logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2021
52 m

654 Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Dis...

RICK STEVES
About this episode

Two tour guides from Sofia explain why Bulgaria is one of Europe's most underrated travel destinations (hint: it has a long, fascinating history — and bargain prices). Author Francine Falk-Allen shares know-how and insights for traveling with a physical disability. And author Richard Cohen describes the varied ways human cultures have long celebrated — and feared — our life-giving nearby star.

Up next
Sep 5
839 Circumambulating with Nicos; South Pacific Islands
A Cypriot businessman-turned-philosopher connects the act of travel with the larger journey of our lives, and shares how revisiting places we've been before can help us to see them — and ourselves — in a new light. Plus, a cultural historian based on Easter Island recommends ways ... Show More
52 m
Aug 29
746a Goodbye Eastern Europe; The Long Field in Wales
A historian helps us re-envision Europe's eastern half, from the Baltics to the Balkans, with a lively account of how most of the region's countries have modernized since the Cold War, and of the challenges they face today. And an American-born artist and creative-writing teacher ... Show More
52 m
Aug 22
838 Music Lover's Guide to North America; Loving the Opera
A writing duo shares the sights that have a place in our music history, from museums and festivals to lesser-known locales to make the heart sing. And opera expert and self-described "pleasure activist" Fred Plotkin shows us how to open our senses and plug into the excitement at ... Show More
52 m
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2017
AT#570 - Travel to Sofia, Bulgaria
Hear about travel to Sofia, Bulgaria as the Amateur Traveler talks to Stephanie Craig from historyfangirl.com about her time in that country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
51m 15s
Feb 2019
AT#643 - Travel to Serbia
Hear about travel to Serbia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Stephanie Craig and Allison Green from sofiaadventures.com about one of the Balkan countries that they love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
51m 32s
Mar 2023
Prague
In episode two of this new series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by medieval historian Dr Eleanor Janega for a tour of Prague. They delve into the long and storied past of th ... Show More
41m 57s
Apr 2024
My Life in Three Places with Rick Steves
<p>Rick Steves has seen a lot of strange, incredible and wondrous places over his decades-long career as the leading authority on European travel. And today he is going to guide us through three places that helped shape his life.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa ... Show More
26m 12s
Mar 2023
Istanbul
In episode five of this new series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by historian and author Professor Bettany Hughes for a tour of Istanbul. Together they lead us through the s ... Show More
48m 18s
Jun 2022
KUWAITI INFLUENCER ON TRAVELING SOLO AS A WOMAN
In episode #6 of Roots of Humanity, Drew and Fatima AlMattar, a hardcore traveler and creator from Kuwait, debunk stereotypes about the Middle East and piece together why Kuwait is an underrated and eye-opening travel destination. Other topics include traveling solo as a woman, w ... Show More
19m 19s
Oct 2023
Five Burning Travel Questions with Malcolm Gladwell
Revisionist History hits the road, courtesy of Airbnb. Malcolm shares some travel tips, including music for poolside relaxation, how to find your way around the Carolinas, and what to do about inclement weather. Then, Di Zock and Michael Specter talk about the pros and cons of tr ... Show More
23m 10s
Aug 2019
#5 Journeys Through Nostalgia
<p>#journeyswithelliott ep.4.</p> <p>In this journey, we discover why it's great to go back to things we did in the past, whether it's music, games, movies or places! I'll also be sharing my opinion on people staring at you when you are a tourist. We will have a travel story from ... Show More
28m 55s
May 2020
187 Historical Connections and Travel
<p>There are lots of interesting stories in travel but if your travels are connected to some personal connections to history, that sure makes it even more interesting! In Episode 187 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, I'm lucky to chat with two travellers who some really interesti ... Show More
27m 35s