Rick Steves' Europe
Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne (#505)
Enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, float down an urban river and ponder a few Swiss innovations. [26 minutes]
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Rick Steves' Europe | Great Swiss Cities | PBS (#505)
Full Program: Whether enjoying traditional culture high in the mountains or savoring the joys of modern life in its great cities,... 25:03
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Rick Steves' Europe | Sevilla | PBS (#313)
Full Program: Sevilla does festivals with gusto. It's a flamboyant city of larger-than-life lovers like Carmen and Don Juan, where... 26:08
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Rick Steves' Europe | Northern Spain and the... (#611)
Full Program: This time we’re all getting all pumped up to run with the bulls in Pamplona, and we’ll join the pilgrims on their... 25:04
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Rick Steves' Europe | Basque Country | PBS (#612)
Full Program: The land of the Basque people is one of Europe's "nations without a state"—its territory is split between France and... 25:04
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Rick Steves' Europe | Helsinki and Tallinn:... (#610)
Full Program: Helsinki and Tallinn—two great capitals on the Baltic Sea—each suffered through a challenging 20th century. But... 25:04
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Series Description: RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. Rick Steves shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture. His years as America's most popular European guidebook author blends with his relaxed but informative style to make this one of public television's most popular series.
All Episodes
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Travel Skills (#2)
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Portugal's Heartland (#101)
March with pilgrims on the anniversary of a miracle and visit an old fishing town and a university. [28 minutes]
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Paris: Grand & Intimate (#102)
Marvel at the masterpieces in the Louvre, visit a Parisian neighborhood and cruise the Seine. [28 minutes]
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South England: Dover to Lands' End (#103)
Ponder Roman, Norman & Nazi invasions. Explore Admiral Nelson's flagship & an ancient stone circle. [28 minutes]
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Heart of England and South Wales (#104)
Explore King Arthur country at Glastonbury, prehistoric Stonehenge and an evocative ruined abbey. [28 minutes]
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Caesar's Rome (#105)
Tour Rome's ancient sights from the Forum and Colosseum to the glorious Pantheon and the catacombs. [28 minutes]
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Germany's Black Forest and Cologne (#106)
Explore a classy mineral spa, a fancy casino and Germany's most romantic forest. [28 minutes]
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Scotland's Islands and Highlands (#107)
Look for the Loch Ness Monster and visit a Scottish clan gathering and a whiskey distillery. [28 minutes]
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Surprising Bulgaria (#108)
Hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors and enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home. [28 minutes]
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Rome: Baroque, After Dark (#109)
Visit Michelangelo's Pieta, the Borghese Gallery and climb to the top of St. Peter's Basilica. [28 minutes]
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Eastern Turkey (#110)
Visit Abraham's 4000-year-old home town and tour one of the world's biggest dams. [28 minutes]
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London: Royal and Rambunctious (#111)
Visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Soho, the new British Library and cruise the Thames to Kew Gardens. [28 minutes]
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Slovenia and Croatia (#112)
The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes and Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff. [28 minutes]
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The Best of Sicily (#113)
The eerie skeletons in a Cappuccin crypt, mosaics of Monreale and the fiery rim of Mount Etna. [28 minutes]
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Travel Skills Special (1 of 3) (#114)
Get practical tips on planning trips, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe and more. [28 minutes]
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Travel Skills Special (2 of 3) (#115)
Showcases Rick's favorite 3000-mile European loop while providing essential travel skills. [28 minutes]
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Travel Skills Special (3 of 3) (#116)
Tips on planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, finding accommodations and staying safe. [28 minutes]
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Venice: Serene, Decadent, and Still Kicking (#201)
See the art of Doge's Palace, Donatello and Bellini and cruise the Grand Canal in a gondola. [27 minutes]
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Venice Sidetrips (#202)
Visit Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel, climb the Roman Coliseum and view dazzling 1500-year-old mosaics. [27 minutes]
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Florence: City of Art (#203)
See Michelangelo's David & Botticelli's Venus. Learn tricks for touring the Uffizi art gallery. [27 minutes]
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Siena and Assisi: Italy's Grand Hill Towns (#204)
Tour an innovative medieval hospital and a lavish cathedral. Follow the footsteps of St. Francis. [27 minutes]
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Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera (#205)
Sample village life by fishing for anchovies, savoring the best pesto and picking grapes. [27 minutes]
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Amsterdam and Dutch Sidetrips (#206)
From the titillating street life to the countryside, this trip will stimulate all of your senses. [27 minutes]
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Prague and the Czech Republic (#207)
This great destination has Europe's best beer, biggest castle and sumptuous Art Nouveau facades. [27 minutes]
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Dublin and Mystical Sidetrips (#208)
Explore the town's foreboding castle, patriotic jail, Trinity College and the Wicklow Mountains. [27 minutes]
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South Ireland: Waterford to the Ring of Kerry (#209)
Scenic charms include Waterford's crystal factory and Kinsale's star-shaped fortresses. [26 minutes]
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The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands (#210)
