The hour-long "Rick Steves' Special: The Holy Land, Israelis And Palestinians Today" weaves together both the Israeli and the Palestinian narratives to better understand a place that is, for a third of humanity, literally holy land.
The crossroads for three great religions, the Holy Land has been coveted and fought over for centuries. Host Rick Steves visits the major sights, but delves deeper to better understand and empathize with both peoples.
In Israel, he goes from the venerable ramparts of Jerusalem to the vibrant modern skyline of Tel Aviv.
In Palestine, by harvesting olives near Hebron, visiting a home in Bethlehem, and popping into a university in Ramallah, he comes to know a land few tourists visit.
And all along the way, he learns about security walls, disputed settlements, and the persistent challenges facing the region as Israelis and Palestinians learn to coexist peacefully.
About The Series:
Rick Steves advocates smart, affordable, perspective-broadening travel. As host and writer of the popular public television series RICK STEVES' EUROPE, and best-selling author of over 50 European travel books, he encourages Americans to travel as "temporary locals." He helps American travelers connect much more intimately and authentically with Europe — and Europeans — for a fraction of what mainstream tourists pay.
Rick's Audio Europe™ Travel App
The Rick Steves Audio Europe™ app organizes Rick's vast library of radio interviews and audio tours into geographic-specific playlists, so you can enjoy ready access to the information that relates specifically to your Europe travel plans. You'll get Rick's self-guided walking tours for dozens of Europe's top museums and sights — plus hundreds of tracks from Rick’s radio show covering travel tips and cultural insights. Take a video tour of Rick's app.
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Past episodes and video clips are available for viewing on demand.
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