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  1. Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back in Europe, this time with a focus on practical travel tips.0:00
  2. In this three -part special edition, we travel my favorite 2 ,000 -mile loop through Europe, splicing in all the0:06
  3. essential skills to help you travel on your own, smooth and smart.0:12
  4. ¶¶ you travel.0:58
  5. And there's a lot to enjoy, from the monuments of Rome to a Turkish bath in Istanbul, from the markets1:00
  6. of Naples to new friends in Spain, and from the scalps of the Alps to the running of the bulls1:07
  7. in Pamplona.1:14
  8. You'll want to get the most out of every mile, minute, and dollar you spend in Europe.1:14
  9. In this three -part travel skills special, we start in the Netherlands, Venture through Germany, dip into Italy, sweep through1:20
  10. Switzerland and France before finishing in England.1:28
  11. In this first episode, we start in Amsterdam, cruise the Rhine, visit Rothenburg, and finish in Munich.1:31
  12. Our main tips in this show?1:40
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  1. Settling in upon arrival and transportation, exploring Europe by car and by train.1:42
  2. We landed at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.1:49
  3. To get to Europe, Americans need only a passport, plane ticket, and money.1:52
  4. Airports are well -designed and user -friendly.1:58
  5. Notice how easy it is for English speakers to step right over that language barrier.2:01
  6. Here in Amsterdam, like most of Europe, everything's in two languages, Dutch for locals and English for everyone else.2:06
  7. And there's an information desk ready and waiting.2:15
  8. Hello.2:17
  9. Do you speak English?2:18
  10. Do you have a map, please, to go to Amsterdam?2:19
  11. I'd like to take the train to the center.2:21
  12. Okay.2:24
  13. Uh, best place to go is...2:24
  14. But even in the Netherlands, where everyone seems to speak English, it's polite to learn and use a few key2:26
  15. local words.2:31
  16. Dank u wel.2:33
  17. Bye -bye.2:34
  18. To get your cash, ATMs are the way to go.2:36
  19. They provide local currency at the best rates, quick, easy, and in English.2:40
  20. But each ATM transaction comes with a fee.2:47
  21. Minimize these fees by comparing card policies before you leave home and by taking fewer and bigger withdrawals in Europe.2:50
  22. It's just like withdrawing cash at home.2:59
  23. You just need your four -digit PIN.3:01
  24. But before you leave, let your bank know you'll be overseas, so there's no hang -up in using your card3:03
  25. over here.3:08
  26. My hotel's in the city center.3:09
  27. Getting downtown from European airports on public transportation is easy.3:11
  28. You've got options.3:15
  29. If you're packing heavy, really tired, or with a small group, a taxi can be the best value.3:17
  30. When I'm on my own and packing light, public transit, trains and buses, can be the best choice, and it's3:23
  31. far cheaper.3:29
  32. Buses are clearly marked.3:30
  33. These days, you'll buy tickets and lots of other things using machines.3:33
  34. There's always a button for English.3:37
  35. Get comfortable using your credit card and following the prompts.3:39
  36. Okay, I've got my train ticket to the center.3:47
  37. Most European airports have excellent train connections into town.3:51
  38. From Schiphol, there's a train into Amsterdam every couple of minutes.3:55
  39. And we're downtown in a snap.3:59
  40. I find Europe's big iron and glass stations evocative and impressively user -friendly.4:03
  41. Most are designed to help visitors get oriented quickly and are in or near the town center.4:09
  42. Tourist information offices are usually in the station or just out the front door.4:15
  43. As is typical in Europe, many of Amsterdam's buses and trams fan out from the train station.4:22
  44. Public transit is so convenient, many Europeans never get around to owning a car.4:28
  45. The tram drops us just a couple bridges from our hotel.4:33
  46. My hotel is near the downtown action, but peacefully situated overlooking a canal, with bikes parked out front and plenty4:37
  47. of character.4:45
  48. I pay extra for the convenience of a central location.4:45
  49. I'm Rick Steves.4:49
  50. I have a reservation.4:50
  51. You're welcome.4:51
  52. After checking in, I've got my key, and I'm set.4:53
  53. Thank you very much.4:57
  54. Thank you.4:58
  55. Enjoy your stay.4:58
  56. Okay, now that we're settled in, our next challenge, overcoming jet lag.4:59
  57. Don't take a nap.5:04
  58. Jet lag hates bright light, fresh air, and exercise.5:05
  59. Get out and walk.5:08
  60. I kick off my trips with a welcome -to -Europe stroll.5:09
  61. Having changed money, we're ready to dive into the city.5:13
