Name: Munich and Bavaria - Audio Europe: Germany, Austria by Rick Steves Audio Europe in germany
Duration: 37 min 51 s
Description: Munich-born tour guide Daniela Wedel chats with Rick about laid-back, traditional Bavaria, where pretzels and beer combine with legendary castles and fairy-tale scenery. They also share ideas for enjoying Oktoberfest and the Passion Play performed every 10 years in Oberammergau. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

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Munich-born tour guide Daniela Wedel chats with Rick about laid-back, traditional Bavaria, where pretzels and beer combine with legendary castles and fairy-tale scenery. They also share ideas for enjoying Oktoberfest and the Passion Play performed every 10 years in Oberammergau. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Munich and Bavaria - Audio Europe: Germany, Austria

Rick provides a brief introduction to his Germany and Austria playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.

Intro from Rick Steves - Audio Europe: Germany, Austria

Published Mar 23, 2014 - Author Ferenc Máté shares the rewards of relying on one another, instead of our gadgets, and filmmaker Dan Austin describes how a low-budget bike journey changed his view of the world — and spurred him to do the same for others. Plus, listeners share teachable moments they encountered while traveling in Germany.
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Germany Faux-Pas;  Ferenc Mate's Real Life;  Becoming a Road Trip Pilgrim - Travel with Rick Steves

In Europe, Santa Claus has some rather interesting relatives.&nbsp; Get acquainted with such characters as Baba No&euml;l, Grandfather Frost, Saint Nicholas, Krampus, and even Samichlaus and Schmutzli.&nbsp;Listen in as friends from Madrid, Rome, London, and Lisbon tell us about their cities&rsquo; Christmas traditions, then hear how the holidays are celebrated in Bulgaria, the Swiss and Austrian Alps, and in the Low Countries.
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European Christmas Preparations - Travel with Rick Steves

Father and son actors Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez relive their experience making a film about walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

The Camino de Santiago

Guide Pål Bjarne Johansen explains how Norway prioritizes its oil-industry revenues to support robust social benefits and infrastructure.

Norway's Prosperity

Guide Curtis Rojak describes how Oslo's harborfront is a popular place to enjoy the city's art, culture, scenery, food, and even saunas.

Oslo Harborfront

Spain tour guides Federico Garcia Barroso and Amanda Buttinger chat about Spain's tapas bars and share some of their favorite bites.

Tapas in Spain

Tour guide Don Chmura extols the stunning scenery and enduring culture of Switzerland's Berner Oberland.

Breathtaking Berner Oberland

Two English tour guides explain what Brits mean by a "rough and ready" pub and how to find some of the UK's best pub grub. Then a father-and-son tour-guiding duo invite us to fall in love with their favorite corner of France. And BBC journalist Eliot Stein shares insights from his travels in search of the world's oldest disappearing traditions, giving us a peek into what it's like to be the last to carry a cultural torch.

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783 British Pubs; Why I Love Brittany; Custodians of Wonder

Look at what's behind Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations around the world by learning about the festive season's origins and customs in Germany's Rhineland. Then hear what's been added to the World Monuments Fund's latest "watch list" of endangered cultural sites around the world. And get recommendations for must-see experiences in Alaska, along with tips for planning adventures across the Last Frontier.

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784 Rhineland Karneval; WMF 2025 Watch List; Top Alaska Experiences

A tour guide from Greece delves into the importance of food, family, and traditions in his homeland. Then a Francophile offers advice on how to take on the vast collection of the world's largest — and arguably greatest — museum. And guidebook researcher Cameron Hewitt shares discoveries from his travels in the Balkans, an affordable and rewarding alternative to the tourist crowds of western Europe.

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786 Greek Passions; In Love with the Louvre; Balkan Discoveries

Hear from tour guides about Spain's robust high-speed rail network and all the places it can take you. Then hit the road vicariously with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof for a taste of life as a foreign correspondent. And take a closer look at the surprising and fascinating ways in which borders have shaped our world.

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788 Spain by Train; Foreign Correspondent; The Lines on Our Maps

<p>Scottish tour guides tell us about the most famous castles in a country that's brimming with the imposing structures. Then a Santiago-based American travel writer embarks on a 1,200-mile odyssey through one of the driest places on earth &mdash; Chile's Atacama Desert &mdash; as he searches for a deeper understanding of his adopted homeland. And listeners call in to share stories and find inspiration for their next travel adventures.</p>
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791 Scottish Castles; Mars on Earth; Checking In

Published Apr 25, 2010 - A local Munich guide describes how laid-back, traditional Bavaria, where pretzels and beer combine with legendary castles and fairy tale scenery, plays host to some important anniversaries this year including Oktoberfest and Passion Play. Plus, listeners describe some of their memorable faux-pas experiences in Germany. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Munich and Bavaria - Audio Europe: Germany, Austria

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