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Learn more from our great guides about the art, culture, food, politics and customs of where they live and work, as they chat with Rick on his radio show, Travel with Rick Steves. Click on the titles below to listen to the guide interviews.
England, Ireland, Scotland | France, Holland, Belgium | Germany
Greece & Turkey | Italy | Scandinavia | Spain
London (Run time: 29:39)
Get an insider's view of London from guide Gillian as she and Rick share pointers on how to get the most out of this crowded, expensive, and amazing city. (Airdate: September 3, 2005)
English Gardens (Run time: 45:22)
Enjoy the world in bloom wandering an English country garden. Rick Steves asks Britain guide Roy about the English passion for elaborate gardens. (Airdate: March 25, 2006)
Wales (Run time: 14:35)
Learn some otherwise undecipherable phrases in the Welsh Celtic language as Rick hears about the charms of Wales from Welsh guide Martin. (Airdate: May 7, 2005)
Ireland (Run time: 47:46)
There's no such thing as a stranger, just friends we have not yet met." Ireland guides Stephen and Declan return with the latest tips for enjoying their homeland. (Airdate: March 11, 2006)
Ireland — North and South (Run time: 40:23)
Ireland guides Declan and Stephen (and our callers confirm) it's the Irish people that make visiting a priceless experience. (Airdate: July 11, 2005)
Ken Hanley's Scotland (Run time: 32:22)
Born in Scotland, local guide Ken discusses the tensions Scotland has had over the years with England, and takes calls about visiting the trendy cities and lonely outer islands that make Scotland so special. (Airdate: August 12, 2006)
To see all of our England, Ireland, and Scotland tours and departure dates, visit our England, Ireland, Scotland Tours.
Belgium (Run time: 29:09)
Good things often come in small packages. Belgium is a tiny country with a remarkably easy-going flair and great food. Native son and guide Ferdi joins Rick to take listener calls about Belgium. (Airdate: July 8, 2006)
Netherlands (Run time: 44:55)
Dutch guide Rolinka takes calls to discuss what an American can expect from a visit to the Netherlands. (Airdate: July 16, 2005)
Springtime in the Netherlands (Run time: 29:56)
Listen to Dutch guide Rolinka discuss the orderly nature of Dutch culture where riding bicycles is part of the lifestyle. In addition, hear suggestions for taking in the extraordinary spring flower festivals in the Netherlands. (Airdate: February 7, 2010)
Canal Barging Captains (Run time: 18:24)
French guides William, Marie and Patrick discuss the pleasures of taking a vacation on a canal barge in rural France. (Airdate: July 9, 2005)
French Culture 201 (Run time: 35:17)
Native-born France guide Patrick and fellow French guest Sabine take a deeper look at the cultural faux pas some travelers have experienced in the proud and complicated country that is France. (Airdate: July 15, 2006)
French Food and Faux Pas (Run time:.45:53)
Learn some of the basics of eating out in France including how to enjoy such foods as crèpes, escargot, truffles and steak tartare from Rick's two guests Patrick (Rick Steves France guide) and Sabine. (Airdate: November 19, 2005)
Insider's Guide to Paris (Run time: 39:01)
Whether you're dreaming of your first trip to Paris, or planning a return, you'll enjoy Paris guide Arnaud's inside look at his home town. (Airdate: April 8, 2006)
Normandy — Exploring D-Day Sites (Run time: 28:19)
Local guide Elwood and Rick visit the D-day monuments, battlefields and beaches in Normandy — a trip many Americans rate among the most moving of their lives. (Airdate: May 17, 2008)
Paris City Guide (Run time: 45:10)
France guide Patrick joins Rick for an insider's perspective on the style and substance that make Paris a can't-miss cultural capital. (Airdate: April 5, 2008)
A Week in Provence (Run time: 44:51)
Discover the French joie de vivre in Provence as France guide Patrick and France guidebook co-author Steve join Rick to unveil what makes Provence such a distinctive region and why it charms Americans and Europeans alike. (Airdate: June 12, 2008)
To see all of our France, Holland, and Belgium tours and departure dates, visit our France, Holland, Belgium Tours.
Berlin (Run time: 46:49)
Discover Berlin's best attractions with an energetic American who now calls Europe his home. Guide Nygil also explains how Berlin's intense re-construction project promises to reveal a re-invented German capital soon. (Airdate: March 8, 2008)
To see all of our Germany tours and departure dates, visit our Germany Tours.
