Happy Friday to all of our wonderful followers and guests💙🏡Book Direct with us now on 📞01227 457363 #canterbury #bnbcanterbury #bnb #bnbkent #visitcanterbury #visitkent #bedandbreakfast #bednbreakfast #hotelscanterbury #hotelskent #citybreak #staycation #staycationengland #staycationkent #staycationcanterbury #stayincantebury #overnightstay #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope 💙
A friendly reminder to anyone heading to Venice: Today's the day the new visitor registration system goes into effect! Rick's co-author, @travelwithcameron, was just in Venice and got the scoop: Basically, as a counter-over tourism measure, Venice is experimenting with a system to charge day trippers an "access fee" of €5. However, even those exempt from the fee — including anyone staying overnight in Venice — still have to register. This means on certain days, all visitors to Venice must have a registration QR code on their phone (or printed out). Be aware that (for now) this requirement only applies to 29 designated days between now and July 14 (dates in red on photo). City leaders describe it as a "pilot program"; soon, they will re-evaluate and decide whether to continue. If you're going to Venice later this year, be sure to check back. Some hotels and tour operators (including Rick Steves tours) can help you with registration, or even do it for you; others leave it entirely up to you. Getting registered is a bureaucratic headache, but ultimately not a big deal: Go to the website (https://cda.ve.it/en/) and fill out the form. While the website feels poorly designed, ultimately it should take just a few minutes. To confirm, you either need to make a toll-free call or provide an email address where you’ll need to click a link. How will this be monitored, exactly? Excellent question! We'll find out, starting today. When I was there, locals speculated that you might be greeted by control officers upon arrival at the train station (Sta. Lucia) and/or bus station (Piazzale Roma) and/or parking garage (Tronchetto), and be asked to show your QR code. To me, this seems like a logistical nightmare...especially since the Pope is coming to town in a few days for a Mass on St. Mark's Square. This will bring hundreds of thousands of additional visitors to this tiny island, just as they're figuring out the new system. If you'll be in Venice over the next week, pack your patience. If anyone happens to be there now (or soon), please report back on your experience. How was registration? Were you checked on arrival? Let's compare notes to help fellow travelers.
we can’t wait for the sun to be shining on Harriet House again🌅🏡🧡 not your average B&B, book your stay with us now!😁 #canterbury #bnbcanterbury #bnb #bnbkent #visitcanterbury #visitkent #bedandbreakfast #bednbreakfast #hotelscanterbury #hotelskent #citybreak #staycation #staycationengland #staycationkent #staycationcanterbury #stayincantebury #overnightstay #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
#latergram incoming! Some shots from last week's exciting groundbreaking ceremony for the @voaww Lynnwood Neighborhood center. A great crowd and electric energy as we prepare for the next, and most visible, phase of bringing this important community center to fruition. #groundbreaking #voaww #LynnwoodNeighborhoodCenter #Lynnwood #Community #BuildingCommunity #LNC #TrinityLynnwood City of Lynnwood, WA - Government #tlcs #RickSteves
Rick Steves loves to check personally the information within his book, so yesterday we spent the day testing the new Pantheon organization, checking the correct timetable of several churches, visiting the newly opened archaeological site of largo Argentina, and we enjoyed the beauty of the Roman square among a slide of pizza and a good coffee! #goodvibes #15yearsinhisbook #star #ricksteves #honored #fullday #crisromanguide #romeguidebook #mention #funnytime #springinrome #rickwithcris2024 #rome2024
Travel like a temporary tourist while in Bangkok by taking the metro. Riding the metro exposes you to announcements, signs, and conversations in the local language. Pay attention to station names, routes, and safety instructions. This can help reinforce vocabulary and improve listening comprehension. 🚊🚇🇹🇭 #asia #bangkok #bangkokmetro #cityofbangkok #commute #culture #langcentive #learnlanguages #ricksteves #ridemetro #speakthai #temporarytourist #thailanguage #thailand #travel #travelphoto #traveltothailand
studying for the test a little late #ricksteves
