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Rick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Rick Steves' Travel TipsRome is magnificent and overwhelming at the same time. Make your trip to the Eternal City fun and hassle-free with Rick's travel tips, from choosing where to stay to using public transportation. More info about travel to Italy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy2020-08-1901 min
Travel with Rick Steves577 Magellan 500; Mexico City Neighborhoods; Ask RickFind out why Portugal isn't jumping on the Magellan 500th-anniversary bandwagon like their neighbors in Spain are. Then, guidebook author Julie Meade tells Rick which neighborhoods of Mexico City are the most fun to visit.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2019-09-1452 minTravel with Rick Steves562 Walking Amsterdam; European Hiking Trails; Ask RickTo celebrate King's Day in the Netherlands, tour guides for Amsterdam join us to recommend strategies for enjoying this scenic city on foot. Then the author of "Explore Europe on Foot" makes the case for exploring Europe via its long-distance hiking trails — at your own pace and away from the crowds. And listeners get Rick's advice on their summer vacation plans.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2019-04-2752 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Glasgow and Scottish PassionsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Glasgow, once an industrial powerhouse, offers a fun look at Scotland's vibrantly gritty urban side — full of edgy street art, trendy dining, and the striking architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Leaving town, we'll tap into Scottish passions as we tour historic Stirling Castle and nearby battlefields, sample a dram at the land's most beloved distilleries on the Speyside Whisky Trail, watch a sheepdog demonstration, and struggle to lift the Manhood Stone at a Highland Games. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www...2018-12-2800 min
Rick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Glasgow and Scottish PassionsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Glasgow, once an industrial powerhouse, offers a fun look at Scotland's vibrantly gritty urban side — full of edgy street art, trendy dining, and the striking architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Leaving town, we'll tap into Scottish passions as we tour historic Stirling Castle and nearby battlefields, sample a dram at the land's most beloved distilleries on the Speyside Whisky Trail, watch a sheepdog demonstration, and struggle to lift the Manhood Stone at a Highland Games. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www...2018-12-2800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Scotland’s IslandsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll begin on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland. Then we'll visit another of the Inner Hebrides, road-tripping across the Isle of Skye, where we'll explore Iron Age forts, peat fields, a venerable distillery, thatched crofter huts, and the dramatic Trotternish Peninsula. Finally, we'll sail to Orkney — more Nordic than Celtic — with its stony remnants of a thriving Iron Age civilization and evocative reminders of the 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves...2018-12-2100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Scotland’s IslandsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll begin on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland. Then we'll visit another of the Inner Hebrides, road-tripping across the Isle of Skye, where we'll explore Iron Age forts, peat fields, a venerable distillery, thatched crofter huts, and the dramatic Trotternish Peninsula. Finally, we'll sail to Orkney — more Nordic than Celtic — with its stony remnants of a thriving Iron Age civilization and evocative reminders of the 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves...2018-12-2100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Scotland's HighlandsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves' Europe episode! The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. We visit the "Weeping Glen" of Glencoe, bustling Inverness, and the battlefield at Culloden. Then we'll make a pilgrimage to the spiritual capital of a major clan, and go prehistoric at Stone Age burial grounds and Iron Age island forts. Venturing along the Caledonian Canal and watching for Nessie at Loch Ness, we work up an appetite for modern Scottish cuisine and enjoy traditional folk music. Watch this and other...2018-12-1700 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Scotland's HighlandsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves' Europe episode! The Highlands stoke kilted dreams of Scotland...where legends of Bonnie Prince Charlie swirl around lonely castles. We visit the "Weeping Glen" of Glencoe, bustling Inverness, and the battlefield at Culloden. Then we'll make a pilgrimage to the spiritual capital of a major clan, and go prehistoric at Stone Age burial grounds and Iron Age island forts. Venturing along the Caledonian Canal and watching for Nessie at Loch Ness, we work up an appetite for modern Scottish cuisine and enjoy traditional folk music. Watch this and other...2018-12-1700 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Sicilian DelightsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. We'll dine on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder ancient Greek greatness in Siracusa, commune with monks — alive and departed — in a Capuchin crypt, sleep in an olive orchard at an agriturismo, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet with a famous chef. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-12-1000 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Sicilian DelightsCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. We'll dine on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder ancient Greek greatness in Siracusa, commune with monks — alive and departed — in a Capuchin crypt, sleep in an olive orchard at an agriturismo, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet with a famous chef. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-12-1000 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The Best of SicilyCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where we'll sing with the merchants in the markets, join locals in their passeggiata, drop in on a contessa, and marvel at the Romanesque cathedral of Monreale. Then we'll sip wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, munch cannoli, ponder Greek temples at Agrigento, admire Roman mosaics at the Villa of Casale, and marvel at the view from the Greek theater in Taormina. