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15 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Slowing down to savor Burgundy's historic, scenic, and edible delights, we revel in the rich traditions of this serene region, where nature is as sophisticated as the people.
Episode 2
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
We explore the dramatic castles, prehistoric cave paintings, and prized cuisine of the Dordogne River Valley, with its unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty.
Episode 3
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Barcelona is Spain's capital of the proud and distinct region of Catalunya. With Franco's fascism now long gone, Catalan's creative and independent spirit is on a roll. Many visitors find this to be Spain's most cosmopolitan and vibrant corner.
Episode 4
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Rick explores Europe's "microstates": Powerful Vatican City, the city-state of San Marino, alpine Liechtenstein, fairy-tale Monaco, and little Andorra, high in the Pyrenees.
Episode 5
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Focusing on Switzerland's often-overlooked urban charms, we make stops in lakeside Luzern, cobbled Bern, spire-filled Zürich, and sophisticated Lausanne.
Episode 6
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
This time we're celebrating the good life in Vienna - elegant parks, romantic Danube River, imperial art collections, great music. After centuries of rule by the Habsburg family, today the people are calling the shots, and they seem to be getting it right.
Episode 7
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
To get a fair look at any country, you need to venture beyond its dominant city. Here in the Czech Republic there's a world of cultural riches and offbeat delights outside of Prague - and here, that's our focus.
Episode 8
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
At a time when Rome was just a village, it was here in Athens that the foundations of our Western civilization were laid. And today, in the mist of such a rich heritage, the vibrant capital of Greece still thrives.
Episode 9
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
The real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese - where the peninsula's wild, mountainous landscape has hosted the rise and fall of cultures for centuries.
Episode 10
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Join Rick as we taste, pedal, and cruise our way through Scandinavia's most fun-loving capital - Copenhagen.
Episode 11
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Using Copenhagen as a springboard, we'll visit the very best of Denmark, from the open-air museum at Aarhus, to the Viking ship museum in royal Roskilde, to the delightfully quaint island of Aero.
Episode 12
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Istanbul is one of the world's great cities, period. For thousands of years, this point, where East meets West, has been the crossroads of civilizations. Few places on earth have seen more history than this sprawling metropolis on the Bosporus.
Episode 13
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Episode 14
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited - Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside village.
Episode 15
Thu, Feb 19, 202626 mins
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited - Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside village.