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Rick Steves' Europe
Art Bites 115: Temples of Ancient Egypt
The great temples of ancient Egypt are where, 4,000 years ago, priests and pharaohs huddled privately with the gods. At the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, with its towering pillars and obelisks, fine carved reliefs, and aura of mystery, you get an appreciation of the sophistication of that ancient kingdom.
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Side-tripping from Paris to the Ile-de-France, Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte & Fontainebleau
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Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with châteaux.
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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We trace Venice's decline from Europe's most powerful city to its most hedonistic one.
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Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