  62. While credit cards are widely accepted, I find things just go better with hard cash.5:16
  63. And many merchants prefer cash.5:22
  64. The euro is the currency used throughout most of the continent.5:25
  65. Over 300 million Europeans have the same coins jangling in their pockets.5:28
  66. Every corner of Europe comes with a unique flavor and cultural surprises.5:33
  67. Small as beautiful Holland feels quintessentially Dutch.5:39
  68. It's charming, with characteristic gables, delightful bridges, floating parties, and bikes everywhere.5:43
  69. It's clever.5:53
  70. Check out the three -story bicycle garage.5:54
  71. And it's occasionally shocking.5:57
  72. Prepare for some differences.6:00
  73. curbside urinals, prostitutes who work like small business people, unionized, taxed, and regulated, and coffee shops that sell marijuana.6:02
  74. I've enjoyed how, especially when I venture out of my comfort zone, travel has changed my outlook.6:13
  75. When other societies tackle problems we struggle with differently than we do, I try to understand their reasoning.6:19
  76. For decades now, the Dutch have found that the most pragmatic approach to marijuana use is to take the crime6:25
  77. out of the equation and regulate it.6:31
  78. With an open mind and a wide -eyed curiosity in your travels, you'll have more fun, and you'll take home6:35
  79. my favorite souvenir, a broader perspective.6:41
  80. We're heading off on our swing through the best of Europe.6:45
  81. Our first stop will be the Rhine, and we'll be riding the rails.6:48
  82. We're leaving from Amsterdam's Central Station.6:51
  83. Be aware, many cities have more than one station.6:55
  84. Paris and London must have five or six each.6:58
  85. We're leaving from Amsterdam Central as opposed to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.7:00
  86. Stations and tickets are clearly marked, so if you know to look, it's no big deal.7:04
  87. Trains work the same all over Europe.7:08
  88. Ticket windows handle your ticket and reservation needs.7:11
  89. Be sure, when necessary, that your ticket or your rail pass is validated before boarding.7:14
  90. Ask for advice at the quick question info booth or from uniformed conductors on the tracks.7:20
  91. Many express trains require an advanced reservation.7:26
  92. It's smart to ask.7:29
  93. I have no reservation, no problem?7:31
  94. There's no problem.7:33
  95. Good.7:34
  96. Every station has departure boards listing all the trains leaving from that station on a particular day.7:34
  97. The big, constantly changing, trains -departing -imminently board displays precisely what's happening in the next hour or so.7:40
  98. Whatever the language, you'll always find the same columns.7:48
  99. Departure time, stops en route, destination, which track, and if it's late.7:52
  100. For instance, the 1420 train heading through Heidelberg to Klagenfurt is leaving from track 12, and it's five minutes late.7:57
  101. Train composition charts on the platform show the order of cars starting with the engine.8:10
  102. You'll see first class, the dining car, and second class.8:14
  103. With this chart, you'll also know where to wait on the platform so that when the train stops, you're already8:18
  104. positioned to step right onto your car.8:23
  105. Be aware, some trains pick up and drop cars as they go.8:26
  106. Individual cars are marked, where they're going, first or second class.8:31
  107. Icons indicate this is a quiet car, and smoking is never allowed.8:35
  108. Once inside, little signs above each seat make it clear which seats are reserved and for which stretch of the8:40
  109. route they're occupied.8:45
  110. Once you're settled, you'll spend a lot of time en route.8:48
  111. Do what you can on the train to save up time off the train.8:51
  112. Read.8:55
  113. Listen to audio files relating to your travels.8:56
  114. Write your journal or e -mails.8:59
  115. Eat.9:01
  116. And sleep.9:02
  117. Tablets are great for readers packing light.9:04
  118. Meet people.9:07
  119. Strike up conversations.9:08
  120. Information boards announce the upcoming stop and details about the ride.9:10
  121. While cars come with a bag storage area, for peace of mind, I like to keep my bag in the9:15
  122. rack just above my seat.9:20
  123. You'll pay 50 % extra per kilometer to travel first class.9:22
  124. First class is cushier, generally three seats across, less crowded, and occupied by people who figured it was worth paying9:26
  125. the 50 % extra for the added privacy and comfort.9:34
  126. Second class comes with four seats across and more people.9:37
  127. Today's trains are so comfortable in Europe that the new second class feels as slick as the old first class.9:42
  128. Trains generally have a mix of open seating and more private compartments.9:49
  129. Nearly every train has both first - and second -class cars, each going precisely the same speed.9:55
