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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

In episode three of this new series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by classicist Dr Shushma Malik for a quick trip round Rome. Together they lead us through the rise, fall an ...  Show more

#003 Rome highlights and must-have experiencesBuon Giorno! Are you headed to Rome for the first time or returning after many years? In this episode we talk you through the highlights of the Eternal City and why you should visit them. You'll learn how much time you need to spend a ...  Show more

There’s lots to listen in to in this week’s podcast from The Escape Hour. Stephane and Fiona share their recent travels. Russ shares the latest travel news. We have Ruby Boukabou talking about Paris and her new book Art Lovers Guide to Paris. The post Recent Travels, Travel News ...  Show more