PBS's Rick Steves' British Isles Travel Videos
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PBS's Rick Steves' British Isles Travel Videos
FIND THIS AND OVER 6,000 TRAVEL VIDEOS AT WWW.TRAVELVIDEOSTORE.COM Follow Rick to North Wales. Travel to Edinburgh in Scotland. Visit Dublin and Belfast, as well as Western Ireland. See London, Cotswold Villages, and Bath. DVD extra features: London Day Trips, Blenheim Palace, Rick's Back Door Travel Tips. BRITISH ISLES Trek along with Rick as he visits popular landmarks and discovers hidden delights throughout the British Isles. England - Take a walking tour of London's lively street fairs and relaxing pubs, then amble through Hyde Park, Greenwich and Salisbury. Breathe the good country air of Cotswold and admire its thatched villages, picturesque farms and rolling hillsides. Follow Rick into the old city of Bath, known for its archaeological treasures and the Georgian elegance of its architecture. Scotland - Pop up to Scotland for a visit to Edinburgh Castle and the ancient palace of Holyrood House, followed by a walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans at Hadrian's Wall. North Wales - Browse the beautiful countryside and majestic castles of North Wales, and enjoy a medieval banquet. Ireland - Sample Irish hospitality as Rick visits Dublin and Belfast, the urban and cultural centers of Ireland. Learn a few lessons from the region's turbulent history, its folk traditions, as well as the ancient revelations in the Book of Kells. Tour western Ireland's unspoiled lands: the Dingle Peninsula, the Aran Islands and the Gaeltachts National Parks. DVD EXTRA FEATURES London Day Trips - See the reconstruction of the Globe Theatre in London, then take a 2-hour train ride to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Take another side trip to Blackpool in North England, where beaches, boardwalks and amusement parks beckon vacationers from all over England. Blenheim Palace - Visit the stately home that was the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Blenheim is rightly famous for its magnificent tapestries and ceiling murals, an impressive library, and a wealth of historical artifacts. Rick's Back Door Travel Tips - Share some of Rick's savviest advice for travelers - from day-planning and changing currency, to using public transportation and getting around language barriers. Rick's suggestions cover basic security, packing light, and the pros and cons of traveling independently or with a tour group. His recommendations will help any traveler plan their trips wisely, while preparing them to take the unexpected in stride.
Google Video | August 17, 2006
