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A self-described "Rome nerd" helps us picture what it was like to live in the Roman Empire and explains how much we can learn about the era from its now 2,000-year-old rubble. Then a tour guide from Bulgaria sings the praises of its cultural capital, Plovdiv — one of the oldest c ...  Show more

A Cypriot businessman-turned-philosopher connects the act of travel with the larger journey of our lives, and shares how revisiting places we've been before can help us to see them — and ourselves — in a new light. Plus, a cultural historian based on Easter Island recommends ways ...  Show more

Can healthy eating be cheap- and is it even worth the fuss? Join in on our chaotic kitchen chats for some hacks on stretching your food budget while questioning the absurdities of our food system. We’ll show you how to eat well without breaking the bank. You can save for the more ...  Show more

Wanna get away from it all?? Eric and Ros recount hilarious travel adventures from their life together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Join us on a hilarious journey through the ups and downs of traveling! From missed flights to unexpected adventures, buckle up and prepare for some serious laughs as we share some of our stories. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a newbie adventurer, this episode is the perfe ...  Show more

Rick Steves spent the summer after high school backpacking through Europe on two dollars a day—sleeping on the floor, sneaking into museums, and subsisting on a diet of bread and jam. When he came home, he found people were hungry for tips on how to visit Europe on the cheap, so ...  Show more