About this episode

This episode explores the charm of Orvieto, the nuances of train travel in Europe and the US, and a vibrant railway journey across India.

A tour guide from Orvieto explains why his Umbrian hill-town home is well worth a stop on your Italy itinerary. Then a rail enthusiast looks at train travel in Europe and beyond and considers how — and why — the US set off upon a different track. And a British journalist takes us along as she rides the rails on a lively journey across India. 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: British journalist, tour guide, rail enthusiast

Topics covered

• train travel
• Italy
• India
• European travel
• railway journeys
• cultural exploration

Keywords

• Orvieto
• train travel
• Italy
• India
• European rail
• cultural travel
• rail enthusiast

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Orvieto, Italy, Europe, US, India

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