Lake District, England: Sheep, Slate, and Sticky Wickets – Rick Steves’ Europe – Travel Bite

Rick drives a 20-mile Lake District loop through pastoral valleys, over rugged mountain passes, and beside peaceful lakes. Stops along the way include a family-run sheep farm that doubles as … Continue reading “Lake District, England: Sheep, Slate, and Sticky Wickets – Rick Steves’ Europe – Travel Bite”

Monday Night Travel Highlight: Guidebook Research in France

Monday Night Travel is Rick Steves’ Europe’s live, weekly virtual travel series. This highlight comes from the “Paris with Steve Smith” show recorded on 2/21/2022. Relive the full show: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel/paris … Continue reading “Monday Night Travel Highlight: Guidebook Research in France”

Rick Steves Tour Experience: Roomy Buses and Expert Drivers

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 … Continue reading “Rick Steves Tour Experience: Roomy Buses and Expert Drivers”

Florence, Italy: The Uffizi Gallery – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the masterpiece-packed Uffizi Gallery. On a single floor, travelers experience a thrilling sweep through Renaissance art history featuring works by … Continue reading “Florence, Italy: The Uffizi Gallery – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”

Bloopers for the Holidays (Part 2)

This is a time of year when we think about what’s really important. One of my favorite thoughts: “These are the good old days.” Considering our beautiful lot in life … Continue reading “Bloopers for the Holidays (Part 2)”

Assisi, Italy: Basilica of St. Francis – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

More info about travel to Assisi: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/assisi Italy’s Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi rises where St. Francis was buried in 1230. For eight centuries it’s been one of the … Continue reading “Assisi, Italy: Basilica of St. Francis – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”

Rick Steves Tour Guides: Liz and Roy

The stellar quality of our tour guides is a huge part of Rick Steves tours. As part of our big Tour Reunion and Test Drive a Tour Guide event last … Continue reading “Rick Steves Tour Guides: Liz and Roy”

Monday Night Travel Highlight: Harvesting Cork in Portugal

Monday Night Travel is Rick Steves’ Europe’s live, weekly virtual travel series. This highlight comes from the “Portugal with Cristina Duarte” show recorded on 3/28/22. Relive the full show: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel/portugal … Continue reading “Monday Night Travel Highlight: Harvesting Cork in Portugal”

Orvieto, Italy: Family-Run Winery – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

More info about travel to Italy: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy An hour north of Rome, near the hill town of Orvieto, is the Tenuta Le Vellete winery. A tour of this family-run property … Continue reading “Orvieto, Italy: Family-Run Winery – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”

Experience Scotland’s Highland Games

Planning a trip to Scotland this summer? Consider attending a Highland Games, which is like a track meet crossed with a county fair. If you’re interested in experiencing one of … Continue reading “Experience Scotland’s Highland Games”

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