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Let’s all celebrate #earthday by hugging a tree! P.S. I do this a-lot! See you in Tuscany! Ci vediamo in Toscana! We are waiting for you! Ti stiamo aspettando! Cheers! Saluti! ❌⭕️❌⭕️, Sandy e Phil e Cooper e Maverick We have moved! ➡️Podere Val D’Orcia 👉🏻 www.relaisortaglia.com 📬[email protected] ☎️ +39 391 1639887 • • • #montepulciano #instatuscany #tuscanychic #thisissustainable #tuscanygram #farmtotable #organicfarm #tuscany #beautifuldestinations #sustainabletourism #slowfood #visittuscany #tuscanexperience #certificateofexcellence #travelgoals #magnificotoscana #tuscanyplanet #boutiquehotel #ladolcevita #ricksteves #traveltotuscany #bedandbreatkfast #TuscanyLuxury #LuxuryHotelTuscany #TuscanyVilla #LuxuryTravel #TuscanRetreat #VillaLife #ItalianLuxury #earthday @tuscanypeople @discovertuscany @tuscanyplanet @travelandleisure @valdichianialiving @italymagazine @terredisiena @welcometotoscana @igerstonscana @welcometotoscana @italiait @ig_tuscany_ @super.Italy @alluring_toscana @toscana_splendida @tuscanymypassion @visittuscany @ricksteveseurope @aveda
To celebrate Earth Day, we’re excited to announce our 2024 portfolio of Climate Smart Commitment grant recipients. By supporting these 13 nonprofit organizations with funds from our self-imposed carbon tax, our goal is to mitigate our environmental impact by creatively investing in groups fighting climate change through on-the-ground work in the developing world and government advocacy in the US. One of our new grantees is Health in Harmony (HIH), whose mission is to reverse tropical rainforest deforestation. By working directly with the Indigenous peoples and local communities who live in and beside rainforests, HIH works to protect 9.4 million hectares of rainforest across Indonesia, Madagascar, and Brazil. Our support will help them reduce community reliance on unsustainable practices while teaching climate-smart farming techniques in southeastern Madagascar. Congo Education Partners (CEP) is another newcomer to our Climate Smart portfolio for 2024. They support higher education in the Tshuapa Province of the Congo Basin Rainforest. Our donation will help CEP create a new generation of rainforest stewards by teaching them the skills to protect the forest, its wildlife, and the livelihoods of the local communities. A returning grantee is the Women's Global Education Project (WGEP), a nonprofit empowering women and girls in rural regions of sub-Saharan Africa to build better lives and foster more equitable communities. Our donation this year will equip WGEP to train 420 women on how to build climate-smart cookstoves (pictured here) and prepare 450 students to lead plastic reduction clean-ups and reforestation efforts along the Sine-Saloum Delta. Learn more about the Rick Steves’ Europe Climate Smart Commitment and explore our full 2024 portfolio by visiting the link in our bio. @healthinharmonyngo @congoeducationpartners @womensglobal
Tonight on Monday Night Travel: From maritime Hamburg to fairy-tale Rothenberg and from musical Salzburg to regal Vienna, Germany and Austria abound with not-to-be-missed travel destinations. To celebrate the launch of our 2025 Rick Steves’ Europe tours, the Monday Night Travel team will contest a special Destination Duel comparing two excellent-but-distinct itineraries: The Best of Germany in 13 Days versus Munich, Salzburg & Vienna in 8 Days. Join us for an evening of travel jousting and trip tips before casting your vote for which Teutonic tour reigns supreme! Monday Night Travel is our live, weekly virtual show. It's free to attend but you need to register via the link in our bio. #RickSteves #KeepOnTravelin #KeepOnTraveling #MondayNightTravel
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I was just congratulating Samantha Brown on her Emmy nomination and it reminded me of this kooky little thing I made. Graphic artist I am not, but these are the 4 I look to mostly for inspiration for my impending travel show. I will make it happen one day! I already have the theme song written and recorded, so I have to. Haha. #travelinman #travelshow #travelshowhost #traveldocumentary #sagactor #actor #actorlosangeles #musician #songwriter
Had the best time shooting on the street in Florence for @bredastudio a couple weeks ago ✨🕰️✨ Not only do they make amazing timepieces - they also pay close attention to storytelling & the lives of artists on their webpage in the “Time and Space” section. I was honored to be included! Check out my interview at my link in bio. Shot handheld camcorder style …and you know Rick Steves was definitely on the moodboard 😇 📹 @kofke ❤️ . . . #mattiel #florence #firenze #camcorder #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Coimbra was Portugal’s first capital and its most important city until Lisbon’s rise in prominence due to the great navigations in the 1400s. It’s home to the country’s oldest and most prestigious university. The history, tradition, and culture in this city are only matched by the youthful energy and propensity to singing & drinking from its student population. The best of both worlds. . . . . . #coimbra #coimbraportugal #coimbrauniversity #universidadedecoimbra #portugal #portugal🇵🇹 #university #college #travel #travelphotography #traveltips #travelblogger #travelgram #portugaltravel #wanderlust #eurotrip #beautifuldestinations #travelandleisure #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Happy weekend to you! Indulge in some more fabulous suites awaiting you at our incredible luxury boutique hotel in the picturesque Val D’Orcia. We can’t wait to welcome you! We 🤍 all the small details…. Thats what makes us different! 