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Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa

Barcelona & Costa Brava

Season 4 Episode 403

A Mediterranean marvel, Barcelona simmers with beautiful beaches, medieval mazes, eye popping art and hypnotic architecture. Rudy feasts on Barcelona's tapas bars, surrealist art and Modernist structures. Highlights include: rambles along La Rambla, Gaudi’s treasures, a neighborhood festival, designer shopping and waterfront fun. He basks in the best beaches on the Costa Brava.

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The cultures of the Pacific converge on the breathtaking islands of Hawaii.
Music Lover's Europe
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Rudy discovers surprising and fresh takes on Europe on a music lover’s tour.
Europe Just for Fun
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Rudy shares his personal picks for travelers seeking fun adventures in Europe.
Great Cities II
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Rudy shows how to make the most of one-day visits to Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich and Rome.
Croatia's Dalmation Coast
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Rudy explores Europe’s best-kept secret, the Croatian coast of Dalmatia.
Out of Rome
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Rudy travels the famous Appian Way to explore the environs of Rome.
Christmas in Switzerland
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Rudy enjoys Switzerland's bright Christmas markets and toasty ski lodges.
Switzerland & the Alps
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Rudy savors the sights, sounds and tastes of the Swiss Alps.
France's Bordeaux & Dordogne
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Rudy enjoys the fine wines and food of France's Bordeaux and Dordogne regions.
France's Carcassonne & Pyrenees
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Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of the region.
Madrid
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Madrid welcomes Rudy with its grand plazas, art treasures and pulsating nightlife.
Edinburgh & Scotland
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Friendly and feisty, Scotland makes Rudy feel right at home.
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