cover of episode 665 Surprises from Boring Places; Sidecountry; Dakar, Senegal

665 Surprises from Boring Places; Sidecountry; Dakar, Senegal

2022/2/5
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Travel with Rick Steves

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We consider how visiting second- and third-tier destinations — places some might dismiss as "boring" — can lead to the most rewarding travel experiences. And two New York Times journalists take us on a pair of journeys: first to the world of offbeat — and often mortally dangerous — athletic achievements, and then to the Atlantic-seaside attractions of Dakar, Senegal's lively capital.

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