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"Avoiding Crowds - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite These days Europe is very crowdedeverybody seems to be going to the same places at the same times. There are two IQs of European travelers: those who wait in long lines and those who dont. Savvy travelers avoid the crowds and make reservations in advance when smart. Watch "Rick Steves Experiencing Europe" on American public television check your local listings. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-31T15:00Z 2M followers, 56.7K engagements
"Prague Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In the Czech Republic we visit Prague to experience its massive castle beloved statue-lined bridge evocative Jewish Quarter and thrilling 20th-century history while enjoying its infectious love of music and perhaps the best beer in Europe. With a beautifully preserved Old Town Prague deserves its nickname: the Golden City of a Hundred Spires. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #prague Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick"
YouTube Link 2015-06-12T22:52Z 2M followers, 4.4M engagements
"Paris France: Lunching on the Seine - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Paris: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/paris Rick's guide takes him through an iconic Parisian afternoon topped off with a "cliche" Parisian lunch. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #paris Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public"
YouTube Link 2009-11-18T17:52Z 2M followers, 329.7K engagements
"The Traveler & American Democracy with Rick Steves Rick Steves delivers a dynamic "European take" on Trump and American democracy. Rick examines how lessons learned on the road can help Americans better understand and meet the challenges facing Democracy in the USA. rick steves American democracy trump Hitler nazi dictator fascism No Kings Project [----] ICE Minnesota failing democracy rick steves American democracy trump Hitler nazi dictator fascism No Kings Project [----] ICE Minnesota failing democracy"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T17:37Z 2M followers, 106.8K engagements
"Siena Italy: Piazza del Campo - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Siena: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/siena Siena Italy's great central piazza is Il Campo. The historic junction of Siena's various neighborhoods or "contrade" it fans out from City Hall as if to create an amphitheater. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #siena Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2017-02-08T16:00Z 2M followers, 124.3K engagements
"Paris France: Monet's Dreamy Water Lilies - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Step out of the leafy sun-dappled Impressionist painting that is the Tuileries Garden and into the Orangerie a little jewel box of a museum featuring works by Monet Renoir Matisse Picasso and others. The main attraction Monet's "Water Lilies" float dreamily in oval-shaped rooms he designed to showcase his masterpiece. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #paris Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2013-11-20T16:47Z 2M followers, 104.1K engagements
"Granada Crdoba and Spain's Costa del Sol Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Andaluca's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Crdoba. And the pride of the Reconquista and the power of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand enliven the region's great sights. Tasting the smooth sherry and marveling at prancing stallions we find the passion in Andalusian culture. And we top it off with fun in the Spanish sun on the Costa del Sol. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #spain Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and other destinations in"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Ricks new book On the Hippie Trail Ricks new book On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer is now available for preorder In [----] Rick traveled from Istanbul to Kathmandu with his best friend on the ultimate trip for any backpacker the so-called Hippie Trail. During the trip Rick journaled like a travel writer in training penning [-----] words. Available in February the book is an edited transcription of Ricks journal with vivid travel photos from the journey and a preface and postscript reflecting on how the trip changed his life. Ready for the adventure of a"
YouTube Link 2025-01-14T16:00Z 2M followers, 20K engagements
"Rick Steves: Choosing the Right Travel Gear Shop Rick's travel bags: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/travel-bags Traveling with the right gear is important and finding the bag that fits your travel style makes a big impact on your trip. Rick demonstrates the features of our carry-on travel bags and tips for packing light in this video. You can get Rick's packing list and more info about packing light on our website: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/packing-light rick steves products Europe travel advice carry on suitcase tips for packing Europe travel tips packing for vacation Rick"
YouTube Link 2015-12-20T16:00Z 2M followers, 290.1K engagements
"Florence Italy: Antipasti Feast - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Travelers dine like royalty at an "antipasto extravaganza" in one of Rick's favorite Florentine restaurants. Today the chef recommends a parade of plates including an assortment of salami cheeses fava beans and bruschetta all paired with local wines. Top it off with a glass of sweet vin santo and biscotti. Buon appetito #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #florence Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2013-08-14T23:43Z 2M followers, 70.5K engagements
"Museums of London Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide London offers visitors some of the world's most fascinating museums including the British Museum Churchill War Rooms Tate Modern and British Library. More travel info to London: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with"
YouTube Link 2022-07-20T20:46Z 2M followers, 155.7K engagements
"Bruges Belgium: History and Sweet Surprises - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Belgium: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/belgium In the 14th century Bruges was an economic powerhouse with a population matching London's. When its sea trade dried up in the 16th century the economy collapsed but today tourism and chocolate shops have rejuvenated this uniquely well-preserved Gothic city. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #bruges Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick"
YouTube Link 2009-10-22T17:06Z 2M followers, 164.3K engagements
"Copenhagen Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] As we get to know Copenhagen we'll discover reminders of its Viking history and see reflections today of its proudly independent ways. We'll stroll down Europe's first great pedestrian boulevard ogle crown jewels in the palace treasury and take a bike ride through an inspirational hippie squatter community finishing at Copenhagen's full-time carnival Tivoli Gardens. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #copenhagen Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Istanbul: Turkish Delights Preview Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves newest episode premiering fall [----] across the US on public television and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show In Istanbul we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents. After cruising the busy port of the Bosphorus we dive into the Grand Bazaar where endless shops enchant visitors. Then we view the mosaics of Chora Church watch dervishes whirl in their captivating spiritual trance and zip by tram from the Old Town to Taksim Square tasting local treats before"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T18:41Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"Krakw: Poland's Historic Capital Preview Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves newest episode premiering fall [----] across the US on public television and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show In Krakw Poland's most rewarding destination we linger on one of Europe's best squares learn about St. John Paul II in neighborhood churches and tour Wawel Castle home to Poland's national cathedral. In Kazimierz we learn the story of Poland's Jewish community and in Nowa Huta we explore a communist-era planned workers' town. Our climax is a powerful pilgrimage"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T20:51Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"The Origin of Dracula in Transylvania In the 15th century the Romanian prince Vlad epe ruthlessly fought the Turkish Ottomans. Much later he became better known as the inspiration for Dracula. Vlad had two nicknames: Vlad the Impaler and Dracula that means son of the devil. Vlad the Impaler was brutal in his defense of his homeland. While he didnt drink anyones blood he was sadistic famously impaling his victims. The popular Dracula myth came much later. Dracula in the myth is a fictitious vampire created centuries later by the Victorian novelist Bram Stoker. He wrote his famous novel Dracula"
YouTube Link 2025-02-16T16:00Z 2M followers, 22.8K engagements
"London: A Royal Tour Preview Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves newest episode premiering fall [----] across the US on public television and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Our royal tour of London starts with red-coat pageantry at Buckingham Palace. Riding red buses black cabs and the Tube we pop into the Houses of Parliament at Westminster and visit Churchills underground war rooms a World War II time warp. After looking into the eyes of those who put the great in Britain at the Portrait Gallery we cruise the River Thames to the mighty Tower"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T19:23Z 2M followers, 10.9K engagements
"Lake Bled Slovenia: Natural Beauty - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Lake Bled: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/slovenia/lake-bled Lake Bled nestled in NW Slovenia's Julian Alps comes complete with a sweeping mountain panorama a cliff-hanging castle a lazy lakeside promenade and the country's most sought-after desserts. While Bled has all the modern resort-town amenities its most endearing quality is its stunning romantic setting. Fun-loving wedding parties flock to the church perched upon the lake's fairy-tale island. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves"
YouTube Link 2012-02-28T17:49Z 2M followers, 189.2K engagements
"Italy's Amalfi Coast Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this program we explore Sorrento's back streets taste traditional Italian food drive along the dramatic Amalfi Coast to catch some breathtaking scenery learn the history behind the tourist shops of Amalfi stroll in the shadow of Greek temples at Paestum and sail to the Isle of Capri to enter the fabled Blue Grotto. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #amalficoast Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 5.4M engagements
"Eating in Europe: Budgeting Meals You probably won't find Michelin star restaurants in our guidebooks. Instead we look for restaurants that are Michelin guide restaurants or "Bib Gourmand." These establishments are usually less expensive and more casual while still providing quality food. To make your dollar stretch further don't be afraid to split plates. Ordering two appetizers and sharing a main course and dessert at a quality restaurant can be a more satisfying experience than buying more food at a mediocre establishment. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this"
YouTube Link 2025-07-27T15:00Z 2M followers, 20.6K engagements
"Munich Germany: Hofbruhaus More info about travel to Munich: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/munich Munich is Germany's beer capital and the Hofbruhaus is its ultimate beer hall. It comes complete with rivers of beer cheap food boisterous atmosphere and raucous oompah music. 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. Rick Steves rick steves munich rick steves germany munich germany munich germany hofbrauhaus munich germany beer munich beer hall munich hofbraeuhaus"
YouTube Link 2009-07-08T17:20Z 2M followers, 371.3K engagements
"Rick Steves' Luther and the Reformation Rick Steves' Europe [----] Five hundred years ago Martin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation which contributed to the birth of our modern age. In this one-hour special filmed on location in Europe Rick Steves tells the story of a humble monk who lived a dramatic life. Rick visits key sites relating to the Reformation (including Erfurt Wittenberg and Rome) and explores the complicated political world of 16th-century Europe from indulgences to iconoclasts and from the printing press to the Counter-Reformation. Its a story of power rebellion and"
