European Travel Skills Part III

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | In this third of three shows focusing on travel skills and tips, we'll visit the Swiss Alps, Paris, and London while covering tips for finding the best accommodations, getting around in big cities, and enjoying Europe's cuisine. This information is key to making the most of your travel time and, if you're on a budget, can help you cut the cost of your travels in half. #ricksteveseurope #europetravel #traveltips

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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

[sereitacobbs]

I would love to see an updated version of this Travel Skills series.

[iamsandeep]

@Rick... I'm from India, and a big dreamer of travelling through the world and exploring the cultures as I go. Though I'm not yet financially strong enough to make to to anywhere outside my country, a video guide such as yours does allow me to keep my hopes and excitement alive. I thank you a lot, for a memory I made today by watching these videos that I can dream about. Wish you a lot more travel, happy healthy and safe. Cheers.

[janedoe-exwo]

Rick Steves has the greatest job imaginable. Mr. Steves you are the best!

[lingqu]

We followed Rick Stevens's book  and went to Europe couple years ago. We visited 17 countries and 26 cities. the trip was great. We will try one more time in the near future.

[mfstorgaard]

loved this.. I want part 4, 5, 6 and 7 also:)

[largolt]

One day, I'll save up and go back to Switzerland. My parents are not good tourists because they just want to "glance at the usual" then run back home. They aren't even interested in the history. Switzerland is one of my favorite places and I'd love to walk in a place like Gimmewald or Maienfeld and milk a cow or help call the cows out to the farm (that's the purpose of those huge bells). Rick is saying, you'll enjoy your trip more if you try out their lifestyles just once instead of standing by and snapping away with the camera.
Oh, and Europe is very clean in many parts. I've drunk from a public fountain in Switzerland even though my parents were too chicken to even approach it. Hey, the locals were drinking from it and it didn't cramp their stomachs. And it tasted great, no chlorine or smelly chemicals. How many people in your town can say they've drunk water from the Swiss Alps but not from a plastic bottle?

[mayanganggarani]

i have just found out the joy of watching rick steves’ videos. and i love it, because most of the time it share humble way of traveling. meaningful traveling, light traveling. the kind that i also prefer. consistent educational content, not just showing off luxurious traveling like other travel vlogers. i am pleasantly surprised. thank you for sharing.

[abhinabacharyya]

Rick has the best job in the world.. This is my dream

[graceserenachristie]

16:07  Ouzo with the Sun dreams are made of these things.... you make them come true.   Thank

[EskimoMonkeyProd]

your a very enjoyable person to learn from

[algoriticus]

You are absolutely right about eating on your feet. Not only is it most enjoyable in Europe it is a killer timesaver! More time to be up and about, in the streets.

[JensChrStrandos]

Another great video. Love your work. Living in Norway I'm well known with Europe, but there is so nice to see your shows and all the small places you find. When my wife and I travel around we always look for 1 or 2 stars hotels away from the main tourists places and there we almost always get 6 stars service.

[jerryhorn]

Remember Rick Steves' original 2002 version of the 3-part Travel Skills Specials? In the third episode, one of the accomidations in Gimmelwald, Switzerland, was called Sleep In The Straw. It was a local barn that was cleaned out for the summer and filled with fresh straw for backpackers to sleep on. Its absence here must be a sign that it no longer exists.

[iwnicholson]

London Walks, the company shown giving the walking tour in London, is absolutely one of my favourite things to do in London and a great company to take a walk with!

[mrsporty]

Europe is great diversity and good experience 🌸

[JRoTube]

Your videos are all great, but what makes them even a little more enjoyable, is when you turn the Closed Captioning on!

[boardingpss]

Thanks Rick.. I can't wait for my Europe Trip this May

[worldcruisepackages]

Love this video series, great shots :)

[AlonsoRules]

I did 52 nights for 40 USD average over that time. I think I did well.

[rext]

MORE than hotels I'd love to stay in home stays ; can't beat the feeling of lounging in your living room at night. And beating the breakfast rates with a quick omelette or porridge a la carte.