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Podcast: Travel with Rick Steves
Episode: 457 Visiting Bulgaria; European Coffees; Persian Mirrors; Saints of Italy
Description: A tour guide from Sofia discusses how Bulgaria's changed since it joined the EU, professional foodie Fred Plotkin explains why coffee varies across Europe, and writer Elaine Sciolino reveals what she learned about the public and private sides of Iran since living in Tehran as a New York Times correspondent. Plus, hear why patron saints are so important to Italian culture.
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