A Cypriot businessman-turned-philosopher connects the act of travel with the larger journey of our lives, and shares how revisiting places we've been before can help us to see them — and ourselves — in a new light. Plus, a cultural historian based on Easter Island recommends ways to experience the diverse cultures of the far-flung nations of the south seas.

• Nicos Hadjicostis, author of "The Eternal Ragpicker" (Bamboo Leaf Press)
• James Grant-Peterkin, author of "South Pacific" and "A Companion to Easter Island" (self-published)

• Nicos Hadjicostis publishes his biweekly Tuesday Letters on Substack, and posts videos on his YouTube channel.
• Nicos has written a series of "essays on the human condition" in his books "The Eternal Ragpicker" and "Destination Earth," and explores the writings of Greek poet Constantine Cavafy in "Conversing with Cavafy."
• Nicos spoke previously with Rick about viewing all places on earth as a common destination, on Travel with Rick Steves program #499 in September 2017, and tells us about the attractions of Nafplio, on the Greek mainland, on program #522 (April 2018).
• James Grant-Peterkin provides a dozen stories on the origins and history of Polynesia, and the adventurous people who have ventured there, in his Travel Enrichment Series book "South Pacific." He also lists dozens of topics he speaks on, and his current cruise ship speaking schedule, on his website.
• The tours James offers on Easter Island are featured on his Easter Island Spirit website. He reminds us that all visitors to archeological sites on the island must now be accompanied by a local guide.
• James spoke with Rick about Easter Island on Travel with Rick Steves program #807 in October 2025.