Stoke your travel dreams with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/austrian-and-italian-alps At nearly 10,000 feet, the Zugspitze is Germany’s highest mountain. A cable car zips visitors up to the summit, where breathtaking views of peaks in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland await. The summit also marks the border between Germany and Austria, making for one of the most thrilling …
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London, England: Victoria and Albert Museum – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IUyQzpMODBI The immense Victoria and Albert Museum is named for the royal couple who did so much to support the many triumphs of their day. It’s free to visit, and the huge collection illustrates the far reach of the British Empire, from its exquisite Indian art to its sumptuous hall of Chinese artifacts. More info about …
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Skye, Scotland: Pretty Portree – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
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’ …
Continue reading 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 5 Best European Cities to Visit in 2023 | Best of Europe Travel Video
5 Beautiful Cities to Visit in Europe 2023. Some of the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Europe are in this Europe travel video. Featuring beautiful cities such as Rotterdam Netherlands, Paris, Helsinki Finland, Berlin Germany, and Stockholm, Sweden! So, if it’s your first-time visiting Europe then try some of these amazing tourist destinations that won’t be as …
Continue reading Dolomites, Italy: Brenner Pass and Reifenstein Castle – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/t8w1zpAUlNo The Brenner Pass zips drivers across the Alps in about 30 minutes to Reifenstein Castle, which offers one of Europe’s most intimate looks at life in a medieval fortress. More info about travel to Italy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #dolomites Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more …
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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