YouTube Link 2017-08-24T00:06Z 2M followers, 4.5M engagements
"Rick Steves' Iran (2009) Rick Steves' Travel Guide [----] Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In this one-hour ground-breaking travel special you'll discover the splendid monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past learn more about the 20th-century story of this perplexing nation and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside village. Most important you'll meet the people of this nation whose government so exasperates our own. #ricksteves #iran More from Rick About Iran: Iran Travel Talk:"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:13Z 2M followers, 9.2M engagements
"Dubrovnik and Balkan Side Trips Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik the "Pearl of the Adriatic." From this remarkably preserved medieval fortress city we venture into less-touristed corners of the former Yugoslavia. In Bosnia-Herzegovina we visit Mostar war-torn in the '90s but bursting with promise today. In Montenegro we sail the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and explore its mysterious mountainous interior. #ricksteveseurope #croatia #mostar Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"England's Bath and York Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In Bath we visit the Georgian House and Roman baths learn even more about this elegant spa town on a free town walk drop in on the Fashion Museum and the Museum of Bath at Work and chuckle our way through the Bizarre Bath street-theater walk. In York we visit the majestic York Minster the slice-of-life Yorkshire Museum and the fun hands-on National Railway Museum. #ricksteveseurope #york #bathuk Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Greece's Peloponnese Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] After enjoying Greece's charming old port town of Nafplio we'll time-trip through the ruins of Olympia take center stage at the remarkably preserved theater at Epidavros and explore the ancient capital of Mycenae. Then we'll wander off the beaten path along the rustic rough-and-tumble Mani Peninsula relax in the idyllic beach town of Kardamyli and marvel at Greece's Rock of Gibraltar: the fortress town of Monemvasia. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #greece Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 2M engagements
"Rome: Back-Street Riches Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this third of three shows on the Eternal City we'll explore this grand metropolis so rich in art and culture on a more intimate scale delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners. Venturing through the crusty Trastevere district visiting the historic Jewish Ghetto and enjoying art treasures in a string of rarely visited churches we uncover charms of hidden Rome that compete with its marquee sights. Part one: https://youtu.be/PKKMCcaoUkc Part two: https://youtu.be/OhBQ2j9RIO4 #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #rome Visit"
YouTube Link 2014-04-01T00:09Z 2M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Rome: Ancient Glory Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Part one of three shows on the Eternal City this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world. Focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome we'll admire the groundbreaking architecture at the Colosseum and Pantheon and the empire's exquisite art at the Capitoline Museum. Then we'll head out on a bike ride along the ancient Appian Way and take in nearby marvels of Roman engineering. Part two: https://youtu.be/OhBQ2j9RIO4 Part three: https://youtu.be/ZQ4QufGWap4 #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope"
YouTube Link 2013-08-21T00:58Z 2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] If Heidi is alive she's in this sky-high corner of the Swiss Alps with cowbells ringing on breathtaking ridges. After settling into a traditional village where locals scythe hay by hand we hike bike blast an alphorn get sprayed by waterfalls raging deep inside a mountain and munch muesli for breakfast at [-----] feet. For a finale we ride Europe's highest railway up the mighty Jungfrau for hot cocoa glacier sledding and oh-wow views. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #swissalps Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:45Z 2M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Florence: Heart of the Renaissance Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In this first of two episodes we'll gaze into the self-assured eyes of Michelangelo's David enjoy Botticelli's Birth of Venus delve into the 3-D wonders of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise appreciate Fra Angelico's serene beauty and climb the dome that kicked off the Renaissance. Then we'll cross the Arno to where Florentine artisans live work and eat.very well. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #florence Visit"
YouTube Link 2014-04-01T00:15Z 2M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Hydra Greece: Traffic-Free Tranquility - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Hydra: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/greece/hydra Only a 90-minute hydrofoil ride from bustling Athens Hydra is the prettiest of the Greek isles. The community is an easy blend of workaday commerce fancy yachts and lazy tourists meandering through traffic-free streets alongside the occasional donkey. #ricksteveseurope #greekislands #hydra Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2009-07-13T19:53Z 2M followers, 249.3K engagements
"The Majesty of Madrid Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] After wandering the Plaza Mayor do a little high-stakes gambling at one of Europe's biggest flea markets ogle the lavish Royal Palace ponder perplexing art at the Prado Museum stare down a flamenco dancer in Sevilla look deep into Picasso's greatest work Guernica at the Centro Reina Sofa and munch on pigs' ears in a "tapa tango." #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #madrid Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:53Z 2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Tallinn Estonia: Two Medieval Towns - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Tallinn's Old Town is a fascinating blend of pleasing towers ramparts facades churches shops and people-watching. Beyond lies the inviting Kadriorg Park the former gardens of a Russian summer palace. More info about travel to Tallinn: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/estonia/tallinn #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #tallinn Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public"
YouTube Link 2012-06-13T14:55Z 2M followers, 39.8K engagements
"West England Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] The quintessence of charming England is the West Country: quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches manor homes and gastropubs; Wells Englands 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. #england #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2017-10-20T23:23Z 2M followers, 19.6M engagements
"Ancient Rome's Golden Age Nine years before Christ Emperor Augustus of Rome led a procession of priests up the newly built Altar of Peace. Sacrificing an animal on the altar they thanked the gods. The last serious Barbarian resistance had been quelled and now there could be peace. The empire was established and this marked the start of the Pax Romana. The Pax Romana or "Roman Peace" was a Golden Age of good living relative stability and military dominance lasting from the time of Christ for about two centuries. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and"
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T16:00Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"Anatolia Turkey: Aphrodisias - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Turkey: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey The ancient city of Aphrodisias in western Turkey is a relatively recent excavation. The more they dig the more many archaeologists believe that Anatolia rather than Mesopotamia is the cradle of our civilization. #ricksteveseurope #turkey #anatolia Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television"
YouTube Link 2017-07-26T19:59Z 2M followers, 48.2K engagements
"Venice: City of Dreams Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] After sorting through the monuments of Venice's powerful past we'll trace its decline from Europe's most powerful city to its most hedonistic one. We'll cruise the Grand Canal luxuriate in a venerable caf and savor fresh fish canal-side with Venetian friends. Becoming as anonymous as possible in this city of masks we'll be dazzled by masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance and get intimate with the city of Casanova.on a gondola in the moonlight. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #venice Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more"
YouTube Link 2014-04-01T00:18Z 2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Avoiding Lines and Crowds in Europe Crowds and lines are a genuine nuisance at top European attractions and too many people spend big chunks of their vacation time fighting mobs of people. When you can buy tickets online in advance to major sites. Advance tickets are generally timed-entry meaning you're guaranteed admission on a certain date and time. At popular sights it can help to arrive early or go late. This is especially true at places popular with cruise excursions and big-bus tour groups. Of course there are exceptions: When visiting the Acropolis in Athens after noon might be perfect"
YouTube Link 2025-08-09T15:00Z 2M followers, 23.2K engagements
"Northern Ireland: Antrim Coast - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Bcpm1CRg1Sc The Antrim Coast is one of the most scenic drives in the whole of Northern Ireland and a popular vacation getaway from Belfast. The leading attraction along the coast is the Giant's Causeway a four-mile long stretch of shoreline famous for its bizarre rock columns. More info about travel to the Antrim Coast: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ireland/portrush-the-antrim-coast #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more"
YouTube Link 2009-08-20T20:41Z 2M followers, 124.9K engagements
"Bulgaria Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] 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. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #bulgaria Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this"
YouTube Link 2017-09-25T16:29Z 2M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Munich and the Foothills of the Alps Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In Munich where locals specialize in good living we visit boisterous markets and go-for-Baroque palaces while office workers surf in the Isar River. Heading into the foothills of the Alps we tour the fairy-tale castles of "Mad" King Ludwig and climb to the highest point in Germany atop the Zugspitze. Then we cross into Tirol to conquer a desolate ruined castle. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #munich Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:45Z 2M followers, 3.9M engagements
"Paris France: The Magnificent Louvre - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Paris: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/paris The Louvre is a treasure trove of Western civilization including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo plus masterpieces from the Renaissance to Romanticism starring Michelangelo Delacroix Gricault and many others. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #paris Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public"
YouTube Link 2014-03-26T16:29Z 2M followers, 192.3K engagements
"Rick Steves' Cruising the Mediterranean Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this one-hour special Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens with stops in the French Riviera Rome and more. Our goal: to explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. Well learn how to make the most of the cruise experience from enjoying time on the ship to exercising independence on shore savoring iconic sights and romantic island getaways. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #mediterraneansea Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and other destinations in Europe. Check"
YouTube Link 2019-08-02T17:41Z 2M followers, 10.1M engagements
"Lisbon and the Algarve Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] We start in Lisbon where salty sailors' quarters and wistful fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recall the glory days when Vasco da Gama and Magellan made Portugal a world power. Then on to the Algarve where we explore the Land's End of Europe windy and historic Cape Sagres before savoring pristine beaches and arm-wrestling octopuses in the sleepy fishing village of Salema. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #portugal Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe."
