The best way to feast like a European — enjoying tasty local specialties economically — is to picnic. You'll eat better while spending half as much as those who eat exclusively in restaurants. There's no better travel experience than a picnic sourced from local markets and grocers, eaten outdoors with a lively square, peaceful park, or rejuvenated harborfront as a backdrop. It's also fun to dive into a marketplace or corner grocery and interact with locals. Europe's colorful markets overflow wit
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The best way to feast like a European — enjoying tasty local specialties economically — is to picnic. You'll eat better while spending half as much as those who eat exclusively in restaurants. There's no better travel experience than a picnic sourced from local markets and grocers, eaten outdoors with a lively square, peaceful park, or rejuvenated harborfront as a backdrop. It's also fun to dive into a marketplace or corner grocery and interact with locals. Europe's colorful markets overflow wit
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France is a cultural bouillabaisse that surprises travelers with its varied, complex flavors. To experience the tasty and fragrant wonders of its edible diversity, head to a street market. No single "sightseeing" activity better connects you to the French preoccupation with fresh products and their strong ties to the soil. French markets combine products from area farmers and artisans, and offer a mind-boggling array of choices, from the perishable (produce, meats, cheeses, breads, and pastries)
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France is a cultural bouillabaisse that surprises travelers with its varied, complex flavors. To experience the tasty and fragrant wonders of its edible diversity, head to a street market. No single "sightseeing" activity better connects you to the French preoccupation with fresh products and their strong ties to the soil. French markets combine products from area farmers and artisans, and offer a mind-boggling array of choices, from the perishable (produce, meats, cheeses, breads, and pastries)
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Rick Steve’s: explores France’s best bike paths
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Rick Steve’s: explores France’s best bike paths
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Rick Steves on European Cities to Visit and Avoid
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Over the next two weeks, I’ll be sharing clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes notes from my one-hour special, “Rick Steves’ European Christmas.” (If you enjoy watching this show with friends and family, be sure to let them know!) The tour guide in me was determined to cover the biblical story of Christmas in this special while also explaining related holidays and traditions and meeting the locals. We learn about Epiphany, Advent wreaths, the origin of St. Nicholas, the pagan roots of many Christ
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Over the next two weeks, I’ll be sharing clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes notes from my one-hour special, “Rick Steves’ European Christmas.” (If you enjoy watching this show with friends and family, be sure to let them know!) The tour guide in me was determined to cover the biblical story of Christmas in this special while also explaining related holidays and traditions and meeting the locals. We learn about Epiphany, Advent wreaths, the origin of St. Nicholas, the pagan roots of many Christ
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Rick Steves' Europe on Instagram: "Travelers searching for a French thrill far from the museums of Paris and seaside promenades of the Riviera – far from any city center, in fact – should consider a kayak excursion under the massive Pont du Gard aqueduct. Monday Night Travel host Gabe Gunnink made the paddle this July and was impressed by the lively mix of ancient glory and modern summer fun — gliding beneath the largest arch from antiquity felt less like witnessing history, and more like floati
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Rick Steves' Europe on Instagram: "Travelers searching for a French thrill far from the museums of Paris and seaside promenades of the Riviera – far from any city center, in fact – should consider a kayak excursion under the massive Pont du Gard aqueduct. Monday Night Travel host Gabe Gunnink made the paddle this July and was impressed by the lively mix of ancient glory and modern summer fun — gliding beneath the largest arch from antiquity felt less like witnessing history, and more like floati
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Hostels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnb in Europe
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This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Vive la difference! A trio of Rick's tour guides banter about the nuances of northern and southern France, from climate and demeanor to food and fashion. Then author Susan Cahill describes how wandering the streets of Paris brings to life the stories of the city's artists, writers, and historical figures. And an expert offers recommendations for enjoying the elegant chateâu country of the Loire Valley. Find your local station, subscribe to the
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Travelers searching for a French thrill far from the museums of Paris and seaside promenades of the Riviera – far from any city center, in fact – should consider a kayak excursion under the massive Pont du Gard aqueduct. Monday Night Travel host Gabe Gunnink made the paddle this July and was impressed by the lively mix of ancient glory and modern summer fun — gliding beneath the largest arch from antiquity felt less like witnessing history, and more like floating through a local beach day. Locat
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Exploring Paris with Rick Steves | Rick Steves' Europe #paris #parisolympics2024 #travelshorts
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Rick Steves Europe : France - part 1.
