Rick Steves' Europe — Season 1, Episode 15: Travel Skills Special (2)

Episode synopsis

Beautifully filmed on location, this 3-part, 90-minute special distills Rick's 25 years of travel experience into practical tips on: planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe, and more. In this second of three shows focusing on travel skills, we'll visit Venice, Siena, and the Cinque Terre in Italy to learn about trip planning, packing, safety, and — perhaps the most rewarding skill of all — connecting with the locals. Going beyond the sights, Rick shares some practical tips to help make European travel fun and hassle-free.

About Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Portugal's Heartland
• E2Paris: Grand and Intimate
• E3South England: Dover to Land's End
• E4Heart of England and South Wales
• E5Caesar's Rome
• E6Germany's Black Forest and Cologne
• E7Scotland's Islands and Highlands
• E8Surprising Bulgaria
• E9Rome: Baroque, After Dark
• E10Eastern Turkey
• E11London: Royal and Rambunctious
• E12Slovenia and Croatia