Name: Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa
Uploaded: 2019-12-04T00:04:30.000Z
Description: With an investigative reporting background, Rudy Maxa uses his techniques in traveling the world. Join him as he discovers all sorts of countries and cities.

With an investigative reporting background, Rudy Maxa uses his techniques in traveling the world. Join him as he discovers all sorts of countries and cities.

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Napels and the Amalfi Coast

Rudy is in the city where all roads lead - Roma. We begin in ancient Rome - the Forum, Palatine Hill, Colosseum, and Baths of Caracalla. Then we explore modern Roman life on the streets and in cafes, pizzerias and gelaterias.

Rome

The city of canals. Tour Piazza San Marco and the Basilica of San Marco. Visit a mask shop then boat to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.

Venice

We're off to the Italian Riviera seeking la dolce vita in one of the world's most romantic places. With death-defying cliffs and beaches that shimmer like jewels, the Riviera is as stunning a coastline as anywhere in Europe.

Genoa and the Italian Riviera

In this glorious city, rich in art, Rudy brings the Renaissance to life. We visit the great museums - the Uffizi, Bargello, and Accademia, as well as the landmarks of the Renaissance - the Duomo, Bapistery and Giotto's Tower.

Florence

Castles, vineyards, walled cities and a fierce medieval rivalry that lingers today - we're out for an adventure in the Italian hill towns.

Hill Towns of Tuscany and Umbria

Sun, olive trees and cicadas - we're in the heart of France. With our base in the sleepy town of St. Remy, we make forays into the villages, countryside and cities of Provence.

Provence

Paris

London

The countryside outside of London echoes with storybook images. Around every hedgerow are mythic castles, ruined abbeys and prehistoric monuments. This time, we leave London and stop at Hampton Court, where Henry VIII wooed Anne Boleyn.

Out of London

Home to the world's best chocolate; order and sample one of the world's best beers.

Brussels and Belgium

Rudy's tour of Holland makes it clear why the land so inspired the Dutch Masters.

Amsterdam and the Netherlands

Copenhagen and Denmark

While Athens sprawls, its historic core survives. After climbing the majestic Acropolis, rowing the Plaka, and cheering Greece's best folk dancers, we take some easy trips outside the city.

Athens and the Peloponnese

A tour of Greece's 1,400 islands including the islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Delos.

Greek Islands

From Nice to St. Tropez, we drop in on the hot spots along the Mediterranean's famous Cote d'Azur. Based in lively Nice, we visit the local beaches and superb modern art museums featuring works by Matisse, Picasso and Signac.

French Riviera

The Burgundy region boasts top French wines, romantic canals, Romanesque churches and some of France's most renowned cuisine. We base in the small town of Beaune and learn about its history of winemaking.

France's Burgundy and Loire Regions

With world-class cultural sites, dynamic new architecture and unstoppable energy, Berlin is a city on the move; visiting the the ancient treasures of the Pergamon and the Egyptian museum, German Expressionism at the Neue Nationalgalerie.

Berlin

Munich and Bavaria

Salzburg and the Lakes District

Vienna and the Danube

Milan is known as the design and style mecca; lakeside villas on Lake Como.

Milan and Lake Como

We wend our way across this largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Once the hub of the ancient world, Sicily offers up a vibrant, sun-soaked brew of history, tradition and intense cultural pride.

Sicily

Classical Europe Ancient Greece and Rome

Travelers adore Italy, and Italy adores the Renaissance. In this half-hour, we follow Western Europe's transition from medieval to modern times by exploring the arts and ambiance of that vibrant period.

Renaissance Europe

A key attraction of travel in Europe is that 30 minutes outside of any city there lurks a getaway, a quiet spot to catch one's breath. In this program, we explore a few such magic places.

Europe's Getaways

Galway is the fastest growing city on the Emerald Isle; the fabled Aran Islands; the prehistoric stone fort of Dun Aengus; the forests of Killarney; Dingle Peninsula.

Ireland's West Coast

The Malahide Castle south of Dublin; Tara, the home of the Irish high kings; the folk park in Ulster.

Dublin and Beyond

Germany's Romantic Road

For centuries the Rhine has been a natural border and the main route for trade, people and ideas. We start in the ancient Roman city of Trier and travel up the Mosel River visiting vineyards and ancient castles.

Germany's Rhine and Mosel Rivers

Bologna & Emilia Romagna

Veneto is the vacation destination of the Venetian elite; alpine villages of the Dolomites.

Italy's Veneto & Dolomites

Prague & Budapest

A 400-year-old ship; a bar made of ice; an island that houses 2000 windmills; the art of glass-blowing.

Stockholm & Sweden

A castle in Salzburg, Austria; Maulbronn Abbey in Southern Germany; the importance of waterways during medieval times.

Oslo & Norway

Picking the perfect flute for a glass of champagne; a meal at a 19th-century mansion.

France's Champagne Region

The city of Rouen; cider and cheese; the site of the D-Day invasion.

