European Travel Skills Part III

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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
Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:
• “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
• European Tours: www.ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/gui...
• Travel Gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop/
• Travel Classes: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
• Rick Steves Audio Europe App: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read...
Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

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@sereitacobbs4673 4 жыл бұрын

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

@memexpert 2 жыл бұрын

Especially after COVID

@tobiojo9454 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, especially after the pandemic

@jerryhorn4697 Жыл бұрын

This is the first updated version of Rick Steves' 3-part Travel Skills Specials. His original version was filmed in 2002, just after the Euro began circulating throughout Europe. Rick may film a second updated version in the near future.

@holeshothunter5544 7 ай бұрын

I saw many of the same sights Rick has. 10 Years after my 40,000 Km 20 country grand tour in 1999-Y2K., it's the same. Transport is much better now, money's much easier, everyone speaks english. The same tricks still work. Go!

@janedoe-ex5wo 10 жыл бұрын

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

@sinaloasaurez6339 6 жыл бұрын

Yes

@mfstorgaard 10 жыл бұрын

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

@iamsandeep 9 жыл бұрын

@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.

@RamanDeepSingh-fr2tb 8 жыл бұрын

u spoke my heart out brdr....Indian...with same dreams & with no money bt 1 day......

@MrAjayvmr 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you could achieve your dreams in this life. I wish you all the best and make sincere efforts in everything you do and definitely plan on visiting Europe. One Journey may fuel your desires and shape your life. Everything can be done in life.👍

@abhinabacharyya7279 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rebeccagutierrez1960 2 жыл бұрын

Rick Steves is truly a people lover.❤

@lingqu2359 10 жыл бұрын

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.

@hodgsonco 7 жыл бұрын

ling qu q

@bmardon2112 6 жыл бұрын

How many days did you go for?

@mayanganggarani 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@largol33t1 10 жыл бұрын

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?

@ShelbyDevaud 9 жыл бұрын

largol33t1 the fountain water in the villages Switzerland is safe. I am Swiss (note the last name), so I know. It will explicitly tell you if you should not drink it. Good luck with your travelling :)

@snaileri 7 жыл бұрын

This program is so well put together!

@EskimoMonkeyProd 10 жыл бұрын

your a very enjoyable person to learn from

@graceserenachristie2914 9 жыл бұрын

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

@Lee-70ish 9 жыл бұрын

Have to say I really am a euro file would hate to live anywhere else so much culture history and all within 4 -5 hours max I feel really lucky to have visited so much of it and I'm still not done

@JensChrStrandos 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@cartdc 7 жыл бұрын

Wow...stunning view! I love Rick Steves!

@algoriticus 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@boardingpss 8 жыл бұрын

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

@iwnicholson 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@bagsandbiscuits4936 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. I enjoyed all three parts of your travel tip series. All travel tips were very helpful and informative. As we are going to start our year long trip in Europe.

@mrsporty9669 3 жыл бұрын

Europe is great diversity and good experience 🌸

@xherii 8 жыл бұрын

Very good informative and useful video, keep up the great work Mr. Rick, I'll watch the video again and again before my travel 🚢 I especially love the idea of knowing locals rather then visiting popular and commercial tourist sites.

@worldcruisepackages1 10 жыл бұрын

Love this video series, great shots :)

@jerryhorn4697 Жыл бұрын

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.

@CarrieJamrogowicz 5 ай бұрын

There are hundreds of barns in Switzerland where you can do this, maybe more appropriate for a Switzerland-focused video tho.

@adellereed9049 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos!! so amazingly helpful and interesting :)

@Lee-70ish 9 жыл бұрын

Best travel info on the web ,cheers mate

@syokoyulisa6966 9 жыл бұрын

these videos are very very helpful and different to other simply tourists guides. very good series!!!

@JRoTube 8 жыл бұрын

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

@juliocesarmartinezsanchez1932 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Steves, thanks for sharing

@asiyamuscat-oman2283 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your very good video Mr.Rick

@Raju68716 6 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful europe I like

@dapepels 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video's Rick, gr from the Netherlands

@santoshverma-xw6ql 7 жыл бұрын

Love this beautiful video rick Sir ji,

@anshool21 10 жыл бұрын

excellent series

@rext8949 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@thegs4779 3 жыл бұрын

Best Of The Best

@mrwellingtonvondukeiii4276 7 жыл бұрын

tv and youtube your informative and entertaining

@AlonsoRules 6 жыл бұрын

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

@robertsmith5744 6 жыл бұрын

Try the Hotel du Midi in Paris. It is very close to the catacombs and inside the ring road in the center of the south of Paris. Only a 2 star, but cheap and clean......the neighborhood has everything you'll need and cheaper than anywhere touristy!! The Subway is around the corner.....