  130. If you're on a budget, second class is just fine.10:01
  131. But we're traveling with rail passes.10:04
  132. They come in first class, forced luxury.10:06
  133. No more windmills.10:09
  134. I think we're in Germany now, but in today's Europe, it's hard to know when you've crossed a border.10:11
  135. Today's goal?10:16
  136. Visit a great German city, cruise the most scenic hour of the Rhine River, and check into a hotel in10:17
  137. my favorite medieval Rhine village.10:23
  138. A full itinerary like this is perfectly doable if you use schedules smartly.10:25
  139. Consider stopovers along your route.10:31
  140. While we're heading for the villages of the Rhine Gorge, our fast train stops in Cologne, and it's worth popping10:33
  141. out for a quick look.10:39
  142. Checking the departure schedule, I see there's a train every hour.10:41
  143. We'll catch the 1453 to Koblenz.10:45
  144. Remember, schedules in Europe use the 24 -hour clock.10:49
  145. Anything over 12, subtract 12 and add p .m.10:52
  146. 1453, 14 minus 12, that would be 253 p .m.10:57
  147. That gives us about an hour for some fun in Cologne.11:02
  148. Let's go.11:05
  149. When stopping to sightsee between hotels, I lock up my bag at the train station.11:07
  150. Many stations have the standard, safe, coin -operated lockers.11:11
  151. Some are getting pretty high -tech.11:17
  152. Here's another example of automation.11:19
  153. With a few coins and following the prompts, our bag gets taken away and safely stored who knows where.11:21
  154. Literally just out the door of the station towers the majestic Cologne Cathedral.11:30
  155. It's an awe -inspiring 500 feet high.11:36
  156. Just steps away, an old Roman gate still stands, reminding the modern city of its ancient heritage.11:41
  157. And its main street, now a thriving pedestrian mall, gives a sense of the dynamism of Germany today.11:48
  158. Back at the station, I check in with the trains departing imminently bored.11:55
  159. There's our train, 1453, to Koblenz, track 7, and on time.12:00
  160. After a short ride to Koblenz, we change to our last train, the milk run to our Rhine village, St.12:09
  161. Goar.12:15
  162. Europe's express trains, like the ones we caught this morning, make the big city leaps quickly.12:16
  163. The little local trains, like this one, take it from there.12:22
  164. We've reached Germany's castle country.12:26
  165. The hulks of ruined castles, standing high above spindly towns, fill the romantic Rhine gorge with legends and history.12:28
  166. The old town of St.12:38
  167. Goar sits under the river's mightiest castle, The castle overlooks the town with a commanding view of the Rhine and12:39
  168. all its traffic.12:48
  169. St.12:52
  170. Gorr is the departure point for our Rhine cruise.12:53
  171. Today, we're cruising just my favorite hour of the Rhine, which is from here to the town of Bacharach.12:57
  172. The Rhine's always been busy with trade.13:03
  173. Back when roads were too dangerous, merchants shipped their goods to market up and down rivers.13:06
  174. Robber barren castles like these were built to levy tolls.13:12
  175. Good guidebooks help make the sites meaningful for the whole family.13:17
  176. Researching and writing guidebooks is my main work, and to me, guidebooks are $20 tools for $3 ,000 experiences.13:22
  177. I've found that if you equip yourself with good information, whether in print or digital, and expect yourself to travel13:30
  178. smart, you will.13:36
  179. Guidebooks also recommend memorable places to spend the night, like Baccarat, and good places to eat, drink, and stay, like13:40
  180. Hotel Kranenturm, which I booked by e -mail a month ago.13:47
  181. This hotel was the Kranenturm.13:51
  182. That means crane tower.13:54
  183. About 500 years ago, riverboats loaded down with kegs of wine couldn't get past the rapids out here.13:58
  184. So, with the help of cranes on this tower, they unloaded their kegs, carried them around, and continued their journey.14:04
  185. And in the sleepy villages along the river, you'll find Rhine wine is still the lifeblood of these communities.14:11
  186. Wherever grapes are grown, vintners like Frau Bastian are eager to share the fruits of their labor.14:18
  187. Her teaching aid?14:24
  188. A wheel of 15 family wines.14:25
  189. And we're in for a tasty education.14:28
  190. This is a Riesling.14:31
  191. It is.14:32
  192. And all of these 15 wines are from this valley.14:32
  193. They are all from the valley, within walking distance.14:36
  194. Using Frau Bastian's wheel is a convivial way to share opinions and gain knowledge.14:38
  195. Yeah, Habtroken.14:46
  196. You know, after years of tasting wine in Germany, the basic thing to learn, I've found, is the three key14:47
  197. words.14:52
