We learn about the Camino de Santiago de Compostela from a man who takes tourists on updated versions of this mideaval pilgrimage route and catch up with a Lonely Planet Iran researcher who finds that, despite the country's heavy-handed rulers, the Iranian people are some of the most welcoming you'll find anywhere.

Plus we have a new round of listeners' travel haiku to share. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.