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For twenty years, travel writer Rick Steves has taken us along to his favorite destinations through his TV series, Rick Steves' Europe. Now, with the release of his new, three-part Travel Skills Special, Rick takes us beyond the sights, and shares his most up-to-date tips on how to have a fun, affordable, culturally broadening trip to Europe.
In true Rick Steves style, this is no dry lecture. Rick presents each travel skill "on location" along a dream trip that laces together some of Europe's most interesting and beautiful destinations: Amsterdam, Germany's Rhineland and Bavaria, Italy's Riviera, Siena and Venice, the Swiss Alps, Paris, and London.
In part one — while enjoying sights in Amsterdam, along the Rhine Valley, and in medieval Rothenburg — Rick shares tips for properly settling-in upon arrival, getting cash, and using your guidebook. You'll also learn the basics of zipping around smartly, by train or by car.
In part two — while traveling through Italy's Riviera, Siena and Venice — you'll learn how to pack light, plan a smooth itinerary, and avoid crowds and crime. Rick also offers some practical communication tips, and discusses the pros and cons of bus tours and cruises.
In part three — as we go from the Swiss Alps to Paris and London — Rick provides insights on choosing accommodations, eating well on a budget, staying healthy, and calmly coping with the challenges of big-city transportation systems.
Watching this lively, beautifully-filmed special — as America's favorite tour guide shares the lessons he's gleaned from decades of making travel mistakes and taking careful notes — you'll hardly realize you're soaking up the information and inspiration it takes to turn your own travel dreams into smooth and affordable reality. Europe, here you come!
Travel along with Rick Steves' Europe: Travel Skills Special on [station, date, time].
For twenty years, travel writer Rick Steves has taken us along to his favorite destinations through his TV series, Rick Steves' Europe. Now, with the release of his new, three-part Travel Skills Special, Rick shares his most up-to-date tips on how to have a fun, affordable, culturally broadening trip to Europe.
In part one — while enjoying sights in Amsterdam, along the Rhine Valley, and in medieval Rothenburg — Rick shares tips for properly settling-in upon arrival, getting cash, using your guidebook, and zipping around by train or by car.
In part two — while traveling through Italy's Riviera, Siena and Venice — you'll learn how to pack light, plan a smooth itinerary, communicate with the locals, and avoid crowds and crime.
In part three — as we go from the Swiss Alps to Paris and London — Rick provides insights on choosing accommodations, eating well on a budget, staying healthy, and getting around in big cities.
Watching this lively, beautifully-filmed special, you'll hardly realize you're soaking up the information and inspiration it takes to turn your own travel dreams into smooth and affordable reality. Europe, here you come!
Travel along with Rick Steves' Europe: Travel Skills Special on [station, date, time].