It's more than just curiosity that keeps drawing John Kae back to his favorite island in the Mediterranean.

Sitting on a bench in a small town, engaging in conversation, and then all of a sudden that leads to friendships and future visits.

In a moment, we'll hear how lifelong learning can turn into many repeat visits to Sicily.

As a frequent rail commuter to Milan, newspaper columnist Beppi Severini has noticed that a lot can

happen on a train trip, especially a long one.

Lots of books and revelations and marriages and commitments actually were born during train travel.

He explains why he prefers to travel by train whenever possible.

While photojournalist Greta Rebus tells us how visiting hot springs all over the world can also

be a revelation.

Geothermal water is groundwater that has gone on a bit of a journey.

Let's share the ride together for the hour ahead.

It's Travel with Rick Steeves.

As a photographer,

Greta Rebus loves how much variety there is to hot springs all around the world.

In just a bit, she shares a few of her favorites with tips on how to make yourself comfortable soaking with strangers anywhere.

And one of Italy's top newspaper columnists shares his observations on the benefits of traveling

by train.

Beepi Severini says the entertainment value of the people you meet is a big part of it.

A retired newspaper man from Salt Lake City starts us out on today's travel with Rick

Steve's telling us why he finds himself returning

to Sicily over and over again.

The island of Sicily, while nominally a region of Italy, is really a world apart. Sitting at the toe of Italy's boot in the middle of the Mediterranean,

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