Let us take you on a virtual trip to Austria with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/cfT7P9Vdq7o Vienna’s historic center is encircled by a road called the Ringstrasse. In the 1860s, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria had Vienna’s medieval walls torn down and replaced with this grand boulevard. Today, the three-mile loop is lined with many of Vienna’s …
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Avebury, England: Avebury Stone Circle and Silbury Hill – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide
Stoke your travel dreams with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/lEgPVrSZa6w In the British countryside, near the village of Avebury, stand two of England’s most mysterious prehistoric sites: the Avebury Stone Circle, 16 times as big as Stonehenge, and Silbury Hill, a yet-to-be-explained mountain of chalk that’s the largest man-made construction from prehistoric Europe. More info about travel to …
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Berlin, Germany: Trendy Prenzlauer Berg – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/RK5Ku1YtUKY Young, in-the-know locals agree that Prenzlauer Berg is one of Berlin’s most colorful neighborhoods. There are no real sights — just a lively, laid-back neighborhood ignoring its wonderful late-19th-century architecture high overhead. More info on travel to Berlin: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/berlin Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more …
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Rome, Italy: Roman Forum – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Rome: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/rome The Roman Forum was the political, religious, and commercial heart of the city. Rome’s most important monuments, temples and halls of justice were built here. As Rome’s empire expanded, these few acres of land near the Tiber became the navel of the civilized world. All roads did lead to Rome. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #romanforum …
Continue reading Ærø, Denmark: Denmark's Charming Isle – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Æro: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/denmark/aero The best way to explore Ærø, Denmark’s charming 22-mile island, is by bicycle. Ærø’s 7,000 residents enjoy local produce sold roadside on the honor system and save on heating costs using one of the world’s largest solar power plants. The island also features prehistoric burial sites, one of which holds a full Viking …
Continue reading Siena, Italy: Timeless Sienese Eats – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Siena: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/siena The back streets of Siena have changed little since the days of the Renaissance. Make a point to get away from the crowds and enjoy a quiet moment with the timeless magic of Siena. #ricksteves #siena Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick …
Continue reading Porto, Portugal: Romantic Capital – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal Like many second cities throughout Europe, Porto is a hard-scrabble town that recently emerged from a post-industrial funk to become trendy, revitalized with a fresh and creative energy while evoking Old World charm. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #porto Check out more Rick …
Continue reading Egypt: The Abu Simbel Temple Complex – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/egypt-nile Built by Ramses II in about 1250 BC, the temple of Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s must-sees. About 50 years ago, it was at risk of being submerged by the creation of Lake Nasser. Thanks to a heroic effort, the ancient temple was cut into huge blocks and moved to the location where it …
Continue reading Zermatt, Switzerland: Finding Charm in a Tourist-Filled Town – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide
Take a virtual trip to the Swiss Alps with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/swiss-alps Zermatt is a small town of 6,000 that hosts nearly two million visitors each year. It has more hotel beds than residents, and nearly everyone earns a living from tourists, who flock here for a peek at the magnificent Matterhorn. You can still find …
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Glasgow, Scotland: Buchanan Street – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/8PtXOw7mnjQ Glasgow’s busy Buchanan Street is the middle of a Z-shaped pedestrian boulevard nicknamed the “Golden Zed.” With the top shops in town and a variety of street musicians, Buchanan Street has a lively vibe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #glasgow Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ …
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