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-12-0300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The Best of SicilyCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where we'll sing with the merchants in the markets, join locals in their passeggiata, drop in on a contessa, and marvel at the Romanesque cathedral of Monreale. Then we'll sip wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, munch cannoli, ponder Greek temples at Agrigento, admire Roman mosaics at the Villa of Casale, and marvel at the view from the Greek theater in Taormina. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-12-0300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: European Festivals IICheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In this second of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, we'll dance with Spaniards at Sevilla's April Fair, celebrate Bastille Day in Paris, run with the bulls at Pamplona, and hoist a frothy stein at Munich's Oktoberfest. And we'll celebrate a traditional family Christmas, browsing the holiday market in Nürnberg and sledding down alpine slopes by torchlight in Switzerland. With the entire Continent as our playground, fun is our mission. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-11-2600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: European Festivals IICheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In this second of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, we'll dance with Spaniards at Sevilla's April Fair, celebrate Bastille Day in Paris, run with the bulls at Pamplona, and hoist a frothy stein at Munich's Oktoberfest. And we'll celebrate a traditional family Christmas, browsing the holiday market in Nürnberg and sledding down alpine slopes by torchlight in Switzerland. With the entire Continent as our playground, fun is our mission. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-11-2600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: European Festivals ICheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, we'll cheer with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, toss a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, don a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrate Easter in Greece. Dropping in on some of the Continent's top parties, we discover that each one is a celebration of traditional culture, and all of them are full of opportunities to sing and dance, feast on traditional food, and party with locals. Watch this and other full episodes of...2018-11-1900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: European Festivals ICheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, we'll cheer with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, toss a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, don a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrate Easter in Greece. Dropping in on some of the Continent's top parties, we discover that each one is a celebration of traditional culture, and all of them are full of opportunities to sing and dance, feast on traditional food, and party with locals. Watch this and other full episodes of...2018-11-1900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and RhodesCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll island-hop through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways — Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes — and basking in their dramatic beauty. We'll tour ancient ruins, trace the vestiges of the Crusaders, sample rustic cuisine, savor classic Greek-island views, and compare beaches — from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet hideaways. And we'll see how a cruise ship can be an efficient way to link up great island stopovers. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-11-1200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and RhodesCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll island-hop through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways — Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes — and basking in their dramatic beauty. We'll tour ancient ruins, trace the vestiges of the Crusaders, sample rustic cuisine, savor classic Greek-island views, and compare beaches — from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet hideaways. And we'll see how a cruise ship can be an efficient way to link up great island stopovers. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-11-1200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Travel Skills: CruisingCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Setting sail on the Mediterranean, we'll explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise and exercise our independence to make smart use of limited time on shore by planning well, avoiding lines, and eating quick-but-local meals on the go. Along with the joys and efficiencies of cruising, we'll consider the downsides, including the inevitable congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at ht...2018-11-0500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Travel Skills: CruisingCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Setting sail on the Mediterranean, we'll explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise and exercise our independence to make smart use of limited time on shore by planning well, avoiding lines, and eating quick-but-local meals on the go. Along with the joys and efficiencies of cruising, we'll consider the downsides, including the inevitable congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at ht...2018-11-0500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Portugal's HeartlandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. Saving the capital city of Lisbon for another episode, we'll dance on the beach at Nazaré, marvel at a medieval abbey in Batalha, visit a royal library and revel with university students in Coimbra, savor port wine with the people who made it along the Douro River, and get to know Portugal's gritty and fascinating second city, Porto. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-10-2900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Portugal's HeartlandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. Saving the capital city of Lisbon for another episode, we'll dance on the beach at Nazaré, marvel at a medieval abbey in Batalha, visit a royal library and revel with university students in Coimbra, savor port wine with the people who made it along the Douro River, and get to know Portugal's gritty and fascinating second city, Porto. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.com.2018-10-2900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: LisbonCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. We'll remember great navigators, eat lots of cod, enjoy pastries hot out of the oven, stroll the city's back lanes and its reinvigorated waterfront, marvel at an exquisite church built with spice taxes, and enjoy some soulful fado music. Then we'll side-trip to Sintra to explore the fanciful castles of Portuguese royalty and climb hilltop ramparts with grand views. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.co2018-10-2200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: LisbonCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Lisbon, built with the riches of Portugal's New World discoveries, has a rustic charm. We'll remember great navigators, eat lots of cod, enjoy pastries hot out of the oven, stroll the city's back lanes and its reinvigorated waterfront, marvel at an exquisite church built with spice taxes, and enjoy some soulful fado music. Then we'll side-trip to Sintra to explore the fanciful castles of Portuguese royalty and climb hilltop ramparts with grand views. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.ricksteves.co2018-10-2200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The Heart of EnglandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The heartland of England has sights that put the "Great" in Britain — its venerable universities, its royal heritage, and reminders of its industrial might. At Oxford and Cambridge, we'll see where kings and prime ministers studied. At Blenheim Palace — Winston Churchill's birthplace — we'll connect with English aristocracy. At Ironbridge Gorge, we fire up memories of the Industrial Revolution. And all along the way, we'll be driving on the left and polishing our pub etiquette. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.rickstev2018-10-1500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The Heart of EnglandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The heartland of England has sights that put the "Great" in Britain — its venerable universities, its royal heritage, and reminders of its industrial might. At Oxford and Cambridge, we'll see where kings and prime ministers studied. At Blenheim Palace — Winston Churchill's birthplace — we'll connect with English aristocracy. At Ironbridge Gorge, we fire up memories of the Industrial Revolution. And all along the way, we'll be driving on the left and polishing our pub etiquette. Watch this and other full episodes of Rick Steves' Europe at http://www.rickstev2018-10-1500 minTravel with Rick Steves529 Touring Newfoundland; Rick Mercer's Canada Day; Drink Dat New OrleansNewfoundland actor and musician Alan Doyle recommends sights to best enjoy the rugged beauty of his island home in the Atlantic. And Canadian TV personality Rick Mercer shares his favorite places and things to do across Canada this summer. Plus, culinary historian Elizabeth Pearce raises a glass to New Orleans for its tri-centennial, and unveils tips for enjoying America's most "spirited" city through its distinctive cocktails.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2018-06-3052 minTravel with Rick Steves489 Sarah Vowell American Hawaii; Rick Mercer Canada 150; Winning the PalioAuthor and This American Life contributor Sarah Vowell tells us what she's recently learned about the Americanization of the Hawaiian islands. Then say "Happy 150th birthday" to Canada with one of its top TV personalities, Rick Mercer. Plus, a tour guide from Siena tells us how her adopted neighborhood won last year's Palio horse race — twice.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2017-07-0152 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: England's CornwallCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The far southwest of England is a world unto itself, with a persistent Cornish culture. We'll explore a world of flowers springing from towering hedges, a tin-mining heritage going back to biblical times, salty pirates' towns and fishing villages, and the Land's End of England. Then, side-tripping deep into the vast and mysterious Dartmoor National Park, we’ll hike to forgotten stone circles and chase wild ponies. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on t...2016-12-1600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: England's CornwallCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The far southwest of England is a world unto itself, with a persistent Cornish culture. We'll explore a world of flowers springing from towering hedges, a tin-mining heritage going back to biblical times, salty pirates' towns and fishing villages, and the Land's End of England. Then, side-tripping deep into the vast and mysterious Dartmoor National Park, we’ll hike to forgotten stone circles and chase wild ponies. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on t...2016-12-1600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Southeast EnglandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Arcing along the southeast coast of England, we’ll travel from Canterbury (with its famous cathedral) to Dover (stoutly fortified from Roman times to the Battle of Britain). Then we’ll hike the trails that top the towering chalk cliffs of the South Downs, wander into the beachy resort of Brighton (England’s Coney Island), and push on to Portsmouth, whose naval heritage has left it with the best collection of historic sailing ships anywhere. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guideboo...2016-12-0900 minTravel with Rick Steves465 German Christmas Markets; Andy Steves' Europe; SeoulGet into the holiday spirit by hearing about Germany's many outdoor Christmas markets, then listen in as Rick's son Andy Steves describes what kind of low-cost weekend adventures young travelers are looking for in Europe. Plus, find out why Seoul's nightlife and pop culture are attracting a worldwide crowd to South Korea, and experience the "hard sell" at a street market in Cairo.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2016-12-0352 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: West EnglandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The quintessence of charming England is the “West Country”: quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches, manor homes, and gastropubs; Wells, England’s smallest cathedral town; and the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur. We'll finish by pondering the dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-12-0200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: West EnglandCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! The quintessence of charming England is the “West Country”: quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches, manor homes, and gastropubs; Wells, England’s smallest cathedral town; and the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur. We'll finish by pondering the dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-12-0200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Siena and Tuscany's Wine CountryCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. We’ll enjoy a front-row seat at its wild horse race — the venerable Palio — and marvel at cultural treasures from the days when it rivaled Florence for leadership of Tuscany. Then we’ll head into wine country for a little dolce vita under the Tuscan sun. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-11-2300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Siena and Tuscany's Wine CountryCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Siena, once a proud and independent city-state, retains its confidence and unique traditions. We’ll enjoy a front-row seat at its wild horse race — the venerable Palio — and marvel at cultural treasures from the days when it rivaled Florence for leadership of Tuscany. Then we’ll head into wine country for a little dolce vita under the Tuscan sun. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-11-2300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Assisi and Italian Country CharmCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In the Italian countryside, we'll connect with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking to the bottom of deep and ancient wine cellars. We'll end in Assisi — the hometown of St. Francis — which retains its spiritual aura to this day. Like pilgrims, we’ll explore its stony center before trekking to its awe-inspiring basilica, built on the tomb of the beloved saint.2016-11-1800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Assisi and Italian Country CharmCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! In the Italian countryside, we'll connect with rustic, traditional culture: enjoying an agriturismo (farmhouse inn), seeing how prosciutto and pecorino cheese are made, and hiking to the bottom of deep and ancient wine cellars. We'll end in Assisi — the hometown of St. Francis — which retains its spiritual aura to this day. Like pilgrims, we’ll explore its stony center before trekking to its awe-inspiring basilica, built on the tomb of the beloved saint.2016-11-1800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: RomaniaCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, with its "Little Paris of the East" architecture and lingering reminders of a brutal communist dictator. Then we'll head into Transylvania, where we’ll visit fortified churches, cobbled merchant towns like Sighișoara, and castles made famous by an imported German king and the real-life Dracula. Finally we’ll explore Maramureș, where everyday life still feels like an open-air folk museum. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on many...2016-11-1100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: RomaniaCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! We'll tour Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest, with its "Little Paris of the East" architecture and lingering reminders of a brutal communist dictator. Then we'll head into Transylvania, where we’ll visit fortified churches, cobbled merchant towns like Sighișoara, and castles made famous by an imported German king and the real-life Dracula. Finally we’ll explore Maramureș, where everyday life still feels like an open-air folk museum. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on many...2016-11-1100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: BulgariaCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We’ll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we’ll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more o...2016-11-0400 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: BulgariaCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We’ll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we’ll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more o...2016-11-0400 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Frankfurt and NürnbergCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt — with so much commerce it’s nicknamed “Bankfurt” — has a delightful-to-explore old center. We'll also visit Nürnberg, a capital for both the First Reich (the Holy Roman Empire) and the Third. From its towering castle and playful fountains to its Nazi Documentation Center and maze of underground bomb shelters, Nürnberg is a fascinating study in contrasts. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-10-2800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Frankfurt and NürnbergCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Skyscraper-studded Frankfurt — with so much commerce it’s nicknamed “Bankfurt” — has a delightful-to-explore old center. We'll also visit Nürnberg, a capital for both the First Reich (the Holy Roman Empire) and the Third. From its towering castle and playful fountains to its Nazi Documentation Center and maze of underground bomb shelters, Nürnberg is a fascinating study in contrasts. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-10-2800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Dresden and LeipzigCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers. We’ll visit the two great cities of the region — the capital city of Dresden, with the opulent palaces and art treasures of the Wettin dynasty, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage, a massive monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon, and museums remembering its communist heritage. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-10-2100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Dresden and LeipzigCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers. We’ll visit the two great cities of the region — the capital city of Dresden, with the opulent palaces and art treasures of the Wettin dynasty, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage, a massive monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon, and museums remembering its communist heritage. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-10-2100 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Hamburg and the Luther TrailCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city, has risen from the ashes of World War II with a gleaming new skyline and a brisk creative energy. From there, we visit the great historic sights of Martin Luther and the Reformation (Erfurt, Wittenberg, and Wartburg Castle) before finishing in the capital of Franconia: wine-loving Würzburg. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-10-1400 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Germany's Hamburg and the Luther TrailCheck your local public television station for this new Rick Steves’ Europe episode! Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city, has risen from the ashes of World War II with a gleaming new skyline and a brisk creative energy. From there, we visit the great historic sights of Martin Luther and the Reformation (Erfurt, Wittenberg, and Wartburg Castle) before finishing in the capital of Franconia: wine-loving Würzburg. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2016-10-1400 min