🛏1000 thread count sheets. 🛁organic waffle weave bathrobes. 😴 4 types of hyper-allergenic pillows for side and back sleepers… ❄️New Air-con in every suite. 🌿Sustainable - Aveda Rosemary Mint Bath products. 🧖♀️ Face Washcloths! 🫒Complimentary Mini Bar in each suite. 🍷Wine Selection n each suite (+Euro) ⛱ Monogramed straw pool bag and towels. 📚Rick Steves Guide Books in each suite. 🌻2 - Fresh Flower and Herb bouquets’ in the suite. 🚿Newly renovated bathrooms. 👑🛏King Size Beds with Memory Foam Topper! ☕️🫖 24/7 Hot Tea & Coffee in suite. Yes! The little details are why our guests give us AMAZING reviews… We have a fabulous vacation waiting for you! See you in Tuscany! Ci vediamo in Toscana! We are waiting for you… Ti stiamo aspettando ... Cheers! Saluti! ❌⭕️❌⭕️, Sandy e Phil e Cooper e Maverick #montepulciano #instatuscany #tuscanychic #italianstories #thisissustainable #toscana #tuscanygram #italiamoments #farmtotable #organicfarm #tuscany #beautifuldestinations #photooftheday #sustainabletourism #ricksteves #slowfood #visittuscany #tuscanexperience #certificateofexcellence #weddingintuscany #travelgoals #magnificotoscana #tuscanyplanet #ladolcevita #iloveitaly #traveltotuscany #bedandbreatkfast #boutiqudehotel @tuscanypeople @discovertuscany @tuscanyplanet @travelandleisure @valdichianialiving @italymagazine @terredisiena @welcometotoscana @igerstonscana @welcometotoscana @italysegretaselection @ig_tuscany_ @super.Italy @alluring_toscana @toscana_splendida @tuscanymypassion @visittuscany @natalemontepulciano @italyvacationspecialists @slowfood
Feedback from one of our lovely guests 🏡🤍 #spring #harriethouse #bedandbreakfast #bnb #breakfast #staycation #sleepover #canterburytown #canterbury #getaway #kentholidays #kent #break #holiday #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Enjoy a delicious breakfast when staying with us at Harriet House😋🍳🥞🥓 #spring #harriethouse #bedandbreakfast #bnb #breakfast #staycation #sleepover #canterburytown #canterbury #getaway #kentholidays #kent #break #holiday #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Drumroll please…our 2025 tours are live on RickSteves.com! Our tours take you to unforgettable places–our very favorite, handpicked locations all across Europe. From the plains of Spain to the fjords of Norway; from Balkan beaches to alpine peaks; and from Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria to Belgium, Portugal, and Ireland, we cover what we consider to be the very best of Europe. Each year, we scrutinize our itineraries and brainstorm vivid experiences that will leave our tour members saying "wow!" Learning how to hand-make pierogi in a Polish kitchen or hiking among grazing cows through a high-mountain pasture, you’ll create indelible, lifelong memories on our tours—many of which would be difficult, if not impossible, on your own. And we lace these experiences together in a smart, efficient way that values your time, money, and intelligence. Even better, you’ll experience it all with a world-class guide. We recruit the very best guides in Europe, and Rick personally mentors them to ensure they deliver what you expect on a Rick Steves tour. If you’ve been on one (or many!) of our tours before, you know that our tours also attract curious, fun-loving, flexible travelers who share our travel philosophy. We expect everyone to pack light, carry their bags, and keep up with our experience-rich itineraries. Our guides teach you how to be independent, equipping you with the travel skills and confidence to make the most of your free time. Our travelers foster a spirit of empathy and curiosity on tour—seeking out people-to-people connections and traveling like a local rather than a tourist. Because of our insistence on staying in small, locally owned hotels and dining at mom-and-pop restaurants, Europeans view us as part of their community, not just part of the economy. While you’re browsing our 46 thoughtfully crafted journeys, keep in mind that many of our tours are expected to fill quickly, and it pays to act soon. Our early booking discount ($100 off any 2025 tour, applied during checkout) is available through June 30, 2024. We hope you’re able to join us in Europe soon so that we can help you turn your travel dreams into reality!
