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Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test

About two hours from touristy Venice is Verona — a welcome sip of pure, easygoing Italy. Its main attractions are its wealth of Roman ruins and its 21st-century quiet, pedestrian-only ambience.
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Oslo - S6 E7

Premiered On: 11/17/2010

The proud spirit of the Norwegian people shines in every dimension of their capital city - from its once-fearsome Viking ships to its sleek new Opera House, from tales of World War II heroism to the constant festival of its thriving harborfront. Connecting with the culture, Rick enjoys art - from Vigeland's statues to Monch's scream - and caps things off by joining local friends for a sail on their fjord.

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Scotland's Islands - S10 E11

Premiered On: 02/16/2019

Rick begins on the tranquil Isle of Iona, where Christianity first reached the shores of Scotland, and nearby Staffa, with a lovable puffin colony. Then he visits another of the Inner Hebrides, road-tripping across the Isle of Skye.

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Glasgow and Scottish Passions - S10 E12

Premiered On: 02/23/2019

Glasgow, once an industrial powerhouse, offers a fun look at Scotland's vibrantly gritty urban side. Leaving town, Rick taps into Scottish passions as he tours historic Stirling Castle, enjoys a bagpiping lesson, and more.

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Austrian and Italian Alps - S11 E1

Premiered On: 10/17/2020

After conquering the Zugspitze, Rick tours Innsbruck and visits a remote farm in Austria. As he crosses the Alps into Italy, Rick tours a well-preserved medieval castle before joyriding into the Dolomite Mountains.

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Swiss Alps - S11 E2

Premiered On: 10/24/2020

From the Matterhorn to the Jungfrau to Appenzell, Rick savors Switzerland's alpine beauty and the rich and resilient culture of its people.

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Croatia: Adriatic Delights - S6 E2

Premiered On: 10/13/2010

Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. Rick explores the fabled Dalmatian Coast from dramatic Dubrovnik to crusty Adriatic Island ports. Heading inland, he hikes through Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoys the thriving capital city of Zagreb. The Croatian finale: the Istrian Peninsula and its enchanting port town of Rovinj.

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Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains, and Bergen - S6 E8

Premiered On: 11/24/2010

For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, Rick sails under towering fjord cliffs, hikes on powerful glaciers, and finds surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. Then he delves into the Hanseatic heritage and enjoys the salty hospitality of Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.

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French Alps and Lyon - S11 E3

Premiered On: 10/31/2020

Rick explores the cuisine of Lyon and goes to Chamonix, in the shadow of Europe's tallest peak: Mont Blanc.

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Germany's Fascist Story - S11 E4

Premiered On: 11/07/2020

Traveling across Germany, discover how fascism rose and then fell and trace the roots of Nazism.

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Egypt's Cairo - S11 E5

Premiered On: 11/14/2020

Teeming Cairo, the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world, is explored.

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Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor - S11 E6

Premiered On: 11/21/2020

Explore Ramesses II's magnificent temple at Abu Simbel, the fabled city of Alexandria, and other highlights of Egypt.

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Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips - S6 E3

Premiered On: 10/20/2010

Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic." From this remarkably preserved medieval fortress city, Rick ventures into less-touristed corners of the former Yugoslavia. In Bosnia, he visits Mostar - war-torn in the 90s but bursting with promise today. In Montenegro, he sails the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and explores its mysterious, mountainous interior.

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Stockholm - S6 E9

Premiered On: 01/01/2011

Sweden's capital, confident and self-assured, glitters with souvenirs from the day when it ruled as a superpower. From pondering gilded royal staterooms to sampling gourmet reindeer and sipping vodka in an ice bar, Rick experiences the city's cultural highlights. Then he sails the archipelago for the prettiest island-hopping in northern Europe.

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Ethiopia: A Development Story - S11 E7

Premiered On: 11/29/2020

Rick Steves uses Ethiopia as a classroom for understanding global hunger and extreme poverty.

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Why We Travel - S11 E8

Premiered On: 12/06/2020

Set in Europe, Rick Steves shares his views on the rewards of exploring our world and the joy of travel.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Art of Prehistoric Europe - S12 E1

From Ireland to the Greek Isles, a look at Stone Age cave paintings, megaliths and mysterious goddesses.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Art of Ancient Greece - S12 E2

Rick traces the rise of Greek culture; the Acropolis, Parthenon and Golden Age temples.

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The Best of Slovenia - S6 E4

Premiered On: 10/27/2010

Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries. From its prosperous capital of Ljubljana, Rick enjoys the mountain resort of Lake Bled, ventures into the Julian Alps for natural thrills mixed with World War I history, goes spelunking in a gigantic cave, and swims with Slavs in a charming Adriatic port.

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Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters - S6 E10

Premiered On: 12/08/2010

The fascinating capitals of Finland and Estonia offer a chance to sample each country's history, art, and distinct love of life. Rick starts in Helsinki with its Neoclassical old town, modern flair for design, and steamy saunas. Then it's just a two-hour boat ride to Tallinn - with its medieval charms and new-found prosperity - celebrating its freedom and thriving in its post-USSR renaissance.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Ancient Roman Art - S12 E3

Explore Rome's rise through its art, including its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics and marble Caesars.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Roman Empire - S12 E4

Rick explores ancient Roman cities from England to Turkey, including their art, aqueducts, theaters and churches.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Early Middle Age - S12 E5

Discover diverse art produced by early Europeans, from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the High Middle Ages - S12 E6

Gothic cathedrals with colorful altarpieces, lacy stonework and radiant stained glass; art celebrating worldly pleasure; artists like Giotto mastered realism in Italy.

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Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa del Sol - S6 E5

Premiered On: 11/03/2010

Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba. And the pride of the Reconquista and the power of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand enliven the region's great sights. Tasting the smooth sherry and marveling at prancing stallions, Rick finds the passion in Andalucian culture. And he tops it off with fun in the Spanish sun on the Costa del Sol.

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Galicia and the Camino de Santiago - S6 E11

Premiered On: 12/15/2010

Rick follows the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain. Along the way, he stops off in Pamplona to run with the bulls, and dives into the unique Celtic culture of Galicia - where Riverdance meets flamenco.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Florentine Renaissance - S12 E7

The "rebirth" of Florence is powered by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael and Michelangelo, whose David sculpture and painting of the Sistine takes the Florentine Renaissance to new heights.

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Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence - S12 E8

Overseas plunder is transformed into lacy architecture and ethereal paintings by El Greco; Durer's mass-produced engravings; Van Eyck's meticulous oil paintings; Brueghel's peasants at play; the futuristic visions of Bosch.

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Denmark: Beyond Copenhagen - S5 E11

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Scotland's Highlands - S10 E10

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Sicilian Delights - S10 E9

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The Best of Sicily - S10 E8

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European Festivals II - S10 E7

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Andalucia, Gibraltar, and Tangier - S6 E6

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Denmark beyond Copenhagen - S5 E10

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European Festivals I - S10 E6

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Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes - S10 E5

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Travel Skills: Cruising - S10 E4

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Portugal's Heartland - S10 E3

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Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa del Sol - S6 E5

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Greece's Peloponnese - S5 E9

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Lisbon - S10 E2

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The Heart of England - S10 E1

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England's Cornwall - S9 E10

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Southeast England - S9 E9

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The Best of Slovenia - S6 E4

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Athens and Side Trips - S5 E8

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West England - S9 E8

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Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country - S9 E7

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Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips - S6 E3

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Assisi and Italian Country Charm - S9 E6

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Romania - S9 E5

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Bulgaria - S9 E4

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Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg - S9 E3

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