  198. Troken is dry, Habtroken is half -dry, and Süß, that's sweet.14:53
  199. This is Habtroken.14:58
  200. There's so much more to learn.15:00
  201. You can travel forever, and it never gets old.15:01
  202. Perfect.15:04
  203. All right, cheers.15:04
  204. And all over Europe, wine tasting is a fun way to meet fellow travelers and make friends, one of the15:06
  205. most important travel skills.15:13
  206. We're leaving the Rhineland for Bavaria, Europe's laced together by an efficient train system hard for most Americans to imagine.15:19
  207. And with our year rail pass, we've got free run of it.15:27
  208. European rail passes come in many versions.15:31
  209. While these are pretty expensive, For certain itineraries, they can be of great value.15:34
  210. Passes give you unlimited train travel from anywhere from one country to most of Europe.15:38
  211. To cover this three -week, 2 ,000 -mile trip economically, we chose a train pass covering just the countries we're15:44
  212. visiting.15:50
  213. It gives us 10 rail travel days to be used within a two -month window.15:51
  214. Our destination today, Rothenburg, is pretty remote, so getting there requires two train changes.15:56
  215. Again, if you're uncertain, ask for help.16:02
  216. conductors are happy to assist confused tourists.16:05
  217. In Germany, connections are synchronized.16:08
  218. Changing trains is often just a matter of checking the schedule, switching platforms, and hopping into an awaiting car.16:11
  219. Rothenburg is Germany's medieval wonder town.16:22
  220. Even with tourist crowds turning it into a half -timbered theme park in the summer, I love this place.16:25
  221. Well, it can be packed with tour groups during the day.16:34
  222. In the evening, they're back in the big city, and the town's all yours.16:37
  223. Those who spend the night enjoy the medieval magic of this otherwise touristy place in relative peace.16:42
  224. To stretch your sightseeing day and mix in some information at the same time, catch an evening tour.16:49
  225. Who was on the very bottom of the social scale?16:55
  226. Gravedigger was the second lowest.17:00
  227. The lowest was the executioner.17:02
  228. The hangman was on the very bottom of the social scale.17:05
  229. And the gravedigger was the second lowest.17:10
  230. And they liked to work together, these two.17:12
  231. They had the same clients.17:17
  232. Rotenberg's Night Watchman tour goes each evening at 8 o 'clock.17:21
  233. And all's well.17:24
  234. Germany's romantic road, the next leg of our journey, can't be done by train.17:31
  235. It's best explored by rental car.17:35
  236. We'll have this car for two days and drop it in Munich.17:37
  237. You can arrange your car rental before leaving home.17:44
  238. Prices vary dramatically from month to month, country to country, and from company to company, so shop around.17:47
  239. Even if you don't plan on driving, bring your license.17:53
  240. Your American license generally works just fine.17:56
  241. It's fun, and it's easy, to rent a car on a whim.17:59
  242. And with your own wheels, you can get to more remote places, like the monastery at Andes.18:04
  243. Because it's easily accessible only by car, it has fewer tourists and more locals.18:12
  244. The stately church stands as it has for centuries.18:18
  245. Its Baroque interior both stirs the soul and stokes the appetite.18:22
  246. The monks here nurture a heritage of brewing a heavenly beer, and it's served by the leader.18:28
  247. The hearty meals also come in medieval proportions.18:36
  248. Like many beer halls, the food's perfectly Bavarian.18:40
  249. When I'm far from home, I become a cultural chameleon.18:46
  250. In England, I actually fancy a spot of tea.18:48
  251. Here in Germany, it's got to be sauerkraut, big pretzels, beautiful radishes, knuckle of pork, and a great big beer.18:52
  252. By the way, don't drink and drive.19:00
  253. I'm done driving for the day.19:02
  254. Permissible alcohol levels are extremely low throughout Europe, and penalties are severe.19:04
  255. beer.19:08
  256. There's nothing exotic about driving in Europe.19:16
  257. While the British drive on the left, everyone on the continent drives on the same side as we do in19:19
  258. the USA.19:24
  259. Filling the tank here, whether diesel or gas, is like filling the tank back home, except it's euros in liters19:25
  260. rather than dollars in gallons.19:31
  261. Figure four liters per gallon.19:34
  262. Don't overreact to Europe's high cost of gas.19:36
  263. Over here, cars get great mileage and distances are short.19:39
  264. Rental cars come with a basic insurance policy, but the deductible can be really high.19:46
  265. You can pay extra for zero deductible, for your peace of mind.19:51
  266. But first, check with your insurance company at home to see how well you're already covered in Europe.19:55