Travel the world with the library! We have so many resources to help inspire and plan your next trip. Books, magazines, and an author talk with Rick Steves. Let us know where your next trip is in the comments! #moncolibrary #monmouthcountylibrary #borrowbeforeyoubuy #BorrowBeforeYouBuy #virtuallearning #travel #wanderlust #ricksteves
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Lots of fun and grateful to record an interview about my book (A Five Finger Feast), the Peace Corps and Kazakhstan with Rick Steves. Interview to air on “Travel with Rick Steves” in the near future! Thanks Rick! #uspeacecorps #kazakhstan🇰🇿 #travelcentralasia #travelkazakhstan #ricksteves #travelwithricksteves #peacecorps #kazakhstan
England's best city within two hours of London is beautiful, historic Bath. The city is popular and expensive, but a delight nonetheless — the most relaxing and elegant place to sample urban England. Bath was a joy even in ancient Roman times, when patricians soaked in the city's mineral springs. From Londinium (today's London), Romans traveled so often to "Aquae Sulis," as the city was called, to "take a bath" that finally it became known simply as "Bath." Today, a fine museum surrounds the ancient bathing site. Bath later prospered as a wool town, building its grand abbey about 500 years ago — the last great medieval church built in England. The abbey's façade features a very literal Jacob's Ladder — with angels going up…and down. The interior has breezy fan vaulting and is lit with enough stained glass that it feels like the inside of a giant lantern. By the middle of the 1600s, Bath's heyday had passed, and its population dropped — just a huddle of huts at the base of the abbey. Then, in 1687, King James II's wife, Queen Mary, struggling with infertility, came here and bathed. Within about 10 months she gave birth to a son. A few decades later, her stepdaughter Queen Anne came here to treat her gout. With all this royal interest, Bath was reborn as a resort. Most of the buildings you'll see today are from the 18th century — the cityscape is a triumph of the Neoclassical style that dominated the Georgian era, most of it built from the same honey-colored limestone. Free, fascinating town walks are offered by volunteers who bring to life highlights of this Georgian heritage — such as the Circus and Royal Crescent building complexes. During the Georgian era, Bath was the trendsetting Tinseltown of Britain, where the filthy rich went to escape the filthy cities. A professional gambler named Beau Nash followed his clients (and their money) to this resort town — and then acted as its one-man tourism department. He helped spiff up the city and today his statue stands above the Roman baths. From its evening indulgences to its elegant architecture, Bath combines beauty and hospitality better than most. It's a place drenched in history, but made for relaxation.
Perched above the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region (and only reachable by cable car or hiking boot), Gimmelwald is the epitome of Alpine bliss. Here, picture-perfect chalets cling to the mountainside, their flower-boxed windows adding splashes of color against snow-streaked peaks. You know, just like you imagined Switzerland to look like. 🇨🇭🐄⛰️ It's the type of place where you spend your days taking meandering hikes and snapping photos of meadows full of mooing cows and your evenings watching a thousand stars dance above while socializing with the world at the legendary Mountain Hostel. Trust me, once you go, you'll perpetually say: "I gotta get back to Gimmelwald." My best memories are a mix of natural wonders and time spent singing "Wonderwall" with other happy travelers. If you've been to Gimmelwald (or anywhere else special in the Alps), let me know what yours are! . . . #europeantravel #europetravel #europewanderlust #wanderlust #Eurail #eurotrip #europetips #interrail #europeanvillages #berneseoberland #Gimmelwald #Alps #Switzerland #SwissTravel #swisstraveltips #SwissAlps #travelgram #podcast #travelpodcast #ricksteves #EuropeisAwesome
Alongside THE Rick Steves! Kimberly Haley-Coleman, the Executive Director of Globe Aware, had the honor of speaking at the Winter Wanderings event featuring Rick Steves, organized by the Women's Philanthropy Board. Below are excerpts from the feedback regarding her presentation: "𝘒𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘺-𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯'𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘣𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴. 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵-𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘒𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮." "𝘒𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘺-𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘦 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭. 𝘞𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴." "𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘒𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵-𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵." Watch the highlights reel available on our YouTube channel! #GlobeAware #nonprofit #RickSteves #volunteer #womensphilanthropyboard #wednesdaywisdom #spring2024 #travel2024 #keynotespeaker #travel #transformativetravel
