Rick Steves Over Brunch

In this episode, we chat about the 2006 episode of Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Italy's Amalfi Coast.” We discuss when is the best time to visit the Amalfi coast, the magic of limoncello, and how to pick the best Amalfi hotel room.   Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Chris's suggested Italy itinerary. His new podcast I'm Anxious About.   Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her favorite books about Italy, Italy quotes, and whether to visit Pompeii or Ostia Antica.        

In our first minisode, we explain what they are, why we are doing them, and jump right in to cover our first topic. Stephanie and Chris each list our top three underrated European cities.   Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About.   Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast My complete list of the Most Underrated Cities in Europe.

In this episode, we chat about the 2006 episode of Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Naples and Pompeii.” We discuss tips for visiting Pompeii, what to eat in Naples, and pickpockets in Italy.    Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl          

In this episode, Stephanie and Chris stop to chat about how Coronavirus and Covid-19 are affecting travel. We chat about our own mental health and careers, what to expect from the travel industry's recovery, and how the pandemic might change how we travel in the future.   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Ultimate Ontario   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures Oklahoma Wonders          

Note: this episode was recorded BEFORE the international Covid-19 response shut down most travel in Europe and North America.    In this episode, Allison Green covers for Stephanie to talk all about the 2010 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Stockholm.”   Chris and Allison talk about travel to Sweden, eating reindeer, and ice bars!    Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch   Allison Green Eternal Arrival What to Do in Stockholm in Winter Where to Stay in Stockholm Sweden Packing List   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl          

In this episode, Allison Green covers for Stephanie to talk all about the 2004 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Lisbon and the Algarve.” Chris and Allison talk about travel to Lisbon, how delicious Portuguese food is, and how much Lisbon has changed in the nearly two decades since this episode was filmed.   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Lisbon Itinerary Day Trip to Sintra   Allison Green Eternal Arrival Where to Stay in Lisbon How to Spend 2 Days in Lisbon   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl          

In this special Christmas episode, we chat about the 2005 Rick Steves’ Europe PBS special “European Christmas.” We talk about visiting European Christmas markets, the magic of Christmas food in Europe, and the right and wrong way to watch this special.    Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures

In this episode, we chat about the 2018 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes.” We talk about the ethics of cruising, our favorite Greek island travel experiences, and why we like traveling Greece off-season. Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl What to Pack for Greece 50 Amazing Places to Visit in Greece          

In this episode, we chat about the 2004 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “London: Mod and Trad.”   We'll talk about the British Museum, exploring the South Bank, and if there's enough "Mod" mixed in with the "Trad."   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   Help us out by contributing to Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl London Packing List Beautiful Quotes about London        

In this episode, we chat about the 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “European Travel Skills: Part II.” Jason Moore from the Zero to Travel podcast joins Chris for a VERY SPECIAL episode discussing all things packing, travel safety, and how much trip planning is enough (and how much is too much).    Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Jason Moore Zero to Travel Location Indie   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures    

In this episode, we chat about the 2014 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Prague.” Allison Green (from Sofia Adventures and Eternal Arrival) fills in for Stephanie to chat with Chris about Prague, a city Allison lived in back in 2009 and recently got to revisit. They chat about if British stag parties are ruining Prague, Czech beer, and more!   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Allison Green Eternal Arrival Things to Do in Prague in Winter How to See Prague Off-the-Beaten-Path   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures    

In this episode, we chat about the 2012 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Paris: Regal and Intimate.”   We'll talk about how great it is to grocery shop in Paris, how art museums are being recontextualized over colonial acquisitions, and how to enjoy Paris travel in a more relaxed, atmospheric manner.   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl 50 Hilarious Paris Puns Beautiful Paris Quotes    

In this episode, we chat about the 2018 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Portugal's Heartland.”   We'll talk about our favorite Portuguese wines, if the Duoro Valley is the prettiest place on Earth, and why a Portuguese road trip is always a good idea.   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures  

In this episode, we interview the man himself, Rick Steves about all things travel!   We share listener questions, talk about the ethics of travel and climate change, how to avoid lines in Europe, what we can expect from future episodes of the show, and more.    Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Show Notes Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Show Notes Guide to Visiting Buzludzha in Bulgaria

In this episode, we chat about the 2012 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Rome: Back-Street Riches” with the travel legend, Rick Steves himself!   We'll talk about how much Italian food is too much, Rick's philosophy on action shots, and the single best Rome travel tip you need to hear before hitting the city.   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Check out Chris's new guide to Toronto!   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl How to Visit Ostia Antica from Rome  

In this episode, we chat about the 2003 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Dublin and Mystical Side-Trips.” We discuss Dublin's amazing museum scene, how to earn a certificate in pouring a Guinness, and whether there's just too much to do in Dublin for a single episode.    Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl    

In this episode, we chat about the 2018 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “European Festivals I.” We chat about how festival travel is different from regular travel, how not to be a jerk when you're at a religious event, and why Greek fireworks have a safety warning issued by the US State Department.   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Seeing the Kukeri at the Surva Festival 

In this episode, we chat about the 2012 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Rome: Baroque Brilliance.”   Note: This episode was recorded in March and is being released now due to technical issues with the editing process of the episode.    Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl    

In this episode, we chat about the 2006 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Salzburg and Surroundings.” We discuss apple strudel, how Chris made it to almost thirty years-old without seeing The Sound of Music, and how many action shots Rick packed into this episode.    Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl    

Holy cow, Chris met Rick in Toronto after listening to Rick's talk on his book "Travel as a Political Act." For this episode, Chris shares some of Rick's insights from the lecture and we discuss our thoughts. Plus, find out exactly what happened when Chris met Rick.   Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.   For more, find us: Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures - A Balkan Travel Blog   Chris Mitchell travelingmitch Ultimate Ontario - Chris's Upcoming Ontario Travel Blog