Travel with Rick Steves

377 Cruising the Bosphorus; Adriatic Coast; French Impressionism

06 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Hear about how the Bosphorus — the busy shipping canal that separates the European side of Istanbul from Asia — is a sentimental favori...

305a Radio Shangri-La in Bhutan; Tibet on the Edge; Pico Iyer: Lonely Places

30 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Napoli tells us about the Himalayas and her time helping to start a radio station in Bhutan. Photographer Phil Borges describes how much things h...

376 Midwestern Road Food; A European Education; Travel Serendipity

23 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Road Food experts Jane and Michael Stern share their favorite comfort food discoveries, including sour cream raisin pie, from road trips across the Mi...

375 Prague's Coronation Way; Portugal's Algarve; Drive Me Wild

16 Aug 2014

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Hear how you can view ten centuries of architecture along the Coronation Way in Old Town Prague. Find out about the Algarve region of Portugal where t...

374 What's New in Amsterdam; Swiss Mix; Adventure Sports in Spain

09 Aug 2014

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Find out what's new in Amsterdam, including all the changes at the city's recently renovated art museums. Then hear how Switzerland pulls neighboring ...

373 Isles of Britain; Scottish Secession; Challenges for Working Women in Europe

02 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Clunes, star of the Doc Martin TV series, tells us what he discovered while filming a documentary on the far flung outposts and islands that su...

285a Italian Food Culture; The Perfect Tuscan Picnic

26 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Italian food expert, Fred Plotkin, takes us wide-eyed visitors deeper into the culture of enjoying a good meal in Italy. Jamie Blair Gould, a tour gui...

372 Albania; Walking Vienna; Living as a Borderless European

19 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Hear why Albania ranks high for seasoned travelers on the list of places to discover as it emerges from decades of isolation. Get tips for enjoying th...

371 French Riviera; The Discovery of France; Paris Day Trips

12 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

French tour guides share tips for enjoying the highlights of the glittering Côte d'Azur, as well as recommendations for elegant day trips from P...

370 New York City Like a Local; Savannah; Key West

05 Jul 2014

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Discover a great American getaway as Pauline Frommer shares some of her favorite tips for enjoying New York City like a local, and hear about the plea...

369 Aniakchak Alaska; Bird Brains; Japan Inc.

28 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If you had wings, where would you fly? Learn how studying the remarkable intelligence of birds can take you around the world, and even teach us wha...

368 London Update; Village Turkey; Cruising into St. Petersburg

21 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Hear what Londoners have nicknamed the latest skyscrapers popping up around their city, and get tips for exploring the lesser-known parts of Turkey, w...

367 Driving In Europe; Getting Around Ireland; Exploring Provence

14 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Cruise your way around Provence and Ireland: We'll look at your options for getting around the Emerald Isle, and for exploring the floral landscapes a...

366 Our Correspondent in India; The World of Madhur Jaffrey; Chaos, Italian Style

07 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Get a personal look at India: BBC reporter Nick Bryant tells us what he learned about Indian society while he was stationed in New Delhi, and actre...

284a Diving Adventures; Instant Cities; Unconquered Amazon

31 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This show goes to great depths: A diving enthusiast highlights the underwater world, from the turquoise coasts of Central America to the cold jade wat...

365 World War One Sites in Britain and the Balkans; Southern American Road Food

24 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

To mark the centenary of the start of World War I, we'll hear how the British are remembering the Great War, and what's afoot in London this year, whe...

364 Monaco; Norway's Fjord Country; Travel Faux Pas

17 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Get tips for enjoying the scenic fjord country of Norway, currently celebrating its 200 years as a nation. Then listen in as we chat about what makes ...

286a Mother's Day: Sweet Home Croatia; An American Mother in Paris

10 May 2014

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Do a little vicarious traveling for Mother's Day: Listen in as American author Jennifer Wilson describes her experience of relocating her family to th...

363 Scottish Homecoming; A Troubadour's Scotland

03 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a generous dose of convivial banter about Scotland: We'll hear all about this year's Scottish "Homecoming," then get insider tips for enjo...

