Program 733: Walls Around the World; Tourism in Spain; Tecumseh
Release Date: 11-04-2023
Description
A Jerusalem-raised Palestinian tour operator explains how he works to reconcile divided communities — in his home country, and far beyond. Then two Spanish tour guides consider what makes their country one of the world's most popular destinations among tourists, and what they want visitors to experience there. And a historian discusses the legacy of Shawnee chief Tecumseh, and why, in the early years of the US, he was so admired even by the settlers he opposed.
Guests
- Peace activist and tour operator Aziz Abu Sarah, author of "Crossing Boundaries: A Traveler's Guide to World Peace" (Berrett-Koehler Publishers)
- Francisco Glária, tour guide based in Pamplona, Spain
- Jorge Román, tour guide based in Madrid
- Peter Stark, author of "Gallop Toward the Sun" (Random House)
Additional Info
- Aziz Abu Sarah is the author of "Crossing Boundaries: A Traveler's Guide to World Peace."
- Aziz is co-owner of Mejdi Tours, to explore "dual narratives" in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He also started non-profit Interact International to promote connections in divided societies around the world.
- Rick explores the ongoing conflict between Israeli and Palestinian interests in his 2014 TV special "The Holy Land."
- Francisco Glária Baines lives in Pamplona, and specializes in small group tours in Spain's Navarra region and Basque Country.
- Jorge Román lives in Madrid, and offers private tours of the capital, southern Spain, and Catalonia.
- Jorge and Francisco co-host the Spanish Loops podcast on Spotify.
- The latest book by Peter Stark, "Gallop Toward the Sun," covers early American history during the time of Shawnee chief Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison.
- Peter also is a correspondent for Outside magazine.