Program 327: Fun in Europe: Street Markets in Paris, Beer in Belgium, Caves in Slovenia

Release Date: 06-01-2013

Description

Rick interviews a guide to the street markets of Paris, where souvenir shopping can be a destination in itself. Hear how the beer in Belgium is so good, it's worth a special trip. Also, learn about the mysteries and history you can find in the caves of Slovenia.

Guests

  • Marjorie R. Williams, co-author of "Markets of Paris" (The Little Bookroom).
  • Stu Stuart, tour guide to Belgium and Germany beer venues
  • Barbara Jakopič, tour guide based in Slovenia

Related Links

Haiku Awards

Wood cellar barrels

Hold newly fermented beer.

A cold Pilsner awaits.

— Matt Harmon, Charleston, West Virginia

 

Our inhibitions,

Challenged by the artist's plea,

To perceive anew.

— Bill Loy, Montgomery Village, Maryland

 

Moon over Notre Dame

Jazz on bridge to Ile St Louis

A Paris party.

— Barbara Waxman, Seattle, Washington

 

one day not enough

i will go back again

one life not enough.

— Jason Boyd, Greenville, North Carolina

Program Extras

Pgm 327 Extra - Rick and Marjorie R. Williams, author of the guidebook "Markets of Paris," describe the outdoor market and café scene along the rue Montorgueil. (runs 1:14)