748a Quirky Oslo; Last Empty Places; Herbal

About this episode

The episode explores quirky aspects of life in Oslo, blank spots on the US map, and the healing properties of herbs.

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 describes the healing properties of different kinds of herbs around the world — some of which might be growing in your own backyard. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

People in this episode

Host: Rick Steves

Guests: American expat, wilderness and history author, ethnobotanist

Topics covered

• Oslo customs
• exploration
• herbal healing
• wilderness
• history

Keywords

• Oslo
• expat
• wilderness
• history
• herbs
• healing properties
• customs
• travel

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Oslo, US

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