Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/7HXrk76Zfzo The Tour du Mont Blanc circumnavigates western Europe’s highest peak. The accommodating trail is flexible — enjoyed by hikers with a wide range of abilities. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #chamonix 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: …
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Burgundy, France: Village Life – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Burgundy: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/burgundy French rural living celebrates simple pleasures. A great way to experience that is to rent a house in the country. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #bourgogne 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 …
Continue reading Appenzell, Switzerland: Storybook Cowbell Country – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Cd1Tc2UpnDY Amid the rolling green hills of Appenzell, in Switzerland’s northeast corner, local traditions are maintained with a stubborn pride. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #appenzell 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 …
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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 Agora, which was the hub of commercial, political, and social life. …
Continue reading Beachy Head, England: English Natural Beauty – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to England: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/ Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, a series of chalk cliffs, are a stretch of the South Downs Way public walking trail in southeast England. The nearby hamlets of Birling Gap and East Dean provide great information and a place to rest. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations …
Continue reading Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales: Slate Mine Experience – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/MgUBCU3Dx9M The slate mine at Llechwedd played a blockbuster role in Wales’ slate mining heritage. Visitors can take a train ride deep into the mountain to learn of the harsh working conditions and traditional mining techniques. Singing helped the miners endure their harsh lives, and the tradition continues today in Welsh men’s choirs. More info about …
Continue reading Highlands, Scotland: Clan Heritage – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
In Scotland, the Highlands have more than half the land and only 5 percent of the people. Still, it’s these Highlands — so vast, yet so sparsely populated — that give us the classic image of Scotland. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #scottishhighlands …
Continue reading Venice, Italy: Grand Canal Palaces – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Venice: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/venice Because of its former wealth, Venice is a city of palaces, and the most lavish face the Grand Canal. Enjoying the views from a vaporetto is the best way to really appreciate the front doors of this historic chorus line of mansions, most from the 14th and 15th centuries. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #grandcanal Visit …
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London, England: The National Gallery – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to London: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london London’s greatest collection of European paintings is in the National Gallery. From medieval to Renaissance to Impressionist, you can tour the sweeping story of European art without ever crossing the Channel. #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 …
Continue reading London, England: South Bank Sights – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IUyQzpMODBI From St. Paul’s Cathedral to the Tate Modern Museum, the Millennium Bridge connects the city of London with the south bank of the Thames, bridging old and new, traditional and modern. More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check …
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