Rick Steves sips a cloudy glass of ouzo at sunset on the Greek isle of Hydra.

Rick sips a cloudy glass of ouzo at sunset on the Greek isle of Hydra.

Credit: Rick Steves

Next week, we'll get the best travel tips and tricks from Rick Steves, get cozy with MASTERPIECE Mystery! and much more. Take a look at what’s coming up! 

RICK STEVES EXPERIENCING EUROPE - SATURDAY, MAY 31 AT 9:30 AM 

Learn Rick's top travel tips. From itinerary planning to venturing off the beaten path, this entertaining, information-packed program recorded in front of an audience teaches viewers the essential skills for smart travel. Get Rick's tips on packing light, avoiding crowds, outsmarting scams, and eluding pickpockets – all while maximizing the opportunities for cultural and culinary experiences. 

COZY MYSTERIES OF MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! - SUNDAY, JUNE 1 AT 8 PM 

Discover the secrets of the “cozy mystery” in this exploration of the genre. Go behind-the-scenes of Grantchester, Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders, The Marlow Murder Club, and Miss Scarlet to learn why the appeal of the mystery series has endured for so long. 

QUILTING WOMEN OF GEE'S BEND - SUNDAY, JUNE 1 AT 11 AM & 9:30 PM 

Learn about the celebrated quilts made by an isolated community of African American women in rural Alabama. Established during enslavement, the quilting practice was born out of necessity and passed down from mothers to daughters for generations. A legacy woven by hand, the quilts have been embraced by the modern art world and featured in museums across the country. 

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: THE PATHS & PLACES OF REFUGE - SUNDAY, JUNE 1 AT 12:30 PM 

Trace the dynamic journey from slavery to freedom through the personal accounts of William and Ellen Craft, an enslaved married couple who hid in plain sight while using multiple modes of transportation. Follow the path from Georgia to Philadelphia and explore the myriad ways enslaved individuals found their way to freedom using places of refuge that were havens for the Freedom Seekers. 

COOKING WITH LEGENDS: LIDIA BASTIANICH & JACQUES PEPIN - SATURDAY, MAY 31 AT 1 PM 

Join longtime friends and chefs Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pépin for mouth-watering recipes and personal family stories. The combined knowledge of these two “good-natured bosses” doubles the fun when they come together to share the recipes that made their careers, including Lidia’s Frico Con Insalata Alla Nonna and Jacques' Crepes Suzette.