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:50Z 2M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Rick Steves Poland Trailer Now premiering across the US on public television check your local listings. Also streaming at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/poland This one-hour "best of Poland" special begins in Krakw with a stunning square historic castle and nearby communist-era Nowa Huta and Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial. Then we head to bustling Warsaw for skyscrapers and Chopin sample gingerbread in Toru and ogle red-brick Malbork Castle. We finish in Gdask with handsome Hanseatic townhouses and stirring Solidarity history. *Check out more Rick"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T17:12Z 2M followers, 25.2K engagements
"Rick Steves Egypt: Yesterday and Today Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this hour-long special Rick Steves explores the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt. In Cairo we climb into a pyramid greet the Sphinx and marvel at King Tuts gold. In Alexandria we wander back lanes and stroll a Mediterranean promenade. In Luxor we revel in the pharaohs' temples and hidden tombs. And after a timeless cruise on the Nile we finish at the temple ruins of Abu Simbel. Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves Europe one-hour special or watch it at"
YouTube Link 2021-04-05T16:35Z 2M followers, 5.5M engagements
"Planning a Smart Itinerary - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Maximize every mile minute and dollar on your vacation by doing your homework and planning smartly. The stakes are high. Youll be glad you did. Watch "Rick Steves Experiencing Europe" on American public television check your local listings. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-05T15:00Z 2M followers, 84.8K engagements
"Tuscany's Dolce Vita Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Tuscany offers a "dolce vita" mix of hearty cuisine fascinating history and gentle beauty. First we'll learn about the original Tuscans the ancient Etruscans at Volterra's Etruscan Museum then we'll tour a hill town that was important to both the Etruscans and the Romans head into the woods for a truffle hunt eat slow food Italian-style during Sunday lunch in Chiusure and finish in Montepulciano where we'll get passionate about the local wine. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #tuscany Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Venice Italy: St. Mark's Basilica - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Venice: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/venice Among Europe's churches the Byzantine marvel of St. Mark's stands alone. After the saint's remains were smuggled here in [---] Venice took his symbol (the winged lion) as their own. Built with pillaged materials some describe the church's eclectic style as "Early Ransack." The outside is a riot of domes columns and statues; the interior is covered with mosaics colored marbles and oriental treasures. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T16:11Z 2M followers, 104.5K engagements
"Gardens of Versailles #ricksteveseurope One more way that Louis XIV proved he was a divine-right ruler was by controlling naturelike a god. The lavish grounds at Versailles elaborately planned pruned and ornamented showed everyone that their king was in total command. The Gardens and fountains at Versailles come alive at selected times offering a glimpse into Louis XIVs remarkable world. The Sun King had his engineers literally reroute a river to fuel his fountains and feed his plants. Even by todays standards the fountains are impressive. Check the Versailles website for current hours and to"
YouTube Link 2025-07-12T15:00Z 2M followers, 17.8K engagements
"Edinburgh Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this program we explore the cultural heart of Scotland. After rambling through Edinburgh Castle we experience Scottish literature and Scotch whisky savor the new Scottish cuisine with a local friend stow away on Her Majesty's yacht Britannia and check out the new Scottish Parliament. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #edinburgh Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 3M engagements
"Paris of the Parisians Preview Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves newest episode premiering fall [----] across the US on public television and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Paris is a world-class city but also one that to millions is simply home. On this adventure we're going local. We start at the city's proud symbol the Eiffel Tower then cruise the Seine before exploring a few distinctive neighborhoods. We visit the market for fresh food and flowers window-shop along trendy streets and cap our tour with a nighttime ride through the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T18:59Z 2M followers, 11.1K engagements
"Dubrovnik Croatia: Pearl of the Adriatic - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/D5Buk6NPVPg Confined within its walls as it has been for centuries Dubrovnik juts out from the rocky Croatian coastline looking inviting from both the land and the sea. Though the war killed tourism in the 1990s today the crowds are most decidedly back. And understandably so Dubrovnik is a living fairy tale that shouldn't be missed. More info about travel to Dubrovnik: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/croatia/dubrovnik #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #dubrovnik"
YouTube Link 2011-09-14T16:07Z 2M followers, 293.7K engagements
"Rick Steves Iceland Trailer Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/7glld8yO3Xo This one-hour special begins in Reykjavk with endearing sights and thermal pools plus a side-trip to the Golden Circle's gorges geysers and waterfalls. Then after fording rivers in a desolate valley and spotting puffins on volcano-shaped islands we drive the 800-mile Ring Road connecting glaciers fjords geothermal hotspots sod-roofed settlements and majestic Icelandic nature. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T16:14Z 2M followers, 19.6K engagements
"Oxford England: Prestigious University - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More information about travel to Oxford: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/oxford Oxford is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today there's plenty to see and do on a visit to Oxford University from punting on the River Cherwell to marveling at historic colleges and important artifacts. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #oxford Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more"
YouTube Link 2019-08-14T15:00Z 2M followers, 587.4K engagements
"The Heart of England Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] 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 well see where kings and prime ministers studied. At Blenheim Palace Winston Churchills birthplace well connect with English aristocracy. At Ironbridge Gorge we fire up memories of the Industrial Revolution. And all along the way well be driving on the left and polishing our pub etiquette. Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2019-04-08T20:47Z 2M followers, 2M engagements
"Normandy France: Mont St-Michel - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Mont St-Michel: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/mont-st-michel Mont St-Michel has been among the top pilgrimage sites in all Christendom. For over a thousand years the silhouette of this island-abbey has sent pilgrims weary spirits soaring. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #normandy Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television"
YouTube Link 2009-11-19T20:45Z 2M followers, 899.6K engagements
"Eating in Europe: Finding Local Restaurants When searching for a good meal in Europe look for a small handwritten one-language menu. A small menu means the establishment is concerned with serving food profitably but at a good price. It's handwritten because it changes frequently in order to serve ingredients that are in season. And it's one-language because they are catering to locals rather than tourists. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public"
YouTube Link 2025-07-20T15:00Z 2M followers, 21.6K engagements
"Amsterdam Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Amsterdam Europe's best-preserved 17th-century city is simultaneously quaint and jarring traditional and modern. Filled with history and still happy-go-lucky it's a delight to explore. Uniquely entertaining Amsterdam shows off its Rembrandts and Van Goghs more bikes than cars flirting prostitutes and pot-filled coffeeshops all under tall skinny facades leaning out over placid canals. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #amsterdam Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out"
YouTube Link 2015-06-01T17:17Z 2M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Egypts Cairo Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Teeming Cairo straddling the Nile is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. With [--] million people greater Cairo pulses with energy. We explore the back streets on a tuk-tuk drop in on a mosque haggle with a gauntlet of eager merchants bake some pita bread help chisel a tombstone marvel at King Tuts gold greet the ancient Sphinx and climb into the center of the greatest pyramid. #ricksteves #egypt #cairo Check out Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2021-04-15T19:38Z 2M followers, 922.2K engagements
"Eating in Europe: Focus on Quality Local Ingredients When eating in Europe spring for quality local ingredients at the markets and dishes that feature in-season produce at restaurants. Eating local fresh ingredients not only supports the local community but ensures a memorable culinary experience. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public"
YouTube Link 2025-07-26T15:01Z 2M followers, 23.8K engagements
"Polands Warsaw and Gdask Preview Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves newest episode premiering fall [----] across the US on public television and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Warsaw the heartbeat of contemporary Poland is gilded with a grand palace home to a hard-fought 20th-century history and busy with Chopin concerts. After a stop at the gingerbread bakeries in red-brick Toru we ogle the massive Teutonic Knight fortress of Malbork. Finishing in maritime Gdask we experience handsome Hanseatic townhouses amber jewelry and stirring Solidarity"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T22:58Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"The Best of West Ireland: Dingle Galway and the Aran Islands Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Deepest Ireland is best experienced on its Gaelic-speaking west coast where the rugged villages have changed little over the generations. After exploring the remote Aran Islands we visit Galway chase a friendly dolphin and delve into the scenic Dingle Peninsula. Ringing with music from its rustic pubs and dotted with prehistoric forts this region is something special. If you're to fall in love with Ireland chances are it'll be right here. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:46Z 2M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Hostels Bed & Breakfasts and Airbnb in Europe The best of these places offer comfort and character at affordable prices in smartly renovated older buildings that still retain their Old World feel. You'll climb lots of stairs as a hotel's lack of an elevator and AC is often the only reason it can't raise its prices. And you'll be given a front-door key because the desk is not staffed all night. As Europe's big cities are gentrifying Europeans are coming to expect what were once considered "American" standards of plumbing and comfort. Centrally located old-school hotels are being bought out"
YouTube Link 2025-08-02T15:01Z 2M followers, 26.8K engagements
"Salvador Dal Museum in Figueres Spain Salvador Dal the master of surrealism spent his most creative years in Cadaqus near Barcelona. The Salvador Dal Museum in Figueres displays the unconventional artists mind-bending work. Dal personally designed decorated and painted the museum to showcase his life's work. He was buried in the floor of the museum in [----] and the it serves as a mausoleum to the artist's creative spirit. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick"
YouTube Link 2025-02-23T16:00Z 2M followers, 16.1K engagements
"Edinburgh Scotland: Royal Mile - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Edinburgh: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland/edinburgh The main drag of Edinburgh Scotland nicknamed the Royal Mile leads from the castle downhill through the Old Town to the palace. Then we take a look at the modern parliament building opened in [----]. #ricksteveseurope #scotland #edinburgh Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public"
YouTube Link 2009-07-28T17:55Z 2M followers, 239.2K engagements
"Gibraltar: The Rock More info about travel to the Costa del Sol: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/costa-del-sol The Rock of Gibraltar stands like a fortress at the gateway to the Mediterranean. With its strategic setting Gibraltar has an illustrious military history and remnants of its martial past are everywhere. But within a generation the economy has gone from one dominated by the military to one based on tourism. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series including episode descriptions scripts participating stations travel information on destinations and more visit"
YouTube Link 2011-02-16T16:57Z 2M followers, 277.7K engagements
"Tuscany Italy: Farm to Table - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Tuscany: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/tuscany In rural Tuscany you feel an enthusiasm for tradition. The Zanda family raises a rare breed of pigs brought back from the edge of extinction by people who care about traditional agriculture. #ricksteveseurope #italy #tuscany Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2018-02-07T16:00Z 2M followers, 231.6K engagements
