Extras
Berlin, Germany: The Wall and Checkpoint Charlie
In Berlin, we explore museums dedicated to the history of the gone-but-not-forgotten Wall.
Berlin, Germany: The Wall and Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin, Germany: Trendy Prenzlauer Berg
Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg is a classic case of an old workers’ quarter becoming trendy.
Berlin, Germany: Trendy Prenzlauer Berg
Prague, Czech Republic: Old Town Square
Prague is one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and Old Town Square shows it beautifully.
Prague, Czech Republic: Old Town Square
Prague, Czech Republic: Charles Bridge and a Czech Language
In Prague, Rick explores the historic Royal Way and tries to learn a little Czech.
Prague, Czech Republic: Charles Bridge and a Czech Language
The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the best-preserved Baroque city in Europe.
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Delft, Netherlands: Town Square and Delftware
Laced with tranquil and picturesque canals, Delft would easily win the cuteness contest.
Delft, Netherlands: Town Square and Delftware
Haarlem, Netherlands: Herring and Heritage
Cute and cozy Haarlem is a good place to start a European trip.
Haarlem, Netherlands: Herring and Heritage
The Netherlands beyond Amsterdam Preview
By train, bike, and boat, we visit the top Dutch sights outside of Amsterdam
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Amsterdam, Netherlands: The Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum tells the story of Vincent's life, through his art.
Amsterdam, Netherlands: The Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Coffeeshops and Red Light District
Amsterdam’s creative approach to marijuana use and prostitution: legalize and regulate it.
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Coffeeshops and Red Light District
Padova, Italy: The Scrovegni Chapel
Scrovegni Chapel is covered in remarkable frescoes depicting the lives of Jesus and Mary.
Padova, Italy: The Scrovegni Chapel
Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test
If you like Italy but don't need blockbuster sights, Verona is a joy.
Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test
Italy's Verona, Padova, and Ravenna Preview
In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities: Padova, Verona and Ravenna.
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Monterosso al Mare, Italy: Cinque Terre Resort Town
In the Cinque Terre, we visit the pint-sized resort of Monterosso
Monterosso al Mare, Italy: Cinque Terre Resort Town
Vernazza, Italy: Cinque Terre's Jewel
Vernazza — a village of 600 people and no cars — is the jewel of Italy's Cinque Terre.
Vernazza, Italy: Cinque Terre's Jewel
Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre Preview
We visit Italy's most remote, romantic stretch of the Riviera, from Vernazza to Monterosso
Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre Preview
Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural Capital
Ramallah — de facto capital of Palestine — is filled with a youthful, positive energy.
Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural Capital
Bethlehem, Palestine: Church of the Nativity
Rick follows pilgrims to the place of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.
Bethlehem, Palestine: Church of the Nativity
We harvest olives near Ramallah, follow pilgrims to Bethlehem and bob in the Dead Sea.
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Tel Aviv, Israel: Beautiful Beaches and Tasty Cuisine
Cosmopolitan Tel Aviv enjoys its in-love-with-life Mediterranean beaches and cuisine.
Tel Aviv, Israel: Beautiful Beaches and Tasty Cuisine
Jerusalem, Israel: Temple Mount and The Dome of the Rock
Jerusalem's venerable walls corral a tangle of vibrant, historic sights.
Jerusalem, Israel: Temple Mount and The Dome of the Rock
We start in Jerusalem, visit cosmopolitan Tel Aviv and savor the local cuisine.