Program 752: Amsterdam Canals; The Last Island; Coimbra

What does it mean to be truly off the grid from the rest of the world? On the next Travel with Rick Steves, Adam Goodheart tells us about the time he came face to face with a member of the most elusive tribe on earth, who live on North Sentinel Island, in the Indian Ocean.

We'll also hear how the canals of Amsterdam add to the charm of the Netherlands.

And a guide from Portugal recommends visiting the university town of Coimbra [ ko-EEM-bra ] for a fun mix of the medieval and the modern.

• Amsterdam-based tour guide Dennis Gerrits
• Adam Goodheart, author of "The Last Island: Discovery, Defiance, and the Most Elusive Tribe on Earth" (Godine)
• Lisbon-based tour guide Cristina Duarte

• Dennis Gerrits offers custom tours of Amsterdam and Holland.
• Rick takes a short cruise on the canals of Amsterdam.
• Adam Goodheart is director of the Starr Center for the study of the American Experience at Washington College, in Chestertown, on the eastern shore of Maryland.
• Adam is the author of "The Last Island: Discovery, Defiance, and the Most Elusive Tribe on Earth," published by Godine.
• Adam is included in the National Geographic film "The Mission," which explores the death of American John Chau on North Sentinel Island.
• Survival International advocates for protecting uncontacted tribes from outsiders. They discuss the John Chau death on North Sentinel Island on their website.
• The Rick Steves online guide to Coimbra, Portugal.
• Cristina Duarte's website includes information about her tour services.

• Yanni, "What You Get," Sensuous Chill / Yanniworks-Portrait
• Silicone Soul, "Right On, Right On," Claude Challe: Nirvana Lounge 2 (collection) / George V (France)
• JW_JWV_0221_00101_Dutch_Dolls_s_Dance_-_Remastered_APM
• Werner Oh, "Tulpen uit Amsterdam," Authentic Holland Folk Songs / Legacy Int'l
• The Nits, "Christine's World," Ting / Columbia
• Erik Visser, "The Canals of Amsterdam," One Man Parade / Flairck
• AVC_AVCD_0719_03001_The_Marketplace_APM
• MYMA_MYD_0019_01101_River_Crossing_APM
• * Cindy Peloquin, "The Maid of Amsterdam," The Wind in the Rigging: A New England Voyage (collection)
• Peter Hurford, "Sonata No. 12 in G major, K274-271d (Mozart)," The Art of Peter Hurford, disc 1 / Decca
• Peter Hurford, "Fugue in G major BWV 577 (J. S. Bach)," The Art of Peter Hurford, disc 1 / Decca
• Agricantus, "Hala Hala," Nirvana Lounge by Claude Challe & Ravin, disc 1 (collection) / Challo Music (France)
• SCOR_SCORE_0215_00401_Tribal_Skin_a_APM
• KPM_KPM_0582_04201_Dark_Jungle_APM
• MYMA_MYD_0019_01101_River_Crossing_APM
• Magical Power Mako, "Sea of Joy," Lo Pop Diamonds / Altavistic
• Deep Forest, "Sweet Lullaby," Deep Forest / Sony
• * dZihan & Kamien, "Ocean Air," Nikki Beach vol. 1 (collection) / Loungism Recordings
• Uman, "Bird's Eye View (Rhythmic Remix)," Traveler '99 (collection) / Six Degrees Records
• PRM_PRM_0013_00101_Tribal_Echoes_APM
• PRM_PRM_0013_01501_Bengal_Sea_APM
• CEZ_CEG_5016_01801_Comoros_Island_APM
• Uman, "Bird's Eye View (Rhythmic Remix)," Traveler '99 (collection) / Six Degrees Records
• Oscar Aleman, "April in Portugal," Swing Guitar Masterpieces / Acoustic Disc
• Pedro Caldeira Cabral, "Pavana e Galharda de Alexandre," Memórias da Guitarra Portuguesa a Guitarra do Século XVIII / Tradisom
• Intro to Mariza, "Malmequer," Transparente / EMI Music Portugal
• Jorge Fernando, "Velho Fado," Music from the Wine Lands (collection) / Putumayo
• KAPT_KAPT_0006_01401_Fado_De_Coimbra_Vocals_APM
• SON_SAS_0019_00301_Saudade_De_Coimbra_APM

* Indicates filler music used during internal breaks on the broadcast

• The people of North Sentinel Island are mentioned as the most isolated, "uncontacted" group of hunter/gatherer tribes on earth at various places in this week's program. It's also noted in segment B that their isolation is protected by the government of India.
• Rick mentions the King's Day/Queen's Day holiday in the Netherlands at 8:50 (celebrated on the King's birthday, April 27). Dennis adds that they currently have a king as head of state.
• At 12:23, Dennis says that in the heat of summer, the city's canals are clean enough to swim in.
• Starting at 14:50, Rick and Dennis discuss issues with renovating canal embankments in Amsterdam.
• At 52:40, Cristina describes the university ceremonies at Coimbra held in May.
• At 55:10, Cristina says more women than men are attending university these days.