Take a virtual trip to France with this clip! Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/lyon Straddling the border between Provence and Burgundy, Lyon has been one of France’s leading cities since Roman times. After Paris, it’s arguably the most historic and culturally important city in the country, especially considering its reputation as the cuisine capital of France. More info about travel …
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Ironbridge Gorge, England: Blists Hill Victorian Town – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide
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 …
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 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 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 Venice, Italy: Grand Canal Palaces – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Venice: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/venice Because of its former wealth, Venice is a city of palaces, and the most lavish face the Grand Canal. Enjoying the views from a vaporetto is the best way to really appreciate the front doors of this historic chorus line of mansions, most from the 14th and 15th centuries. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #grandcanal Visit …
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London, England: The National Gallery – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to London: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london London’s greatest collection of European paintings is in the National Gallery. From medieval to Renaissance to Impressionist, you can tour the sweeping story of European art without ever crossing the Channel. #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #London Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe …
Continue reading London, England: South Bank Sights – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IUyQzpMODBI From St. Paul’s Cathedral to the Tate Modern Museum, the Millennium Bridge connects the city of London with the south bank of the Thames, bridging old and new, traditional and modern. More info about travel to London: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england/london #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #london Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check …
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