"Central Turkey Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] We marvel at the fascinating landscape of Cappadocia from high above in a balloon.and from deep below prowling an underground city where Christians once hid out. Well join a circumcision party explore troglodyte ghost towns shop for sheep at the market and chat with an imam. Then we enjoy the modern capital Ankara and pay our respects to the father of modern Turkey Atatrk. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #turkey Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick"
YouTube Link 2015-04-11T00:00Z 2M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Choosing Accommodations - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite See your choice of a room or bed as part of the experience. Save money and maximize the memories by knowing your options. Watch "Rick Steves Experiencing Europe" on American public television check your local listings. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-03T15:01Z 2M followers, 27.9K engagements
"Romania Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] 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 Sighioara and castles made famous by an imported German king and the real-life Dracula. Finally we'll explore Maramure where everyday life still feels like an open-air folk museum. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #romania Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and"
YouTube Link 2017-09-29T16:23Z 2M followers, 4.5M engagements
"Basque Country: Seaside San Sebastin - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Spanish Basque Country: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/basque-country Elegant and prosperous San Sebastin or Donostia as locals call their town is your best home base for exploring the Basque Country. It boasts one of Europe's loveliest stretches of sand an elegant promenade and a fascinating culture. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #basquecountry Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick"
YouTube Link 2011-03-30T15:55Z 2M followers, 243.6K engagements
"Palace of Versailles #ricksteveseurope Every king's dream Versailles was the residence of French monarchs and the cultural heartbeat of Europe for about [---] years until the Revolution of [----] changed all that. In [----] about [--] years after the royal family was evicted by citizen-protesters King Louis-Philippe opened the palace as a museum. Today you can visit parts of the huge palace and wander through acres of manicured gardens sprinkled with fountains and studded with statues. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check"
YouTube Link 2025-06-21T15:00Z 2M followers, 15.8K engagements
"Colmar France: Alsace's Most Enchanting City - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Colmar feels made for wonderstruck tourists its essentially traffic-free city center is a fantasy of steep pitched roofs pastel stucco and aged timbers. Plus it offers a few heavyweight sights among them the Frederic Bartholdi Museum and Unterlinden Museum in a comfortable midsize-town package. #ricksteveseurope #colmar #alsace Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2014-03-19T17:10Z 2M followers, 253.3K engagements
"Sevilla Spain: La Feria the Ultimate Party - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Sevilla: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/sevilla It's no surprise that Sevilla is famous for letting loose in vibrant festivals and no festival is bigger than the one celebrated in April. Much of Sevilla is packed into the vast fairgrounds for this spontaneous real and friendly fair where the Andalusian passion for horses flamenco and sherry is clear. #ricksteveseurope #spain #sevilla Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other"
YouTube Link 2009-09-16T18:58Z 2M followers, 111.7K engagements
"Icelands Ring Road Preview Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves newest episode premiering fall [----] across the US on public television and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Europe's ultimate road trip is the 800-mile loop around Iceland on Highway [--] the Ring Road. We visit the geothermal hot zone of Lake Mvatn the rugged Eastfjords the glacier lagoons of the Southeast the waterfalls and beaches of the South Coast and side trip to the Westman Islands to see puffins. We also break for insightful folk museums sod-roofed settlements and a little"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T16:28Z 2M followers, 13.2K engagements
"Rick Steves Experiencing Europe (promo) Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ugFmDGDzExY Also available across the US on public television check your local listings and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/experiencing-europe In this entertaining information-packed hour join Rick Steves as he shares lessons from a lifetime of travel. With Europe as our classroom well learn the essential skills for smart travel from itinerary planning to venturing off the beaten path. Get Ricks tips on packing light escaping crowds avoiding scams; and maximizing"
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T23:34Z 2M followers, 31.4K engagements
"Aix-en-Provence France: Living Well and Looking Good - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide More info about travel to Aix-en-Provence: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/aix-en-provence Experience the French good life in Aix-en-Provence: Stroll the Cours Mirabeau spend the afternoon people-watching from an outdoor caf join a friendly game of boules and taste the local goat cheese at the farmers market. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #aixenprovence Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2012-06-27T15:56Z 2M followers, 175.8K engagements
"Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side-Trips Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this second of two episodes on Florence we'll enjoy more of the exquisite artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages. Then we'll side-trip to a couple of rival cities and cultural capitals in their own right Pisa and Lucca where we'll marvel at a tipsy tower circle a city on its ramparts and enjoy some Puccini in his hometown. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #tuscany Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check"
YouTube Link 2014-04-01T00:14Z 2M followers, 2M engagements
"Rick Steves Best of the Alps Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this one-hour special join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure with scenic train rides breathtaking lifts majestic glaciers and unforgettable hikes. We conquer the Dolomites in Italy and the Zugspitze in Austria. In Switzerland we savor the beauty of the Matterhorn the Jungfrau and Appenzell. And in France starting off from Chamonix we ride the lift up to the Aiguille du Midi and hike the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #alps Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these"
YouTube Link 2022-01-03T18:21Z 2M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Cornwall England: Cornish Pride - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel in Cornwall: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/cornwall Cornwall was part of a "Celtic crescent" that nearly circles England. The Cornish people spoke their own language which thrived for centuries. Cornwall is a county of England but many native-born locals consider themselves Cornish first British second. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #cornwall Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2018-02-14T16:00Z 2M followers, 58.7K engagements
"Romania's Pele Castle Pele Castle the summer residence of Romanias first king Carol ranks among Europes finest Romantic Age palaces. Today more than a century later tourists from around the world still marvel at King Carols castle. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-09T16:00Z 2M followers, 10.1K engagements
"Galicia Spain: Santiago de Compostela - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about traveling the Camino de Santiago: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/camino-de-santiago Santiago the final destination of an ancient pilgrimage route has long had a powerful and mysterious draw on travelers. Strolling across its squares and under its grand churches you can imagine a time when the city was a religious and cultural powerhouse. #ricksteveseurope #galicia #caminodesantiago Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in"
YouTube Link 2011-03-23T16:08Z 2M followers, 397.5K engagements
"Switzerland's Great Cities Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Focusing on Switzerland's often-overlooked urban charms we explore lakeside Luzern cobbled Bern spire-filled Zrich and sophisticated Lausanne. Well enjoy eye-opening art from Chagall and Klee to the works of asylum inmates. Well ring a very big bell high up in a church spire float down a rushing river and ponder Switzerland's pragmatic drug policies and hidden underground arsenals. And it's all before a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #switzerland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Bayeux France: Famous Medieval Tapestry - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Bayeux: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/bayeux Bayeux a town [---] miles west of Paris in the Normandy region is famous for the Bayeux Tapestry. This [---] foot long embroidery housed in an excellent museum tells the story of arguably the most memorable event of the Middle Ages the pivotal Battle of Hastings in [----] where the Norman leader William the Conqueror defeated Harold to claim the throne of England. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #normandy Visit"
YouTube Link 2012-03-07T16:47Z 2M followers, 66.5K engagements
"Rick Steves' Andaluca: The Best of Southern Spain Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Join Rick as he weaves Andaluca's rich mix of culture cuisine history and natural wonders into a 60-minute special. The hour includes the major cities of Sevilla Crdoba and Granada; flamenco sherry and horses; dramatic white-washed hill towns; and fun in the Costa del Sol sun plus a dash of Britain in Gibraltar. #ricksteveseurope #andalucia #andaluca Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2014-04-01T00:05Z 2M followers, 6.1M engagements
"French Riviera: Uniquely Chic Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this program we follow in the footsteps of 19th-century aristocrats along Nice's Promenade des Anglais. Then we listen to the graceful reshuffling of personal fortunes at the casino in fairy-tale Monaco and visit the picturesque artist hangouts of Chagall Matisse and Picasso. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #riviera Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:50Z 2M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Belgium: Bruges and Brussels Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] We start in Bruges to check into a medieval hospital savor the exquisite art of Memling climb a bell tower to get up close and "fortissimo" at a carillon concert and sample fresh frites and the world's tastiest chocolate. Then we ride the train to Brussels where we stroll Europe's finest square revel in Bruegels' country scenes and Magritte's surreal dreamscapes then pay a visit to the bustling hub of European democracy. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #belgium Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:51Z 2M followers, 4M engagements
"Istanbul Turkey: Hagia Sophia - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite (Recorded in 2008) Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/8mHuAfrtDNg Hagia Sophia has served over the centuries as one of the greatest houses of worship in both the Christian and Muslim worlds. Hagia Sophia marks the high point of Byzantine architecture and is the pinnacle of that society's 6th century glory days. It remains one of the most important and impressive structures on our planet. More info about travel to Istanbul: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey/istanbul #ricksteveseurope #hagiasophia"
YouTube Link 2012-07-25T16:13Z 2M followers, 392.8K engagements
"Istanbul Turkey: The Blue Mosque - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Istanbul: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey/istanbul Istanbul offers a good opportunity to better understand Islam. Visitors are welcome to visit historic mosques such as the Blue Mosque nicknamed because of its blue tiles and at the same time experience a religion that still packs the house. #ricksteveseurope #bluemosque #istanbul Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2009-10-22T17:04Z 2M followers, 635.5K engagements
"Historic Sites of Ireland Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide With evocative Celtic forts ruined monasteries and other remnants of its rich ancient and early-Christian past Ireland is like an open-air museum. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-15T18:14Z 2M followers, 114.3K engagements
"Rick Steves' European Christmas Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Join Rick Steves for a colorful musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. From England to Wales France Norway Germany Austria Switzerland and Italy you'll see the bright Christmas markets hear local choirs share holiday traditions with familiesand even play in the snow. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #christmas Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2020-12-21T20:52Z 2M followers, 3.9M engagements
"Athens Greece: Ancient Acropolis and Agora - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Athens: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/greece/athens Crowned by the mighty Parthenon temple the Acropolis rises above modern Athens a lasting testament to Greece's glorious golden age. The Acropolis was the center of ritual and ceremony and the religious heart of the city. The marketplace at its base is the Agora which was the hub of commercial political and social life. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #athens Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this"
YouTube Link 2009-11-27T22:22Z 2M followers, 592.7K engagements
"Portugal's Heartland Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] 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 Nazar 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. Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves Europe episode or watch it on"