Explore the rugged Aran Islands, a castle at a medieval folk banquet and the Dingle Peninsula. [27 minutes]
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Berlin: Resilient, Reunited, and Reborn (#211)
Climb the Reichstag's glass dome, sway at a modern-day cabaret visit the thriving eastern sector. [27 minutes]
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Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg (#212)
Dodge riverboat traffic, climb castles, descend into dungeons and see the walled town of Rothenburg. [27 minutes]
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Munich and the Foothills of the Alps (#213)
Visit boisterous markets, Baroque palaces, Bavarian villages and hike up to a desolate castle. [26 minutes]
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Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps (#214)
Visit a traditional village, hike, bike, parasail and find waterfalls deep inside a mountain. [27 minutes]
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The Majesty of Madrid (#301)
A tour of the lavish Royal Palace, art-packed museums and mesmerizing flamenco dancers. [27 minutes]
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Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca (#302)
Ramble Spain's most awe-inspiring medieval walls and drop in on a local bachelorette party.. [27 minutes]
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Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life (#303)
Ponder sacrifice on the D-Day beaches and visit a composer's eccentric world and Monet's lily ponds. [27 minutes]
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Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland (#304)
Enjoy some Irish whiskey and music after getting a peak at the politically charged neighborhoods. [27 minutes]
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London: Mod and Trad (#305)
Explore the Millennium Bridge, the British Museum's Great Court and the South Band of the Thames. [27 minutes]
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Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Creme Brulee (#306)
Scale the Eiffel Tower, marvel at the Orsay Gallery and trace the steps of Marie Antoinette. [27 minutes]
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Belgium: Bruges and Brussels (#307)
Visit the European Union, a medieval hospital, a carillon concert and Europe's grandest square. [27 minutes]
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Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine (#308)
Climb Roman ruins, explore a papal palace, savor vivid views and cross acres of wispy vineyards. [27 minutes]
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French Riviera: Uniquely Chic (#309)
Monaco's harbor, Nice's promenade des Anglais and the hangouts of Chagall, Matisse and Picasso. [27 minutes]
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Poland Rediscovered: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw (#310)
Visit Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw and see why the old "east" is becoming the new heart of Europe. [27 minutes]
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Budapest: The Best of Hungary (#311)
Explore the shopping boulevards and coffee houses of this busy, noble city straddling the Danube. [27 minutes]
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Lisbon and the Algarve (#312)
Experience the best of Portugal, including Fado singers, ornate architecture and pristine beaches. [27 minutes]
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Sevilla (#313)
Visit this flamboyant city and whitewashed hilltown. Tour a Morrish palace and lavish royal tombs. [27 minutes]
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England's Bath & York (#401)
Explore Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals and marvels at England's finest Gothic church. [26 minutes]
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North Wales: Feisty and Poetic (#402)
Climb a mountain aboard a steam train and take a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool. [26 minutes]
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Edinburgh (#403)
Explore a castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature & sip a little Scotch. [26 minutes]
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Naples and Pompeii (#404)
Prowl backstreet fish markets, climb Mount Vesuvius & wander through the amazing ruins of Pompeii. [26 minutes]
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Italy's Amalfi Coast (#405)
Experience the resort of Positano, the charms of Sorrento & the ancient Greek temples at Paestum. [26 minutes]
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Milan and Lake Como (#406)
Visit the city's grandest cemetery and greatest opera house and explore where Italy meets the Alps. [26 minutes]
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Tuscany's Dolce Vita (#407)
Hunt for truffles & ride a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's back yard. [26 minutes]
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Italy's Great Hill Towns (#408)
Explore San Gimignano's medieval towers, Cortona's charming lanes and Orvieto's papal intrigue. [26 minutes]
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Vienna (#409)
Visit the palace of Maria Theresa and picnic on the Danube in Europe's classiest capital. [26 minutes]
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Salzburg and Surroundings (#410)
The birthplace of Mozart is a Baroque jewel of a town and the springboard for lots of alpine fun. [26 minutes]
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Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of (#411)
Follow the show's creative process as the crew scampers through Milan and around Lake Como. [26 minutes]
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Burgundy: Profound France (#501)
Visit a canal barge, a medieval hospice and a modern monastery and appreciate the region's wine. [26 minutes]
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France's Dordogne (#502)
The dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings and cuisine of this river valley are featured. [26 minutes]
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Barcelona and Catalunya (#503)
The vibrant streets, tasty tapas, the Gothic Quarter and scenic mountaintop Montserrat are enjoyed. [26 minutes]
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Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra (#504)
The world's smallest country, Italy's last independent hill town and glamorous views of Monaco. [26 minutes]
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Great Swiss Cities: Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne (#505)
Enjoy a variety of eye-opening art, float down an urban river and ponder a few Swiss innovations. [26 minutes]
