More info about travel to Istanbul: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/turkey/istanbul Istanbul is a city of experiences and one of the most memorable is enjoying a Turkish bath. Turks brought...

More info about travel to Helsinki: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/finland/helsinki Helsinki is set in a natural wonderland, and the several hundred islands of its archipelago provide a...

Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide | Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe s alpine countries. From its prosperous capital of Ljubljana, we enjoy the mountain resort of Lake Bled, venture into the Julian Alps for natural thrills mixed with World War I history, go spelunking in a gigantic cave, and swim with Slavs in a charming Adriatic port. © 2010 Rick Steves Europe #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #slovenia

For my holiday season gift to you, I’m sharing three exciting glimpses of why I love Europe on three successive days. Yesterday was remote. Tomorrow is wild. And today, it s sacred. In this clip, let’s savor perhaps the most exquisite medieval art in Europe: they Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna, Italy, and the soaring Gothic architecture and stained glass at Chartres, France. These images share the joy I get from my work. Along with my 100 workmates here at Rick Steves’ Europe, I’m working harder than ever. And knowing that because of our hard work, 20,000 happy travelers who join our tours this year will learn that they have been art lovers all their lives — and never realized it until now — brings me great satisfaction. In a sense, our writers and guides here at Rick Steves’ Europe evangelize an appreciation of art, history, and culture. Happy dreams of travels filled with sumptuous art treasures... -Rick At http://www.ricksteves.com, you ll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

More info about travel to Vienna: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/austria/vienna The massive St. Stephen s Cathedral is the Gothic needle around which Vienna spins. While heavily damaged...

Rick Steves Europe Travel Guide | In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities in the Veneto area. Padova is famed for its venerable university, precious Giotto frescoes, and pilgrim-packed basilica. Verona is a hit with aficionados of Roman ruins and Romeo and Juliet fans. And Ravenna, with its shimmering mosaics, was once the western bastion of the Byzantine Empire. We enliven each stop with a tasty dose of Italian "dolce vita." #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #italy Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ Trip Consulting: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-help/plan-your-trip-with-our-expert-consultants Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

Watch as Rick records one of 100 unforgettable memories from over four decades of European travel for the audio version of his newest book, "For the Love of Europe." Available at https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/love-of-europe-audio-book or your favorite audio book platform. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #fortheloveofeurope

Getting from one place to another is relaxing on a Rick Steves tour bus, with plenty of room to spread out. Rick Steves European Tours: http://www.ricksteves.com/tours Our tour experience videos were filmed during a Best of Europe in 14 Days tour, capturing candid comments from real tour members and tour guides. No actors, no script, no kidding! Watch the full experience at https://youtu.be/UkDOQ5c1axc The Rick Steves Tour Experience Playlist Welcome From Rick: https://youtu.be/iDd3C5iay8Y Great Tour Guides: https://youtu.be/fNPB4SwPLpc Small Groups: https://youtu.be/hlMkM9dC7ls Comfy and Quaint Hotels: https://youtu.be/TfItSYWVago Memorable Meals: https://youtu.be/xfdPiL5ot30 Roomy Buses and Expert Drivers: https://youtu.be/hKZsnSVx_xk Art and History: https://youtu.be/b6gALzZ33as Physically Active: https://youtu.be/EFyT5fZFFMA

Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/norways-west-fjords-mountains-and-bergen Glaciers spent eons carving up western Norway as they worked their way to the sea. Slowly, they gouged u-shaped valleys that later filled with water, creating the defining feature of Norway s landscape — fjords. More info about travel to Norway: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/norway #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #sognefjord Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ Trip Consulting: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-help/plan-your-trip-with-our-expert-consultants Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/imjq5yQzNiI In this video, we stroll along Delft s idyllic canals and markets, and see how its famous Delftware porcelain is made. More info about travel to the Netherlands: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/netherlands #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #delft Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ Trip Consulting: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-help/plan-your-trip-with-our-expert-consultants Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

Packing light is essential for happy, hassle-free travel. Choose your luggage carefully — a carry-on sized convertible backpack/suitcase is the best bet for most travelers. As you pack, carefully...

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/AT5g1a7cBRM Rick tags along with a Parisian friend as she shops for a dinner party along Rue Cler, an atmospheric market street in the shadow of the...

More info about travel to Rome: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/rome The Roman Forum was the political, religious, and commercial heart of the city. Rome s most important monuments,...

Mussolini loved big rallies. From his balcony, he whipped his followers into a mass frenzy — igniting a new, amped-up kind of nationalism. (This educational clip is excerpted from my new one-hour documentary special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe.” Check your local listings for air times — and if you don’t see it, please ask your public television station to add it to their schedule.)

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/I8DlXa_933Y Being the midpoint between the Slavic, Germanic, and Italian worlds gives Ljubljana a special spice. This tiny town has only about a quarter-million people, but it s by far the country s largest city, cultural capital, and a charming place to kick off any Slovenian trip. More info about travel to Ljubljana: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/slovenia/ljubljana #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #ljubljana Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ Trip Consulting: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-help/plan-your-trip-with-our-expert-consultants Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

This lakeside villa was once the summer residence for the Yugoslav royal family. Post-WWII, when Tito ran Yugoslavia with his unique style of Communism called the "Third Way," he entertained international guests here. Today it s a classy hotel and restaurant, and nostalgic Tito sympathizers can send an email from his desk, sip tea in his lounge, and gaze upon his Socialist Realist wall murals in the ballroom. Subscribe at http://goo.gl/8iBEnS for weekly updates on more European destinations. Visit http://ricksteves.com/tours to learn about Rick Steves European tour packages, including the Best of the Adriatic in 14 Days Tour. Visit http://ricksteves.com for more information on the "Rick Steves Europe" TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations, and more.

More info about travel to Germany: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany The gigantic monument outside Leipzig, Germany, commemorates the pivotal "Battle of the Nations," which involved forces all over Europe. It feels religious, but it s strikingly secular — a powerful monument to more than a battle: to the power of nationalism and to the fact that war leaves even the winners saddled with grief. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you ll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

For nearly a thousand years, pilgrims have set their sights on Durham s great cathedral. Built around the year 1100 to house the bones of the great missionary monk, St. Cuthbert, this medieval church stands like a mighty fortress and offers perhaps England s best and purest look at Norman (Romanesque) architecture. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #durham Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ Trip Consulting: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-help/plan-your-trip-with-our-expert-consultants Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

Travel on a Rick Steves Scandinavia tour for the very best value in a European vacation. Tour nearby Helsinki, Tallinn, and St. Petersburg, too! Visit https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/scandinavia-russia-baltics Rick packages all his tours to include small groups, great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing, and memories to last a lifetime.

In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we don masquerade masks to drop in on "Carnevale" festivities in Venice. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.