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. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ …
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Highlands, Scotland: Inveraray Castle – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to the Scottish Highlands: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland/highlands Scotland’s Inveraray Castle is a stately, turreted royal palace set in a delightful garden. The castle’s public half is a museum filled with precious Campbell clan artifacts, and an impressive armory collection. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe …
Continue reading 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, 1,500 years of Christian history, and dramatic sea caves. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations …
Continue reading London, England: Apsley House – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london Apsley House was the mansion of the Duke of Wellington, who beat Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. The Duke of Wellington was once the most famous man in Europe, and his lavish living quarters are embellished by gifts showered on him by a grateful Europe — including 200 paintings still displayed much as …
Continue reading Highlands, Scotland: Crannogs and Cairns – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland The Highlands’ rich history stretches back 4,000 years. In prehistoric times, Highlanders lived in homes built out over lochs, called crannogs, and buried their dead amid mystical stone configurations, or cairns. Thanks to the efforts of modern Scots, you can still admire crannogs and cairns today. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this …
Continue reading North England: Hadrian's Wall – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Hadrian’s Wall, built nearly 2000 years ago by the Romans during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, was a cleverly designed military rampart manned by 20,000 troops. This 73-mile long undulating wall likely defined and protected the bleak northern edge of Roman Britain from pesky barbarians. Much-loved by hikers and historians, the wall is truly one of England’s most thought-provoking sights. …
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Belfast, Northern Ireland: Orangemen Parades – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Take a virtual trip to Northern Ireland with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Bcpm1CRg1Sc In Northern Ireland, Orangemen parades fill village and neighborhood streets with Protestants from Easter through September. The long-established Orange Order — with their signature orange team color — works to defend British rule, and these parades are like pep rallies for the cause of continued …
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Stonehenge: England's Famous Stone Circle – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Take a virtual trip to Stonehenge with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/lEgPVrSZa6w Made from huge stones that were quarried, carved, and moved from as far away as Wales, Stonehenge has amazed visitors for thousands of years. And throughout that time, it’s continued to work as a functioning celestial calendar, lining up with the rising and setting sun on …
Continue reading Maramureș, Romania: Traditional Farm Life – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/1BK8wJJQiB4 Maramureș, at the fringe of Romania, tucked next to the Ukrainian border, is the country’s most isolated region. It’s a fiercely traditional place where centuries-old ways endure. More info about travel to Romania: http://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/tag/romania 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 …
Continue reading Versailles, France: Ultimate Royal Palace – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Versailles, just outside Paris, is the palace other palaces were modeled after. More info about travel to Versailles: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/versailles #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #versailles 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: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European Tours: …
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