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
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
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
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
Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural Capital
Ramallah — de facto capital of Palestine — is filled with a youthful, positive energy.
Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural Capital
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
Fontainebleau, France: Royal Château
Fontainebleau is unrivaled among France’s palaces as a showcase of French history.
Fontainebleau, France: Royal Château
Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral
Chartres' famous cathedral is arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic.
Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral
Cheverny, France: Château and Hounds
Cheverny's château is lavishly furnished but with an intimate feel.
Cheverny, France: Château and Hounds
France's Loire: Château Country Preview
Along the Loire River Valley, the French countryside is studded with evocative châteaux.
France's Loire: Château Country Preview
Güzelyurt, Turkey: Beautiful Land
Turkey's remote Güzelyurt is a harmony of cultures, history, architecture, and religions.
Güzelyurt, Turkey: Beautiful Land
Antalya, Turkey: Relaxing Gulet Cruise
Rick luxuriates in a relaxing sailboat cruise.