Travel with Rick Steves
by Rick Steves
Is this your podcast?Rick Steves is a renowned travel expert and author, celebrated for his extensive knowledge of European travel. He has hosted over a hundred public television travel shows and authored 30 best-selling guidebooks, solidifying his status as a …
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842 Poverty Abolitionists; Immortal Irishman
Oct 17, 2026
52m 00s
743a James Patterson: Happens in Vegas; Morocco's Sahara
Oct 10, 2026
52m 00s
841 Discovery of Britain; English Cathedrals
Oct 3, 2026
52m 00s
745a Orkney Living; Walkable Cities; Nomads of Europe
Sep 26, 2026
52m 00s
840 Paul Theroux's Great Canadian Road Trip; Korean Nunchi
Sep 19, 2026
52m 00s
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Audience Interest
- travel destinations and tips
- cultural insights and experiences
Podcast Focus
- conversations with travel experts
- exploration of global cultures
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes for 19 years
- 1000 episodes produced
Platform Reach
- available on public radio
- featured on ricksteves.com
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- 🇺🇸United States · Places & TravelHOME#2148K to 925K
- 🇮🇳India · Places & Travel#36.1K to 38K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Places & Travel#35.5K to 34K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Places & Travel#82.0K to 12K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Places & Travel#251.2K to 7.3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
169K to 1.1M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
564K to 3.5M🇺🇸88%🇮🇳4%🇨🇦3%+3 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
226K to 1.4M16K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/17/26 | 842 Poverty Abolitionists; Immortal Irishman | David Beckmann, former president of the anti-hunger organization Bread for the World, explains why global progress in the fight against poverty is faltering and how compassionate Americans can still help turn the tide. Plus, author Timothy Egan explains the legacy of one of the most famous Irish American immigrants of the 19th century. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | 52m 00s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 | 743a James Patterson: Happens in Vegas; Morocco's Sahara | The most popular storyteller of our time, author James Patterson, shares insights he gained from talking to the people who work behind the scenes to make Las Vegas America's most extravagant tourist mecca. And a tour guide from Morocco invites us to imagine a very different type of desert experience as he describes sleeping under the dazzling night sky — the same that's guided travelers for millennia — that stretches over North Africa's vast Sahara. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | 52m 00s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 | 841 Discovery of Britain; English Cathedrals | A biking Brit explains how easy it is to find evidence of the people from centuries past along the backroads of England and Scotland. And a pair of British tour guides get us ready to visit England's magnificent and historically important cathedrals, from Canterbury to York Minster. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | 52m 00s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 | 745a Orkney Living; Walkable Cities; Nomads of Europe | Hear what it's like to live on one of the windswept Orkney Islands, off the northernmost tip of Scotland, where people have made a home since prehistoric times. Then learn how redesigned urban centers in Europe have had a positive impact on quality of life — and get ideas for making your own city a more enjoyable place to be outdoors. And consider some of the world's most fascinating nomadic societies, from their often underappreciated role in history to their struggles in the modern world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | 52m 00s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 | 840 Paul Theroux's Great Canadian Road Trip; Korean Nunchi | Paul Theroux hits the road from Newfoundland to Vancouver, chasing his own family history and seeking out the stories of people across Canada's vast, diverse landscape. And journalist Euny Hong explains a Korean system of nonverbal social skills, sharing how it can help in your travels — and in your life. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. | 52m 00s | ||||||
| 9/12/26 | Roman historyBulgaria+4 | Rome nerd | — | PlovdivBulgaria+3 | Roman EmpirePlovdiv+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 9/5/26 | travelphilosophy+3 | Nicos | — | CyprusEaster Island+1 | travelphilosophy+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 8/29/26 | Eastern Europemodernization+4 | American-born artist | — | Eastern EuropeBaltics+2 | Eastern EuropeBaltics+6 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 8/22/26 | music historyopera+3 | Fred Plotkin | Travel with Rick Steves | — | music historyopera+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 8/15/26 | American historyroad trips+3 | Beverly Gage | Atlas ObscuraThis Land Is Your Land | — | American progressroadside attractions+3 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 8/8/26 | first-time travelItaly+4 | David McAninch | Travel with Rick StevesRick Steves | ItalyGascony | ItalyGascony+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 8/1/26 | BelfastRomani culture+4 | Romani authoradventure traveler | — | BelfastEurope+1 | Van MorrisonBelfast+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 7/25/26 | train travelspace photography+4 | — | Renaissance treasures | AmericaFlorence | Amtrakastronaut+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 7/18/26 | stoneworkDolomites+4 | master stonemasonItalian tour guide+1 | Travel with Rick Steves | ItalyDolomites+1 | stonemasonryDolomites+6 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 7/11/26 | French ImpressionismParis itinerary+3 | — | LouvreFrench Impressionism | Paris | Bastille DayFrench Impressionism+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 7/4/26 | idiomsRock & Roll Hall of Fame+4 | chef and cookbook author | cookbookRock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum | — | idiomsRock & Roll Hall of Fame+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 6/27/26 | family