324a Journeying with "The People's Guide to Mexico"; Dutch Treats and Eurovision Fever

26 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy Mexico and the Netherlands like you're one of the family: The authors of "The People's Guide to Mexico" share tips for making your next trip sou...

362 Disappearing Places and Art in Place in the Americas; Sacred New Mexico

19 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as we chat about experiencing impressive site-specific art in the Americas, then learn about endangered heritage sites in Latin America and ...

361 Remembering the Titanic; Jewish Prague; Global Peacebuilding

12 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how Ireland is displaying its connections with the infamous Titanic — in Belfast, where it was built, and in County Cork, its final port o...

360 Joanna Lumley's Travels; Holy Toledo; Good Night and God Bless

05 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

British actress and global traveler Joanna Lumley tells Rick why her family is revered in Bhutan, then Spanish tour guides describe the highlights of ...

306a Germany Faux-Pas; Ferenc Máté's Real Life; Becoming a Road Trip Pilgrim

22 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Author Ferenc Máté shares the rewards of relying on one another, instead of our gadgets, and filmmaker Dan Austin describes how a low-bu...

358 Cuba by Motorcycle; Celtic Middle Earth; Irish Craic

15 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Get a fresh look at Cuba and Ireland: Hear from a motorcycle-tour guide about how Americans can now legally visit Cuba, then learn about the sophistic...

357 Chachapoyas, Peru; Embedded; Exploring Andalucía

08 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we'll learn about the pre-Inca sites of the northern Peru cloud forest, where the tourist crowds of Cuzco are hundreds of miles away. Al...

356 Disappearing Places USA; The Irish Sea

01 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Hear about the threats to iconic places in the United States that the World Monuments Fund has added to its latest "watch list" of endangered places. ...

321a Ask Rick; A Heart for Street Art; Urban Explorers

22 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Meet 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 t...

215a Open Phones: Sick in Europe; Swedish Vacation; Istanbul By Night

18 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Guides from Stockholm and Istanbul recommend getting back to nature in the Swedish countryside, and share tips for enjoying a night on the town in Ist...

355 More Eastern Mediterranean Antiquities; Italy's Instep; Exploring Morocco

15 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Guides from Greece and Egypt share tips for sightseeing the historical highlights of the eastern Mediterranean. Plus, guides from southern Italy and M...

354 The Love of French Cheese; Marrying Into France; West African Homecoming

08 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about a few of the many traditional cheeses that go with the seasons in France. Two authors tell us about the culture shock that comes with marr...

353 Telling the Stories of the Monuments Men; Doc Martin in Cornwall

01 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The heroic efforts of Allied troops known as The Monuments Men are about to be depicted in a major motion picture. Hear how the film's co-author and p...

287a Glasgow; Roman Britain; Pompeii

25 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Get tips for planning a visit to the well-preserved ruins of Pompeii, near Naples. Explore ancient monuments, dating to the Roman Empire and earlier, ...

352 Curry Nation; Java Trekker; Open Phones

18 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The stereotype of bland food in Britain is changing. Actress and cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey tells us how Britain has become a "Curry Nation." Also...

351 Italy On and Off the Rails; Romantic Amalfi Coast

11 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot you can understand about Italy by observing how they operate their rail lines. Author and long-time Verona resident Tim Parks lets us in...

350 Disappearing Places; Ed Viestur's Everest; Vanishing Voices

04 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Hear about some of the heritage sites around the world that are in danger of being destroyed by war, weather, and neglect. Learn what is lost when an...

349 Sochi 2014; Pauline Frommer's New York City; European New Year's Traditions

28 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Find out more about Russia's Black Sea resort city of Sochi and how the Winter Olympic games are affecting local attitudes. Pauline Frommer offers ent...

270b International Christmas Party

21 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Hear about holiday traditions in Wales, Hungary, Sicily, Scotland, and even Santa Fe where locals have unique ways to light up the season. Hear how sc...

348 War Zone Correspondent; Embedded Christmas; Holidays in the Alps; The French Cheese Plate

14 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Take a look at the conflict centers of the world through the lens of a foreign correspondent from the BBC. We hear how Christmas with the troops in A...

347 More Loire Valley Chateau Country; Exploring Brittany; Notorious Royal Marriages

13 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In the Loire Valley in central France, dozens of historic estates are ready to impress you with everything from elaborate gardens and architecture to ...