Rick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Guide to CubaIn this travel lecture, Rick Steves describes his experience traveling through Cuba as the US began easing decades of travel restrictions for American tourists. Expand your travel horizons and learn about the time-passed elegance of Havana, Cuba's classic American cars, fine $5 rum, the best Cuban cigars, and the idealistic charms of this remarkable island and its people. (Produced by Seattle's KCTS 9.)2016-07-2942 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: BerlinRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — fast-changing, vibrant Berlin. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-12-1700 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: BerlinRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — fast-changing, vibrant Berlin. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-12-1700 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: PragueRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — beautifully preserved Prague. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-12-1000 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: PragueRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — beautifully preserved Prague. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-12-1000 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The NetherlandsRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — the picturesque Netherlands. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-12-0300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: The NetherlandsRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — the picturesque Netherlands. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-12-0300 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: AmsterdamRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — progressive Amsterdam. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-11-2600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: AmsterdamRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — progressive Amsterdam. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-11-2600 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Italy's Verona, Padova, and RavennaRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-11-1900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Italy's Verona, Padova, and RavennaRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-11-1900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Italy's RivieraRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — Italy's idyllic Riviera. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-11-1200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Italy's RivieraRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — Italy's idyllic Riviera. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-11-1200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: PalestineRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — thought-provoking Palestine. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-11-0500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: PalestineRick's newest series of travel shows is now premiering on public television stations across the US. Next up — thought-provoking Palestine. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-11-0500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Best of IsraelRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — intriguing Israel. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-10-2900 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Paris Side-TripsRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — Paris Side-Trips to extravagant palaces and châteaux. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-10-2200 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: France's Loire: Château CountryRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — France's castle-studded Loire Valley. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-10-1500 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Central TurkeyRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. Next up — captivating Central Turkey. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-10-0800 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRick Steves' Europe Preview: Western TurkeyRick's newest series of travel shows premieres this fall on public television stations across the US. First up — friendly Western Turkey. Watch the full episode at www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.2014-10-0100 minTravel with Rick Steves321a Ask Rick; A Heart for Street Art; Urban ExplorersMeet an urban explorer who tells us why his favorite part of Paris is underground, and how he gets to enjoy a view of the Manhattan skyline from the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. We'll also hear how a street artist brings color and panache to people around the world. Also, soon-to-be travelers ask Rick for advice on upcoming trips to Europe.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2014-02-2253 minTravel with Rick Steves321 Ask Rick; A Heart for Street Art; Urban ExplorersMoses Gates is an urban explorer who tells us why his favorite part of Paris is underground, and how he gets to enjoy his favorite view of the Manhattan skyline from the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Street artist, Nicolina, brings color and panache to people around the world. Also, soon-to-be travelers ask Rick for advice on upcoming trips to Europe.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2013-04-0653 minTravel with Rick Steves300 Andrew McCarthy On Location; Fred Plotkin At the Opera; Open Phones-Ask RickFollow the lead of a seasoned traveler, and you'll discover new ways to make your next vacation terrific. Andrew McCarthy will share how actors on location find ways to connect with the locals, and Fred Plotkin illustrates how to plug into the excitement at some of his favorite opera venues in Europe. Also, Rick helps listeners planning trips to Barcelona and Paris.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2012-09-2253 minTravel with Rick Steves297 Open Phones: Ask Rick; Francis Tapon Explores Eastern EuropeFrancis Tapon describes his three-year excursion into every country in the eastern half of Europe. He shares how the Balkans and the former Soviet states are the next travel frontier, where tourists don't outnumber the locals. Also, listeners check in with Rick for help in finalizing their vacation plans.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2012-08-1853 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Italy LectureYou'll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as Rick explores enchanting Italy in this 80-minute lecture. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2011-02-081h 18Rick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 13: Iranian HospitalityIn the final segment, we join Rick as he celebrates his birthday in an Iranian family's home. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-12-0103 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 12: Iran's Ancient HistoryRick is on the road discovering Iran's great ancient sites. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-11-2404 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 10: Prayer ServiceIn this segment, we visit a prayer service while Rick discusses religious freedom. