Rick Steves’ Europe
Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is America's most respected authority on European travel.
FULL EPISODES (95)
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S11 E1108: Why We TravelIn times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of ...In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism...or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe Rick Steves shares his ...
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S11 E1107: Ethiopia: A Development StoryVenturing beyond Europe, and with local experts as his guides, Rick uses ...Venturing beyond Europe, and with local experts as his guides, Rick uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty — and how to beat it. Together, we witness the ...
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S11 E1106: Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, and LuxorExploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. ...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 ...
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S11 E1105: Egypt’s CairoTeeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the ...Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. With 20 million people, greater Cairo pulses with energy. We explore the back streets on ...
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S11 E1104: Germany’s Fascist StoryTraveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking ...Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. Visiting actual locations — from Munich to Nürnberg to Berlin — we trace the roots of Nazism ...
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S11 E1103: French Alps and LyonAfter exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon — which, at least in its own ...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 Europe’s tallest peak: Mont Blanc. With the classic ...
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S11 E1102: Swiss AlpsSwitzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. ...Switzerland draws travelers from around the world for its legendary mountains. From the Matterhorn to the Jungfrau to Appenzell, we savor both the country’s jaw-dropping alpine beauty and the rich ...
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S11 E1101: Austrian and Italian AlpsIn the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. After ...In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. After conquering the Zugspitze, we tour Innsbruck, visit a remote farm in Austria, and join in a Tirolean village festival. Then ...
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Egypt: Yesterday and TodayRICK STEVES EGYPT: YESTERDAY & TODAY sails beyond Europe, exploring the historic ...RICK STEVES EGYPT: YESTERDAY & TODAY sails beyond Europe, exploring the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt. In the teeming metropolis of Cairo, Rick climbs to the center of a pyramid, greets the ...
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Hunger and Hope: Lessons from Ethiopia and GuatemalaIn this hour-long special, Rick Steves travels through Ethiopia and Guatemala to ...In this hour-long special, Rick Steves travels through Ethiopia and Guatemala to learn about extreme poverty and its solutions, including smart development aid, empowering women, child nutrition, and ...
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Cruising the MediterraneanIn this one-hour special, Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with stops in the ...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. We’ll learn how ...
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A Symphonic JourneyRick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, teams up with the ...Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, teams up with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra and maestro Michael Miropolsky for a musical journey that begins in the United States, and ...
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S10 E1012: Glasgow and Scottish PassionsStarting in vibrantly gritty Glasgow, we'll tap into Scottish passions as we ...Starting in vibrantly gritty Glasgow, we'll tap into Scottish passions as we tour Stirling Castle, have a wee dram on the Speyside Whisky Trail, and watch a sheepdog demonstration.
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S10 E1011: Scotland's IslandsOn the windswept Isles of Iona and Skye we'll wander through Iron Age forts and ...On the windswept Isles of Iona and Skye we'll wander through Iron Age forts and a venerable distillery. Then we'll set sail for Orkney's 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow.
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S10 E1010: Scotland's HighlandsWe'll visit Glencoe, Inverness, the Culloden battlefield — and keep our eyes ...We'll visit Glencoe, Inverness, the Culloden battlefield — and keep our eyes peeled at Loch Ness — as we work up an appetite for modern Scottish cuisine and traditional folk music.
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S10 E1009: Sicilian DelightsWe'll dine at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder the ancient Greeks in ...We'll dine at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, ponder the ancient Greeks in Siracusa, commune with monks in a Capuchin crypt, and eat our way through a classic Sicilian banquet.
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S10 E1008: The Best of SicilyIn Palermo we'll sing with merchants, drop in on a contessa, and join in the ...In Palermo we'll sing with merchants, drop in on a contessa, and join in the passeggiata. Then we'll sip wine near Mount Etna, ponder Greek and Roman relics, and relax in Taormina.
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S10 E1007: European Festivals IILet's celebrate Sevilla's April Fair and Bastille Day in Paris, run with the ...Let's celebrate Sevilla's April Fair and Bastille Day in Paris, run with the bulls at Pamplona, party at Oktoberfest, and celebrate Christmas in Nürnberg and the Swiss Alps.
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S10 E1006: European Festivals ILet's cheer with the masses at Siena's Palio horse race, toss a caber at a ...Let's cheer with the masses at Siena's Palio horse race, toss a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, don a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrate Easter in Greece.
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S10 E1005: Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos and RhodesIsland-hopping to Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes, we’ll tour ancient ruins, ...Island-hopping to Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes, we’ll tour ancient ruins, sample rustic cuisine and compare beaches. And we'll see how cruising lets you do this efficiently.
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S10 E1004: Travel Skills: CruisingWe'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise by planning, avoiding lines, and ...We'll learn how to get the most out of a cruise by planning, avoiding lines, and eating quick meals on the go. And along with the joys of cruising, we'll consider the downsides.