Program 500: Favorite Moments; Night Out in London; German Pop and Rock

Get a taste of the elegant life in London as the author of the "Discriminating Guide to London" recommends spots around town where commoners can feel like royalty. Then hear how Germany's pop music continues to reflect the intense cultural changes experienced by the last two generations. And celebrate 500 editions of Travel with Rick Steves with a fond look back at a few of Rick's most memorable guest interviews from the past 12 years.

• James Sherwood, author of "James Sherwood's Discriminating Guide to London" (Thames and Hudson)
• Maisie Hitchcock, tour guide, broadcaster, and podcaster based in Berlin

This special Program 500 retrospective includes excerpts featuring the following guests:

• Bicycle traveler Willie Weir
• John Lord Alderdice from Belfast
• Princess Märtha Louise of Norway
• William Lobkowicz of the Czech royal family
• The late Turkish tour guide and historian Mehlika Seval
• Irish tour guide Barry Malone
• Author/actress Madhur Jaffrey
• The authors of "The Bonjour Effect": Jean-Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow
• Historian/author David McCullough