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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254a Flirtatious France; Walk Across Israel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Journalist Elaine Sciolino explains the many ways seduction operates as part of day to day life in France. Also, Martin Fletcher describes what a good long walk down the coast of Israel showed him after 30 years of repor…
316 Inside Italy's Deep South; Pirates of the Carolinas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Rick examines Sicily and what the "heel, toe and instep" of the boot of Italy has to offer the adventurous traveler. In addition, we'll explore pirate history and lore along the Carolina coast, where legendary sea scound…
315 Falling in Love with Madrid; Romantic Prague; Travel Kindnesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Local tour guides explain why Madrid and Prague are two of the most romantic cities in Europe. Plus, Rick chats with listeners who share unforgettable encounters from their travels, where the kindness of the locals — eve…
314 Travel Portraits; Artist's Safari; Africa 54 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
A portrait photographer shares tips for taking top-notch photos of the people you meet in your travels. A painter shares how going on an artist's safari has deepened his love of African wildlife, and lets him look eye to…
249a Home, High Tea, and Book Lust To Go [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Bill Bryson points out what the rooms and items in your house can teach you about the world. Tour guide, Britt Lonsdale, explains your options for enjoying an elegant afternoon tea in London. Also, public radio's favorit…
312 Derry Celebrates; Trendy East London; Coastal Croatia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
North Ireland's city of Derry is gearing up to be this year's "U-K City of Culture." We'll find out how concerts and the arts are uniting the Irish. Hear how London's working class East End is becoming a trendy scene for…
310 French Wine; Scottish New Year's; Travel Resolutions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
A wine expert from Paris explains how the wine industry operates in France and offers tips for finding the best deals on French wine. We'll also explore the rich New Year's Eve traditions of Scotland. And listeners descr…
270a International Christmas Party [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Hear about holiday traditions from Wales and Hungary, Sicily and Scotland. Learn about the unique ways people light up the season in Santa Fe — where the fragrance of piñon wood fires leaves a special impression. Hear ho…
228b European Christmas Preparations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:30
Friends from Madrid, Rome, London and Lisbon tell us about their cities' traditions for the Christmas season. And we’ll hear how the holidays are celebrated in Bulgaria, the Swiss Alps, Austria and the Low Countries. For…