345 Italy's Decadent Desserts; Respecting the Pasta; Food Markets of Paris

16 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Italian food expert Fred Plotkin delves into the local dessert specialties of Italy, and tells us where you can find the best gelato in the entire cou...

344 South Seas with Robert Louis Stevenson; Changing Bhutan; Modern Sweden

09 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how J. Maarten Troost found contentment and sobriety, sailing in the wake of Robert Louis Stevenson among the South Sea islands. Journalist Lisa ...

343 Destination Space Station; Open Phones: Trek of a Lifetime

02 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A genuinely "down to earth" astronaut tells us what it's like living and working on the International Space Station. Colonel Cady Coleman explains how...

342 Rome After Dark; Underground NYC

26 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

When in Rome, one of the timeless ways to enjoy the city is people-watching and enjoying the night air in one of the city's picturesque public squares...

289a Underground Zanzibar; Rugged Abruzzo Italy; Southeast Asia Overview

19 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Adventure traveler and author Richard Grant describes the craziness he encountered on the island of Zanzibar. A native of small town Italy explains th...

341 Back-Roads Quebec; Cuba Update; Hiking in Germany

12 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

An expert on travel to Cuba explains how their society is changing under Raul Castro's policies, and how Americans can legally get around the embargo ...

263a Looking Up Ancestors in Europe; Irish Roots; Highlights of the Low Countries

28 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rick checks in with European tour guides on researching family history in Ireland, and listeners tell us of their own discoveries meeting relatives in...

339 Mexico Road Trips; 21st-Century Women in Italy; Open Phones: Feedback

21 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The experts from The People's Guide to Mexico offer tips for enjoying an independent road trip to explore Mexico on your own. Hear about the frustrati...

338 Tastes of Italy, Paris, and Basque Country

14 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Your travels can open up your taste buds to entirely new adventures. Guides from Paris and the Basque Country in Spain introduce us to their local foo...

337 Plight of Indigenous Peoples; Beauty in a Broken World; Ever-Evolving Berlin

07 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how Terry Tempest Williams found beauty in a broken world in Italy and where you'd least expect it, in Rwanda. Phil Borges tells us what he's lea...

299a Exploring Art in Southeast Asia and Ireland; Travel Kindnesses

31 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Get better acquainted with Southeast Asia and Ireland through the eyes of its artists. We'll explore how understanding the stories behind paintings, a...

336 Waters of Rome; Ferenc Mate at Sea; Outdoor France

24 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The waters of Rome can provide you with a refreshing way to explore the ancient capitol of the world. Hear how sailing the dangerous waters around Can...

335 Family Croatia; Bumpy Balkans; Exploring Northern Italy

17 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how two travelers immersed themselves in Croatia and its neighbors. Plus, guides from Italy share the highlights of northern Italy, from Milan to...

294a Pico Iyer: A Traveler's Home is a Verb; Cape Town, South Africa

10 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrated author, Pico Iyer, shares how going it alone can actually clue you in to the global village that already surrounds you. Travel writer Will ...

334 Pastoral Britain

03 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Expert guides from southern England chat with Rick and take listener calls about their favorite parts of rural Britain. They'll recommend where to enj...

333 Rock & Roll Roadtrips; Irish Homecoming; Proving Up On the Great Plains

27 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Explore sites that pay homage to some of the icons of rock and roll. Get a heartfelt taste of music traditions in Ireland where a homecoming theme inv...

253a Composer Sites in Europe; Portugal Beyond Lisbon; Eating Adventures

20 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

See how attending a performance at one of Europe's great concert venues can add to your enjoyment of classical music. A guide from Portugal introduces...

332 Regions of France; Chateaux Country; Ancient Stones of Brittany

13 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

France offers visitors a great deal of variety including the vineyards and elegant castles and mansions in the Loire Valley. Hear how the pre-historic...

331 Backroad Scotland; European Politics in Germany; Ghost Dance in Berlin

06 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rick examines today's political scene in Germany and takes a deeper look at the historical ghosts you can stumble on in Berlin. A political organizer ...