YouTube Link 2019-04-10T16:54Z 2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"The Dordogne France: A Taste of Sarlat - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/oq8f2Hg32ho Sarlat is the pedestrian-friendly main town of France's Dordogne River Valley. It's just the right size: everything in town is within an easy meander along traffic-free cobblestone lanes lined with foie gras shops and tourists. More info about travel to the Dordogne: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/dordogne #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #dordogne Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in"
YouTube Link 2009-10-21T22:00Z 2M followers, 113.2K engagements
"Provence France: Pont du Gard and Nmes - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Provence: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/provence In this video we'll travel to France's Provence region to explore the Pont du Gard aqueduct and more Roman architecture in Nmes. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #provence Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2014-08-06T15:00Z 2M followers, 78K engagements
"Assisi Italy: Legacy of St. Francis - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Assisi: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/assisi In [----] St. Francis established the Franciscan Order in Assisi Italy. His legacy survives to this day and can be found in chapels and monasteries in and around his hill town home. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #assisi Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2018-02-28T16:00Z 2M followers, 206.3K engagements
"Paris France: Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide (Recorded 2004) Two icons of Paris the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral perfectly demonstrate how this city has been a beacon of culture for centuries. More info about travel to Paris: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/paris #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #paris Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2009-11-27T20:59Z 2M followers, 105.3K engagements
"Tuscany Italy: Chianti Wine and Crete Senesi Regions - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide More info about travel to Tuscany: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/tuscany Tuscany's Chianti wine region with its rugged hills and farmland charms visitors with a slower more rustic lifestyle. South of Chianti is a region called the Crete Senesi a quintessential Tuscan landscape featuring clay hills and iconic lanes of cypress trees. #ricksteveseurope #italy #tuscany Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick"
YouTube Link 2017-05-03T15:00Z 2M followers, 182.4K engagements
"Kenmare Ireland: The Ring of Kerry Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/OVWzUc4cQ6c The eternal beauty of the Irish landscape is most breathtaking with a sweep around the Ring of Kerry. And a great home base for this tour is Kenmare with its cozy feel and close proximity to the peninsula. More info on travel to Kenmare: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ireland/kenmare-ring-of-kerry #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick"
YouTube Link 2010-06-23T16:01Z 2M followers, 94.4K engagements
"Lisbon Portugal: National Coach Museum - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/5mjEAakFj_A In [----] the last queen of Portugal realized that cars would soon make horse-drawn carriages obsolete. She decided to preserve her fine collection of royal coaches in a museum in downtown Lisbon's Belm District. More info about travel to Lisbon: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal/lisbon #ricksteveseurope #portugal #lisbon Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more"
YouTube Link 2010-01-13T16:33Z 2M followers, 34.1K engagements
"Positano Italy: Jewel of the Amalfi Coast - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to the Amalfi Coast: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/amalfi-coast Specializing in scenery shopping and sand the resort town of Positano hangs on the most spectacular stretch of the coast. It's a pleasant gathering of cafs galleries and boutiques. There's little to do here but eat window-shop and enjoy the beach and views.and that's exactly the way its many visitors like it. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #amalficoast Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about"
YouTube Link 2011-09-28T15:42Z 2M followers, 188.8K engagements
"Rick Steves' European Christmas: Austria Join the festive swirl of heartwarming sights sounds and smells of Christmas abound in Salzburg. Then retreat to the Tirolean countryside where "Silent Night" was first performed more than [---] years ago. More info about travel to Austria: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/austria #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #christmas Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program:"
YouTube Link 2009-12-09T20:26Z 2M followers, 126K engagements
"Istanbul Turkey: Grand Bazaar - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Istanbul: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey/istanbul In many ways Istanbul's Grand Bazaar remains much as it was centuries ago: enchanting and perplexing visitors with its maze-like network of more than [----] colorful shops fragrant eateries and insistent shopkeepers. #ricksteveseurope #turkey #istanbul Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2010-02-17T17:09Z 2M followers, 191.6K engagements
"Salzburg Austria: Steeped in History - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Salzburg: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/austria/salzburg Salzburg is made for visitors thanks to its charming old town splendid gardens Baroque churches and fountains (the town's nickname is "Rome of the North") plus a mighty fortress rising above it all. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #salzburg Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public"
YouTube Link 2013-10-23T16:01Z 2M followers, 86.6K engagements
"Oslo Norway: National Gallery - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite The National Gallery features art showcasing the powerful beauty of Norway's landscape and people. A visit here gives those heading into the mountains and fjord country a chance to pack along a little better understanding of Norway's history and cultural soul. You'll also see some of famed Norwegian Expressionist painter Edvard Munch's works including his iconic "The Scream." #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #oslo Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in"
YouTube Link 2014-04-23T16:12Z 2M followers, 16K engagements
"Uffizi Tricks I like to say that there are two IQs of European travelers: Those who wait in lines and those who don't. Many tourists needlessly wait in lines when there are simple ways to see the sight with no wait. Here in Florence you can easily avoid lines at the main and most crowded sights in two different ways: Buy the new Florence Card or call in advance to make an appointment. My camera ran out of memory halfway through this clip; I intended to walk all along the hundred-yard-long line of people wasting time in an avoidable line to enter the Uffizi Gallery. I love the fact that a good"
YouTube Link 2011-06-01T22:21Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"Dover England: Historic Castle and White Cliffs - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Dover: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/dover The White Cliffs of Dover overlook the English Channel. Sitting atop those cliffs is the impressive Dover Castle the site of England's primary defensive stronghold from ancient Roman until modern times. #ricksteveseurope #england #dover Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2016-12-14T16:00Z 2M followers, 238K engagements
"Carcassonne France: Europe's Ultimate Fortress City - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide More info about travel to Carcassonne: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/carcassonne The fortress city of Carcassonne is a 13th-century world of towers turrets and cobblestone alleys. This is Europe's ultimate walled fortress city. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #carcassonne Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2010-06-30T16:04Z 2M followers, 208.4K engagements
"Hall in Tirol Austria: The Town that Salt Built - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/austrian-and-italian-alps If you want the natural surroundings of Innsbruck without the crowds head to Hall in Tirol. Built as a salt-mining town when Innsbruck was just a humble bridge Hall became an important trading city. Today its well-preserved medieval town center features a rich bundle of pastel buildings and cobbled streets that feel refreshingly traditional. More info about travel to Austria:"
YouTube Link 2021-04-14T15:00Z 2M followers, 54.7K engagements
"Live Music on Kalmar's Main Square One of my favorite towns in Scandinavia is Kalmar on Swedens east coast. This clip captures the fun of being in a perfectly Swedish scene surrounded only by Swedes. and then being struck by the fact that scenes like that are commonplace all over the world. Stortorget i Kalmar Sweden (Country) Europe travel tips Steve Rick Rick Steves Kalmar (City/Town/Village) Europe travel guide Rick Steeves Europe travel advice Stortorget (Location) blog Rick Steves Europe Stortorget i Kalmar Sweden (Country) Europe travel tips Steve Rick Rick Steves Kalmar"
YouTube Link 2014-08-08T20:15Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"Montenegro: Country of Contrasts - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/D5Buk6NPVPg One of Europe's newest and smallest countries Montenegro is about the size of Connecticut with well under a million people. It's a country of contrasts: an intriguing combination of rugged landscapes communist-era decrepitude and an emerging Mediterranean hotspot that's quite popular with the cruising crowd. More info about travel to Montenegro: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/montenegro #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #montenegro Visit"
YouTube Link 2011-01-26T16:45Z 2M followers, 126.2K engagements
"Toledo Spain: The Art of El Greco - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Toledo: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/toledo No painter before or since has captured the mystery of the spiritual world like the painter El Greco. His unique style of painting developed in Toledo Spain. Join Rick on a visit to the Santa Cruz Museum which houses many of El Greco's 16th-century works. #ricksteveseurope #spain #toledo Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2009-08-03T19:24Z 2M followers, 114.6K engagements
"Rick Steves Art of the Renaissance Rick Steves' Europe [----] Around [----] Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome. This rebirth of classical culture showed itself in the statues paintings and architecture of Florence then spread to Spain Holland Germany and beyond. The Renaissancefrom art-loving popes to Leonardos Mona Lisa and Michelangelos Davidcelebrated humanism and revolutionized how we think about our world. Find names and locations for works of art listed in the script at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/renaissance-art #ricksteves"
YouTube Link 2023-10-02T20:21Z 2M followers, 491.7K engagements
"Cashel Ireland: The Rock of Cashel - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/OVWzUc4cQ6c The dramatic Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's most evocative sites. On this historic rock you can stroll among the ruins in the footsteps of St. Patrick and wandering through Rick's favorite Celtic cross graveyard feel the soul of Ireland. More info about travel to Cashel: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ireland/kilkenny-rock-of-cashel #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and"
YouTube Link 2010-09-29T15:41Z 2M followers, 67.5K engagements
"Rome Italy: Catacombs and Appian Way - Rick Steves Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Rome: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/rome For a little early-Christian history we're heading outside the city of Rome Italy for a look at the catacombs via the Appian Way ancient Rome's gateway to the East. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #rome Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2015-11-18T16:00Z 2M followers, 79.3K engagements
"Lake Bled Slovenia: Exploring a Dictator's Villa - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite This lakeside villa was once the summer residence for the Yugoslav royal family. Post-WWII when Tito ran Yugoslavia with his unique style of Communism called the "Third Way" he entertained international guests here. Today it's a classy hotel and restaurant. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #slovenia Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television"
YouTube Link 2014-04-30T16:00Z 2M followers, 19.9K engagements
"Ljubljana Slovenia: Happy Hodgepodge - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/I8DlXa_933Y Being the midpoint between the Slavic Germanic and Italian worlds gives Ljubljana a special spice. This tiny town has only about a quarter-million people but it's by far the country's largest city cultural capital and a charming place to kick off any Slovenian trip. More info about travel to Ljubljana: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/slovenia/ljubljana #ricksteveseurope #ljubljana #slovenia Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this"
YouTube Link 2011-02-02T16:47Z 2M followers, 188K engagements
"Florence Italy: Strolling the Oltrarno Neighborhood - Rick Steves Europe Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Ut-e40u3lS0 There's much more to Florence than the touristy zone north of the Arno River. To discover rustic old Florence cross the river and dive into the colorful Oltrarno district. Wander the back lanes and you'll find artisans practicing centuries-old crafts like picture framing violin making and more. Finish your day at a Florentine steakhouse which as any meat lover knows means sampling the tender local Chianina beef.which goes well with a glass of Chianti."
