More information about travel to the French Riviera: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/french-riviera The French Riviera is ideal for the well-organized independent cruiser. Towns are about 20 minutes apart by train, allowing cruisers to fit in visits to Nice, Monaco, and Villefranche all within one day in port. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #frenchriviera Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. …
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Scotland: Highland Games – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Communities throughout Scotland host a Highland Games, where kilted athletes from the surrounding countryside gather to show off their speed, strength, and grace. A Highland Games is an all-day celebration of local sport and culture, like a track meet and a county fair rolled into one. #ricksteveseurope #scotland #highlandgames Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more …
Continue reading Churches of England — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Rick visits England’s churches and cathedrals, from the folksy Church of St. Michael in the Cotswolds to London’s royal Westminster Abbey. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about these destinations and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #england 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 …
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Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: http://youtu.be/YW5p6EKpER4 A great side trip from Paris is the city of Chartres — and its famous cathedral, arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic architecture. It was built quickly, so the cathedral has a unity of architecture, statuary, and stained glass that captures the spirit of the Age of Faith like no other church. More info …
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Palermo, Italy: Ballarò Market – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Sicily: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/sicily You feel Palermo’s boisterous spirit in its markets. At the gritty Ballarò Market, you wander among a commotion of stalls — all competing for the buyer’s attention. It’s an entertaining scene complete with singing salesmen — each with his own unique style. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations …
Continue reading Museums of Spain — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Enjoy the highlights of the Prado in Madrid, the Greco-filled Santa Cruz Museum in Toledo, Barcelona’s Picasso Museum, and two key Dalí sights nearby. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #spain 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 …
Continue reading European Markets — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Rick tastes paprika and pickles in Budapest, eats like a local in Frankfurt, chats with the salesmen at Sicily’s noisy Ballarò Market, and shops with a friend along the Rue Cler in Paris. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #foodmarket Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” …
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Madrid, Spain: Side-trip to El Escorial – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Madrid: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain/madrid El Escorial is more than an impressive palace for a divine monarch. It’s packed with art and history — offering an evocative trip back to Spain’s most fascinating age. #ricksteveseurope #spain #madrid Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: …
Continue reading Syracuse, Sicily: Neapolis Archaeological Park – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Sicily: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/sicily The ancient Greek city of Syracuse (in present-day Italy) is long gone. But wandering through its scant remains in the city’s archaeological park, you pick up hints of its former power. 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 …
Continue reading Ávila, Spain: Perfectly Preserved – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Spain: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/spain Ávila is famous for its perfectly preserved medieval walls. Built in around 1100, its wall is the most complete in all of Spain. #ricksteveseurope #spain #ávila 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 …
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