Just a short walk away from town, enjoy views like this when staying at Harriet House this spring 🌻🌿🏡🤍 #spring #harriethouse #bedandbreakfast #bnb #breakfast #staycation #sleepover #canterburytown #canterbury #getaway #kentholidays #kent #break #holiday #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Our Best of England tour delivers just the right mix of urban Brit-thrills and thatch-happy village charm. From bustling London to the castles of Wales, your guide will bring the icons of Britain to life. And from windswept Roman lookouts to desolate prehistoric stone circles, you’ll venture far from the madding crowds, immersed in the wonder of this history-drenched island. Wander with wonder through the Lake District, where Wordsworth’s poems still shiver in trees and ripple on ponds. Attend an evensong service sung by an angelic choir, powered by a thunderous pipe organ, and draped in medieval grandeur. Imagine reviewing each splendid day over a pint, throwing a few darts with your new pub chums. To help keep you rested for the next day’s adventure, all stops are for two or three nights, in a mix of centrally located hotels and charming guesthouses. Julius Caesar toured Britain two millennia ago. A thousand years ago, the Normans came and William stayed. Decades ago, American GIs adopted this island as their home away from home. Now it’s your turn. Learn more about the itinerary, read traveler reviews, and grab your spot via the link in our bio. #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #KeepOnTraveling
Tonight on Monday Night Travel: An island country of pristine beaches, colorful coral reefs, and aqua rainforests, Fiji is ready for its Monday Night Travel debut. Award-winning Moon guidebook author Minal Hajratwala joins us to crisscross the country and share her must-see sites, info on when to go, how to decide what islands to visit, and insider tips on Fiji’s culture and customs. Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit for this special visit to the South Pacific as Minal explains why Fiji is one of the most stunning places in the world. Monday Night Travel is our live, weekly virtual show. It's free to attend but you need to register via the link in our bio. #RickSteves #KeepOnTravelin #KeepOnTraveling #MondayNightTravel
Welcome to your ultimate cosy corner! 😍✨ Whether you're planning a relaxing escape or a much-needed break, this is the perfect spot to unwind and recharge. 🌿🏡 #CozyCorner #GetawayVibes #RelaxAndRecharge #piran #loveslovenia #loveistria #loves_europe #igslovenia #kampadanes #getawaytrip #tripstagram #travelgram #traveldestinations #destination_wow #forbestravelguide #lonelyplanet #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #hoteldesign #guestroomdecor #airbnbexperience #stayandwander #wanderbug #wanderlust #feelslovenia #ifeelslovenia #slovenskaobala
🌿✨ Introducing our newest addition, the suite Rosmarino! ✨🌿 We are thrilled to unveil our exquisite new junior suite, Rosmarino, named after the enchanting Rosemary herb in Italian. Nestled on the second floor of Villa Panoramica, this stunning suite boasts beautiful green and sage tones, perfectly complementing the serene ambiance of Tuscany. Step inside to discover breathtaking views that stretch as far as the eye can see, offering glimpses of rolling hills adorned with lavender sage and rosemary fields. With crosswinds gently caressing your skin, you’ll feel a sense of tranquility wash over you as you enter this luxurious sanctuary. The centerpiece of Rosmarino is the majestic king-size mango wood four-poster bed, inviting you to sink into its embrace and indulge in a restful night’s sleep. For added comfort, we’ve added a day bed with an antique wrought iron details. But the luxury doesn’t end there. Pamper yourself with our selection of organic waffle-weave bathrobes, perfect for lounging in style. And don’t forget to indulge in our exclusive Aveda rosemary mint products, carefully curated to invigorate your senses and leave you feeling refreshed. As you explore the suite, you’ll be greeted by the unmistakable scent of lavender, sage, and rosemary, weaving through the air and filling the room with their intoxicating fragrance. Close your eyes, and you can almost hear the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant chirping of birds, a symphony of nature that serenades you throughout your stay. Escape to Rosmarino and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of Tuscany. Your journey to relaxation begins here. ❌⭕️❌⭕️, Sandy e Phil e Cooper e Maverick Podere Val D’Orcia Equestrian Resort with Sandy & Phil #tuscany #boutiquehotel #shabbychic #valdorcia #valdorcialife #valdorcia_cretesenesi #olivegrove #ricksteves #ricksteves #tuscanstyle #tuscanwedding