YouTube Link 2013-02-13T16:30Z 2M followers, 66.1K engagements
"Normandy France: Remembering D-Day - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Normandy: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/normandy Along the [--] miles of Atlantic coast you'll find countless memories of the largest military operation in history. It was on these beautiful beaches at the crack of dawn Jun [--] [----] that the allies finally gained a foot-hold in France and Nazi Europe began to crumble. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #normandy Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more"
YouTube Link 2014-03-08T00:53Z 2M followers, 104K engagements
"Western Turkey Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] From the port of Kuadas we wander the streets of ancient Ephesus soak in a natural spa at Pamukkale learn why the dervishes whirl at Konya munch lunch in a Turkish pizzeria and cruise the Mediterranean on a traditional Turkish gulet from Antalya. Turkey is a mighty nation whose ancient heritage Muslim faith and western ways are coming together.and well see how. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #turkey Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2015-04-03T23:07Z 2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Bern Switzerland: Storied Cathedral - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Bern: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/switzerland/bern Bern's 15th-century cathedral which boasts Switzerland's highest church tower underwent major changes during the Reformation when Protestant iconoclasts removed the then-Catholic church's religious imagery. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteveseurope #switzerland #bern Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination"
YouTube Link 2019-09-18T15:00Z 2M followers, 57.5K engagements
"Rick Steves' Europe Season [--] Preview A preview of Rick Steves' Europe Season 11: Join Rick as he experiences the local culture cuisine and fun along with some powerful lessons that only travel can teach. This season features the Austrian Italian Swiss and French Alps two episodes on Egypt and one on Ethiopia. In addition we've produced a special retrospective episode called "Why We Travel." Watch Season [--] of Rick Steves' Europe at https://youtube.com/playlistlist=PL1OajwstW05GK6MRFI7H6TmtdaDURKnHu https://www.ricksteves.com/tv-programmers/season/eleven or check your local public television"
YouTube Link 2020-11-09T20:00Z 2M followers, 40.6K engagements
"House by Bernini If you're looking for sumptuous art head to the Gallery Borghese which gets my vote for the best interior of any palace in Europe. Every inch is richly decorated and from the perspective of Baroque sensibilities it works. We were filming there for three hours on a Monday when it was closed to the public. Delightful experience. Join me for a quick little walk with Cardinal Borghese Canova and of course the father of the Baroque movement Bernini. Rick Steves Europe travel blog Rick Steves Europe travel blog"
YouTube Link 2011-05-26T23:42Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"Rick Steves' European Christmas: Germany When it comes to traditional holiday images Germany's Bavaria is the heartland. Here we'll savor classic holiday themes: glittering trees old-time carols and colorful Christmas markets. More info about travel to Germany: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #christmas Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program:"
YouTube Link 2009-12-09T20:16Z 2M followers, 424.1K engagements
"Bucharest Romania: Eclectic and Rejuvenated More info about travel to Bucharest: http://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/tag/romania Romania's capital Bucharest with about two million people is a sprawling tangle of buildings. First-time visitors are struck by its eclectic mix of architecture and recently rejuvenated Old Town. 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. Rick Steves Rick Steves Europe Europe travel guide Europe travel tips Europe travel advice rick steves romania rick"
YouTube Link 2016-11-16T16:00Z 2M followers, 126.8K engagements
"Andaluca Gibraltar and Tangier Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Exploring Andaluca we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture. Starting up high in Spain's whitewashed hill towns we roll down to the coast to enjoy the windsurfing mecca of Tarifa. Then we catch a bit of Britain on the Rock of Gibraltar and sail to Africa for a Moroccan finale in Tangier. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #spain Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 706.8K engagements
"Paris France: Sainte-Chapelle's Dazzling Interior - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite The best original Gothic stained glass is found in the Sainte-Chapelle church in Paris. Step inside and be overwhelmed by the dazzling light-filled interior. Its architectural harmony is due to the fact that it was completed in only six years unheard of in medieval times (nearby Notre-Dame took over [---] years). #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #paris Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2014-01-15T20:22Z 2M followers, 172.5K engagements
"Little Europe: Andorra - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/f6sz8ysrNJU Just little more than a generation ago Andorra morphed from a rough-and-tumble smugglers' haven to a high tech high altitude shoppers' haven with pockets of old-world charm hiding out in the town center. (Recorded 2008) #ricksteveseurope #andorra Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2009-10-21T19:51Z 2M followers, 375.7K engagements
"Bouncing Around Holland's Polder Land Exploring polder land with Majel our Wetlands Safari guide we learn that the ground is just a mat of vegetation and below it is the inland sea and when you throw your weight around the world becomes your own private trampoline. Subscribe at http://goo.gl/8iBEnS for my regular blog updates. Europe Rick Steeves Steve Rick marshland peat Netherlands Rick Steves Holland Polder (Geographical Feature Category) PBS Blog travel Europe Rick Steeves Steve Rick marshland peat Netherlands Rick Steves Holland Polder (Geographical Feature Category) PBS Blog travel"
YouTube Link 2014-05-15T16:52Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"Waterford Ireland: The Oldest City in Ireland - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/OVWzUc4cQ6c Waterford is the main city of southeast Ireland and claims to be the oldest city in the entire country. The Vikings landed here in [---] and established the town as base for piracy. More info about travel to Waterford: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ireland/waterford-county-wexford #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more"
YouTube Link 2018-09-26T15:00Z 2M followers, 55.2K engagements
"Rick Steves' European Christmas: France From Paris to Burgundy Christmas is the stuff of dreams where rich sounds of medieval carols abound simple rituals are shared by families and friends and windows are illuminated by lights. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/vVVTDwxJBWU More info about travel to France: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #christmas Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program:"
YouTube Link 2009-12-09T20:11Z 2M followers, 391.8K engagements
"Cairo Egypt: Chaotic Capital - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/crrUmrG3G_Y Teeming Cairo straddling the Nile is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. With [--] million people greater Cairo pulses with energy. #ricksteveseurope #cairo #egypt Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European"
YouTube Link 2021-11-10T08:00Z 2M followers, 77K engagements
"Oslo Norway: Lively Lovely City on the Fjord - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Oslo: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/norway/oslo Spectacularly situated at the head of a 60-mile-long fjord Oslo is Norway's biggest city yet it's easy to navigate with its compact historic core and great public transportation. Karl Johans Gate the city's people-friendly main drag stretches from the train station to Royal Palace. Nearby the harborfront hums with international shipping and a thriving cruise industry. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #oslo Visit"
YouTube Link 2013-12-18T17:00Z 2M followers, 217.6K engagements
"A Brief Guided Tour of the "Dolce Misto" in Monterosso A ritual for me in the Cinque Terre is to dine at my favorite restaurant in the region Miky in Monterosso. And each extravagant meal is capped with a suitably extravagant dessert mixed plate. I enjoy a tour of my enticing plate from the chef's daughter Sara. Today with this meal and the women of www.rebuildmonterosso.com we fatten up just a bit to celebrate the opening of the trails of the Cinque Terre after the flood of [----]. Rick Steves Europe travel blog Italy Cinque Terre Monterosso Miky restaurant Rick Steves Europe travel blog Italy"
YouTube Link 2012-05-01T17:31Z 2M followers, [----] engagements
"Cairo Egypt: The Egyptian Museum - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/cairo A visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo helps bring the country's many ancient sights to life. The museum houses the best collection of ancient Egyptian art anywhere including 3000-year-old statues vibrant paintings and funerary art fit for a pharaoh. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteveseurope #cairo #egypt Check out more Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2020-12-09T16:00Z 2M followers, 128K engagements
"London England: Harrods Department Store - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london Harrods is huge [---] departments a million square feet on seven floors yet classy. Don't miss the Food Halls Egyptian Escalator and shrine to Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed (his father was the store's former owner). #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2014-09-17T15:00Z 2M followers, 179.9K engagements
"Central Croatia: Plitvice Lakes National Park - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/GVxZxOaEuF4 More info about travel to Croatia: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/croatia One of Europe's top natural wonders is Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park. Imagine Niagara Falls sliced and diced and sprinkled over a vast and heavily forested canyon. It's a lush and unforgettable valley of [--] terraced lakes laced together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant plank walks. More info about travel to Croatia: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/croatia"
YouTube Link 2010-11-03T15:39Z 2M followers, 118.3K engagements
"Montserrat Spain: Mountaintop Monastery - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Spain: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain With its dramatic mountaintop monastery and spiritual connection with the Catalan people and their struggles Montserrat is a rewarding day trip from Barcelona. It's been Catalunya's most important pilgrimage site for a thousand years. #ricksteveseurope #spain #montserrat Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick"
YouTube Link 2010-02-24T17:48Z 2M followers, 149K engagements
"Rick Steves Tour du Rue Cler Join Rick as he takes a stroll down the Rue Cler his favorite traffic-free market street in one of his favorite Parisian neighborhoods. Its where locals come to shop in the specialty stores meet friends at the corner bistro for the plait du jour and a glass of wine and catch up on whats happening in their neighborhood. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2022-05-27T18:05Z 2M followers, 130.8K engagements
"Rick Steves on The Simpsons: "Full Heart Empty Pool" Rick Steves guest stars on The Simpsons where he visits Homer in his dreams and guides him through "Dream World." Stream the full episode (titled "Full Heart Empty Pool") on Hulu. Check out Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel with Rick Steves public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T21:10Z 2M followers, 52.9K engagements
"Hill of Tara: The Soul of Ireland - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/heH309H9Krs The peaceful green Valley of the Boyne just northwest of Dublin is the place to commune with the ancient soul of the Emerald Isle. This area boasts impressive historical and spiritual sights including the Hill of Tara the evocative seat of Ireland's Celtic kings and the monastic ruins of Monasterboice with its round tower and stone crosses. More Ireland travel info: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ireland #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland Visit"
YouTube Link 2013-10-02T15:43Z 2M followers, 75.1K engagements
"Tel Aviv Israel: Beautiful Beaches and Tasty Cuisine More info about Rick's travels to Israel: http://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/tv-specials/holy-land Tel Aviv is a young modern city with gleaming new buildings a beautiful beach scene and delicious locally-sourced cuisine. 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. Israeli cuisine Tel Aviv Israel Tel Aviv [----] Israel (Country) Beach (Geographical Feature Category) Mediterranean Sea (Body Of Water) Rick"
YouTube Link 2015-04-15T15:00Z 2M followers, 157.5K engagements
"Paris France: The Marais District - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/AT5g1a7cBRM Paris' trendy Marais district serves up a moveable feast of fashion boutiques quiet cafs art galleries narrow streets leafy squares like the Place des Vosges Jewish bakeries aristocratic chteaux nightlife and real Parisians. It's the perfect place to appreciate the zest and flair of this great city. More info about travel to Paris: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/paris #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #paris Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more"
YouTube Link 2013-08-21T15:46Z 2M followers, 87.4K engagements
"Woolly Beasts Scare Away Winter in Slovenia To see Europe at its wildest join the party that kicks off the Easter season: Carnival. In Slovenia a country with deep pagan roots villagers scare off winter by dressing as a big shaggy creature called Kurent a fun-loving Slavic god of hedonism. We drop in on the fun in this extended clip from "Rick Steves' European Easter." The full hour-long special is streaming now at http://www.ricksteves.com/easter. Enjoy Rick Steves Rick Steves Europe Europe travel guide Europe travel tips Europe travel advice Rick Steves travel videos Europe travel travel"
YouTube Link 2019-02-26T01:32Z 2M followers, 41.8K engagements
"Edinburgh Scotland: Iconic Castle - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Edinburgh: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland/edinburgh Edinburgh Castle is the fortified birthplace of the city. After a tour other sights of the castle beckon including the Scottish National War Memorial which illuminates Scotland's proud military history. #ricksteveseurope #scotland #edinburgh Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2012-06-20T16:13Z 2M followers, 202.1K engagements
