For a different view of Europe, you might consider a river cruise. From Paris to Le Havre in Normandy and back is filled with unbelievable scenery, food, and history. Jack Baumann relates what you can expect on a river cruise in France. [00:23] What do you see and expect on a river cruise from Paris to LeHavre?[03:36] Food on the river cruise[04:32] Stops on the river cruise[07:38] Conflans-Sainte-Honorine[07:59] Auvers-sur-Oise (Van Gogh)[08:46] Normandy-cows, climate, language[11:26] Rouen (Richard the Lion-Hearted, Joan of Arc)[13:39] Jumièges Abbey[15:20] Le Havre (historic harbor)[16:48] Arromanches[22:51] Vernon (Old Mill)[24:14] ParisDream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-VacationSeason 1: Episode 19#travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide #seineriver  #Normandy  #France  #joanofarc  #Paris  #lehavre  #vangogh  #cheese   #rouen    #omahabeach   #arromanches #vernonfrance # JumiègesAbbey

Ancient volcanoes that are now lakes form the basis for unbelievable scenery and a great winemaking region near Rome. While Castelli Romani is also known for being the summer residence of the Pope, the region boasts quiet villages, festival celebrations, a moderate summer climate, and succulent strawberries.[00:39] Overview of the areaLocationTopographyHow to get there[04:45] Why the area is famousStrawberriesPapal vacation homeCooler summer climateVillages and festivals[08:32] Don't be fooled by the name Roman Castles [09:45] What is there to do?Eat (check out this view), drink, be merry, and enjoy Italian culture and hospitalityNemiWine festival: Borgo diVino[23:06] A tour with Castelli Romani on the itineraryDream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-VacationSeason 1: Episode 18#travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide #Rome  #Vatican  #Pope  #wine  #CastelliRomani  #volacano  #papalsummerhome  #strawberries #BorgodiVino #Nemi

Rome is a destination full of excitement, history, and culture. There is so much to see in the eternal city where do you begin? Well, that's why there is Guidester! Jack Baumann relates what you can expect as an American tourist in Italy.[01:10] Getting into Italy in a pandemic. What do you have to have and do?[03:48] What do you do when your room reservations fall through? This is what Jack did.The Theater of PompeyTestaccio neighborhood-Velavevodetto[11:19] Typical Italian DayCafePantheonPiazza Navona[13:20] Time for Lunch Interlude[15:12] The Appian WayCatacombs of San Sebastiano[20:24] Time for DinnerDon't forget the AperitivoWhat time is dinner, I'm hungry![21:21] What's on the docket for tomorrow and the next several days?ColiseumPrivate tour of the VaticanHadrian's Villa[28:29] Exchange Rate[31:06] Summing up the day/sites. DON"T MISS THE SUNSET at San Gianicolo!Dream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-VacationSeason 1: Episode 4#travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide #Rome  #Vatican  #Pope  #Coliseum  #StPetersBasilica  #basilica  #StPaul  #PopeJohnPaul   #PopeJohnPaulII   #VaticanII   #moped   #scooter   #Romanempire   #Constantine   #Caesar   #emperor   #cathedral   #mosaics   #VaticanCity   #Pantheon #Hadriansvilla #PiazzaNavona #TheaterofPompey #Velavevodetto

The Appian Way is the oldest road in Rome and one of the oldest continuously used roads in the entire world. What makes this road so special? What is the history that has captivated people for over 2500 years? Why is this one of Jack's favorite places to visit and eat dinner?[00:43] The Pines of the Appian Way (music)[02:33] All Roads Lead to Rome Especially this One!HistoryMonumentsOld ChurchesCatacombs of San SebastianCecilia MetellaThe Eternal City: imperium sine fine – an empire without end from Virgil's epic poem The Aeneid [10:48] Dinner on the Appian WayBaciThe 300 Year Old VillaArtifactsDream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-VacationSeason 1: Episode 16#travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide #Rome  #Vatican  #Pope  #Coliseum  #StPetersBasilica  #basilica     #Romanempire   #Constantine   #Caesar   #emperor   #cathedral      #Pantheon #Appianway #Romanroad #Villa #PinesoftheAppianWay #Respighi #Augustus #Romulus #Remus #romulusandremus #CeciliaMetella #sansebastiancatacombs

The Rock. The name has been used in movies, as an actor's nickname, and even the destination as a logo for an insurance company. Gibraltar is the original rock in southern Spain and has a deep heritage and long-standing point of being a strategic location at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. [01:47] Significance of Gibraltar[03:40] Fortifications[04:51] Thumbnail Sketch of the History-The Rock Changes Hands[07:47] The town at the bottom of Gibraltar[08:48] Climate[09:51] The Barbary Macaque or Barbary Apes[10:18] Sights to SeeTop via cable carGibraltar Nature ReserveSt. Michael's CaveMoorish CastleMediterranean StepsDream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-VacationSeason 1: Episode 15#travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide #Gibraltar #VacationEurope #British #monkeys #Spain #isthmus #mediterranean #BarbaryApes #stmichaelscave #moorishcastle #MediterraneanSteps #wwII