Feria is one of my favorite parties if the year in #seville and I am not alone. Another wonderful reason to visit #andalusia besides, of course, joining my fabulous #culinaryholiday in Seville - Let’a Eat Seville. We’re helping you discover the rich culture of Andalusia #Spain and discovering #lifeinspain with delicious recipes, music, dance, and history. Not just another cooking holiday. Join me and @chefsamdomicilio for a taste of Spain Nov 2-9, 2024 or we’ll see you in 2025. DM me for details or head to my site. Link in bio! . . . #travelandlearn #ricksteves #letseattheworld #foodtours #discoverspain #andalucia
The first café in the Western world was in Paris—established in 1686 at Le Procope (still open today). The French had just discovered coffee, and their robust economy was growing a population of pleasure seekers and thinkers looking for places to be seen, to exchange ideas, and to plot revolutions—both political and philosophical. And with the advent of theaters such as La Comédie Française, the necessary artsy, coffee-sipping crowds were born. By 1700, more than 300 cafés had opened their doors; at the time of the Revolution (1789), there were more than 1,800 cafés in Paris. Revolutionaries from Jean-Paul Marat and Napoleon to Salvador Dalí enjoyed the freethinking café spirit. Café society took off in the early 1900s. Life was changing rapidly, with new technology and wars on a global scale. Many retreated to Parisian cafés to try to make sense of the confusion. Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Igor Stravinsky, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce, Albert Einstein, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus were devoted members of café society. Some practically lived at their favorite café, where they kept their business calendars, entertained friends, and ate every meal. Parisian apartments were small, walls were thin (still often the case), and heating (particularly during war times) was minimal, making the warmth of cafés all the harder to leave. There are more than 12,000 cafés in Paris today, though their numbers are shrinking. They’re still used for business meetings, political discussions, and romantic interludes. Do you have a favorite Paris café? #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #KeepOnTraveling #Paris #Cafe
📝Our last #Japlanning session took place exactly where it should have: @pekingtavern. And it ended with mason on the mic 🎤 practicing for the epic #karaoke sessions to come on the other side of the Pacific. 🇯🇵 The past couple months we’ve gathered with our buddies @reneegonzalez @papi_and_coconuts to meticulously plan out every shrine and side street we should visit, with hopes of leaving not one cherry blossom 🌸 unturned. Our post-work sessions and weekend brunches birthed a route #RickSteves would be proud of. ✈️ So off we go! Landed and made our way into our home for the first week, the heart of #Ginza! You guys if Beverly Hills were Manhattan…that is Ginza. 🌃 Our first side street underground hit was a happy accident. I’d read all about @ginzalupin beforehand and was already glossy eyed over its history. 100 years ago (give or take) Japanese literati and activists turned this tiny bar into their home away from home, getting drunk on debate and coining themselves members of the “Burai-ha 無頼派.” Translation: “the school of irresponsibility and decadence.” So I knew Mason and I would fit in perfectly, should we ever find it. Jet lagged wandering put us right at its front door. Down the staircase, under the famous portrait of Dazai Osamu, one of twentieth century Japan’s best-known writers. You sit in the same chairs he did, should you go there today! The cocktails are some of the best in the world, and boy do I wish I could get a #MoscowMule like that again. We practiced our minimal Japanese with the waitstaff, who endearingly remarked “Japanese is HARD” as I said “Konnichiwa,” instead of “arigato,” as they sat down my cocktail 😂. Then a slow walk back to @achotelginza concluded Day 0, Night 1 in Japan. To be continued….. #tokyotravels #japantrip #ginzatokyo #tokyonights #lostinjapan
A young traveler in the making. Circa 2003? Parque Nacional de Uruapan. (Michoacan, Mexico) … .. . # #blog #blogger #travel #travelblogger #leisure #travelphotos #travelgram #ricksteves #losangeles #girlsofinstagram #losangeleslife #rxthewanderer #party #nightlife #concerts #traveltips #defiesta #viajar #california #viajandoporelmundo #traveltheworld #vacation #devacaciones #michoacan #uruapan
🇮🇪 The end of another great Rick Steves tour with some amazing tour buddies, guides, and driver🍀Till next year, Slainte!🍻 #ricksteves #keepontraveling
