Rick Steves’ Travel as a Political Act Rick Steves Travel Talks 2026-09-22 | Rick Steves’ Travel as a Political Act
Monday Night Travel Highlight: Harvesting Cork in Portugal Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-04-06 | 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: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel/portugal Consider joining us for a live Monday Night Travel show soon! It's free to attend, but you need to register for upcoming shows on the Monday Night Travel web page: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel
The Green Heart of Italy with Colleen Schaffer & Lisa Friend Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-04-03 | The hill towns of Central Italy entice travelers with fine wine, beautiful landscapes, and delightful farmhouse hotels. Tour guide duo Colleen Schaffer and Lisa Friend join forces to bask in Orvieto's three C's (Classico wine, cathedral, and ceramics), trek across a bridge to Civita di Bagnoregio, meander along the shore of Lago di Bolsena, visit the cliffside village of Pitigliano, and learn about St. Francis' hometown of Assisi. So, hop in your rental car and get ready for this look at the best of small-town Italy! #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Monday Night Travel Highlight: WWI Stories in Flanders Fields Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-31 | Monday Night Travel is Rick Steves' Europe's live, weekly virtual travel series. This highlight comes from the "Bruges and West Flanders with Nico Favoreel" show recorded on 5/22/2023. Relive the full show: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel/bruges Consider joining us for a live Monday Night Travel show soon! It's free to attend, but you need to register for upcoming shows on the Monday Night Travel web page: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel
Celebrating 40 Editions of Europe Through the Back Door with Rick Steves Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-27 | Teaching travel is the cornerstone of Rick Steves' Europe. And among the roughly 100 guidebooks we've produced over the years, one has always been the flagship: "Europe Through the Back Door," the handbook for traveling the Rick Steves way. After self-publishing the first edition in 1980 and selling it out of the trunk of his car, Rick celebrates the book's 40th edition with a Monday Night Travel party tracking how travel has evolved over his career — from aerograms and picking up mail at an American Express office to Airbnb, TripAdvisor, and GPS. But despite all the change, the value and wonder of European travel is as great as ever, and Rick catalogs these wonders over the course of an hour that promises to be fun, entertaining, and inspiring. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Monday Night Travel Highlight: Boat Culture in Venice Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-24 | Monday Night Travel is Rick Steves' Europe's live, weekly virtual travel series. This highlight comes from the "Venice with Elena Zampiron" show recorded on 5/1/2023. Relive the full show: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel/venice Consider joining us for a live Monday Night Travel show soon! It's free to attend, but you need to register for upcoming shows on the Monday Night Travel web page: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel
Kayaking the Fjords of Norway with Dave Ellingson Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-20 | Norway is a place of unforgettable natural beauty — and the country's greatest claims to scenic fame are its deep, lush fjords. While Norway's fjords can be admired by car and ferry, tonight we get right down on the water with the Paddle Pilgrim himself, Dave Ellingson. Through stunning footage from his film "Coming Home," we join Dave and his crew of kayakers as they paddle Norway's Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord. These are Dave's ancestral fjords, and as we paddle, he shares how travel teaches us that home encompasses place, people, and spirit. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Monday Night Travel Highlight: A Visit to Dingle & Kinsale Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-19 | Monday Night Travel is Rick Steves' Europe's live, weekly virtual travel series. This highlight comes from the "Ireland with Stephen McPhilemy" show recorded on 3/14/2022. Relive the full show: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel/ireland Consider joining us for a live Monday Night Travel show soon! It's free to attend, but you need to register for upcoming shows on the Monday Night Travel web page: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel
