RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b -- Rendered At Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:25:07 +0000 Traveling Light with Stephanie Mirza https://redcircle.com/shows/traveling-light-with-stephanie-mirza en-US All rights reserved. WVPE 88.1 Public Radio *This week on Traveling Light with Stephanie Mirza...* Stephanie and her husband Mahan will spend the next two months traveling Europe with only their carry-on bags! Join us as we start our Journey in Chicago, explore Bosnia, Italy, Amsterdam and beyond! 7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b This week on Traveling Light with Stephanie Mirza...

Stephanie and her husband Mahan will spend the next two months traveling Europe with only their carry-on bags! Join us as we start our Journey in Chicago, explore Bosnia, Italy, Amsterdam and beyond!

]]> episodic no WVPE 88.1 Public Radio mjanovic@wvpe.org false full Traveling Light Ep 13: Stephanie's Bazaar Adventure Traveling Light Ep 13: Stephanie's Bazaar Adventure WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Host Stephanie Mirza grabs a bite (or two) to eat, haggles with shopkeepers, and catches a live performance from a whirling dervish in the streets of Istanbul

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]]> <p>This week on Traveling Light, Stephanie dives deep into the rich history of Istanbul</p> c627a630-9711-4965-91e4-9867ec0b0573 https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/79bd29d7-acd9-432f-b45f-aba9e36c171c Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:37:12 +0000 244 false full Traveling Light Ep 11: Time for Turkiye Traveling Light Ep 11: Time for Turkiye WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Stephanie arrives in Turkiye for the final (and longest) leg of her trip

]]> <p>Stephanie arrives in Turkiye for the final (and longest) leg of her trip</p> 3fc8cd38-6cb7-4dfc-8bf2-679ad00acdde https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/a8e61229-47cf-4421-9ffc-e5196675ac89 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:19:51 +0000 245 false full Traveling Light Ep 10: When In Rome Traveling Light Ep 10: When In Rome WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Stephanie Mirza arrives in Rome to catch a glimpse of the colosseum, eat authentic Italian pizza, and talks with Father Emmanuel Katongole, the incoming director of Notre Dame University's Ansari Institute.

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]]> <p>Stephanie leaves Bosnia behind to attend a family reunion in The Netherlands, and learns about her in-laws&#39; fascinating stories.</p> 2e905d85-381f-47de-a972-416923cddb55 https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/a50cd5c1-8fc2-4c7c-98b8-87ca43a05267 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:07:14 +0000 723 false full Traveling Light EP 7, Part 3: Building Bridges Traveling Light EP 7, Part 3: Building Bridges WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Stephanie talks with several key figures at the Building Bridges seminar in Bosnia, which focuses on the interfaith alliance between Islam and Christianity.

]]> <p>Stephanie talks with several key figures at the Building Bridges seminar in Bosnia, which focuses on the interfaith alliance between Islam and Christianity. </p> b9594d20-e8fe-4d23-baa0-3242986f76fc https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/3147cb18-2f7b-4fbd-89a7-f52682e34b3d Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:31:59 +0000 1786 false full Traveling Light EP 7, Part 2: Choosing Sarajevo Traveling Light EP 7, Part 2: Choosing Sarajevo WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Stephanie interviews two American expats who moved to Sarajevo years ago and asks the question, "Why choose Sarajevo?"

]]> <p>Stephanie interviews two American expats who moved to Sarajevo years ago and asks the question, &#34;Why choose Sarajevo?&#34;</p> ed7e6379-0e13-475a-bd68-4d863bc3aa45 https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/f6f59ee8-7cde-44f8-b2ca-60c61a839a2d Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:28:29 +0000 1958 false full Traveling Light EP 7, Part 1: A Cup or Two of Tea Traveling Light EP 7, Part 1: A Cup or Two of Tea WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Stephanie wraps up her time in Bosnia by speaking with two different tea shop owners who call Sarajevo home

]]> <p>Stephanie wraps up her time in Bosnia by speaking with two different tea shop owners who call Sarajevo home</p> 3f2bde50-1383-4786-ae99-80d1b705fadf https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/799ac7b2-88a7-446e-8b62-d6c4e1cb0f84 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:26:10 +0000 958 false full Traveling Light EP 6 - Invisible Scars Traveling Light EP 6 - Invisible Scars WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Host Stephanie Mirza examines the invisible scars left on the people and places affected by the Siege of Sarajevo.

