Travelling Europe
How to Rock a Trip to Johannesburg
SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a “Is it really worth it to visit Johannesburg?” Absolutely. I think it’s great for any trip to South Africa, but especially your first....
How to Survive Pre-Trip Anxiety
SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a I wrote the first draft of this post on my flight from JFK to Cartagena, and I’m embarrassed to say that I almost didn’t get on the plane. As...
How I Choose Where to Travel Next
SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a “How do you choose where to travel next?” It surprises me whenever I hear it, but this is one of the most popular questions I get. And as...
Adventurous Kate’s Offbeat Guide to Cape Town
SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a Cape Town is one of the most visually spectacular and culturally unique cities I have ever visited. It’s the cornerstone of a South Africa trip...
AK Monthly Recap: August 2016
SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a It was the month of Colombia! I spent 19 days exploring my 64th country and getting back into the groove of long-term solo travel after several...
Traveling in Colombia: The Best Moments
SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a When I decided to take a 2.5-week solo trip to Colombia, I wanted to pack in as much variety as possible. Cities and rural areas, destinations for...
Video: Punting in Canterbury
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a Canterbury is famous for its magnificent cathedral. But a pleasant surprise for me was this relaxing little riverboat ride. Our captain said lots...
Stanway House
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a We’ve just finished a delightful scramble, filming three half-hour episodes of Rick Steves’ Europe (West England, Cornwall, and Southeast...
Mysterious England
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a Throughout England, the countryside hides an amazing history that goes back literally thousands of years…to prehistoric times. Glastonbury — a...
Dartmoor: Lonely Stone Circles, Big Rocks, and Wild Ponies
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a Lonely stone circles, big rocks, and wild ponies: That’s Dartmoor. One of England’s most popular national parks, Dartmoor is one of the few truly...
Ruggedly Beautiful Cornwall
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a The rugged beauty of the Cornwall Coast was unforgettable. We’ve shot many shows filled with gorgeous natural images, but this show will be one of...
English Breakfast Porn
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a As we wrap up our England shoot and head for Italy, here are a few more observations. Dial 1-800-DEFIBRILLATOR. Today’s England is not your...
My Summer’s Grand Finale: Siena’s Palio Horse Race
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a Hold on to your gnocchi — it’s Siena’s Palio. The finale of my summer trip is in Siena, where my crew and I spent several days filming the...
Video: Transformation and Security
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a Twice a year, each July and August, Siena readies itself for the big horse race (in which 10 of its 17 neighborhoods — chosen by lottery — will...
Counting Olympic Gold: USA? Jamaica? Uzbekistan?
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a USA! USA! USA! Yes, we dominated the Rio Olympics, our athletes were magnificent, and I’m really proud. But, as we Americans count our gold medals...
Video: The Actual Palio — A Coveted Banner
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a The coveted Palio banner is the trophy that gives the wildest horse race anywhere its name. This clip shows a dramatic procession through Siena, with...
Video: Lively Siena, Pre-Palio
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a (Central Italy was hit by a devastating earthquake last night. Aftershocks could be felt in Siena, almost 150 miles away from the earthquake’s...
Video: The Dragon District Throws a Big Pre-Palio Dinner Party
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a Two nights before Siena’s Palio horse race, the Dragon district gathers for dinner. I’m wearing the Dragon colors, in the backyard of the...
Video: For the Sienese, You’re Born, Then There’s the Palio, Then You Die
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a On Siena’s main square, Il Campo, my tour guide Roberto Bechi explains, “For the Sienese, you’re born…there’s the Palio…and then you...
Video: Getting Ready to Watch Siena’s Palio
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a At Siena’s Palio horse race, bleacher and balcony seats are expensive, but it’s free to join the masses in the square. And those who are really...
Il Palio Attracts Crowds to Siena
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a Being in Siena for the Palio horse race is really a series of mob scenes. These three photos capture the crush of the crowds. Imagine being in the...
Video: At Siena’s Palio Horse Race, I Learn Where “Jockeying” Comes From
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a At the Palio, the entire city of Siena packs into the main square, Il Campo. Finally, it’s time for the race. A cart pulled by oxen carries the...
Video: The Aftermath of Siena’s Palio Horse Race
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a In these clips, you can see the euphoria erupting after the finish of the Palio horse race. When the winner crosses the finish line, 1/17th of Siena...
Video: Thanks for Joining Me for 100 Days of Europe
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a With this post, I wrap up my second big 2016 trip — two two-month European adventures filled with learning, experiences, life-long memories, and...
Five Places in Europe That Stoke My Spirit
SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi As a Christian, I enjoy being open to spiritual experiences while on the road, and there’s no more spiritual...
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