Packing Travel Skills with Lisa Friend Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-14 | There's one inevitable travel lesson you can choose to learn the easy way or the hard way: The first step to any great trip is packing light. Let tour guide and packing pro Lisa Friend show you how to pack for up to 40 days in just a carry-on bag. Lisa shares her favorite packing hacks, provides tips for different trip types, and even offers a live packing demonstration! Bring along your notebook and open your mind as Lisa guides you through the age-old Rick Steves' Europe ritual of packing light and right. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Monday Night Travel Highlight: Exploring Norways Fjords Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-10 | Monday Night Travel is Rick Steves' Europe's live, weekly virtual travel series. This highlight comes from the "Cameron's Trip Report" show recorded on 11/20/2023. Relive the full show: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel/cameron-report-2023 Consider joining us for a live Monday Night Travel show soon! It's free to attend, but you need to register for upcoming shows on the Monday Night Travel web page: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel
Watch with Cameron: Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-07 | In this corner of Europe, a short drive takes you from Croatia's Catholic steeples to Bosnia's minarets and Orthodox domes...with some of the Continent's most dramatic scenery. Join Cameron Hewitt, who co-wrote and field-produced this episode of our travel series with Rick and our TV team, as he offers commentary and behind-the-scenes travel tales. We'll begin in beautiful Dubrovnik — Croatia's showcase destination — before side-tripping to Montenegro's fjord-like Bay of Kotor. Then we'll delve into Bosnia-Herzegovina to get a glimpse of both Serb and Muslim ways of life, ending in the formerly war-torn, currently thriving city of Mostar. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Watch with Rick Steves — Food Tours Across Europe Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-03-07 | Enjoy Rick's live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on April 5, 2021. Food tours are all the rage across Europe. Along with a small group and a local gourmet/guide, you drop in on five or six creative and joy-filled eateries — each eager to dish up their local specials. On this edition of Monday Night Travel, follow Rick as he takes food tours through Venice, Lisbon, and Madrid, celebrates the fine art of eating smartly in Europe, and enjoys top-shelf Scotch whisky in its birthplace. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Hunger and Hope: Rick Steves and Eugene Cho on the Fight to End World Hunger Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-02-28 | This past Christmas, 6,000 fellow travelers joined Rick in his annual fundraiser for Bread for the World, which raises more than a million dollars each year to empower BFTW's exciting work. As a thank you to all, in this special edition of Monday Night Travel, Rick is joined by Eugene Cho, President of BFTW, for an update on global hunger and how that million dollars will be put to good use advocating for US policy to help make our world a more stable and just place by fighting hunger at home and abroad. All are welcome for this stimulating and inspirational discussion. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel • Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Accommodations Travel Skills in Europe and Beyond with Jennifer Flowers Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-02-23 | From hostels and private rooms to grand hotels and more, travelers are flooded with a variety of sleeping options. On this Monday Night Travel, we welcome travel journalist Jennifer Flowers to share the latest trends in lodging and tackle questions on accommodations in Europe and beyond. Get ready for bountiful insider tips as we answer questions on how to successfully find and reserve the right place to sleep. So grab your notebooks and bring your queries as we explore how lodging can connect you with local culture and create a strong foundation for memorable travel experiences. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Scottish Islands with James Macletchie Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-02-14 | Remote, historic, and brimming with rural charm, the rugged Scottish islands offer grand scenery and a delightful countryside experience. Having lived most of his life on Scotland's remote Outer Hebrides, tour guide James Macletchie is eager to share his beloved homeland from tranquil Iona’s monastic past to Nordic Orkney's evocative reminders of the 20th-century wartime harbor at Scapa Flow. Join us as we tour prehistoric ruins, peek at some puffins, and sip a wee dram of whisky along the way. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Still Truckin’ After All These Years Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-02-07 | Since their infamous backpacking adventure in 1973, Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw have been partners in numerous endeavors. Join Rick and Gene as they give the inside scoop on 50 years of Rick Steves' Europe. They trace the long and winding road from their days on the Hippie Trail, to the early Rick Steves bus tours, from self-published books (including Gene's latest, Michelangelo at Midlife) to nationwide TV to their own quixotic side projects. Along the way, we'll see how travel changed their lives forever, and how the adventurous Back Door spirit continues to live on today. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Festival of Europe: Grand Finale Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-01-31 | Rick is throwing a house party, and you're invited! To cap off a week of travel dreaming, Rick is welcoming the Rick Steves' Europe staff to his home to reflect on favorite travel memories, share travel hopes for the New Year, and celebrate the end of a great Festival of Europe. Our favorite tour guides also pop in to share cultural quirks and travel lessons along the way. Plus, don't miss a piano performance from Rick and a drawing to win a free Rick Steves tour! Recorded 1/29/24. *Promotions may no longer be valid.* #festivalofeurope #ricksteves• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Festival of Europe: Central Europe Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-01-31 | Guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt teams up with tour guides Péter Pölczman and Darija Gotić for an inspiring sweep through Central Europe. We begin by touring the Czech Republic with perfectly preserved Prague, Hungary with cosmopolitan Budapest, and Poland with lovable Kraków. We then continue along the Adriatic Sea, weaving together Slovenia's charming Ljubljana and fairy-tale Lake Bled and Croatia's seaside Rovinj, the waterfall-laced Plitvice Lakes, historic Split, and picture-perfect Dubrovnik. Recorded 1/28/24. *Promotions may no longer be valid.* #festivalofeurope #ricksteves• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Festival of Europe: Germany, Austria & Switzerland Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-01-30 | In-house tour-program manager Robyn Stencil embarks on a journey across the Germanic world with guide Holger Zimmer. We visit Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich before enjoying Bavaria's fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle and medieval Rothenburg. In Austria, we tour the grand capital of Vienna and Mozart-crazy Salzburg, along with the charming Danube Valley. We finish in Switzerland — licking gelato in Italian-speaking Lugano, savoring cosmopolitan Lausanne, and ascending cut-glass peaks to a nature-lover's nirvana. Recorded 1/27/24. *Promotions may no longer be valid.* #festivalofeurope #ricksteves• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Festival of Europe: France Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-01-29 | Guidebook co-author Steve Smith joins French tour guide and guidebook researcher Virginie Moré for a virtual trip to France. We start in Paris with the Louvre and Orsay museums and the extravagant Palace of Versailles. We then visit the powerful D-Day beaches and mesmerizing island abbey Mont St-Michel before wandering the châteaux of the Loire Valley, markets of the Dordogne, hill towns of Provence, and half-timbered villages of the Alsace — and that's just the beginning! We review our France tour itineraries to help you find the perfect fit.Recorded 1/26/24. *Promotions may no longer be valid.* #festivalofeurope #ricksteves• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Festival of Europe: Spain & Portugal Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-01-26 | Tour guides Federico García Barroso and Cristina Duarte accompany Rick on a tour of the tradition-rich Iberian Peninsula. In Spain, we indulge in rich helpings of Catalunya's Gaudí, Toledo's El Greco, and the masterpieces of Madrid's Prado before heading south to Andalucía for iconic castles, dreamy hill towns, and fine cuisine. Next, we visit highlights from our Best of Portugal tour: trendy Lisbon, sunbaked Évora, beachy Nazaré, youthful Coimbra, gritty Porto, and the vineyards of the Douro Valley. See the full schedule for the Festival of Europe: ricksteves.com/tours/festival-of-europe.Recorded 1/25/24. *Promotions may no longer be valid.* #festivalofeurope #ricksteves• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Festival of Europe: Great Britain & Ireland Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-01-26 | Tour guides Jeanie Carmichael and Lolly Spence join Rick for a virtual visit to the quaint and windswept British Isles. Starting in bustling London, we wind our way north through Georgian Bath, flower-bedecked Cotswolds villages, castle-studded Wales, royal Edinburgh, and underrated Glasgow before emerging among the mysterious lochs and mossy mountains of the Scottish Highlands. We then hop over to Ireland to enjoy music-filled pubs and historical sites in Dublin, Dingle, Belfast, and points between. See the full schedule for the Festival of Europe: ricksteves.com/tours/festival-of-europeRecorded 1/24/24. *Promotions may no longer be valid.* #festivalofeurope #ricksteves• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Festival of Europe: Italy Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-01-25 | Why is Italy Rick's favorite country? In this show, Rick and tour guide David Tordi uncover the answer by exploring Italy's great cities — canal-laced Venice, Renaissance Florence, and eternal Rome; by sampling Italian countryside delights from the Chianti hills to the traffic-free Cinque Terre; and by savoring the "abbinamento" between the country's renowned food and lovingly produced wine. Plus, they share how you can experience all these wonders and more on a Rick Steves Italy tour!Recorded 1/23/24. *Promotions may no longer be valid.