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Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa

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Ch. Title Description # Day Date Time Length RPT CC DVS AD MD
36.3 Croatia's Dalmatian Coast Europe's best kept secret, the Croatian coast of Dalmatia, dazzles with stunning white stone cities and azure waters. Rudy Maxa begins in Dubrovnik, then island hops up the coast, snorkeling, swimming, sunning, and reveling in the scenery. In Split, he visits a Roman emperor's palace, and makes excursions to ruins, timeless towns, and fortresses. Tips on boating, food, and driving are given.
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410 TH 06/06/13 08:00am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Croatia's Dalmatian Coast Europe's best kept secret, the Croatian coast of Dalmatia, dazzles with stunning white stone cities and azure waters. Rudy Maxa begins in Dubrovnik, then island hops up the coast, snorkeling, swimming, sunning, and reveling in the scenery. In Split, he visits a Roman emperor's palace, and makes excursions to ruins, timeless towns, and fortresses. Tips on boating, food, and driving are given.
WEB LINK
410 TH 06/06/13 02:00pm 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Paris Rudy tours Paris, the city of style, art and pastries, to experience extraordinary art--the Impressionist collection at the Musee D'Orsay, and the garden sculpture at the Rodin Museum. Then, he hits the sites, from Notre Dame to the Pompidou Center, to the Eiffel Tower. He strolls through the parks, markets, and cafes in this city, where everyday life is art. Rudy goes to intimate neighborhoods, such as the Marais and its lovely Place des Vosges, the bohemian Latin Quarter, and artistic Montmartre. Tips are given on riding the Metro and shopping for the essentials--bread, cheese, ham, and pastries.
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108 SA 06/08/13 08:30am 00:28:39 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Genoa and the Italian Riviera The group is off to the Italian Riviera, seeking la dolce vita, in one of the world's most romantic places. With death-defying cliffs and beaches that shimmer like jewels, the Riviera is as stunning a coastline as anywhere in Europe. In the port town of Genoa, palaces are toured, for a taste of old-world elegance, and to dine on world-class pesto. Then, they head south to the famous resort of Portofino, and the sea cliff towns of the Cinqueterre. Finally, vertigo is battled at Pisa's leaning tower. Tips are given on using train passes and finding addresses.
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104 SA 06/08/13 10:00am 00:28:47 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Paris Rudy tours Paris, the city of style, art and pastries, to experience extraordinary art--the Impressionist collection at the Musee D'Orsay, and the garden sculpture at the Rodin Museum. Then, he hits the sites, from Notre Dame to the Pompidou Center, to the Eiffel Tower. He strolls through the parks, markets, and cafes in this city, where everyday life is art. Rudy goes to intimate neighborhoods, such as the Marais and its lovely Place des Vosges, the bohemian Latin Quarter, and artistic Montmartre. Tips are given on riding the Metro and shopping for the essentials--bread, cheese, ham, and pastries.
WEB LINK
108 SA 06/08/13 08:30pm 00:28:39 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Genoa and the Italian Riviera The group is off to the Italian Riviera, seeking la dolce vita, in one of the world's most romantic places. With death-defying cliffs and beaches that shimmer like jewels, the Riviera is as stunning a coastline as anywhere in Europe. In the port town of Genoa, palaces are toured, for a taste of old-world elegance, and to dine on world-class pesto. Then, they head south to the famous resort of Portofino, and the sea cliff towns of the Cinqueterre. Finally, vertigo is battled at Pisa's leaning tower. Tips are given on using train passes and finding addresses.
WEB LINK
104 SA 06/08/13 10:00pm 00:28:47 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Paris Rudy tours Paris, the city of style, art and pastries, to experience extraordinary art--the Impressionist collection at the Musee D'Orsay, and the garden sculpture at the Rodin Museum. Then, he hits the sites, from Notre Dame to the Pompidou Center, to the Eiffel Tower. He strolls through the parks, markets, and cafes in this city, where everyday life is art. Rudy goes to intimate neighborhoods, such as the Marais and its lovely Place des Vosges, the bohemian Latin Quarter, and artistic Montmartre. Tips are given on riding the Metro and shopping for the essentials--bread, cheese, ham, and pastries.
WEB LINK
108 SU 06/09/13 02:30pm 00:28:39 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Genoa and the Italian Riviera The group is off to the Italian Riviera, seeking la dolce vita, in one of the world's most romantic places. With death-defying cliffs and beaches that shimmer like jewels, the Riviera is as stunning a coastline as anywhere in Europe. In the port town of Genoa, palaces are toured, for a taste of old-world elegance, and to dine on world-class pesto. Then, they head south to the famous resort of Portofino, and the sea cliff towns of the Cinqueterre. Finally, vertigo is battled at Pisa's leaning tower. Tips are given on using train passes and finding addresses.
WEB LINK
104 SU 06/09/13 04:00pm 00:28:47 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 Four Great Cities II Rudy Maxa takes a whirlwind tour of four cities that represent a bit of the old, and bit of the new, in Europe. He shows how to get the most out of one-day visits to Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich, and Rome. Tips on maximizing travel memories from a 24-hour stay in a European big city are given.
WEB LINK
411 TU 06/11/13 08:00am 00:26:45 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Four Great Cities II Rudy Maxa takes a whirlwind tour of four cities that represent a bit of the old, and bit of the new, in Europe. He shows how to get the most out of one-day visits to Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich, and Rome. Tips on maximizing travel memories from a 24-hour stay in a European big city are given.
WEB LINK
411 TU 06/11/13 02:00pm 00:26:45 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Europe Just for Fun Rudy shares his personal picks of Europe "Just for Fun". As more travelers return to Europe for multiple visits, many are on the lookout for another dimension in travel, including hot-air-balloon trips, mountain luge rides, country hikes, or amusement park visits. (12 of 13)
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412 TH 06/13/13 08:00am 00:26:45 - (CC) × ST
36.3 Europe Just for Fun Rudy shares his personal picks of Europe "Just for Fun". As more travelers return to Europe for multiple visits, many are on the lookout for another dimension in travel, including hot-air-balloon trips, mountain luge rides, country hikes, or amusement park visits. (12 of 13)
WEB LINK
412 TH 06/13/13 02:00pm 00:26:45 - (CC) × ST
36.3 A Music Lover's Europe Rudy shows smart travelers how to organize a trip around a theme. He sets out on a music lover's tour. Winning, live performances by the Sicilian folk band Diascouri; he visits folkdance groups in Greece, Sweden, and Norway; and delights in the classics in Italy and Austria. Everywhere, the music provides a backdrop for enthralling local scenery and engaging local stories.
WEB LINK
413 TU 06/18/13 08:00am 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.3 A Music Lover's Europe Rudy shows smart travelers how to organize a trip around a theme. He sets out on a music lover's tour. Winning, live performances by the Sicilian folk band Diascouri; he visits folkdance groups in Greece, Sweden, and Norway; and delights in the classics in Italy and Austria. Everywhere, the music provides a backdrop for enthralling local scenery and engaging local stories.
WEB LINK
413 TU 06/18/13 02:00pm 00:26:45 (RPT) (CC) × ST