Towering WWII Relic in the Heart of Vienna
18:48 10/07/2016
Just off Vienna’s happy-go-lucky Mariahilfer Strasse, I came upon a mighty WWII flak tower built in 1944, which still functions as a shelter for the...
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Vienna’s Mariahilfer Strasse, Now Filled with Pedestrian Joy
19:27 09/07/2016
This little clip features one of my favorite streets (Mariahilfer Strasse) in one of my favorite cities (Vienna), with one of my favorite guides (Wolfgang...
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Clip: Fine Dining at a French Château
6:03 09/07/2016
From time to time, we share a random video to fuel your travel dreams. In this clip from my TV episode about Paris side-trips, my friend and co-author...
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A Historic Face-Off in Vienna
20:43 08/07/2016
Just finishing up my first day of research in Vienna, kicking off my eight-week summer trip, I was struck by how you can read history into the cityscape...
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Vienna’s Music in the Air
23:39 07/07/2016
Stepping out of my hotel in Vienna on my first hour in Europe (clearly still a bit bleary with jet lag), I’m confronted by free culture on the street...
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For Your Viewing Pleasure: The “Rick Steves’ Guide to Cuba” TV Special
19:53 07/07/2016
“Rick Steves’ Guide to Cuba,” a KCTS TV special based on a talk I recently gave on my Cuba adventure (from last January), is now yours to watch any...
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Europe Packing Advice for Women
16:34 07/07/2016
With airline carry-on size allotments shrinking and checked baggage fees soaring, every little bit of luggage space counts. And, packing for a trip to...
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Spotter in the Spotlight: Lisa from Florence!
7:56 07/07/2016
This week’s Spotter in the spotlight is Lisa from Florence! Lisa has been blogging for Spotted by Locals since 2015. Originally from Sweden, she...
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Top 5 luxury hotels for the Rio Olympics uncovered
22:34 06/07/2016
The moment has come. For the first time ever in South America, the whole world will meet. The XXXI Olympic Games will be in Rio, Brazil in August, 2016....
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Safety in Dhaka: What Travelers Need to Know
1:16 06/07/2016
On July 2, 2016, the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka updated its recommendations to travelers in Dhaka/Bangladesh. Following the hostage event at Holey Bakery in...
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