Paris: Magnificent Louvre
Once the biggest palace for the ultimate King, the Louvre now houses the world’s grandest art gallery with over 300,000 works of art. First open to the pubic after the French Revolution in 1793, the Louvre is one of the oldest museums in the world. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series [...]
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Germany’s Neuschwanstein: King Ludwig’s Fairytale Castle
At the foothills of the Alps, King Ludwig of Bavaria’s fairy-tale castles attracts thousands of tourists each day. ‘Mad King’ Ludwig built the castle of his dreams, Neuschwanstein, a mere fifteen minute walk from Hohenschwangau, his boyhood castle home. Shortly after setting into Neuschwanstein, Ludwig was declared mentally unfit to rule and eventually found dead; [...]
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Travel Skills: Driving in Europe
Renting a car in Europe is a breeze; cars get great milage, distances are short, and roads are in excellent conditions. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
Duration : 0:4:15
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Travel Skills: Eating with the Locals
When in Europe, seek out restaurants filled with locals and order your meal with a spirit of adventure. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
Duration : 0:2:17
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Travel Skills: Riding the Rails
Using Europe’s train system may feel daunting, but if you take things step by step, you’ll do fine. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
Duration : 0:4:35
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Travel Skills: Packing Light
Packing light is essential for happy travel. Learn the importance of being mobile with your luggage. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
Duration : 0:4:24
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Travel Skills: Packing Light
Packing light is essential for happy travel. Learn the importance of being mobile with your luggage. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
Duration : 0:4:24
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