European Festivals
About the Episode
Rick travels throughout the Continent celebrating the top 10 festivals, each one rich with tradition, great food and fun. In Spain, Rick runs the bulls in Pamplona and dances with locals at the April Fair in Seville. He also dons a mask in Venice for Carnival, which first began in 1162, and cheers on the horses at The Palio di Siena in Italy.
Aired:
09/30/17
| Expires: | Runtime: 54m 54s
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Extras
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Güzelyurt, Turkey: Beautiful Land
Turkey's remote Güzelyurt is a harmony of cultures, history, architecture, and religions.3:58 -
Tel Aviv, Israel: Beautiful Beaches and Tasty Cuisine
Cosmopolitan Tel Aviv enjoys its in-love-with-life Mediterranean beaches and cuisine.1:56 -
Monterosso al Mare, Italy: Cinque Terre Resort Town
In the Cinque Terre, we visit the pint-sized resort of Monterosso2:39 -
Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural Capital
Ramallah — de facto capital of Palestine — is filled with a youthful, positive energy.2:14 -
Cheverny, France: Château and Hounds
Cheverny's château is lavishly furnished but with an intimate feel.2:39 -
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Haarlem, Netherlands: Herring and Heritage
Cute and cozy Haarlem is a good place to start a European trip.4:39 -
Berlin, Germany: Trendy Prenzlauer Berg
Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg is a classic case of an old workers’ quarter becoming trendy.3:42 -
Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test
If you like Italy but don't need blockbuster sights, Verona is a joy.3:29 -
Prague, Czech Republic: Charles Bridge and a Czech Language
In Prague, Rick explores the historic Royal Way and tries to learn a little Czech.2:37