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Creating Cinque Terre memories is one of the great joys of European travel — and my girlfriend Shelley and I did just that on our recent vacation there. In this four-minute clip, you can join us as we: find ourselves immersed for a moment in the reality of frightening peak-season crowds at a Cinque Terre train station…scenically traverse on a “trenino” (the farmers’ tiny monorail service train) through thousand-year-old Vernazza vineyards loving tended by a local vintner with an inspiring passio
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Eating in Europe: Budgeting Meals
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Paris is a world-class city — but also one that to millions is simply home. In this new episode of Rick Steves' Europe, we're going local. We start at the city's proud symbol, the Eiffel Tower, then cruise the Seine before exploring a few distinctive neighborhoods. We visit the market for fresh food and flowers, window-shop along trendy streets, and cap our tour with a nighttime ride through the sparkling City of Light. Check your local public television station for airdates and times, stream wi
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Packing Light and Right
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You'll never meet a traveler who brags: "Every year I pack heavier." With only one bag, you're mobile and in control. When you carry your own luggage, it's less likely to get lost, broken, or stolen. Lengthy delay or quick, last-minute flight change? No problem—your bag is with you. You can also save money by bringing less. Read the fine print when you are choosing flights to understand add-on fees for checked (and sometimes even carry-on) baggage. In Europe, you'll walk with your luggage more t
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This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Hear a Francophile's recommendations for some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris. Then vicariously experience a winter solstice ritual from inside an ancient tomb in Ireland, and warm up to the ritual that's central to life in Finland: the sauna. Plus, kick off the Christmas season with local holiday traditions from Estonia, Rome, and Venice. Find your local station, subscribe to the podcast, or listen online at
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France Travel: Kayaking the Pont du Gard #adventure
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In this new episode of Rick Steves' Europe, we set a course on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region. Aboard a century-old barge-turned-hotel, we're treated to a relaxing pace and natural beauty — plus plenty of gourmet meals and fine wine. Stops for a hike or bike ride help us work up our next appetite, and a château lord welcomes us to taste the vintages of the famed Côte d'Or. Check your local public television station for airdates and times, stream with PBS P
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Versailles and Louis XIV #ricksteveseurope
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Historically, French cafés served as a second home to the great artists, writers, and political figures of the time, like Trotsky, Stravinsky, Hemingway, and Gertrude Stein. Today, the French still flock to cafés for business meetings, encounter sessions, political discussions, and romantic interludes. Many cafés also serve a practical purpose: Unlike restaurants and bistros, which are only open at mealtimes, cafés serve light meals throughout most of the day. You're welcome to order just a sala
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This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Christmas is a little different across the pond — where Santas dwell on farms or in the woods, festively decorated boats stand in for sleighs, and fermented trout is a must-try treat. Learn about holiday traditions observed in France, Norway, Greece, London, the Spanish Basque Country, and small-town Italy, as a slate of Rick's guides share their customs and memories of this festive season. Find your local station, subscribe to the podcast, or
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The most exciting day of the travel year is here: Our 2026 tours have arrived! We’ve just opened up seats on nearly a thousand 2026 departures for 40 itineraries all over Europe…from Portugal to Poland, from Sicily to Sweden, and from Ireland to Istanbul. Explore 2026 tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/2026-tours On our 2026 tours — as always — you'll see the tried-and-true sights and enjoy those gotta-do-'em activities. But we’re also re-committing ourselves to creating authentic, engaging
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Rick Steves' Europe on Instagram: "Season 13 of Rick Steves’ Europe is on the way! Starting October 1, you can stow away with Rick for 11 new episodes that explore the culture, history, cuisine, and fun of Iceland, Poland, Italy, France, Istanbul, and London. In Iceland, you’ll tour endearing Reykjavik and marvel nature on a majestic scale along the Golden Circle and famous Ring Road. Then it's off to Poland to linger in one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, reflect on sobering Nazi-era h
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