  267. When driving, to cover long distances in a hurry, use the freeway.20:00
  268. This is Germany's Autobahn.20:04
  269. Like most of Europe, Germany's laced with these super freeways.20:07
  270. And around here, fast driving is considered a civil liberty.20:11
  271. On the Autobahn, you'll learn quickly the fast lane is used only for passing.20:15
  272. Cruise in the left lane, and you'll have a Mercedes up your tailpipe.20:20
  273. Here and throughout Northern Europe, the autobahn is toll -free.20:27
  274. In France and countries south of Germany, these super freeways usually come with tolls.20:31
  275. Learn some navigation basics.20:36
  276. In Germany, Zentrum means center.20:38
  277. A giant letter P means parking.20:41
  278. And this icon means autobahn.20:44
  279. Color -coding and arrows point you in the right direction.20:47
  280. And while many travelers go through their entire trips thinking all roads lead to the town of Ausfarten, Ausfahrt is20:52
  281. German for exit.20:59
  282. This sign means traffic circle or roundabout.21:02
  283. Merge safely into the circle and take the exit for the direction you're heading.21:05
  284. If you're not sure, relax, take an extra loop, and explore your options.21:10
  285. Entering a new town, this is Dinkelspiel, it's safe to assume the church spire marks the center and the tourist21:20
  286. office is nearby.21:26
  287. Old town centers are increasingly difficult to drive in.21:27
  288. One -way streets are closed to cars entirely.21:30
  289. Drive as close as you can and find a place to park.21:34
  290. Confirm you're parked legally.21:38
  291. Your time's valuable.21:40
  292. Just pay to park.21:41
  293. Know the key road symbols.21:43
  294. They're the same throughout Europe.21:45
  295. No parking any time.21:46
  296. No traffic allowed.21:48
  297. Wrong way, don't enter.21:50
  298. This means no cars or bikes from 8 till midnight.21:52
  299. No passing.21:56
  300. and you know this one.21:57
  301. Make educated guesses.22:00
  302. With this one, be ready for anything.22:02
  303. I navigate by town names because road numbers on maps often don't match the signs.22:05
  304. Distances and speeds are in kilometers.22:11
  305. On this road, 80 kilometers an hour.22:14
  306. A kilometer is six -tenths of a mile.22:20
  307. To change to miles, cut the kilometers in half, add back 10 % of the original.22:23
  308. So 80 kilometers per hour would be 40 plus 8, 48 miles per hour.22:27
  309. Beware, photo speed traps can be really expensive, and those with rental cars are billed by mail.22:34
  310. Save time and avoid wasted car rental days by picking up and dropping off your car in different cities, like22:40
  311. Rothenburg and Munich.22:47
  312. When using a bigger company with many ranches, you can generally do this anywhere in the same country for no22:49
  313. extra charge.22:55
  314. While dropping a cart in a different country usually comes with a high fee, it can also be a great22:56
  315. convenience.23:01
  316. Without our wheels, we're back to riding the rails.23:03
  317. We're at the Munich train station, and it's about time to say auf Wiedersehen to Germany.23:06
  318. Our next stop is Venice.23:11
  319. With Europe's many discount airlines, it's often cheaper to fly than to take the train.23:15
  320. Before taking any long surface trip, I look into flying.23:19
  321. Still, I enjoy the romance and the adventure of a night train.23:23
  322. Sleeping cars require reservations.23:28
  323. A conductor checks your ticket as you board.23:30
  324. By taking the night train, you do miss a little scenery, but you more than make up for that by23:33
  325. gaining an entire extra day for sightseeing.23:38
  326. I'd take an extra day exploring Venice over any train ride.23:41
  327. Cheap couchettes are co -ed and come with bunk beds.23:45
  328. For less than the cost of a simple hotel bed, you get your own bunk with clean linen, a locking23:48
  329. door, and an attendant who monitors who comes and goes as you sleep.23:53
  330. Is everything okay?23:58
  331. Alles sehr gut.24:00
  332. Good night?24:01
  333. Good nacht?24:02
  334. Okay.24:03
  335. Bye.24:04
  336. Bye -bye.24:04
  337. In the morning, we'll be cruising the Grand Canal in Venice.24:06
  338. Thanks for traveling with us, and join us next time for part two of our three -part travel skills special.24:10
  339. Until then, I'm Rick Steves.24:17
  340. Keep on traveling.24:19
  341. and gute Nacht.24:20
  342. Okay.24:25
  343. This is no pillow this time.24:27
  344. Okay.24:28
  345. Zum Wohl.24:33
  346. Oh, baby, this is mine.24:34
  347. Oh, okay.24:36
  348. Yeah.24:38
  349. Does the wine really matter?24:42
  350. Your mic isn't close enough.24:46
  351. You've got to pin it up higher.24:48

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