832 Terry Tempest Williams: The Glorians

832 Terry Tempest Williams: The Glorians

Author: Rick Steves June 6, 2026 Duration: 52:00

Join us for a special hour with American author and environmental activist Terry Tempest Williams as she invites us to consider the interconnectedness of the natural world, and discusses what we gain from recognizing and engaging with all that's around us — including a heightened appreciation of the good in our world.


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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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748a Quirky Oslo; Last Empty Places; Herbal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
An American expat in Oslo shares some of the quirks and customs of life in his adopted home. Then, a wilderness and history author recounts what he found exploring four blank spots on the US map. And an ethnobotanist des…
825 First Timer's Ireland; At Home in Ireland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Tour guides from the north and south of Ireland let us in on their picks for sights and experiences that will make a first trip to the Emerald Isle a memorable one. Plus, an Irish American singer explains the importance…
823 The View from Europe; Stonecutter’s Tour of Europe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Rick engages a panel of European tour-guide friends to find out how they're responding to recent changes in the political relationship between their countries and the US, and to discuss the home-grown populist pressures…
822 Estonia Today; European Beer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Estonia's medieval charm, beautifully preserved naturescapes, and Baltic culture are cultivating a burgeoning tourism scene. Bradt guidebook author and Estonian authority Neil Taylor lets us in on the abundant appeal of…
744a Falling for Saturn; Heart of Martin Sheen; Florentine Favorites [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Astronomer Philip Plait — who fell in love with Saturn after first viewing the gas giant, with its mesmerizing rings and moons, through a telescope as a child — shares some of the amazing discoveries we've made about the…
821 Expert On Board; Foreign Correspondent Lyse Doucet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
An Easter Island-based travel writer and lecturer lets us in on what life is like on the cruise-ship circuit. Then journalist Lyse Doucet recounts her career as the BBC's chief international correspondent and delves into…
820 Vietnam; Touring the Mississippi River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Bradt guidebook author Joshua Zukas, who focuses exclusively on Vietnam, shares why he enjoys challenging misconceptions about his adopted home. And a writer who has spent his life captivated by the mighty Mississippi Ri…
819 Swiss Riviera; How to Plan a Safari; Take a Hike in Europe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
One of Rick's tour guides opens our eyes to the idyllic "Swiss Riviera" that borders Lake Geneva. Then a British journalist and safari expert takes us into Africa, sharing the best ways to find authentic safari experienc…
690a Hamburg; The Art of Europe; Extreme Sports [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:00
Find out why Germany's "second city," the industrial northern port of Hamburg, is a first-choice getaway for many of the country's residents. Then get the inside scoop on Rick's "Art of Europe" TV miniseries, which explo…