* #festivalofeurope #ricksteves • Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Festival of Europe: Grand Opening Rick Steves Travel Talks 2024-01-24 | Rick Steves kicks off an eight-night travel-ganza with a cancan of European delights. We begin with a montage of magical travel moments, explore European experiences that engage all the senses, and connect with our ace tour guides to celebrate Europe's offbeat corners from Scotland to Sicily. Join us for the fun and get a preview of what's in store for the week ahead. See the full schedule for the Festival of Europe: ricksteves.com/tours/festival-of-europe.Recorded 1/22/24. *Promotions may no longer be valid.* #festivalofeurope #ricksteves• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Ricks European Sleigh Ride: A Review of Top 2023 Travel Experiences Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-12-20 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on December 18, 2023.In this festive edition of Monday Night Travel, Rick returns with a special Christmas present for our MNT travelers: An information-packed review of his 2023 travels, gift-wrapped with a Christmassy open and close. After sharing a scene from his beloved European Christmas TV special, Rick will take us from Spain and southern France to TV shoots in Iceland and Poland and a guidebook-research blitz through the capitals of Scandinavia, finishing up with Istanbul and Morocco before putting a bow on the evening with a look back at a cozy family Christmas in the Swiss Alps. Join Rick with your favorite holiday drink and dessert (he'll be sipping eggnog with rum and savoring European Christmas cakes and cookies), and pack along your 2024 travel dreams. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Best Hikes in Europe: Alpe di Siusi, Plitvice Lakes, Samaria Gorge, and More with Pat O’Connor Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-12-18 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on December 11, 2023.From Ireland to Greece and Scandinavia to Spain, Europe is bursting with incredible day hikes that deliver walking-stick charm and jaw-dropping views. Tour guide and guidebook co-author Pat O'Connor is packing his rucksack to take us through 15 of his favorite treks across the continent. Lace up your boots for a march through the Dolomites' postcard-pretty Alpe di Siusi meadow, along the boardwalks lining Croatia's Plitvice Lakes, down Crete's dramatic Samaria Gorge, and over German forest to Rick's favorite castle: Burg Eltz! #mondaynighttravel*Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
The Cultural Front: Art and Culture in Wartime Ukraine with Ian Grant Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-12-06 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on December 4, 2023.In the midst of war, Ukrainian culture is stronger than ever. Together with Emmy-award winning PBS director Ian Grant, we travel on an overnight train from Poland and explore how Ukraine is responding to war with an artistic revival. Artisans, artists, and keepers of culture in the capital Kyiv and the besieged city of Chernihiv exemplify Ukraine's cultural resistance. Join us to wander through beautiful street art, listen to Ukrainian music, learn more about the importance of Ukraine's national rail system, and witness the restoration of historic wooden houses in the country's north. To see the full-length Culture Quest: Ukraine program, go here: youtu.be/Q_nly-Fd9UEWhile Rick Steves’ Europe has not vetted charities that support Ukraine, Ian recommends the following organizations:Wooden Lace of Chernihiv Instagram: www.instagram.com/demer.cn.ua and donation link: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/k4L6ZUBxYArtists Support Ukraine: www.instagram.com/artists.support.ukraineand donation link: secure.wayforpay.com/payment/s24b1ef6cf1b2This Is My City website and donation portal: tse-moe-misto.com• Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!#mondaynighttravel
Holiday Kickoff: Christmas Markets, German Pancakes, Krampus, and More Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-11-29 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on November 27, 2023.Ring in the holiday season with the Monday Night Travel team as we give thanks for our 2023 travels and help you prepare for this joyful time of year with a European flair. Join us for a cozy evening of discussing enchanting Christmas markets, sharing a mouthwatering holiday recipe, learning about the festive legends from Krampus to La Befana, and more. Warm up a little mulled wine and bring along your favorite holiday treat as we give thanks and look ahead to our favorite European holiday traditions! #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel #europeanchristmas*Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tip...• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Cameron’s Trip Report: Changes in European Travel, from Ireland to Iceland and from Poland to Norway Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-11-22 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on November 20, 2023.Cameron Hewitt, guidebook author and frequent MNT guest, spent over 100 days in Europe in 2023. Now he's back home and excited to share a full report on his travels: updating guidebooks in Ireland, Norway, Poland, and Hungary, plus filming new TV shows with Rick in Iceland and Poland. He shares lots of vivid photos and travel tales, as well as practical insights on traveling in our fast-changing times. He discusses the (sometimes surprising) impacts of the pandemic, wars, inflation, technology, cruise ships, and other factors on today's travelers. And he shares the joy of celebrating Easter in Poland and Bloomsday in Dublin, going on a road trip with his favorite travel partner in Norway, and bumping into fellow MNT travelers everywhere he goes. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel #europetravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Rick’s Moroccan Vacation Trip Report Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-11-20 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on November 13, 2023.Rick just spent a dozen thrilling days in Morocco — and even though he was on an actual vacation, he couldn't resist taking lots of notes! He's excited to share an enticing look at Rabat, Meknes, Fes, the Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh, and the popular destinations in the Sahara Desert — where the next stop is, literally, Timbuktu. From horribly fragrant leather souks to sleeping under the stars in the Sahara to evocative Roman ruins to the thriving markets in the ultimate medina, Rick will celebrate the best of Morocco. For anyone wondering about travel in "post-earthquake Morocco" and what sights, experiences, and taste treats a well-planned trip would include, this is the MNT for you. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel #morocco *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Navigating Popular Venice, Florence, and Rome with Colleen Schaffer Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-11-10 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on November 6, 2023.A trip to Italy's city trifecta — sun-speckled Venice, Renaissance Florence, and eternal Rome — can be an experience overflowing with history, culture, art, and fun. However, smart travel planning is required for a truly enriching, enjoyable visit to these busy destinations. Join tour guide Colleen Schaffer as she takes us to many must-see sights and lesser-known gems, including the stunning Santa Maria Della Salute in Venice, the historic Oltrarno quarter of Florence, and Rome's lively Trastevere neighborhood. Along the way, she shares her extensive travel tips to help you avoid the crowds, make smart reservations, and get the most out of your visit. Take a glass of full-bodied chianti and hearty Tuscan "ribollita" for these highlights of urban Italy!*SKIP THE LINE LINKS**Venice:* Basilica San Marco: https://www.basilicasanmarco.it Doge’s Palace: https://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it *Florence:* Uffizi, Accademia Galleries: b-ticket.com/b-Ticket/uffizi Duomo Museum and Combo Passes: museumflorence.com *Rome:*Vatican: https://www.museivaticani.va Colosseum: https://www.coopculture.it Borghese: https://www.tosc.it/en *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Get Out of Town to Charlottesville and the Shenandoah Valley with Laurita and Lauren Portee Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-11-01 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on October 30, 2023.Mother-daughter duo Laurita and Lauren Portee are on a mission to explore the scenic and historic destinations a short road trip from Washington, D.C., in the WETA series Get Out of Town. We hop in the car with Laurita and Lauren to visit two blockbuster Virginia stops: Charlottesville and the Shenandoah Valley. Together with the Portees, we take a poignant tour of Monticello, descend into stalactite-studded Luray Caverns, savor fare from hearty barbeque to fine wine, and navigate natural beauty on four wheels and four hooves. Buckle up and prepare to see a new side of this iconic corner of our country! To watch full episodes of Get Out of Town, visit Laurita and Lauren's WETA webpage: weta.org/watch/shows/get-out-town Find additional clips from Get Out of Town on YouTube here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx24Rcql20qI-6EkAYZzpJvVu4PkpOULH&feature=shared *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!#mondaynighttravel #ricksteveseurope #virginia
