Salman Rushdie's Florence
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The Indian-born English author, having lived under the Ayatollah's death threat since 1989, is uniquely qualified to write about culture clash, as he does in his novel about early European contact with 16th-century Mughal India.
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This marks the end of Rick's Audio Europe podcast. But the good news is there are two easy ways you can keep getting this content. The first way is to subscribe to the free, weekly "Travel with Rick Steves" radio show podcast on iTunes. It brings you all the great interviews you've come to love,...
Published 11/01/18
Rick provides a brief introduction to his Italy (Venice, Florence, Rome) playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip, plus audio tours of these cities' historic sites and museums. For more info on traveling in Italy, see...
Published 05/25/18
David is the very symbol of Renaissance optimism and one of Europe's great sightseeing thrills. We'll also see Michelangelo's Prisoners — unfinished statues that give insight into this troubled genius. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
Published 05/25/18