@VYY2157 6 жыл бұрын

Great Videos Rick

@jasonlampa 9 жыл бұрын

great series, i really can't wait for my trip, 6 months wait is way too long

@beautyofmaldives36 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@fjolneri7148 7 жыл бұрын

Your words are as insuring as you want them to be heard but fear for the unknown and worry of 'how much of good information is enough' hold me back. Granted I haven't gotten my first guidebook yet - it's on its way - I hope after reading through it I could travel on my own and explore the hidden corners as you did.

@mrmackilla 8 жыл бұрын

I only wish you mentioned prices for anything at all you mentioned. But thank you for the videos extremely informative.

@ahlamdashti7321 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your videos 👍

@ferryanolin6707 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@tobiojo9454 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@Jay-vr9ir 8 жыл бұрын

Wow , Rick always has a way of painting a pretty picture. That is why I always go with Walter's World for reality.

@klarachiamarsi5935 6 жыл бұрын

Each person sees what he/she wants to see. I recently travelled with my two friends. We were at the same places, looking at the same pictures. I was immensly enjoying all the pretty things. They were constantly complaining about gruesome realities. Who spent greater time? :D Rick says the truth. There ARE pretty things there. And he gives advice to those who wants to enjoy them. If one needs "realities" one can as well stay home :)

@klausvonott4975 9 жыл бұрын

great video

@jonescrusher1 9 жыл бұрын

lol at the accent he put on to speak at the London cabbie right at the end.

@mattibuyse3336 7 жыл бұрын

It's like you especcially avoid Belgium on your trip.

@derstijn 7 жыл бұрын

I think it's just that their beer is so great that no-one ever remembers a visit ;)

@sinaloasaurez6339 6 жыл бұрын

Stijn Meijer yes

@Tripserpentine 6 жыл бұрын

what bout them Luxeburgians ? XD

@thelinthicums3295 6 жыл бұрын

@ Matti Belgium is so often underrated or ignored by snobs. I love it that way, because Belgium (outside of the big cities) is not full of tourists. Belgium is the ignored gem of Europe.

@AJC073099 5 жыл бұрын

Because Belgium should be split between the Netherlands, France, and Germany because they don’t have a culture language or ethnic group of their own like other European countries

@otosaigon2528 10 жыл бұрын

In min 19:59: the taxi located in France, not in England. In total, love this clip.

@danielmccullough5123 7 жыл бұрын

Lol when I saw that over ambitious guide at 22:40 I knew (and Steves knew) he could've done a much better job.

@967princeboy 10 жыл бұрын

nice place

@lloydmullins6335 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched this in England on 1 January 2021

@Chasworth 2 жыл бұрын

Cool story

@Ozymandias1 5 жыл бұрын

If you;'re going to eat like the locals in the Netherlands you'll be eating Chinese food, Thai food, Suriname food, Greek food, Turkish food, Japanese food etc.

@rwdfne9622 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, what is the name of the BnB you stayed in in Gimmelwald? I subscribe to your KZfaq videos, follow you in FB, downloaded your app in my devices, and also bookmarked your website. Next will be getting a copy of your many travel guide books. I'm planning an independent travel to different countries and cities in Europe on budget next summer, and prefer to stay in small comfortable dwellings. I've bookmarked convents and monasteries as possible overnight options. I'm also writing down the places /dwellings you stayed in because I know those are already tested. While I want to go to some touristsy locations, my heart is set on areas outside the beaten path. My trip will be steeped in cultural experience. Thank you! Hope to hear from you.

@bblts3536 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vedio

@broche9851 8 жыл бұрын

This is NOT a complaint, but don't forget that Britain is a lot more than just London, great thought that is.

@Neldidellavittoria 8 жыл бұрын

+broche 01:10 Hadrian's wall. ;)

@la_gallada_ruiz9818 6 жыл бұрын

I would love working with the travel group

@diegocuellar1244 8 жыл бұрын

Hello there .. I watch Rick Steves video guide on how to guided yourself .. I have a few Q's . This will be my first time traveling to Europe this year to Barcelona, Spain . I need some advice on how to pack while being there for two weeks .. Was narrowing down the places to stay but found it to be a little pricey .. Currency wise also ...

@RickStevesEuropeOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

+Diego Cuellar Our website is a great place to start: www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips

@Krizla4 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, Gimmelwald is full of tourists ... and uhm ... you just need to search for "Zimmerfrei" if you need accomodation ... Zimmer is not German for Bed and Breakfast ... Zimmer is "room" ... so if you need a place to stay, just look out for "Zimmerfrei" ...

@shoaibniazi4547 7 жыл бұрын

which video camera used for capturing all these trip activities?

@smoothmuscle12 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, what is the name of the hotel you mentioned in this video in Rome? we are going in August. thanks

@pradheeperadi8943 8 жыл бұрын

considering average (travel, hotel, shopping and food) amount of spending, how many dollars should i need to have to go for a euro trip?

@hanagreg 9 жыл бұрын

Rick has a very enjoyable way of speaking and the videos are great but I thought the tips on open-mindedness he's constantly giving to fellow Americans are self-explanatory. I hope Americans are a little bit more sensible and not so self-absorbed.

@rohitb2644 6 жыл бұрын

Great episode Any recomendtions for vegetarians, as mostly we would go hungry or broke as veg food would be too expensive for us in Europe

@user-ky6vw5up9m 4 жыл бұрын

Rohit B in UK and Ireland there are large Vegetarian and Vegan movements and it is common to see vegetarian options on menus.

@rohitb2644 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-ky6vw5up9m Thanks for the reply 😁 . Moving to UK and Ireland is more enthusiastic . But the movement is occurring only in these countries . When in the countries dependent on fish or meat, we would still face the problem

@otnoirhc 6 жыл бұрын

I want a bassroom

@realeoinarmstrong 5 жыл бұрын

Eh, why would London care if we spoke Irish? Other than that, loving this series :)

@oasisparade3399 9 жыл бұрын

Surprised there wasn't anything on hitchhiking or couch surfing

@giuseppenero110 8 жыл бұрын

+Oasis Parade : Dah? How could Rick talk about anything he doesn't do himself?

@kaassaus4230 8 жыл бұрын

if you get stuck in the elevator

@Lissettofficial 8 жыл бұрын

Can you list the hotels recommended at the end?

@RickStevesEuropeOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

+lissett gonzales This is Evelynn in Rick's office. Is there a specific hotel name you are looking for? I'd be happy to help track that down for you.

@Lissettofficial 8 жыл бұрын

+Rick Steves Europe Thank you for your reply! about 10:06 into the video he lists a few recommended hotels in different countries. Can I get a list of those? :)

@RickStevesEuropeOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

+lissett gonzales Hello, this is Evelynn in Rick's office again. Rick does not list the names of the hotels purposely, in case hotels change ownership or close for business completely. Our guidebooks are where you will find the most up-to-date lists of our recommended hotels. If you'll be traveling to a specific place and would like help with recommendations, please feel free to email our staff of Travel Advisors at rick@ricksteves.com. Happy travels!

@holeshothunter5544 7 ай бұрын

I saw many of the same sights Rick has in 1999-Y2K. 10 Years after my 40,000 Km, 20 country grand tour, transport is much better, money's much easier, everyone speaks some english. Much is the same as you see here. The same travel tricks still work.

@hittingtax2670 7 жыл бұрын

Even though tipping isn't necessary, it's still appreciated though, right?

@mattibuyse3336 7 жыл бұрын

Here in Europe we don't give tips. Every time i go somewhere to eat my lunch, i just pay the bill. So does everyone else.

@robsab20 7 жыл бұрын

Tipping is the norm in countries such as Austria, Czechia, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland. In other countries it is not mandatory, but at least appreciated

@DrevichMusic 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I actually started making my own videos of my travels! You're more than welcome to check them out! :)

@alvirarahman2690 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah umm....Cleopatra was not an Egyptian 😐😐

@ravikantreddy1 4 жыл бұрын

So, where is she from? When you point out other's faults, you must also provide correct answer.

@danielonn2002 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I prefer renting vacation rentals.

@bokmanrocks 7 жыл бұрын

I got sad when he mentioned the EU. Goddamn Brexit.

@thelinthicums3295 6 жыл бұрын

We are delighted the UK is leaving.

@EzekielCarvalho 2 жыл бұрын

And then came .............BREXIT and all the various (downside) perks that go along with it......... plus a mockery of a prime minister with Boris 'the partygoer' Johnson