Gabe Gunnink’s Trip Report: Nature and Culture in the Faroe Islands Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-10-25 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on October 23, 2023.Hidden between Scotland and Iceland, the Faroe Islands are a sea-battered archipelago that remains one of Europe's best-kept secrets. MNT host Gabe Gunnink has finally warmed up after his beautiful, blustery visit and is eager to share what he learned in this secluded land — from where to find the best Faroese art to how to maneuver a one-lane tunnel. Together, we scale sheep-peppered mountains to lighthouses and sea cliffs, stroll past the Prime Minister's office in the capital of Tórshavn, ferry to remote islands, review local troll etiquette, and marvel at puffins wobbling in the wind. #mondaynighttravel #ricksteveseurope #faroeislands *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Burgundy with Steve Smith Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-10-19 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on October 16, 2023.Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people. Join tour guide, guidebook coauthor, and MNT favorite Steve Smith as he strolls, sips, and floats through this sumptuous region, starting with a barge cruise along Burgundy's placid canals and finishing with a glass of wine in the countryside. In between, we visit a medieval hospice, ponder monasticism from the 11th century to the 21st, and slurp escargot. For the best experience, pair this show with a wedge of Époisses cheese and a full-bodied Burgundian wine. À bientôt! #mondaynighttravel #ricksteves #burgundy*Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Robyn Stencil’s Trip Report: The Arctic Circle to Andalucía and Britain to Bosnia Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-10-11 | Enjoy Rick's live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on October 9, 2023. Tour Program Manager Robyn Stencil returns to Monday Night Travel to share stories and insights from her 2023 travels to Europe's farthest-flung corners — from Land's End in Cornwall to Bosnia's Old Bridge and from Andalucía to the Arctic Circle. Along the way, Robyn learns about Bosnian coffee culture, hops between idyllic British villages, befriends donkeys in Croatia, and finishes with a victory lap around Athens' Olympic Stadium. Grab a slice of baklava and pitcher of "tinto de veranos" because we've got a lot of ground to cover! #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Greece’s Peloponnese with Niki Vlachou Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-10-04 | Enjoy Rick's live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on October 2, 2023. The Peloponnese Peninsula was the heartland of ancient Greece. Its wild and mountainous landscape has hosted the interminable rise and fall of cultures, which makes for fascinating sightseeing today. Tour guide Niki Vlachou shows us around these historic sights — from ancient Mycenaean domes to the birthplace of the Olympic Games — and offers us a taste of daily life in the strollable port town of Nafplio and the Mani Peninsula's tangle of rustic, olive-dotted villages. Pack a hardy Greek salad, pour a cloudy glass of ouzo, and prepare for an exciting odyssey through this rugged region of Greece. #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Rick’s Fall Trip Report: Poland and Istanbul Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-09-26 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on September 25, 2023. Join Rick for Poland and Istanbul — two destinations he's been dreaming of revisiting since the pandemic first derailed his travel plans in 2020. With his crew, he filmed two TV episodes of Rick Steves' Europe in Warsaw, Kraków, and Gdańsk before venturing into Turkey to update his Istanbul guidebook. Don't miss this special opportunity to stow away with Rick and get a peek into his work!*Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Scotland Favorites with Special Guest Colin Mairs Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-09-20 | Enjoy Rick's live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on July 26, 2021. Scotsman and tour guide Colin Mairs joins Rick for a virtual tour through the highlights of Scotland. We'll start in the rugged Highlands, with its clans, hairy coos, and dramatic castles. At Loch Ness, we'll better understand the legend of the monster and marvel at the Caledonian Canal — an early-19th-century engineering triumph. Then, we'll head to Edinburgh to conquer its historic castle and get a dose of the kilted spirit of the Scotsman. Finally, for a real-world contrast, we'll head to Colin's hometown: gritty yet revitalized Glasgow, which, in its prime, produced 25 percent of the world's ocean-going ships. It's a rough and tumble city where (if you can understand the accent) they say "a funeral is more fun than an Edinburgh wedding." Along the way, we'll sample a wee dram of whisky and nibble on some shortbread. #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Nordic Europe with Rick Steves Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-08-09 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on August 7, 2023.Rick reports on his adventures filming two new episodes of Rick Steves' Europe in Iceland and updating his guidebooks in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki, and Estonia. Rick first booked these destinations for 2020 — before the pandemic put his travel dreams on hold. Three years