330 Variety of American Roadfood; Coastal British Columbia

29 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Barbecue, chili, clam chowder, fresh oysters, and even buckwheat pancakes are a few of Jane and Michael Stern's discoveries that can turn your next Am...

329 Sorrento; A Pilot's Advice; Open Phones: Fun at Any Age

22 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Guides from Sorrento explain how their cliffside city is an easy hop to historical and scenic adventures, and also a great place to relax with a chill...

257a Potsdam; Athens; Open Phones: Favorite Cities

15 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We'll explore the historical riches of Potsdam, Germany, and we'll hear how Athens, Greece has grown into a visitor-friendly destination, complete wit...

328 Road Trips with Lincoln and the Green Book; Flying Happy with Samantha Brown

08 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Get inspired to take a classic American road trip along the Lincoln Trail, from Springfield, Illinois to Gettysburg and the Potomac. We'll also hear a...

327 Fun in Europe: Street Markets in Paris, Beer in Belgium, Caves in Slovenia

01 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rick interviews a guide to the street markets of Paris, where souvenir shopping can be a destination in itself. Hear how the beer in Belgium is so goo...

275a The Pilgrimage of Annie Leibovitz; Open Phones: Extraordinary Travels

25 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Photographer Annie Leibovitz joins us to describe what it meant to zoom in on places and objects from the icons of American culture from Walden Pond t...

326 Exploring Poland; Classical Titans

18 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Guides specializing in eastern and central Europe highlight the charms of Kraków, Poznań, Warsaw, and Gdańsk, where the prices can be as frie...

325 The Desert Wisdom of Terry Tempest Williams; Sahara by Motorbike

11 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Naturalist Terry Tempest Williams tells us why her dedication to the rugged beauty of the Utah wilderness where she lives requires her to speak out on...

324 Journeying with the People's Guide to Mexico; Dutch Treats

04 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how you can enjoy Mexico and the Netherlands like you're one of the family. The authors of The People's Guide to Mexico recommend how to make...

323 Palestine Tourism; No Opportunity Wasted

27 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rick learns about tourism in the Palestinian Territories on the West Bank of the Jordan. Also, the host of The Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan, describes h...

322 Stones of England; Stockholm Al Fresco; The Finnish Sauna

20 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of Stockholm's charm comes from how much land and waterfront is dedicated to parks and public access. We'll also explore the mysteries of the an...

278a The Table Comes First in France; A Taste of Portugal

13 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Five years in France showed Adam Gopnik and his family why the rituals associated with mealtime are often as important to the French as their recipes....

321 Ask Rick; A Heart for Street Art; Urban Explorers

06 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Moses 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 Manhatt...

320 Jeff Greenwald's Nepal; Visiting St Peter's Basilica

30 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Travel writer Jeff Greenwald makes a point to return to Nepal every year and describes how long-held customs are challenged by modern pressures and po...

319 European Rail; American Comfort Food; Open Phones: More Travel Reports

23 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

An expert who advises American travelers on how to best use the passenger rail lines in Europe offers tips for when rail passes are a bargain, and how...

318 Basque Country; Irish Song

16 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rick explores the sites and culture of Basque Country with two guides who have deep family roots in the region. We'll look at the power of music in Ir...

265a Paris Art Scene; Irish Writers; Michelangelo's Florence

09 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how language is a high form of art in Ireland, where the works of its poets and playwrights add color to even the nation's parks and pubs. We'll ...

317 The Inca Trail; Ottoman Turkey; Medieval Castles in Wales

02 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how you can get close to the ancients along the Inca Trail in Peru with tips for enjoying Cuzco and Machu Picchu. We'll also look at the monument...

254a Flirtatious France; Walk Across Israel

23 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist Elaine Sciolino explains the many ways seduction operates as part of day to day life in France. Also, Martin Fletcher describes what a good...

316 Inside Italy's Deep South; Pirates of the Carolinas

16 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Rick examines Sicily and what the "heel, toe and instep" of the boot of Italy has to offer the adventurous traveler. In addition, we'll explore pirate...

315 Falling in Love with Madrid; Romantic Prague; Travel Kindnesses

09 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Local tour guides explain why Madrid and Prague are two of the most romantic cities in Europe. Plus, Rick chats with listeners who share unforgettable...

