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Podcast: Travel with Rick Steves
Episode: 628 Amtrakistan; Astronaut's View; Renaissance Florence
Description: Find out what taking high-definition photos of Earth through the windows of the International Space Station revealed to astronaut Chris Hadfield. Hear why writer Eric Weiner prefers spending four days on Amtrak over a cross-country flight. And get inspired to view the Renaissance treasures of Florence.
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