We take travel for granted in today's world. Way back in the day (a.k.a. The Ancient World), weekend getaways, day trips, and to a degree business trips did not even cross the minds of the people. Who did travel? Why did they travel? How did they travel? These are all questions that are answered in this episode. [00:20] Introduction[04:12] What did travel actually mean and who was traveling?wealthy elitesmerchant classcommon people (rare)military[05:35] Importance of the Roman Road System[07:57] Why did people travel?DiplomacyTradeSettling/Starting Disputes or WarsPilgrimage[12:29] Connection of Modern and Ancient Road Systems[14:46] Example of Travel[20:24] Insurance Coverage for Ancient Travel[23:27] When did people travel?[23:58] Where people traveled?[25:57] Back-Up the Chariot: What's the Nitty Gritty on the Roads and the Sites Along the Way?ConstructionFunerary Guilds & Burial Mounds[32:58] Final ThoughtsDream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-Vacation#travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide #ancientworld #romans #romanroads #alexanderthegreat #caesar #Appianway #juliuscaesar #augustuscaesar #Alexandria #Carthage #London #Gibraltor #punicwarsSeason 1: Episode 14

This isn't your Hot Springs, Arkansas thermal bath area. Budapest is known as the city spas as it boasts more hot springs and medicinal baths than any capital city in the world![02:46] Bath Crazy "Budapesht" not Budapest.[05:39] The Skinny on Thermal Baths120 Hot SpringsRomans and the Turks[09:10] These are spas, but this isn't a Vic Tanney Health Spa - it's much much better!SpartiesRooftop Communal Hot TubSzéchenyi Baths-18 pools, 15 of which are spring-fed thermal poolsGellért Baths-most photographed spa in HungaryKirály Baths-officially the oldest, built in the second half of the 16th centuryRudas Baths-Turkish dome and octagonal pool[16:11] How to bath in a culturally correct wayShower, don't soak too long, shower, mineral baths, shower, sauna, shower, steam rooms, ice-cold pool, shower, do it again![22:15] Favorite Bath and the Cost $[25:54] Family Friendly?Dream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-VacationSeason 1: Episode 13#travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide #Turkishbaths #Hungary #Budapest #Mineralbaths #Rudasbaths #GellertBaths #SzéchenyiBaths #KirályBaths #Romans #hottubs #architecture #parisoftheeast #cityofspas #thermalbaths #aquatherapy #sauna #steamroom #Brahms #Hungariandances

Istria is not a country but probably could be. It is part of three countries and offers a merging of cultures, food, history, language, and style. Michael Cross is our guest from Istria where his mother was born. He is part of the Italian Community of St. Louis and provides an understanding of the richness of this often-overlooked peninsula in the Adriatic Sea with a climate like San Diego.Dream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-VacationSeason 1: Episode 12#Istira #Italy #Croatia #Slovenia #Beaches #Pula #Rovinj #Trieste #AdriaticSea #Romanruins #Colosseum #Truffleoil #Muggia #Dalmatia #Vineyards #Venice #Italian #Croatian #Venice #Umag #Labin #Romans #Rovigno #Rovinj #Parenzo #Porec #Calamari #Bacalao #Fish #Pasta #Mediterranian #TreatyofParis #travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide

The Isle of Skye is Scotland's top bucket list destination. One thing about Skye that will leave a lasting impression on you is the scenery. Just driving around, you can see many of Skye’s most majestic geological features, such as the Quiraing and Cuillin.  But be sure to take your sturdiest of boots and explore these unique sights on foot for real rewards.[01:13] Isle of Skye Overview-Where is it and what is there to seeHebridesCuillin HillsCairngorms National Park[06:47] What's so important about the Isle of Skye[08:52] The Must SeesQuiraingDunvegan CastleBlack CuillinsFairy PoolsEilean Donan Castle[14:42] Historical & Cultural AspectsPicts and CaledoniansClansUse of MacBonnie Prince CharlieSkye Boat SongKilt[21:51] Pop Culture ConnectionJessica Brockmole’s ‘Letters from Skye'Virginia Woolf’s ‘To the Lighthouse'Outlander Television ProgramHighlander MovieDream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-Vacation#travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide #hebrides #Isleofskye #Highlander #VirginiaWoolf #Bonnieprincecharlie #Skyeboatsong #Cuillin Hills #CairngormsNationalPark #Quiraing #DunveganCastle #BlackCuillins #FairyPools #EileanDonanCastle Season 1: Episode 11

When you mix culture, art, history, geography, flavors, cuisine, and people in everything you eat and drink, you get Paris! For all you food lovers out there who are going to Paris, you need to savor this episode. Get the culinary experience of a lifetime in Paris.[01:43] Paris-Food Capital of the World[02:52] Understanding the Language of the French Food SceneBistroBrasserieBouillonBoulangeriePatisserie[07:36] The Ultimate-Michelin Star[09:01] When to eat in Paris[10:05] Finding a Nice Restaurant[16:21] Be Respectful of the Culture-Know Some Phrases[19:36]Bouillon ChartierDream. Learn. Plan. Prepare. Go to Guidester/Virtual-VacationSeason 1: Episode 10#Paris #France #Frenchcuisine #cuisine #bistro #brasserie #boulangerie #bouillon #patisserie #chef #cafe #wine #sidewalkcafe #Eiffeltower #Louvre #croissant #Bouillonchartier #culture #French #Language #travel #europe #vacation #traveleurope #travelguide #tourguide