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-11-1006 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 9: Separation of Mosque and StateRick explores the countryside and the relationship between mosque and state. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-11-0305 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 8: The RevolutionRick explores the Islamic Revolution and its place in today’s Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-10-2704 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 7: The Life of the WealthyFrom the Shah's palaces to sleek stores, Rick explores wealth in Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-10-2003 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 6: Women's RightsRick explores women’s rights in Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-10-1504 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 3: Meeting IraniansRick learns what motivates the Iranian people. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-10-0605 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 2: First ImpressionsRick describes his first observations as he explores Tehran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-10-0104 minRick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 1: IntroductionRick explains what inspired him to make Rick Steves' Iran and his experience landing in Tehran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-2904 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Scrubbing the ScriptThe dynamic process of watching a script take shape includes a final scrubbing to ensure that every word earns its keep and bountiful footage exists to bring those words to visual life. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-2302 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Scrubbing the ScriptThe dynamic process of watching a script take shape includes a final scrubbing to ensure that every word earns its keep and bountiful footage exists to bring those words to visual life. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-2302 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Appreciating the ArtRick and the film crew describe the challenges and rewards of filming great art masterpieces. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-1604 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Appreciating the ArtRick and the film crew describe the challenges and rewards of filming great art masterpieces. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-1604 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Adapting to ConditionsRick and the film crew stay organized yet open to change while filming in Europe. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-0903 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Adapting to ConditionsRick and the film crew stay organized yet open to change while filming in Europe. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-0903 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Keeping Up With RickRick's film crew describes how hard it is to keep up with Rick's intense work pace. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-0204 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: Keeping Up With RickRick's film crew describes how hard it is to keep up with Rick's intense work pace. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-09-0204 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: A Collaborative ProcessRick explains that he is the tour guide and his film crew are the artists, working as a collaborative team to make good television. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-08-2604 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves' Europe: A Collaborative ProcessRick explains that he is the tour guide and his film crew are the artists, working as a collaborative team to make good television. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-08-2604 min
Travel with Rick Steves159 Rick Steves in Iran, part two: Iran for TouristsWe conclude our two-part series about Iran on the next Travel with Rick Steves... with an exploration of what the country offers as a tourist destination.
Rick is joined by the Lonely Planet's "Iran" guidebook author, and by a tour organizer who specializes in the ins and outs of taking Americans thru Iran. They'll compare notes on Iranian culture, and what Westerners need to know about it. We will hear how Iran's impressive historical sites and magical cities are matched only by the country's legendary hospitality toward visitors.2009-01-1152 minTravel with Rick Steves159 Rick Steves in Iran, part two: Iran for TouristsWe conclude our two-part series about Iran on the next Travel with Rick Steves... with an exploration of what the country offers as a tourist destination.
Rick is joined by the Lonely Planet's "Iran" guidebook author, and by a tour organizer who specializes in the ins and outs of taking Americans thru Iran. They'll compare notes on Iranian culture, and what Westerners need to know about it. We will hear how Iran's impressive historical sites and magical cities are matched only by the country's legendary hospitality toward visitors. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions...2009-01-1153 minTravel with Rick Steves158 Rick Steves in Iran: Perplexing IssuesWe start a two-part series about one of the most perplexing countries in the Middle East on this week's Travel with Rick Steves.
Rick learns about the culture, politics, and people of Iran from two Iranian-American experts, a journalist and a professor. Their recent books deal with the conflicts within Iranian culture, and on how the pressures of globalization help to feed terrorist sympathies among some traditional communities. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.2009-01-0453 minTravel with Rick Steves158 Rick Steves in Iran: Perplexing IssuesWe start a two-part series about one of the most perplexing countries in the Middle East on this week's Travel with Rick Steves.
Rick learns about the culture, politics, and people of Iran from two Iranian-American experts, a journalist and a professor. Their recent books deal with the conflicts within Iranian culture, and on how the pressures of globalization help to feed terrorist sympathies among some traditional communities.2009-01-0452 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves EuropeAfter 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick takes you behind the scenes to show just how they produce this series. Join the crew as they scamper through Milan, and follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished show. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2006-10-2503 minRick Steves' Europe VideoThe Making of Rick Steves EuropeAfter 16 years and more than 100 travel shows, Rick takes you behind the scenes to show just how they produce this series. Join the crew as they scamper through Milan, and follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished show. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.2006-10-2503 min