Jul 25, 2026 · 52 min · 8 segments
Hear why one writer chooses to invest the time in crossing America by train instead of hopping a quick flight. Then discover what taking high-definition photos of Earth from space revealed to a…
Chris HadfieldGuest
Anna PiperatoGuest
Eric WeinerGuestHow do you like to travel? Eric Weiner recommends a cross-country trip by train for a welcome kind of intimacy with your fellow passengers.
And you have these conversations with people that you just wouldn't have at 30,000 feet.
For astronaut Chris Hadfield, the view from 250 miles out in space shook up how he saw the Earth.
You really see a global perspective, but with a huge respect for the history that got us where we are.
Seeing the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance up close can be a revelation.
As you stroll the streets of Florence, tour guide Anna Piperato points out how the achievements of the 15th century influence who we are today.
And it's not just a beautiful building, but the function of the Hospital of the Innocents really embodies the humanistic spirit that is now running through Florence.
From Amtrak to the space station and Renaissance Florence, come along for the hour ahead.
In just a bit, astronaut Chris Hadfield tells us how he photographed the Earth going 17,000 miles an hour, where the challenges of light and clouds take on a whole new dimension.
And we'll explore some of humanity's greatest cultural achievements on the streets of Renaissance Florence.
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