later, he finally made the trip…and he's eager to show and tell why it was well worth the wait! #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Cooking Italian Recipes with Lisa Friend and Paola Raia Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-08-03 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on July 31, 2023.Join Monday Night Travel host Lisa Friend and Sorrento native Paola Raia for a live cooking demonstration of their favorite delectable dishes from across Italy. Together, they'll show us how to prepare a mouth-watering Tuscan panzanella salad — with dressing-soaked bread and sun-plumped tomatoes — as well as a distinctive-yet-simple prosciutto e melone from Parma and a savory gnocchi alla Sorrentina from Paola's hometown. Sit back with a refreshing spritz or come prepared to cook along as we say salute to the artistry that is Italian cuisine! #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!00:00 Intro02:02 Gnocchi alla Sorrentina -- sauce16:02 Gnocchi alla Sorrentina -- dough50:12 Gnocchi alla Sorrentina -- assembly1:01:46 Panzanella1:11:04 Prosciutto e Melone1:15:14 Q & A
Northern Ireland with Pat O’Connor Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-07-26 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on July 24, 2023.As a piece of the United Kingdom on the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland offers visitors a unique flair. Guidebook coauthor Pat O'Connor takes us for a stroll through bustling Belfast and its Titanic Museum, diverse Derry, and the evocative and whiskey-steeped Antrim Coast. We meander the Giant's Causeway, visit striking Dunluce Castle, and catch a thrill on a bouncy rope bridge teetering over the Atlantic. This ruggedly lush land and its friendly people are ready to captivate. So, pour yourself a little Irish whiskey to say sláinte to Northern Ireland! #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Provence with Steve Smith Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-07-19 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on July 17, 2023.Shaped like a giant wedge of quiche, magical Provence delights with dramatic scenery, an arid climate, adorable villages, and oceans of vineyards. Join tour guide and guidebook coauthor Steve Smith as he takes us through bountiful Provence markets and shares this region's Impressionist heritage. We'll visit vital Aix-en-Provence, evocative Arles, medieval Avignon, and Roman Nimes — with a break to enjoy local wine — before hopping on a canoe to glide under 2000-year-old arches. Bring your favorite rosé or Côtes du Rhône for sun-splashed Provence! #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Secrets of Americas National Parks with Mikah Meyer Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-07-13 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on July 10, 2023.Over 300 million people visit America's national parks each year. But of the 424 National Park Service sites, half of visitors choose the same 25 parks! National Parks expert Mikah Meyer explored all 400+ sites on a nonstop, three-year journey, and he joins Monday Night Travel to share his stories and introduce you to the parks less traveled. Learn about the various park designations spread across every state and territory — from arctic Alaska to tropical Guam — and discover hidden gems like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, City of Rocks National Reserve, and Chiricahua National Monument — before the crowds catch on! #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Celebrating Europe’s Artisans Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-07-03 | Enjoy Rick's live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on April 19, 2021. In Europe, so many things are done with artisanal care. Join Rick in meeting a wide variety of Europeans who bring this pride and attention to detail to their own little slice of the world: Cesare, the coppersmith of Montepulciano; the Dutch, whose art is farming tulips and creating new land by reclaiming it from under the sea; Stanway House in England's Cotswolds, where the eccentric Earl of Wemyss builds a towering homemade geyser; Swiss cheesemakers in the high Alps; and an entire street of artisans in Bulgaria's Veliko Tarnovo. Then we’ll zip down to Egypt to enjoy the lovable chaos of merchants and artisans. To accompany our virtual journey, Rick will be enjoying some finely crafted French foods: pâté, cheese, baguette, and wine from Bordeaux. #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Japan with Jonathan DeHart Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-06-28 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on June 26, 2023.Few places offer as wide a range of experiences in such a compact swath of terrain as Japan's cultural and geographic heart, stretching roughly from Tokyo to Hiroshima. Together with guidebook author Jonathan DeHart, we'll discover high-octane cities, medieval towns, shimmering seascapes, and mouthwatering cuisine. Beyond the most popular stops — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima — we'll also visit Himeji's soaring white