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818 Amsterdam Museums; Regenerating London; European Borders
New Jan 10, 2026 52 min

818 Amsterdam Museums; Regenerating London; European Borders

Two Dutch tour guides help us get the picture on what's new on Amsterdam's eclectic exhibit scene. Then a Blue Badge guide lets us in on where to go in London to see the exciting ways the venerable...

817 Budget Travel Tips; Moonlight Express; Hola South America
Jan 03, 2026 52 min

817 Budget Travel Tips; Moonlight Express; Hola South America

A budget-minded travel blogger shares timely tips for keeping costs down — so that you can keep your travel dreams alive. Then a British journalist with a passion for rail travel enthuses about the...

816 Vesterheim; Atlas Obscura Curiosities; Lessons Learned
Dec 27, 2025 52 min

816 Vesterheim; Atlas Obscura Curiosities; Lessons Learned

Celebrate Norwegian roots in America as we mark the 200th anniversary of a major wave of immigration to the US from the Scandinavian nation. Then join an expert of the offbeat as he delves into som...

814 Tuesdays at the Louvre; Stone
Dec 06, 2025 52 min

814 Tuesdays at the Louvre; Stone

A Paris-based journalist lets us in on what happens behind closed doors at the city's grandest museum when it shuts to the public each Tuesday. And the last apprentice to be trained in the medieval...

811 Slavic Europe; Running with the Bulls; Checking In
Nov 08, 2025 52 min

811 Slavic Europe; Running with the Bulls; Checking In

Guidebook researcher Cameron Hewitt opens our eyes to the history, nature, and genuine welcome that await travelers venturing to the Slavic nations of central and eastern Europe. Then a tour guide ...

809 Women of Pompeii; Lesser-Known Greek Isles; Weird Ireland
Oct 25, 2025 52 min

809 Women of Pompeii; Lesser-Known Greek Isles; Weird Ireland

Learn about the societal roles and everyday lives of the women of Pompeii. Then get recommendations from a Greek tour guide for some islands that should be on your radar for your next visit. And ta...

679a Nordic Roots; Dutch Towns; Bridge to Nicaragua
Oct 18, 2025 52 min

679a Nordic Roots; Dutch Towns; Bridge to Nicaragua

Hear how the characters of Nordic mythology can help you better understand the past, and how they influence the epic tales that entertain us today. Discover Dutch towns to explore beyond Amsterdam ...

808 See You in the Piazza; Lagers
Oct 11, 2025 52 min

808 See You in the Piazza; Lagers

Bestselling author Frances Mayes comes in from the Tuscan sun to tell us about her favorite uncrowded corners of Italy, away from the crush of the country's top tourist destinations. And a certifie...

807 Islands of Portugal; Easter Island; Endangered Languages
Oct 04, 2025 52 min

807 Islands of Portugal; Easter Island; Endangered Languages

A Portugal tour guide describes the scenic and culinary rewards that await visitors to the country's mid-Atlantic island getaways. Then a Scotsman who spent over two decades living on Easter Island...

806 Swedish-Norwegian Cousins; The London Tube; Czech Castles
Sep 27, 2025 52 min

806 Swedish-Norwegian Cousins; The London Tube; Czech Castles

Get an inside look at the (mostly) friendly rivalries of Scandinavia as a pair of tour guides from Sweden and Norway sit down for a chat. Then hear from a London Blue Badge guide about what to know...

805 Italy Side-Trip Towns; Overnight; Enjoying Mexico City
Sep 13, 2025 52 min

805 Italy Side-Trip Towns; Overnight; Enjoying Mexico City

Who's afraid of the dark? Adventurer Dan Richards shines a gentle light on what goes on in our world after sunset. Then an Italy tour guide looks beyond the crowds of Florence, Venice, and Rome to ...

804 Favorite Hot Springs in Europe; Walk Around the World
Sep 06, 2025 52 min

804 Favorite Hot Springs in Europe; Walk Around the World

A photojournalist lets us in on her favorite European hot springs to visit, from Iceland to Turkey and points in between. And a man who spent seven years traversing the globe on foot — with his fai...