European Travel Skills Part I

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | In this first of three shows covering travel skills and tips, we'll visit the Netherlands and Germany to learn about transportation by train and car within Europe, changing money, and settling in upon arrival. How well you're able to enjoy the delights of Europe depends upon how well you plan and how skillfully you travel. #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.

[leejohnson]

I love this man. He's the Mr. Rogers of travel.

[hepa]

Most polite and well-mannered person I have ever seen on Internet

[matteofalduto]

I'm European, I came to this video because I'm fascinated by finding out what Americans find unusual and worth remarking about staying in Europe.

[oldmariner]

I was born and lived in the Netherlands, I married an Italian, lived in Italy, the Netherlands and London. I traveled extensively throughout Europe and the UK. Rick could pass as a citizen of all the countries he visits. He really "gets into it." Absolutely the BEST travel guide, ever.

[tammo]

As an European, I have to say this video is excellent. Everything what is said is true.

[PoisonTheOgres]

A little update: *in the Netherlands paying by card has quickly become the preferred payment method.* Some places (Most importantly buses! And some restaurants) do not allow cash payments at all anymore.

In Germany, on the other hand, cash is still definitely preferred in most places.

[Indiaworldpower]

I like Rick Steves videos too much . It is very informative ❤️

[NextGenVideos]

You are absolutely what I was looking for. I've been using vlogs to get European info on the essentials, like money, hotels, travel, etc...But they only cover the "good" stuff of their travel. You on the other hand, have presented exactly what I wanted, and helped me learn more before my travel. Thank You Very Much For This!

[xCoreProductions]

RICK I KNEW YOU SMOKED THAT CHRONIC... LOVE YA MAN

[joannedeal]

I love Rick Steve's travel shows and this includes so much info foreigners need to know as well as seeing some of the interesting places around. Thank you Rick!

[OpenlyMountainGoat]

Hi Mr Steves! I'd just like to say thank you for uploading these online!!!!
I love watching your show on PBS but when I came to college I didn't have a TV, so now I watch you on my phone and it makes me feel right at home when I'm homesick! You're such a great speaker. I love traveling and I love how simple you make everything! My family is going to Spain in the summer for a cruise and then a little adventure, and I'm looking forward to whipping out all these top tips and impressing my parents!
You're such an inspiration to me and so sweet and kind! Thank you Rick Steves!

[marksykes]

Germany is beautiful! Greetings from your Dutch neighbour!

[datnguyen]

I watched his shows and hoped that once day I would had traved like him back late 1990's. Now I am still dreaming and watching him again on youtube.

[bibolcs]

Welcome to the good life fellas, thanks for upload this video and greetings to you Rick and everyone here or the audience from The United States of America.

[stormeu]

is this guy travelsmart, or what?! 😎 this series should be obligatory for visitors from outside europe ... and for some fellow europeans too. 😋 thank you, mr. rick steves.

[rg]

16:47 Restaurant at the marketplace is the 'Ratsstube'. I've had the 'Geröstete Maultaschen' (German ravioli-like filled noodles) which are a staple from Swabia, the south-western part of Bavaria - really good!

[damasovi_travels]

Mr. Steves!!1 for many years I have read and used your travel guides, and now in this new decade I am watching on youtube, all your videos!!! Thank you for all your work, you have made me THE GUIDE of the group!! For ever, happy travels!

[PUCK]

A tip on hotel rooms. Your room key card may also be required to turn on the lights. The slot is inside the door. Just slid your card in and leave it until you leave the room. This is an energy conservation device. No lights on when you leave the room.

[DelosJohnson]

My wife and I found this entire series worthwhile and enlightening. We have traveled extensively, and have often thought that an insightful and easily understandable video would be helpful to the neophyte "world traveler." Thank you, and your entire team, for making this effort.

[tobeytransport]

Something I’d like to add: If travelling around France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark etc you can travel without showing your passport however you should carry it because they sometimes do spot checks, also if you are travelling to the UK, Ireland, Russia, Croatia or other countries that are on the edge of the EU or not in the EU at all they will most likely ask for your passport so factor this in!