169 Smart Help for the Developing World

169 Smart Help for the Developing World

Author: Rick Steves April 26, 2009 Duration: 53:30
We explore practical solutions to addressing world hunger. Rick's guests include a preacher-economist who heads a non-profit agency that advocates for the interests of hungry people around the world. And we'll hear from a Kenyan agricultural specialist who's helping to address policies and markets that will benefit people in developing nations. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

For an hour each week, the familiar, curious voice of Rick Steves guides you far beyond the standard tourist itinerary. Travel with Rick Steves is less about checking sights off a list and more about the conversations that happen along the way. Rick, America's leading authority on European travel and a seasoned guidebook author, sits down with a fascinating array of guest experts-historians, journalists, chefs, and local insiders-to delve into the heart of a destination. They discuss the layers of culture, history, and daily life that define a place, while callers chime in with their own questions and discoveries from the road. What you'll hear in this podcast is a genuine exploration of how connecting with different cultures and people adds a profound sparkle to our lives. It’s the thoughtful, accessible dialogue you’d have with a well-traveled friend, one who believes that travel is a powerful way to understand our world. Each episode feels like an invitation to look closer, whether the topic is the traditions of a remote village, the evolving cuisine of a bustling capital, or the simple joy found in a shared meal with strangers. This is for anyone who believes the journey itself-the stories, the misunderstandings, the moments of connection-is the real destination.
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322a Stones of England; Stockholm Al Fresco, The Finnish Sauna [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
A guide shows us how to enjoy the Swedish capital al fresco, where the locals make it a priority to get outdoors, any time of year. We'll also explore the mysteries of the ancient stone circles and prehistoric monuments…
379 Biking in Amsterdam; How Paris Became Paris; Open Phones: Paris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Find out how easy it is to cycle almost anywhere in The Netherlands. Also, learn how Paris was a leader in designing attractive plazas and parks that anyone can enjoy like an outdoor living room, whether you live there,…
378 Greek Islands; European Coffee Culture; European Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
We'll explore some options for enjoying the climate and culture of Greece — with or without cruise-ship crowds — and get some advice on choosing between Greece’s many islands. We'll also compare the British and German me…
377 Cruising the Bosphorus; Adriatic Coast; French Impressionism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Hear about how the Bosphorus — the busy shipping canal that separates the European side of Istanbul from Asia — is a sentimental favorite among Turks. We’ll also learn why Croatia’s Adriatic coast tops so many travelers’…
376 Midwestern Road Food; A European Education; Travel Serendipity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Road Food experts Jane and Michael Stern share their favorite comfort food discoveries, including sour cream raisin pie, from road trips across the Midwest. Our panel of European moms returns from France, Sweden and Slov…
375 Prague's Coronation Way; Portugal's Algarve; Drive Me Wild [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Hear how you can view ten centuries of architecture along the Coronation Way in Old Town Prague. Find out about the Algarve region of Portugal where the beach, sun and seafood are now the main attraction. Or, try life in…
374 What's New in Amsterdam; Swiss Mix; Adventure Sports in Spain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Find out what's new in Amsterdam, including all the changes at the city's recently renovated art museums. Then hear how Switzerland pulls neighboring European cultures together into a uniquely Swiss identity, and discove…
285a Italian Food Culture; The Perfect Tuscan Picnic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Italian food expert, Fred Plotkin, takes us wide-eyed visitors deeper into the culture of enjoying a good meal in Italy. Jamie Blair Gould, a tour guide from Lucca, helps listeners assemble the ingredients for the perfec…