Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Qe5T3Jxhem0 Fado is the folk music of Lisbon’s rustic neighborhoods. Since the mid-1800s, it’s been the Portuguese blues — mournfully beautiful and haunting ballads about lost sailors, broken hearts, and bittersweet romance. #lisbon #ricksteveseurope #fado Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: …
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Egypt: Cruising the Nile – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/9E0tESCskO4 Taking a multi-day Nile cruise gives you a firsthand look at some of the famous river’s most scenic stretches, with timeless slices of natural beauty and seemingly ancient scenes interrupted only by other boats. Travelers have few options other than to sit back, relax, and live at the pace of the Nile. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #egypt …
Continue reading Cruising Travel Skills: Town-Hopping in the French Riviera – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
More information about travel to the French Riviera: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/french-riviera The French Riviera is ideal for the well-organized independent cruiser. Towns are about 20 minutes apart by train, allowing cruisers to fit in visits to Nice, Monaco, and Villefranche all within one day in port. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #frenchriviera Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. …
Continue reading Stirling, Scotland: Stirling Castle – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/8PtXOw7mnjQ Rising above a plain where the Lowlands meet the Highlands, Stirling Castle was the seat of the kings and queens of Scotland for hundreds of years. It’s no surprise that this strategic castle has hosted many of the biggest names and events of Scottish history, from Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Battle of Bannockburn. …
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Why We Travel: For Fun and Excitement – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Part 1 of 5, this clip celebrates how we travel to have experiences…to have fun. Going to new places invigorates us. It’s exciting. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #whywetravel 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 …
Continue reading Rick Steves Audio Europe™ Travel App Demo
This app organizes the vast and varied library of Rick Steves’ audio content into geographic-specific playlists so that travelers can enjoy ready access to the information that relates specifically to their travel plans. Many tracks provide general cultural and sightseeing information gleaned from his public radio program, Travel with Rick Steves. Other tracks are self-guided tours to great sights and …
Continue reading Scotland: Highland Games – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Communities throughout Scotland host a Highland Games, where kilted athletes from the surrounding countryside gather to show off their speed, strength, and grace. A Highland Games is an all-day celebration of local sport and culture, like a track meet and a county fair rolled into one. #ricksteveseurope #scotland #highlandgames Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more …
Continue reading Churches of England — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Rick visits England’s churches and cathedrals, from the folksy Church of St. Michael in the Cotswolds to London’s royal Westminster Abbey. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #england 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 …
Continue reading Florence, Italy: Renaissance Art and Architecture – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Florence: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/florence In this video, we’ll travel to Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance art and architecture. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #florence 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 …
Continue reading Budapest, Hungary: Great Market Hall – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Budapest: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/hungary/budapest Budapest’s Great Indoor Market Hall is a commotion of produce stands, butcher stalls, peppers and spices. Paprika — a dominant spice in Hungarian cuisine — is everywhere, in varieties ranging from very sweet to very hot. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #budapest Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check …
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