castle, navigate the sparkling Inland Sea, sleep in a Buddhist monk's quarters, and submerge ourselves to the shoulders in the steamy waters of a remote "onsen" bath. #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Teens of Color Abroad with Lamar Shambley Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-06-21 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on June 19, 2023.Vast racial disparities dictate which students can access enriching but costly programs abroad. High-school Spanish teacher and Teens of Color Abroad founder Lamar Shambley joins us to share how studying abroad transformed his life and how TOCA transforms the lives of high-school students of color by providing accessible global opportunities. Along the way, Lamar shares highlights from Spain's lively Sevilla — where he studied and sends students — and TOCA alumni stop by to discuss how their time abroad showed them that they deserve the world too. #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Destination Duel: Prague vs. Budapest Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-06-14 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on June 12, 2023.Strapped-for-time travelers may find themselves torn between two enchanting capitals in Europe: Hungary's Budapest and the Czech Republic's Prague. Both cities serve up characteristic architecture — Prague's untouched Art Nouveau and Budapest's Baroque domes — along with renowned art and music and intriguing histories. But which city reigns supreme as the jewel of the region? The Monday Night Travel team continues their popular Destination Duel series with a bout to determine which incredible city should inch ahead on your itinerary. #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Welcome to Rick Steves Travel Talks Channel Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-06-07 | On this channel we’ll explore Europe and beyond, connect with our friends and fellow tour guides, learn from and hang out with Rick, and have a grand old time doing it. We add videos weekly, so don’t miss a thing by subscribing at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS. Thanks for joining us!
Bruges and West Flanders with Nico Favoreel Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-06-07 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on May 22, 2023.With gilded architecture, stay-a-while cafés, vivid time-tunnel art, and dreamy canals dotted with swans, Bruges is a sightseeing joy. Seasoned guide Nico Favoreel helps us sample the city's charms — exquisite art, carillon concerts, and the world's tastiest chocolate — before leading us further into West Flanders to explore the coastal delights of De Haan and Ostend, the WWI history etched into Flanders Fields, and his hometown hidden gem of Kortrijk. So pour yourself a Belgian beer and prepare to savor the glories of this overlooked corner of Europe. #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Eat Your Way Through Spain and the South of France with Rick Steves Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-06-07 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on June 5, 2023.Rick is just back from a grueling 30 days of nonstop guidebook research — and nonstop eating! He savored roast suckling pig in Toledo, dunked churros into hot chocolate in Madrid, slurped gazpacho in Sevilla, treated himself to jamón ibérico in Córdoba, cooled down with sangria in Granada, and munched on gourmet tapas in the hill towns of Andalucía. Then, after couscous in Morocco, Rick met up with his buddy Steve Smith in the French Riviera for a salade niçoise in Nice and bouillabaisse in Antibes…and that's just a taste of the feast we'll enjoy in this delicious edition of MNT. Sneak a peek at Rick's newest (and as-yet unedited) mouth-watering food and drink recommendations for Spain, France, and Morocco before they hit the guidebooks: dropbox.com/scl/fi/w1v0ysuq0t1n2reh3zv7z/MNT-Exclusive-Rick-s-Food-Listings.docx?dl=0&rlkey=083yj2as1dcdpbpbaeco58wcr#ricksteves #mondaynighttravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
Costa Rica with Nikki Solano Rick Steves Travel Talks 2023-05-17 | Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on May 15, 2023.Lined by stunning coastlines on both the Pacific and Caribbean, Costa Rica is brimming with natural beauty and biodiversity. Join Nikki Solano, a Costa Rica guidebook author and entrepreneur, for a dive into this rugged Central American nation. Stepping outside, we'll visit sites well-known and off the beaten path, including the La Fortuna rainforest, Tamarindo beach, the surf and yoga mecca of Nosara, and remote Drake Bay. Hold on to your hats as we hop onto a rafting tour, visit the hot springs, and marvel at sublime Costa Rican waterfalls! #RickSteves #MondayNightTravel *Any time sensitive offers or deals have expired. Watch the live shows on Mondays where sometimes we feature limited time offers.* Register at ricksteves.com/travel-tips/travel-classes/monday-night-travel• Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at ricksteves.com/europe• Subscribe at http://goo.gl/l6qjuS for more new travel talks!
