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, … Continue reading “Durham, England: Magnificent Norman Cathedral – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/7HXrk76Zfzo Looming nearly two miles above the town of Chamonix is the Aiguille du Midi, a needle-like pinnacle in the Mont Blanc massif in the French … Continue reading “Chamonix, France: Thin-Air Thrills at the Aiguille du Midi – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide”
More info about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland For a taste of Scotland’s west coast, take a day trip from Oban to the islands of Mull, Iona, and Staffa. Here in … Continue reading “Inner Hebrides, Scotland: Mull, Iona, and Staffa – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”
Part 4 of 5, this clip celebrates how on the road, like pilgrims, we can seek meaning, and how leaving home, we can learn more about ourselves. Watch the full … Continue reading “Why We Travel: Like Pilgrims, to Learn and Grow – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”
Alsace’s Route du Vin is an asphalt ribbon that ties 80 miles of vineyards, villages, and medieval fortress ruins into an understandably popular tourist package. With France’s driest climate, this … Continue reading “Alsace, France: Route du Vin – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Bcpm1CRg1Sc The Antrim Coast is one of the most scenic drives in the whole of Northern Ireland and a popular vacation getaway from Belfast. The leading … Continue reading “Northern Ireland: Antrim Coast – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”
Helsinki is one of the coolest little capitals of Europe, and we wasted no time in exploring it’s best bits. From mixology bars to farm-to-table food and “upcycled” fashion, we … Continue reading “HELSINKI – FINLAND’S CAPITAL OF STYLE”
One of the great joys of travel is eating. Restaurants filled with locals are where you’ll find high quality and good value. Order your meal with a spirit of adventure, … Continue reading “European Travel Skills: Eating and Drinking – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide”
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/gZuI-dR9pfU 600 years ago, Brussels was nothing more than a handy place to buy a waffle on the way to Bruges. Today, with over one million … Continue reading “Brussels, Belgium: Cultural Capital – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite”
Rick and the film crew describe the challenges and rewards of filming great art masterpieces. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, … Continue reading “The Making of Rick Steves’ Europe: Appreciating the Art”
