Rick on Public TV: 2008
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B&B in Austria
What was the name of the B&B from which one scenen of your Austria show was filmed. It was part of a working farm. I also want to know the name of the region south of Salzburg that you said provided great scenery ..."the hills are alive", I think you said. Thanks
Susan McCarron
Kennebunkport, Maine USA Sun 12/21/2008
Shows On DVD I'm Missing
I've been watching Rick's PBS shows for years and have many of these dvds, but it seems I may be missing some of the "Rick Steves' Europe" shows. I'll tell you what I have. The "All 43 shows:2000-2005", "European Christmas", "11 New Shows: 2007" and I just ordered "12 New Shows: 2009". There are also four other episodes on the 43 show set, being 3 travel skills shows and a making of episode. Not sure if the "Rick Steves Tour Experience" bonus dvd counts as an episode. Don't remember this being on TV. There is also available, a new dvd set (available on this website), which contains all 82 episodes. It seems sometime after 2005 to now I'm missing some. Probably it's just one series since if I count all this up I have 67 shows. Could someone tell me which ones I'm missing and where I may be able to obtain these without buying the 82 show box set,since I have everything through 2005. Thanks.
Dave <email>
Darien, CT USA Sat 11/08/2008
IPTV
I so enjoy your travelog on IPTV however, I am only able to see about 50% of the programs because of all the lines and fuzzy on the programs. I do Tivo the programs so I can watch them at my leasure. Such a disappointment when I only get fuzzies. Thanks,
Jeanette <email>
Pella, IA USA Mon 10/27/2008
Comradery
Rick, I have been watching your travel shows for as long as they have been on public television. I delight when I find a new episode, because I know it will be as informative as it is entertaining. Today I came accross an episode that was about producing the show. It contained the procees by which your team creates the best travel show around. I was especially impressed by the way your team works together, each respecting the opinions and creative experience of the other. I believe this episode would be an exceptional training tool for businesses in general(might be a new niche' for you). I am focused on this because in my office, we have been experiencing difficulty with our team dialogue. Is this episode available for purchase, I would like to share it with my team and eventually reach the level of comradery that your team enjoys. I hope to hear back from you Rick.
Barbara Belfi <email>
Dallas, Texas USA Sat 09/27/2008
Iceland - it's in Europe too!
I'd love to see a show on Iceland. It's a part of Europe, too, and is increasingly popular as a destination for American travelers. I really would love to go there and would love to see a show that puts Rick's unique spin on the sights of Iceland. From the capital city of Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon, geysers and other geothermal features, to horse trekking into the interior, there's certainly a show's worth of fascinating sights to explore. Hope you'll consider Iceland for a show on one of your upcoming series!
Mary Platt
Costa Mesa, CA USA Wed 08/06/2008
Much Maligned Marmalade
Last night I enjoyed once again Rick in Seville and Andelucia, Spain. But finally must protest, Rick, your repeated insistance on slandering (in print too) the superlative British marmalade made from Seville Oranges - which as you state is impossible to miss in "British B&B's". Perhaps you do not know that it is eagerly sought by French, Scandinavians, and many other fans around the world. I accept you may have a sweeter tooth, Rick (most Americans do) and that your palate is as yet undeveloped in this regard, but this is a rare display of insularity from one from whom we have come to expect landmark cultural sensitivity. Goodness, when I consider some of the local specialties you've gamely swallowed without comment (bulls testicles?!!)
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to local culinary treats you've selected for me in my next tour with you to Turkey this fall.
Valerie <email>
Chicago, IL USA Thu 07/10/2008
hotel reccomendation
Rick,
My husband and I just came back from a twelve day stay in Italy. We used your book like a bible. It was so informative, every morning before we set out for the day we looked at your book first to guide us in the right direction. We went to Venice, Florence, The Tuscan Countryside and Rome. We loved them all but the best was the Tuscan Countryside. I have a reccomendation for a place for you to stay, which my husband and I thought was the most beautiful place we had ever been to. On the border of Cortona and Umbria there is the beautiful Villa di Piazzano. I highly reccomend you stay there and hopefully add it to your reccomendations for places to stay.
Susan Hurwitz <email>
USA Thu 07/03/2008
North Wales, Thanksgiving
I just watched the North Wales show, and was perplexed when it was said that the miners (back in the day) only got 3 holidays per year. Christmas, Good Friday, and Thanksgiving. I assume that Thanksgiving is not the holiday we celebrate in the US and Canada, but the show didn't clarify. Google didn't help much either. Do you know what the deal is?
Alan Johnson
Los Angeles, CA USA Sat 06/14/2008
Bulgaria?
I think Rick should visit Bulgaria again. I am an American in Chicago, and I have never been to Europe at all, much less Bulgaria. I did marry a Bulgarian woman however, and I am curious about how the country has changed since communism retreated and since being accepted into the EU. How has the country dealt with switching to the Euro? Has European tourism increased since then? What about American tourism? Is it a fine but more affordable ski/snowboard alternative than Switzerland and Italy? I have no idea, but I do know they have mountains. I just wonder if they've been put to tourist use or not. I hear also that the Black Sea resorts in Varna and other beacg cities have seen a good amount of investment recently. How nice is it there, and how affordable?
