Travel Expert Rick Steves, New Creatures at the Zoo, Studio 2 Trivia

Have you made any summer vacation plans? PBS travel icon Rick Steves joins us with destination suggestions, how to get around on a budget and more useful tips.

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Rick Steves

Travel expert Rick Steves featured in a 2020 episode of WHYY's You Oughta Know.

Sloth bear cubs born in January have made an adorable outdoor debut at the Philadelphia Zoo. They’re still nameless. We’re talking about the vulnerable species and the contest to name them with Maggie Morse, Curator of Carnivores and Ungulates.


Have you made your summer vacation plans? It’s not too late. PBS travel expert and guidebook author Rick Steves joins us with destination suggestions, instructions for traveling on a budget and some advice on how to be a good traveler. He’ll also take your questions, the number is (888) 477-9499 or email us at studio2@whyy.org.


Also, we hope to crown another Trivia contestant. Plus, Tonya Pendleton has the hottest weekend events for this Memorial weekend.

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