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Trebon, Czech Repub...
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15:00:00 05/19/10

Centuries ago lake-builders of Trebon employed ingenious techniques to transform flooding marshland into a clever combination of lakes, oak-lined dikes, and peat b...

Trebon, Czech Republic: Fish Ponds and Peat Spas

Added 05/19/10
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Trebon, Czech Republic: Fish Ponds and Peat Spas

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Centuries ago lake-builders of Trebon employed ingenious techniques to transform flooding marshland into a clever combination of lakes, oak-lined dikes, and peat bogs. Today those peat bogs supply Trebon's other claim to fame: its peat spa. Soaking in the black, smelly peat sludge is thought to cure aching joints and spines. 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.

Athens, Greece: The...
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15:00:00 05/12/10

Hike to the top of the Plaka and explore the charming "village" of Anafiotika, built in the 19th century by people from the tiny Cycladic island of Anafi who came ...

Athens, Greece: The Tranquil Anafiotika Neighborhood

Added 05/12/10
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Athens, Greece: The Tranquil Anafiotika Neighborhood

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Hike to the top of the Plaka and explore the charming "village" of Anafiotika, built in the 19th century by people from the tiny Cycladic island of Anafi who came here to the big city looking for work. In this oasis of tranquility, nestled beneath the walls of the Acropolis, the intensity of Athens seems miles away. 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.

Denmark Beyond Cope...
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15:00:00 05/05/10

Rick visits Scandinavia's top kids' sight: Legoland. Then it's on to Denmark's second-largest city — Århus — which bustles with a lively port, an important univers...

Denmark Beyond Copenhagen: Legoland and Århus

Added 05/05/10
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Denmark Beyond Copenhagen: Legoland and Århus

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Rick visits Scandinavia's top kids' sight: Legoland. Then it's on to Denmark's second-largest city — Århus — which bustles with a lively port, an important university, a busy pedestrian boulevard, and an old quarter filled with people living well. 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.

West Turkey: The An...
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15:00:00 04/28/10

Rick resurrects some Ephesian rubble with Mehlika Seval, who wrote THE guidebook on one of Turkey's greatest ancient sites — Ephesus. For more information on the R...

West Turkey: The Ancient City of Ephesus

Added 04/28/10
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West Turkey: The Ancient City of Ephesus

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Rick resurrects some Ephesian rubble with Mehlika Seval, who wrote THE guidebook on one of Turkey's greatest ancient sites — Ephesus. 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.

Budapest: The Commu...
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15:00:00 04/21/10

When regimes fall, so do their monuments. Budapest saved its souvenirs of totalitarianism and shows them off here, at Statue Park. For more information on the Rick...

Budapest: The Communist All-Stars of Statue Park

Added 04/21/10
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Budapest: The Communist All-Stars of Statue Park

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When regimes fall, so do their monuments. Budapest saved its souvenirs of totalitarianism and shows them off here, at Statue Park. 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.

London: Treasures o...
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15:00:00 04/15/10

The British Library — Britain's national archive — houses over 12 million books and a roomful of treasures, including the Magna Carta, Gutenberg Bible, Handel's Me...

London: Treasures of the British Library

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London: Treasures of the British Library

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The British Library — Britain's national archive — houses over 12 million books and a roomful of treasures, including the Magna Carta, Gutenberg Bible, Handel's Messiah, da Vinci's Notebook, and the original Alice in Wonderland. 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.

Venice Side-Trips: ...
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15:00:00 04/07/10

The mainland surrounding Venice — the Veneto — is one of the overlooked corners of Italy. If you like Italy but don't need world-class sights, the Veneto's Verona ...

Venice Side-Trips: Verona

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Venice Side-Trips: Verona

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The mainland surrounding Venice — the Veneto — is one of the overlooked corners of Italy. If you like Italy but don't need world-class sights, the Veneto's Verona is a joy, with its wealth of Roman ruins, 15th-century frescoes, and quiet, pedestrian-only ambience. 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.

Salzburg, Austria: ...
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15:00:00 03/31/10

Old Salzburg's busy and colorful main drag was, and still is, Getreidegasse. Amidst all the tourists and chain outlets, you'll find purely local hangouts like the ...

Salzburg, Austria: Sampling Schnapps on Getreidegasse

Added 03/31/10
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Salzburg, Austria: Sampling Schnapps on Getreidegasse

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Old Salzburg's busy and colorful main drag was, and still is, Getreidegasse. Amidst all the tourists and chain outlets, you'll find purely local hangouts like the Sporer family schnapps shop. This friendly hole-in-the-wall has been distilling and selling schnapps for just over a hundred years, and has enough flavors to keep regulars coming back again and again. 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.

