393 Convent Inns of Italy; Travels with the Band; Protecting the Pacific

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Rick Steves

Rick Steves, Public Radio, 721132, Europe, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Npr, Travel

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🗓️ 31 January 2015

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Find out what's been threatening the mid-Pacific...and what’s being done to protect it. Then learn about an unusual — and often comfortable — alternative to hotels and B&Bs: convents and monasteries, many of which welcome travelers in some of the world’s prime locales. And listen in while the man behind The Long Winters tells tales from his band’s tours around Europe, and reveals where they’ve found the biggest fans for American rock and roll.

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0:00.0	When Trish Clark slept at a convent in Rome, she discovered that guest houses run by religious
0:05.4	orders can be an ideal way to see Europe, like the one right in the middle of Florence.
0:10.8	This lovely, lovely monastery run by two very beautiful oblate sisters.
0:16.3	All the rooms are large, nicely furnished.
0:19.3	It's in a terrific location.
0:21.3	Just 100 yards from the Duomo. you couldn't be in a better area.
0:25.0	But for a little more action at night the frontman for the rock band The Long Winters tells us how he and his bandmates tour Europe.
0:32.0	We've had the most amazing times in Berlin over the years so much so that we thought maybe we should move there.
0:37.0	And learn about America's new marine sanctuaries in the middle of the Pacific.
0:41.0	Think of it.
0:42.0	President Obama has protected more of the Earth's surface than anybody in history.
0:47.0	That is big stuff.
0:50.0	From convents to rock stars and the middle of the sea.
0:52.8	Explore the world with us in the hour ahead.
0:54.7	It's travel with Rick Steve's.
0:57.2	The largest protected area on Earth is now in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
1:05.0	Coming up today on Travel with Rick Steeves,
1:08.0	we'll hear why marine biologists are celebrating this as a major breakthrough
1:12.0	and why it really matters to everyone.
1:14.4	We'll also hear how a band that's the darling of indie rock bands makes a fast-paced
1:19.6	concert tour of Europe work for them without breaking up the band.
1:23.7	But if you prefer quieter accommodations, the author of The Good Night and God Bless Guide books
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