314 Travel Portraits; Artist's Safari; Africa 54

02 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A portrait photographer shares tips for taking top-notch photos of the people you meet in your travels. A painter shares how going on an artist's safa...

249a Home, High Tea, and Book Lust To Go

19 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Bryson points out what the rooms and items in your house can teach you about the world. Tour guide, Britt Lonsdale, explains your options for enj...

312 Derry Celebrates; Trendy East London; Coastal Croatia

12 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

North Ireland's city of Derry is gearing up to be this year's "U-K City of Culture." We'll find out how concerts and the arts are uniting the Irish. H...

311 The Netherlands, Inside Out; Samantha Brown's Travels; Insider Fun in Europe

05 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist Jonathan Groubert explains what a recent change of government means for the Netherlands.  And Travel Channel host Samantha Brown ...

310 French Wine; Scottish New Year's; Travel Resolutions

29 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

A wine expert from Paris explains how the wine industry operates in France and offers tips for finding the best deals on French wine.  We'll also...

270a International Christmas Party

22 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hear about holiday traditions from Wales and Hungary, Sicily and Scotland.  Learn about the unique ways people light up the season in Santa Fe &m...

228b European Christmas Preparations

15 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Friends from Madrid, Rome, London and Lisbon tell us about their cities' traditions for the Christmas season.  And we’ll hear how the ho...

309 Winter Road Food; The Amazing Race; Open Phones: Holiday Travels

08 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

To keep you well-fed while traveling around the holidays, American Road Food experts Jane and Michael Stern recommend over-the-top dining venues for s...

308 Surviving Sinterklaas; Walk Like a Parisian; Streets of Madrid

01 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how the Dutch and the Swedes get their holiday season started. Get advice for blending in with the locals next time you're in Paris.  Also, ...

186a European Art Outside the Museum; The Monuments Men

24 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to go inside a museum to experience great art. We look at some of the ways Europeans love to embellish their every-day scene.  Als...

307 Irish Cuisine; Taming the Columbia River

17 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's Celtic Tiger economic boom improved the quality and variety of what the Irish like to eat. We'll look at trends in Irish cuisine from its cu...

306 Germany Faux-Pas; Ferenc Mate's Real Life; Becoming a Road Trip Pilgrim

10 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

If texting a phone message is the biggest workout your hands get all day, Ferenc Mate shares the rewards of relying on one another, instead of our gad...

305 Radio Shangri-La in Bhutan; Tibet on the Edge; Pico Iyer: Lonely Places

03 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Napoli tells us about her stint helping to start a radio station in the formerly isolated former-kingdom of Bhutan. Photographer Phil Borges desc...

304 Trick or Treat: Haunted Europe; Haunted America; Sweet Tooth

27 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This week features strange encounters in England and France.  Terrance Zepke describes some of the most haunted places in America that she's inve...

303 Family Vacation in Hungarian Countryside; Open Phones: Family Travel Plans; Basque Country

20 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The countryside of Hungary is a sentimental favorite for relaxing family vacations. Rick gets suggestions for tapping into the recreation Hungarians t...

213a Italy Faux Pas; Tuscany versus Umbria

13 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Helping to melt the age-old rivalries between two popular regions of Italy, locally-based guides help us take a closer look at Tuscany, and its neighb...

302 Turkey’s Black Sea Coast; Sightseeing Skills for the Ancient World; A Walk Through Tangier

06 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

With a little help from expert guides, sightseeing in the ancient world of the Mediterranean takes on a whole new dimension.  We'll also get tips...

301 New Favorite Places To See Before You Die; Teaching Art in Kuwait; Northern Germany

29 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The woman who practically invented the idea of a "bucket list" with her best-seller "One Thousand Places to See Before You Die," updates us on some of...

300 Andrew McCarthy On Location; Fred Plotkin At the Opera; Open Phones-Ask Rick

22 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Follow 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 loc...

260a Western Whitewater Adventures; A Readers Guide for ‘The Grand Tour’; Tapas in Spain

15 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Get your thrills on a whitewater river raft, in the pages of a great novel set in an exotic locale, or sampling the fried pigs ears at a tapas bar in ...