Think of it as a companion to the RSOB episode "Istanbul." For more, find us: Chris Mit...2018-07-2200 minThe History Fangirl PodcastBonus! PetraThe last three weeks have been crazy, and I haven't been able to record anything new. My apologies for the delay! As a quick explanation, I found out that I had to move out of my apartment with only ten days left in the country to deal with packing up my place before heading off for three weeks traveling around North America. This ate up all of my work time. Never fear, as new episodes will be back next week! For today, please enjoy this interview I did for The Wonders of...2018-07-1600 minRick Steves Over BrunchIstanbulIn this episode, we chat about the 2008 Rick Steves' Europe episode "Istanbul." We'll talk about how much Istanbul has changed in the past ten years, ponder if Turkish breakfast is the best meal on earth, and give Rick his due for nearly baring it all in the Turkish baths. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch What to do in Istanbul, From Must-Dos to Lesser-Known Gems (for Intrepid) Istanbul through Instagram (2014-2017) Kötü the Istanbul Kitty Stephanie Craig History...2018-07-081h 08The History Fangirl PodcastEngland's Roman BathsThe town of Bath in England is famous for many things. It was the setting for one of Chaucer’s most famous stories from The Canterbury Tales, “The Wife of Bath’s Tale,” it was a Georgian pleasure town and its hot springs have attracted people to it since Neolithic times. However, for most history lovers, interest in the town begins with the Roman baths and its status as one of the most fascinating Roman ruin sites in Great Britain. My guest today is David Crowther, host of the History of England Podcast. We talk about how the Romans came to...2018-06-2700 minRick Steves Over BrunchCopenhagenIn this episode, we chat about the 2008 Rick Steves' Europe episode "Copenhagen." We'll talk about how Rick throws shade on the Swedes, whether or not drinking Aqua vitae qualifies as an action shot, and why neither Stephanie nor Chris longs for Danish food. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch 10 Photos that Capture Copenhagen Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Roskilde: The Vikings Go to Denmark2018-06-2450 minThe History Fangirl PodcastBarcelona’s Groundbreaking Trans MonumentWhen traveling, or thinking of where to visit to memorialize civil rights events and advances, it’s all too easy for straight people to forget about LGBTQ monuments. That’s partially because of the lack of proper sites memorializing LGBTQ rights. But on today’s episode of the History Fangirl Podcast, I talk with someone who completely changed my perspective on travel. We’re talking with José Ramón Harvey of the travel blog My Normal Gay Life about the Barcelona transsexual monument in Parc de la Ciutadella, how and why it was created, and why it is unfortunately so singula...2018-06-1800 minThe History Fangirl PodcastThe Lost History of the Black PioneersOn today’s episode of the History Fangirl Podcast, we discuss an aspect of history that, I don’t mind saying, was a total blind spot for me. I was so honored to talk with Anna-Lisa Cox, an adjunct member of the History Department and fellow at Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research. She’s also the author of the new book, The Bone and the Sinew of the Land, about the free African-American pioneers who helped settle American frontier. It’s a fascinating discussion about how the settlements were formed, the challenges faced by the fami...2018-06-1100 minRick Steves Over BrunchBelfast and the Best of Northern IrelandIn this episode, we chat about the 2004 Rick Steves' Europe episode "Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland." We'll talk about how amazing a full Irish breakfast is, discuss the changes Belfast has undergone in the fifteen years since this episode was shot, and marvel at Rick's solid jacket choices. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Visiting the "Epic Museum" Dublin's Irish Emigration Museum Clyde Hall: Ontario Bed and Breakfast Done Right Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Belfast and the Tr...2018-06-1056 minThe History Fangirl PodcastWhat happened at ChernobylOn today’s episode of the History Fangirl Podcast, we talk with a woman on a quest to visit every country on the planet, Jessica Elliott of How Dare She. And this week, Jessica and I talk about Chernobyl, a word that signifies a place, a devastating catastrophe, and a cultural moment that has resonated long after the explosion of the nuclear power plant there. We talk about the early days of Chernobyl, the small city of Pripyat, and of course the infamous meltdown. Jessica has a journalists’ ear for both truth-telling and storytelling, and I think you’re really...2018-06-0400 minThe History Fangirl PodcastKiev: Beauty through TumultOn today’s episode of the History Fangirl Podcast, we talk with renowned travel blogger Megan Starr, who has carved out a fascinating niche in the travel world as an expert in the post-Soviet countries, particularly Ukraine. As Megan tells me, Kiev is a city that has been conquered and taken over and claimed so many times across its history, its own culture reflects those who have occupied the city in the past. We talk about Ukraine’s struggle for independence, why it’s in the news recently in both the East and the West, and where and how to tra...2018-05-2800 minRick Steves Over BrunchViennaIn this episode, we chat about the 2006 Rick Steves' Europe episode "Vienna." We discuss the highs and lows of the Austrian food scene, how to rock a Vienna Christmas market, and get meta about the definition of museums. Plus we have some harsh things to say about the cold open on this one. