Rick Steves' Lecture Series
By Rick Steves
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Podcast Description
In addition to being the host of public television and radio travel programs and the author of over 30 travel books, Rick Steves is an active and charismatic lecturer. In the Rick Steves' Lecture Series you'll travel with Rick across the United States as he speaks on topics ranging from European Travel Skills to Travel as a Political Act.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoRick Steves' Italy Lecture | You'll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as Rick explores enchanting Italy in this 80-minute lecture. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 2/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 12: Yes, You Can | Equip yourself with good information and expect yourself to travel smart by being your own tour guide. That's what "Europe Through the Back Door" is all about. For more information, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 11: Outsmart the Crowds | There are two IQs of European travelers: those who wait in lines and those who plan ahead to avoid them. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 10: Sleep Well on a Budget | Sleep cheap and enjoy cultural intimacy in simple, family-style hotels and b&bs. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 9: Eat Well on a Budget | Find the "mom and pop" restaurants with small menus written in the local language; they're just around the corner from the fast food joints on the main drag. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 8: Traveling in Today's Europe | Traveling Europe is easier now: ATMs are everywhere, flying within Europe is cheap, and road and rail systems are being upgraded extensively. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 4/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 7: Wear That Moneybelt | If you're wearing a moneybelt, having a thief's hand slip into your pocket is just one more interesting cultural experience. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 4/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 6: Hurdle That Language Barrier | Don't frantically try to learn the language everywhere you go. English is the world's linguistic common denominator. Just speak simply and use internationally-known words. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 3/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 5: Pack Light | There are two kinds of travelers: those who pack light and those who wish they'd packed light. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 4: Get Good Information | Take advantage of the resources at Tourist Information offices, but do your own homework, too. Or, hire a local guide for a few hours. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 3/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 3: Make Experiences Happen | A good traveler avoids the tourist attractions posted in the hotel lobby and finds out what local people do on a family night out. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 3/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 2: History Makes it Meaningful | If the art's not fun, you don't know enough about it. Study up before your travels. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 2/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoRick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture Part 1: Go Through the Back Door | Through Rick Steves' Travel Skills Lecture series, you'll learn practical tips for planning your trip, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe, packing right, and more. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 2/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 13: Iranian Hospitality | In the final segment, we join Rick as he celebrates his birthday in an Iranian family's home. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 12/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 12: Iran's Ancient History | Rick is on the road discovering Iran's great ancient sites. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 11/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 11: Making Friends in Isfahan | In this segment, we enjoy some people-watching in one of Iran’s greatest cities, Isfahan. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 11/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 10: Prayer Service | In this segment, we visit a prayer service while Rick discusses religious freedom. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 11/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 9: Separation of Mosque and State | Rick explores the countryside and the relationship between mosque and state. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 11/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 8: The Revolution | Rick explores the Islamic Revolution and its place in today’s Iran. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 7: The Life of the Wealthy | From the Shah's palaces to sleek stores, Rick explores wealth in Iran. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 10/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 6: Women's Rights | Rick explores women’s rights in Iran. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 10/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 5: Death to Traffic? | See thought provoking murals and conformity in universities. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 10/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 4: US/Iran Relations | Learn about the history of US/Iran relations. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 10/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 3: Meeting Iranians | Rick learns what motivates the Iranian people. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 10/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 2: First Impressions | Rick describes his first observations as he explores Tehran. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 10/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoRick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 1: Introduction | What inspired Rick to make Rick Steves’ Iran and his experience landing in Tehran. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 9/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 15: What Shapes Our World View? | Rick believes how we approach today's challenges is shaped by our world view and our travels. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 9/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 14: Mind the Gap | Rick explores how to constructively mind the gap between the wealthy and the desperately poor. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 9/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 13: Is Big Good Government Possible? | High taxes and "Socialism" – Rick talks about European social services and the price they pay for it. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 9/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 12: Reducing Harm vs. Fighting Crime | Europe has realized you can't legislate morality. Listen as Rick explores Europe's pragmatic approach to fighting crime. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 9/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 11: Travel Challenges Our Truths-Continued | Rick continues his discussion on how travel challenges our "truths." For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 9/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 10: Travel Challenges Our Truths | Rick celebrates how travel challenges truths that are "self evident and god-given." For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 9/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 9: Terrorism, Fear and Common Sense | Rick considers the reality of terrorism and its affect on travelers and the world. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 9/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 8: How Others See Us | Rick illustrates how the rest of the world views the United States. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 7: Peace Pays for Progress | Rick describes how nations across Europe are trading away some sovereignty in exchange for a peaceful union. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 8/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 6: Infrastructure, Not Borders | Rick explores the new role regions play in the European Union. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 8/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 5: Europe is Reinventing Itself | Europe is uniting. From the economy to immigration, learn what challenges are facing Europe today. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 8/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 4: Get Connected or be Dumbed Down | As a student of history, Rick explains the need for travelers to engage with Europe's past and present. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 8/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 3: The Magic of Travel | Rick gets turned on by teaching the magic of travel. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 8/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 2: A Kid's Perspective | Rick talks about experiencing Europe for the first time as a teenager. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 8/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoTravel as a Political Act Part 1: Introduction | In the first installment of his Travel as a Political Act lecture, Rick Steves explains why a travel writer would have something to say about politics. For more information on Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door, visit www.ricksteves.com. | 8/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 41 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Andy
A very series of lectures. If you like Rick Steves, this gives you incite into his background. And also to maybe a better way of viewing national security and being a good citizen.
Travel as a Political Act
I just finished watching the podcast series on Travel as a Political Act. I've always been a fan of Rick Steves and his guidebooks and I recently enjoyed reading his Postcards from Europe book...but this lecture was even more...it was enlightening and thought-provoking...I do think it takes being open-minded to truly enjoy it, but it was just wonderful and I'm so glad I was able to participate through the podcast. Thank you Rick!
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