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 …
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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. …
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 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 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 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” …
Continue reading Keswick, England: Communing with Nature – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to the Lake District: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/lake-district Located on a beautiful lake known as Derwentwater, Keswick is the ideal home base in North Lake District. The town’s fine old buildings recall those Romantic era days when big-city folks flocked here to “commune with nature.” Today, compact Keswick is well-stocked with plenty of welcoming B&Bs, hiking-gear shops, and plenty …
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