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch 5 Reasons Going to Salzburg was the Perfect Spontaneous Decision A Triple Crown of Classic Elegance: Prague, Vienna, and Budapest Stephanie Craig Hist...2018-05-2750 minThe History Fangirl PodcastNo Place Like It: A History of SingaporeOn today’s episode of the History Fangirl Podcast, we talk with Ravi Mehta, host of The Wealth of Nations podcast. If you’ve ever traveled through southeast Asia, you know the one place you do not want to stop is Singapore, unless you’re flush with cash. How did this small nation on the Malay peninsula come to have such a crazy economy? Ravi walks us through the history of Singapore, how it got to where it is today, and where it’s headed. If you want to talk Singapore, you have to talk to an economist, and we’re so...2018-05-2100 minThe History Fangirl PodcastJosiah Henson and the Underground RailroadI lived in South Philadelphia for seven years, and knew very little about the area’s connection to the Civil War or the Underground Railroad. But just a couple years ago, I read a story about how a house not far from where I used to live was actually visited by Harriet Tubman. And I think this is how many Americans live, right on top of history, particularly the history of the Civil War and the Underground Railroad, and don’t even realize it. My guest today, Jared Brock, author of The Road to Dawn: Josiah Henson and the Stor...2018-05-1400 minRick Steves Over BrunchAthens and Side-TripsIn this episode, we chat about the 2008 Rick Steves' Europe episode "Athens and Side-Trips." No one holds a gyro or rocks green-on-green quite like Rick Steves. We break down the episode's cold open, best stunts, and fabulous guests while throwing in our own take on Athens travel and discussing how travel in Greece has changed in the past ten years with new museums while keeping the food scene classic. For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch How to Have a Luxury Mykonos Holiday while on a Budget...2018-05-1355 minRick Steves Over BrunchBarcelona and CatalunyaIn this episode, we chat about the classic Rick Steves's Europe episode "Barcelona and Catalunya." When considering which episode to start with for our first show, we had to go to an old throwback, "Barcelona and Catalunya," which highlights both the beauty of the region but also has some of Rick's best stunt work (he pops out of an egg FFS. What can't that man do?) Ricks Steves' Barcelona is one of beautiful parks, delicious drinks, and so many toothpicks. Plus we throw in our own Barcelona travel tips and break down the current Barcelona tourism situation (hint: it's...2018-04-291h 03Rick Steves Over BrunchStart Here!Travel writers Stephanie Craig and Christopher Mitchell chat about episodes of the classic travel tv show, Rick Steves' Europe.2018-04-2806 minThe History Fangirl PodcastThe Lost History of AngkorAngkor, along with its most famous temple Angkor Wat, is one of the most unique places in the world. The French claim to have discovered it when Cambodia was part of French Indochina, but like so many “lost” places the locals always knew about it. However, much of what we know about the ancient city comes from inscriptions and other artwork on the temple. And because the jungle climate much of the other information we have about the city may be lost forever, but we do know that it was the largest pre-industrial city in the history of the worl...2018-03-2600 minThe History Fangirl PodcastThe Grand PlaceBrussels, Belgium is an often-overlooked city, with neighboring capitals of Amsterdam and Paris stealing the spotlight. But Belgium is definitely much more than just great beer and chocolate. My guest today is Drew Vahrenkamp of The Wonders of the World podcast, and we sit down to chat about Brussels’ La Grand-Place, or Grand Place, the city’s central square. Drew is a self-described Belgiumphile, having studied there while in business school. As he told me, on his first trip to Brussels, he just decided to head to the center of the city to see what was there and was blow...2018-01-2200 minThe History Fangirl PodcastRila MonasteryIt’s hard for me to describe how much I love Rila Monastery. I sat down with Eric Halsey, the host of the “Bulgarian History Podcast” to talk about this amazing 10th century Byzantine Monastery, located in the Rila Mountains, near Sofia, Bulgaria. I have visited Rila Monastery on several occasions, so I welcomed the chance to hear more about the history of Bulgaria, how this place came to be, and how the monastery became a symbol of pride and resiliency for the Bulgarian People. I hope this conversation motivates you to visit the monastery for yourself. It’s an amazi...2017-08-1400 minThe History Fangirl PodcastStart HereThis episode is a quick intro to the History Fangirl Podcast, an interview podcast about great historic places for the history enthusiast or future traveler. Stephanie Craig is a history and travel blogger. She writes at historyfangirl.com.2017-08-1200 min