More info about travel to England: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england Step back into the 1890s at Blists Hill Victorian Town, an open-air museum in Ironbridge Gorge that re-creates the area as it was during its Industrial Revolution heyday. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ironbridge Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick …
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Munich, Germany: Oktoberfest – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Germany: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany Of Europe’s many great festivals, one of the wildest is Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Oktoberfest lasts for two weeks, from late September into the first few days of October. Filling a huge fairground, under a dramatic statue representing Bavaria, locals set up about 16 huge tents that can each seat several thousand beer …
Continue reading Lake District, England: Sheep, Slate, and Sticky Wickets – Rick Steves’ Europe – Travel Bite
Rick drives a 20-mile Lake District loop through pastoral valleys, over rugged mountain passes, and beside peaceful lakes. Stops along the way include a family-run sheep farm that doubles as a B&B, a tour through a still-functioning slate mine, and a local’s lesson in the bewildering game of cricket. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #england Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination …
Continue reading Chamonix, France: Tour du Mont Blanc – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
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: …
Continue reading 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 …
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