France's Normandy

Medieval Europe

London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. A European city bustles--it's a hub of commerce and the arts, energy, surprise, and international flavor. Where do you start if you have just 24-hours?

Four Great Cities of Europe

We conjure a bit of magic when we visit the Georgian city of Bath and follow tales of Camelot into South Wales. In Bath, we marvel at ancient Roman spas and peek into the high society of Jane Austen's day.

Bath and South Wales

Edinburgh and Scotland

A Mediterranean marvel, Barcelona simmers with beautiful beaches, medieval mazes, eye popping art and hypnotic architecture. From tapas bars, to surrealist art, to Modernist structures, we'll feast on Barcelona's delights.

Barcelona and Costa Brava

The Spanish capital Madrid welcomes us with grand plazas and sparkling fountains. First stop is the Prado, one of Europe's great museums and home to Goya, El Greco and Velázquez.

Madrid

From a fairy tale fortress to the gentle Pyrenees, Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of this magical region. We tour the largest fortress in Europe, Carcassonne, and sample the local stew, Cassoulet.

France's Carcassonne and the Pyrenees

The world's finest wines, sweeping vineyards and fine food couple with a river valley dotted with castles. We sample the best Bordeaux then cruise the lovely Dordogne and Lot rivers with stops at chateaux, ancient watermills, and perched villages.

France's Bordeaux and the Dordogne

The Swiss Alps reverberate with cowbells, accordions, and laughter. We make our home base in the year-round playground of Interlaken, the "town between two lakes". We sail across glacial Lake Brienz, famous for its beautiful woodcarving.

Switzerland and the Alps

Hot-spiced cider and strains of "O Tannenbaum" warm our hearts as we head to Europe for Christmas. Switzerland has a special glow this time of year and we find plenty of good cheer in the bright Christmas markets and toasty ski lodges.

Alpine Christmas

Emperor Hadrian's villa; wine and lakes of the Alban Hills; ancient seaport of Ostia; olive oil pressing; Rome's ring road.

Rome Day Trips

Europe's best kept secret, the Croatian coast of Dalmatia dazzles with stunning white stone cities and azure waters. We begin in Dubrovnik, then island hop up the coast, snorkeling, swimming, sunning and reveling in the scenery.

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

We can jet to Europe in a day and visit four cities in less than a week. It's great to take your time but sometimes you only have a day to visit. How can you be part of the international jet set and still get a taste of "old" Europe?

Four Great Cities II

As more travelers return to Europe for multiple visits, many are on the lookout for another dimension in travel. Occasionally they want to skip historical sights and museums in favor of a trip--or a day--just for fun.

Europe Just For Fun

For a totally different view of Europe, Rudy shows smart travelers how to organize a trip around a theme. Rudy discovers surprising and fresh takes on Europe as he sets out on a music lover's tour.

A Music Lover's Europe

The cultures of the Pacific converge on the breathtaking islands of Hawaii. This trip Rudy begins on Maui, where he braves the twisting road to Hana with its cascading waterfalls and tropical splendor.

Maui & Hawaii's Big Island

Sunning, swimming, surfing and boating at Waikiki Beach are just the start in Honolulu. Rudy explores Hawaii's Polynesian roots at the venerable Bishop Museum, remembers WWII history at Pearl Harbor, and pays homage to King Kamehameha.

Oahu & Kauai

The port city of San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, and the city's new Asian Art Museum a must-see. We get savvy on sourdough and tour notorious Alcatraz Island.

San Francisco

A hip, happening urban center surrounded by natural beauty, Seattle combines city life with the great outdoors. Rudy explores the vibrant downtown, samples microbrews and lattes, noses around Seattle's neighborhoods and hops aboard a ferry.

Seattle

Vancouver mixes European heritage and Asian cultures; temperate rain forest; gondola ride; ferry ride to Victoria.

Vancouver & Victoria, British Columbia

From tai chi in the parks and teahouses to market madness and acrobats, Shanghai exudes tradition and modernity.

Shanghai

We get a Pacific Rim rush when we visit energetic, ever-changing Hong Kong. On a famous Star Ferry, Rudy savors one of the most majestic skylines on earth.

Hong Kong

Australia's stunning metropolis, Sydney seduces with its glorious harbor, carefree attitude and sunny beaches. From the Opera house to the Harbor Bridge to Circular Quay Rudy basks in the sights along the harbor.

Sydney, Australia

Sun-washed beaches, chic beachside towns, cliffs and rainforests and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is the ultimate outdoor adventure.

Queensland, Australia

The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor. The vast vineyards of Marlborough helped bring this country's wines to the world stage.

New Zealand's South Island

With spectacular seismic activity, fascinating plant and animal life, and to-die-for natural beauty, New Zealand is a traveler's dream.

New Zealand's North Island

Guadalajara is alive with the music of mariachis, flowers, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Rudy explores the rich history and culture of "The Most Mexican of Cities."

Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta

Mexico City, the world's largest metropolis, is modern, crowded, cosmopolitan, and steeped in tradition. Rudy begins with Mexico's ancient roots just outside the city at pre-Aztec Teotihuacán.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa

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