Burgundy: The Wine ...
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15:00:00 03/24/10

Burgundy is a big part of why France is famous for wine. The rolling hills of the Côte d'Or are blanketed by lovingly tended vineyards which, to the connoisseur, a...

Burgundy: The Wine of the Cote d'Or

Added 03/24/10
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Burgundy: The Wine of the Cote d'Or

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Burgundy is a big part of why France is famous for wine. The rolling hills of the Côte d'Or are blanketed by lovingly tended vineyards which, to the connoisseur, are a kind of pilgrimage. A bike route laces together scenic villages, with signs that make it clear where visitors are welcome to drop in, enjoy a little tasting...and pick up a bottle or two. 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.

Vienna's Wine Garde...
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15:00:00 03/17/10

The uniquely Viennese institution of Heurige is two things: a young wine, and a place to drink it. Long ago, when the Habsburg Emperors let Vienna's vintners sell ...

Vienna's Wine Gardens: Heurigen

Added 03/17/10
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Vienna's Wine Gardens: Heurigen

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The uniquely Viennese institution of Heurige is two things: a young wine, and a place to drink it. Long ago, when the Habsburg Emperors let Vienna's vintners sell their own new wine tax-free, several hundred families opened these charming wine-garden eateries clustered around the edge of town — and a tradition was born. 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.

Great Swiss Cities:...
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15:00:00 03/10/10

Since the Romantic era in the 19th century, Luzern has been a regular stop on the "Grand Tour" route of Europe. Its inviting lake front includes a modern concert h...

Great Swiss Cities: Luzern

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Great Swiss Cities: Luzern

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Since the Romantic era in the 19th century, Luzern has been a regular stop on the "Grand Tour" route of Europe. Its inviting lake front includes a modern concert hall, picture-perfect 14th-century wooden bridges, and swans. 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.

North Wales: Caerna...
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15:00:00 03/03/10

Caernarfon was the most expensive castle an English king ever built, and one of few to achieve architecture, art and defensibility at the same time. For more infor...

North Wales: Caernarfon Castle

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North Wales: Caernarfon Castle

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Caernarfon was the most expensive castle an English king ever built, and one of few to achieve architecture, art and defensibility at the same time. 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.

Side Trip: Barcelon...
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15:00:00 02/24/10

An hour inland from Barcelona, the heart of Catalyuna beckons with the impenetrable monastery of Montserrat. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV ser...

Side Trip: Barcelona to Montserrat

Added 02/24/10
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Side Trip: Barcelona to Montserrat

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An hour inland from Barcelona, the heart of Catalyuna beckons with the impenetrable monastery of Montserrat. 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.

Istanbul's Grand Ba...
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15:00:00 02/17/10

In many ways Istanbul's Grand Bazaar remains much as it was centuries ago: enchanting and perplexing visitors with its mazelike network of more than 4,000 colorful...

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

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Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

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In many ways Istanbul's Grand Bazaar remains much as it was centuries ago: enchanting and perplexing visitors with its mazelike network of more than 4,000 colorful shops, fragrant eateries, and insistent shopkeepers. 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.

Dordogne, France: P...
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15:00:00 02/10/10

The feudal village of Beynac is a perfectly preserved medieval village, with the Dordogne River at its doorstep. In villages like this, there's nothing to really "...

Dordogne, France: Perfectly Medieval Beynac

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Dordogne, France: Perfectly Medieval Beynac

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The feudal village of Beynac is a perfectly preserved medieval village, with the Dordogne River at its doorstep. In villages like this, there's nothing to really "tour." It's just plain pretty. 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.

Naples' Archaeologi...
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15:00:00 02/03/10

For lovers of antiquity, the National Museum of Archaeology by itself makes Naples a worthwhile stop. The city's one essential museum visit offers the best possibl...

Naples' Archaeological Museum

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Naples' Archaeological Museum

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For lovers of antiquity, the National Museum of Archaeology by itself makes Naples a worthwhile stop. The city's one essential museum visit offers the best possible peek into the art of Pompeii. 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.

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Barcelona, Spain: Inviting Beaches and Intrigui...

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Barcelona, Spain: Inviting Beaches and Intriguing Gothic Quarter
05/23/12

Barcelona's once-seedy waterfront was completely transformed when the Olympics were held here in 1992. The man-made beaches — a series of golden crescents that stretch for miles along the Mediterranean — are a huge hit. Each comes with lively cafes and bars and all are laced together by inviting promenades frequented by strollers, joggers and bikers. Surprisingly nearby is Barcelona's old center — the Gothic Quarter, a tangled-yet-inviting grab-bag of charming squares, rich cultural treasures and other surprises. 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.