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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Historic Sites of Ireland — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
With evocative Celtic forts, ruined monasteries, and other remnants of its rich ancient and early-Christian past, Ireland is like an open-air museum. #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 television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public …
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Ancient Sites of Turkey — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
The prehistoric caves of Kaymaklı and Zelve, Greco-Roman Ephesus, and Roman Hierapolis and Aphrodisias are among Turkey’s most fascinating sites. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #turkey 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 radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European …
Continue reading Stockholm, Sweden: Cruising the Archipelago – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
More info about travel to Stockholm: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/sweden/stockholm Stockholm’s vast archipelago is an amazing playground of literally thousands of islands stretching 80 miles from the city. Catch a ferry with the locals and grab a perch on the breezy sundeck with the Swedes as they enjoy their island wonderland. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #stockholm Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and …
Continue reading Burgundy, France: Barging in Burgundy – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Burgundy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/burgundy Burgundy, like much of France, is laced with canals just made for spending lazy afternoons gliding by pastoral scenes. From small captain-it-yourself boats to full-service barges complete with captain and crew, cruising a canal is a great option for a relaxing trip through one of France’s most popular regions. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #bourgogne Visit …
Continue reading Skye, Scotland: Island Sights – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Offering some of Scotland’s best scenery, the Isle of Skye is understandably popular. Narrow, twisty roads wind around Skye in the shadows of craggy, bald mountains, and the coastline is ruffled with peninsulas and “sea lochs,” or saltwater inlets. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check …
Continue reading Batalha, Portugal: Revered Monastery – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0IvZOZtjMYM The historic Monastery of Santa Maria in Batalha, Portugal, was built to celebrate a pivotal battle in 1385, when Portugal beat the mightier Spaniards. This monastery and its church, the symbol of Portugal’s national pride, were built by Portugal’s King John I. More information about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #portugal Check out more …
Continue reading Boating in Scandinavia — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Rick boats his way through Copenhagen’s canals, Norway’s majestic fjords, and Stockholm’s sprawling archipelago. More travel info at https://www.ricksteves.com/europe #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #scandinavia 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 radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European Tours: …
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Churches of Italy — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Italy is home to iconic churches in Monreale and Siena, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, and the grandest church on earth — St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #italy 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 …
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Würzburg, Germany: Residenz – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Würzburg: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/wuerzburg Opulent as a German Versailles, the prince-bishop’s Residenz is the main attraction of Würzburg. The palace features several grand frescoes by the Venetian master Tiepolo, and a grand baroque hall of mirrors. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: …
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