Rick Steves' Europe All 80 Shows DVD Boxed Set 2000-2009 (DVD)

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This 12-DVD boxed set includes all 80 Rick Steves’ Europe TV shows and specials produced from 2000 to 2009: Italy’s Cities; Italy’s Countryside; France; Austria and the Alps; Germany, Benelux and More; England; Ireland and Scotland; Spain and Portugal; Eastern Europe, Israel and Egypt; Greece and Turkey; Scandinavia; Travel Skills and Specials — plus a 13th bonus disc of Rick’s travel lectures. Running time: 40+ hours.

America’s expert on Europe, Rick Steves spends four months each year exploring the continent, and his candid, humorous advice will steer travelers to the very best sights and museums. Rick’s guides allow his readers to beat the lines at the major monuments, find hotels and restaurants that make the most of their vacation budget, and discover cozy villages off the tourist-beaten path. At the end of the day, they’ll know that they used their time well, spent money without regret, and had some unforgettable adventures along the way.

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Product Details DVD Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Second Edition edition (May 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1598802402 ISBN-13: 978-1598802405 Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 2 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,767 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #32 in  Books > Travel > Guidebook Series > Rick Steves

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, August 27, 2009 By  Jay H. Colborn (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Amazon Verified Purchase My only criticism is that there wasn't more. He spent many hours on Italy, for example, but I could have easily watched three times as much. He did an outstanding, professional job, yet I felt he gave a good, personal touch, talking directly to me and not giving me a lecture. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, entertaining, and just the fix I need between visits, June 19, 2009 By  Heather "Here To Help" (Virginia) - See all my reviews    I love Europe. And these DVDs are just the fix I need in between visits. Besides making the wait easier for "Europhiles" this dvd set is also great for first time visitors to acquaint them with the different countries and give them valuable information that will save them time, money, and hassle on their trip. Rick's narrative is outstanding. He is enthusiastic, but not overly "perky" (like some of the travel guides out there). He also gives you just the right amount of history and art history, just enough so you know what you're looking at but not enough to lose your interest if you are not a history buff. Rick also comes across as the type of tourist I aspire to be - respected by the Europeans and enlightened, NOT the stereotypical tourist lugging huge bags, visiting every tourist trap imaginable, and ignoring every etiquette. Rick shows you the important sights, but he shows you the REAL Europe, not the one "manufactured for tourists". The camera work is excellent, and Rick visits many of the places you'd want to go and sights within those destinations. There is no better travel companion. This dvd set also features areas outside of Europe such as Iran, Egypt, Israel, and a day trip to Morocco, if you want something more exotic. There are also two of Rick's lectures, one on travel tips and one on travel as a political act. Both are outstanding. I can't get enough of these dvds. I watch them over and over again, never getting tired of them. Rick is truly a pleasure to "travel" with (through watching his shows) and these dvds are truly inspiring for planning your trip. You'll know what your "must see" destinations are after watching these, and you'll have the will power to save up and visit them! And if it's a place you won't get to, instead of wondering what you're missing you'll at least have a great introduction to the place (maybe next time!). I can't recommend these dvds enough. If I could only keep one dvd or dvd set in my collection it would be this one. If you want a small sample of what his shows are like check out Rick Steves' Europe video podcast on iTunes (make sure it's the video one). They are actually very abbreviated clips from his shows (and free!) 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves "All 80 Shows" DVD Boxed Set 2000-2009, June 22, 2009 By  Barbara J. Roberts "akbj" (Anchorage, Alaska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Amazon Verified Purchase I have loved Rick Steves travel books for years & was first introduced to his tv show via a free dvd of his Iran tour. It was so interesting that when I first saw this set, I knew I was destined to have it. Fortunately it went on sale & I was able to justify buying it. These are the programs that were shown on PBS. Rick Steves style is charismatic, very easygoing, he makes you want to tour with him. After watching some of these shows I want to travel even more than I did, as I have only been to one European country. This set is great for an armchair traveler, or any serious traveler. Just delightful. Get it!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves' 80 Shows Europe Travel Log Rick Steves has done a very commendable job producing these DVD's. The ones I've seen have met my every expectation. The camera work and production quality are excellent. Read more Published 8 days ago by Ronald E. Elliott 4.0 out of 5 stars Most popular dvds in our house I had never seen Rick Steves' shows, only snippets downloaded as podcasts so purchasing the whole set was the only way I could see more of his travel stories and I'm extremely... Read more Published 25 days ago by sammijk 5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Armchair Adventures Rick Steves does an amazing job of transporting you to the various countries in Europe from your arm chair in your own living room. Read more Published 1 month ago by Connie Austin Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; Second Edition edition (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598802402
• ISBN-13: 978-1598802405
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,767 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, August 27, 2009

By	Jay H. Colborn (Tallahassee, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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My only criticism is that there wasn't more. He spent many hours on Italy, for example, but I could have easily watched three times as much.

He did an outstanding, professional job, yet I felt he gave a good, personal touch, talking directly to me and not giving me a lecture.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, entertaining, and just the fix I need between visits, June 19, 2009

By	Heather "Here To Help" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

I love Europe. And these DVDs are just the fix I need in between visits. Besides making the wait easier for "Europhiles" this dvd set is also great for first time visitors to acquaint them with the different countries and give them valuable information that will save them time, money, and hassle on their trip. Rick's narrative is outstanding. He is enthusiastic, but not overly "perky" (like some of the travel guides out there). He also gives you just the right amount of history and art history, just enough so you know what you're looking at but not enough to lose your interest if you are not a history buff. Rick also comes across as the type of tourist I aspire to be - respected by the Europeans and enlightened, NOT the stereotypical tourist lugging huge bags, visiting every tourist trap imaginable, and ignoring every etiquette. Rick shows you the important sights, but he shows you the REAL Europe, not the one "manufactured for tourists". The camera work is excellent, and Rick visits many of the places you'd want to go and sights within those destinations. There is no better travel companion. This dvd set also features areas outside of Europe such as Iran, Egypt, Israel, and a day trip to Morocco, if you want something more exotic. There are also two of Rick's lectures, one on travel tips and one on travel as a political act. Both are outstanding. I can't get enough of these dvds. I watch them over and over again, never getting tired of them. Rick is truly a pleasure to "travel" with (through watching his shows) and these dvds are truly inspiring for planning your trip. You'll know what your "must see" destinations are after watching these, and you'll have the will power to save up and visit them! And if it's a place you won't get to, instead of wondering what you're missing you'll at least have a great introduction to the place (maybe next time!). I can't recommend these dvds enough. If I could only keep one dvd or dvd set in my collection it would be this one. If you want a small sample of what his shows are like check out Rick Steves' Europe video podcast on iTunes (make sure it's the video one). They are actually very abbreviated clips from his shows (and free!)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Steves "All 80 Shows" DVD Boxed Set 2000-2009, June 22, 2009

By	Barbara J. Roberts "akbj" (Anchorage, Alaska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have loved Rick Steves travel books for years & was first introduced to his tv show via a free dvd of his Iran tour. It was so interesting that when I first saw this set, I knew I was destined to have it. Fortunately it went on sale & I was able to justify buying it. These are the programs that were shown on PBS. Rick Steves style is charismatic, very easygoing, he makes you want to tour with him. After watching some of these shows I want to travel even more than I did, as I have only been to one European country. This set is great for an armchair traveler, or any serious traveler. Just delightful. Get it!