]]> <p>Host Stephanie Mirza examines the invisible scars left on the people and places affected by the Siege of Sarajevo.</p> 0a1c1f96-fe79-47ce-b444-703be0cae391 https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/48fb4015-c498-47dc-8324-1991110b9cf0 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:05:35 +0000 512 false full Traveling Light EP 5 - Franz & Sophie Traveling Light EP 5 - Franz & Sophie WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Stephanie reflects on the historical context behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, his wife Sophie, and the following events that would eventually lead to the Great War.

]]> <p>Stephanie reflects on the historical context behind the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, his wife Sophie, and the following events that would eventually lead to the Great War.</p> 55ab4514-0cb8-48aa-be7a-54792aac1ac2 https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/8d53922b-a854-4ddb-949f-d3f6a3e86119 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:25:46 +0000 240 false full Traveling Light EP 4 - The Streets of Sarajevo Traveling Light EP 4 - The Streets of Sarajevo WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Stephanie travels to Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to experience the crossroads where East meets West, drinks water from a possibly magic fountain, and resists the temptation to stuff her carry-on with more souvenirs.

]]> <p>Stephanie travels to Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to experience the crossroads where East meets West, drinks water from a possibly magic fountain, and resists the temptation to stuff her carry-on with more souvenirs.</p> bc62cde8-d9d0-4433-a360-696f61faeea1 https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/02c710dd-e661-4306-b12d-81dfd85d2bf5 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:24 +0000 243 false full Traveling Light EP 3 - Making A Splash At Kravica Falls Traveling Light EP 3 - Making A Splash At Kravica Falls 3 WVPE 88.1 Public Radio This Week, Stephanie visits navigates perilous roads, experiences Kravica Falls, and watches Bosnia in the World Cup with locals!

]]> <p>This Week, Stephanie visits navigates perilous roads, experiences Kravica Falls, and watches Bosnia in the World Cup with locals!</p> 2c66caca-7afd-4369-9e5b-4e1639a0b40b https://redcircle.com/shows/7f55a335-366a-491e-b244-9d09d92ac12b/episodes/96dcbc42-1150-4ba5-bd4a-3e297035da20 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:28 +0000 388 false full Traveling Light EP 2 - Into Vjetrenica Cave Traveling Light EP 2 - Into Vjetrenica Cave 2 WVPE 88.1 Public Radio This week on Traveling Light, Stephanie has a quick bite for breakfast before heading to Vjetrenica Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once housed prehistoric humans, fierce predators, and surprisingly resilient little creatures. This week on Traveling Light, Stephanie has a quick bite for breakfast before heading to Vjetrenica Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once housed prehistoric humans, fierce predators, and surprisingly resilient little creatures.

]]> <p>This week on Traveling Light, Stephanie has a quick bite for breakfast before heading to Vjetrenica Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once housed prehistoric humans, fierce predators, and surprisingly resilient little creatures.</p> f87171e5-709a-4c56-9fe2-0e255ffee410 https://www.wvpe.org/traveling-light-with-stephanie-mirza Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:11:45 +0000 403 false full Traveling Light EP 1 - The Journey Begins Traveling Light EP 1 - The Journey Begins 1 WVPE 88.1 Public Radio Join WVPE's Stephanie Mirza as she travels Europe for the next two months with her husband Mahan. In this episode we start our journey in Chicago and land in Bosnia! Join us for the exciting sounds of life on the streets of Sarajevo and so much more Join WVPE's Stephanie Mirza as she travels Europe for the next two months with her husband Mahan. In this episode we start our journey in Chicago and land in Bosnia! Join us for the exciting sounds of life on the streets of Sarajevo and so much more

]]> <p>Join WVPE&#39;s Stephanie Mirza as she travels Europe for the next two months with her husband Mahan. In this episode we start our journey in Chicago and land in Bosnia! Join us for the exciting sounds of life on the streets of Sarajevo and so much more</p> 015ad5c6-e0d1-4763-b122-3e3c158f9cc3 https://www.wvpe.org/traveling-light-with-stephanie-mirza Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:08:23 +0000 333 false