584a My Town; Lidia's Flavors of Italy; Wine Educator
Listeners tell us what makes their hometowns feel special, then the host of the TV show Lidia's...
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584a My Town; Lidia's Flavors of Italy; Wine Educator
Listeners tell us what makes their hometowns feel special, then the host of the TV show Lidia's...
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695 Belgium Pride; Favorite Gardens; Arctic Trails
A native-born Belgian shares what delights him most about his small, but justifiably proud...
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696 For the Love of Guidebooks; The Gulf; Greatest Art In Europe
We look at the must-see paintings, sculptures and historic edifices across Europe. University of...
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697 Sacred Paris; Raising a Family in France; A Place in the World
Author Susan Cahill recommends some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in...
51:06
698 Ready for Christmas Near and Far; Wassailing
In the first of two holiday-themed shows, Rick's guests recall their childhood Christmases in the...
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548b German Christmas Markets; Christmas in Madrid, Sicily, Ireland, Hebrides
We'll hear how the traditional Christmas markets of Germanic Europe set the mood for the season....
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699 New Year's Traditions; New Orleans Originals; David McCullough Tribute
Consider new ideas for greeting the new year by learning about some of the unusual traditions —...
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700 Pleasures of Mexico City; Why We Travel; Classical Music in Europe
A tour guide from Mexico City describes some of the most pleasant surprises he enjoys sharing...
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701 The US Civil Rights Trail; Wild Arctic Svalbard
Hear how the US Civil Rights Trail, with 100 stops across 14 states, was organized to help all...
50:56
702 Touring Bath; Joy of Travel Writing; Ghost Dance in Berlin
Soak in the history and the splendor of Bath, where Georgian architecture and mineral waters make...
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582a Istria; Wee County Louth; Tides
Explore two of Europe's less-crowded scenic peninsulas! Rick visits with local tour guides from...
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703 Yucatan Holiday; Ambassador to Switzerland; Finding Atlantis
Author Mark Adams reveals four possible Mediterranean locations where the legendary lost city of...
51:22
704 Casanova's Venice; China 2023
Historian Laurence Bergreen takes us to 18th-century Venice, when this "Most Serene Republic" had...
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705 Basque and Balkan Carnival; Sicilians; World Lit
The days preceding Ash Wednesday are famous for raucous festivals in many parts of the Western...
51:20
515a Artists of Spain; Being Welsh; Being Bosnian
We look at the top sites to visit, to experience the art of Spain, and witness the groundbreaking...
51:31
706 Budapest Riverwalk; Megalithic Orkney; Travel Kindness
We'll take an audio stroll along the Danube waterfront in elegant, Old World Budapest, then...
50:49
707 Islands of Britain; Italy for Food Lovers; Flavors of Florence
English actor Martin Clunes recommends some of his favorite smaller British isles among the many...
51:13
708 Favorite Tours in Ireland; Celtic Middle Earth; Ireland’s South Coast
Explore the sights of Ireland's south coast, where West Cork offers a wild and scenic alternative...
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607a Bridges and Little Museums of Paris; Burgundy
We'll take an up-close look at some of Paris' most beautiful bridges as well as its most...
51:36
709 America’s Favorite City Parks; Europe’s Great Trails; Egypt 2023
Learn about the thoughtful design behind America's elegant city parks of the 19th century, which...
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