"Rouen France: The Four C's of Normandy Cuisine - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite When traveling in France seek out local specialties. Normandy the region NW of Paris is known as the land of the four C's: Camembert cider cream and Calvados (apple brandy). Savor all four flavors and pamper your palate in the hedonistic ritual of fine French dining. Bon appetit #ricksteveseurope #frenchcuisine #rouen Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2013-10-09T15:58Z 2M followers, 65.5K engagements
"Florence Italy: The Uffizi Gallery - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the masterpiece-packed Uffizi Gallery. On a single floor travelers experience a thrilling sweep through Renaissance art history featuring works by Giotto Botticelli Raphael and others. This popular museum is no secret so avoid the long lines by reserving in advance. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #florence Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2014-02-26T18:40Z 2M followers, 240.6K engagements
"Skye Scotland: Pretty Portree - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More information about travel to Scottish Isles: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Skye's best home base is the town of Portree nestled deep in its protective harbor. Portree with its narrow streets and humble shops restaurants and hotels is the island's largest town and tourism center. #ricksteveseurope #scotland #isleofskye Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2019-03-13T20:00Z 2M followers, 39.2K engagements
"Tuscany Italy: Rustic Slow Food - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Tuscany: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/tuscany Rick and Roberto Bechi explore Italy's "slow food" movement. First they join an early-morning truffle hunt through an oak forest and then they celebrate at the Artichoke Festival in Chiusure Tuscany. #ricksteveseurope #italy #tuscany Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television"
YouTube Link 2009-09-18T18:18Z 2M followers, 119.4K engagements
"Bruges Belgium: The Art of Flemish Fries - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/gZuI-dR9pfU French fries called Flemish fries in northern Dutch-speaking Belgium are a local specialty. They taste so good because they're deep-fried twice once to cook and once to brown. To eat like a local add mayonnaise not ketchup. Subscribe at http://bit.ly/133oCd8 for weekly updates on more European destinations. More info about travel to Bruges: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/belgium/bruges #belgium #ricksteveseurope #frites Visit"
YouTube Link 2011-07-20T15:49Z 2M followers, 82.3K engagements
"Rick Steves' Europe Preview: Assisi and Italian Country Charm Check your local public television station for this new Rick Steves Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/assisi-and-italian-country-charm. 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 well explore"
YouTube Link 2016-11-18T19:35Z 2M followers, 17K engagements
"Stockholm Sweden: Gamla Stan - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IZX77XG4Uxs Stockholm's compact island core is charming photogenic and full of antiques shops street lanterns and surprises like the beautiful Lutheran cathedral. The main drag is a favorite with shoppers and tourists. But just a block or two from the commotion the atmosphere changes. Tranquil lanes feel much like they did back in the 17th century when all of Stockholm fit on Gamla Stan. More info about travel to Stockholm: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/sweden/stockholm"
YouTube Link 2012-02-15T17:07Z 2M followers, 94.2K engagements
"Arcos de la Frontera Spain: Queen of Andaluca - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Arcos de la Frontera: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/white-hill-towns The route of the Pueblos Blancos or white towns is a charm bracelet of characteristic towns perched in the hills and mountains of Andaluca. The queen of the hill towns Arcos de la Frontera smothers its hilltop and tumbles down its back like the train of a wedding dress. Towns with "de la Frontera" in their names like Arcos were established on the frontier during the battle to reclaim Spain from"
YouTube Link 2009-08-03T22:10Z 2M followers, 85.9K engagements
"Zrich Switzerland: Cobbled Streets and Elegant Shops - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide More info about travel to Zrich: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/switzerland/zuerich Switzerland's biggest city Zrich consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities. Its lake front is a spring board for romantic walks and the old town is lively night and day with cafes galleries and a colorful cobbled ambiance. #ricksteveseurope #switzerland #zurich Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2010-07-21T15:57Z 2M followers, 95.8K engagements
"Beaune France: Market Day - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Burgundy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/burgundy To enjoy any small French town at its vibrant best it's worth visiting on its market day. And the townscape of Beaune lassoed within its medieval walls is as French as you'll find anywhere. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #beaune Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2018-04-11T15:00Z 2M followers, 53.5K engagements
"The High Crosses of Monasterboice Located an hour north of Dublin the historic ruined monastery Monasterboice is notable for its round tower a standard feature in Irelands early Christian churches and its ornately carved high crosses. Made of sandstone the Cross of Murdock is considered the finest high cross in all Ireland. It was named after an abbot who ran the monastery around the year [---]. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television"
YouTube Link 2025-03-30T15:00Z 2M followers, 17.2K engagements
"Basque Country: Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Spanish Basque Country: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/basque-country Bilbao has recently been transformed from a gritty steel town to a happening cultural center like no other Spanish city. A modern light rail line conveniently laces the old town with points along the river and to the sight which spearheaded Bilbao's urban renaissance: the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #basquecountry Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more"
YouTube Link 2011-01-12T17:07Z 2M followers, 257.9K engagements
"Amalfi Coast Italy: Illustrious Seaside Town - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to the Amalfi Coast: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/amalfi-coast The town of Amalfi is perched on Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast just south of Naples. Amalfi has a proud history that peaked in the 10th century when it was a maritime trading power with a fleet that rivaled Genoa Pisa and Venice. That's why the town boasts an art-filled cathedral grander than a town of [----] would merit. Today Amalfi lives off tourism and invites visitors to enjoy "la dolce vita.""
YouTube Link 2012-08-22T15:30Z 2M followers, 115.7K engagements
"European Travel Skills Part I Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In this first of three shows covering travel skills and tips we'll visit the Netherlands and Germany to learn about transportation by train and car within Europe changing money and settling in upon arrival. How well you're able to enjoy the delights of Europe depends upon how well you plan and how skillfully you travel. #ricksteveseurope #europetravel #traveltips Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Travel"
YouTube Link 2014-04-01T00:19Z 2M followers, 766.9K engagements
"Arles France: Ruins Museums and International Flavor More info about travel to Arles: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/arles Arles France with its strategic bridge over the Rhne River was a key stop on the Roman road from Italy to Spain. Today Arles thrives again with Roman ruins an assortment of museums and welcoming pedestrian zones. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #arles Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2009-07-31T21:24Z 2M followers, 95.9K engagements
"Burgundy: Gourmet Barge Cruise Preview Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves newest episode premiering fall [----] across the US on public television and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show We set a course on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region. Aboard a century-old barge-turned-hotel we're treated to a relaxing pace and natural beauty plus plenty of gourmet meals and fine wine. Stops for a hike or bike ride help us work up our next appetite and a chteau lord welcomes us to taste the vintages of the famed Cte d'Or."
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T21:02Z 2M followers, 13.1K engagements
"Skye Scotland: Island Sights - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Offering some of Scotlands best scenery the Isle of Skye is understandably popular. Narrow twisty roads wind around Skye in the shadows of craggy bald mountains and the coastline is ruffled with peninsulas and sea lochs or saltwater inlets. #ricksteveseurope #scotland #isleofskye Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2019-01-02T18:42Z 2M followers, 78.6K engagements
"Versailles and Louis XIV #ricksteveseurope The granddaddy of European palaces is Versailles King Louis XIV's 17th-century escape from Paris. Louis was the embodiment of the notion that some people were born to be rulers and everyone else just needed to follow the rules. As a "divine monarch" he had to impress upon his people that God had really ordained him to rule without question. And in order to do that he needed an ultra-fancy house. Louis spent freely from the public treasury to turn his dad's hunting lodge into a palace fit for the gods (among whom he counted himself). The main palace"
YouTube Link 2025-07-06T15:00Z 2M followers, 18.7K engagements
"Istanbul Turkey: Topkap Palace - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Istanbul: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey/istanbul Our storybook image of the Ottomans sultans harems eunuchs is best experienced here in the Topkap Palace. Built in the late 15th century this was the power center of the Ottoman Empire for almost four hundred years. #ricksteveseurope #topkap #istanbul Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2011-04-20T15:56Z 2M followers, 363.8K engagements
"Istanbul: Capital of Emperors and Sultans Preview Get a 30-second glimpse of Rick Steves newest episode premiering fall [----] across the US on public television and streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Istanbul's rich heritage spans the centuries from Christian Byzantium to Muslim Ottoman rule to today's thriving city. We start our look back at the Roman-tinged Hippodrome then indulge in the ancient ritual of the Turkish bath. We take in the Blue Mosque and the grand Hagia Sophia taste Turkish delight at the venerable Spice Market and explore Topkap"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T20:54Z 2M followers, 11.1K engagements
"Baroque Art Rick Steves Europe Season [--] showcases Europes great art and architecture. [----] Forged in Europe's religious struggles Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses. We start in Rome with its awe-inspiring St. Peter's fleshy Bernini statues and bubbly fountains. In Belgium we see the dramatic canvases of Rubens. And finally: the ultimate Baroque palace Versailles with its chandeliered Hall of Mirrors and vast gardens where nobles played as Revolution brewed. #ricksteveseurope #artofeurope #arthistory Check out Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2024-04-24T18:21Z 2M followers, 99.1K engagements
"Avignon France: Youthful City in Medieval Walls - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Avignon: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/avignon With its large student population and fashionable shops Avignon is an intriguing blend of medieval history youthful energy and urban sophistication. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #avignon Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2014-02-19T17:19Z 2M followers, 123.1K engagements
"Berlin Germany: Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Berlin: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/berlin While it's overseen plenty of war the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin Germany was designed as an arch of peace. From here we travel through Berlin's historic axis along the Unter den Linden to the riches of Museum Island. #ricksteveseurope #germany #berlin Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources:"
YouTube Link 2016-02-10T16:00Z 2M followers, 112K engagements
"Rick Steves European Easter Trailer Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Y3X1S_BgOec Taking you on a spring journey through Spain Slovenia Italy and Greece Rick Steves' European Easter celebrates this 2000-year-old story in a variety of cultures. You'll feel the emotion of this special time as the Passion of Christ unfolds during Holy Week. We'll join Andalusians carrying parade floats Greek priests tossing showers of flower petals and villagers blessing olive branches plus feasting fireworks and more. Exploring a rich and fascinating mix of traditions from its pagan roots to its glorious"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T17:32Z 2M followers, 12.3K engagements
"Montepulciano Italy: Tuscan Vino and Views - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite The Tuscan hill town of Montepulciano Italy is a wine-producing capital with an independent spirit. In Montepulciano you can enjoy medieval architecture taste wine from the barrel and dine on a juicy steak surrounded by local Italians. More info about travel to Tuscany: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/tuscany #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #montepulciano Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2017-02-01T16:00Z 2M followers, 314K engagements
"Zagreb Croatia: Lively and Livable Capital - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Zagreb: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/croatia/zagreb You can't get a complete picture of modern Croatia without a visit to the lively and livable city that is home to one out of every six Croatians Zagreb. You'll find historic neighborhoods a thriving caf culture fun people-watching great parks and virtually no tourists. The city also boasts Croatia's best museums including a wonderful collection highlighting the Nave Art movement and its founder Ivan Generali."
