Fuel your Sicily travel dreams with this clip by Rick Steves’ Europe! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/UYp5bX4rgOQ Sicily’s many rulers — from the Greeks to the Arabs to the Spanish — have each left their mark on the island’s capital, Palermo. You can still see that impact today through the city’s distinctive architecture and in the faces of its residents. …
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Salzburg, Austria: Music, Lakes, and Mountains – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info on travel to Salzburg: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/austria/salzburg We visit Salzburg — a world-class destination for live music — with over 2,000 performances bringing life to its churches and palaces year-round. Then, we’ll take a train and boat to the lovely lakeside town of Hallstatt. #hallstatt #ricksteveseurope #austria Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. …
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Florence, Italy: Medici Sights – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Florence: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/florence Florence, Italy, was the epicenter of the Renaissance, the cultural explosion that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages and into an economic, intellectual, and artistic boom time. Wealth from the Medici family is largely responsible for funding many of the city’s Renaissance icons, including Brunelleschi’s dome and Michelangelo’s “David.” #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #florence …
Continue reading Piazza Armerina, Sicily: Villa Romana del Casale – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Sicily: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/sicily Sicily’s Villa Romana del Casale was the mansion of a wealthy Roman senator who traded in exotic animals. Its mosaics — made of dozens of different kinds of multicolored marble and glass chips — give us a colorful peek at the lifestyle of Rome’s elite. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination …
Continue reading Christmas Eve Across Europe – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
All over Europe, people are celebrating in their own unique ways. In England, families await the arrival of Father Christmas; in Norway, friends join hands in song; in Burgundy, a toast starts the celebration feast; at the Vatican, people pack St. Peter’s to attend a glorious midnight mass; and, as Christmas day dawns, a joyful chorus heralds the birth of …
Continue reading Rome, Italy: Vibrant Trastevere – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/OhBQ2j9RIO4 Join Rick and his favorite local guide Francesca as they stroll through Rome’s colorful Trastevere neighborhood. Coming here to the other side of the Tiber River from the city center, you enter the intimate side of Rome: a place of red pastel buildings dripping with green ivy and little squares peppered with cafés and pizzerias …
Continue reading London, England: Harrods Department Store – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london Harrods is huge — 300 departments, a million square feet on seven floors — yet classy. Don’t miss the Food Halls, Egyptian Escalator, and shrine to Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed (his father was the store’s former owner). #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in …
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Rotterdam, Netherlands: Europe's Largest Port – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/imjq5yQzNiI Rotterdam’s immense port is a reminder of the Dutch knack for international trade. Located where the Rhine River meets the ocean, the port handles 35,000 ocean-going vessels each year. More info about travel to the Netherlands: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/netherlands #ricksteveseurope #netherlands #rotterdam Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out …
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Aalsmeer, Netherlands: Flower Auction – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/imjq5yQzNiI At the flower auction in Aalsmeer, Netherlands, it’s clear: flowers are big business in Holland. Visitors are welcome to witness millions of dollars in the trafficking of flowers. More info about travel to the Netherlands: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/netherlands #ricksteveseurope #netherlands #aalsmeer Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more …
Continue reading Montepulciano, Italy: Tuscan Vino and Views – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
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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