Program 342a: Rome After Dark; Underground NYC

People-watching and relaxing in the night air in one of Rome’s picturesque public piazzas: Get tips for enjoying Rome’s more intimate side after sunset. Then a guide to New York City tells us where you can get in touch with the city's forgotten history and its multicultural character, and hear from a few daring souls who find adventure in high places.

• Francesca Caruso, tour guide based in Rome
• Gene Openshaw, art and history specialist, co-author of "Rick Steves' Europe 101"
• Moses Gates, NYC tour guide and author of "Hidden Cities:  A Memoir of Urban Exploration"  (Tarcher-Penguin)

• Francesca Caruso's website includes her contact information.
• Gene Openshaw co-authors Rick's art and history book, "Europe 101." 
• Rick wrote a blog posting a few years ago about "Rome By Night."
• Moses Gates' New York City touring and city exploration website includes blog articles with photos from Moses' bridge climbs.   
• Moses includes a brief promotional video for Hidden Cities on You Tube. 
• Tarcher/Penguin Books includes a short Q and A with Moses Gates on its website. 
• The No. 7 "Flushing" train line in Queens goes to several national heritage sites. 
• Caller Monique enjoyed a guided tour of the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.