What about its relationship with Turkey, Greece, Romania, and Macedonia? Are all neighboring countries friendly or are there some political or historical differences?
Alex Smitts <email>
Schaumburg, IL USA Tue 05/27/2008
When do we get some new shows???
It's been a couple of years, Rick! What's taking so long?!
Sincerely, I absolutely can't wait for new shows.
It's only money and hard work - hop to it!
Marjorie
Atlanta, GA USA Mon 05/05/2008
Your Show
Great way to start the day with your travel on HDNet. Bu tthey changed the time
Rick <email>
Palmdale, Ca USA Wed 04/30/2008
Florence,Italy and Anzio Beach
My husband,Melvin,loves to watch Rick on PBS channel 34(wosu) every Monday and (now)Friday nights and Saturday afternoon. He loves the Italian shows because his oldest brother was buried over in Florence American Cemetry and Memorial in Florence,Italy. Next time you go there to Florence, look up Clarence Edward Rogers' cross for Melvin and his sister Flo.Please,Rick? It would mean so much to them.
Plus my dad was in Anzio Beach, yet dad came home alive.
Both Melvin's brother (nick name) Eddie and my dad were under the command of General Mark Clark.
Thank you so much for your shows on the PBS station. they're geography and history lessons in one.
Carol Rogers <email>
London, Ohio USA Mon 04/21/2008
Well done!
Every morning as I enjoy a cup of coffee, I tune into Rick Steve's Europe on HDNet TV. He has a great narrative and his shows are always filled with interesting tidbits about culture, architecture, history, and food. What a lovely way to start the day. Kudos to Rick for creating such a well balanced show!
Sarah Broda <email>
Oshkosh, WI USA Fri 04/18/2008
poland
Will you have a poland dvd out, I just love your show we are going to poland again and would love to see poland on a dvd.
gloria zarembski
kinde, michig USA Sun 04/13/2008
Unfortunate and sad analogy used by Mr. Steves
I recently watched the "Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg" episode and was enjoying it greatly when I thought I heard Mr. Steves compare a castle on a hill to a "dead pit bull". My husband and I replayed it several times, in shock, to confirm that this phrase was used. Your online script confirms it. As an active animal shelter volunteer and the owner of a pit bull who is as gentle as a lamb, I am very disappointed that the editors found use of this phrase this acceptable. These dogs have enough trouble getting past the bad reputation set for them by some irresponsible humans (Michael Vick among others). Let's not blame the breed for what their owner(s) have turned them into, and not perpetuate an inaccurate stereotype. 'All' pit bulls aren't killers any more than 'all' labs are friendly. I expect more from a show of this quality. Thank you.
Kate Cunningham
Portland, ME USA Sun 04/06/2008
Dream Job!
Wow! I Love watching the entire production - from the information you give to the great video.
How could I get out of working in the doldrums of TV news, and become involved in what you guys create? Wife and I spent time in France and Italy in 2007. You've really made us want to visit Germany next!
Jeff <email>
Omaha, NE USA Wed 04/02/2008
Union Jack
Watching the shows on Northern Ireland and on London, I noticed Mr. Steves referring to the Union Flag as the Union Jack. It is only the Union Jack at sea. "Jack" is a nautical term, and while I'm certain it is an innocent mistake, I cringe everytime I hear it.
Kæreste
Jacksonville, FL USA Tue 04/01/2008
Rick Steves Spain
I wanted to say Rick I just bought your DVD of the best of Europe and I watched the episode on Seville, and Portugal with my Mother who has demencia. She had traveled to Spain many times and loved it.
Your show helped her to remember the places she visited with my Father.
Thank you so much.
What a great show.
great job.
Hope I travel to Spain some day.
Cynthia
Queens, NY USA Sun 03/30/2008
More programs?
I'd like to see more on Eastern Europe, especially the Baltics and the Balkans, as well as Malta and the other Mediterranean islands.
Karen
Minneapolis, MN USA Sun 03/23/2008
It's a travel show
Hi Rick -
Your TV productions are great to watch until you plunge into political history. In your recent appearance in Warsaw you, apparently inadvertently, opened a "can of worms" by saying that in 1944 Red Army "waited and did nothing." For the travel show it's quite a departure from your best destinations, travel tips, and railpasses. I expect your travel further east will be recorded in a form of political circus instead of European destinations.
Rick's Fan <email>
Edmonton, WA USA Mon 02/11/2008
Just met you at the LA travel expo. Thanks for the informative speech and for signing my book. I really appreciate you underlining the difference between being a tourist and traveler, as well as common mistakes made by Americans looking for an American experience in Europe. Time to try Europe through the Back Door!!
Tiffany
Huntington Beach, CA USA Sat 02/09/2008
Love your show
I just have to say that I absolutely love your show! For Christmas my mom bought me your entire collection of shows and I love every episode. I started watching when I went to Europe for the first time, but I continued to watch because I was so interested in all the new places that you went to and sights you took me too. After watching your shows I now have 15 more places I want to visit! So thank you!
Samantha
Sacramento, Ca USA Mon 01/28/2008
European Travels
Enjoy watching your shows on Public Television.
You are relaxing and interesting to listen to.
Have never travelled to Europe so your opening up a new doorway for me. thanks,
Tim
Tim <email>
Brantford,, ON cda Sat 01/19/2008