The first café in the Western world was in Paris--established in 1686 at Le Procope (still open today). The French had just discovered coffee, and their robust economy was growing a population of pleasure seekers and thinkers looking for places to be seen, to exchange ideas, and to plot revolutions--both political and philosophical. And with the advent of theaters such as La Comédie Française, the necessary artsy, coffee-sipping crowds were born. By 1700, more than 300 cafés had opened their doors; at the time of the Revolution (1789), there were more than 1,800 cafés in Paris. Revolutionaries from Jean-Paul Marat and Napoleon to Salvador Dalí enjoyed the freethinking café spirit. Café society took off in the early 1900s. Life was changing rapidly, with new technology and wars on a global scale. Many retreated to Parisian cafés to try to make sense of the confusion. Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Igor Stravinsky, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce, Albert Einstein, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus were devoted members of café society. Some practically lived at their favorite café, where they kept their business calendars, entertained friends, and ate every meal. Parisian apartments were small, walls were thin (still often the case), and heating (particularly during war times) was minimal, making the warmth of cafés all the harder to leave. There are more than 12,000 cafés in Paris today, though their numbers are shrinking. They’re still used for business meetings, political discussions, and romantic interludes. Do you have a favorite Paris café? #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #KeepOnTraveling #Paris #Cafe
Harriet House can cater to all your needs, we love this review from a recent business trip☺️ #canterbury #bnbcanterbury #bnb #bnbkent #visitcanterbury #visitkent #bedandbreakfast #bednbreakfast #hotelscanterbury #hotelskent #citybreak #staycation #staycationengland #staycationkent #staycationcanterbury #stayincantebury #overnightstay #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves
Paris hosts the Olympics from July 26 through August 11 (and the Paralympics August 28–September 8). Over the two weeks, 10 million tickets will be sold for events, and the world's eyes will be on Paris. During the Olympics, Parisian hotel prices are sky-high — about double what they'd be in a typical summer. But just before and after the Games, occupancy is lower than average — creating a handy window where savvy travelers might enjoy "drafting" behind, or in front of, that peak-of-peak period. Major sporting events leave host cities with an improved infrastructure, which often permanently improves a visitor's experience. These upgrades go beyond stadiums and sporting venues; London, Turin, and Athens still benefit from transportation lines and redevelopment that originated with the Olympics. One Parisian landmark that won't quite be ready in time for the Olympics is Notre-Dame Cathedral, which remains under restoration after the devastating fire it suffered in 2019. It's now set to reopen this December. Also this summer (June 14–July 14), Germany is hosting the UEFA European Football Championship — a.k.a. the Euro Cup — in which two dozen national teams vie for soccer supremacy. Ten German cities will host a total of 51 Euro Cup matches. If you'll be traveling during this time — not only in Germany, but anywhere in Europe — keep an eye on the match schedule. During the Euro Cup, communities across Europe huddle around big screens in bars and cafés, on piazzas, and in parks — cheering on their national squad. If the country you're visiting is taking the field, join the fun and watch the match with some new friends. Dress up in a colorful wig, buy a team scarf or jersey, and cheer alongside the natives. And, you may have heard about the upcoming ETIAS registration requirement for visiting most European countries. When implemented, it will require visitors to preregister online and pay a small fee before arriving. Originally planned for 2024, the program is pushed back — likely until mid-2025 — while Europe gets its bureaucratic ducks in a row. For 2024, don't worry about it. To read Cameron's full article on Europe this summer, visit the link in our bio.
Portrush to Belfast: Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, some Game of Thrones castle 🤷♀️ #ricksteves
Just a short walk away from Harriet House, The Riverside has so much to offer @riverside.canterbury 🍕🍻🍸🍾 #canterbury #bnbcanterbury #bnb #bnbkent #visitcanterbury #visitkent #bedandbreakfast #bednbreakfast #hotelscanterbury #hotelskent #citybreak #staycation #staycationengland #staycationkent #staycationcanterbury #stayincantebury #overnightstay #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope
Yeats grave at Drumcliffe, Sunday Bloody Sunday/Derry wall (Didju catch him, Derry), people dancing (so much of this in Europe & love to catch it 📸 💃🏻). 🦇 #ricksteves
Why is Paris our most popular city tour destination? For starters, it stands as a symbol of the finest things that culture can offer—in art, fashion, food, literature, and ideas. All that, and it’s flat-out filled with joie de vivre to boot. Go ahead, sign up for our Best of Paris in 7 Days getaway with high expectations. They’ll be exceeded. Settled in to your charming hotel home base for the week, you’ll be minutes away from Europe’s grandest sights: the masterpiece-packed Louvre and Orsay museums, the stained-glass delicacy of Sainte-Chapelle, the majesty of Versailles, bohemian Montmartre and that am-I-really-here stroll down the Champs-Elysées. With the help of your guide, you’ll do more than see Paris—you’ll truly experience it: chatting with the man who makes your crêpe, strolling among artists on Montmartre, and sniffing “zee feet of angels” in a neighborhood fromagerie. You’ll glide along the Seine, marvel at the nighttime glow of the Eiffel Tower, sip café au lait at sidewalk cafés…and struggle not to say “wow” too many times a day. And, of course, you’ll eat—very well. After all, this is the capital of cuisine. Learn more about the itinerary, read traveler reviews, and grab your spot via the link in our bio. #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #KeepOnTraveling
