705 Basque and Balkan Carnival; Sicilians; World Lit
705 Basque and Balkan Carnival; Sicilians; World Lit  
Podcast: Travel with Rick Steves
Published On: Sat Feb 18 2023
Description: Hear how ancient pagan traditions spice up carnival season in the Basque Country and the Balkans — two regions that celebrate the days preceding Ash Wednesday with raucous festivals. Then get two Sicilians' take on what sets Sicily's island culture apart from the rest of Italy. And consider your next armchair journey as Harvard professor David Damrosch recommends authors whose works can transport you to China, Japan, Iran, Brazil, and sub-Saharan Africa. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.