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Vienna and the Danube (#506)
Explore the city's elegant gardens, great art and music, the Danube River and Baroque Melk Abbey. [26 minutes]
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The Czech Republic Off the Beaten Path (#507)
Take in a whirlwind of Art Nouveau, local pub music, cheese-tasting, river-rafting & peat-bathing. [26 minutes]
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Athens and Side Trips (#508)
Visit the Parthenon, Agora, the Isle of Hydra and take the fast-paced pulse of the modern city. [26 minutes]
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Greece's Peloponnese (#509)
The ruins of Olympia, the charming old port town of Nafplio and the Rock of Gibraltar are explored. [26 minutes]
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Copenhagen (#510)
Discover Viking history, visit the Tivoli Gardens carnival and ogle crown jewels in the palace. [26 minutes]
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Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen (#511)
Explore Copenhagen, affluent Aarhus and a royal burial church and Viking ship museum in Roskilde. [26 minutes]
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Istanbul (#512)
Explore the Grand Bazaar, the city's ancient wall, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. [26 minutes]
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Iran:Tehran and Side Trips (#513)
Dodging traffic in Tehran, while enjoying the tranquility of a nearby village. [26 minutes]
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Iran's Historic Capitals (#514)
The monuments of Persepolis, the tombs of poets in Shiraz and the mosques of Esfahan are explored. [26 minutes]
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Rick Steves' Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain (#601)
The culture, cuisine, history and natural wonders of Sevilla, Cordoba and Granada are explored. [56 minutes]
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Croatia: Adriatic Delights (#602)
Explore the Dalmatian Coast, Plitvice Lakes National Park and the thriving capital city Zagreb. [26 minutes]
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Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips (#603)
Venture into less-touristed corners of the former Yugoslavia and visit Mostar and Montenegro. [26 minutes]
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The Best of Slovenia (#604)
Visit the prosperous capital of Ljubljana, the mountain resort of Lake Bled and the Julian Alps. [26 minutes]
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Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa Del Sol (#605)
Explore the regions great sites as Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals. [26 minutes]
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Andalucia, Gibraltar and Tangier (#606)
Enjoy Spain's whitewashed hill towns and roll down to the coast to the windsurfing mecca of Tarifa. [26 minutes]
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Oslo (#607)
Enjoy the Norwegian capital's thriving harborfront, Viking ships, Vigeland's statues, Monch's art. [26 minutes]
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Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen (#608)
Sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on powerful glaciers and explore historic Bergen. [26 minutes]
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Stockholm (#609)
Experience the city's cultural highlights, visit gilded royal staterooms sample gourmet reindeer . [26 minutes]
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Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters (#610)
The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to explore history, art and culture. [26 minutes]
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Galicia and the Camino De Santiago (#611)
Follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela. [26 minutes]
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Basque Country (#612)
Tour the ancient Basque capital of Gernika and explore the dazzling Guggenheim Modern in Bilbao. [26 minutes]
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Rome: Ancient Glory (#701)
Marvel at the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the empire's exquisite art and bike on the Appian Way. [26 minutes]
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Rome: Baroque Brilliance (#702)
Ramble through the venerable heart of Rome and explore St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. [26 minutes]
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Rome: Back-Street Riches (#703)
Explore the Trastevere district and the back lanes and unheralded corners of this grand metropolis. [26 minutes]
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Florence: Heart of the Renaissance (#704)
Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise are explored. [26 minutes]
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Florentine Delights and Tuscan Side Trips (#705)
Enjoy more of the exquisite artistic treasures of Florence and marvel at wonders in Pisa and Lucca. [26 minutes]
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Paris: Regal and Intimate (#706)
Explore the Seine River, Napoleon's tomb and the Louvre and experience a patriotic Bastille Day. [26 minutes]
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Paris: Embracing Life and Art (#707)
Explore the Cluny Museum, heavenly stained glass in Sainte-Chapelle and Pere Lachaise Cemetery. [26 minutes]
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London: Historic and Dynamic (#708)
Visit Westminster Abbey, explore the British Library and enjoy the vibrant evening scene in Soho. [26 minutes]
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North England's Lake District and Durham (#709)
Admire idyllic lakes, waterfalls and stony summits while hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District. [26 minutes]
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Venice: City of Dreams (#710)
Cruise the Grand Canal, visit a venerable cafe and savor fresh fish canalside with Venetian friends. [26 minutes]
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Venice and Its Lagoon (#711)
Sample the splendid art treasures of Venice, explore its backstreet wonders and cruise its lagoon. [26 minutes]
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European Travel Skills, Part I (#712)
Practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe is given. [26 minutes]
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European Travel Skills, Part II (#713)
Practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe is given. [26 minutes]
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European Travel Skills, Part III (#714)
Practical advice for having a fun, affordable and culturally broadening trip to Europe is shared. [26 minutes]
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