YouTube Link 2012-07-18T15:56Z 2M followers, 52.1K engagements
"Southeast England Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] 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. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #england Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this"
YouTube Link 2017-10-27T19:04Z 2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Mykonos Greece: Perfect Island Town - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/HZOuDhwzsq0 Mykonos is the epitome of a Greek island town: a seafront village crouched behind a sandy harbor thickly layered with blinding white stucco bright blue trim and colorful bougainvillea. More info about travel to the Greek islands: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/greece/greek-islands #ricksteveseurope #greekislands #mykonos Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2021-10-27T16:20Z 2M followers, 86.9K engagements
"Northern Spain and the Camino de Santiago Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] We follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain. Along the way we stop off in Pamplona to run with the bulls and dive into the unique Celtic culture of Galicia where Riverdance meets flamenco. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #spain Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 860.7K engagements
"London: Historic and Dynamic Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In many-faceted London we'll ponder royal tombs in Westminster Abbey discover treasures in the British Library enjoy the vibrant evening scene in Soho uncover Churchill's secret WWII headquarters join the 9-to-5 crowd in the new London shop where the queen shops and straddle the Prime Meridian in Greenwich. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2014-04-01T00:17Z 2M followers, 2.4M engagements
"Burgundy France: Barging in Burgundy - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Burgundy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/burgundy Burgundy like much of France is laced with canals just made for spending lazy afternoons gliding by pastoral scenes. From small captain-it-yourself boats to full-service barges complete with captain and crew cruising a canal is a great option for a relaxing trip through one of France's most popular regions. #ricksteveseurope #bourgogne #burgundy Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and"
YouTube Link 2009-07-30T20:32Z 2M followers, 68.7K engagements
"European Travel Skills: Packing Light - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide Packing light is essential for happy hassle-free travel. Choose your luggage carefully a carry-on sized convertible backpack/suitcase is the best bet for most travelers. As you pack carefully scrutinize each item to see if it justifies hauling it around. The payoff is sweet mobility freedom and a better trip. More European travel tips: http://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #europetravel Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in"
YouTube Link 2013-03-06T16:31Z 2M followers, 676.4K engagements
"Visiting Dals House Is Just.Surreal If youre a traveler you find yourself visiting the homes of lots of dead people. My favorites are the studios of artists (painters sculptors composers) and perhaps the best of all is Salvador Dal's home in Cadaqus Spain. In this clip youll experience Dals house with me: his crazy entryway his penis-shaped pool his studio (where he cleverly innovated an easel that could be raised and lowered so he could paint while staying seated) and his delightful bedroom. At the entry a statue of a warrior with a small child coming out of it greets visitors a reminder to"
YouTube Link 2018-05-16T21:03Z 2M followers, 47.2K engagements
"Milan Italy: Leonardo da Vinci - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Epitome of Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci spent some of his most productive years in Milan. In fact Leonardo is identified with Milan more than any other Italian city and contributed to Milan's reputation for design and aesthetics. More info about travel to Italy: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #davinci Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick"
YouTube Link 2009-07-15T22:32Z 2M followers, 138.5K engagements
"Oslo Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city from its once-fearsome Viking ships to its sleek new Opera House from a fun folk museum that keeps traditions alive to the constant festival of its thriving harborfront. Connecting with the culture we enjoy art from Vigeland's statues to Munch's scream and join local friends for a boat ride on their fjord. #ricksteves #oslo #norwaytravel Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Rick Steves Poland Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] This one-hour "best of Poland" special begins in Krakw with a stunning square historic castle and nearby communist-era Nowa Huta and Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial. Then we head to bustling Warsaw for skyscrapers and Chopin sample gingerbread in Toru and ogle red-brick Malbork Castle. We finish in Gdask with handsome Hanseatic townhouses and stirring Solidarity history. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T00:00Z 2M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Sevilla Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Sevilla is the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan where bullfighting is still politically correct and little girls dream of growing up to become flamenco dancers. Sevilla has soul and we feel it in its lacy Moorish palace massive cathedral lavish royal tombs labyrinthine Jewish quarter and its people-filled streets. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #sevilla Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:49Z 2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"French Alps and Lyon Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon which at least in its own mind rivals Paris we head for Chamonix in the shadow of western Europes tallest peak: Mont Blanc. With the classic alpine resort as our springboard we make some high-altitude cheese then ride the lift up to the Aiguille du Midi and over to the border of Italy. And we hike the Tour du Mont Blanc the trail that circles that iconic mountain. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #frenchalps Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and"
YouTube Link 2021-04-15T19:36Z 2M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Rick Steves Iceland Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] This one-hour special begins in Reykjavk with endearing sights and thermal pools plus a side-trip to the Golden Circle's gorges geysers and waterfalls. Then after fording rivers in a desolate valley and spotting puffins on volcano-shaped islands we drive the 800-mile Ring Road connecting glaciers fjords geothermal hotspots sod-roofed settlements and majestic Icelandic nature. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T17:37Z 2M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Hurdling the Language Barrier When Traveling Most people recognize and appreciate any sincere attempt to connect with them and sometimes your effort alone can spark one of those special moments when we recognize each other's shared humanity. Risk looking goofy. Even with no common language rudimentary communication is easy. Butcher the language if you must but communicate. When all else fails a notepad can work wonders. Words and numbers are much easier to understand when they're written rather than spoken (especially if you're mispronouncing them). Google Translate is also a great tool to"
YouTube Link 2025-08-03T15:00Z 2M followers, 17.1K engagements
"Istanbul Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In Istanbul we'll lose our way in the Grand Bazaar and munch our way through the famously fragrant Spice Market. We'll follow the fall of the ancient capital of Byzantium and the rise of Islam at the city's ancient wall and wander among the treasures of Hagia Sophia the Blue Mosque and Topkap Palace. To escape the city bustle we'll cruise the churning waters of the Bosphorus make friends over backgammon and try a traditional Turkish bath. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #istanbul Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:54Z 2M followers, 6.3M engagements
"Egypts Nile Alexandria and Luxor Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south we see the highlights of Egypt. In the fabled city of Alexandria we venture through a market wonderland smoke a shisha and stroll a Mediterranean promenade. In Luxor we explore the pharaohs tombs and temples before sailing on a timeless felucca. Then we kick back on a riverboat cruise enjoying iconic views of palm trees minarets and rustic villages. Our finale: Ramesses II's magnificent temple at Abu Simbel. #ricksteves #egypt #luxor Check out Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2021-04-15T19:39Z 2M followers, 553.3K engagements
"Inner Hebrides Scotland: Mull Iona and Staffa - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland For a taste of Scotland's west coast take a day trip from Oban to the islands of Mull Iona and Staffa. Here in the Inner Hebrides you can immerse yourself in pristine scenery [----] years of Christian history and dramatic sea caves. #scotland #ricksteveseurope #hebrides Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2019-10-30T15:00Z 2M followers, 81.8K engagements
"Paris: Regal and Intimate Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] In Paris amidst all of its grandeur the little joys of life are still embraced. In this first of two episodes on Paris we'll cruise the Seine River visit Napoleon's tomb and take in the Louvre. Then we'll feel the pulse of Paris shopping in village-like neighborhoods attending church in a grand pipe organ loft and celebrating the mother of all revolutions with a big patriotic Bastille Day bang. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #paris Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations"
YouTube Link 2014-04-01T00:16Z 2M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Lucca Italy: Beautifully Preserved - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Lucca: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/lucca The appeal of Lucca Italy is in its relaxed Old World ambience. A visit here may include a lazy pedal around its Renaissance walls a stroll past elegant storefronts and a nightly concert in the church of San Giovanni. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #lucca Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe"
YouTube Link 2013-05-15T15:32Z 2M followers, 461.6K engagements
"Nice France: Beaches Pasta and Perfume - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Nice: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/nice Nice is an enjoyable big-city highlight of the Riviera. Its traffic-free old city mixes Italian and French flavors to create a spicy Mediterranean dressing. #ricksteveseurope #frenchriviera #nice Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2009-07-24T22:28Z 2M followers, 616.3K engagements
"Rick Steves Art of Ancient Rome Rick Steves' Europe [----] The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common cultureand awe-inspiring art. From its groundbreaking architecture to its statues mosaics and frescos Rome engineered bigger and better than anyone before. At its peak the Roman Empire was a society of unprecedented luxury with colossal arenas for entertaining the masses and giant monuments to egotistical emperors. And then it fell. Find names and locations for works of art listed in the script at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/ancient-rome-art #ricksteves"
YouTube Link 2023-10-02T20:16Z 2M followers, 582.7K engagements
"Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] We start in bustling Belfast's City Hall and Ulster Museum then head out to Northern Ireland's favorite resort: Portrush along the Antrim Coast where we taste-test Irish whiskey scramble over some six-sided geology in the Giant's Causeway drop in on a world-class golf course and stomp our feet to some traditional music. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #northernireland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel"
YouTube Link 2014-05-14T20:52Z 2M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Sevilla Spain: Home of Flamenco - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Sevilla: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/sevilla Spaniards consider the region of Andaluca to be the home of flamenco. While impromptu flamenco still erupts spontaneously in Old World bars most travelers attend a show in Sevilla or other tourist destinations. #ricksteveseurope #sevilla #flamenco Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public"
YouTube Link 2017-11-01T15:00Z 2M followers, 67.1K engagements
"Norway's West: Fjords Mountains and Bergen Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing we sail under towering fjord cliffs hike on powerful glaciers and find surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. Then we delve into the Hanseatic heritage and enjoy the salty hospitality of Norway's historic capital Bergen. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #norway Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves Europe public television series:"
YouTube Link 2013-08-19T23:15Z 2M followers, 3M engagements
"Nrnberg Germany: Nazi History Sites - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite More info about travel to Nrnberg: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/nuernberg The city of Nrnberg Germany was a favorite of Adolf Hitler's. A short tram ride from the center is a collection of important Nazi sites including Zeppelin Field Nazi Congress Hall and Nazi Documentation Center. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #nuremburg Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves Europe travel resources: Rick Steves"
YouTube Link 2016-10-31T22:26Z 2M followers, 140.3K engagements
"Swiss Alps Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. From the Matterhorn to the Jungfrau to Appenzell we savor both the countrys jaw-dropping alpine beauty and the rich and resilient culture of its people. As we lace together that dramatic mountain wonder with scenic train rides breathtaking lifts and unforgettable hikes we also enjoy alpine life from exploring glaciers to making cheese the old-fashioned way. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #swissalps Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this"
YouTube Link 2021-04-15T19:29Z 2M followers, 4.7M engagements
"Luxor Egypt: The Karnak Temple Complex - Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite Watch the full episode of "Rick Steves Egypt" airing across the US on public television or streaming (free) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/egypt Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. This sprawling temple complex was built over many centuries during the New Kingdom period when most of the great pharaohs ruled. Rather than for the public Karnak was reserved only for royals priests and the gods. But today anyone can explore the site's impressive ruins."
YouTube Link 2020-10-14T15:00Z 2M followers, 195.1K engagements
"Scotland's Islands Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide [----] 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. Check your local public television"
YouTube Link 2019-04-22T16:14Z 2M followers, 7.3M engagements
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