travelcultural experiences+3 | — | — | western CanadaRocky Mountaineer+3 | Rocky MountaineerGulf Islands+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 6/20/26 | Civil RightsClimate Change+3 | Chris Morgan | US Civil Rights Trail | 14 statesNorway+3 | Civil Rights TrailJim Crow laws+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 6/13/26 | American expatriatesVenice Lagoon+3 | tour guides | — | EuropeItaly+3 | American tour guidesEurope+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 6/6/26 | environmentinterconnectedness+3 | Terry Tempest Williams | Travel with Rick StevesRick Steves | — | Terry Tempest Williamsenvironmental activism+3 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/30/26 | CreteAlaska+3 | Mark Adams | — | CreteAlaska | CreteAlaska+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/23/26 | cowboy traditionroad trips+3 | John Branch | New York TimesAmerican bald eagle | southern UtahCalifornia | cowboysUtah+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/16/26 | Greek TheatreTravel Destinations+3 | Athenian theater directorpair of tour guides+1 | — | GreeceMykonos+2 | Greek TheatreCultural Travel+3 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/9/26 | Mother's Dayfamily travel+4 | — | — | CroatiaParis+2 | Mother's DayCroatia+6 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 5/2/26 | food tourscity exploration+3 | food-tour company founderBritish tour guide+1 | food-tour company | RomeLondon+4 | RomeLondon+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 4/25/26 | packing lighttravel tips+5 | brother-and-sister pair of Swedish tour guides | Travel with Rick Steves | SwedenStockholm | packing lighttravel advice+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 4/18/26 | Potsdamancient Rome+4 | Mary BeardGene Openshaw | — | PotsdamBerlin+4 | Potsdamancient Rome+8 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 4/11/26 | train travelItaly+4 | British journalisttour guide+1 | — | OrvietoItaly+3 | Orvietotrain travel+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 4/4/26 | Grand Tourtravel evolution+4 | Cameron Hewitt | Sagrada Família | BarcelonaCatalonia | Grand Tourtravel+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 3/28/26 | senior travelfull-time travel+4 | Debbie CampbellMichael Campbell | BritainPoland+2 | — | Senior Nomadstravel advice+4 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 3/21/26 | Oslo customsexploration+3 | American expatwilderness and history author+1 | — | OsloUS | Osloexpat+6 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 3/14/26 | Irelandtravel+4 | Irish American singer | — | Ireland | first tripEmerald Isle+3 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 3/7/26 | Aztec culturePompeii excavations+3 | — | Rick Steves | Mexico CityPompeii+1 | AztecMexico City+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 2/28/26 | political relationshippopulism+3 | Richard Rhodes | — | EuropeUS | Europepolitics+5 | — | 52m 00s | ||
| 2/21/26 | EstoniaBaltic culture+3 | Neil Taylor | BradtTravel with Rick Steves | EstoniaBaltic | Estoniatourism+3 | — | 52m 00s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Rick Steves is a renowned travel expert and author, celebrated for his extensive knowledge of European travel. He has hosted over a hundred public television travel shows and authored 30 best-selling guidebooks, solidifying his status as a leading authority in the field. His passion for culture and exploration deeply informs his work. "Travel with Rick Steves" offers a unique blend of expert interviews and listener engagement, focusing on diverse travel topics, cultures, and the enriching experiences that shape our understanding of the world. The show’s one-hour format encourages in-depth discussions, making it an informative resource for travelers seeking to enhance their journeys. The podcast appeals to a broad audience of travel enthusiasts eager to learn about global cultures and insightful travel tips. Listeners benefit from Rick's expert guidance and the diverse perspectives of guests, fostering a deeper appreciation for the nuances of travel and its ability to enrich lives.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 2.1M
- Total plays: 475M
- Total reviews: 19
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 16K
- Plays: 424K
- Reviews: 19
YouTube
- Subscribers: 2.1M
- Views: 474M
- Videos: 2.1K
Audience
family
Key insights
What the show covers
- conversations with travel experts
- exploration of global cultures
- listener call-in discussions
- Rick Steves' travel insights
Audience interests
- travel destinations and tips
- cultural insights and experiences
- expert travel advice
- engaging travel stories
Platform reach
- available on public radio
- featured on ricksteves.com
- potentially on major podcast platforms
- unknown total follower count
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes for 19 years
- 1000 episodes produced
- consistent release schedule
- long-running travel podcast
Chart history for Travel with Rick Steves
Peaked at #2 in United States, top 10 in 8 of 47 tracked markets, currently #2 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| India | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| HU | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| RO | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| CO | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Australia | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Ireland | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| SA | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| South Africa | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| South Korea | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| Mexico | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| SG | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| TH | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| AE | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| HK | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| TR | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| PT | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| Brazil | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| MY | — | #27 | #27 | — |
Chart Positions
47 placements across 43 markets.
Chart Positions
47 placements across 43 markets.