Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Avalon Travel Publications
• DVD Release Date: March 5, 2005
• Run Time: 180 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00064ALJU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,900 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Hi, I'm Rick Steves'" ~ Traveling Through Eastern Europe From The Comfort Of Home, April 7, 2008

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Brian E. Erland "Rainbow Sphinx" (Brea, CA - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Steves' Eastern Europe, 2000-2007 (DVD)

Has there ever been another travel guide more amiable, more informative, more eclectic and just plain likeable than Rick Steves? This somewhat nerdish but pleasant looking fellow will immediately win the viewer over with his charm, humor and smoothing, layback manner. However what will keep you watching program after program is his consummate knowledge of the sites and people he visits.

While each journey is only 30 minutes in length Rick has a unique talent of synthesizing the many facets that make up a people and place. He leaves no stone unturned in his analysis; historical background, spiritual heritage, cultural underpinnings and political legacy are all equally touched upon to give the audience a fuller understanding of the rural and urban landscape.

However not not an individual to dwell too much on the past, he provides a delightful tour of the markets, music, restaurants and nightlife. The kind of information would really want to know if you're out for a good time.

The production values are also wonderful offering fanstastic visuals that are worth watching even if there where no commentary. Traveling with Rick Steves' is the next best thing to being there.

This particular DVD contains five episodes, thirty minutes in length. Enjoy two and one half hours traveling through Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic, better get started!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Travel DVD!, July 2, 2006

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D. Probst "Amerikankamama" (Livermore, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rick Steves' Eastern Europe (DVD)

Rick Steve's Eastern Europe episodes are great! It made me feel like I was truly back in the country: he shows the people, the culture, the food, transportation, etc., just as it is. If you plan on taking a trip or are studying any Eastern European country--buy this DVD!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Traditional Travel Guide, May 9, 2007

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J. Eaton (VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Steves' Eastern Europe (DVD)

This is a straight ahead travel guide, describing the kind of trip a typical American tourist might have in one of these countries. This isn't like "Globe Trekker" with a wacky actor and exotic activities, or like a PBS documentary about the countries. The host is very knowledgeable and pleasant.