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At a time of year when, according to some cultures, the worlds of the living and the dead come a little closer together, a historian joins us to explain how vampire stories arose from eastern European legends of the "undead." Then Irish writer Fintan O'Toole describes the role of ... Show More

Rick's inimitable Istanbul guide Lale Surmen Aran shares tips for eating well on the cheap in her city, where vendors and inexpensive cafeterias offer great local food amid the vibrant street scene. Then the curator of Paris' legendary Père Lachaise Cemetery describes what it's l ... Show More

David Beckmann, former president of the anti-hunger organization Bread for the World, explains why global progress in the fight against poverty is faltering and how compassionate Americans can still help turn the tide. Plus, author Timothy Egan explains the legacy of one of the m ... Show More

Can healthy eating be cheap- and is it even worth the fuss? Join in on our chaotic kitchen chats for some hacks on stretching your food budget while questioning the absurdities of our food system. We’ll show you how to eat well without breaking the bank. You can save for the more ... Show More

Wanna get away from it all?? Eric and Ros recount hilarious travel adventures from their life together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Join us on a hilarious journey through the ups and downs of traveling! From missed flights to unexpected adventures, buckle up and prepare for some serious laughs as we share some of our stories. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a newbie adventurer, this episode is the perfe ... Show More

Rick Steves spent the summer after high school backpacking through Europe on two dollars a day—sleeping on the floor, sneaking into museums, and subsisting on a diet of bread and jam. When he came home, he found people were hungry for tips on how to visit Europe on the cheap, so ... Show More

Travel can often be approached as just another consumer good; travelers quickly dive in and out of a place, check off the things they want to see, harvest the requisite pictures to prove they were there, and wear their trip as a status symbol.My guest, Rolf Potts, thinks there's ... Show More

<p>Ever got lost when you've been travelling? In my experience getting lost usually means you have a fun story to tell and that is definitely the case with the guests in this episode of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast.&nbsp;</p> <p>First up I chat with Kelly from Global Goose who h ... Show More

Pete and Chris go through some of your (frankly crazy) Japanese travel stories!Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinj ... Show More

SPONSORS: -Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/TRIPPIN. -Go to https://prettylitter.com/TRIPPIN to save twenty percent on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. On this episode of You Be Trippin, Rolf Potts praises Con Air and stays at a Christ ... Show More

Travel writer Rick Steves shares why he loves traveling the world— and why he thinks a little globetrotting is good for all of us. This talk was filmed at TEDxRainier. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreadin ... Show More

📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie gets his cousin Jordan on to discuss the joys and challenges of traveling, like adapting to new cultures and a funny story about sleeping in an unfinished building in Montenegro. It's a ... Show More