Turkey (Run time: 25:49)
Turkey guides Lale and Tan give you all the info you need (and dispell some common misconceptions) about their fascinating homeland. (Airdate: July 2, 2005)
Islam in Turkey (Run time: 18:17)
Acquire religious and cultural insights about Islamic life in Turkey from guides, Lale and Tan. (Airdate: October 29, 2005)
From Turkey to the Persian Gulf (Run time: 28:06)
Turkey guide Lale joins Rick to help plan listeners' sight seeing itineraries to Turkey's significant ancient sites, by land and by sea. (Airdate: June 10, 2006)
Greece at a Glance (Run time: 12:37)
Hear from Greece guide David as he explains how to go beyond Athens to find the real Greece. (Airdate: February 10, 2007)
Thorny Issues — Turkey (Run time: 28:03)
Politically-savvy Turkey guides Mena and Tan discuss some of the trickier political issues facing Turkey today including it's bid to join the European Union and it's relationship with Kurds and Armenians. (Airdate: February 16, 2008)
Istanbul City Guide (Run time: 47:17)
Living in a rapidly growing city, guides Lale and Tan explain how Istanbul retains its intimate character with the echoes of generations still evident in its narrow streets and ornate monuments. (Airdate: May 3, 2008)
Footsteps of St Paul (Run time: 20:52)
Relive the history of St. Paul as Turkey guide Tan and guest Tim discuss the sites where the disciple Paul traveled 2000 years ago. (Airdate: April 11, 2009)
To see all of our Greece & Turkey tours and departure dates, visit our 2010 Greece & Turkey Tours.
Rome (Run time: 47:35)
Italy guides Francesca Caruso and Susanna Perucchini talk to Rick about the high points of Rome and offer tips on how travelers should spend their time in the Eternal City. (Airdate: May 10, 2008)
Traveling on Your Stomach — Everyday Italian Cuisine (Run time: 47:10)
Italy's distinctive regional cuisines are a high point for many travelers, in this show Rick chats with Sicily guide, Tommaso Pante, to lay out the tenets of good everyday food — Italian style. (Airdate: February 23, 2008)
Looking Up Relatives in Sicily (Run time: 23:10)
Sicily guides Alfio DiMauro and Tommaso Pante give tips on researching family trees in Europe and look at the influence of Sicilian culture as an alternative to the frantic American pace of life. (Airdate: October 20, 2007)
Italy — North vs. South (Run time: 48:05)
Italy guide Cecelia Bottai and Sicily guide Tommaso Pante explain the regional differences between Italy's north and south, comparing the loyalties, cuisines, accents, and attitudes of Italy's regions. (Airdate: May 12, 2007)
Sicily — Island of Organized Chaos (Run time: 47:55)
Rick interviews fellow Sicily guides Alfio DiMauro and Tommaso Pante on what makes their island home so distinctive from the rest of Italy and what Sicily offers to keep visitors content for weeks. (Airdate: April 7, 2007)
Sicily (Run time: 32:42)
For some Americans, the frenzied yet laid-back style of Sicily can be a bit overwhelming. Sicily guide Alfio DiMauro joins Rick to take listener calls and offer insider tips on getting the most out of a vacation to Sicily. (Airdate: October 7, 2006)
Naples and the Amalfi Coast (Run time: 35:14)
Italy guide Nina Bernardo, an American who now lives in Naples, joins Rick to help clear up the misconceptions about Napoli and to discuss Sorrento and Capri. (Airdate: July 22, 2006)
Tuscany & Umbria (Run time: 33:28)
Rick chats with Italy guide Cecelia Bottai about how visitors can experience authentic local culture in central Italy's hilltowns and estates. (Airdate: June 3, 2006)
Alpine Ski and Lake Resorts (Run time: 18:50)
Italy guide Donald White stops in to describe his home in Northern Italy, with suggestions for ski and lake resorts in the Alps. (Airdate: October 22, 2005)
Amore in Italia (Run time: 23:11)
Former Seattleite, Lisa Anderson, talks to Rick about her experience moving to Italy and starting a family in a small town in the Piedmont region. (Airdate: August 13, 2005)
To see all of our Italy tours and departure dates, visit our 2010 Italy Tours.
Sweden — A Midsummer's Guide (Run time: 44:48)
Sweden guide Marita provides a glimpse into her home city, Stockholm, explaining how Swedish society is organized to provide for raising a familiy, and telling us how the Swedes celebrate the longest day of the year. (Airdate: July 16, 2007)
To see all of our Scandinavia tours and departure dates, visit our 2010 Scandinavia Tours.
Spain and Andalucia (Run time: 46:45)
From the lively cities to the white-washed hilltowns, Spain guide Federico Garcia Barroso shares tips on how easy it is to zip around Spain on its high-speed bullet trains. (Airdate: April 4, 2009)
Madrid (Run time: 28:12)
Sampling the sites of central Spain's Castille region, Spain guide Federico Garcia Barroso gives us an understanding of what gives the heart of Spain its vibrant character. (Airdate: September 15, 2007)
Spain (Run time: 34:14)
Spain guide Carlos Galvin, who lives in Madrid, joins Rick to describe today's scene in his homeland, and to take listener calls about visiting Spain. (Airdate: September 9, 2006)
To see all of our Spain tours and departure dates, visit our 2010 Spain Tours.
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