Galway to Westport: Falconry, Joe Darcy’s bog bounce, Driver Georgie’s bday toast during Irish coffee making class, Joe Darcy solo 🦅🍻🎵 #ricksteves
Montmartre, the hilltop Paris neighborhood, is in many ways the perfect French cliché: red-and-white checkered tablecloths, artist's easels filling petite squares, and bohemian cabarets with high-kicking cancans. The literal high point is Sacre-Cœur Basilica, from where the City of Light fans out at your feet. A century ago, Montmartre hosted a perfect storm of artistic creativity and avant-garde thinking and life on the hill was a commotion of cafés, bistros, and dance halls. Its low rents lured struggling artists whose canvases now sell for millions. Now, the hill is equal parts charm and kitsch — still vaguely small-town rustic but lots of tourists. If all you do is eat an overpriced crêpe and marvel at the views, you will have missed out on Montmartre's charm and history. Take a walk on the back streets, where a bit of village Montmartre survives. A stroll finds traces of the many people who've lived here over the years: monks stomping grapes (1200s), farmers grinding grain in windmills (1600s), dust-coated gypsum miners (1700s), Parisian liberals (1800s), Modernist painters (1900s), and all the struggling artists, dreamers, and drunkards who called Montmartre home. In 1904, a poor, unknown Spaniard named Pablo Picasso moved into an artists' abode — Le Bateau-Lavoir — which he shared with 10 others. In his studio he painted his radically modern Les Demoiselles d'Avignon — and revolutionized 20th-century art. Montmartre was once dotted with 30 windmills, used to press the monks' grapes and mill farmers' grain. The most famous is the "Red Windmill" — the Moulin Rouge dance hall. When it opened in 1889, it summed up the pleasure-seeking belle époque. Most nights, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was among the customers, busily sketching as pretty cancan girls kicked their legs. The colorful posters are among his most recognizable works. Montmartre today retains some of the untamed appeal that drew fin-de-siècle bohemians and nonconformists to its winding lanes. As you wander, you may catch an echo of the free spirits who once partied, painted, and cancanned here. #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #KeepOnTraveling #Montmartre
Travel expert Rick Steves calls THE MOST FUN AMERICAN CITY is NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana."While full of tourists, it's also bursting with culture and a contagious love of life that seems to thrive oblivious to its many visitors," Rick states on his website. "I had more fun in New Orleans than any city I've visited in the USA." Check out the full article here @ https://www.explore.com/.../reason-why-rick-steves.../ #destinationkitchen #FrenchQuarter #tours #toursofneworleans #neworleansgiftcards #staysafe #food #culinary #memorymaker #dkfoodie #tour #neworleans #fareharbor #foodtours #walkingtours #nolacocktail #walkingdinnerparty #foodie #thankyouforyoursupport #supportsmallbusiness #peacebaby #outdoordining #viator #mardigrasneworleans #dktoursnola #viatortravel #domorewithviator #ricksteves
First #ricksteves tour of the year was a raging success. Love Belgium & Holland!
Swipe to see some fun ideas for students here in Canterbury!👩🎓🍕🍗🤍 #canterbury #bnbcanterbury #bnb #bnbkent #visitcanterbury #visitkent #bedandbreakfast #bednbreakfast #hotelscanterbury #hotelskent #citybreak #staycation #staycationengland #staycationkent #staycationcanterbury #stayincantebury #overnightstay #whitstable #thingstodoinkent #guesthouse #boutiquehotel #holiday #vacation #breakfast #getaway #tlpicks #historichouses #historicgardens #ricksteves
Inishmore 🪨 🐑 🛥️ #ricksteves
Tonight on Monday Night Travel: Tonight on Monday Night Travel: First-time travelers to Spain often prioritize artsy Barcelona, cosmopolitan Madrid, and sunny Sevilla. But beyond these top spots, Spain offers enough unique regions to fill many more itineraries, and Robyn Stencil and Gabe Gunnink team up to explore these lesser-known destinations. From the fog-laced mountains of Asturias to the lush vineyards of the Rioja to handfuls of hill towns, Spain is a country with a long history and many secrets to uncover. So pour a glass of Tempranillo wine, cobble together some tapas, and join us on an adventure through the magical margins of Spain! Monday Night Travel is our live, weekly virtual show. It's free to attend but you need to register via the Monday Night Travel link in our bio. #RickSteves #KeepOnTravelin #KeepOnTraveling #MondayNightTravel
Cliffs of Moher 🌊🌬️💨 #ricksteves
Today was everything you want Ireland to be ☘️ #ricksteves
A++ Dingle hotel welcome committee, Seamus 😍 #ricksteves
Sheepdog demo in Kenmare, thru Killarney to Dingle 🐑 🐕 🪗 #ricksteves
Day 3: Dublin->Rock of Cashel->Kinsale #ricksteves
