Why More Retirees Are Choosing This Option
We speak with a couple enjoying their retirement in Ecuador, and a longtime expat who made the move more than two decades ago.
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Exploring The Unknown: Skiing Five Hundred Miles To The North Pole
Kagge offers a rare glimpse into one of Earth’s last great frontiers.
Looking Back With Rick Steves: The Importance Of Traveling The Lesser-Known Path
With tales of adventure—like sleeping in a stationary abandoned train car only to find it rolling at dawn—Steves reflects on how these unexpected moments shaped his life perspective.
Viewpoints Explained: Traveling This Year? New Entry Policies You Should Know
We cover what you need to know if you’re planning to hop on a flight.
Why More Women Are Choosing Solo Travel Despite Safety Challenges
Solo travel, especially among women, is growing in popularity as social media helps showcase the brighter side of adventure. But while online resources and communities provide guidance, challenges like safety concerns and “old-fashioned” industry practices still exist.
One Doctor’s Adventure In The Shadow Of Everest
Mimi Zieman shares her experiences treating frostbite, preparing for avalanches, and practicing high-altitude medicine at 18,000 feet above sea level.
Golden Years Abroad; Why More Seniors Are Leaving The U.S.
We speak with a couple who is spending their retirement in Ecuador, and an expat who relocated overseas more than 20 years ago.
Viewpoints Explained: Turbulent Times At Boeing
We recap the struggles its faced and what this ‘too big to fail’ company is doing to move forward.
Getting Outside & Gardening This Spring
We speak with a home gardener and a horticulturist at Bonnie Plants about how to get started and be successful this spring and summer.
Expanding Into Aging: How To Overcome Our Fear Of The Unknown
We speak with author Caroline Paul about gaining a new perspective on aging
Why You Should Drop What You’re Doing On April 8 & See This Rare Event
We speak with eclipse expert and journalist David Baron about why a total solar eclipse is a can’t-miss event worth the travel and traffic.
Would You Ever Spend $63,000 on a Pound of Rare Mushrooms? Some Chefs Say Yes
We highlight the many niche aspects of fine dining and how we can all takeaway some learning points to infuse it into our own cooking at home.
No Travel Plans This Summer? How To Make the Most Out of Where You Are Already
If traveling out of state this summer is out of the question (or you just want to spend more time at home), we offer up some ways to rediscover your own town, city, or region and gain a new perspective.
Viewpoints Explained: What Does the Oceangate Disaster Signal About Extreme Tourism?
We discuss the lack of regulations in this growing, private industry of extreme tourism.
Viewpoints Explained: The Future of San Francisco
High real estate prices. Rampant crime. A mass exodus. We discuss the sharp decline of this once-golden city by the bay.
RV Life: The Classic American Way of Roadtripping
We speak with travel expert Bonnie Sinclair about the many benefits of road tripping across the U.S. via RV, including some of her top destinations.
A Distengrating Framework
We speak with two aviation experts about this recent fiasco and what it means for all technology-reliant industries.
For the Love of Crosswords
Crosswords have stayed in style and graced newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. We speak with crossword expert Adrienne Raphel to find out more about this beloved word game.
Grieving Amidst the Holidays
We speak with psychologist Mary Lamia about how to sit with your emotions, communicate with loved ones and set realistic expectations this month.
Reimagining Beach Tourism Culture
While the all-inclusive resort is an easy pick, it might be worth rethinking this choice. We cover the highly popular global beach tourism industry and the dark side of this foreign tourist-focused culture.
Learning About Wine
It’s true that wine is complex – after all it dates back to 6000 B.C. Expert sommelier Elizabeth Schneider joins Viewpoints this week to give us an introduction to all things wine.
Finding Calm Through Coloring
Remember how much fun it was to crack open a new coloring book and crayons when you were a kid? These days, adults are reliving that thrill in massive numbers.
How To: Getting Into Gardening This Summer
Getting started in gardening can seem overwhelming - especially if you have trouble keeping a solo houseplant alive. But with some research and a small investment, the rewards of tending to a garden are life-long.
Post-Pandemic Travel
Acclaimed TV host and European tour guide Rick Steves joins us this week on Viewpoints to share several traveling tips, including how to get around crowds and stay safe this season.
