The Tuscan hill town of Montepulciano, Italy, is a wine-producing capital with an independent spirit. In Montepulciano, you can enjoy medieval architecture, taste wine from the barrel, and dine on a juicy steak surrounded by local Italians. More info about travel to Tuscany: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/tuscany #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #montepulciano Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. …
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Ancient Sites of Turkey — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
The prehistoric caves of Kaymaklı and Zelve, Greco-Roman Ephesus, and Roman Hierapolis and Aphrodisias are among Turkey’s most fascinating sites. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #turkey 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 …
Continue reading Stockholm, Sweden: Cruising the Archipelago – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
More info about travel to Stockholm: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/sweden/stockholm Stockholm’s vast archipelago is an amazing playground of literally thousands of islands stretching 80 miles from the city. Catch a ferry with the locals and grab a perch on the breezy sundeck with the Swedes as they enjoy their island wonderland. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #stockholm Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and …
Continue reading Jotunheim, Norway: Home of the Giants – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6irPlCJapZQ Norway’s Jotunheim, or, “home of the giants,” is a high plateau that feels like the top of the world. These are northern Europe’s highest mountains, steeped in Norse legends and folk lore, and home to Europe’s biggest surviving glacier, Jostedal. More info about travel to Norway: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/norway #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #norway Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information …
Continue reading Burgundy, France: Barging in Burgundy – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Burgundy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/burgundy Burgundy, like much of France, is laced with canals just made for spending lazy afternoons gliding by pastoral scenes. From small captain-it-yourself boats to full-service barges complete with captain and crew, cruising a canal is a great option for a relaxing trip through one of France’s most popular regions. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #bourgogne Visit …
Continue reading Portrush, Northern Ireland: Seaside Resort – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Bcpm1CRg1Sc Portrush is Northern Ireland’s favorite resort, filled with family-oriented amusements, fun eateries and cheap and cheery B and Bs. More info about travel to Portrush: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/ireland/portrush-the-antrim-coast #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ireland 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 …
Continue reading Skye, Scotland: Island Sights – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Offering some of Scotland’s best scenery, the Isle of Skye is understandably popular. Narrow, twisty roads wind around Skye in the shadows of craggy, bald mountains, and the coastline is ruffled with peninsulas and “sea lochs,” or saltwater inlets. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check …
Continue reading Sintra, Portugal: Royal Getaway – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Start dreaming about your trip to Portugal! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Qe5T3Jxhem0 For centuries, Portugal’s royalty considered Sintra the perfect place to escape from Lisbon. Today, tourists can experience Sintra’s mix of natural and man-made beauty, too, from fantasy castles to lush forests to craggy hilltops with hazy views of the Atlantic. More info about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal #ricksteves …
Continue reading Batalha, Portugal: Revered Monastery – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0IvZOZtjMYM The historic Monastery of Santa Maria in Batalha, Portugal, was built to celebrate a pivotal battle in 1385, when Portugal beat the mightier Spaniards. This monastery and its church, the symbol of Portugal’s national pride, were built by Portugal’s King John I. More information about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #portugal Check out more …
Continue reading Why We Travel: Like Pilgrims, to Learn and Grow – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Part 4 of 5, this clip celebrates how on the road, like pilgrims, we can seek meaning, and how leaving home, we can learn more about ourselves. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/W9bprJ6V_4c #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” …
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